Wanaka Sun | 24 - 30 Dec 2015 | Edition 745

MADDY HARKERWanaka Sun

he eighth annual Wanaka Sun Christmas Food Bank Drive held on Sunday had

the most volunteers ever and highest ever level of involvement from children.

One of the young kids who made a difference was Daisy Hutter, who had her fourth birthday party the same day as the Drive. Instead of receiving gifts from friends, Daisy asked her friends to bring food to be donated.

“We explained the whole idea to her of where the food would go, and she really got on board with it,” Dad Jamie Hutter said.

“She and her friends were really excited when the trucks came around for collection,” he said.

Daisy and 11 friends filled two big baskets with food.

“Since it’s so close to Christmas we thought we would get in the spirit of giving, and we got a lot of great feedback from parents about it,” Jamie said.

Collectors on Sunday picked up enough food to make up 60 ham-

pers for families and individuals in need in the Upper Clutha area, with the surplus supplementing the community food bank.

“There was a real festive feel around town with so many people standing outside their homes with their families waiting for the col-lectors to arrive,” organiser Nikki Heath said.

The Food Bank Drive began in 2008 when Wanaka Sun owners Aaron and Nikki Heath discovered the food bank at the Community Networks office was almost empty in the lead up to Christmas. The

Drive continues to be a success each year.

“It was wonderful to see so many children enjoying being involved this year. I would say a quarter of the volunteers would have been school aged – up from only a couple of youngsters a few years ago.”

Nikki said volunteers finished sorting the food hours earlier than in previous years, something she puts down to the higher number of volunteers. “At one point we would have had more than

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#LOVEWANAKASUMMER photo competition Lake Wanaka Tourism’s new competition, starting on December 26, will look for the best Wanaka summer holiday photo. Weekly winners will receive a tub of PURE New Zealand Ice Cream, and an overall winner, decided by a public online vote online, will take home a year’s supply of ice cream.

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STAFF REPORTERWanaka Sun

New Zealand’s favourite home cook and Wanaka resident Annabel Langbein is making waves in the USA with a nomination in the prestigious Taste Awards.

Annabel is up for a Viewer’s Choice Award in “Best Home Chef in a Series” for Annabel Lang-bein The Free Range Cook: Simple Pleasures.

The show is now broadcast in the USA, show-ing American homes Annabel’s Kiwi cooking, with her trademark focus on local, fresh and seasonal produce cooked simply and with love.

The esteemed broadcast awards show is the premier awards for the lifestyle entertainment industry, for programs on television, in film, online, on radio and at live interactive events.

The awards ceremony will be held with a red carpet event in San Francisco in on February 11, 2016.

To vote for Annabel visit www.thetasteawards.com and search Viewer’s Choice Voting Category. Voting closes on Boxing Day.

Pictured: Annabel in her garden overlooking Lake Wanaka

International award nomination


A reminder - anyone on the lake this summer on a craft (including those 6 metres long or less) without a lifejacket can expect a $300 fine.

This includes those on paddle-boards, kayaks, blow-up dinghys, jetskis, and anyone waterskiing.

Although the fines seems harsh, QLDC Harbourmaster Marty Black credits them with our good safety record in the district over the last couple of years. (Other council’s nearby do not issue infringement notices like QLDC does).

“It’s quite a significant fine so it makes people think a little bit about their responsibilities and I think that’s made a real difference for us here. There have been some minor hiccups, but no majors.”

Marty warns that lifejackets must be worn over the head and done up tightly for them to comply with the council’s bylaw.

But the last couple of years have been mostly smooth sailing when it comes to water safety, Marty said.

“It’s the basic, simple stuff that needs to be adhered to to keep eve-ryone safe,” he said. “Look after your mates, watch what you drink, have your boat checked out if you haven’t been out recently - it’s those same old hardy things that are important.”

Weather has meant the waters have been “pretty quiet this summer, but with visitors in town and potential weather changes “it could all change in the next few days and weeks.”

Check out the Navigation Safety Bylaw on the QLDC website for more information about water safety this summer.

Harbourmaster hopes for continued water safety record this summer

GLENDA TURNBULLWanaka Sun

As Wanaka fills up with holidaymakers to enjoy the festive season and with lots of events scheduled in the area, Wanaka Police are urging drivers to take care on the roads.

Last week there were three vehicle collisions and five drink driving incidents in Wanaka. Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell was disap-pointed with the amount of drink driving incidents last week.

“We had issued warnings that we were going to carry out roadside checks and vehicle stops. This cements what we are saying. Expect to be stopped. Expect to be breath tested. With the new limits you can’t drink too much. Be responsible.”

Roads across the South Island and particularly in the Queenstown Lakes region are expected to be busy as people begin to head away.There were a few key things Senior Sergeant Grindell said the public could do to reduce the risk on the roads this holiday season.

“Watch your speed. We have a 4km per hour reduced speed threshold.

Be patient. I suggest that instead of following

tight timeframes allow extra time for travel.If you are travelling slower, be considerate and

pull over to let others pass.”NZ Transport Agency Road safety director Ernst

Zollner said many of the roads around our holiday destinations are narrow and winding. That makes the consequences of making a mistake potentially more dangerous, and it is another reason to be

patient and slow down. “These types of roads

are not designed for high speeds, so adjusting your driving can prevent a small mistake from turning into a tragedy,” Ernst said.

As both locals and tour-ists travel around to meet up with family and friends, police are reminding the public to drive to the condi-

tions so that everybody gets to their destinations safely.

“If anyone witnesses driving which is dangerous or excessively careless, we want to hear about it. Occasionally someone makes a mistake, but if there is a real concern, we encourage people to ring us at the time. It is a lot harder to follow up if we get a complaint the day after,” Snr Sergeant Grindell said.

To report a dangerous driving incident dial *555 or 111.

Keeping safe on roads this summerGLENDA TURNBULLWanaka Sun

With submissions now closed for the Wanaka Watersports Facility, Queenstown Lakes District Council has received 1039 submissions, 739 opposing the construction of the facility and 297 in support.

The Wanaka Watersports Facility Trust is seeking resource consent to erect a 420sq m building on the lake shore near Stoney Creek to provide storage for boats, a gym with 12 rowing machines, toilets and changing rooms.

Many objectors were in favour of a Watersports Facility, but not in the location being suggested, with some suggesting the building should be erected closer to the Waterfall Creek area of the lake.

Chairman of Wanaka Hawea Reserves Trust Alan Cutler opposes the facility on the proposed site stating that a number of alternative sites exist that would not negatively impact on the natural and scenic values of Roys Bay Recreation Reserve foreshore on Lake Wanaka.

Quentin Smith was in support of the application as a valuable com-munity based project that seeks to enable healthy active lifestyles and safe watersports for the whole community including people with disabilities.

