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inside: Warbirds and Wheels manager Naomi Lindsay and director Robert Duncan with Chitty. Robert is dressed in what is believed to be the original costume worn by Dick Van Dyke, who played Caractacus Potts in the film. Story page 13 Plans for Luggate development PAGE 11 PAGE 20 PAGE 5 PAGE 7 Working bee First tracks on trail ride First comp Festival ends with special guest Wanaka Primary School has been given permission to return to self-governance by the Ministry of Education. PAGE 3 Luggate has “an important role to play” in development in the Upper Clutha, one of the area’s main developers says. PAGE 2 THUR 02.04.15 - WED 08.04.15 WANAKA’S INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER PHOTO: MADDY HARKER NASA says the balloon it launched from Wanaka last Friday is “performing extremely well” and, as of yesterday afternoon, was more than one- fifth of the way around earth. NASA’s balloon programme chief, Debbie Fairbrother, rated the success of the launch as ten out of ten, saying it was very likely NASA staff would return to Wanaka next year to launch another balloon. A successful launch on just the second attempt – the first attempt on Otago Anniversary Day was cancelled when the wind conditions became unsuitable – was a dream scenario, she said. It took 24 attempts to launch a balloon from Sweden in 2012. As of yesterday afternoon, the helium-filled balloon had travelled nearly 4000 nautical miles since leaving New Zealand north of Oamaru on Friday afternoon, and it had been deemed safe to begin flying over South America. That part of the journey was expected to begin at 4am today, New Zealand time. The Wanaka-based mission was a test run for launching super pressure balloons from this latitude, of about 44 degrees south. NASA also had other goals, including keeping the balloon airborne for as long as possible – the record is 54 days, but NASA believes the balloons can fly for 100 days – and at a constant altitude of about 33kms. “The altitude performance of the balloon continues to be exceptional,” Ms Fairbrother said. “We’re very pleased with the balloon behaviour to date.” While the test balloon launched from Wanaka was not carrying equipment, these balloons are used to transport universities’ space research gear to the stratosphere. They can carry the weight of three small cars. Future Wanaka-based missions depended on ongoing funding for the balloon programme from the United States Government, but Ms Fairbrother said she had no reason to think that would not be forthcoming. Wanaka Airport operations manager, Ralph Fegan, who has worked with NASA for four years to confirm Wanaka as a launch base, was thrilled with the success of the mission and was confident it could lead to a long-term association with the organisation. Queenstown Lakes deputy mayor Lyal Cocks said the economic benefit was already apparent – through NASA’s provision of ultra-fast broadband at the airport – and would grow if a regular launch base was established at the airport. NASA said the balloon – likened in size to Dunedin’s 30,000-seat covered stadium at cruise altitude - may be visible, particularly at sunrise and sunset, from the southern hemisphere’s mid-latitude countries, including New Zealand,Argentina,Australiaand South Africa. Its progress can be tracked online via http://www. csbf.nasa.gov/newzealand/ wanaka.htm. See page 2 for balloon photo. 3…2…1...We have liftoff! WPS to hold election JESSICA MADDOCK WANAKA SUN
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inside:Warbirds and Wheels manager Naomi Lindsay and director Robert Duncan with Chitty. Robert is dressed in what is believed to be the original costume worn by Dick Van Dyke, who played Caractacus Potts in the film. Story page 13
Plans for Luggate development
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Working bee
First tracks on trail ride
First comp
Festival ends with special
guest
Wanaka Primary School has been given permission to return to self-governance by the Ministry of Education. PAGE 3
Luggate has “an important role to play” in development in the Upper Clutha, one of the area’s main developers says. PAGE 2
NASA says the balloon it launched from Wanaka last Friday is “performing extremely well” and, as of yesterday afternoon, was more than one-fifth of the way around earth.
NASA’s balloon programme chief, Debbie Fairbrother, rated the success of the launch as ten out of ten, saying it was very likely NASA staff would return to Wanaka next year to launch another balloon.
A successful launch on just the second attempt – the first attempt on Otago Anniversary Day was cancelled when the
wind conditions became unsuitable – was a dream scenario, she said. It took 24 attempts to launch a balloon from Sweden in 2012.
As of yesterday afternoon, the helium-filled balloon had travelled nearly 4000 nautical miles since leaving New Zealand north of Oamaru on Friday afternoon, and it had been deemed safe to begin flying over South America. That part of the journey was expected to begin at 4am today, New Zealand time.
The Wanaka-based mission was a test run for launching super pressure balloons from this latitude, of about 44 degrees
south. NASA also had other goals, including keeping the balloon airborne for as long as possible – the record is 54 days, but NASA believes the balloons can fly for 100 days – and at a constant altitude of about 33kms. “The altitude performance of the balloon continues to be exceptional,” Ms Fairbrother said. “We’re very pleased with the balloon behaviour to date.”
While the test balloon launched from Wanaka was not carrying equipment, these balloons are used to transport universities’ space research gear to the stratosphere. They can carry the weight of three
small cars.Future Wanaka-based
missions depended on ongoing funding for the balloon programme from the United States Government, but Ms Fairbrother said she had no reason to think that would not be forthcoming.
Wanaka Airport operations manager, Ralph Fegan, who has worked with NASA for four years to confirm Wanaka as a launch base, was thrilled with the success of the mission and was confident it could lead to a long-term association with the organisation. Queenstown Lakes deputy mayor Lyal Cocks said the economic benefit was
already apparent – through NASA’s provision of ultra-fast broadband at the airport – and would grow if a regular launch base was established at the airport.
NASA said the balloon – likened in size to Dunedin’s 30,000-seat covered stadium at cruise altitude - may be visible, particularly at sunrise and sunset, from the southern hemisphere’s mid-latitude countries, including New Zealand, Argentina, Australia and South Africa. Its progress can be tracked online via http://www.csbf.nasa.gov/newzealand/wanaka.htm. See page 2 for balloon photo.
3…2…1...We have liftoff!
WPS to hold election
Jessica Maddock
Wanaka sun
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L u g g a t e h a s “ a n important role to play” in development in the Upper Clutha, one of the area’s main developers says.
A l l a n D i p p i e ’ s company Willowridge Developments, which is behind many of Wanaka’s residential subdivisions, is considering buying the partially-completed Luggate Park subdivision.
It is currently owned by Auckland company Dentils Ltd. It was established by Luggate Holdings Ltd and
the Dunedin City Council-owned company, Delta, has also had an interest in the land.
