Party-goers welcome new year across region
Party-goers welcome new year across region
Thousands gathered at the Wanaka and Queenstown lakefronts for the return of New Year’s Eve festivities and fireworks.
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'A bollocking needed' after fire near Queenstown
'A bollocking needed' after fire near Queenstown
Angry residents say Fire and Emergency NZ "need a right royal bollocking'' after agreeing to a billionaire’s safety plan for a fireworks display that is believed to have started a rural fire near Queenstown.
'Bollocking needed' after fire near Queenstown
'Bollocking needed' after fire near Queenstown
Angry residents say Fire and Emergency NZ "need a right royal bollocking'' after agreeing to a billionaire’s safety plan for a fireworks display that is believed to have started a rural fire near Queenstown.
Liquor ban for a ‘good reason’
Liquor ban for a ‘good reason’
Police are front footing their approach in Wanaka, saying they will strictly enforce an alcohol ban, there will be no getting out of fines and 40 extra police have been stationed in the resort.
Relaunch for popular tracks app in time for peak season
Relaunch for popular tracks app in time for peak season
Outdoor enthusiasts are being wished an "appy" new year by Lake Wanaka Tourism and the Mountain Safety Council.
Forging lasting friendships, making memories
Forging lasting friendships, making memories
Glendhu Bay campers have been connecting every New Year’s Eve for decades, forging multi-generational friendships that nourish their souls, Marjorie Cook reports.
Draft community plan delay
Draft community plan delay
There has been a delay in completing the Tarras draft community plan.
Busy times for camping grounds
Busy times for camping grounds
Wanaka's camping grounds are filling up with regular holiday makers arriving for another season of fun.
‘Fresh start’ for troubled Wānaka development
‘Fresh start’ for troubled Wānaka development
An unkempt construction site in Wānaka should soon be a thing of the past, with the new Auckland-based owner keen to begin building a 69-unit residential and retirement complex in February.
Staff shortages result in public holiday queues
Staff shortages result in public holiday queues
The reality of increased summer tourism and staff shortages began to hit home in Wānaka’s town centre yesterday, as many hospitality businesses closed for the public holiday.
Fun in the sun
Fun in the sun
Lakefront land with shade on it was premium real estate in Wānaka yesterday and the squeeze on shade has been forecast to continue until the end of the week.
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Outpouring of joy after World Cup win
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Outpouring of joy after World Cup win
Songs and cheers echoed around Queenstown and Wanaka yesterday morning all the way from Qatar.
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New airshow head excited
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New airshow head excited
A passion for aviation and photography created the pathway for former Dunedin woman Andrena Davis to take on one of Otago’s most significant event management roles.
Body of missing swimmer recovered
Body of missing swimmer recovered
Police divers and Coastguard volunteers recovered the body of a missing male tourist from Lake Wanaka near the Roys Bay swimming pontoon yesterday afternoon.
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History of golf club part of marking belated centenary
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History of golf club part of marking belated centenary
Wanaka resident John Carter has written a history of the Wanaka Golf Club, which could be - but is not - celebrating its centenary this year.
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Silverlight Studios to start project next year
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Silverlight Studios to start project next year
Silverlight Studios intends to begin the first phase of its consented film studio project near Wanaka in the first half of next year and has a 10-year timeframe to complete it.
High country life through a magpie’s eyes
High country life through a magpie’s eyes
Catherine Chidgey’s new book about a talking magpie is set in Central Otago and many locals had a voice in its creation.
Joining to protect environments
Joining to protect environments
A new front line in Wanaka’s war on backyard pests and predators was formed last week.
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Folk festival organiser signs off after 46 years
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Folk festival organiser signs off after 46 years
It was the end of an era as the curtain closed on the final Cardrona Folk Festival at the weekend after 46 years.
Lafaiki Twiss embraces interaction
Lafaiki Twiss embraces interaction
After 20 years working in creative arts, Niuean-Maori artist Cora-Allan Lafaiki Twiss says she is still learning and evolving from her interaction with audiences.