Trust patron Sir Tim Wallis supports the facility seeing it as very important for the growth of Wanaka. He feels the site is the safest on the lake because it is shallow, sheltered and free of motorised boat traffic.

National Manager Halberg Disability Sport Foundation is in support of the facility because of the design’s accessibility.

Other submissions in support of the facility pointed out the area is already used for non-motorised sports, was sheltered and shallow, there was a need for toilets and changing rooms for multisport use and that it was the best compro-mise for building design and site.

The hearing is set for February 26, 2016 and expected to run for a week. A total of 351 wish to speak at the resource consent hearing.

Two-thirds oppose building

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A proposal for a smokefree Wanaka Sports Facility was presented to the Wanaka Commu-nity Board (WCB) last week by WellSouth.

WellSouth Primary Health worker Sarah Berger advocated that the WCB support the designation of the facility as smoke free.

“Next generations won’t be smoking, so one of the ways we can advocate that is to have smoke free centres.”

“Places like Cardrona Alpine Resort and Remarkables Shopping Centre are already smoke free and this would be a good next step to advocate for more smoke free areas in Queenstown and Wanaka,” Sarah said.

Sarah went on to say that if the facility was made smoke free from the beginning it would be easier for people to accept.

“If you think back 30 years ago having a smoke free facility would be unheard of. Now it is completely normal to have smoke free

environments,” Sarah said.Wanaka Community Board chairwoman

Rachel Brown recommended the entire area be designated smoke free, but said the issue of alcohol needed to be addressed at some point.

Deputy Mayor Lyal Cocks commented that the facility would be used for purposes other than sports on some occasions.

He noted that the first non-sporting event after the facility opens next year will be a national Rotary conference. “Are you saying we have no wine with dinner?” he said.

Board member Ella Lawton also noted this would need to be considered as having a ban on alcohol would affect the facility’s profit-ability.

Rachel said she was “just putting it out there” and it had not been on the board’s agenda for discussion.

The smoke free discussion brought no dissent and board member Brian Lloyd moved the board recommend to the QLDC the facility be smoke free.

Sports facility smoke free and alcohol free?


A group of Luggate residents have named an honorary mayor for Luggate at a surprise ceremony held during the Luggate Christmas party.Geoff Taylor, a long-time Luggate resident, was chosen for his commit-ment to the community.

“A collection of people thought he was the best person for it,” Penny Spicer, co-owner of the Luggate Rab-bitt (a small, community newsletter), said. “He served as president of the community association for ten years and he’s done a lot of voluntary community work in Luggate.”

During the annual Luggate Christmas party, Geoff was presented with the title (pictured).

“It was a total surprise for him. He

had no idea,” Penny said.The residents had two days to

prepare for the ceremony, which included hiring a costume and making a fun “chains of office” from chocolate coins.

Penny said there was overwhelm-ing support from the community for their choice.

“We got a lot of nice comments from people and support on the Luggate Rabbitt Facebook page.”

Geoff’s wife was presented with a bouquet of garden roses in honour of her position as “Lady Mayoress”.

The idea came from a small town in the United States where locals voted for their choice of honorary mayor, Penny said.

“A little kid had won it two years in a row and we thought the whole thing was a sweet idea,” Penny said.

Honorary mayor for LuggateFood bank drive “makes a difference”100 people sorting donations in the MAC gym,” she said.

Paul Tamati, who collected in the new Com-munity Patrol vehicle, said there was a strong community feel at the Drive.

“It was absolutely lovely - we got to know some families and some people we didn’t know before and there were kids running around donating stuff.”

Community Networks manager Kate Murray wanted to give “a big thank you” to everyone who contributed.

“The families and individuals that receive the

hampers are really appreciative so we are very grateful for all the help.”

Generous financial support from Rotary and Crowe Haworth, as well as walk-in donations, allow Community Networks to supplement Food Drive donations with ingredients for a Christmas dinner.

Recipients get a hamper with everyday necessi-ties, Christmassy food like mince pies and choco-late and also ingredients to make a traditional Christmas roast, Kate said.

“People are often really overwhelmed with the generosity and it really makes a difference.”

Wanaka PoliceWanaka, Lake Hawea and Luggate volunteer fire brigadesSt John and St John CadetsWanaka Scouts and CubsWanaka Community PatrolCommunity Networks and the Alpine Development TrustMore FM Central Lakes Radio WanakaHeartland RicohThe community for their generous donationsVolunteer drivers, sorters and collectorsMount Aspiring College for the use of its gym63B Catering for its trestle tables

The Wanaka Sun would like to give special thanks to the following for their help with this years Food Bank:



Contact Roz Collins - Local Area Manager 020 4007 4311

The GJ Gardner Team would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas

IAN HYSLOPPresbetarian Minister

As a newcomer in this area I have come with my wife from Geraldine where I served as minister of St Andrew’s Church for more than 19 years. Our family are all away from home and we count it a real privilege to serve in this vibrant com-munity in such a lovely place.

When our kids were younger we often used to holiday in Central Otago. It was for them a long haul through from South Canterbury, frequently on hot summer days. From the back seat we would often be asked “are we there yet?”. The same question could be asked by many of us on this Christmas Eve after the busyness of getting jobs done and work finished in time for Christmas, or preparing food and our homes for family and friends who will be visiting over the summer. And, of course, kids are eagerly waiting for Christmas with the promise of gifts. At Christmas we celebrate the gift of Jesus Christ – His birth and all that promises for all of us. As the Apostle Paul put it, reflecting on the gift of Jesus Christ: “Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift.” At our church over the past four Sundays through Advent we have lit four candles representing the gifts Jesus Christ offers and gives us: love, joy, peace and hope.

One of the great things about Wanaka is the churches work well together. On behalf of the churches here in the Upper Clutha may you

and your family have a blessed Christmas and amidst the busyness of these days may we remember Jesus, the reason for the season.

Are we there yet? Yes we are – and we celebrate – in the words of

the angels to the shepherds that first Christmas “Do not be afraid I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. The Saviour – the Messiah, the Lord has been born…” [Luke 2:10-11]

Pictured: Ian with his wife Jacinta.

DR NORMAN DAVISPhD

The season for “Duck Itch” (cercarial dermatitis) in Wanaka and the surrounding waters should be ramping up. It is a world-wide problem.

The warmer the summer, the better the chance that swim-mers and boaties will suffer the consequences of exposure to the parasite, a member of the Trichobilharzia spp. which has been shown to cycle between snails and the New Zealand scaup. Other waterfowl are implicated a well. There is no practical way to control the parasites in the water or in the snails or waterfowl.

Humans are infected when the parasite is shed from a snail and swims to the surface of the water to find its natural host.

Exposure trials were conducted at Bremner Bay over a two season period to determine if there might be an off-the-shelf lotion that might be applied to repel the parasites.

The trials were successful in determining that high SPF50 sun-screens with particular ingredients would repel the parasites and keep

them from penetrating human skin.

