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Central Lakes Trust support threatenedJO MCKENZIE-MCLEAN

Central Lakes Trust’s ability tosupport communities is underthreat, with proposed electricityreforms that will force small localgenerators to shut down.

Pioneer Energy, owned by Cen-tral Lakes Trust, was one of sev-eral local generators representedat a public meeting in Cromwellon Friday.

Since the trust’s inception in2000, it has distributed more than

$78 million of grants from itsinvestment portfolio anddividends into a wide range ofcommunity projects and servicesaround the Central Lakes area.

Chair of Central Lakes TrustMalcolm Macpherson said thefinancial impact of the ElectricityAuthority’s current proposalscould potentially affect Pioneer’sbottom-line and they were con-tinuing to seek information fromPioneer on the potential impact.

Pioneer Energy chair Stuart

Heal said Pioneer Energy owned14 local power stations in thegreater Central Otago region, andPioneer’s dividend to the trustthat helped support projects in thecommunity was now under ‘‘realthreat’’.

‘‘If these changes areimplemented completely asdrafted, then this dividend isunder real threat. In oursubmissions to the authority,among other ideas we havesuggested some form of gradual

implementation. To have such acomplete reversal in nine years isjust simply impossible for us tomanage. If successful, it will be amajor blow to regional New Zea-land. In total, local generators pro-vide about 10 per cent of thecountry’s electricity and the auth-ority has openly stated thatthrough this process they wouldexpect 40 per cent of the localgenerators not to survive.’’

Central Otago mayor TonyLepper said the region was well

served by Pioneer Energy and itwas a star performer in the localeconomy.

‘‘I just can see the reaction inour community if Central LakesTrust loses a whole lot offunding...We need them. We needthe people they employ and weneed the dividends they return toour community. Anything thatputs those under threat is worthus standing up for and fightingfor. That is what Central Otagodoes.’’

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On Saturday night I had theprivilege of attending the annualhonours and awards dinner forthe Queenstown, Frankton andArrowtown fire brigades.

This year the Wakatipubrigades honoured 406 years ofservice by volunteers, including45 years by station officer Stu Idewho started in the brigade at theage of 19, and station officer GrantBewley who was awarded a25-year gold star.

Amazingly, Bewley managed88 per cent attendance during thattime.

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Reforms will bring price hikeJO MCKENZIE-MCLEAN

The Roaring Meg, in Central Otago, is at risk of closing if the Electricity Authority’s proposals are implemented. SUPPLIED

Central Otago households will beout of pocket $350 a year if theElectricity Authority’s reformsare adopted, a local generatorwarns.

Pioneer Energy chair StuartHeal said at a public meeting inCromwell on Friday thatauthorities were trumpeting theclaim that proposed reformswould save households $57 a year.

‘‘But what they’re not tellingyou is that the parts of the pack-age that hit local power stationslike us will take $350 a year offeach household. So everyone herewill be a lot worse off, not better.Closing these power schemes willalso increase New Zealand’s car-bon footprint.’’

There were 90 small powerstations like Pioneer Energyaround New Zealand, and theyprovided 10 per cent of thecountry’s electricity. All werecommunity owned in one way oranother by local trusts or smallbusinesses, and over 95 per centused renewable energy – hydro,wind and geothermal. Some evenused methane from old rubbishtips to power their stations; meth-ane that would otherwise add togreenhouse gases.

Independent GeneratorsAssociation chair David Inch saidmoving forward, consumerswould see huge changes in elec-tricity - how it was priced,

delivered, where it came from,and ‘‘little players’’ providingrenewable energy should beprotected.

‘‘There is a raft of emergingtechnologies out there...This isgoing to happen very, veryquickly and the consumer willbenefit from this believe me.Emerging technologies benefit theconsumer.

‘‘We need to make sure we

have rules, and those little playersbringing those emerging techno-logies - and they are going to begood technologies because theyare going to be renewable andgood for the environment - theyare the ones we need to protectand make sure we have rules inplace to protect them.’’

Green Party co-leader MetiriaTurei, who attended the meeting,said they supported local,

sustainable generation and thereneeded to more than an ‘‘econ-omic bottom line for the bigplayers and not an awareness,recognition and valuing of howlocal sustainable generation canhave a huge impact on an entirecommunity’’.

‘‘If we are to reduce our contri-bution in this country to climatepollution we need sustainablelocal generation.’’

Pool makeschange afterCODC reviewSTAFF REPORTER

The need for an ‘‘immediate post-incident management process’’has been highlighted in a reviewafter a young girl nearly drownedat the Cromwell Swim Centre.

In a statement, the CentralOtago District Council says in lateJune WorkSafe New Zealandasked the council to participate ina voluntary duty holder reviewinto the incident.

The WorkSafe New Zealandreport supported the recommen-dations from council’s review andput forward other points for con-sideration. Recommendationsinclude the need for continualcommunity education around therequirements for caregivers toactively supervise children undereight years of age, and additionalpromotion of supervision isplanned for the coming weeks toheighten awareness in the lead upto summer.

