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inside: Support for Nepal continues PAGE 8 PAGE12 PAGE 4 PAGE 6 First kiwi oud PURE wins Rowing prizes Locals wanted The 2015 Wanaka A&P Show brought almost $10.9 million worth of direct economic benefits to the area, an independent study has found. PAGE 3 Wanaka is continuing to fundraise for Nepal with new events cropping up all the time. PAGE 2 THUR 04.06.15 - WED 10.06.15 WANAKA’S INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER Economic benefits of A&P Show JESSICA MADDOCK WANAKA SUN PHOTO: NIKKI HEATH Call 03 443 2065 mikegreerhomes.co.nz MGH/0011/WS Mike Greer Homes Central Otago 38 Reece Crescent, Wanaka Monday to Friday 9am–5pm Wanaka Showhome 18 Snowberry Street, Albert Town Saturday & Sunday 2-4pm or by appointment PHOTO: NIKKI HEATH The Wanaka Wildcats played the Wanaka Jedis last weekend in the ‘Under 6 First Kicks’ grade. From left is Jonty Ramsden (6), Monty Field (5), McKay Heath (5) and Zack Adams-Biggs (5) of Wanaka. Tarras School has a secure future with a growing roll, according to the manager appointed by the Education Ministry to resolve issues at the school. Paul Ferris, a retired principal of Dunedin’s Kavanagh College, was appointed in March to the role of limited statutory manager at the primary school. He took over the Board of Trustees’ role in regards to employment and communication. Mr Ferris told the Wanaka Sun there was “tension” between the small board and the principal, including around workload, which “needed some process and we have done that.” The current principal, Darryn Rae, who also teaches at the school, will finish at the end of term two, to take up the position of deputy principal at Queenstown Primary School. Mr Ferris said when he was appointed limited statutory manager at the school, its future was in doubt due to its roll of just 13 pupils. However, the roll had since grown – 16 pupils were enrolled in the school for next year and the number could grow to 20, with several local children turning five shortly and three new families moving to the area. Mr Ferris said a “brilliant, wonderful, positive” community meeting was held recently to discuss the future of the school. “People who didn’t even have children were there. They value the school and want it to remain independent and well-managed.” Forty-seven people attended the meeting at which Mr Ferris explained his role at the school, the importance of good governance and the need for community members to “step up” to governance roles. Two people were recently co-opted to the board; Tracey Dennison and Gordy Watson. They join incumbent board members, chairperson Gus Chapman-Cohen and Justin Willson. Mr Ferris said a fifth board member may be sought as it was usual for a school to have five board members, although smaller schools could have less. Tarras School had just three board members when Mr Ferris was appointed Tarras School secures future Story continues page 2.
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inside:

Support for Nepal continues

PAGE 8

PAGE12

PAGE 4

PAGE 6

First kiwi oud

PURE wins

Rowing prizes

Locals wanted

The 2015 Wanaka A&P Show brought almost $10.9 million worth of direct economic benefits to the area, an independent study has found. PAGE 3

Wanaka is continuing to fundraise for Nepal with new events cropping up all the time. PAGE 2

THUR 04.06.15 - WED 10.06.15 WANAKA’S INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER

Economic benefits of A&P Show

Jessica Maddock

Wanaka sun

PHOTO: NIKKI HEATH

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The Wanaka Wildcats played the Wanaka Jedis last weekend in the ‘Under 6 First Kicks’ grade. From left is Jonty Ramsden (6), Monty Field (5), McKay Heath (5) and Zack Adams-Biggs (5) of Wanaka.

Tarras School has a secure future with a growing roll, according to the manager appointed by the Education Ministry to resolve issues at the school.

Paul Ferris, a retired principal of Dunedin’s Kavanagh College, was appointed in March to the role of limited statutory manager at the primary school.

He took over the Board of Trustees’ role in regards to employment and communication.

Mr Ferris told the Wanaka Sun there was “tension” between the small board and the principal, including around workload, which “needed some process and we have done that.”

The current principal, Darryn Rae, who also teaches at the school, will finish at the end of term two, to take up the position of deputy principal at Queenstown Primary School.

Mr Ferris said when he was appointed limited statutory manager at the school, its future was in doubt due to its roll of just 13 pupils.

However, the roll had since grown – 16 pupils were enrolled in the school

for next year and the number could grow to 20, with several local children turning five shortly and three new families moving to the area.

Mr Ferris said a “brilliant, wonderful, positive” community meeting was held recently to discuss the future of the school.

“People who didn’t even have children were there. They value the school and want it to remain independent and well-managed.”

Forty-seven people attended the meeting at which Mr Ferris explained his role at the school, the importance of good governance and the need for

community members to “step up” to governance roles.

Two people were recently co-opted to the board; Tracey Dennison and Gordy Watson. They join incumbent board members, chairperson Gus Chapman-Cohen and Justin Willson.

Mr Ferris said a fifth board member may be sought as it was usual for a school to have five board members, although smaller schools could have less.

Tarras School had just three board members when Mr Ferris was appointed

Tarras School secures future

Story continues page 2.

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Tarras School secures future

to the role of limited statutory manager to resolve issues between it and the principal.

The search for a new principal will begin this month, with the role commencing at the start of the 2016 school year.

Adrienne Richards, of Nelson, will fill the role of principal for the remainder of this year.

“Sometimes, to get the right person for that type of school, you have to be patient - you have to go looking,” Mr Ferris said.

Tarras School has one fulltime staff member – the principal who also teaches – and one half-time teacher.

It had more teaching resources than was allocated by the ministry as the community raised money to

fund them, Mr Ferris said.Fundraising initiatives included

the book about the sheep, named Shrek, which was found on Bendigo Station and a dinner to be held on June 27, with a guest speaker and a celebrity chef.

Mr Ferris expected his role as statutory limited manager to end in late September, when the appointment of a permanent principal was confirmed.

Tarras School is the second local primary school at which the ministry has appointed a temporary manager in recent times.

Wanaka Primary School returned to self-governance earlier this year after several months under the guidance of a ministry-appointed manager.

Continued from page 1...

Wanaka is continuing to fundraise for Nepal with new events cropping up all the time.

The schools have had mufti days, Lone Star had a children’s day at the Dinosaur Park on Saturday and Federal Diner is planning a special dinner for July 21. Hawea Flat School netballers also made and sold cupcakes raising $325.

