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the priority. Some Wanaka businesses are already using biofuel, for example Wanaka Wastebusters, which currently runs its entire fleet with 100% biodiesel. Restaurants such as Wanaka’s Edgewater Hotel supply Biodiesel New Zealand with used oils for refining to make the product in Christchurch.

Business owners in Queenstown are impressed. “The pilot has been very successful for us and we’re delighted to report absolutely no issues in running vehicles on biodiesel,” Tim Barke of Kiwi Discovery said. “We are most certainly prepared to increase our use of the fuel as much as possible. The next step there is to get biodiesel in

a truck stop so it’s easy for all big commercial vehicles to access. The ultimate goal for me is to get biodiesel available to the general public through mainstream fuelling facilities.”

Leading fuel expert Andrew Campbell of Wellington will visit Wanaka and Cromwell next Thursday (March 24). Members of the public will have an opportunity to learn more about the use of biodiesel in commercial and private vehicles at a public forum organised by the Centre for Sustainable Practice, with the aim of creating a refueling facility in both places.

Wanaka could be the first town in the country to have New Zealand-made biofuel available to the public at the pump.

The Wanaka-based Centre for Sustainable Practice is attempting to build a biodiesel facility in Wanaka, following the success of their pilot programme which was launched in Queenstown in March 2010.

Centre for Sustainable Practice director Steve Henry said the Queenstown pilot programme’s success has been demonstrated by the fact 66 commercial vehicles there now use as many as 15,000 litres of biodiesel per month.

The pilot programme, which is sponsored by local businesses, has received national recognition for its success.

There were many lessons

learnt from the Queenstown programme, Steve Henry said, and having fuel available to the public in a suitable location was

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“we’re delighted to report

absolutely no issues in

running vehicles on biodiesel”

Dream jobPage 5

By Sue Wards

Biofuel for Wanaka?

“Our Lake Wanaka Centre has never seen anything quite like this before,” Red & Black Quake Relief Concert organiser Lynne Christie said of You-Tube sensation J Geek & the Geeks

(pictured), who will feature in next month’s concert.

The Auckland group, which has had half a million hits on You-Tube for its song Maori Boy, will join a diverse line-up at the fund-raising concert. “Musically,

everything from bluegrass to geekstyles is represented, with some pretty phenomenal dance moves thrown into the mix,” Lynne said. “We’ve had a huge response from the Wanaka and Queenstown communities in

ensuring this event is a success.” The line-up features Cairo Knife Fight, Soul System and House of Mountain, The Slur-Tones, J Geek & the Geeks and MC KPz, Rhythmonyx, Liv McBride and locals Maenad, Mercury

Brigade and Jenn Shelton.The concert, which will

take place on April 2, will run for ten hours and feature ten acts. Organisers hope to raise $10,000 for the Red Cross Earthquake Appeal.

The boys are comingto town

By Sue Wards

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Action is being taken to clean up water supplies in Wanaka and Lake Hawea.

Residents at Lake Hawea are being warned by Queenstown Lakes District Council that contractors intend to shut down one of the town’s main reservoirs for cleaning during April or May.

The decision was made following the call last December for residents to boil drinking water after E-Coli was detected in the local tap water supply.

Last week members of the Wanaka Community Board were informed by QLDC 3 waters manager Gerry Essenberg that ongoing tests had produced results with a high incidence of coliform bacteria at a reticulation station at Lake Hawea.

The plan is to close it down and remove about 100ml of silt from the bottom of the main reservoir.

Chlorination and flushing out of the water system is hoped will clear the reservoir of any residual coliform bacteria. The work is expected to take three days and water supplies to local households should not be affected as supplies will be maintained from other sources.

In Wanaka drilling is about to begin on Pembroke Park to find a new source of clean water.

It follows the growing problem of algae being found in the town’s water supplies, which clogs up filters and reduces water pressure. Currently water is drawn from Lake Wanaka.

A company contracted by Queenstown Lakes District Council will drill into aquifers beneath Pembroke Park lakefront reserve to find a new source of uncontaminated water.

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Two working bees took place on Ruby Island in the past fortnight, with workers creating peaceful memorials fo r the peop le o f both Chris tchurch and Japan.

R u b y I s l a n d Management committee co-ordinator J u d e Battson said groups from the BNZ (Closed for Good day) and MAC (Students in the Community) undertook

their annual working bees on the island.

“ T h i s y e a r w a s special as we planted an area with a number of kowhai trees close together in memory of the Japanese people who have experienced such horror,” Jude said. The groups also planted a flax pit in memory of the Christchurch people trying to restore their lives after the earthquake and the

people whose lives were lost . “It will become a gorgeous array of f lax with f lowers to a t t rac t birds,” Jude said.