The review highlights the needto develop an immediate post-incident management process,which is now in place. A finalofficer’s report will be presentedto council’s audit and risk com-mittee on November 28. The auditand risk committee will continueto monitor the completion of rec-ommendations from the reviewprocess.

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Ranfurly is reeling after news itsonly bank will close.

Westpac announced last weekthe closure of 19 branches aroundNew Zealand and the closureswould occur in early November.

Central Otago mayor TonyLepper said like the rest of theManiototo community, he felt‘‘gutted’’ at the loss of the essen-tial rural service.

‘‘I had hoped that commonsense would prevail but that hasnot happened. We will now haveto find an alternative way of look-ing after those people in Ranfurlywho still need a banking service.’’

Maniototo businesswomanAmie Pont said the communitywas sad not only for those whowould lose jobs, but the com-munity was losing its physicalbank.

‘‘I guess in a way with all 19closing the decision was inevi-table really. I think the work wedid as a community has swayedWestpac towards looking at whatservices they can provide us as acommunity.’’

Westpac had proposed to pro-vide education to senior citizens,an ipad or computer in a publicspace and possibly an ATM withdeposit facilities, she said.

‘‘That isn’t guaranteed, but it isvery necessary. We have got somework ahead of us to ensure what-ever is in place, in terms of bank-ing services, meets the majority ofour needs as a community.’’

Some community membershad made noises about changingbanks, she said.

‘‘Most people are waiting to seewhat they provide. If it issubstandard in any way a lot ofpeople are asking what a goodbank would be and they are look-ing at New Zealand-owned banks.It is a big deal changing banks.’’

Ranfurly Four Squareemployee Maxine Millar saideveryone was ‘‘gutted’’ and thenumber of people deciding tochange banks was ‘‘unbeliev-able’’.

‘‘Basically, if there wasanother option that is fine, but wehave old people here. I have hadthree people come in absolutelyfretting how they are going tomanage. They can’t get to Alex-andra, they don’t even have aneftpos card. In winter we areisolated. Clubs need banks, shopsneed banks...it is certainly notgoing to help.’’

The community had held outsome hope the protest might delaythe inevitable, she said.

‘‘There was a bit of hope.’’

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Icing on the cake for businessJO MCKENZIE-MCLEAN

Selection in several categories inthe upcoming New Zealand Exer-cise Awards is the icing on thecake for a Cromwell businesscelebrating its 10th anniversary.

NRG Health and Fitness is asemi-finalist in community excel-lence and education, while twopersonal trainers Jolene Hauptand Issac Boyes (aka Ginge) aresemi-finalists in the up andcoming personal trainer category,as well as small group training.

Owner Chantel Knox said thecentre was celebrating its 10thanniversary and their selection tothe semi-final stages in severalcategories endorsed their stand-ing as a valued community healthand fitness hub.

‘‘We are all about the com-munity. We do a lot more smallteam training now and there is alot more focus on treating thewhole person - on health andwellness for everyone, not just thehardcore fit person. We are morefocused on core and being fit for

life.’’Knox opened the gym in 2006,

having completed a physical edu-cation degree with a doublemajor, and teaching diploma.

The gym had a humble start,operating out of a shed, but thebusiness moved to a spaceattached to the swim centre in2008.

Birthday celebrations will beheld at the gym on October 9 andwill include a barbecue, bouncycastle, spot prizes, competitions -and lots more, she said.

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What should Central OtagoDistrict Council focus on?

CAROLINE TAMBLYNThey should focus on corefunctions, such as water,roads, sewage, that kind ofthing.

VIKI FITZPATRICKThey should get some newfaces in the council, newpeople. They should alsowork on roadimprovements andbeautification in Roxburgh.And some speed control, tomake things safer on roads.

ALASTAIR FORBES, OF

ROXBURGHImproving cycling tracks.Add cycling lanes toRoxburgh roads, andpromote cycling in CentralOtago.

ADELLE BANKSThe council shouldprioritise Alexandra waterquality, the tourismincrease, andmoreopportunities for youngpeople.

JANINE LEMMENS, OF

ROXBURGHThe council should focuson improving Roxburgh’sstreet lighting, as well astraffic calmingmeasures.With the state highwayrunning through the town,speed is a real problem.

Landlord refutes ‘greedy’ claimJO MCKENZIE-MCLEAN

A property owner has hit back atclaims landlords are ‘‘greedy’’ andsays ‘‘banging heads together’’ isnot the answer.

The issue of empty retail build-ings in Alexandra’s town centrewas raised at a mayoralcandidates’ meeting. CandidateMartin McPherson said landlordspreferred to have empty shopsthan think outside the square,some were greedy, and he wanted

to lock them in a room and bangtheir heads together.