Nepal certainly has a special place in Kiwi hearts.

Tonight (Thursday, June 4) Cinema Paradiso and Adventure Consultants are holding a film screening (“Beyond the Edge”) and an auction. A huge range of local businesses and individuals have donated goods and services for auction.

Funds raised will all go to reputable charities including Adventure Consultants’ Sherpa Future Fund

which pays for the education of children of deceased Sherpas, The Himalayan Trust which was founded by Sir Edmund Hillary to help the people of the Everest region with health, education and general wellbeing, the dZi Foundation which rebuilds damaged schools, the Helambu/Solu Khumbu Relief Fund which was set up after the earthquakes by former Wanaka Wastebusters’ staff member Sophie Ward and her husband Mal Haskins

to get aid and supplies to remote communities, and the Juniper Fund which supports families of Nepalese high altitude guides who have been injured or killed by helping with living expenses, educational scholarships and social support programmes.

Adventure Consultants chief executive Guy Cotter has a particular interest in helping the Sherpa community. “Almost our entire Sherpa team will need assistance to rebuild their homes and for community services such as water supplies in their villages. Many of the buildings in the Solu-Khumbu region that escaped the first quake were taken out by the May 12 one, due to the intensity and close proximity of the epicentre. We have made contact with most of

our Sherpa staff to assess what damage they have incurred and are assessing what funds are needed for repairs or rebuilds. It is very unlikely that anything other than rudimentary repairs will be achieved before the monsoon and in the short-term, it is the requirement for immediate shelter that is most crucial.” Guy said the Nepalese have no confidence in their Government to help them, nor is there a robust civil defence system there. While short term funds donated by the film screening will go towards food and tarpaulins, in the longer term funds for building materials will be required. “One of the best things people can do for Nepal is to keep going there as tourists,” Guy said.

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Upper Clutha Plunket has an exhibition by 36 international children’s book i l lustrators at the Lake Wanaka Centre until Saturday, however, the organisation needs more than visitors to support the show.

Two years ago, Upper Clutha Plunket had a committee of 16 people – it is now down to a volunteer group of three, according to volunteer Paula Thurnham (pictured).

While Plunket nurse Helen Umbers is funded by head office, it is the local branch which keeps the Plunket Rooms open and pays for the room hostess.

Paula said as well as providing a base for regular Plunket clinics, the rooms provide a place for mothers to go when they are in town for support, coffee mornings, parent education classes, ante-natal classes, a single parents’ group and more.

“We need more people to help coordinate volunteers and fundraising,” she said. “A lot of the young mothers in town are from overseas and don’t realise how important Plunket is in New Zealand. We’re a casual group and volunteers will find they have a lot of fun with us.”

Visitors to the exhibition will meet volunteers there.

The artworks on display were

commissioned by Sunshine Books and include artists whose work is used to illustrate New Zealand authors. They include Jill Allpress (Gavin Bishop); Robyn Belton and Deidre Gardiner (Margaret Mahy); and Mary Davy, Elizabeth Fuller, Vicki Smillie-McHoull, Philip Webb and Val Biro (Joy Cowley).

“This is a great opportunity to see illustrations from your own childhood or your children’s, while at the same time raising funds for Plunket’s services in the area,” Upper Clutha Plunket co-ordinator Claire Perkins said. The exhibition is open from 10am until 2pm until Saturday, with a gold coin entry fee.

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The 2015 Wanaka A&P Show brought almost $10.9 million worth of direct economic benefits to the area, an independent study has found.

The report, prepared by Opinions Market Research Ltd, reveals the total expenditure by trade exhibitors, volunteers, spectators and competitors over the two-day event in March was an estimated $10.9 million.

Of this, non-local show attendees contributed an estimated $8.1 million, or 75 percent of the expenditure: “This amount represents the ‘new money’ brought into the Wanaka economy because of staging this event,” the report says.

“Special events such as the Wanaka A&P Show provide important recreational opportunities for local residents, as well as forming a fundamental component of the destination’s tourist attractions,” the report says.

This year’s Wanaka A&P Show, held on March 13 and 14, attracted 35,000 people and was the largest-ever in the event’s 78-year history, in terms of size and entry numbers.

This is the first economic impact report undertaken for the Wanaka A&P Show.

Wanaka Chamber of Commerce chairman Alistair King said while the show appeared to have a direct benefit for some businesses, “it was important not to lose sight of the fact

that events like these ensure the town remains a vibrant and appealing place to visit and live in, while bringing in significant direct and indirect economic benefits.

“Events like Challenge Wanaka and the A&P Show bring several million dollars of direct spend into the community as well as significant national and international media coverage.

“Other events such as Rippon, the Contact Epic mountain bike race, Festival of Colour and the iconic Warbirds over Wanaka are equally important in attracting domestic visitors to the region.”

For the Upper Clutha A&P Society, the report reinforced what they have believed for a long time, show coordinator Jane Stalker said.

“Every year the Wanaka A&P Show attracts people from all over New Zealand to Wanaka for our special two-day event. We are proud to deliver a nationally-recognised community event and are delighted to have the direct economic benefit quantified,” she said.

“The Wanaka Show is an important rural and community event, bringing town and country together. It’s run by a not-for-profit society and we are also focused on giving back to the community each year, in return for their support at the show.

“Last year we gave more than $80,000 to community groups and organisations following the 2014 show,” Jane said.

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Wanaka man Owen Poole was awarded a CNZM in the Queen’s Birthday honours, for his services to the meat industry.

The 68-year-old was made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Owen’s career spanned five decades, ending as chairman of Alliance Group – the world’s largest processor and exporter

of sheep meat.While chief executive of the

company from 1995 to 2005, he saw the turnover increase from $864 million to $1.095 million.

The retired red-meat sector leader described his award as a rare privilege, and said he was very humbled.

The stand-out point in his career was innovation, he said,

particularly within the plants, and robotics.

There was also significant diversification of product into Asia, over the past 20 years.

‘In the past it’s been largely dominated by Europe,’ he said.

Owen retired in 2013 and moved from Southland to Wanaka.

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O p h t h a l m o l o g i s t D r H a r r y Bradshaw will discuss treatments and management of the condition at a seminar on June 6, at Peak Functions from 10am until 11:30am.

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Symptoms include distortion, where straight lines appear bent; difficulty with reading or other activities which require fine vision; difficulty distinguishing faces, and dark or empty spaces in the centre of one’s vision.