The ingredients to look for when purchasing sunscreen are: DEET, or Phenoxyethanol.

DEET is an insect repellent, however it is of concern if used on children.

Phenoxyethanol is used as a stabiliser in many skin lotions. It was proven to be as successful as DEET in repelling "Duck Itch" parasites. This was a surprise to this researcher. However, further research into Phenoxyethanol found it has been used as an insect repellent in the past. In fact, before the advent of electrical fishing by Fish and Game, Phenoxyethanol was used to stun fish.

A good SPF50+ sunscreen that will last on your skin in water for at least two hours and has Phenoxyethanol as an ingredient (read the small print or ask your pharmacist) should be applied to all skin that will be exposed while swimming in the lake. Be sure to renew the application after two hours and after swimming dry skin well a towel. Boaties should apply it to their hands, wrists and ankles.

Cheers and have a happy, "Duck Itch" free summer.

Phenoxyethanol repels parasite

New minister for the Upper Clutha Presbyterian Parish shares his thoughts before Christmas.

Christmas - Are we there yet?

Regional cellar doorWine lovers will have one chance to taste the finest drops from 17 of the region’s wineries at the inaugural Central Otago Cellar Door.Two local brewers will join the 17 wineries, many of which are not usually opened to the public. All will showcase their portfolios at Edgewater on January 13, 2016.Confirmed wineries confirmed are Valli, Domaine-Thomson, Toi Toi, Hawkshead, Kalex, Remarkable Wines, Aurum Wines, Archangel, Judge Rock, Perseverance Estate, Maude, Akarua, Nanny Goat, Immigrants Vineyard and Quest Farm. They will be joined by Wanaka brewers Beffect and Wanaka Beerworks.

Monkfish, Almond and Coriander Brown Rice Risotto

IngredientsFor the risotto fillet of Monkfish - diced into 2cm pieces2 cups fish stock reduced to 1 cup

1 cup brown rice - cooked to al dente and cooled2 tbsp picada (see below)

For the picada½ cup coriander½ cup parsley½ cup almonds½ clove of garlic2 tbsps water

For the garnish½ bulb fennel - finely sliced1 handful coriander leaves1 handful of rocket

Method The picadaBlend all the ingredients in a food processor until a paste is formed (add a dash of water if necessary).

The risottoHeat a heavy-based skillet over a high heat, add a splash of oil and the diced monkfish. Cook for two minutes. Add the fish stock and rice. Cover with a large lid, drop the heat to medium and cook for three more minutes. Uncover the skillet and stir in the picada until the liquid thickens (approximately two minutes), season with lime juice, salt and pepper. Serve in a bowl, garnish with the fennel, rocket and coriander.

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WANAKANEW YEAR’S EVECELEBRATIONS

Wanaka Waterfront8 - 8.45pm8.45 - 11pm11pm - 1am

Clone RadioRock FelonyRock Hopper

For more info visit www.qldc.govt.nz/events

Celebrate the New Year with a bang!


Thanks to funding by the Upper Clutha Lions there are now two hospital grade, closed system, breast pumps available for Wanaka moth-ers.

Until now, women in Wanaka could only hire breast pumps from online companies, where hire and shipping costs would be a barrier to many, Deb Harvey of Wanaka Midwives said .

“Some women feel forced into purchasing a breast pump, which is a big expense for a piece of equipment they may not need if the problem is temporary.”

The pumps will be stored at Wa-naka Medical Centre. Local women wanting to hire the pump should contact their midwife or lactation consultant who will arrange for collection and signing of the rental contract.

“We know without any doubt that

breastfeeding for at least six months provides the best health outcomes for infants and their mothers,” Deb said. “New Zealand women seem to know this because we can see from statistics the majority of pregnant women intend to breastfeed their babies.”

Many women would prefer to feed their babies their own milk rather than introduce artificial milk due to the risks and the costs, Deb said.

The pump can be hired for seven days. While pump hire itself is free, women will need to purchase the breast shield kit for $25. This fee will cover replacement and shipping to ensure ongoing availability of kits. A switch kit which converts one shield kit into a manual pump can be bought online for $18.50, allowing ongoing use of the already paid for breast shield kit.

Pictured: Gaye Thompson of the Upper Clutha Lions and Deb Harvey of Wanaka Midwives with the new pumps.

Breast pumps available to support healthy babies


Festival director Alex Turnbull plans to have locals on the crew, stage and filling the crowds at this year’s Rhythm & Alps. It’s for locals and by locals - but with the additional of some international artists.

“We’re lucky in such a small town to have such a breadth of skills and highly talented events people,” event manager Fiona McMar-tin said. “We’re pulling something together that will put us on a world stage.”

Fiona, who grew up in Wanaka, has returned to event manage R&A this year. She’s spent the last two years working for Sunset Events in Western Australia, who produce big festivals like Laneway, Stereosonic and Groovin’ The Moo. As well as that, she has worked on events and has made music with producers in the UK and Europe.

“It’s part of the brief with festivals that production has to be to an outstanding level, and that the event has to be standout. It should be the best festival Wanaka has ever seen,” Fiona said.

Wanaka’s favourite act Arma Del Amor (comprising Martine Harding and Danny Fairley) will be back this year, playing be-

tween Electric Wire Hustle and Sticky Fingers on the main stage on New Year’s Eve.

Last week ADA played at a festival in Hagley Park, Christchurch, performing alongside Kora, Ladi6 and Shapeshifter, and they have just been added to Electric Avenue Festival lineup for February next year.

“Last year was our first performance as a band and it is awesome to come back with a year under our belt,” Martine said.

“It’s a great event and it’ll have a really good community vibe this year.”

Rhythm & Alps was brought to Wanaka by North Island owners who have since sold the festival to Alex Turnbull. Alex has taken on a lot of debt from previous years and wants to make the festival a sustainable event for years to come.

“Alex is now supported by a large team of locals, all dedicated to making the event a success,” Chud Cunningham, site manager, said.

Chud has been the festival’s site manager since it began three years ago.

“Our vision is to continue to provide the South Island’s premier New Year’s Festival, produced by and for locals.”

Pictured: Fiona McMartin and Chud Cunningham.

R&A is for locals, by locals

The Wanaka Sun has a double pass to Rhythm & Alps to giveaway to one lucky reader. Tell us who you want to see at Rhythm and Alps this year to go into the draw. Enter via email to [email protected] or enter on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/WanakaSun before Sunday at 5pm.

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It’s been a busy winter at the Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village – over 125 people have now chosen to make the village their home. They enjoy an enviable lifestyle – with a heated indoor swimming pool, spa, gym, cinema, bar, library, petanque, croquet, café bar, library, chip and putt and so much more on their doorstep.

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Fourteen year-6 students received their distinc-tion awards at the Hawea Flat School’s final assembly recently.

