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Opposition to store in ‘vulnerable’ community
A Super Liquor store in Lake Hāwea could neighbour a new primary school in the rapidly growing, but ‘‘vulnerable’’ community, opponents say.
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Warbirds Over Wānaka brings in more than $57m
Warbirds Over Wānaka brings in more than $57m
An economic impact report by Christchurch consultants, The Curiosity Company, shows the Warbirds Over Wānaka airshow contributed more than $57m to the regional economy this year.
Warbirds show brings in over $57m
Warbirds show brings in over $57m
Warbirds Over Wānaka’s airshow contributed more than $57 million to the regional economy this year — up 40% on 2024 — new data shows.
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‘Big win’: health clinic to open by end of year
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‘Big win’: health clinic to open by end of year
A health clinic set to open in Lake Hāwea this year has been described as ‘‘a big win for the community’’.
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Stepping down as head of airshow after 14 years
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Stepping down as head of airshow after 14 years
For Ed Taylor, 14 years as the Warbirds Over Wānaka International Airshow general manager has flown by.
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A&P show made $19.3m impact for district
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A&P show made $19.3m impact for district
One of New Zealand’s largest agricultural and community events has generated an estimated $19.3 million in additional spending for the Southern Lakes region.
Hāwea FreshChoice small store of year
Hāwea FreshChoice small store of year
Winning small store of the year is all thanks to the staff and community, Lake Hāwea FreshChoice's owner says.
Southern Lakes cleans up at awards
Southern Lakes cleans up at awards
Twenty-seven architectural projects across Otago were recognised as the very best in this year’s Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Regional Awards.
Milestone for Wastebusters employee
Milestone for Wastebusters employee
This month, a member of Wastebusters Wānaka will celebrate a milestone 20 years with the organisation.
Growing local food networks
Growing local food networks
The resilience of our food networks is the topic of discussion for Wao’s Green Drinks events at Lake Wānaka Centre next Wednesday.
Preparations begin for 32nd edition
Preparations begin for 32nd edition
Excitement is building with auditions for the 32nd edition of Wānaka’s Stars In Your Eyes opening next week.
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Land bought for new primary school
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Land bought for new primary school
The Ministry of Education confirmed it has bought land in Hāwea for a new school in the fast-growing community.
Warbirds’ economic impact up 40%: report
Warbirds’ economic impact up 40%: report
The Warbirds Over Wānaka airshow contributed more than $57 million to the regional economy this year — up 40% on 2024 — new data shows.
Fears after-hours care may be cut
Fears after-hours care may be cut
Wānaka could be left in the ‘‘scary’’ position of having no after-hours treatment if massive cuts to funding go ahead, a GP says.
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Data-collecting buoy to be installed on lake
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Data-collecting buoy to be installed on lake
Fresh data on the health of Lake Hāwea will be collected from next month.
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Funding for more classrooms, pupil increase
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Funding for more classrooms, pupil increase
Funding for four new classrooms will allow a ‘‘squashed’’ Upper Clutha primary school to grow its roll to 500 pupils, the principal says.
Firefighters step up for charity
Firefighters step up for charity
Upper Clutha fire brigades felt the heat as they summited the Sky Tower last weekend.
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Merging ‘disruptive, expensive’
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Merging ‘disruptive, expensive’
Amalgamation will be ‘‘disruptive and expensive’’ and will not solve the issues the Queenstown Lakes District faces, its deputy mayor says.
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‘World-class’ film and book festival to make return
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‘World-class’ film and book festival to make return
A Wānaka film and book festival that started from humble beginnings has gone on to become a world-class event, organisers say.
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Academics, birders to gather for conference
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Academics, birders to gather for conference
Bird enthusiasts will flock to Wānaka this weekend for the 2026 New Zealand Bird conference.