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Former Queenstown Lakes deputy mayor and long-term Wanaka resident Sally Middleton is making some big changes in her life.

She has put her Waimana Place home on the market and is soon heading off on her third caravan trip around the South Island since November. “I might even go to the North Island too,” she said.

Sally is undecided whether she will return to live in Wanaka or move north to Nelson “where there is a strong art group,” Blenheim or Picton.

A painter all her life, Sally had a “very successful” sale of her paintings at the weekend (pictured) and is downsizing her possessions. While she is still keen to do portraits on commission, she is freeing herself up for new adventures.

Sally and her late husband Don lived in Wanaka for more than 20 years. During that time she painted portraits of many locals, both familiar and famous.

She did a three –year term on the Wanaka Community Board from 1998

and was the district’s deputy mayor from 2001-2007, working with mayor Clive Geddes.

“Being on the community board was the most frustrating time,” she said. “Everything we decided had to go through the council and be ratified, and some things were just thrown out. On the council we had much more autonomy. Clive was great to work with and kept me in the loop with what was going on.” Sally chaired the council reserves and facilities committee for three years and the community services committee for another three.

“It was a very interesting time. I didn’t know much about debating, but I certainly learnt to stand up for myself.”

Sally resigned to look after Don who was unwell. “It was too hard going to meetings in Queenstown after sleepless nights.” Don died in October last year, aged 90. “He was ready to go.” And now it’s Sally’s time to do whatever she wants.

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Television researcher Jane Dowell is on a nationwide search for homemade colour film footage from the 1950s to the 1970s and hopes to find some in the Upper Clutha region.

“It would be wonderful to find footage of early search and rescue, deer recovery, adventure tourism, skiing and heli-skiing, and the wine industry during that period because a lot of the early forays into those industries happened around your neck of the woods,” she said. “We’re also looking for great stories – people who were involved in those kinds of events

Hunt for home movies and movements around social change.”

The three-part series will be made by Greenstone TV and is called “Decades in Colour.” It aims to “reveal the big moments and the reality of life for ordinary Kiwis.”

These will include national and domestic events throughout the country, for example, the Lions rugby tour, the Beatles visit, anti-war protests, or men going off to war. Scenes from everyday life could include picnics at the beach, A&P shows, skateboarding, parties, fashion and anything else that evokes the times or has a great story behind it.

If you have footage, please contact Jane Dowell on [email protected] or 09 623 7756.

Locals wanted for Merino MusterOrganisers of the Merino Muster have issued a challenge to get more locals on the start- l ine. Last year the cross-country ski event became part of the international Worldloppet organisation, which coordinates 20 ski marathons around the world, yet there were far more o v e r s e a s a t h l e t e s competing than Kiwis. Organisers and the host venue, the Snow Farm, have issued a “Wanaka Winter Chal lenge,” saying it is time for locals to add a cross- country ski marathon to their sporting CV.

C o a s t t o C o a s t legend Keith Murray says cross-country skiing is ideal training for multi-sports athletes. “It demands almost every part of the body be exercised without stress, in inspiring scenery using gear which is light and easy to master,” he said. “Ski beside the Meg River with just the swish of your skis for company and you will wonder why you left trying cross-country skiing for so long. Seeing views of Mount Aspiring, with

the sun setting or rising behind it as you finish one of the best workouts you will get, is magic.”

Keith and Snow Farm general manager Andy Pohl have designed a training package for locals.

“Training can be timed to suit you, instruction will be on the hoof as you ski, no hanging around doing drills as Andy accepts you are fit and need a workout,” Keith said. Multisport guru Steve Gurney has also looked at the package and given it his thumbs up. Steve has been a long time winter visitor to the Snow Farm and has already entered in this

year’s race.The event has three categories,

catering for anyone from absolute beginners to world class experts. The Merino Muster itself is 42km, then there is the 21km Snow Rake and, for beginners and intermediate skiers, there is the 7km Straggle Muster.

The event will be held on August 15. Pictured: Liz Maluschnig and her

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Wanaka’s Simon King has built what may be the first “oud” ever made in New Zealand.

Pronounced “ood,” it is an 11-string instrument which is a close relation to a 16th or 17th century renaissance lute.

Simon, who has lived in Wanaka for 11 years, is an experienced craftsman and designer specialising in woodwork.

He was commissioned to build the oud by Tim Barrie, a musician based in Wellington. Tim has two Turkish ouds, but the new oud made by Simon is based on a Syrian design.

“It was a matter of working from a written description,” said Simon, who based his measurements for the rare instrument on books and online information.

It took Simon around 100 hours of labour to produce the instrument.

The inlay at the end of the neck is made from black pearl shells from the Cook Islands where Simon lived for two years. The fingerboard is made from rata, while the main body is walnut and maple. The inlay is made of black maire, to support the 300kg of tension from the strings.

“I tried to give it a distinctive New Zealand flavour by using some New Zealand wood,” said Simon.

Tim’s Wellington band plays unique instruments including ouds, Turkish drums and a violin, and they are often called to play at the residence of the Turkish Ambassador in New Zealand.

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Cardrona Alpine Resort will open next weekend – a week earlier than last year - thanks to recent heavy snowfalls and perfect snowmaking conditions.

General manager Bridget Legnavsky said the ski area would open on June 13, weather conditions allowing.

Initially only the beginner slopes were scheduled to open but, given the ideal conditions recently, it was now likely the McDougall’s, Whitestar and Captains Quad chairlifts would also be operating on opening day.

Ms Legnavsky said equipment bought by the ski area during the summer had helped it to open more early-season terrain. The four new Pisten Bully Groomers are equipped with a “SnowSat” GPS fleet management system. Cardrona is the only ski area in the southern hemisphere to use the “state of the art…snow management tool,” Ms Legnavsky said.

Several other improvements were made at Cardrona over the summer which would benefit all levels of skiers and snowboarders, she said.

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The team at Three Chairs Hair Salon takes pride in the upstairs boutique salon where their clients enjoy the French-inspired decor and the friendly, professional environment. The stylists are all fully qualified and offer an extensive range of services, including creative colouring, perming, cutting and styling. Three Chairs Hair Salon can look after the entire family and have a large clientele of men. There is plenty of no time limit parking available.