During term four the students took up the chal-lenge, with guidance from Sylvia Duff, to improve their oral communication skills. They needed to demonstrate their ability to present, listen, use critical thinking, provide appropriate answers with clarity and be able to interact in courteous, supportive groups for the Speech New Zealand Oral Communications Examiner.

“Hawea Flat School have used this programme to strengthen a specific school goal, providing a

meaningful, challenging opportunity for year-6 students.”

“ They all had the opportunity to work on developing a number of new skills including presenting a talk to inform for the Advanced Elementary Level assessment,” Sylvia said.

“As a result of the students’ positive, enriching experiences, Speech NZ Oral Assessments will certainly be part of the 2016 Drama in Education school programme,” she said.

Taking up the challenge were; Hayden Watson, Emma Palmer, Louis McCutcheon, Isla Henderson, Eliza Hardaker, Aneka Rossiter, Pipi Horan,Luka Van Maren, Timo Heath, Amon Gasson, Kiara Bercelli, Casey Irwin, Hana Dean and Daisy Orbell.

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Award winning author and scientist Tim Flannery will join other notable national and international thinkers as keynote speaker for Aspiring Conversations 2016.Australia’s former chief climate commissioner and founder of the Australian Climate Council, he has also published more than 30 books including the award-winning The Future Eaters, The Weather Makers and Here on Earth.Festival director Philip Tremewan said Tim Flannery’s talk “Cool it! – deal-ing with climate change”, based on his latest book Atmosphere of Hope: The search for Solutions to the Climate, would entertain and engage audiences in the ongoing debate.“Tim is one of the best there is at helping us crack open hard science and make sense of the supremely complex issues we face. He will explain real and substantive ways to avert drastic threats to our environment and our lifestyles. We are grateful to Longview Environmental Trust for their donation to assist with the costs of this special session,” he said.Two New Zealanders will respond to Tim’s keynote, science journalist Veronika Meduna and climate researcher Suzi Kerr.The full programme for Aspiring Conversations 2016 will be announced on February 1.

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Paul Ubana Jones will be playing one of his favourite venues on his January 2016 national tour: Amigo’s Mexican Grill.‘’It’s always been a venue for me that has a unique charisma in both its room acoustics and the interaction one can establish with the audience.’’Paul said the Acoustic Soul Program is an insight into his heart, both in terms of his writing direction and in his interpretations of other people’s songs. His Wanaka gig is on January 10

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Photo: SuppliedRespected Wanaka helicopter pilot, Simon Spencer-Bower, won the Flight Instructor of the Year Award – called the W.A. “Dub” Blessing Award – at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Salute to Excellence Awards. The award “recognises superla-tive contributions by a helicopter flight instructor in upholding high standards of excellence.”

Photo: Lester Davis Nearly 200 cowboys and cowgirls including bull rider, Darryn Bird, (pictured) provided a huge crowd with plenty of thrills and spills at the Wanaka Rodeo.

Photo: Leone WardWoodystock at Luggate: Tony Kerr entertained at the inaugu-ral Luggate New Year’s Day music festival held on a Luggate section belonging to woodcraftsman Woody McMartin and his partner Jan Piggott.

Photo: Supplied Grade 10 girls South Island Colgate Games champion relay team members Abby East, Georgie Bruce, Ella Landreth and Molly Barham pictured (centre) on the podium. A local team from Aspiring Athletes competed in the Games, with the 20 athletes gaining 14 top-three placings.

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Photo: David AyresWanaka Rowing Club members Eachann Bruce, 19, and Riley Bruce, 16, won three medals at the South Island club champion-ships. The brothers won the club double, Riley claimed gold in the under-19 single sculls and Eachann won a bronze medal in in the men’s club single.

Photo: SuppliedChristy Prior won the 2015 Women’s Slopestyle Finals at the Burton European Open in Switzerland ahead of Olympic gold medallist Jamie Anderson (USA) who finished second and Olympic silver medallist Enni Rukajarvi (Fin) who placed third.

Photo: Tommy PyattWanaka freeskier Byron Wells (centre) took first place in the halfpipe at the Aspen Snowmass Freeskiing Open in Colorado. His winning run incorporated a double 12, fol-lowed by a right nine, left ten, switch alley-oop five, switch seven and alley oop five.

Photo: SuppliedTwelve-year-old water-skier Meg Harraway won the girls’ section and was placed second overall at the Otago South-land Secondary Schools Championships, held near Millers Flat. She also won the junior girls’ category at the Canterbury water-skiing championships, held on Lake Crichton near Dunsandel.

Photo: Barking Cat PhotographyMAC student Paul Wright (pictured) won the under-19 age category of the New Zealand Moun-tain Bike Cup races in Auckland. Phoebe Young placed second in the under-17 age group.

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Photo: Wild Range PhotographyLydia Beales, on Koru Kiwi, competed in the Round the Ring Championship at the Wanaka A&P Show, finishing in the top ten. The show at-tracted an estimated 35,000 visitors and a record 290 entries in the equestrian events.

Photo: SuppliedNASA’s super pressure balloon was launched from Wanaka Airport. The helium-filled bal-loon expanded to the size of Dunedin’s 30,000-seat covered stadium by the time it reached its cruise height of 33km. 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 in 2016 to launch another balloon.

Photo: SuppliedDespite rain and rapidly rising river levels during the Motatapu Xterra off-road triathlon , Wanaka athletes claimed gold in the women’s and men’s events. Jess Simson and Simone Maier (pictured) crossed the line together for the first-ever combined win in the women’s race, while Dougal Allan won the men’s race.

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Tax alert

I know. It’s Christmas Eve, and here am I wanting to tax the last of those brain cells with news about, well, tax. But, given the property season is in full swing, this is one you might just need to be across sooner rather than later, if you’re looking at trading.

The alert? The much-talked-about “bright-line” rule, recently intro-duced as part of the new property tax regime, is already proving not quite as straight or clear-cut as its name would suggest.

By way of recap: this year’s prop-erty tax overhaul involved three pieces of legislation – the first two, the Tax Administration Amend-ment Act and the Land Transfer Amendment Act, are centred on information gathering. The third, the Taxation (Bright-Line Test for Residential Land) Act, was imple-mented last month, touted as the definitive benchmark – hence the term “bright-line” – on which prop-erties will be up for tax on any prof-its made at sale, and which ones are exempt.

Anyone who followed the unfolding of these new laws might remember there were quite a few cries of “hold your horses” as this legislation bolt-ed through the system. Alas, the lawmakers saw things differently, and kept up the lightning pace, de-spite the concerns around potential anomalies the incoming legislation posed.

Janice’s Lesson Number 1: Before we get into some of the emerging fish hooks, there’s one important timeline to note. The original plan was that all properties traded in the two years prior to the Act’s imple-mentation would be fair game, but the Government’s decided better of it. The provisions of the Act, which came into force in mid-November, are still backdated, but only to Oc-tober 1, 2015.