“ T h e i s l a n d i s looking fantastic.” She reminded visitors to Ruby Island to turn the gas off when they have finished using the barbeque.

Ruby Island revamped

Maggie the cat may have used more than nine lives after her home in Sumner, Christchurch was severely damaged in the earthquake.

After the quake struck, Maggie’s owner Dr Mark Floyd raced back to the family home to find it trashed. “I’m an animal lover so I tried to find Maggie,” Mark said. “There was glass and debris everywhere but no cat.”

He found Maggie, covered in blood, sheltering under a bed. “She had cuts on her paws and head.” He took her to a neighbour where a visiting vet bandaged her up.

Mark and his wife Jo and their children Samuel and Ella moved to Wanaka following the quake as their house was uninhabitable. “We had to bring Maggie with us,” Mark said. “It’s really helped the kids with their recovery and it’s a sense of normality

for us.” The family has been humbled by the help they have received. “We came here for the sense of community. Everyone has made us feel so welcome,” Mark and Jo said. Maggie’s wounds are healing and she is settling into her new home in Wanaka.

“She is still pretty shaken and freaked out,” Jo said. “I think she has used up about 15 lives.”

Nine lives and counting

By Charlotte Trundle

From left: Rob Johnston, Karen Dennis, Allison from Scotland, Jude Battson, Pete Eastwood and John Caughey.

Maggie after she was hit by falling bricks in the Christchurch earthquake.

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By Malcolm Frith

Clean water on the agenda

More than 70 grandparents, parents and children from Christchurch took part in a sailing regatta hosted by the Wanaka Yacht Club on Sunday. The action included yacht racing and opti sailing followed by a

barbeque, lolly scrambles and spot prizes donated by local businesses. Donations to the yacht club will be given to Wanaka Community Networks for Christchurch people currently living in Wanaka.

Funday for Christchurch

Some of the volunteers from Wanaka yacht and Power Boat Club who contributed.

Here’s our pick of what’s happening around Wanaka over the next week:

Events Calendar

What: Wanaka Farmers’ and Gardeners’ MarketWhen: Thursday, March 17, 4.30pmWhere: Pembroke ParkCost: Free

What:Craft MarketWhen: Sunday, March 20, 10amWhere: Pembroke ParkCost: Free

What: Warrant of Fitness for Mum (all women welcome)When: Thursday, March 17, 10.30amWhere: Plunket RoomsCost: Free

What: Sculpture in Central OtagoWhen: Now until May 1Where: Rippon VineyardCost: $5

What: St Patricks Day celebrations: Fancy dress and live musicWhen: Thursday, March 17, from 5pmWhere: Various venues around Wanaka and Lake HaweaCost: Free entry

Calling all community groups...

If you have an event coming up email the details to [email protected] for selection in our picks.

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NEWS

In brief

Work is due to start this month on sealing Cemetery Road in Lake Hawea.It follows complaints from local residents who claimed it was unsafe for pedestrians and motorists as using it created huge dust clouds during the summer. The unsealed road is used as a route to the southern side of the town.

Sealed roadOn the road again

Wanaka flights under review

Motorists using State Highway 6 between Cromwell and Queenstown are being warned they face long delays because of safety work being carried out at Nevis Bluff. All traffic will be halted while blasting work takes place to remove around 2-300m of fractured rock. The NZ Transport Agency said delays will last for up to 20 minutes. The work is expected to be completed by Friday, April 15.

Long delays

More than $10,000 was raised on Monday night for two-year-old Ciara Hovey who has a rare form of cancer. Organiser Yolinde Magill said more than 150 people had attended the auction held at Lonestar. “We would like to thank the community of Wanaka,” Yolinde said. To donate to the Ciara Hovey appeal go to a Wanaka branch of Westpac or National Bank.

Auction for hope

The Aspiring Avalanche Dogs helped a lucky local win a Treble Cone seasons’ pass on Friday. Helen Arthur won the pass after purchasing a $5 ticket in a raffle to raise money for the not-for-profit organisation.Treble Cone-based Aspiring Avalanche Dogs is dedicated to providing a rapid deployment avalanche search dog response for the Southern Lakes region. Aspiring Avalanche Dogs currently has three operational teams and two pups in training for this winter season. All funds raised in the raffle will go towards the purchase of the equipment needed to house, train and operate a search dog team.