Their preferred hair product range is De Lorenzo and they are proud to be the only stockist of this range in the Upper Clutha area. De Lorenzo is inspired by nature, using plant-based ingredients with no animal ingredients or testing. It is 100 percent Australian made and owned and is environmentally responsible. Given De Lorenzo is manufactured in Australia, it is ideally suited to our environment and ozone level. Alongside the De Lorenzo range, they are also the only local stockists of the organic Angel Provence line.

The Three Chairs Hair Salon team takes a proactive approach to learning, updating and maintaining product knowledge, cutting trends and colouring techniques with the team attending frequent hairdressing workshops. A De Lorenzo technician also visits the salon every five weeks for in-house training sessions.

The team is currently running a “winter special” with Stephanie – a full head of foils retouch with cut and blow wave for $150, or pay $160 and also receive a lash, brow tint or conditioning treatment. This is valid in June, July and August.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for additional specials and product promotions.

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Montessori Children’s House Wanaka has lost one of its long-serving teachers, Bev Reynolds.

Bev has been working at Montessori for 13 years and has fond memories of her time teaching at both the Kings Drive location and where the early childhood centre first began in Warren Street.

After training as a kindergarten teacher in the late 1970s in Christchurch, she worked in Australia and in Southland, and 20 years ago she and her husband moved to Wanaka.

“At Montessori, the philosophy and calm environment really captivated me, so I accepted fulltime work there. “

This was when Montessori was located in an old cottage in Warren Street which had lovely old roses and rustic manuka fencing around the perimeter, but was freezing cold in the winter,” she said.

Montessori has been part of her life for a long time, and she has seen many changes.

“I have enjoyed every moment and

will miss my teaching colleagues, children and families.

“Now is time for a change after 13 years at Montessori. I will, however, be around as a reliever and hope to do part-time nannying work as well, as I love working with young children.”

Managing teacher Anne-Marie Love said the garden at Montessori is one of the legacies Bev will leave behind.

“Instrumental from the outset in 2003 when Montessori moved to their new premises in Kings Drive, Bev has continually assisted and guided the garden development.

“Her organisation skills with our items into the A&P Show was another event where she took a lead role, and the prizes we accrued were testament to the time Bev spent to support the children prepare their entries.

“I have been privileged to have worked alongside Bev since she began at Montessori and have seen first-hand the positive impact she had played in many of the children’s lives.

“Coupled with this the guidance and assistance she has passed onto the parents over the years has been

crimescene Montessori says goodbye to a special teacher

Pictured are Montessori children (from left) Oscar Cleugh Gibb, Riley Anderson, Charlie Lovelock and Harrison Lovelock (obscured) giving Bev Reynolds a goodbye hug.

PURE New Zealand Ice Cream - owned by Wanaka’s Richard and Tracey Bullock - has won three awards at the 2015 New Zealand Ice Cream Awards.

The pair, who set up PURE in 2010, was particularly excited to have been awarded gold in this year’s speciality category, Best of Berries. They credited the win, at least in part, to the use of fresh berries in all their ice creams.

Tracey and Richard (pictured)also won silver in the Premium Ice Cream category, with their Kaffir Lime and Ginger Ice Cream,

and silver in the Gelato category with their Boysenberry Gelato.

“[It] was a big moment for us,” said Tracey, as they were up against over 300 other entrants in the awards.

Tracey and Richard moved to Wanaka 11 years ago after spending 25 years in Australia. The pair has been working together for a long time, as restaurateurs with Richard the chef and Tracey taking care of front-of-house.

But ice-cream has always been a passion for Richard. “It’s something I knew I would do since I was in my early 20s.”

After moving to Wanaka and working as a chef at Treble Cone for six years, PURE was established.

The brand prides itself on producing all-natural products and has a core set of 12 flavours, but often experiments with new flavours.

“We always hope for the best and were very pleased with the results at the awards,” Richard said.

PURE has a big year ahead – it is planning to break into the Auckland service industry and widen its distribution networks.

Crimeline by Senior Constable Bruce Mclean.

Well, I have to say it has been a pretty good week overall. I love winter, so sorry to those out there who hibernate to avoid the below zero degree temperatures. Sadly the weather is going to get worse before it gets better.

It’s clear we are preparing for the winter onslaught of increased police calls for service, however. It was good to see that, despite the frosted and icy roads after the snow, we only had one ice-related crash reported on Ballantyne Road and one vehicle collided with a fence between Cardrona and the Crown Range overnight on the May 31 – June 1. The collision with the fence did allow cows onto the road, however, which put other road users at risk.

I’m sure the cold snap reminded those who haven’t got chains yet to go out and start looking for some and those who have theirs buried in the back of the garage to dig them out.

We investigated a fraud involving a cellular phone bought online. This is not an uncommon occurrence and there are plenty of people out there who will rip you off at every opportunity. Thankfully they are by a long way the minority and most purchases go smoothly. We do investigate such matters and some online purchasing methods have secure payment options. These are worth their weight in gold and I wouldn’t be paying any money online that I am not prepared to lose without some assurances. Some people don’t work on good faith like others.

A local male was arrested in relation to a burglary in Albert Town which is a good result. Make sure you lock your home. Offences such as this would be prevented if we reduced the opportunity by locking our homes correctly. Also think about firewood that is in public view or near the road. Every year we get reports of firewood being stolen.

We are spending a lot of time on the roads at the moment looking for drink-driving and poor driver behaviour. Let’s all be safe out there and look after each other. Be patient and watch your following distances. Treat all winter roads as icy. It’s hard to argue with being charged when 50 or so cars have driven cautiously over an area that is clearly icy with no problem and you lose control by not driving to the conditions. With the frosty weather now with us we will be looking at drivers who scrape a port hole in their frosty windscreen which incurs a $150 infringement fee. It’s simply not safe, so take another minute to scrape the windscreen, side and rear windows completely clear. Let’s set an example for those who come here.

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PHOTO: NIKKI HEATH

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WRITE TO THE EDITOR

In relation to their intended 1080 drop south of Wanaka township, TBfree has stated that “previous surveys have shown that infected wild animals are present in the surrounding area.”

Despite requests to publish these reports, TBfree has still not shown anyone the evidence, which they say makes a 1080 drop necessary.

This is most unusual. 1080 drops are based on science. The science is in those survey results. Without this proof that there is a problem of TB in the local possum population, TBFree’s up-coming 1080 drop will be just for the sake of dropping more 1080. This lack of evidence occurred in our area in 2013 when DOC dropped 1080 over 15000 hectares with no evidence of possum damage, or need for any possum control. TBfree seems to be following the same tactics in Wanaka.