John Spark, who has been alandlord in Alexandra for 25years, said he had rented out aTalbert St shop, that had anational tenant in 1995, at 50 percent of the 1995 rental.

‘‘Perhaps if Martin was a rate-payer landlord he might betterunderstand the rental propertybusiness...The rates have doubled,the insurances have trebled sincethen...every rate and insurance

increase takes away the possi-bility of a rent adjustment. Theearthquake survey on this build-ing was done recently and pro-duced a figure between $80,000and $100,000 for remedial work. Itis very hard to justify doing thiswork. Without a tenant, demo-lition is a real possibility.

‘‘The council itself had anempty shop in the town centre -are they also greedy landlords?’’

It is retail - there is not a lot ofinterest in retail. It is hard and I

feel for them. We have droppedthe rent - every tenant that hascome in, the rent has been lessthan the tenant before. The coun-cil are not making it anyeasier...rates keep going up... Any-one that has got an empty shophere, I’m picking if you said tothem that you had someoneinterested in taking your shop,they would nearly bite your handoff. They are keen to do business.Some rent is better than no rent atall.’’

WildingspreadhorrifiesThe wilding pine scourge is the‘‘biggest, single environmentalissue’’ Central Otago faces, OtagoRegional Council candidate GerryEckhoff says.

Eckhoff is seeking re-electionfor a seat on the Otago RegionalCouncil and was with a host ofother ORC candidates, mayoralcandidates and Cromwell Com-munity Board candidates at aforum in Cromwell last week.

‘‘Many talk about water andwater quality, of course that isimportant, but there has beenindependent audits taken thatshow Otago has - despite whatsome tell you - the best water inNew Zealand...Unless we get ontop of the (wilding pines) in thenext two or three years, maybefive, we are going to fail becauseof the seed spread which isexponential. It is horrifying.’’

A member of the publicquestioned regional councilcandidates about the ORC’s rolein funding building works.

‘‘I think we need to let go of thestadium...I never saw the regionalcouncil as having to build build-ings,’’ she said.

Candidate Michael Laws saidthe ORC had $54m in reserves,and their priority was to spend$25m on new headquarters inDunedin.

‘‘We must not allow that wast-age of public money when outthere is an environment in thebalance.’’

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There is real power in the collective

It took a collective effort to get this playground built.

Communities have the ability to bring aboutpositive change when they pull together,writes Erin Reilly.

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You can never be too youngto slip down a slide. Solast weekend I took my8-month-old son to a

brand-spanking new million-dollar playground not far fromour house with the intention ofintroducing him to the wonders ofswings, see-saws and slides.

I’m not even kidding. Therewere literally hundreds ofchildren there. Hundreds. Andevery one of them was laughinggleefully as they hogged theswings, see-saws and slides my8-month-old desperately wanted toplay on (read: his motherdesperately wanted to play on).

I quickly got over mydisappointment though, becausethe sheer enormity of thisplayground is impressive – andI’m not talking about the size of it.What makes this playgroundremarkable is where the moneycame from to make it happen. One

local family donated $500,000towards the project. The councilcontributed a comparativelysmall $100,000 and the rest wasraised through donations andfundraising. Now that’s a lot ofsausage sizzles.

This awesome playgroundwith its towers, slides and gianthamster wheel (I know, right?!) isa prime example of the power ofthe collective – when people see aneed in their community, and justmake it happen. This generousfamily didn’t take ‘‘no’’ for ananswer when the council hadreservations about theirplayground idea; they gathered agroup of community-consciouspeople together and just did it.

Communities all over thecountry could take this attitude toheart. We might moan about theamount of rubbish that we see onthe sides of our roads, or howmuch graffiti appears in a certain

part of town overnight. We mightworry that many local familiesdon’t have enough access to freshveges – or that our kids aregrowing up to believe that peascome from a freezer, not a garden.We might notice kids who don’thave anything to eat at lunchtimewhen our own kids’ bags areoverflowing with food.

Do you know what? Yes, ourlocal councils should fix some ofthese problems, but if we really

care enough to complain aboutthem, maybe we could dosomething about them too. Wecould ask a local building suppliescompany to donate some paint toa community group that wants topaint over graffiti.

We could establish acommunity garden that offersveges in exchange for planting afew seeds or removing a fewweeds. We could launch a‘‘breakfast in schools’’

programme, sponsored by localbusinesses with food or money tospare, and ensure every kid in ourcommunity has the sameopportunities on a full stomach.Or we could be truly Neighbourlyand join in on The GreatCommunity Clean Up, and helpcleanup up our local roadsides,parks and beaches.

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I’m not proud to admit this but afew weeks back I watched severalepisodes of ‘‘Beauty and theBeach’’; a television series thatfollows women heading toThailand for various cosmeticsurgery procedures.

A common theme amongst thewomen is dissatisfaction withtheir ageing bodies and faces.They hope surgery will improvetheir looks and give themconfidence. Most return homethrilled with the results, claimingit will change their lives.

