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WĀNAKA SNOW GEAR SALE

WSSC ATHLETE HOSTING

Can you provide a home away from home? The opportunity to live with a local and to truly discover Wānaka for a hardworking athlete?

Become a Host family this winter and welcome an international athlete into your home. Athletes arriving in August and September.

If you are interested in hosting, please contact Flick at race@wanakasnowsports.co.nz

KAHU YOUTH

Environmental Guardians Programme - Grounded

Are you interested in conservation and sustainability? Do you want to encourage people to save the planet? Facilitated by experts in education and environmental studies our Environmental Guardians Program will explore areas of environmental issues that have meaning to them such as; native biodiversity, water quality, air quality, plastic waste and climate change. As a member you will help to create conservation projects and initiatives while collaborating with other local groups such as WAI Wānaka, exposing youth to the latest environmental solutions.

When: Mondays 3:30pm – 5:00pm (during term time)

Starting: 1 May - 26 June, meet at The Crib, 11 Russell Street, Wānaka

Cost: $35

Upper Clutha Youth Council (UCYC) (11 - 17 years)

Founded in 2015, the Upper Clutha Youth Council (UCYC) was created to be the voice of The Upper Clutha Youth. Meeting regularly, the members of UCYC discuss methods in which they can implement positive change throughout the community as young people, for the benefit of young people. Activities and philanthropy include the Matariki Festival, The Colour Run, BBQs, school expos, Bluemoon parties and much more! Every meeting you are provided with refreshments. Joining UCYC is FREE and if you are a young person attending Grades 7-13 (10–18 years old). Speak to your Chairperson to sign up!

When: Tuesday 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Where: The Crib,11 Russell Street,

Term price: FREE

Hustle 3 May -21 June (11-17 years)

Hustle is an interactive afterschool programme aimed at encouraging youth to get active by participating in alternative sports and activities. Past activities include sailing, banana boating, mountain biking, orienteering, soccer, baseball, zorbing, boxing, bowling, golfing, archery and much more! Sign up now.

When: Wednesday 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Where: Different locations within Wānaka

Term price: $75.00

Hoiho Adventure Club (Female Gender) 4 May -29 June (11-17 years)

Kahu Youths Adventure Clubs are one of our longest running programmes. The programme's aim is helping to foster new friendships, build self esteem, try new activities, and learn how to operate as a team all while having fun. At the end of each term the groups combine for one large activity.

The Hoihos run on Thursday's after school during term time and are female specific. The activities include; rock climbing, futsal, swimming, movie making, paintballing, sailing, kayaking, cooking, group cinema trips, games days, biking, arts and crafts and youth led activities.

Term 2 will start the second week of school (4 May) but you can sign up now. It run until the last week before the winter holidays. Sign up for Hoiho's 9 weeks of fun activities!

When: Thursday 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Where: Picked up from MAC at 3:15pm

Term price: $150.00

THE MAGIC CARPET MUSIC TRUST 

Celebrates May is NZ Music Month

Friday 12 May

4-5pm Music Room 1 at Mt Aspiring College Music Department
Masterclasses in voice, strings, piano with Rakuto, Mark & Sofia for Cholula, Ivy and Matilda
Students & teachers encouraged at attend

7-8pm at Community Hub, the Michael Sidey Auditorium

Classical Pop Concert. No charge for all ages (over 10 recommended)

Saturday 13 May 7-9pm at Aspiring Lifestyle Village

Music teachers are invited to help The Magic Carpet Music Trust celebrate their 1st Birthday
Live music, cash bar, birthday cake, raffles and auctions.

Sunday 14 May 10am at Scroggin Cafe

Informal chat about anything with the visiting musicians. All students & teachers welcome.

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.

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 2023. 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.