Lucy Ibbotson

A Cardrona Valley developer has gained consent to build three farm buildings on his land, but has been refused permission to proceed with a separate project to establish a building platform on a neighbouring property.

What started out as a cheap way to see New Zealand has evolved into a far more meaningful journey for Wanaka man Jup Brown.

Wanaka-based freeskier Janina Kuzma overcame stiff competition to be chosen as New Zealand's snow sports athlete of the year on Saturday night.

About 25 people attended a public workshop to discuss options for the Wanaka Sports Facility site on Wednesday night.

The Chevron fuel terminal in Dunedin was out of action yesterday for the third consecutive day after freezing conditions, then a computer fault, halted its gantry operations, leaving the BP depot to pick up the slack.

Wanaka's fuel woes continued yesterday, with many motorists "panic buying" petrol before the supply was nearly exhausted for a second time.

Wanaka motorists have been stocking up on fuel this week after the two main petrol supplies in the town were exhausted - and problems with fuel shortages look set to continue today.

Further commercial and residential development is likely in Cardrona following a resource consent application for a 56-lot subdivision on land opposite the Cardrona Hotel.

The father of a former Mount Aspiring College pupil rumoured to be dating actress Lindsay Lohan says he is blissfully ignorant over his son's alleged involvement with the troubled Hollywood starlet.

A permanent memorial to rural community stalwart and businesswoman Heather Perriam will be unveiled in the Tarras village tomorrow.