Hi community, I have not done one of these for a while.

Starting with the hot debate on supplying our children with alcohol as they learn the art of communication while under the influence of beer, wine and mixers.

The nature of the occasion must be taken into consideration before you go and buy for them. The main issues are; they must be supervised (continuous), a sensible limit for the age (the adult is the decider in this battle), the

alcohol level of the drink supplied is a factor too, (alcohol removed and low alcohol drinks to be discussed), alternatives are to be supplied (non-alcoholic drinks) and of course food to be given.

If they are going to another person’s place, written permission must be given to an adult who is there and going to stay there. Safe transport is to be mandatory. Section 241 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 has it all there. The penalties can also be located in the same Act.

Take this opportunity to at least have a decent conversation with the ones who have begun to not listen to you as they now know everything. Let them learn from you in this very important step in life. Remember that they will get it wrong and will need a shoulder to cry on. Make sure it is there and have the best words ready for them.

A drink driver was caught at the checkpoint on Friday, off to court for this person. Another person under 20 received an infringement notice and both are not able to drive for 12 hours.

One male drove while being forbidden and had his car impounded.

A crash was put down to the oncoming driver failing to dip their headlights. This is as annoying as the moths are to clean off the grill of the car in the morning. Please all persons in the car check the driver is doing the right thing for the oncoming cars.

Cycle helmets and lights at night will be a focus, as the injury from not having these on the right places are costly to the community. Fines will be issued.

The Agricultural and Pastural Show on the weekend was great. Hundreds of happy people using the day’s events as an awesome family gathering. To all involved we thank you. It was a great day and boost for our community.

A few dysfunctional people took it upon themselves to throw bananas around the Night and Day store at 3am on Sunday morning. Good luck with the job application if this is the best you can show to the public.

The staff here in Wanaka would like to thank you all for being great and we love the odd wave as we drive past. Keep it up and I hope you’re getting ready for the up and coming winter sport season.