John Veysey,Coromandel

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Visual storytelling (which is what we do in photography) is all about drawing attention to what we consider is important to a story and then keeping the viewer’s focus there. We achieve this by consciously deciding what to leave in and what to leave out of the image and by using the building blocks of composition such as shape, form, texture, line and light to create a picture with real impact.

Colour also plays an important role in this process and can play a major role in determining the final outcome of the picture. The key to using colour successfully is to keep the composition simple. Including lots of different colours in a landscape photograph may lessen its visual strength as too many vivid and bright colours will compete for the attention of the viewer and make it difficult to find a focus point.

One way of giving colour a bold, eye-catching quality is to select a subject where one particular hue dominates the scene. The effect is even stronger when the dominant colour is a primary colour (red, yellow or blue).

It is almost impossible in photography to overemphasise the value of keeping things simple. A picture which only includes the essential elements of the scene will be visually stronger than an image with too much detail. Thinking that more is better or not realising that including colours which do not play a specific role in the photo, will lead to a visually confusing mage which weakens the story we are intending to tell.

Pip O’Regan’s picture ‘Rangitoto ‘ is great example of how simplicity in composition and the effective use of colour created a picture with real impact.

Rangitoto, a volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf, near Auckland, is one of Pip’s favourite places. She took the picture early in the morning and wanted to catch the rising sun lighting the tree on the right-hand side of the picture, which at the time was in dark shadow. Pip took the picture with a Canon 5D mark11 camera attached to Tamron 24-70mm zoom lens set at 24mm and an aperture of f5.

To get maximum quality ISO was 100 and because of the low level of light the camera was mounted on a tripod with a shutter speed of 8 seconds. The long shutter also created a smooth and silky seascape which added to the appeal of the picture. Pip’s photo was well received by the adjudicator of the Club’s monthly competition.

They commented: ‘Here we have a landscape that the photographer has etched their style into. The blue colour cast works really well. I like the feeling of flow from left to right, the vignette helps this work. The silhouetted tree branch helps fill that empty piece of sky while balancing and framing Rangitoto Island on the left. The roll and shadow of the breaking wave adds strength and anchors the foreground. I think this landscape has real artistic appeal.’

Wanaka Camera Club is dedicated to help improve the photographic skills of anyone interested in photography. We welcome anyone to join us irrespective of photographic ability - if you know nothing about photography we will teach you. Come along and see what we can do for you. Our next meeting is on Monday 8th June, 7.30pm at the St John’s Rooms, Link Way.

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Winter has arrived. Last weeks’ snow was a delight – sleds, skis and snowmen all over town. But when the chill really sets in, things can start to feel dull. We’ve compiled a little list of winter activity ideas to keep busy when things get gloomy.Here are some of the Wanaka Sun team’s favourites:Set a new challenge. It doesn’t have to be outdoorsy. Winter is the season for eating – why not try to cook your way through a whole cookbook this winter? (Think Julie and Julia). Or just perfect some new soups. Winter drinks don’t have to be boring either – mulled wine is a classic, but get adventurous and invent some new hot winter beverages.Stay social. Winter doesn’t have to mean hibernation. Replace barbeques on the beach with dinner parties at home. Light a bonfire and toast marshmallows. Join a club like a book club or camera club, and learn something new while socialising.Luxuriate in leisure. Doing nothing is still doing something, and you never have an excuse like winter. Sleep in, take a hot bath, watch movies, read books, and stay in your pyjamas until lunchtime.Rug up and head out. Although you don’t want to be outside too much in winter, a little fresh air and vitamin D is still important. Go cycling, horse riding or skiing (soon anyway). If that’s not your thing, there are myriad walks to get your blood pumping.Take up a hobby. That thing you’ve been meaning to do but can’t bring yourself to in the summer months? Now’s the time. Learn a language, a skill or a craft – you can learn to do just about anything on YouTube these days so if you can’t bear to head out for a lesson, you’re still in luck. Wishing everyone a happy start to their winter.

PHOTO: PIP O’ REGAN

WANAKA I LOVE YOU FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL

CLUTHA RIVER

HOSPICE COLLECTORS YOU WERE AWESOME

– BIG THANKS

HOPSICE DONATORS YOU WERE ALSO

AWESOME. MUCH APPRECIATED.

GREAT TO HAVE THE WAREHOUSE IN TOWN.

NOT EVERYONE CAN JUST DRIVE TO ALEX OR

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WHY OPPOSE THE WAREHOUSE? ITEM IN

TOWN I NEEDED $19. AT WH IT WAS $11. SAME

ITEM. CLAIM IS TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUT

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POLLUTION. YIPPEE TO SMOKEFREE WANAKA.

GO CARDRONA

A BIG THANKS TO THE CREATOR OF THE

COLOURFUL MUSHROOMS ALONG THE TRACK.

IT BRINGS A SMILE TO MY FACE. R.J.

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

$20 OFF LYMPHATIC CLEARANCE Treatment. Relieve Lymphodoema (swelling) and support immune system. Gentle & therapeutic. Ph Maryann 03 4436463, 021 1101160

COME FEEL WARM, DEEPLY RELAXED. Special 1.5 hr mas-sage for 1hr price. Flowing Lomi Lomi (Therapeutic Hawaiian). Ph Maryann 03 4436463, 021 1101160

Yoga, Wednesdays 9:30 am. Aubrey rd. while jens away carmen is facilitating. $12. 02102215409. All welcome.

CANCER calls all hands for nurtur-ing. GENTLE YOGA can help pa-tients, supporters, and more. 9:30 Tuesdays at St Johns rooms.call carmen 02102215409or drop in.

Amazingly good massage therapy - remedial, deep tissue, sports, relax-ation, pregnancy. Mobile available. Professional and effective. Contact Lee: 027 333 4909

Homeopath and Wellness Specialist available in Wanaka. Call Linda Baker on 0211468041 or visit www.intelligenthealth.co.nz for a re-freshing approach to your wellness concerns.

Pregnancy Pilates - suitable for 2nd/3rd trimester. Stay strong, flex-ible and healthy throughout your pregnancy. Call/text 0212078486

Whether it’s massage ,beauty or make up ,our team of internationally qualified therapists will ensure you look and feel your best . Massage in Wanaka. Ph 03 443 8448.

