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Hey Glenorchy,

SPRING IS COMING. TIME TO START LOOKING TOWARDS SUMMER

I'm popping a note up on the board today to re-launch my business coaching here in town.

The GY locals rate is $100 an hour, which is less than half what I normally charge.

If you're keen for a half hour complimentary session to get started then let me know!

Business Coaching - Glenorchy

Danelle Jones
Custodian, tribe Leadership Retreats

AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY OR VIDEO

For real estate, AirBnB listings, Council project developments, aerial mapping, checking on stockor simply an image of your own residence in the stunning environment we live in.

Give me a call and I'll let you know what can be achieved. 

Community Composting Initiative – Update

In April 2017, The Headwaters presented a proposal to install a continuous flow, automated
composting facility (the Earth FlowTM composter) on their site on Oban Street for processing
compostable waste produced by Mrs Woolly’s General Store and Camp Glenorchy, with the
view to opening it up to the community, if there was sufficient interest.

The Headwaters requested feedback on the proposal from the Glenorchy community through a presentation
to the Glenorchy Community Association on 6 April 2017, followed by information on the
Glenorchy Community website and interviews with local businesses and local residents
(apologies if we didn’t get around to you all!).
Thank you for everyone who provided input. The findings indicate we have a very
environmentally conscious community, with the majority of respondents already undertaking
home composting or providing food waste as animal feed. Whilst most local businesses
were in favour of a community composting program in Glenorchy, quite a few of these were
already committed to providing their compostable waste as a resource to other parties.
Whilst most of the residents interviewed indicated they were in favour of a composting
program in Glenorchy in general, only about one-third indicated they would participate. The
key reasons given were that compostable waste was seen as a resource for animal feed and
replenishing the soil, and also home composting was considered more convenient.
However, waste audits of The Headwaters operations during the off-peak and peak
seasons, and discussions with interested local businesses, indicate that there is likely to be
sufficient compostable material available to warrant installation of an Earth Flow composter
in Glenorchy. The Headwaters is preparing an application to seek funding for the project,
from the Ministry for Environment Waste Minimisation Fund. Applications must be submitted
before 14 May 2018, with successful applicants notified in October 2018 and funding
provided from March 2019. The project would also need to obtain the necessary consents
prior to construction and operation.
The Intermodal Earth Flow composter that The Headwaters is considering, is made by
Green Mountain Technologies (compostingtechnology.com/earth-flow), and designed to fit
inside a 20 foot shipping container. The unit can process up to 0.5 tonne of organic matter
per day using aerobic ‘hot’ (50 – 65 degrees Celsius) composting. Organic matter is added
to the load end, and a travelling auger mixes the compost and moves the compost slowly
towards the discharge end of the vessel producing a high-quality compost in two to three
weeks.

The unit has the following engineering controls:
• Fully enclosed insulated system – provides control over process air, limits noise, and
prevents pests.
• Mixing auger – oxygenates the compost, breaks up anaerobic pockets, and evenly
distributes moisture. The auger can be programmed to mix 2-4 times per day, or
used manually.
• Positive aeration system – to boost oxygen in the pile.
• Bulking agent – provides carbon for the composting process, absorbs moisture, and
provides air space in the pile to maintain optimum composting conditions. The
Headwaters is looking at shredded cardboard and dry garden waste as key bulking
agents.
• Biofiltration – all process air passes through a biofilter to remove odour, before being
released outside of the container.
The composter would be located at The Headwaters site on Oban Street. Whilst the details
of the proposal have not been finalised, it is expected that the Earth Flow unit will be located
behind the existing General Store away from the site boundary. Collection of compostable
waste from the community is likely to be at a central drop-off point on site and any excess
compost produced would made available to the community.
If you would like further information on the project, or have any comments or questions,
please email The Headwaters at info@TheHeadwaters.co.nz, or drop a written comment in
to the General Store, before 1 May 2018.
Intermodal-Cut-Sheet.pdf Earth-Flow-Features-Benefits.pdf Community-Composting-Initiative-Update-5-April-2018.pdf

Calling all those interested in playing netball in Queenstown on either Saturdays or of an evening during the winter competitions

Competition runs from late April till August

If you would like to be part of the team please contact Brylee 021 2515542 for more information

IN GOOD CONDITION

In good condition, looked after. Max speed 10kph.
Offers over $200 please.
Located in Glenorchy, happy to transport to Queenstown.

Contact Vladka 027 680 4747.

PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE AT GLENORCHY KITCHEN

Two days per week (Sun & Mon)

Early start (5am) - early finish (10am-ish)

Great pay and flexibility!

Contact Monica - 027 3620271

With Debbie's apologies and an explanatory missive attached, please be advised of amended Nurse Clinic visiting times as follows:

Wednesday February 7th 10am - 1pm    -   as usual

THURSDAY    February 15       11.00 – 1.00

THURSDAY    February 22       11.00 – 1.00

THURSDAY    March  1st          11.00 – 1.00

THURSDAY    March 8th          11.00 – 1.00

THURSDAY    March 15th        11.00 – 1.00

NURSE-CLINIC-SCHEDULE.pdf

Part-time position available

in customer service and general farm work.

If you are energetic, enthusiastic, and have some farm experience we’d love to hear from you.

May suit young person willing to learn.

We offer:

approximately 20 hours per week;

we can help with accommodation for the right person.

Interested?

Come and see us at Glenorchy Animal Experience, 225 Glenorchy-Paradise Road or contact us:

info@glenorchyanimalexperience.co.nz

021 2527753

Starting 2nd November every Thursday evening at 6pm until the end of March.

For November only anyone wanting to learn can come along at 5.30 for free tuition.