The first three stages of the subdivision have been completed, comprising nearly 100 sections on about 30ha.
Mr Dippie said he supported the original plan for the final two stages, which was for about 160 sections – of at least 800sqm each – on 50ha, including recreational and ecological areas.
H e h a s m a d e a c o n d i t i o n a l o f f e r for the land. Among the conditions is the
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) extending resource consent for the final two stages, which is due to expire later this year.
Mr Dippie said he needed to speak to the QLDC and more Luggate residents before making a decision on whether to buy the land “to see if it’s viable,” but the locals he had spoken to to-date supported expansion of the township.
“We’re still very much in the due diligence stage.
“But it seems like a lovely little community. T h e r e ’ s a f f o r d a b l e
housing. I’ve spoken to a few locals who are keen for it to be developed further and services added, maybe a café and more recreational-type things.
“ T h e p e o p l e I ’ v e spoken to are incredibly passionate about their village.”
Al lan Dippie said development of the Luggate Park subdivision stalled during the recession and the community now needed the backing o f a d e v e l o p m e n t company which had a reputation for “getting things done” to give it confidence.
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Easter events round-up
NASA’s super pressure balloon shortly after lift-off from Wanaka Airport last Friday. The helium-filled balloon expands to the size of Dunedin’s 30,000-seat covered stadium by the time it reaches its cruise height of 33kms.
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Wanaka to host NZ JetsprintsThe New Zealand Jet Sprint Championships 2015 will be held near Wanaka this Saturday. Round five of the national competition takes place at the Oxbow Aqua Track. Glen Head and Darryn Todd will be looking for a place on the podium in the superboats, and will be up against Rob Coley and Pat Dillon. Gates open at 11am.
Open Day for Model A CarsThe National Model A Ford car meet will have an open day at Pembroke Park this Sunday from 10am until 2pm.A fundraiser for Wanaka St John, the public is invited along to look at the Model As for a gold coin donation. A total of 155 cars produced from 1928 to 1931 will be on display. St John will put proceeds from the fundraiser towards its building extension, which involves adding two rooms to the facility.
Arts Society Easter ExhibitionThe Wanaka Arts Society has added a bright new category to its 2015 Easter Exhibition. The works echo the title “ONEFIFTYART “ by measuring 150x150mm and selling for $150. There will also be a display of beautiful quilts, a weaver’s working loom and a working visual artist. The exhibition will be held in the Wanaka Primary School hall. The opening times are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 6pm and Monday from 10am until 3.30pm. There is $5 door entry fee.
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W a n a k a P r i m a r y School has been given permission to return to self-governance by the Ministry of Education.
Aspects of the school have been managed by ministry-appointed commissioner, Terri J o h n s t o n e , w h o s e background includes conflict resolution and cultural change, since last year, after problems,
which have not been detailed, resulted in most of the Board of Trustees resigning.
The new board will comprise five parent-elected trustees, the school principal Wendy Bamford and a staff representative.
On the advice of Ms Johnstone, the ministry will appoint an external advisor on a temporary basis, to help the transition to the new board and guide the new trustees
through a strategic planning process.
The school used to have six parent-elected trustees. The number had been reduced to bring it in line with most other schools.
N o m i n a t i o n s f o r trustees will close on April 16 at midday and a “meet-the-nominees evening” will be held on April 20. If there are more than five nominations, an election will be held on April 30.
Ms Johnstone’s role of
commissioner will end on May 6, with the new board taking over the following day.
To bring the school’s election cycle back in line with the national school elections, three of the new trustees will be in office for a one-year term and the other two for a two-and-a-half year term.
People interested in becoming a trustee are invited to contact Ms Johnstone to discuss the role.
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You’ve got something to sell - but who wants to know about it?
The words and images on your website and on o t h e r o n l i n e sources aren’t just for human visitors.
Wanaka- based writer Tim Brewster has raised the online profile of businesses and organisations in a range of industries, both here and overseas.
“The search engines used by the people who are seeking your goods and services need to be able to find it first.
“Ensuring you have well-crafted content as part of your digital strategy is a vital part of taking control and ownership of your online space.”
Key digital facts in NZ:
• Internet fibre connections trebled in 2014 from the previous year with smartphone use reaching the 3.7 million mark ( Statistics NZ)
• Search is trusted. In a 2015 survey of
33,000 individuals, across a range of businesses and industries in 27 countries. 72%
said they trusted o n l i n e s e a r c h
engines, compared to 64% who trusted
traditional media outlets (Edelman).
• Tourism tech. Online bookings and independent travellers using connected devices while travelling have increased exponentially in the past two years.
• Farmers online. A 2014 Neilsen’s survey shows rural broadband connections have increased by 90% since 2012 and 53% of farmers own a smartphone. 36% also have a tablet device at home.
Contact Tim for an obligation-free discussion about your businesses’ marketing needs.
Next year’s Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow will again feature jet racing, after inaugural races at the last show were a huge crowd-pleaser.Airshow general manager, Ed Taylor, said the races would involve at least one aircraft which has been flown in the world-famous Reno Air Races. “This aircraft has competed several times at Reno under the name ‘Screaming Eagle’ and the Viper engine means it will shake things up for our jet racing next year.”A group of local aviators and businessmen have also bought a L29 Jet with a Viper engine, which will be based in Wanaka and used for public rides.The inaugural jet racing at last year’s airshow saw three visiting pilots representing the United States taking on three of New Zealand’s best, in a series of races over the three days of the show. “The Kiwis took out the first three placings at the end of the weekend and the Americans vowed to return with faster aircraft to even up the score,” Mr Taylor said.
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Senior Chef, a cooking class for older adults, has wrapped up its first eight-week programme.
Facilitator Binsey Pender said the class has been a great success and the second set of sessions is filling fast. Bookings are essential for those wishing to join.
“The amazing response we’ve had represents a real need in the community for this kind of thing,” Binsey said.
The sessions, which last about three hours, are made up of three different parts: first, a discussion about food and cooking, the group then cook a meal and, lastly, they eat together and discuss the meal.
The group – which is capped at ten people – said they were all really enjoying the course and loved sharing recipe ideas, tips and tricks and socialising with new people.
Binsey came up with the idea of running a cooking class for older people in Wanaka when, while caring for an older gentleman, she realised he wasn’t cooking.
“It can be a cycle: not cooking can lead to low energy and the low energy can then reduce the desire to cook.