I find it sad they feel the needto take such drastic steps toenhance their self-esteem.

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While I’m not going to be askedto grace the cover of Vogue anytime soon I’m happy enough inmy own skin. I look at old photosand can’t deny I’ve aged but that’slife. The idea of needing or

wanting cosmetic surgery tomake myself feel better or evenworse, to please a man isabhorrent. The man I marry oneday will swiftly become an ex-husband if he dares to suggest it.

I had drinks and pizza with abig group of friends last week. Ihadn’t seen everyone for ages andit was great to catch up with someof the people I am privileged tocall my friends. The groupincluded two couples. While life

has taught me that you neverreally know what goes on behindclosed doors, I’d describe bothcouples as happily married.

I’ve never asked but I’mconfident neither of the wives hashad Botox or cosmetic surgery.Nor have the husbands. Thewives are vibrant, kind andfunny. Their eyes sparkle; theyexude confidence and happiness.They love and they are loved. Idoubt they’d consider cosmeticsurgery. I truly wish more womenwere like that.

It doesn’t matter how far youtravel, or how much money youspend, you won’t find confidencein an operating theatre. You can’tbuy the true radiance of living alife of joy. You have to be like myfriends and somehow find it.

To me that is far moreattractive than any amount ofBotox.❚ Queenstown’s Single Girl islooking for true love. Emailmirror@stl.co.nz

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Queenstown Lakefront will host a smorgasboard of Asian tastes this week, as the

famed Night Noodle Markets hit the resort. Starting on Wedneday 28th, an array of

skewers, satay, dumplings, curries, soups and - naturally - noodles will be on o�er at

the free entry event. Read on for all the details.

First food stop is Melbourne’s Hoy Pinoy - the marinated Filipino style BBQ skewers

have sold out at both previous NZ Night Noodle Markets, so get in quick. Make sure

to head down early and nab a table - there will be seating in the park, as well as a

beach-front Tiger bar from which to enjoy the view.

Next head down to Christchurch locals Pot Sticker Dumplings for some fresh dump-

lings - chicken or pork will be on o�er and with Pot Sticker winning the top vendor

award in Christchurch in February, they’re a vendor not to miss.

Hopefully your belly is still hungry by this stage because you’ll want to try

Auckland’sWhite +Wong’s peking duck rolled pancakes. Or how about the summer

noodle salad from Dunedin’s Running Hawker? Or for a sweet treat, head to Erik’s

Noodles for a Thai crepe!

Check out the full menu online at facebook.com/nightnoodlemarketsNZ

Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options will be available.

EAT UP

WIN ATRIP TO LONDON!

ParkingLimited parking for locals is available at Queenstown Primary School, 20Robins Road, Queenstown. Carpark closes after the Night NoodleMarketsend at 10 PM.

Eftposwill be available at all stalls.

Dietary optionsGluten free, vegan and vegetarian options are available, stop by the infor-mation tent or check with the vendor if you are unsure.

Social mediaFollow the Night Noodle Markets NZ on Facebook and Instagram tokeep up to date - and #NightNoodleMarketsNZ on any photos you aresharing to be re-shared!

AlcoholPlease do not bring your own alcohol - this is a licensed event. Allalcohol must be purchased through the event bars. All patrons wishingto purchase alcohol must have valid ID. No glass is permitted on site.

Once you’ve eaten your ill, head to the

Stuf Tent to vote for your favourite

vendor. Simply by voting you are in the

draw to win a trip to London, �ying

Singapore Airlines!

LEFT:

Auckland

restaurant

White +Wong’s are

making the trip south

for the Night Noodle

Markets.

Pictured: Their peking

duck rolled pancake.

Taking over Queenstown’s Lakefront this week is the

Night Noodle Markets, openWednesday September 28 - Sunday October 2 with an

array of Asian style food and entertainment on o�er.

Vendor Q&A

ABOVE:

Josh Emmet pictured with the famed

MadamWoo hawker rolls, available at

the Night Noodle Markets

Queenstown this week.

Master Chef judge Josh Emmet knows good

food! His thoughts on the Night Noodle Mar-

kets below....

What are youmost looking forward to?

I am really looking forward to the

atmosphere, noises and smells that come with

a great bustling market. And of course eating

as much food as possible!

Which of the Madam Woo Hawker Rolls’ is

your fav?

The Pork Hawker Roll is our most popular dish

at MadamWoo, but I most often eat the chick-

en Hawker – I have a soft spot for the perick

chicken.

What is not to be missed at the Night Noodle

Markets?

Very simple, it is all about the food, enjoying a

drink with friends and family and having fun!

