Community artwork on display
Community artwork on display
A community-driven art exhibition is being set up this weekend to help show off the hidden talents of Wānaka’s creatives.
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Hawea, Cromwell, Tarras potential airport sites
Hawea, Cromwell, Tarras potential airport sites
Tarras, Hāwea and Cromwell are all contenders for the preferred location of the Christchurch International Airport expansion project.
Poet’s collection dives into rural life
Poet’s collection dives into rural life
Author Liz Breslin is tackling the tough topics in her latest book of poetry, Show Your Working Out.
Co-working space to combat loneliness
Co-working space to combat loneliness
Wānaka has become a hot spot for remote workers looking to self-start their future success — but the freedom-driven lifestyle comes with a price tag.
Teachers want say on learning spaces
Teachers want say on learning spaces
Local educators agree flexible learning spaces are the way to go but are criticising the lack of consultation from the government that has been ongoing for decades.
Lake Hāwea outages to be addressed at meeting
Lake Hāwea outages to be addressed at meeting
Frustrations over Lake Hāwea’s power outages will be expressed loud and clear at a community meeting with Aurora Energy.
Theatre crew raring for first production
Theatre crew raring for first production
There’s nothing like a heartfelt musical drama to bond a group of theatre enthusiasts from all over the region, each with their own unique skillsets.
Low snowfall no hindrance to athletes in training
Low snowfall no hindrance to athletes in training
A low snowfall period is not stopping local athletes from going hard in their training as they prepare for the Winter Olympics.
Tourist season extending
Tourist season extending
Wānaka’s shoulder season is shrinking, as visitor numbers hold steady 12 months a year, according to visitor data.
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Camping bylaw in spotlight
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Camping bylaw in spotlight
A freedom camping bylaw does not go far enough, according to several Wānaka locals and a councillor, who are calling for government intervention and stronger boundaries for loitering.
Keen interest in historic Cardrona Hotel
Keen interest in historic Cardrona Hotel
The iconic Cardrona Hotel is topping the property charts with over 90,000 online views and counting.
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Birthing unit fully staffed: HNZ
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Birthing unit fully staffed: HNZ
After several Wānaka mothers were turned away from the local birthing unit, health authorities say the facility is now fully staffed.
Coffee fuels dreams of award-winning barista
Coffee fuels dreams of award-winning barista
Some children dream of being firefighters or astronauts, but Bonnie Lam used to dream of coffee.
Seeking out diversity moving from Brazil
Seeking out diversity moving from Brazil
Beneath the surface of Michelle Silva and Evandro Santos's success story is a tale of hard work and overcoming familial separation.
Healthcare concerns remain for Wānaka residents
Healthcare concerns remain for Wānaka residents
A trip to Wānaka by two government ministers last week has done little to ease the concerns of locals who continue to battle health inequities.
Things looking up for Dark Skies group
Things looking up for Dark Skies group
Protecting the sparkling Hāwea skies has become a priority for one star-struck resident.
Call for power reliability in wake of more outages
Call for power reliability in wake of more outages
Power outages have been on the rise, and so is the frustration amongst rural communities across the region who are calling for more reliability.
Trainee ski patrollers take to mountain
Trainee ski patrollers take to mountain
The men and women keeping the country’s skifields safe are trained right here in Wānaka every year.
Spanish playgroup takes root in Wānaka
Spanish playgroup takes root in Wānaka
Ana Estefania Kim is Korean by blood, was born and raised in Buenos Aires, completed her studies in Los Angeles and is now raising her daughters in Wānaka.
Call for action after more outages
Call for action after more outages
Power outages have been on the rise, and so is the frustration among rural communities across the region who are calling for more reliability.