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MESSAGE FROM 'PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF MAC'

Sunday afternoon 7 May, 3.00pm-5.00pm

Let’s build a stronger parent community and have some fun doing it, getting together a Sunday afternoon each term. We can help the new families feel connected and get to spend a few hours together, at exciting locations around Wānaka.

We will be meeting up Term 2, in the cafe at Cinema Paradiso, Sunday 7 May, 3.00pm-5.00pm. If the weather is nice we can spill over into the outdoor space between the cinema and the Next Chapter Bookshop. Both Andrea, from Cinema Paradiso and Sally, from Next Chapter Books, are excited to give us a unique space to gather. If you want/need to bring your child/ren, the cinema will hold a special screening at 3.00pm for them, so the parents can meet up.

We have plans for future Sunday afternoon meet ups at 'Hello Ranger', Rippon pop-up restaurant, and next summer a vineyard and maybe even a BBQ at Wānaka Station Park. We hope to see you Sunday 7 May at 3.00pm at Cinema Paradiso and Next Chapter!

WĀNAKA SNOW GEAR SALE

WASTEBUSTERS REPAIR REVOLUTION 

Wastebusters is running a series of repair events as part of the Repair Revolution and we’re looking for fixers and volunteers of all kinds!

If you, or anyone you know, enjoys repairing things and sharing your know-how, they invite you to join us as a volunteer fixer. They are also looking for all-round volunteers to help with the smooth running of the events.

Your repair superpowers in fixing household items such as computers, electronics, small appliances, furniture, clothes, jewellery, books, bikes, instruments, toys, skis and more are all welcome.

Amateur aficionados as well as professional repairers are all welcome as volunteers. Wastebusters will happily collect information about professional repair services and share it through their Repair Directory after the event to connect our community with local services and build a culture of repair.

There is further information and a sign-up form on the Wastebusters website here.

If you’re interested, please complete this form and Wastebusters will be in touch:

Volunteer expression of interest form

Upcoming Repair events:

Luggate: Saturday 13 May, Luggate Memorial Centre, 11am - 3pm

These events are funded by the QLDC Zero Waste District Programme  

BIKE WĀNAKA GRANTS

Bike Wānaka continues to support up and coming young Wānaka mountain bikers to gain experience and represent their region or country while living in Central Otago.

Two grants of $1,000 each are available in 2023, supporting one female and one male rider.

Applications for the grant close at 5.00pm on 15 May 2023.

• The applicant must be a member of Bike Wānaka (individual or family) & aged under 20 as at 1 January 2024.
• Applicants can apply to attend any recognised event with preference given to NZ Secondary School / National Series / UCI Youth Series / World Championship events that progress the athletes competitive career.

• Applicants must reside in the Wānaka area, or have your family home here if attending education elsewhere.

Key criteria we will be awarding the grants on include previous competitive results, commitment to undertake events in 2023/24 ability to be a positive ambassador for Wānaka and the Club, being a good role model for younger riders and desire to give back to the community.

Email secretary@bikewanaka.org.nz for an application.

2023 CARDRONA X TREBLE CONE LOCAL CHILD SEASON PASS

The 2023 Cardrona x Treble Cone Local Child Season Passes are now available to purchase online by following the link - https://secure.cardrona-treblecone.com/s/local-school-child-season-pass/p/local-school-child-season-pass-2023

Year 1- 8     $155 

 Year 9 –13  $225

We hope to you out there this season!

NZSKI 3 PEAK SEASON PASSES

3 Peak Season Passes for Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt are available for enrolled students in the Wānaka community.

• You can purchase online – up until 31 May 23. NZSki will manage the eligibility audit directly with eligible local schools.

• From June 1 purchasing only at town Snowcentre (corner Camp and Shotover St) or by phone 0800 697 547, in this instance you will need to bring/supply evidence of enrolment at your school.

• Primary School Passes

• Secondary School Passes

• Children 5 and under - ski free. Please use this link for any 5 years and under as at 1 June 2023

Any questions please reach out to NZSki via info@nzski.com or call 0800 697 547.