Gone to the dogs

Nine lives and counting A review of scheduled flights

in and out of Wanaka Airport by Eagle Air will be made in six weeks time.

The announcement was made at a meeting last week which was attended by representatives from Lake Wanaka Tourism, Wanaka Chamber of Commerce and Eagle Air.

Last September the Air New Zealand subsidiary, Eagle Air, increased its flights on its Christchurch route to Wanaka. At the time it said the service would be reviewed after six months.

Lake Wanaka Tourism general manager James Helmore said data from

Eagle Air had shown inbound flights to Wanaka were not as well frequented as outbound flights.

“The general sentiment from Eagle Air was the service had gone OK, but could do better. There are some tweaks and changes we can make,” James said. “Moves to attract more passengers were taking place which could improve the situation.”

Currently Eagle Air operates a twice daily service on most days to

Christchurch. Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean

said she was hopeful a review of Eagle Air’s flight schedule to Wanaka would see the service maintained. “I know this service has been welcomed by business and tourism operators in Wanaka, since its extension six months ago. I am hopeful that Air New Zealand will continue to support the service because of its significance to the town’s tourism and business sectors,” she said.

Operation clean-up began this week to get the Wanaka-based Real Art Roadshow truck ready for its next tour of New Zealand.

The million dollar trailer and truck was pressed into service as a temporary operational headquarters for Search and Rescue teams in Christchurch.

“We stripped out the art collection and used the gallery walls as whiteboards during rescue operations,”

B r i a n ‘ P o s s u m ’ Heward said.

“At one stage up to thirty people with c o m p u t e r s w e r e working inside the trailer,” he said.

A m e m b e r o f LandSAR, Br ian normally overseas t h e d a y - t o - d a y operations organising the roadshow to schools around New Zealand. Nearly 550 search and rescue members from all over the country were involved in helping residents affected

by the Christchurch earthquake.

“It was very sad at times helping people, especially the elderly, who had lost everything,” Brian said.

New Zealand LandSAR CEO Hayden Smith said,

“The truck and trailer were a godsend. It was the best facility I have ever worked in during an operation. It even had air conditioning.”

“It was an extremely valuable resource that helped to make our job

easier in Christchurch,” he said.

This week cleaners moved into the truck and trailer to wipe down the walls to make it ready for paintings to be hung.

“I can’t wait to get the art show back on the

road. We are taking it to schools all over the South Island and hopefully to ones in Christchurch,” owner and benefactor of the multi-million dollar art collection Fiona Campbell said.

Fiona Campbell and Brian Heward looking at some of the LandSAR operational messages.

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By Malcolm Frith

By Malcolm Frith

ChristChurCh sCene auCtioned: Mary Harris, left, of Wanaka was the successful bidder for a print of a Christchurch scene (Café scene on the strip) donated by artist Jan Rasmussen, right. Mary said the scene reminded her of the Christchurch of her youth. “I’ll never see that again,” she said. Mary bid $900 in the auction run by the Wanaka Sun. The money will be given to the Red Cross for the Christchurch earthquake appeal. The print was re-framed free of charge by picture framer Kay Todd. PHOTO: SUE WARDS


Wanaka business owner Hisashi (Bruno) Sasaki had two sleepless nights worrying about his family in the Sendai prefecture after the devastating 9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami in Japan on Friday.

Bruno’s parents live in Miyagi, one of the main prefectures which bore the brunt of damage from the shock and the ensuing tsunami. On

Sunday night Bruno finally received an email from his sister saying his family was safe. “It’s really hard being so far away and my parents living so close to the main affected areas, and I couldn’t get any contact on the phone,” Bruno said. “I still haven’t heard from friends who live in Sendai which is worrying.” Bruno is unsure if his family’s house is damaged. “They

have no power or water. My father is immobile so my sister drove three hours on very damaged roads to check on them.” Bruno said many people in the Wanaka community have been supportive since the quake hit. “I really would like to thank all those people.” Bruno has a collection jar at his business (Sasanoki) and all the funds collected will go to the Japanese earthquake appeal. “I

may go home to Japan and help if the timing is right. I feel helpless here,” he said.

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Hisashi (Bruno) Sasaki and Takenobu Kambe. PHOTO: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE

Thinking of home

A Christchurch couple made homeless by the recent earthquake have been enjoying the good life in Wanaka after winning a national competition.

Geoff and Nicky Holland won a week’s luxury food and wine tour in the town and surrounding area after entering the competition. It was jointly run by local celebrity chef Annabel Langbein and Lake Wanaka Tourism.