THE DEETS

THEVENDORS

Taco Medic (fusion)

Street Roasters (Chinese)

Pot Sticker Dumpling (Chinese)

Malaysia Delights (Malaysian)

Nom Nom Kitchen (Vietnamese)

MadamWoo (Malaysian)

Running Hawker (Fusion)

Khmer Satay Aways (Cambodian)

Hoy Pinoy (Filipino)

Erik’s Noodles (Mongolian/Thai)

Momo Said Dumplings (Nepalese)

White +Wong’s (Chinese)

The Shan’s Kitchen (Japanese/Korean)

ABOVE:

The Shan’s Kitchen’s Japanese Soba

Noodles.

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Connectabus driver Greg Arnold loves his job. DASHA KUPRIENKO

He welcomes you with a smile anda ‘‘hey darling’’.

He’s a Queenstown RitchieConnectabus driver and he loveshis job.

‘‘What an office to have,’’ saysGreg Arnold, grinning andpointing at the Remarkables.

Arnold said you had to be apeople person to handle the work.

His generous yet humorousapproach towards his job explainswhy he fit right in.

‘‘My boss says that I alwayscome to work to amuse myself,’’he laughed.

‘‘You can’t take yourself tooseriously.’’

I joined Arnold at 11.30am onFriday and he was on the airportshift.

It was a slow day. Arnoldwould wait for a couple ofminutes at the main stops,waiting for passengers to load andsometimes not get anyone.

With half a dozen people on thebus, when we arrive at the airporthe opens the door and yells‘‘Queenstown Airport’’.

‘‘You always gotta do that.Because remember that we speakand read in English and noteveryone else does.’’

Tourists from the big citieswere used to massive airports andwouldn’t always get off the bus attheir destination.

‘‘Even when you tell them it’sthe airport they look at you like‘eek I don’t trust you’.’’

As the person who deals withthousands of drivers daily,Arnold defends Asian drivers,saying locals can be ’’just as bad’’.

The worst kind of drivers arethose on their phones.

‘‘That’s a hate of mine. You seethem crawling along 20km anhour with their head down.’’

Being based in Queenstown,Arnold dealt with a lot of tourists,but admitted Australians were hisfavourites.

He takes the mickey out of

Aussies and vice versa, and ‘‘theylove it’’.

‘‘You gotta have a bit of funwith tourists.’’

He also pointed out remark-able locations, gave travelling

tips, and practically turned into atour guide when tourists hoppedon the bus.

Being a bus driver in Queens-town might not be the easiest job,especially during the ski season

traffic, but Arnold focuses on thepositives. Like seeing themountains all day long.

‘‘I do love my job.’’❚ Let us know your interesting 60Minute ideas at mirror@stl.co.nz

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Event listings

Events in theMirror coverage areaare listed free of charge subject tospace availability andmay beremovedwithout notice. Emaillistings todasha.kuprienko@fairfaxmedia.co.nzby noon on the Friday beforepublication.

WEDNESDAYNight noodle markets: A range ofhigh-quality food vendors will offerdelicious, authentic Asianmealsfrom a hawker-stylemarket alongQueenstown’s lakefront.From 4pmtill 10pm for five nights, free entry.North Korea: Devastating accountsof life fromNorth Korean refugeeshave prompted the UN to condemnthe Kim regime. But is this enough tomake political change? AssociateProfessor Bob Huish, of Canada’sDalhousie University, speaks at theRees Hotel from 6 to 7.30pm.Register at connect@catalystnz.org.$5 at the door.Pilates: Lake Hawea CommunityCentre. EveryWednesday from6pm.Cost $10.Stich ‘n Bitch: Craft and chat atEdgewater Hotel, Sargood Drive,Wanaka, everyWednesday from7pm. All welcome.Altrusa InternationalQueenstown: meet firstWednesday of eachmonth at theSenior Citizens rooms, 10MemorialStreet.Enquiries topresident.queenstown@altru-sa.org.nzQueenstown Pure NRG (NewRotary Generation): meet everyWednesday. Contactpurenrgqt@gmail.comShotover 4WD Club: meet firstWednesday eachmonth at 7.30pmat St Johns rooms, Frankton,Contact; 442 9168Line Dancing: EveryWednesdayfrom 12.30pm to 2.30pm at theArrowtownHall. Contact: Jackie (03)974 4682 or 021 284 0681Play bridge: Wanaka Bridge Clubmeets 7pm everyWednesday at itsclub rooms at 9 Cliff Wilson St.Learn salsa: Wanaka Social Dancepresents beginners and intermediatestreet Latin dancing everyWednesday at the Dance Out LoudStudio. Formore info on 0210396537.Mixed craft group: 1pm everyWednesday at the Alexandra DistrictClub. Contact hazyfrazy@gmail.com.St John Cromwell YouthDivision: Meet everyWednesday atSt John Rooms, Barry Ave. Penguins5-6.15pm and cadets from6pm-7.30pm. Inquiries tonicola.hansen@gmail.com or visityouth.stjohn.org.nzCare and Friendship: 11am in theCatholic Church Hall in Sligo St,Cromwell. This is a light-hearted day

out for senior people, all welcome.$8 for lunch, transport available.Phone 445 1044.