“The course is designed to help older people with cooking and nutrition. It could be someone newer to cooking, someone who now has time on their hands, or someone who has lost their confidence with cooking and wants to learn some new skills.”
The course covers more than just cooking
– learning about nutrition and budgeting are also important aspects.
“Last week we went to the supermarket and looked at price comparison, budgeting and different cuts (of meat). We discuss nutrition and the unique dietary needs of older people. Everyone shares their ideas and I’ve learnt a lot from it too. And there’s a great social aspect to the course. This group have all gotten along really well.”
The class has had a breakfast session, making smoothies, omelettes and two types of muesli; they’ve made chilli con carne, quiche, salads, roast dinners and more. On the final day, the class made soup and dessert.
The first two courses have been funded by Age Concern Otago and Binsey hopes to gain funding for future courses, given the interest from the community.
Each eight-week series, which is free to attend, costs approximately $3000 to run. This includes the food, venue hire, a cookbook and associated costs.
“People are getting a lot out of it and it would be fantastic to get funding for more classes,” she said.
Monetary contributions would help to fund future courses, but food, a venue or other contributions would also be appreciated.
For more information about the course, or to book a spot, or to contribute, contact Binsey by calling 443 5515 or 027 646 8856, or emailing [email protected]
Pictured (from left): Binsey Perder (facilitator), Donald McLeay, Bill Macdonald, Mike Nelson, Neville Gray, Linette Burgh, Arthur Kemp, Garth White and Graeme Brown.
Successful Senior Chef cooking classes
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YAMI grants confirmedThree grants have been confirmed for the inaugural Youth and Adults in the Music Industry summit, to be held in Wanaka on May 16 and 17.Creative Communities, the Central Lakes Arts Support Scheme and the Otago Community Trust have confirmed grants to support the summit.An online “Boosted” campaign is also underway to help cover the remaining costs and organisers hope to raise $5000 to fund the workshops and showcases. Boosted is a crowdfunding initiative similar to Kickstarter.To donate to the event, visit boosted.org.nz and search for YAMI.
The Outspoken Festival of Words and Storytell ing ended last weekend with a visit from special guest Joy Cowley.
Joy - famous in New Zealand and abroad for her wide range of writing, from children’s books to anthologies and everything in-between – visited Wanaka on Saturday and Sunday to hold a workshop and a presentation.
O n S a t u r d a y J o y g a v e a children’s writing workshop at the Lake Wanaka Centre, the first one she had held in New Zealand in seven years.
Joy said she noticed a distinct d i f f e r e n c e b e t w e e n N e w Zealanders and other nations when it came to writing.
“ W h e n I ’ v e d o n e w r i t i n g workshops in other countries, I’ve noticed that individualism i s n o t a d m i r e d . T h e r e h a s been educational emphasis on conformity , pol i teness , patriotism, and the residue in adults tends to inhibit creativity. Kiwi writers tend to be individual in style which is why it is difficult to talk about a New Zealand style. We have here an education system and a DIY tradition that encourages the potential of the individual.”
Festival organiser Liz Breslin described the workshop, which was attended by over 30 people, as “brilliant. “Joy was really generous with her time. She
looked at the different elements of storytelling like plot and dialogue, which are especially important for young kids.”
Joy described the workshop as lively and said she was pleased at the number of participants, which was over double the amount expected.
“It’s good to see so many people interested in writing for children,” she said.
The event attracted a wide variety of people, from novices to published writers, including a backpacker passing through Wanaka who was working on the first draft of a fantasy book, a woman from Nelson and a daughter and father who had come together.
Joy’s inspiration for children’s books often comes from kids
themselves, “who can be so honest and true to themselves.
“I remember when a g ir l described a very cold morning: “The birds were puffed up like popcorn.” Expressions like that connect immediately to the child within. Of course it makes us want to write for children.”
On Sunday Joy gave a talk at the Holy Family Catholic School about spirituality. Joy looked at spiritual metaphors and encouraged the group to look at how those metaphors played out in their own lives.
Joy said inspiration for her writing can come from all sorts of things and her spirituality and Catholic faith were among these.
Another more unlikely source of inspiration for Joy: wine. “I also get a lot of inspiration from a glass of wine. My capacity for wine is limited, one glass I’m in love with the world, two I’m the source of all wisdom, three I’m sick. So I stay with the one glass and let the world fill me up with its stories. It just happens.”
Joy, who is most well-known for her children’s stories, began the venture to help her son Edward who, like her, was slow to learn reading skills. Her first picture book, The Duck and the Gun, was published in 1969 and since then Joy has published another 40 picture books. She is also active in helping teachers to support those with reading difficulties and, in this capacity, has written around 500 books.
Festival ends with special guest
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This will be a short working week for many with the Easter Holiday period commencing on Friday. With the holiday period, of course the roads will be busy. So it is appropriate that I remind everyone that we will have patrols out and about and on the open roads in particular. Our focus will be on speed and unsafe driving.
Did you know that:
• New Zealand Police attend and/or report on an average of 39,126 crashes each year.
• That is 107 crashes per day, 30 of which result in someone suffering personal injury.
• A person is injured every 35 minutes.
That is why we enforce our road safety laws.
On Friday night, staff attended a crash in Hawea Flat involving a car and motorbike. The rider of the motorbike was more than four times over the legal breath alcohol limit. He is obviously off to court. Thankfully he was not too badly injured.
There were four arrests during the past week – for indecent assault, disorderly behaviour likely to cause violence and two for unlawfully taking a motor vehicle.
Three young people from Hawea have been referred to Youth Aid because they were found unlawfully in a building.
Two Wanaka people were also suspended from driving this week due to an accumulation of demerit points.
Over the previous weekend, two bicycles were stolen from the bike stands at Mount Aspiring College. Please lock your bikes up if you cannot take them home overnight.
Have an enjoyable and safe Easter.
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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
Every month the Wanaka Camera Club will share some tips and ideas about how to capture a perfect moment...
Focusing on the alpine scenery
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The opening of the ski fields is a wonderful opportunity for photographers to take some great action pictures against a background of stunning alpine scenery.
Although taking pictures of skiers and boarders is both exhilarating and fun, a little knowledge of camera technique is needed to prevent images being rather dull and underexposed with burnt-out highlights and to instead produce shots with real impact.
To take successful pictures of winter sports we need to take a look at how the three key elements (aperture, shutter speed and ISO) work together to produce a perfect exposure.