“The whole trip was utterly amazing. People have been so kind, generous and friendly. Everyone went out of

their way to make us feel at home and comfortable,” Nicky said.

During their stay in Wanaka the couple stayed at Tiritiri Lodge and enjoyed scenic flights over Mount Aspiring National Park in a Tiger Moth bi-plane as well as a cruise to Mou Waho Island.

The couple are from Bexley, one of the worst hit suburbs of Christchurch, and have been living in a campervan in their garden. Currently they are unsure if their home can be re-built.

“Going to Wanaka gave us breathing space and

we drew up a to-do list to try and get our lives back to some semblance of normality. That is something we could not have been capable of doing, staying where we were. But, life will go on, it just won’t be quite the same as before,” Nicky, a special needs teacher, said.

Ironically, all of Nicky’s cookbooks were lost in the earthquake, swallowed by the liquefaction, including the one that won her the competition. Annable Langbein has promised to replace it once Nicky’s kitchen is back in operation.

A welcome break

Lake Wanaka Tourism has a new business development executive. H e ’s 3 9 - y e a r - o l d Geoff Marks f rom Auckland.

Originally from the United Kingdom, Geoff has worked for some of the world’s largest IT companies.

A regular visitor to Wanaka, he is looking forward to working with Lake Wanaka operators

to help grow the resort town’s market share in both the domestic and international market places.

Speaking after the

appoin tment , Lake Wanaka Tourism general manager James Helmore said, “Geoff’s role is to liaise with the trade and inboard sectors to grow market share and educate them in what Wanaka can provide. His sales and market skills, together with the discipline he has honed in the major corporate world, will be of great value to Wanaka.”

Geoff began his new job this week.

By Malcolm Frith

New appointment

Japanese nationals living or staying in Wanaka are being invited to use the Wanaka Quake Support drop in centre in Brownston Street. The centre has wi-fi and two computers connected to the internet.

By Malcolm Frith


PROFILE

New Kahu Youth worker Angie Griffiths, 32, always hoped she would find her dream job. So when the position became available last month for a new youth worker in Wanaka and Angie was the successful candidate she couldn’t have been happier. “It was meant to be,” Angie said. “It’s really my dream job working with kids and being in a community orientated town.”

Angie was born in Wales on a small island called Anglesey. “Because I came from a small town I enjoyed sport but didn’t know where I wanted

to take it, so I travelled the world snowboarding and mountain biking,” she said.

Her first experience overseas was in America when she was eighteen. “I was a swim instructor for a kids’ camp. This trip was when I realised I enjoyed working with kids,” she said. The trip also made Angie want to see more of the world. “I travelled across America by myself on a Greyhound bus,” Angie said. “Looking back on it now it was probably a bit sketchy being so young but it was a great experience. Once she returned to Wales she spent two years at

University completing a Higher National Diploma in Sport Science. Australia was the next place to catch Angie’s attention. “I really enjoyed it, surfing and experiencing a different culture and getting more life experience.” In 2004 she headed to Whistler for a winter season. “It was the worst snow season: It rained a lot then turned to ice, but I still really enjoyed it especially the mountain biking in summer.” While living in Whistler she volunteered with a youth club. “I always wanted a career with youth but I didn’t want to start a new job and then have to leave

and upset the kids.” Angie also did a winter season in Colorado, USA, and worked a summer in Turkey as a massage therapist for a water-based activity resort. In 2007 Angie bought a one-way plane ticket to New Zealand. “I travelled around the North Island but I had always planned to end up in Wanaka even before I had seen it, as I had heard so many great things from friends.” Angie became a New Zealand resident and worked in the hospitality industry at different places throughout Wanaka. “Wanaka has all the qualities I look for in a

great place: great people, community and everyone is so welcoming,” Angie said. She also is a volunteer for St John ambulance service which she really enjoys. Angie says she has ‘big shoes to fill’ taking over from youth worker Kim Holmes. “The kids have really welcomed me, helped me and made me feel really comfortable,” Angie said.

About 30 local youth aged from 11-24 years old come through the doors of Kahu Youth every week. “The most rewarding thing about my job is seeing the kids happy and smiling,” Angie said.


New Kahu Youth worker Angie Griffiths loves her new job helping Wanaka youth. Angie is pictured at the Kahu Youth ‘crib’ with Aaron Blackledge, 19.

PHOTO: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE

Dream job with Wanaka youth



More than 500 displaced Christchurch people have used the Wanaka Quake Support Drop In Centre in the ten days since it opened.

The centre was set up with donations from the Wanaka Sun Quake Food Bank Drive, in response to the large number of displaced Christchurch residents who fled to Wanaka following the earthquake on February 22.