THURSDAYNight Noodle Markets: atQueenstown’s lakefront. From 4pmtill 10pm. Free entry.Meet the QLDC candidates:meeting for the Lake Hayes andShotover Country Communities.Graze Restaurant, Lake Hayes Estateat 7pm. All welcome.Meditation Class: every Tuesday11am and Thursday 5.45pm. Kohaaccepted. QueenstownDharmaCentre, 12 Lake St. Contact Andrea021440537Queenstown bookclub: Meetinglast Thursday of everymonth atQueenstown Library from6pm to7pmduring school term time. Allwelcome.Queenstown Organ andKeyboard Club: meet fortnightlyon Thursdays from 1.30pm to 4pm.Contact 441 4123.Queenstown Car Club: meet firstThursday of eachmonth atGoldridge Hotel at 7.30pm. Contact442 2746Quiz Night @ Armando`s:Melmore Terrace. 6pm start, $5 per-person. .Crank Cycles Ride Night: 7pmevery Thursday, departing from theGolden Gate Lodge. Everyonewelcome. Bikes available. Phone 4454107Cromwell Pottery Group: Meetsevery Thursday 10am-4pm,Saturday’s club day 10am-4pm@the clubrooms on Inniscort St.Inquiries 4453010.Wanaka Farmers Market: EveryThursday, 3pm - 6pmoutsideSpeight’s Ale House on ArdmoreStreet. Nowwith arts and crafts.Knit Club Wanaka: EveryThursday, Alchemy Bar, 5.30pm.Contact shop@woven.co.nz.

FRIDAYNight Noodle Markets: at

Queenstown’s lakefront. From 4pmtill 10pm. Free entry.Bone health lecture: The RoyalSocietyWanaka branch presents theNew Zealand Rutherford Lecture byDistinguished Professor Ian Reid.‘‘Big Steps Forward: Osteoporosisand bone disease.’’ WanakaPresbyterian Church Hall, 6pm. $5entry fee.Rotary book sale: A three daybook sale inWanaka starts today.LakeWanaka Centre 10am - 6pmFriday and Saturday, 10am - 2pm

Sunday.Winter table games: Weekly cardsand table games at the Lake HaweaCommunity Centre, every Fridayfrom 1.30pm. Contact Louana4432345 orMarj 4437472.Simply Meditate: Classes aresuitable for everyone. Bookings notrequired. Friday’s from 10.15am to11am at St Peter’s Parish Centre, 2Church St, Queenstown. Suggesteddonation of $5 per class.Local Produce Market: PioneerPark, Centennial Ave, Alexandra, 11 to

2.30pm. Contact Adrienne Lamb027248 8815.

Southern Fun Felters: First Fridayof everymonth at CromwellAnglican Church Hall, 10.30am -3.30pm. BYO lunch, feltingequipment and fibres. Contacts: BevMuir, Cromwell, 0272001057;MaureenMcKenzie, Alexandra, 03488842; Jillian Shaw, Roxburgh, 034469009; Heather Kerr, Wanaka, 034434151.

Stepping forward in Wanaka

Research has led toimprovements tobone health.

Awardwinning researcherProfessor Ian Reid of AucklandUniversity has spent a lifetimefindingways to help older peoplelive amore sturdy life.

Reid delivers the 2016Rutherford Lecture, Big StepsForward: Osteoporosis and BoneDisease, inWanaka on Friday.

His 30 year career has led todiscoveries and new treatmentsthat can improve bone health. Hewill discuss the impact and

treatment of bone diseasesincluding osteoporosis and Paget’sdisease.

Reid has played a key role indebunking the idea that vitamin Dand calcium supplements wereuseful in treating bone disorders. Inan interviewwith Stuff last year,Reid saidmedicines are needed torebuild the skeleton post-menopause.

‘‘If you want to have strongerbones, then you either need toswitch on the activity ofosteoblasts, or switch off theactivity of the bone absorbing cells,the osteoclasts. And it’s the balancein cellular activity that willdetermine how big or how strongyour bones are, andwhether

they’re getting stronger or gettingweaker,’’ Reid told Stuff.

Reductions in bone density canbe a serious problem for women,loss starting aroundmenopauseand fallingmore rapidly than inmen, who lose density from aboutthe age of 60. Fractures aremorecommon in women from themid-50s. Reid is the deputy dean ofAuckland University’s Faculty ofMedical and Health Sciences.

He is hosted by theWanakabranch of the Royal Society andsupported by the Health ResearchCouncil and Osteoporosis NZ.

Hear Reid: September 30,Presbyterian Community Centre,Tenby Street, 6pm. $5 entry, allwelcome.