Look before you leap

Now, back to that not-so-bright-line rule. The ink’s barely dry on the legislation and we’re already en-countering situations that are not neatly covered by the law – and I can see plenty of potential for fur-ther difficulties, especially for those who launch head-long into a prop-erty transaction, thinking – and not unreasonably – that they qualify for an exemption.

You might remember the key ex-emption grounds are that the prop-erty is the main home, has been inherited or is part of a relation-ship property settlement. However, property transfers where there’s a link with a third party or bare land are proving potentially problematic.

Janice’s Lesson Number 2: Some of the cases that I’m coming across involve properties that logically meet the “main home” exemption, but because there’s a third party or bare land involved, all’s not cut and dried. For example, it’s not uncommon for a young fam-ily to have friends or family lend a

short-term financial hand to build a family home, especially for those who are self-employed and whose books, an important consideration for banks providing loans, can vary from year to year.

Sticking points

However, in some situations where there’s a build in progress, and someone has gone guarantor until the home is completed, matters are proving less than straightforward. A case in point: a guarantor is need-ed, as part of the bank’s require-ments, to be an owner on the title during the time they guarantee the property loan. The home, on com-pletion, however, is hopefully going to be refinanced, the guarantor’s in-terest in the property released and the property transferred to a family trust. The property is obviously not the guarantor’s main home, and, because the guarantor is neither a settlor nor beneficiary of the trust, there’s no exemption cover. Tak-ing all that into account, the prop-erty could be technically traded within the bright-line rule’s two-year threshold, which, on the face of it, then has no exemption and means the property owners face an unex-pected tax bill.

Such scenarios were flagged dur-ing the submissions around the new legislation. The concerns fell on deaf ears. The new laws were meant to target the likes of proper-ty investors and speculators flicking houses and making vast tax-free profits. Let’s be clear – the scenar-ios I’m coming across don’t involve

anyone making any profits and we’re not talking sale situations; we’re talking transfers on the land register. Still, not handled correctly and in good time, parties could find themselves exposed, unwittingly, to the provisions of the new laws.

Janice’s Lesson Number 3: What’s particularly challenging is that, be-cause this legislation is so new, these anomalies are still coming out in the wash – so, there are no test cases to lead the way, and, fun-nily enough, no-one’s chomping at the bit to play guinea pig. However, we expect the relevant Government departments to start stumping up, sooner rather than later, with guid-ance around the various quirks.

If in doubt …

Until then, it is what it is, and we have to take the legislation at face value, with little-to-no room for in-terpretation. The key is: if you’re in any doubt at all about your exemp-tion status, check it out. There are legitimate workarounds in many cases, but to use them, we need to know the situation at the outset to structure things appropriately.

Another oddity that’s had me, and a few clients, scratching our heads is around the Government’s infor-mation-gathering on who’s buy-ing property in New Zealand. A question designed to ascertain if the buyer is a Kiwi is all well and good, but the governmental advice is, if it’s a company buying rather than an individual, then simply tick “no”. Surely, then the statistics are

skewed? Or, maybe it’s just getting all too late in the year …

And, on that note, to all of you Hard Case readers, thank you so much for all of your interest and feedback during the year – I appreciate it very much. From all of our team at Aspiring Law, have a very merry, and cheery, Christmas, and a safe and enjoyable New Year. Here’s to a prosperous 2016 for all.

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Photo: SuppliedLocal tango teacher Stella Senior and her partner An-dreas Penckwitt wowed the crowds with their dancing skills at Art in the Park. Pictured is Stella dancing with new student Simon Shea.

Photo: SuppliedWanaka’s only triplets - Alfie, Aria and Billie Moss - were born on January 26, to parents Gwen Hendry and Wayne Moss. We caught up with the lucky parents three months on.

Photo: Pip O’ReganA century passed since the ANZAC landing of Gallipoli during the First World War. Commemorative dawn services were held in both Wanaka and Hawea.

Photo : SuppliedBeau-James Wells successfully defended his junior world halfpipe title, and won a silver medal in slope-style, at the Federation Freestyle Skiing Junior World Championships in Italy.

Photo: SuppliedWanaka athletes were on top at the Central Otago Sports Awards. Janina Kuzma (pictured) was named as the supreme winner. She won the Bruce Grant Memorial trophy for her title, along with the senior sportswoman of the year. The senior sportsman title went to freeskier Jossi Wells, who was the top performing New Zealander at the Sochi Winter Olympics, and the junior sportsman title was won by his brother freeskier Beau-James Wells. Tom Willmott, Snow Sport New Zealand’s head park and pipe coach, was named the coach of the year.


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Wanaka ultra-distance runner Jup Brown finished his longest event yet – running the USA from coast to coast. Jup, 41, joined a number of other runners to help raise funds for the 100 Mile Club, a United States-based organisation which promotes physi-cal activity for school children to help reduce obesity. It took him 114 days to to travel the 5510km.

Photo: Wilderness magazineLocal runner Mal Law, who ran 50 marathons up 50 peaks in 50 days to raise awareness and funds for the Mental Health Founda-tion, was awarded the title of “Outdoor Hero of the Year,” at the Wilderness magazine’s annual outdoor awards.

Photo: SuppliedPrince Harry made a surprise visit to Wanaka, arriving in Wanaka in a Royal New Zealand Air Force Iroquois helicopter

Photo: SuppliedTreble Cone opened to perfect conditions, with snow coverage across the mountain, all trails open and the sun shining. Locals Jo Williams and Iona Bentley pictured enjoy-ing Amisfield bubbles on opening day.

Photo: Pip O’ReganCardrona kids Camp-bell and Fin Melville-Ives along with their parents Neil and Karen Melville-Ives were first in line with staff at the Cardrona Alpine Resort opening.

Photo: Sue WardsPictured at the new entranceway to Rotary Park: Wanaka Commu-nity Board members Bryan Lloyd and Lyal Cocks, Rotary Club of Wanaka president David Brewer, past president Tony Brown and project manager John McLean. Development of Rotary Park, which includes a boat ramp and a recreational area, has been a joint project between the Rotary Club of Wanaka and the Wanaka Community Board since 2013.



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examples from German job agencies, American freight companies and New Zealand brands that have embraced the use of illusions in their campaigns.Marketing manager Duncan Spear said, “We’re very pleased to launch an exhibition of this nature as we get the chance to utilise our gallery space as intended and on a personal level we can celebrate two areas I’m fascinated with, namely advertising and illusions.”Duncan said the exhibition is very much aimed at giving the team at Puzzling World something genuinely fun to be involved in while also presenting a new space for returning summerholiday-makers."We’re conscious of the fact that our repeat customers genuinely want to see new things with each visit so we work hard to achieve this,” he said.