Christine Fitzgerald, Michelle Hall and their families were using the centre on Monday.

Christine is a resident of Sumner whose house was deemed structurally unsound following the 6.3 earthquake. “We have been so thankful having all these great facilities,” she said. “The kids have

had the best week of their lives having all the activities available. Everyone has made us feel so welcome.”

Miche l l e and he r family decided to leave Christchurch after having

no water or power. The fear of experiencing more after-shocks left them sleepless.

“The amount of food and clothes given is amazing. The kindness from the schools, and all the vouchers which have been given by l o c a l b u s i n e s s e s , ” Michelle said.

Michel le has a lso b e e n g i v e n f r e e accommodation from a local lodge. “It’s all helped so much, we are really happy here,” she said.

Wanaka Sun Quake F o o d B a n k d r i v e organiser Nikki Heath

said she couldn’t believe the generosity of the people of the Upper Clutha. “Every day we have been donated more food, furniture, clothing and bedding. We have gone from having a couple of boxes of food to a whole room full of things,” Nikki said. “It’s great. Since we have opened we have been gauging the needs of these people and working closely with Community Networks. Next week we will reassess the need on whether or not to keep the centre operating.”

NEWS

Huge response to drop in centreBy Charlotte Trundle

Displaced Christchurch residents Michelle Hall and Christine Fitzgerald.

PHOTO: CHARLOTTE TRUNDLE

An Auckland woman escaped injury when she lost control of her car and crashed in the Cardrona Valley.The crash, last Friday, is thought to have been caused by a wrongly sized or faulty tyre. The unnamed woman was issued with a $150 infringement notice for failing to stay within her lane.

Crashed motorist fined

In brief

Five Wanaka resorts and lodges have been named as finalists and a winner in the HotelClub Awards 2011 in the category ‘Closest to Middle Earth’. Minaret Lodge was named the winner and the four finalists were Edgewater Resort, Mountain Range Lodge, Te Wanaka Lodge and Wanaka Luxury apartments. HotelClub is a global accommodation website.

Winning accommodation

Wanaka’s Quake Support Drop In Centre on Brownston Street now has internet access available on two computers and a wireless hotspot. The ability to go online and have computer access was identified as a major need by displaced Christchurch residents who can now run their businesses via their laptops at the Centre.

Internet for drop in centre


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Jack Russell Race

The New Zealand Army Band entertains the crowd before the Grand Parade

Cowboy in grand parade

Zoe McNeilly of Wanaka on Strictly Kosha was show jumping in the pony 80cm

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worked well, Jane said. The New Zealand Army Band delighted the crowds and after a rainy Friday morning the weather improved, with Saturday providing the usual sunny show day.“Everyone had a great weekend,” Jane said. “There was great support from the community.”


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Local rider Jeanie Pattison, pictured above, of Wanaka, winning the Equine Focus Grand Champion Paced and Mannered class with her pony Blown Away.

Champion stock taking part in this years show.

Fiona Hunt, of Wanaka on Romney the miniature pony lead by Kate Caradus.

Fashion in the Field winners Liz Maluschnig (first) of Hawea Flat and Margaret Tooley (second) of Auckland.

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So if we are to place any credibility in the moon man and hiS predictionS then Surely he would have foreSeen friday`S devaStating earthquake in japan. how could he miSS predicting the 7th largeSt earthquake the world haS ever Seen?becauSe he`S full of it!

aweSome air diSplay, real highlight.

when a dog pooS in the wrong place u rub itS noSe in it. the Same needed 2 b done 2 the offenderS at hawea.

happy St. patrick’S day everybody. Strange how we’re making Such a fuSS over a little human waSte in out of the way placeS when theSeS rubbiSh Scattered acroSS the countrySide. human waSte iS organic and decompoSeS. moSt rubbiSh doeSn’t.

do u think it iS Safe to Stunt with plane above a&p ShowgroundS laSt Saturday on top of thouSandS of people and animalS ? real irreSponSible !!!!

pigS can fly, earth iS flat and nuclear power iS Safe.

a huge thankS 2 daryl and hiS Senior teaching Staff 4 their effortS at School camp laSt week it waS o for orSome.

nuclear free nZ - don’t think anybody can argue with the SenSe of that now.

to the guy who Said i had nice Shiny eyeS on Sat Show day at the liquor Store. u made my day. thank u.

flyerS littering the Show groundS, the lake front, the town, think! the only meSSage you’re Saying iS that your company doeSn’t care about Spreading rubbiSh all over our town!!

what’S with the crater in the alby carpark?