MASSAGE THERAPY, Sports massage, deep tissue relaxation. Effective and rejuvenating . Ursula Krebs, Dipl. Massag Therapist CH / NZ, ph: 027 6602271, mobile ser-vice available.

MUMS ‘n’ BUBS EXERCISE CLASSES-Try a class for only $5! Check out KANGATRAINING WANAKA on facebook, 0275 330 234

MOBILE INDIAN HEAD MASSAGE by Sarah Millwater Dip IIHHT 1 hour $70 treating head, neck, shoulders & pressure points 4435267 / 021 059 5639

www.youngliving.org/sarahmillwa-ter contact me to see how Essential Oils can help with colds, flu, gut problems, stress and much more 0210595639

EmploymentCasual driver position, Suction work, need a D/G and must have H/T experience. 0276024822

For SaleSki boots for sale, 28.5, Garmont Endorphin, one year old, good condition, Phone Michael 03 445 2770.

Queen mattress. Good condition $80. Phone / text 021 056 9146

VEHICLES FOR SALE!!! 3cars 1truck. For more info and 2view phone 0223119113 or 0212472256.No time wasters please and thanku! Pre house demolition pilferige! 8-12 June. 45 Dungarven St. Reuse, recycle + score some great house parts. Any questions txt or call me. Jane 0210691967Putting in a log burner. Rinnai gas heater. Ready for someone next week. Runs perfectly. Ph 0212255142.

Table with 5 chairs hardly used $ 180. Ph 0276602271

TOYOTA Caldina for sale $3600. WoF, rego, snow chains, AWD, great car. 154000Kms 0212548081

Washing machine works well $50, King bed mattress good condition $150, bed base free, couch $20. Ph 0276602271

Hullabaloo Art Space, Old Comwell - New ceramics by Sue Rutherford. Open 7 days 10 - 4.

The Governor’s golden lemon butter from Pirate Pickles at Wanaka Farmers Market from 4pm Thursdays at Spencer House Mall

Beautiful china tea cup bird feeders, great for attracting wax eyes and bell birds to your garden. Makes the perfect present. $25. Phone or text 021 680 110

NoticesA message from New Zealand Fire Service: Get your chimneys’ cleaned before winter.

Dog owners. Well mannered dogs and responsible owners invited for Canine Good Citizen Assessments. Contact Mary K9mana 0212880881

Audi quattro Winter Games NZ 2015, 21 - 30 August seek FABULOUS VOLUNTEERS. For info & to register please visit www.wintergamesnz.kiwi

Theatre skills and audition work-shop. 13 June Queenstown. [email protected] 0212551790

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

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

Who’s been to Archangel or Bannock Brae? There are lots of fabulous local wine stories that we want to share with you! www.wa-nakawinetours.com WINETRAIL (946387)

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

Tour Spain with Julie Le Clerc May /June Small Group Fantastic Itinerary More information Email [email protected] or local call 443 9425

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

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

ServicesA message from New Zealand Fire Service: Dirty chimneys can cause chimney fires.

Opulence are offering 20% off a cut and colour service when you quote Wanaka Sun this week call 4432243

Inland Revenue are at Community Networks Wednesday 24 June 9am - 12.00pm. For help with personal or business tax,child support,student loans or family tax credits. Please call 4437799 to make an appointment.

FREE TAX RETURN COMPLETION WORKSHOP. Thursday 18 June 5.30-7.30 at St Johns. Email [email protected] to book

FREE BUDGET ADVICE available at Community Networks by appoint-ment. Call 4437799 or email [email protected]

WHEELS TO DUNSTAN:Free dai-ly transport to Dunstan Hospital & Alexandra specialist appoint-ments. Also connects to Dunedin Hospital transport. For bookings call 4437799

Septic tank services, Septic Tank cleaning, Oasis service agent. Ph Aaron 0276024822

JP SERVICES at Community Networks Tuesdays 1-2pm and Fridays 10.30-11.30. Appointments essential. Call 4437799

Carpet & Upholstry Cleaning. Call Jae Services Wanaka. We’ll take care of it. 443 1150

Why not Try Somthing Differnt? Eden Bar, 54 Reece Cresent, open from 12 noon, pool, $5 handles, Have some fun!

Confused about your visa?need immigration advice?contact [email protected] 034438386 for a confidential chat.

Dog walking and pet sitting service in Wanaka and surrounding areas. Great local references and afford-able rates. Call Emily 0221629851

Good Rotations Bicycle Shop has the secret for fun winter biking! Come and find out, 34 Anderson Rd. www.goodrotations.co, 03.443.4349.

Driving lessons available. Call Nicky at Aspiring Drivers to book your les-son for professional driving instruc-tion. 0210607310

Wanaka Breastfeeding Support- drop-in group. Mon 8th 1030-1130 @ Plunket Rooms. Stop by if you have any questions

Stormwater sump cleaning. Ph Aaron 0276024822

House/pet sitter available from end of June. Many reference available. Pls call 0276602271

Wilson’s Pest Control & Window cleaning. Spider & Fly treatments. Do it once, do it well. Licensed &

Portaloo cleaning. Ph Aaron 0276024822

Accredited. Call anytime 03 443 6652 or www.wilsonservices.co.nzHealth Insurance. If you are in-terested in getting a quote on Health cover benefits and cost. Contact [email protected] or 0275530096

Good Rotations Bicycle Shop will be closed next week. Back on the 17th: Wednesday 2-6pm, Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 2-6pm. 03.443.4349.

Wanaka Districts Club, for afford-able family dining and great bar prices. Join for just $20 per year.

WANAKA FURNITURE DESIGN for all your bespoke furniture needs. From kitchens, bedrooms vani-ties to repair work. Free quotations www.wanakafurnituredesign.co.nz 021 067 9615

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

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 design NO underwire private ap-pointment ph 443 9425

Prosthesis (Breast form) local fit-ter 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 appoint-ment with experienced Colour Consultant 4439425

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

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

WantedWanted Family Xmas accommoda-tion wanted. 29 Dec to 9 Jan. txt Phillipa on 0274422895 for full con-tact details

ROOM WANTED Chilled out Brit girl working at TC for the season seeking somewhere to call home for the winter. 0223893363

Volunteers required. The Salvation Army Family Store, Wanaka re-quires your help. Please enquire at our store or phone 03 443 5068

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

What’s OnHU SONG at Wanaka Plunket rooms this thursday 4th June 6pm to 6.30pm All welcome. Gold coin donation Ph 4437388 www.ecka-nkar.husong.org

Friday, Saturday cruise out at Eden Bar, KARAOKE from 7pm,Free Bar-snacks, $5 handles $6 house wine, see you there.