Also, because winter alpine scenes can be very “contrasty,” it is helpful to look additionally at a few other elements (exposure compensation and histogram readings) to get the very best possible result. The choice of shutter speed in winter sports is a critical factor.
Although there is no hard-and-fast rule for shutter speed and it takes time to learn which speed gives us a particular effect, as a guide, a very fast shutter speed is needed to capture sharply not only the skier, but also the powder clouds produced.
When shooting skiers from a few metres away (or when fully zoomed in), a shutter speed above 1/1000 second is needed to prevent the subject from becoming blurred.
We also need to consider where the skier is coming from. For example, if the subject is directly above and coming straight towards us, he or she will actually be moving less fast (as far as the camera is concerned) compared to shooting the subject from the side - even though actual travelling speed will be exactly the same.
The Wanaka Camera Club is dedicated to help improve the skills of anyone interested in photography. We welcome
anyone to join us, irrespective of their photographic ability - if you know nothing about photography, we will teach you.
Come along and see what we can do for you. We had a fabulous turnout at our last meeting on March 9 and were treated to a wonderful presentation by Jesse Summers about photographing the night sky.
Our next meeting will be held on Monday April 13, 7.30pm, in the St John Rooms on Link Way.
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Money management course A 20-week Certificate in Money Management course will soon be offered in Wanaka, through Te Wananga o Aotearoa. The fully funded one-night-a-week course is a great opportunity to learn more about the finances that affect everyone, including optimising debt, good and bad use of credit, personal attitude to risk, analysis of investments available and how to access them, retirement planning, protecting assets, wills, trusts, purchasing a property and valuing a business among other issues. For course details, contact Mylrea Bell on 443 1738 or 027 443 9942
Oanaka Educare working beeNumerous outdoor improvements have been made at the Oanaka Educare preschool thanks to a working bee last Saturday, head teacher and manager Kylie Arnesen says.Oanaka Educare extended their outdoor covered deck, created a herb garden, a larger vegetable garden and planted native species, among other projects.“We had an amazing response from the community and we are delighted with what has been achieved,” said Kylie, who estimated 30 to 35 people helped.The company Jolly Earthworks provided free use of one of its trucks for the day and Hirepool loaned a digger. “The community help means that our budget for play areas can be utilised better and we appreciate all the help,” said Kylie.Pictured (from front): Tasman Jefferies, Oscar Nichol, Eve Pfahlert, Cohen Spear, Lucas Nichol, Arliese Whitehead, Kylie Arnesen and Basil Raynes.
- Maddy Harker
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First tracks on Wanaka Trail Ride Organisers of the Wanaka Trail Ride fundraiser need 100 volunteers to assist with marshalling, first aid, catering, parking, registration, gear checking, course set-up and signage.Nicolle Masters, chair of the Wanaka Primary School Parents’ Forum, said similar charity trail rides around New Zealand raise thousands of dollars for good causes and she hoped the event would become an annual fundraiser for both schools.“Our goal is to attract 300 entrants. We’ve been busy spreading the word amongst local riders and South Island clubs, so we’re optimistic about raising a good total and giving entrants an amazing experience,” she said.Anyone wanting more information should visit www.wanakatrailride.co.nz.
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Motorbike trail riders have a rare opportunity to explore tracts of private high country farmland near Wanaka next month and help raise funds for two local schools.
The inaugural Wanaka Trail Ride will take place on Sunday April 26, during the Anzac Holiday weekend, and is expected to attract enthusiasts from across the South Island.
The specially-designed course includes family, intermediate and expert loops taking in Deep Creek, Long Gully and Lindis Peaks Stations, between T a r r a s a n d W a n a k a . Landowners Denis Nyhon and Barbara Annan are providing special access for the event.
All proceeds wil l be split equally between the Montessori Children’s House Wanaka pre-school a n d W a n a k a P r i m a r y School . Parents f rom both schools formed a partnership last year to
pool resources and ensure all money raised from the ride would directly benefit local school children.
In addition to the main loops there will also be a “pee wee” track for junior riders just starting out in the sport.
With places limited, organisers are urging
anyone interested in taking part to pre-register before Friday April 17 via the event’s website www.wanakatrailride.co.nz. Pre-registration attracts a discounted rate of $45 for adults and $65 per family (of two adults with up to three children aged 16 and younger). On the
day, entries cost $50 and $70 respectively.
Pictured getting ready to ride: Jamie Masters, 8, Campbell Masters, 6, Quinn Blasby, 5, Raven King, 3, and Radek King, 5, are all taking part in the upcoming Wanaka Trail Ride.
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Trail Ride volunteers wanted
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Salmond Architecture is excited about moving to 21 Gordon Road, Wanaka
A t S a l m o n d A r c h i t e c t u r e w e have been designing residential, commercial and community buildings in Wanaka , Queenstown, Otago and Christchurch over the last decade.
It will be business as usual in our new premises and we look forward to welcoming clients, colleagues and suppliers.
After nearly a decade of working from 4 Helwick Street, we will now be occupying the ground
floor of Unit M, with plenty of visitor parking , the opportunity to open our office to the outside, and flexibility for the future.
High Performance Houses is also moving p r e m i s e s a n d w i l l continue to work side
by side with Salmond Architecture at 21 Gordon Road.
Salmond Architecture is excited about moving to 21 Gordon Road, Wanaka
Pictured from left: Doug Robinson, James Gourlay and Anne Salmond.
Community pool discussion The Wanaka Community Board is hosting a discussion session for swimming pool users and others who would like to share their views on the design “needs and wants” for the new Wanaka pools. It will be held on April 7 at 7pm in the Armstrong Room at the Lake Wanaka Centre.
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Kapahaka performance
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Wanaka and Hawea school children delighted an enthusiastic crowd of parents and teachers at the annual Kapahaka – Uruuruwhenua Festival at Molyneux Park in Alexandra last Sunday.
Master of Ceremonies Paul Tamati said this year’s festival was the largest yet.
Fifteen schools from Central Otago were represented, with the furthest afield coming from Mount Cook Aoraki School.
The highlight for Paul this year was seeing a small kapahaka group from a new school, St John’s in Maniototo, perform first.
Goldfields Primary School was also a stand-out performer with an original waiata. “It’s
become a slicker and slicker show,” Paul said.
L o c a l l y , W a n a k a Primary School “is always a hard team to beat,” he said, but Hawea Flat School’s close community produces something interesting each time. “I always wonder what
they’re going to pull out,” Paul said.