Emotional times

A friend asked why I had not written any letters recently. I said after the last quake in Christchurch, my thoughts were in other places. His parting remark was that he wanted to see a letter this week. As our thoughts are in Christchurch. Now surely also with Japan. So I was in tears at work when a regular customer, was given a cuddle by another staff member, as she asked about her family in Japan. The customer has english as a second language. I had attempted to bridge the gap while serving but sadly didn’t. So when a fellow worker, a non-born New Zealander, and not from Japan did it. I felt it! After she the lady went, I gave that staff member a cuddle and said that was wonderful. She said not at all, it’s easier for people from another non-english speaking country to get the message to other non-english speaking people. Even if they speak another language. Maybe just maybe, this is a message to all of us? Maybe the greater world is trying to tell us all something.

Anne CoulthardLake Hawea

write to the [email protected]

SPCA earthquake collection

THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Wanaka. We collected for the SPCA animals in Christchurch Earthquake. Over $3000 in cash and a garage full of food, blankets, towels etc. I would like to thank all the volunteers who helped out and a special mention to Wanaka Vets, Aspiring Guides, Mainfreight and all the dogs that helped in this as well.

Gaylene RainsfordWanaka

It was a busy weekend with a large number of visitors descending upon the town for the A & P Show and the Motutapu Bike Event. There were no reported incidents in connection with these events. It would appear that everyone had a good time.I would like to congratulate Jane Stalker and

the Upper Clutha A & P Society for an impressive and well run event. Wanaka Police have dealt with a number of incidents over the week. Here are a few of interest.On the 13/03/2011 a male was charged with drink driving. Initial breath analysis put him over three times the legal limit.A prowler was reported in the court yard of a local business in Helwick Street. If you see anyone unlawfully on your property call the police because it is likely they are there to steal or cause damage.

During the early hours of Sunday morning the Lake Wanaka Centre notice board was damaged. If you know who was responsible for this damage please contact Constable Pete Reed.A road crash occurred on the SH6 Luggate - Cromwell Road near to the Wood Gallery. The male driver received medical attention at the scene. An investigation is ongoing into this incident. Since early February a Noelex 22 yacht trailer has been taken from the Boat Park at Eely Point. There was no registration plate on trailer. If you have any information as to the whereabouts of this trailer please contact us.If you can help us with any of the mentioned incidents or other crime matters in our community, please call us on 03 443 7272 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Have a good week.- Crimeline by Constable Martin Barham

CRIMEline

The days of cheap petrol in plentiful supply is numbered. The civil troubles in the Middle East, along with insatiable global demand, is currently pushing the price to record levels. Then there are predictions by eminent scientists that 2012 will mark the peak of oil production worldwide. After this, supplies will decline.

Now comes a new movement that could become a benchmark for small towns around the world. Wanaka may get New Zealand’s first bio diesel fuel pump that can be directly accessed by the motoring public.

The new fuel will come from your local fish and chip shop or restaurant or any other business that uses cooking oil.

The Greenies tell me it is cleaner and friendlier to the atmosphere. Well I remember a few years ago covering a similar story in Europe. We filled up a small diesel car with bio fuel and then proceeded to drive a distance of 50 miles. After a few miles the car began to smell of fish. A few more miles on and the smell became so bad we had to stop and get out.

I congratulate the fuel saving pioneers who are planning to bring bio diesel fuel to Wanaka. I just hope they ensure it does not have any foul foodie smells. If not, may I suggest they add some sweet smelling perfume.

Ed.


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waNaKa Bowls ResUlts Herbert Trophy Optional Pairs, Played Thursday 10th March 1 Glad Cross and Don Stretch 2 George Cameron and Margaret Barrow 3 Bill and Alice Turnbull Friday Progressive Tournament Skips 1 Joan Smith 2 Coleen Landsborough 3 Betty RussellSeconds 1 Bruce Hamilton 2 Stan Kane 3 Bill Wallace

laKe Hawea GolF ResUlts MT MAUDE STABLEFORD. MEN. 0 - 16. t. Brent Allison. 44 2nd. Eddie Sandiford. 43. 3rd Mark Bankshaw 42. on countback Dick Sullivan 42. 17 + 1st. Dougal Rowley 42. on countback.2nd. G Pieson 42 3rd. Gerrard Haggart. 40 on countback Neal Brown 40Brian Burgess. 40. Ladies 1st. Linda Osborne. 43. 2nd. Kay Todd. 39. Nearest pin. Brent Allison.