Adults fun African drumming work-shop tues 9th June! Dance Wanaka Cliff Wilson St Ph Sarah 021 810 920 All Welcome!

Kids fun African drumming workshop tues 9th June 4-5pm Armstrong Room Lake Wanaka Centre! All welcome ph 021 810 920

Wanaka Farmers Market from 4pm every Thursday at Spencer House Mall, eat fresh and healthy, support local producers

Eden Bar, Jam Nite every Thursday. Play the in house instruments or your own. $5 tap beer from 7pm.

Art Show - A Celebration of Creative Artists presented by Plunket & the Pye Foundation. A collection of orig-inal illustrations by New Zealand artists from the iconic Sunshine Reading series. Exhibition hours Wed to Sat, 10am to 2pm at Lake Wanaka Centre. Entry by gold coin donation.

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

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Apply now! Phone Suzette Dunn on:027 496 0038 or send an up todate resume to: [email protected] chosen for phonescreening or to be interviewedwill be contacted.

WanakaProlife Foods is a New Zealand leader in the snack category specialising in Nuts, Dried Fruit, Snack Blends and Confectionery - 'Alison's Pantry', 'Mother Earth', 'Value Pack' & 'Donovan's Chocolates'. We have business relationships with all leading retailers in FMCG across Australasia.

Prolife Foods Ltd is looking for a self-motivated, independent person to fill a part time position working 22 hours per week. Based in Wanaka.

Reporting to the Account Manager you will be required to ensure all bulk food bins are cleaned and maintained to a high level of cleanliness as well as filling and restocking bulk food bins with our products. Working independently you will need to maintain a professional demeanor with the public and store personnel when performing your duties. You will also be responsible to undergo tastings in applicable stores to demonstrate and promote Bulk Foods and Grocery products to consumers. Experience in tastings is not necessary as training will be provided.

Key success criteria:Flexibility with hours as weekend work will be requiredExperience in promoting and tasting products in a supermarket environmentAbility to work independentlyDemonstrated superior customer service skills preferredAvailability to work holidays & weekends when requiredExperience in a similar role preferred but not essential

Closure of Streets to Ordinary Vehicular TrafficPURSUANT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1974, notice is hereby given that consideration will be given, at the Property Subcommittee meeting, Council Chambers, Gorge Road Queenstown on 25 June 2015, to the closure of the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the purpose of holding the Wanakafest Light Up Wanaka Street Markets:

Roads to be Closed: Lower Helwick Street between Ardmore Street and Dunmore Street

Period of Closure: Thursday 9 July 2015 from 1500 to 2100 Thursday 16 July 2015 from 1500 to 2100 Thursday 24 September 2015 from 1500 to 2100 Thursday 1 October 2015 from 1500 to 2100 Thursday 8 October 2015 from 1500 to 2100

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the roads for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

Those who have any concerns regarding the above closures, please contact Joanne Conroy at APL Property Limited on 03 442 7133 or by email [email protected] before 5.00 pm on Friday 19 June 2015.

P r i v a t e B a g 5 0 0 7 2 | 4 7 A r d m o r e S t r e e t W a n a k a | P h o n e 0 3 4 4 3 0 0 2 4

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Commercial For Sale

37 Reece Crescent Various From $10,000 + gst (if any)

9 Cliff Wilson Street Various $100.00 per sqm/pa

Spencer House Mall Various $200 .00 per sqm/pa

116 Church Road 405m2 $22,000 + gst (if any)

101 Ardmore Street 75m2 $2239 per month

28 Reece Crescent 752m2 By Negotiation

Lot 2 Frederick Street 2500m2 $499,000 + gst (if any)

Gordon Road From 2635m2 From $385,000 + gst (if any)

Connell Terrace 9.385ha By Negotiation

60 Ballantyne Road 1178m2 $320,000 + gst (if any)

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Call our commercial team todayRay White Wanaka 03 443 8912 1 Helwick Street, [email protected] Wanaka Real Estate Ltd (Licensed REAA (2008) Duncan Good Anna Findlay Harry Briggs

Businesses For SaleBullock Bar 71 Ardmore Street POA

Wanaka Education Centre Kings Drive $150,000 + gst (if any)

The Landing 80 Ardmore Street POA

Unit 3/12 Frederick Street 60m2 $149,000 + gst (if any)

151 – 153 Ardmore Street Wanaka Ph 443 2040

The Café formerly known as Lago will re-open for coffee, breakfast and lunch

from Sunday 7th JuneFormerly known as

It has been a year since we lost Rosco. It's with love, respect and honour we remember a loving father, husband, brother, son and friend. Our love for you only grows stronger every day. - Anna, Sam and Alice.

HOWARD, Ross David:Large family home in Wanaka or Hawea from 24th December 2015 for approximately 7 nights for a

family and their grandparents.

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Please call Raewyn if you can help. 021 715 757 or (03) 453 6244

Wanaka Bridge Club Results. Roy Stakes 2. North/South:- Mark Harry, Ena Leckie 65.00% 1. Marion Furneaux, Mar-garet Hunt 59.29% 2. Allan Kelly, Clare Scurr 57.14% 3. East/West:- Heather Wellman, Deirdre Lynch 61.57% 1. Kate Coe, Karolyn Macandrew 60.29% 2. John Hogg, Martin Unwin 56.86% 3. Friday Bridge 29 May. North/South:- Gerard Herlihy, Gabby Marshall 59.62% 1. Morag & Alan Chisholm 54.33% 2. Lynda Hodge, Linda Sutton 54.01% 3. East/West:- Jenny Muir, Barbara Wentworth 63.14% 1. Errol Kelly, Ena Leckie 62.98% 2. Jenny Turnbull, Deirdre Lynch 58.49% 3. Lindis Pairs 1. North/South:- Lynda Hodge. Madeleine Reveley 63.02% 1. Lester Foulds, Maggie Stratford 61.86% 2. Denise Bruns, Bryan Hensley 53.95% 3. East/West:- David Brewer, Lynne Fegan 70.23% 1. Ena Leckie, Michael Chapman-Smith 54.65% 2. Hans Limacher, Claire Williams 51.40% 3. Tuesday Bridge. 26 May. North/South:- Peter Hart, Ena Leckie 64.29% 1. Jenny Pryde, Michael Chapman-Smith 62.86% 2. East/West:- David Brewer, Lynne Fegan 61.11% 1. Jan Cun-ningham, Jan Wyn-Williams 60.56% 2.