REAP-employed Maori language co-ordinator for primary schools, Mary-Anne Tamati, known to the children as Whaea Mary-Anne, has been working with schools this term to prepare for the festival.
After two waiata from each school, there was a group performance of Stan Walker’s contemporary waiata “Aotearoa,” which ended dramatically as the clouds opened. The children finished the show with a final waiata in the rain.
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The original Chitty Chitty Bang Bang vehicle has arrived in Wanaka and is being exhibited at the Warbirds and Wheels Attraction and Diner.
Chitty made a trip down to the Wanaka lakefront on Tuesday afternoon and is now parked at Warbirds and Wheels until the end of the month.
The museum’s manager, Naomi Lindsay, said things have been “crazy” since Chitty arrived.
“It’s already been so popular. The thing that is so unique and great about Chitty is that she appeals to everyone from five to 95, so it’s a real honour to have Chitty here and have so many people interested in seeing her.”
The rarely-seen vehicle has been loaned to Warbirds and Wheels by film director Sir Peter Jackson.
“We had a competition going to win the chance to be the first member of the public to see Chitty. The lady who won was over the moon. When she saw Chitty she was crying - she said she couldn’t express how much it meant to her. The film is really sentimental for a lot of people,” Naomi said.
There were several ‘’Chitty’s” built for the much-loved 1968
film of the same name, but this one, known as GEN11, is the only one that actually works.
The number plate was inspired by the Latin word “genii,” meaning magical creature or being.
The 1968 musical film was loosely based on Ian Fleming’s novel Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car.
Fleming took his inspiration for
Chitty from a series of aero-engine racing cars built in Poland in the 1920s. The cars were nicknamed Chitty Bang Bang because of the sound they made during start-up.
I n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h e exhibition of Chitty, Warbirds and Wheels has announced it will run an artist-in-residence event from April 13 to 19. Queenstown-based Julian Ford is the chosen artist.
He will be in residence for the week to paint Chitty and speak and offer insight to budding artists and the general public.
Julian is well-known for his
paintings of all things motorised and was a car engineer before swapping his spanners for paintbrushes.
The painting will then be signed by Sir Peter Jackson and auctioned, with all proceeds being donated to Upper Clutha Medical Children’s Trust.
GEN11 was owned by Pierre Picton until 2011 when it was
bought by Sir Peter Jackson and shipped to New Zealand.
Chitty will be on display at Warbirds and Wheels seven days a week until April 30, between 9am and 5pm.
As well as the exhibition and the artist-in-residence event, Warbirds and Wheels will be holding a children’s day on April 12 and three night screenings of the film for adults on April 16, 17 and 18 with a museum, movie and meal package for $40.
V i s i t t h e W a r b i r d s a n d Wheels website for more information.
Maddy Harker
Wanaka Sun
When she saw Chitty she was crying - she said she couldn’t express how
much it meant to her. The film is really sentimental for a lot of people.
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Central Otago Soccer kicks off
Thousands raised for tennis
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Wanaka’s junior tennis players served brunch to 130 people on Sunday at an event which raised $32,000 for the club.
Fundraiser co-ordinator Doug Clarke said members of the Wanaka community and the junior players’ parents had donated many items and services for silent and live auctions, in a “wonderful” display of support.
The junior players’ coach for the past ten years, Perry Crockett’s c o n t r i b u t i o n w a s acknowledged at the event, with several junior Wanaka players having represented the southern region at the national championships over the past two years.
As the guest speaker, Crockett entertained with anecdotes from
his professional playing experiences, before teaming up with Michael Geologo, who is ranked third in the New Zealand 12-and-under grade, for an exhibition match with the club’s top players, Ian Jurczyluk and Richard Anderson.
T h e j u n i o r c l u b
championship finals were then played, with Annie Timu pushing Ines Stephanie to a super tie-breaker before Stephanie prevailed, to win the girls’ singles. Rory McLean took out the boys’ singles. The most improved player awards went to Angus Cagney (boys) and Martha
Toghill (girls). Pictured: Fundraising
brunch organiser Tracy Gibson (centre) with the junior tennis players who served the food, from left: Judy Chisholm, Alex Plimmer, Rory Mclean, Ines Stephanie, Noah Holmes and Jake Nicholson.
The Central Otago football league season kicked off in style with both Wanaka men’s teams having to play on Wednesday and Saturday last week.
After narrowly missing out on the league t i t le on the final game of the season last year, Wanaka A was hoping for a positive start at home against local rivals, the Wanaka Braves. The tie was played on Wednesday evening at Pembroke Park.
It was a slightly one-sided affair, with Wanaka A running o u t 9 - 0 v i c t o r s a n d A l l a n Carmichael (3), Paul Hodgson (2), Jiffy Griffiths (2), Ian bell (1) and Scotty Belsham (1) all scoring.
The Braves put up a real fight in the second half and will look forward to welcoming back key
members of their squad who were missing this time round.
On Saturday, Wanaka A made the short trip over the hill to face Lakes United at the Queenstown Events Centre. Lakes finished a respectable third last season and it was a
tough game.Both teams carved out several
chances, but in the end it was to be a tale of two penalties.
In the other game of the day, the Wanaka Braves went down 5-0 to the Wakatipu Football Club.
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Bruce takes silver at Maadi CupMount Aspiring College rower Riley Bruce narrowly missed winning gold at this year’s Maadi Cup.The 16-year-old won gold when he was 14 and again the following year, but this year the title went to Braeden Camp, of St Peters College in Cambridge, by .30 of a second.Riley Homan was the only other athlete representing MAC at this year’s event.
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Northlake juniors charge
Inaugural tweed ride for Wanaka
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Rain did little to dampen the enthusiasm of 140 c h i l d r e n w h o r a n , cycled and slid at last Saturday’s Northlake junior duathlon.
Organised by Sally Currie and her husband, w o r l d m u l t i s p o r t champion and Coast to Coast title-holder Braden Currie, the event raised $2700 for the Wanaka, Hawea Flat and Holy Family Catholic schools.
“We real ly enjoy hosting this event for the kids. It gives us a chance to show kids that sport
is fun and encourages children to just give things like this a go in a fun and safe environment” Sally Currie said.
The Wanaka Firetruck hosted the famous slip-and-slide feature on the last leg of the run, which she said appeared to be
a highlight for many of the children, including her husband Braden.
For results see page 19.
Wanaka’s first-ever tweed ride will take place on April 10.