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What’s On

SATURDAYManhattan Short Film Festival: atCentral Stories Cinema, in Alexandra,today and Sunday. Ten internationalfinalists to be screenedwith viewersvoting on best film and actor.Winners are forwarded to New Yorkfor international result. Screeningtimes are 7.30pmon Saturday 5pmon Sunday, October 2. Tickets: $15.Glenorchy Fishing Competition:from 6.30am til 4pm at the northend of LakeWakatipu. Entries fromsongreenstone@gmail.com, BoldPeak Lodge or Glenorchy Hotel.Accepted until 10am.Men,Women,Junior and Children categories. Moreinfo Sonya 027 7655125, Brylee 0212515542, Hayley 027 2927811.Comedy gold: Ben Hurley from 7Days and Brendhan Lovegrove atSkyCity. Doors open at 7pm, showstarts at 8pm. Tickets on eventfinda$20 or door sales $30.Spring planting: WakatipuReforestation Trust tree planting atJardine Park, Kelvin Heights, from9am till 12pm. Bring gloves, tools andyour enthusiasm. More info:facebook.com/wrtqt.org.nz

Quilters workshops: QueenstownQuilters and Patchworkers host aweekendworkshop at the LakeHayes Pavilion with a chance to seedifferent stages of the quilt-makingprocess. Open to the public 11am -3pmboth days. Quilts also ondisplay. For further info pleasecontact: Robyn Bitcheno 021 0372070Night NoodleMarkets: atQueenstown’s lakefront. From 1pmtill 10pm. Free entry.Alexandra Harriers/Walkers: visitthe Bendigomining areas. Meet atusual spot at 12.30pm. Day guestswelcome. Details atalexharriers.co.nzQueenstown EmbroiderersGuild: meet second Saturday ofeachmonth at St Margaret’s ChurchHall, Frankton from 10am to 4pm.Stitching days eachWednesday10am to 3pm at the Stitching Post, inArrowtown. Contact: Jenny (03) 2488502Wakatipu Dog Agility Club: meet10.30am Saturday’s at Jardine Park,Kelvin Heights. All dogs over 12months welcome, no previousexperience required. Contact Kate021 216 2654

Remarkable Runners:Queenstown running clubmeetsevery Saturday for social fun run. Allwelcome. More info onremarkablerunners.co.nz.

SUNDAYNight ‘n Day Rainbow Run: run orwalk 5km aroundMolyneux Parkfrom 11am, and be brightlydecorated. Suitable for people of allages and levels of fitness. Childrenaged 12 and undermust beaccompanied by an adult. Limitednumbers, tickets: sportotago.co.nz.Night Noodle Markets: atQueenstown’s lakefront. From 1pmtill 10pm. Free entry.Bannockburn Bud Burst Festival:Bannockburn Hotel from 2pm to7pm. Free admission.Cromwell Country Music Club:meets first Sunday of eachmonth atthe Town and Country Club,Melmore Tce in Cromwell at 2 pm.Walk up blackboard artists. Freeentry. Enquiries Mike Hedges 4454070.Alexandra Croquet Club: Learnand play 1pm Sundays andTuesdays. Kenmare St, Green,

Alexandra. Newmembers welcome.Contact Carol on 448 6511.Petanque Cromwell: Every SundayandWednesdays 1.30pm at OldCromwell Town. InquiriesMargaretBall 445 3678.

MONDAYQueenstown Photography Club:Meet first Monday eachmonth at7pm at Goldridge resort . More infoon info@qtohotoclub.co.nz ofqtphotoclub.co.nz.Wanaka Walkers: Pack a lunch andmeet on the lakefront opposite theshowgrounds, Mondays 9.30am. Formore info call 021474904Alcoholics Anonymous: PlunketRooms, Ardmore Street, Wanaka,8pm. Openmeeting, all welcome.Art Group: Mondays 9.30am-2pm.Craft clubrooms 44b Inniscort St.Inquiries 4451359. Newmemberswelcome.Age Concern Tai Chi: for arthritisand general wellbeing 9.30am-10.25am at Anglican Church Hall.Contact Clare 4451291. Steady as yougo: 10.30-11.30am, contact Gwenda4450510.Table Tennis: Cromwell

Presbyterian Church hall everyMonday 7-9pm. Contact Jim 022 1873224.

TUESDAYWeight Watchers: Alexandrameeting 6pm at Central Stories sideroom. All welcome,membershipfees apply. ContactAmelia.Paterson@weightwatcher-s.co.nz formore details or just popalong to ameeting.Queenstown Contract BridgeClub: Bridge sessions every Tuesday7pmupstairs at Queenstown EventsCentre. Convenor Justine Cranfield4423432

Queenstown Film Society: EveryTuesday at Dorothy Browns Cinemafrom8.30pm. More info:queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz

Queenstown Toastmasters: Meetevery second Tuesday from 7pm to8:30pm at St John Rooms, DouglasSt, Frankton. Contact: Simon on 4414611 or visitqueenstowntoastmasters.org.nz

Meditation Class: every Tuesday11am and Thursday 5.45pm. Classesongoing-everyonewelcome, noprevious experience needed. Kohaaccepted. QueenstownDharmaCentre, 12 Lake St. Contact Andrea021440537

Wakatipu Tramping Club: Meetsfirst Tuesday eachmonth at 7.30pmat St Margarets Church Hall,Frankton.