waNaKa BRIdGe ResUlts Mount Barker Pairs Handicap 3. North/South:- Morag Chisholm, Nan Ottrey 59.30% 1. Sherril Catsburg, Maggie Stratford 57.41% 2. Lesley Davies, Max Shepherd 55.74% 3. East/West:- Vivienne Christie, Errol Kelly 60.16% 1. Pamela Buchanan, Sandra Simmers 59.79% 2. Bryan & Lyla Hensley 56.30% 3

SPORT RESULTSAddress Time Date Price Agent

HERON GREEN, RIVERSIDE PARK 1-4pm 19/03/11 Show Home STONEWOOD HOMES

HERON GREEN, RIVERSIDE PARK 1-4pm 20/03/11 Show Home STONEWOOD HOMES

62 FRYE CRESCENT, ALBERT TOWN 10-10.30am 19/03/11 $360,000 SOUTHERNWIDE

LOT 26 POPPY LANE, ALBERT TOWN 2-2.30pm 19/03/11 $565,000 SOUTHERNWIDE

5 POPPY LANE, ALBERT TOWN 2.30-3pm 19/03/11 $619,000 SOUTHERNWIDE

1158 AUBREY ROAD 3.15-3.45pm 19/03/11 Auction SOUTHERNWIDE

5 WYNCHWOOD LANE 4-4.30pm 19/03/11 $550,000 SOUTHERNWIDE

30 DALE STREET, ALBERT TOWN 11am 19/03/11 $385,000 FIRST NATIONAL

189A STONE ST 12pm 19/03/11Auction - 2 April 1pm FIRST NATIONAL

LOT 2 MOUNT BARKER ROAD 1pm 19/03/11 Auction at 2pm FIRST NATIONAL

73 MANUKA CRESCENT 4pm 17/03/11 Auction HARCOURTS

48 ROCHE STREET 4.30pm 17/03/11 Auction HARCOURTS

38 HARDIE PLACE 5pm 17/03/11 Deadline Sale HARCOURTS

41 MCDOUGALL STREET 11am 19/03/11 Auction HARCOURTS

38 MATARAKI PLACE 11am 19/03/11 Auction HARCOURTS

38 MATARAKI PLACE 12pm 19/03/11 Auction On-site HARCOURTS

165 ALISON AVENUE 12:30 19/03/11 Auction HARCOURTS

165 ALISON AVENUE 1pm 19/03/11 Auction On-site HARCOURTS

249 RIVERBANK ROAD 2pm 19/03/11 By Negotiation HARCOURTS

7 CRIFFEL PLACE, LUGGATE 2pm 19/03/11 Auction HARCOURTS

48 ROCHE STREET 1pm 19/03/11 Auction HARCOURTS

15 ANDERSON ROAD 11am 20/03/11 $355,000 HARCOURTS

59B STUDHOLME ROAD 11am 20/03/11 $1.195m HARCOURTS

48 ROCHE STREET 11.30 20/03/11 Auction HARCOURTS

6 MEADOWSTONE DRIVE 12pm 20/03/11 $740,000 HARCOURTS

38 HARDIE PLACE 12pm 20/03/11 Deadline Sale HARCOURTS

38 ELIZABETH STREET, LAKE HAWEA 12pm 20/03/11 $560,000 HARCOURTS

73 MANUKA CRESCENT 1pm 20/03/11 Auction HARCOURTS

145 WARREN STREET 1pm 20/03/11 Auction HARCOURTS

51 NICHOL STREET, LAKE HAWEA 1pm 20/03/11 $575,000 HARCOURTS

5 POPPY LANE 1pm 20/03/11 $619,000 HARCOURTS

4 BEVAN PLACE 1pm 20/03/11 $749,000 HARCOURTS

249 RIVERBANK ROAD 2pm 20/03/11 By Negotiation HARCOURTS

41 MCDOUGALL STREET 2pm 20/03/11 Auction HARCOURTS

23 HEUCHAN LANE 2pm 20/03/11 $495,000 HARCOURTS

229 BEACON POINT ROAD 3pm 20/03/11 $459,000 HARCOURTS

3 MILL END 3pm 20/03/11 $465,000 HARCOURTS

24 KELLIHER DRIVE 3pm 20/03/11 $1.15m HARCOURTS

307 RIVERBANK ROAD 3pm 20/03/11 $875,000 HARCOURTS

105 BEACON POINT ROAD 4pm 20/03/11 $695,000 HARCOURTS

O P E N H O M E S D I R E C T O R Y SPORT RESULTS

waNaKa RowING ClUB Gain 3 solver medals at South Island Schools Rowing Championships at Lake RuataniwhaLightweight double sculls - 4th in A Final - Eachann Bruce and Nick Jackson Boys Under 16 Single sculls - 5th in A Final - Eachann BruceGirls Novice coxed four - 5th in A Final - Emily Wilson, Gen Scurr, Harriet Varney and Anna Watson Taylor coxed by Riley Bruce Under 16 Double sculls - 6th in A Final Eachann Bruce and Jamie Bowley Under 17 double sculls - 3rd in B Final - Nick Jackson and Lee Martin Under 18 single sculls - 5th in B Final - Lee Martin