Tweed rides are about celebrating the golden age of cycling - dapper chaps, elegant ladies and vintage bicycles. They began in London but are gaining popularity around the world, with recent tweed rides held in Wellington and
Invercargill.Organisers, Babu Blatt and Matt
Quirk from Good Rotations bicycle shop, said locals and visitors are invited to join in.
“It’s open to everyone with a bike, a love of dress-up and a sense of fun,” Babu said.
Gather at Good Rotations on Anderson Road at 5.30pm for a 6pm ride which will last about an hour.
Dress in your mid-century woollens, tweeds or anything channelling traditional British cycling attire, pack a thermos of tea and bring your bike – the more vintage the better - plus a lantern or bike light. The ride will finish on the lakefront at around 7pm.
The Inaugural Wanaka Tweed Ride is weather-dependent, so keep an eye on the Facebook page for any changes.
Maddy HaRkeR
Wanaka Sun
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Beau-James defends title
Cardrona New Zealand freeskier Beau-James Wells has successfully defended his junior world halfpipe title and Hawea Flat’s Finn Bilous was placed seventh at the Federation (FIS) Freestyle Skiing Junior World Championships
in Italy last week.The results round off
a good showing from local skiers at the top international level for their age group, with W e l l s a l s o w i n n i n g a s i l v e r m e d a l i n slopestyle and Bilous placing ninth in the event.
Strong performances a t t h e e v e n t , a s
w e l l a s a t t h e F I S S n o w b o a r d J u n i o r World Championships earlier this month, mean New Zealand has now secured the maximum number of quota spots – one for each discipline freeski and snowboard, slopestyle and halfpipe – for next year’s Youth Olympic Winter Games.
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sport results
WANAKA BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS. Cardrona Stakes 3. North/South:- Allan Kelly, Deirdre Lynch 67.26%1. Mark Harry, Heather Wellman 57.59%2. Errol Kelly, John Lyness 56.55%3. East/West:- Max Shepherd, Terry Wilson 61.18%1. Dorothy & Ian Mc-Donald 59.42%2. Mary Gibson-Collings, Jo Wallis 59.32%3. Friday Bridge 27 March. North/South:- Jan Cunningham, Jo-sey McKenzie 66.10%1. David Brewer, Lynne Fegan 60.80%2. Lyla & Bryan Hensley 57.20%3. East/West:- Gabby Marshall, Claire Romeril 72.16%1. John Mercer, Pam Miller 64.02%2. Joy Baxter, Daphne Stewart 62.88%3. Matukituki Pairs 1. North/South:- Kate Gibbons, Ian McDonald 58.33% 1. Karo-lyn Macandrew, Shona Watt 55.90%2. Ruth Coghill, Noeline Goldsbrough 55.56%3. East/West:- Denise & Alan Bunn 62.70%1. Gerarda Herlihy, Tommie Munns 59.92%2. Den-ise Bruns, Peter Hart 53.97%3.
LAKE HAWEA GOLF CLUB 29th March 2015 Stableford (hidden Holes) Odd numbers 1-17: 1st Rick Johnston 26, 2nd Dick Sullivan 22, 3rd = Rin Niovara, Scott Read 19. Closest to the pin No 1 Murray Nyhon No 5 Bryan Burgess Twos: No 5 Kahu Vincent. Birdies, Net Ea-gles: No17 Rick Johnston, Scott Read, Gerry Browne. Pennants Presidents Grade: Lake Hawea bt Arrowtown 5 ½ to ½
SISS ADVENTURE RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS: Boys: Wanaka Joinery and Glass, Mt
Aspiring College (Jayden Fish-er, Graig Murray, Paul Wright, Teegan Vink); The Squadron Cashmere High School ( Nick Smith, Ed Cory- Wright, Matt McNeil, Scott Smith; Roxburgh High Pharmacy Roxburgh Area School, (Tiaan McKinnel, Jonty McKinnel. Jack Lennan, Jesse Moore.Mixed Teams: Crom 1 Crom-well College Tegan Buchanan, Carter McAuliffe, Lain McMil-lan, Bob Wardill; Seagar and Partners Mt Aspiring College, Rosie Spearing, Emily Rose- James, Ellis Meyer- Budge, Liam McFall; MGS1 Middleton Grange High School Joshua Janssen, Reuben Scott, Holly Broom, Elise Stevens.Girls: Cashmere High School Team No Name, Annaliese Elliot, Penny Mouat, Sophie Harrison, Katie Cory – Wright; Nuns in Sneakers Garin Col-lege Amy Loulton, Ollie Will-bourne, Julia Froeling, Merian-na Haldane. Crom2 Cromwell College Emma Paton, Emma Smith, Georgia Franklin, Hay-ley McAullife.
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Great showSorry I am a week late congratulating the organisers of the Wanaka A & P show, where has this week gone? What a great show it was, bigger and better, a feeling of being much more spread out. Well, done guys and gals. What was interesting was that there seemed a lot more furniture stands, a sign of the times? What was slightly disappointing is still not a lot of sustainability stands. Which brings me conveniently to the exciting expectant announcement by the council as to what style / product they have decided to use on the roof of the new sports building to supply all of the electricity for such a high-consumption facility. How exciting and envious am I, of their opportunity to decide the position and angle of such a large semi-flat roof space, with so many products and options available, they can dictate the building to suit the product, for now and the future. Products that are now more efficient and lower in costs, against consumption than ever before. With easy accessible formulas for payback times and reverse buybacks. Be it that history shows that it is only a matter of time before the NZ government has to bow to environmental pressure and follow European legislation that demands a positive incentivised surplus buyback from the utility companies. I just can’t wait.
Mark Hadida
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What an interesting few weeks we’ve had in Wanaka. NASA launched a balloon and then a few days later apparently Sir Peter Jackson was seen flying over the lake in the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car. A media source reported that it appeared NASA had something to do with the unauthorised flight, and used special technology to get it airborne.Perhaps Sir Peter was looking at the site for the new Ruby Island water-park facility. It was reported on local radio on April 1 that the island had been sold to a private overseas investor. The multi-level water-park facility was going to have a 30-metre high waterslide with fireworks every night.Could’ve fooled us. Now Easter is upon us with another busy weekend of events coming up and, with the end of daylight saving, the last official sign of summer. Enjoy it while it lasts.
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FLASHING STROBE LIGHTS ON PIVOT IRRIGATORS ANNOYING YOU - THEY DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE DISTRICT LIGHTING PLAN - RING THE COUNCIL AND INSIST THEY ARE TURNED OFF UNTIL THEY HAVE RESOURCE CONSENTS.
