Marjorie Cook

Complaints about earth pile, sediment run-off continue

Retired traffic engineer Graham Dickson is unhappy with private landscaping on a council road...

Complaints about earth pile, sediment run-off continue

Efforts to ramp up protection for Bullock Creek in Wanaka are under way, but complaints about earth-moving activities and sediment discharges continue to flow.

Pupil’s speech on local serviceman, at two memorial services

Wanaka's Zoe Learmonth spoke about her research into returned World War 2 serviceman Colin...

Pupil’s speech on local serviceman, at two memorial services

Zoe Learmonth (15), of Wanaka, was shoulder-tapped by her mother’s work colleague to speak at both the Wanaka and Tarras Anzac Day services yesterday.

Wanaka Airport development not QAC purview

Queenstown Airport Corporation chief executive Glen Sowry visited Wanaka Airport last week. PHOTO...

Wanaka Airport development not QAC purview

If there is any potential for Wanaka Airport development, that must be a council-led conversation, Queenstown Airport Corporation’s (QAC) new chief executive Glen Sowry confirmed last week.

Metlifecare building $200m retirement village in Wanaka

Metlifecare has bought 5.4ha of land in the Three Parks subdivision, in Wanaka, to build a...

Metlifecare building $200m retirement village in Wanaka

Wanaka retirement options are set to increase significantly, major retirement village provider Metlifecare having just announced it will build a $200million premium retirement village at Three Parks.

Nasa to send another balloon from South to stratosphere

Nasa’s super pressure balloon last took flight from Wanaka in 2017. PHOTO: NASA/BILL RODMAN

Nasa to send another balloon from South to stratosphere

Nasa’s science balloon team is back in Wanaka.

Developers should take notice and the Wanaka community take heart from a court decision upholding a $42,500 fine against a developer for sediment discharges into the Clutha, environmental agencies say.

Developer stands by ‘functional’ building design

Project H spokesman Ray Macleod says there is ‘‘nothing particularly exotic’’ about his consented...

Developer stands by ‘functional’ building design

A rival developer says the plans for a new shopping centre in Lake Hawea look like an ugly barn.

Pilot flies Trojan to support show regardless

Trojan pilot Brett Emeny took to the skies for a aerobatics display on Friday.
PHOTO: MARJORIE COOK

Pilot flies Trojan to support show regardless

Taranaki pilot Brett Emeny was so disappointed there was no Warbirds airshow in Wanaka this Easter weekend, he put on a short show anyway, in his 1953 Trojan T28.

Vineyard lasers raise residents’ ire

Pisa Moorings Peter Gibson. He and his wife Margaret say they will no longer put up with laser...

Vineyard lasers raise residents’ ire

Central Otago residents angry at bird-scaring lasers from a nearby vineyard lighting up their living rooms like a dance party have complained to the police.

Airport firm building weather station to help assess area

A decision to build an airport at Tarras will not be made for 18 months at the earliest. IMAGE...

Airport firm building weather station to help assess area

Christchurch Airport has started building a new automatic weather station to help it determine whether the controversial planned international airport at Tarras will fly.

Airport firm building weather station to help assess area

A new weather station in Central Otago will help determine whether the controversial international airport at Tarras will fly.

Pupils band together for gig to help schoolmate

Mount Aspiring College pupil Toby Mills (13) enjoys music and sport. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Pupils band together for gig to help schoolmate

A group of Wanaka high school pupils have swung in behind their schoolmate after he suffered a serious spinal injury, organising a benefit concert to support his recovery.

Creek water woes prompt call for action

Silt escaped into Bullock Creek yesterday morning during a 12mm rainfall. The property owner had...

Creek water woes prompt call for action

The Queenstown Lakes deputy mayor is demanding action after silt ran off into Wanaka’s Bullock Creek.

Time set for Damper Bay consent hearing

UCES spokesman Julian Haworth says this area in red marks the facade of Peter Thiel's proposed...

Time set for Damper Bay consent hearing

American billionaire Peter Thiel has been given a May 23 date to present his resource consent case for a 330m-long residential complex at Damper Bay, near Wanaka.

Tarras: up in the air?

Tarras decision far off but opposers want questions answered

Christchurch International Airport is planning a new airport at Tarras. Wanaka senior journalist Marjorie Cook explores the case for development.

Arts centre proposal about to be assessed

Arts centre proposal about to be assessed

Auckland consulting company Horwath HTL has been appointed to conduct a feasibility study into a proposed performing arts centre for Wanaka.

Lakes District faces cost of living ‘crisis’

Population growth and climate change action are some of the reasons behind larger-than-anticipated rates rises for Wanaka residents.

Water projects will add to street disruptions

Wanaka has started several drinking water and wastewater projects. MAP: QLDC/SUPPLIED

Water projects will add to street disruptions

There will be more disruptions in Wanaka streets over the next six to eight months as the council begins drinking water and wastewater projects to cater for town growth and boost network resilience.

Part of main street to close for improvement projects

Ardmore St in Wanaka will be closed for six months so work can be done on a lakefront...

Part of main street to close for improvement projects

Wanaka residents are being asked to put up with short-term pain for long-term gain as a section of the town’s main street is closed for six months.

Lake near lowest level in 30 years

The famous Wanaka Tree, usually surrounded by the lake, has been left on dry land as Lake Wanaka...

Lake near lowest level in 30 years

The plug has been pulled on Lake Wanaka as the lake nears its lowest level in almost 30 years.

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