waNaKa RowING ResUlts South Island Rowing ChampionshipsGirls under 18 single sculls: Saasha Bruce, second. Boys novice four: Jamie Bowley, Jarrod Wellman, Elliott Meldrum and James Redai, coxed by Bradley Jackson, second. Novice boys doubles both made the A Final. Lightweight double sculls: Eachann Bruce and Nick Jackson, fourth in A final. Boys under 16 single sculls: Eachann Bruce, fifth in A final. Girls novice coxed four: Emily Wilson, Gen Scurr, Harriet Varney and Anna Watson Taylor, coxed by Riley Bruce, fifth in A final. Under 16 double sculls: Eachann Bruce and Jamie Bowley, sixth in A final. Under 17 double sculls: Nick Jackson and Lee Martin, third in B final. Under 18 single sculls: Lee Martin, fifth in B final.

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Wanaka had another convincing win at home on Saturday against Cromwell, to keep intact its winning record in the New Year. Sent into bat the visitors reached 118 for the loss of seven wickets, from their 30 overs, which was a par score at best on the day. Alex Edwards was the best of the bowlers with two wickets for 26 runs, but the other bowlers all bowled tightly and shared in the wickets. Sean Nugent was again the most economical,

conceding only seven runs from his six overs, and also getting a wicket. The target was reached in the 20th over with an innings dominated by an excellent partnership of over 60 runs from Alex Edwards, who finished on 53 not out with a strike rate of over 120 percent, and Sean Nugent with an unbeaten 11. Hamish Thompson made a fine knock of 27 at the top of the order, and Jackson Murray contributed 10.

A convincing win

The Wanaka Rowing Club won three silver medals at the South Island Schools Rowing Championships at Lake Ruataniwha last weekend.

A squad of

14 (all MAC students) attended the event, with all 14 getting through to the finals. Perfect weather and a flat lake meant the rowers were able to race the full programme on both days. The rowers are now focussed on the Maadi Cup National Schools Regatta later this month.See sports results page 15.

Thank youYour generosity during the Wanaka Sun Quake Food Bank Drive not only enabled us to deliver food and supplies to families in need, it has filled Wanaka’s food bank and also enabled us to set up the Quake Support Drop In Centre.

This Centre provides daily support for displaced Christchurch families and their hosts in Wanaka.

to the residents of the Upper Clutha

Quake Support Drop-in CentreBrownston Street, opposite New World back carpark.

Open - 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday, 11am to 3pm Sunday

Conditions were perfect for five Motatapu events which took place on Saturday.The events were the inaugural Motatapu Half Ironman length triathlon, the Speights Summit Mountain Bike, the R & R Sport Adventure Race, the Arrowtown.com Miner’s Trail 15km Mountain Run and the Icebreaker 42.2km off-road marathon.This is the Motatapu event’s seventh year with the largest number of entries so far.

Ideal conditions

Wanaka’s Rebecca Sinclair, above, has achieved a sixth place finish at the world’s b i g g e s t a n d m o s t

p r e s t i g i o u s o p e n snowboarding event, the Burton US Open in Vermont. Rebecca landed her first frontside 900 in

competition to achieve a 95 point score out of a possible 100.The event was won by Kelly Clark of the US.

Burton Open success for Sinclair

The inaugural FIS Snowboard & Freestyle Junior World Championships, which was held in Wanaka in August 2010, is a finalist in SPARC Event Excellence Awards 2011.The event was the first world championships to combine snowboard and freestyle ski, marking a new era in competitive snow sports and paving the way for the introduction of new disciplines into the 2014 Winter Olympics. The SPARC awards recognise the outstanding work people in the sport and recreation arena are doing. The winner will be announced at the SPARC Awards in Auckland on April 18.

Junior Worlds up for award

Silver x 3 for rowers

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Above, Silver medalists, Jamie Bowley and James Redai.

Right, Saasha Bruce - silver medalist.

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