Organisers for Warbirds over Wanaka have been blown away by the response for exhibitors for next Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow.

WOW general manager Ed Taylor said they have been overwhelmed with the amazing range of aircraft and displays that will feature in next year’s show.

“We start planning for the next airshow the moment the previous one ends. We have a wish list for new acts and returning acts and send out many invitations. Next year’s show is shaping up to be the best ever,” Ed said.

Among the headline acts will be the appearance of the Buchon Me-109 from the UK. The Me-109 was the main WWII fighter aircraft for the Germans going head to head with the Spitfire in the Battle of Britain.

“Having the 109 and Spitfire here to mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain will be spe-cial for many of our Warbirds fans. Liz Needham’s P40 Kittyhawk will be fitted with machine guns for

a live firing run down the airfield, Wanaka is the only airshow where this is performed,” Ed said.

The WWII Avro Anson aircraft will be back with a bomb drop added to the display routine for 2016.

A record four regional air forces will be display-ing this Easter. The RNZAF is being joined by crews from the United States, Australian and French air forces. “We are very excited about having secured the US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III demonstration team out of Hawaii. This is a very large transport aircraft which give a very impressive display.”

“Two other air force transport aircraft, the RNZAF Hercules and the French CASA, will also be performing as part of the airshow, while the Australians are planning to bring their Hawk Jets back to thrill the crowd with their fast and noisy display.”

The Catalina Flying Boat will be making its first New Zealand public display since undergoing a major refurbishment. Other large aircraft on display will be two DC-3s.

The Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow is expected to attract a crowd of around 50,000 people over the Easter weekend.

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Summer so far has been a mix of hail and heat, gail force winds and rain, but predictions are looking up for the Christmas weekend as a high pressure band passes over the country. According to NIWA, the South Island can expect more sun than cloud and warm temperatures forecast for large parts of the island throughout Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The tempera-ture in Wanaka is predicted to reach 19 degrees Celsius today, 21 degrees Celsius tomorrow (Christmas Day) and 28 degrees Celsius on Boxing Day.

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Wonder why they’ve stopped putting the roof on the new sports facility? ??

To who ever removed the sunflowers from the bench on Mt Iron, your Mother would be ashamed of you. Wanaka doesn’t need people like you.

To Great to see the community house getting the support it deserves. We have been waiting so long for this to be built!

Welcome to Wanak Emma, Helen, Dee, and Barry. Let’s have fun.

Happy Christmas to all the tradies who worked next door thanks for turning the music down.An incredible experience to be part of the

Food Drive. To everyone who supported - donating or collecting - YOU ROCK. Merry Christmas.

WWFT should withdraw their application. Elected members need to support the public and the environment and help to find another site

Good move Patagonia Cafes for going Smokefree outside - more reason to visit for an ice-cream!

Merry Christmas Wanaka. Hope you have a great festive season.Happy Christmas everybody in Wanaka. I love

this place. We are all so very lucky.

We have behind west meadows drive...... Not good timing with Xmas. Hoping all our xmas food in fridge and freezer doesn’t get spoiled!!!

Middle of checkout at New World, fun fun!

Glad I have not put my pavlova in the oven

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Helwick st is out unsure emoticon so much to do!!!!

What a community. Another amazing food drive. Special thanks to all the children/teens that helped- what a great effort

Hoping the developers and builders suppress the dust on their subdivisions / sections as per their building consents these holidays and the council monitor it. Fingers crossed! Happy Christmas!

A huge, big, MAHOOSIVE thank you to the person who handed in my lost wallet to the police station. Hoping you have a darn good Christmas and that you get good karma com-ing your way when you need it. Thank-you!

I had a fright when driving into town last Thursday night at 11pm as a sober driver,when I crashed my wee car into some greedy sides off someone’s trailer. Luckily I was able to swerve and slightly hit rather than crash into another car or worse have them smash through my window and under my car. Prob-ably $600 dollars worth of damage Please check loads people!

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

Nest 8 Grebe diaryMy last diary, some two weeks ago, reported that nest two (among others) had just hatched three of their four eggs. I shall begin this week’s diary on a similar note by reporting that a new pair of birds moved in and laid their first egg the day after that hatching and they will be the first of the New Year’s brood on January 2.Nest two is the first nest platform I made, and I sneaked it in under the over bridge to the marina late one night in the dark. This was so that no one would see this crazy guy (almost three years ago) in a kayak towing what looked like a “pallet” with a “compost heap” on it. It has been by far the most favoured and safest place to be grebe wise. It is the sixth clutch

that has been manufactured on this site.Back to this mysterious egg that never seems to get hatched. It occurs with such frequency (95 percent of all clutches) that it beggars an explanation. Firstly, I have noted what I previously called “egg dumping” occurring, that is, an egg is laid in a nest and there is no sign of its owner. Such eggs can be neglected for up to three to four days. At first I thought that it may be a scaup (teal) egg, but measurements of the egg don’t stack up for a scaup. My theory is that it is in the interest of the chicks to stay on the backs of their parents as long as possible ON THE NEST and one way to do that is to incubate an egg that (unknown to them) is not going to hatch. Of course it is not that straight-forward at all. In the meantime, nests ten, four and five, have hatched their respective broods.

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BEAUTIFUL CHINA tea cup bird feeders, great for attract-ing wax eyes and bell birds to your garden. Makes the per-fect present. $25. Phone or text 021 680 110

FOR SALE Child’s small lifelacket Fit 4 to 6 years Ex condi-tion $20 021375684

GRAM FRIDGE/FREEZER $50-good solar or grid unit. Frigidaire Fridge $60. Both run fine. Pick up in Hawea. 0272226600

BAGLEY’S POTATOES and Carrots dug fresh daily avail-able from Selectrix

GIVE THE gift of relaxation, healing, empowerment and fun. Wanaka Wild & Free Retreat Vouchers availble now contact Sarah 0210595639

NOTICES

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

DONATIONS KINDLY received. Please drop then in to the Salvation Army Family store or ph 443 5068 to book a pick up. WHO’S BEEN to Archangel or Bannock Brae? There are lots of fabulous local wine stories that we want to share with you! www.wanakawinetours.com WINETRAIL (946387)

HAPPY CHRISTMAS to all families and ba-bies from Wanaka Breastfeeding Support!

THE SALVATION Army Family Store would like to wish all our amazing customers and everyone who has so kindly donated items to our store this year a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.