Rotary Club: Wanaka Rotariansmeet at theMt Iron Garden Bar andFunction Centre, Albert TownTavern, 6pm for 6.30pm.

Meet a Justice of the Peace: JPservices are available at CommunityNetworks, 73 Brownston Street,10-2pm.Make an appointment4437799.

Alexandra Pipe Band: meetsTuesdays 7.30pm. Transport fromCromwell available. Contact Duncan4450400.

Fine Thyme Singers: meetTuesdays 7pm at the Supper Room,Lodge Bldg, Old Town. Inquiries4453245.

Cromwell Drop-In Centre: The Hutfrom 10am-2pm every secondTuesday. Play pool, bring crafts or amovie. Cost $4 andmust be over 18.

COLOURFUL FUNContestants from Sport Otagoprepare for the Night ‘n DayRainbowRun in Alexandra. Therun on Sunday is based on thecolourful celebration of theIndian Holi Festival. Participantsrun andwalk a 5km coursearoundMolyneux Park, beingbrightly decorated as they go.The colour is provided by a non-toxic powder whichwashesaway easily. Children 12 andundermust be accompanied byan adult. Ticket details fromsportotago.co.nz.

Literary inspirationFocusing on the importance of conservingCentral Otago’s unique character.

Author Owen Marshall FFXNZBOOKS

Author OwenMarshall, master ofthe short story, poet Brian Turnerand non-fiction writer Mary Hobbswill provide the literary inspirationfor this year’sAcross the Bridge inBannockburn event.

One of the organisers JanHawkins said the trio will givereadings at the Bannockburn Hotelat an ‘‘Essentially Central’’ literaryforum on Saturday.

‘‘The discussion, facilitated byRobin Dicey, will focus on theimportance of conserving CentralOtago’s unique character.’’

The fifth annual Across theBridge in Bannockburn event isfacilitated by Cromwell CommunityArts.

It runs until October 2 andincludes exhibitions, wine tastingand competitions aimed atchallenging people’s creativity, shesaid.

‘‘There’s lots of new stuff thisyear.

‘‘It’s all about getting people outto Bannockburn, but it’s also for thelocals to just get together and havesome fun.’’

A highlight will be the returntoday of the Reel Life filmsshowcasing remarkable historicfootage of rural Otago andSouthland.

‘‘They showed some of thesefilms, from as early as 1913, in thelovely old historic woolshed atKawarau Station some time agoand people have been requesting arepeat ever since.’’

Bannockburn Hotel is hosting a‘‘Budburst Festival’’ on Sunday, withblindwine tasting and build-your-own fascinator competitions.❚ Tickets are available fromCromwell i-site. Inquiries tohmcp@xtra.co.nz or 027 229 8307.

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former MasterTrade building at 4 Ree Crescent inCromwell in early October.

The joiners and co-directors, who between themhave more than 50 years experience in the industry,are passionate about joinery and have alwayswanted to set up their own business.

Originally from the United Kingdom, Mark spent15 years working as a joiner on Grade 1 listed build-ings where he used a variety of traditionalwoodworking techniques on the historic buildings.

He moved to Alexandra with his family in 2003after attending a trade fair in the UK and immedi-ately being offered a job in New Zealand.

He worked as a joiner in Alexandra for five years,before working for the Department of Conservationfor four years where he renovated the departments’old buildings and huts.

For the past couple of years he has worked as aself-employed builder.

Hailing from Southland, Brendon has been ajoiner for more than 20 years. He began his appren-ticeship in Winton for a local joiner, where he workedhis way up in the business to become a project man-ager responsible for 18 staff members.

Seeking a lifestyle change, Brendon moved toCromwell with his family in 2011, where he has beenworking as the workshop foreman for a local joinerybusiness.

Both Brendon and Mark say the timing was rightfor them to join forces and set up their business, withthe region booming with new builds and renovationwork from locals and people moving to the area.

Between them, the pair has a huge variety ofskills and they can produce anything related to tim-ber joinery, as well as pre-hung doors and exteriortimber joinery.

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New joinery business in Cromwell

Left to right: Mark Harrison, Kate Rule-

Munro office manager, Brendon Munro.

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From previous page.Mark’s passion is producing bespoke timber join-

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Some of Brendon’s more challenging projectsinclude bus fit-outs and producing exposed featuretrusses.

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They have invested heavily in the latest techno-logies, including computerised CNC technology.

They will cover all of Central Otago and theSouthern Lakes, but will also work as far as South-land and Canterbury.

B & M Joinery are also agents for Invercargill-based glass company E.Scape Glass, which is theonly glass company in New Zealand to manufacturetoughened slumped glass.

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8:30 Hot Bench R 9am The Crowd Goes Wild R 9:30