NOT GOOD 4 OUR LOVELY TOWN 2 ARRIVE AND SEE CARS 4 SALE ON MAIN ROAD 22 COUNTED RECENTLY WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS?
HOODIE TURNED INTO BLACK PEAK NO NEED FOR TEXT CHEERS JOHN
WHY IS PETROL ALWAYS ABOUT 10 CENTS A LITRE MORE IN WANAKA THAN QUEENSTOWN ARE WE BEING RIPPED OFF?
TALK ABOUT 1ST WORLD PROBLEMS! HOW LUCKY WE ARE THAT OUR HOUSES HAVEN’T BEEN BLOWN OUT FROM UNDER US OR WE DON’T LIVE IN CONSTANT FEAR OF TERROR. ALL WE HAVE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT IS CARS FOR SALE AND ETIQUETTE ON OUR BEAUTIFUL TRACKS. PATHETIC.
I THOUGHT “THE ARROWS” WAS THE BEST CARTOON OF THE YEAR, TAKING THE MICKEY OUT OF OURSELVES! A CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF KIWI HUMOUR. YOU ARE RIGHT KINGSLEY...TOO SUBTLE...
PETESKI AND SIMON CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR LONG SWIM.. JASPER
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for saleKIRBY VACUUM and carpet cleaner.excellent condition.all parts.offers.0223119113
FOR SALE Trek Fuel 90 Mtn bike,full suspension,size L,good condition.$300 021 686 441.
ENTERPRISING MAC student offering $20 banana boxes FULL of fine macrocarpa handsplit kindling. Ring or text Nicholas. 022 097 4596
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 021 680 110
noticesA MESSAGE from New Zealand Fire Service: Dirty chimneys can cause chimney fires.
ANNUAL GENERAL Meeting of the Upper Clutha Hockey Club 7.30pm, 22 April at Lone Star.
ANNUAL GENERAL Meeting of the Friends of Holy Family Catholic School, 5pm, 30 April at school.
WANAKA SALVATION Army Family Store Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9.30am-4pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
WHO’S BEEN to Archangel or Bannock Brae? There are lots of fabulous lo-cal wine stories that we want to share with you! www.wanakawinetours.com WINETRAIL (946387)
DONATIONS KINDLY received. Please drop into the store or for larger items phone the Salvation Army Family Store on 03 443 5068
A MESSAGE from New Zealand Fire Service: Chimney fires can cause house fires.
BUSINESS NETWORKING International. The Wanaka chapter of BNI meets weekly at 7am Tuesday morning. Great networking opportunity to grow your business. Contact Rudy for information 027 703 4037
TOUR SPAIN with Julie Le Clerc May /June Small Group Fantastic Itinerary More information Email [email protected] or local call 443 9425
WANAKA PRIMARY School ‘Op Shop’ open Tues & Thurs - 12 midday to 4pm. Use Koru Way entrance, off Totara Terrace, alongside the steps.
servicesA MESSAGE from New Zealand Fire Service: Get your chimneys’ cleaned before winter.
EASTER/AUTUMN ART SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION available, Albert Town. Queenbed room. Suit nonsmoking, quietliving, respectful couple/single. Ph Maryann 03 4436463, 021 1101160
WANAKA FURNITURE DESIGN for all your bespoke furniture needs. From kitchens, bedrooms vanities to repair work. Free quotations www.wanakafur-nituredesign.co.nz 021 067 9615
TIMBAFORM TREE Protectors and Fence Panels. See our listings on Trade Me.
HAVE YOUR next PRIVATE function at Eden Bar, Great Deals, always a re-laxed place to be. Ph027 2802809 for enquiries.
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.
WHY NOT Try Somthing Differnt? Eden Bar, 54 Reece Cresent, open from 12 noon, pool, $5 handles, Have some fun!
servicesNEED A portable chiller trailer for your function or wedding? Come and speak to us at Wanaka Liquor Centre. 1 Ardmore Street. Ph 03 443 1466
FRIDAY, SATURDAY cruise out at Eden Bar, Live Music, Free Bar-snacks, $5 handles $6 house wine, see you there.
BRA PROFESSIONALLY fitted 200 sizes so you will get a perfect fit - Beautiful design NO underwire private appointment ph 443 9425
PROSTHESIS (BREAST form) local fitter Registered with Ministry of Health and will take care of your claim Appointment phone 443 9425
EDEN BAR, Jam Nite every Thursday. Play the in house instruments or your own. $5 tap beer from 7pm.
INLAND REVENUE are at Community Networks Wednesday 22 April 9am - 12.00pm. For help with personal or business tax,child support,student loans or family tax credits. Please call 4437799 to make an appointment.
COMMUNITY LAW for legal advice are at Community Networks Wednesday 8 April12- 2.30pm Call 4437799 to make an appointment.
MANAGING DIFFICULT SITUATIONS. Not for profit training 28 May 1.30-4.30. Visit www.communitynetworks.co.nz or call 443 7799
SUCCESSFUL FUNDING APPLICATIONS. Not for profit training 12 May 6-9pm. Visit www.communitynetworks.co.nz or call 443 7799
COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE. Not for profit train-ing 4 May 9.30-12.30. Visit www.communitynetworks.co.nz or call 443 7799
WHEELS TO DUNSTAN:Free daily transport to Dunstan Hospital & Alexandra specialist appointments. Also connects to Dunedin Hospital transport. For book-ings call 4437799
JP SERVICES at Community Networks Tuesdays 1-2pm and Fridays 10.30-11.30. Appointments essential. Call 4437799
FREE BUDGET ADVICE available at Community Networks by appointment. Call 4437799 or email [email protected]
THREE CHAIRS Hair Salon Autumn special with Stephanie. 1/2 head of foils, cut and blow wave $100. Ph 443 5898
servicesSMARTMOTION RECENTLY added to our electric bicycle range. Good Rotations, your local e-bike specialist. 34 Anderson Road, Wanaka, www.goodrotations.co, 03.4434349.
WANT YOUR colours done? Always look your best? Book an appointment with experienced Colour Consultant 4439425FUN FUN fun! Come try the original Surly Fatbike. Rent/demo/sales. Good Rotations, 34 Anderson rd, Wanaka, www.goodrotations.co, 034434349.