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

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

SERVICES

ALPINE PADDLEBOARDS have some amazing deals for the summer! Boards, Paddles & accessories . Call 0211858001

PORTALOO HIRE and cleaning Ph Aaron 0276024822”

CARPET STAINS. Think about cleaning up after the rellies have gone. Ring Jae Services Wanaka now for your appointment in January. 443 1150

ELECTRICITY/WATER NEED a line under an Existing Building/Driveway, NO disrup-tion use the Trenchless Way. Registered Drainlayer. Ph Callum 021447393

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

SEPTIC TANK ServicesPh Aaron0276024822

NEED A portable chiller trailer for your function or wedding? Come and speak to us at Wanaka Liquor Centre. 1 Ardmore Street. Ph 03 443 1466 BRA PROFESSIONALLY fitted 200 sizes so you will get a perfect fit - Beautiful de-sign 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

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

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

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

WANAKAMedical Centre23 Cardrona Valley Rd

443 0710NEW PATIENTS AND

VISITORS WELCOME

LAUNDROMAT - LPG - SHOWER - ATMCONVENIENCE STORE - CARWASH

*NEW* Brushless carwash

CALTEX WANAKA

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mobile Electrical Testing and Tagging• Free estimates• RCD Testing• 3 Phase Equipment testing• Testing fully complaint with AS/NZS 3760:2010

Caroline Dumas and Chris BoothPh. 022 652 5199 or (03) 443 4145Email. [email protected]

INSTANT MTF FINANCE

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2005 SUBARU OUTBACK- 2.5litre, 76,000kms, leather, heated seats, cruise control, auto/Tiptronic, prestine condition in blue $13,9952005 HONDA FIT- 1.3litre, Auto, 180,000kms, Rego, WOF, tidy econom-ical hatchback $3,9952004 LAND ROVER Freelander- 2.0li-tre diesel, 112,000kms, Auto/Tiptronic, leather, New WOF and Rego, very tidy 4WD. $11,9952004 VW PASSAT- 2.8 V6, 4 motions 4WD, Auto/Tiptronic, leather heated seats, immaculate wagon, fully ser-viced. $7,9902006 FORD ESCAPE – 3.0litre V6 180,000kms, Auto, Ski racks, tow bar, 5 seater, $7,9902001 BMW 530I- 3.0litre, leather, 96,000kms sun roof, very nice in black, $9,9951998 SUZUKI SIERRA, 81,000kms, 5 speed manual, Hi/Lon ratio, soft top, bars, heavy duty front bumper, driving lights, roll protection bars, 5 new mud grip tyres, extremely tidy SUV $10,995 1984 NISSAN CIVILIAN motor home- 3.3litre diesel, only 144,000kms, self-contained- shower, toilet, fridge, cook-er, 3 way electric and gas, bike rack, fully certified, king size bed, sound sys-tem, new carpet, new rear duals. Very well presented. $27,0002010 BMW G650GS touring bike, 29,000kms, tidy in red $7,5001999 SUBARU FORRESTOR, 2.0litre, 216,000kms. Fully serviced, auto, tidy, 4WD $4,2992004 HONDA ACCORD, 2.4litre, 88,000kms, auto/Tiptronic, extremely tidy sedan, silver $8,995 1997 HONDA PRELUDE, 2.2litre, 5 speed manual, 2DR, very nice in red, lot of money spent on this one, new tyres, disc brakes, uprated suspension, drives nice $5,995

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OPEN XMAS

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Suits - 021 343 653 | Rob - 022 193 1080 214 Glenda Drive Queenstown 9300 PO Box [email protected]

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BY 11:00AM TUESDAY

0220 786 778TEXT

WANTED

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

ACCOMMODATION NEEDED – for working female long-term, in either 1-2 bedroom unfurnished cottage or share of large house, ideally on lifestyle block/farm. Phone or text Bridget 0274 878 008.

WANTED DOUBLE bed free ONO. Thankyou. Jane 0210691967

WHAT’S ON

WANAKA GUN CLUB. Xmas trophy and picnic shoot 12 noon, 27th December. Visitors welcome.

LALALAND LOUNGE Bar Wanaka. Open daily from 4pm – 2.30am. Upstairs, 99 Ardmore Street.

KEEN FOR some summer football?’ Come along for a fun day at the holiday football clinic with two experienced senior high school students! We will be including games, skills and fun team activities suitable for 5-10year olds. Text Ruby for the details on 021 226 2771’

Call: 443 0725

www.aspiringmedical.co.nz

23 Cardrona Valley Road, Wanaka

We are the duty practice for the Christmas holiday period.Urgent clinic open 9am – 6pm onDec 26, 27 & 28.

Wishing you a safe & healthyChristmas and New Year

Duty doctor on call 24/7

Public Notice – Wanaka New Year’s Eve with Fireworks

Queenstown Lakes District Council will host the annual band performances on Lake

Wanaka Waterfront 2000-0100 with fireworks at Midnight on 31st December 2015. For any information see www.qldc.govt.nz/events or contact Craig Gallagher on 021 041 0812

FREE CLASSIFIEDS

THURSDAY 7TH JANUARY 11AM – 2PM

AT THE WANAKA SHOWGROUNDS

Family Fun | Activities For All Ages

Food Stalls | Bargains

Live Jazz music by the band … 3’s a Crowd

Thank you to our principle partners

Dog Beauty Contest REGISTRATION @ 10.45AM AT THE STAGE JUDGING STARTS - 11.15AMAWARDS - 11.45AM

Wanaka Tractor Services proudly support this ad and the pet corner at this gala

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

Property Subcommittee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 28 January 2016 at 10.00am.

Resource Consent Commissioner Appointment Committee – Council Chambers, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown. Thursday 28 January 2016 at the conclusion of the Property Subcommittee meeting.

These meetings are open to the public with the exception of the Property Subcommittee, which will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Section 7(2)(i) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987; the Resource Consent Commissioner Appointment Committee, which will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Section 7(2)(a) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987; and the Audit & Risk Committee, which will be held with the public excluded, pursuant to Sections 7(2)(b)(ii) and 7(2)(h) of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. Adam FeeleyCHIEF EXECUTIVE

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N O T I C E B O A R D

151 – 153 Ardmore Street Wanaka

Ph 443 2040

Green eggs with HamWaffles sweet and savoury

Craft beer on tapFine NZ wines

Great evening tapasHummingbird coffee

Tea Total teasFresh baking every day!

Come and enjoy!

New menus just out

We will be closed on Christmas day

Wishing all our patients and the

community a very safe

and happy holiday season.

Thank you for your support

and all the very best for

2016.

Week Days:

8am - 6pm

Duty Practice; Weekends and Public Holidays

9am - 6pm

After Hours

03 443 071023 Cardrona Valley Road

443 0710

OPENING HOURS

NEW PATIENTS & VISITORS MOST WELCOME

DO YOU WANT TO HELP DEVELOP NEW WALKING/CYCLING TRACKS?

The Upper Clutha Tracks Trust is looking for some additional Trustees to help us continue to develop and improve our track network.