Netball Upper Clutha Senior Netball competition held on May 28 and 29A GradeVictoria Arms Cromwell A1 34 - Urban Grind Pioneer B 17, Crowe Horwath MAC A 32 - Arrowtown United 24 - Dream Doors Hawea 41 - Victoria Arms Cromwell A2 25A ReserveLake Hawea Hotel 25 - MAC B 24, Lake Hawea Holiday Park 39 - MAC Y10A 31 - Pioneer C 29 - Victoria Arms Cromwell B 22, Mac C won by default to The FinishersB Grade 1Lake Bar 32 - MAC Y9A 19 - Nulook Hawea 27 - Wanaka New World Gals 25, Checketts MacKay 40 - MAC Senior Social 33B Grade 2MAC Y12 Social 23 - Infinity 21, MAC Wellman 21 - MAC Y11 Social 20, Aspiring Engi-neers 25 -  MAC Gold 7Trout Bar players of the night: Thursday -  Bex Sarginson (Nulook Hawea)  & Friday - Caitlin Gibson (Crowe Horwath MAC A)

Wanaka Stadium Bowls1: T Malcolm, Evan Alty 2: D Urquhart, R Morrish, M Barrow 3: J Barrow, N Turner, J BarronTuesday Afternoon 2x4x2 Pairs: 1: G Cameron & N Matheson 2: G Thomas & K Mitchell 3: M Morrish & B RussellTuesday Evening Trades Competition - 1: Trevor McKay, John Mayen, Peter Burn 2: Mark Gould, Joe Oakes, Murray Hyndman 3: Rob Bruce, Bernie Osborne, Simon NyhofWednesday Afternoon Triples 1: D Ollerenshaw, J Barron, A Nicholls 2: D Studholme, P Sandford, M Gledhill 3: M Smyth, M Wilson, E BaldwinWednesday evening Trades Competition -1: Bowl Busters 2: G & T 3: Trail EndersThursday Afternoon 2x4x2 Pairs -1: G Thomas & L Osborne 2: L Croft & V Ransom 3: C Nyenhuis & M SmythThursday Evening Trades Competition - 1: L Jocelyn, R Anderson, E King 2: W Sutton, B Pringle, I Dench 3: K Mitchell, M Ives, N RobertsonFriday Afternoon ProgressiveSkips 1: B Russell 2: T Tovey 3: D Kiddey : Thirds 1: D McLeay,2: M Firman, 3: M Wilson : 2nds 1: C Kiewiet 2: D Brown 3: B McKenzie : Leads 1: O Verbiest 2: K McCarron 3: I McCarron

Wanaka Basketball Results Tues 26 MayRay White 38 vs Goons 11Base 43 vs Trout 22Wahine Disasters 28 vs MAC 22Wed 27 May                             (MVP)Ninja Stars 59 vs MAC 32         (Damo)Speights 46 vs Alpine Allstars   (Jake)Wizards 69 vs Hawea Hotel 21 (Jason) Call 03 443 5252

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The Mount Aspiring College 1st XV (MAC) travelled to Dunedin on Saturday to take on top-rated John McGlashan College in round six of the Otago Secondary Schools 1st XV competition. MAC went into the match riding high after two consecutive wins, but it was a reality check for the boys from Wanaka in the first half, as John McGlashan notched up 36 unanswered points in a faultless display.

McGlashan dominated all aspects of the first period with a disciplined display of controlled and patient rugby leading to six first half tries. MAC was starved of possession and, when they did secure the ball, mistakes turned it over.

The second half was a different affair as MAC defended positively often catching John McGlashan behind their advantage line. As confidence grew, MAC was able to secure possession and put

their more fancied opponents under pressure. They were rewarded with a try to Connor Stuart and may very well have added another as the referee, who was unsighted, adjudicated that half-back Tim Weir was held up.

The second half was a strong performance from the MAC side, showing again that they are competitive with all sides in the competition. Forward Zac Shields toiled well and Toby Lee had moments of impressive play. Connor Stuart, Josh O’Regan and Tom Bowman defended strongly in the second half.

The backs had limited opportunity and once again Ellis Meyer-Budge impressed with his elusive running and solid defence. Cameron Arnerich made some strong runs and hard tackles.

MAC is in Oamaru this weekend before two home games to finish the first round.MAC outclassed

by John McGlashan

Most Improved Junior Male: David Varney Cup - Sam PearceMost Improved Junior female: Bruce Family Cup - Hannah HumphreysCoxswain of the Year: Ashton-Wilson Shield - Beth GaleRower of the Year: Tony Wellman Electrical Trophy - Riley BruceMember of the Year: Galloway Trophy - Marguerite GallowayPresident’s Trophy: Shane GibsonMasters Rower of the Year: Amanda InksterCommunity Supporter of the Year: Lee-Ann MitchellDedication to Coaching: Rob Bruce

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The NZ Mountain Film Festival has released its 2015 programme and announced its Grand Prize film.

The annual festival – which this year will be returning to Wanaka and Queenstown for its 13th year– is a not-for-profit event designed to encourage people of all ages to enjoy safe adventures outdoors.

Each year the festival holds an international adventure filmmaking competition open to submissions from around the globe, and the best films make up the programme for the week of the festival. The top film wins the coveted Grand Prize.

This year the winning film was Myanmar: Bridges to Change. It tells the tale of a group of seven climbers who travel to Myanmar with the goal of ascending Gamlang Razi, but soon realise they are in some of the most untouched corners of the world alongside some of the most remote and unaffected people. It promises to be a unique glimpse into a thoroughly inimitable culture.

The programme includes films set in Mexico, Alaska, Greenland and more.

It’s a diverse line-up that is sure to be as good as ever.

The festival will run July 3-11. Tickets are now available for purchase.

Pictured: A still from Myanmar: Bridges to Change

Wanaka Rowing Club winners (from left): Rob Bruce, Amanda Inkster, Marg Galloway, Lee-Ann Mitchell, Riley Bruce, Beth Gale, Hannah Humphreys, Sam Pearce and Shane Gibson.