WANT TO give your bicycle wings? LEKKIE Summit electric motor kits are the perfect solution! Good Rotations, www.goodrotations.co, 034434349.
REDUCE YOUR restricted licence time with the Street Talk defensive driving course. Call Nicky at Aspiring Drivers to book 0210607310
DRIVING LESSONS available. Call Nicky at Aspiring Drivers to book your lesson for professional driving instruction. 0210607310
TIME TO Discover some of our local wineries in style. 0800 WINETRAIL wanakawinetours.com
5% EASTER SALE OAK FLOORING from $66.50/m2. 15mm thick, 4mm solid oak. www.summitflooring.co.nz or email [email protected].
WANAKLEAN DOG - Grooming, clipping and bathing. Right here in Wanaka! Call Emily on 0275110282 to make an appointment.
DOG GONE It!!! Autumn is here. Don’t wait until the cold is biting. Call Wanaklean Dog today! 0275110282.
HAVING TROUBLE with your visa?Need immigration advice? Contact your local adviser for a confidential chat [email protected] 021 0244 1380
DOG WALKING and pet sitting in Wanaka and surrounding areas. Call for more info and prices 0221629851
HIRE ME FOR WOOD STACKING! $5 per cubic metre. 13 and keen! Text or ring Nicholas at 022 097 4596.
YAMI - Youth and Adults in the Music Industry - learn from the pros how to build a career in the music industry - www.yami.nz
SPEAK WITH Confidence Workshop, public speaking coaching. May 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Constructive, supportive, fun! Contact Lee Ball: 027 333 4909 [email protected] ww.leeballcommunications.nz
FLAT HEAD CAFE for cold local beer and wine, great coffee and friendly staff. SH6 open 7 days.
WILSON’S PEST Control & Window cleaning. Spider & Fly treatments. Do it once, do it well. Licensed & Accredited. Call anytime 03 443 6652 or www.wilsonservices.co.nz
WANAKA DISTRICTS Club, for affordable family dining and great bar prices. Join for just $20 per year.
CARAVAN OR TRAILER CUSTOM DESIGN, FABRICATION, REPAIR, RESTORATION. Put Steve Rumore’s skill, experience, & passion to work for you! 027 222 6600
DIGGERS MAKE short work of your OUTDOOR PROJECTS! Call TERRA SERVICES for good, fast, efficient performance. Rave reviews! Steve Rumore 027 222 6600
WANAKA PHARMACY is your local pharmacy. We’re the big pharmacy at the top of Helwick Street - open until 7pm every single day. Ph 443 8000
A MESSAGE from New Zealand Fire Service: Have your chimneys cleaned at least once a year.
wantedURGENT! NEED a place to live please? Local female with gorgeous dog.we are mature, tidy, caring. References available ph 0276602271
20 YEAR old Male doing Rookie Academy looking for Accommodation from July till September. Please phone Jack on 0278401072.
CASUAL WORK WANTED by 23-year-old graduate, until August. Lots of ex-perience: cleaning, babysitting, office work, hospo, general household help. Please text or call Maddy Harker on 0278740573.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on walking bus or crossing point one morning a week term 2. We need help! Kirsty 0272005111 [email protected]
MASSAGE IN Wanaka is looking for a senior massage therapist for The win-ter season . Send CV to [email protected] or Ph 03 443 8448.
EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER required. Age 20+ years, vehicle and current first aid certified. Apply to [email protected]
CLEAN SUPERMARKET BAGS required, please drop these into the Wanaka Salvation Army Family Store
RETIRED US couple looking to rent apt/house for 5 months (Nov25-Apr15). [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED. The Salvation Army Family Store, Wanaka re-quires your help. Please enquire at our store or phone 03 443 5068
what’s onEASTER HUNT start hunting the town this weekend to find your amazing treats from Opulence Hair. HAPPY EASTER
WANAKA TWEED Ride: Friday April 10th, 6-7pm. Sport your finest tweed and ride your classic bicycle!
BEYONDORGANICNZTOUR.COM COMING to Wanaka 5/6 April. Growing orchards with nature. Ben Elms 0210786747
PERMACULTURE ORCHARD film and discussion evening. 7pm Sat. St. John’s rooms. $20 on the door.
ALL THE markets this Sunday! The craft market is being joined by the farm-ers market, Pembroke park, from 10 am
SUNDAY CRAFT market is on at Pembroke Park this week! From 10am, for handmade N.Z arts and crafts direct from the artists to you!
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA! Egg hunt, giant bubbles, face painting & more. Sunday 5th April 10am-12pm. Tickets @ Bistro Gentil.NZ JETSPRINT Champs Easter Saturday 4th April Gates open from 11am. Oxbow Adventures Aqua Track 995 Wanaka Luggate Highway. Details Facebook Wanaka Jetsprints
Strong performances b y M o u n t A s p i r i n g College teams at last weekend’s South Island Secondary Schools’ 12-hour adventure race championships point to a good future for the school in the sport. MAC fielded eight teams, five of which finished in the top eight. “I’m still on a high after the weekend,” MAC sports coordinator Jacky Toepfer said. One of the MAC teams which
was placed fourth in the male event had t w o 1 4 - y e a r - o l d s , Sam Coupland and Ty Sargisson, competing
against senior boys. Toepfer said she was i m p r e s s e d w i t h t h e course, which was a real ly well thought-
out combinat ion of disciplines, with teams orienteering, cycling, abseiling, kayaking and trekking in the hil ls and waterways around Cromwell. A total of 36 teams, from Nelson to Invercargill, took part, with the MAC Wanaka Joinery and Glass team the fastest overall in a time of 7:14.
P i c t u r e d : M A C ’ s adventurous achievers… C r a i g M u r r a y , 1 6 , Jayden Fisher, 16, Paul Wright, 17, Teegan Vink, 17.
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Trampolinists first compSkyla Coll, Elizabeth Pell and Alice Howard (pictured) recently attended their first trampolining competition in Christchurch, joining young athletes from Canterbury Trampolining clubs.Despite limited experience on the competition equipment at the venue, the three girls came away with good results.Alice, 11, competing at level 4, was placed a creditable sixth against considerably more experienced and older girls. Skyla and Elizabeth, age 5 and 6, competed at level 2 alongside nine and ten-year-olds. Skyla was placed fifth overall and Elizabeth fourth.In the Double Mini Trampoline competition, Alice Howard was placed fifth at level 4, Skyla Coll fifth at level 2 and Elizabeth Pell third at level 2. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