Interested? Send brief details about yourself and how you can help us to Upper Clutha Tracks Trust, Checketts McKay Law, PO Box 263 Wanaka 9343, or email [email protected]. Applications close 30/01/16


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Wanaka Progressive Bowls –18:12:15 Skips: 1st: George Russell, 2nd: Don McLeay, 3rd: Trevor Tovey

Thirds: 1st: Glad Cross, 2nd: Charles Kiewiet, 3rd: Beaton MarrLeads: 1st: Rick McLean, 2nd: Ann Walker, 3rd: Sandy Morris

SPORTS RESULTS

343 runs for last match


Twenty-two Wanaka Rowing Club members competed at the Otago Rowing Championships at Lake Ruataniwha.

Of 24 races entered, the club quali-fied for six B finals and an outstand-ing 11 A finals.

The huge success for the club demonstrated the long hours of winter training has paid dividends.

Saturday’s racing continued until late afternoon when the forecast wind disrupted the final few heats. Rowing resumed on Sunday until wind halted the finals by midday.

Riley Homan and Bridie Hurley, both 17, qualified to the A final in the women’s club single sculls where two seconds separated them placing fifth and sixth respectively. Riley also advanced to the A final of the under-18 single by winning her heat on Saturday. The pair also made the final of the women’s club double.

AJ Humphries and Dave Ayres placed second in the men’s masters quadruple sculls with a couple of Timaru masters, where they coped well given the wind.

Riley Bruce, 17, was placed second in the men’s club quadruple sculls and fourth in the B final of the men’s open single sculls. He was also a leading qualifier for two other finals that were not raced as the regatta was cancelled.

The novice squad of ten, on their first outing on a fully buoyed cham-pionship course, made the most progress. The double sculls com-binations including Josie Plimmer, 12, Laura Neale, Emma Smith and Estelle Norman, 13, all qualified to the A finals. The same crew including the clubs novice coxswain Flynn Brown, 14, qualified to the A final in roughening conditions. Their finals were abandoned due to the wind.

Pictured: Rob Bruce with Josie Plimmer, Laura Neale, Emma Smith, Estelle Norman and cox Flynn Brown

Eleven A finals at Otago Rowing


On Saturday both Albion teams had strong starts to the extended form of the game.The Galloway and Still Albion Seniors batted first against Cromwell Seniors and scored a competitive 198 for 5 off 40 overs. Jon Lovelock scored 62 and a captain’s knock of 41 was achieved by Ryan Wheeler.

Cromwell were bowled out for 137 by a hungry Galloway and Still Seniors bowling attack, with Tom Myles taking 3 wickets for 8 runs, and Jon Lovelock 2 wickets for 7 runs.

The Matrix Albion Reserves also started the first round of the 40 over competition with a strong win over Cromwell Reserves at Pembroke Park

on Saturday. Matrix Albion won the toss and went into bat. They scored 343 off the 40 overs. Top contribu-tors with the bat were Ted Bowman with 71 runs, Sean Nugent scoring 76, Mike O'Connor on 71, and Iain Warburton with 24 not out.

Albion went to work in the field. Cromwell were overwhelmed by the total and were bowled out in the 25th over for 153. Mike O'Connor again handy with the ball took 4 wickets for 6 runs and James Baker 2 wickets for 6 runs.

Mike easily earned himself the title player of the day.

Matrix Albion hold on to the Golden Family Cup over the Christ-mas break. The next game after the break will be January 9.

Phone: 03 443 8000 Top of Helwick Street, Wanaka

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OPENING HOURS: 8AM TO 8PM 7 DAYS

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Spend $89 or more on any Avene products and go in the draw to win a genuine Guess handbag valued at $200.Winner will be drawn January 31st 2016*

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Spend $99 or more on any Dr Lewins products and go into the draw to win a genuine Guess handbag valued at $300.Winner will be drawn January 31st 2016.*

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Merry Christmas from Aaron and the team at Wanaka Pharmacy

Open Christmas Day 4pm-5pm

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Locals are spoilt for choice when it comes to mountain bike trails and the NZ Transport Agency and Bike Wise are aiming to encourage more Kiwis to take up cycling by asking for nominations for NZ’s Favourite Places to Cycle.

Entries open in January 2016, and voters could win a voucher for their local cycle shop in the annual hunt for top biking spots. NZTA’s cycling manager Dougal List said he looks forward to hearing about some new or rediscovered routes.

“We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful country with so many opportunities to cycle. NZ’s Favourite Places to Cycle recognises what we have on offer, and allows us to share that with others.”

Categories in the favourite places to cycle include NZ cycle trail, off-road and adventure, urban trail and commute, and

on-road ride.Last year Wanaka lake and river

tracks were in the top ten overall places to cycle - not far behind Hawkes Bay Trails, New Plymouth Coast Walkway and Wellington Bays. In the off-road and ad-venture ride category Wanaka placed second to the Redwoods in Rotorua.

Last year’s local nominations included Outlet Track, Glendhu Bay Track, Deans Bank, Wanaka to Haast Pass via Lake Hawea, Sticky Forest and Clutha River cycle trail.

“One aim of Bike Wise is to encourage more people to enjoy cycling. Sharing favourite cycle locations and tips might be just what is needed to get others back on their bikes this summer,” Dougal said.

Nominations are open from January 1 to 31, 2016, and voting will be open throughout February, with the official winner unveiled in March, 2016.

Entries can be made via the Bike Wise website.

Nominations open for top tracks

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Australian Geographic Young Adventurer of the Year Danielle Murdoch will be recounting some of her adventures at the fifth annual Bike Week, to be held at Bannockburn in January.

When Danielle bought her first motorcycle (a Honda XR250) she didn’t even know how to ride it. After completing a course to get her learner licence she headed off on her first motorcycle adventure from Bangkok to Moscow.

“At first I thought I would only last a day, but ten months later I ran out of money in Moscow and had to sell my motorcycle to purchase the plane flight home. It sure felt funny flying directly over the route in a few hours rather than the months it took me,” Danielle said.

Danielle was an architect in Brisbane before leaving on her adventures, but because her Aus-tralia to Africa adventure was taking longer than she had initially planned she needed to work out a method of making an income while travelling.

“I started my company Created by Danielle – an online marketing consultancy, website design business from the seat of my motorcycle in the middle of Kenya and have been running it ever since,” she said.

Danielle (pictured) will be the speaker at the first of two dinners being held during the week at the Bannockburn Hotel. Plans for the event are now complete and entries are coming in from enthusi-asts from both the North and South Islands.

Organiser Dave Moreton says the rally provides adventure riders with the opportunity to get into remote places that they will never forget.

“Road riders will be guided on day rides that will allow them to experience spectacular Central Otago scenery on some of the emptiest highways in the country,” Dave said.

If you are a local motorcyclist, you can register for $20 for a single day, or $70 for the whole week which includes a badge. Pre-registration closes Friday January 15, 2016.

Bike Week runs from January 30 to February, 5, 2016.

World adventurer to speak at Bike Week

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