Focus on general aviation, flights to Chch ‘supported’
Focus on general aviation, flights to Chch ‘supported’
The future direction of Wānaka Airport has been decided by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
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Return of Epic labelled a ‘really memorable day’
Return of Epic labelled a ‘really memorable day’
The Lake Hāwea Epic mountainbike race returned from a five-year hiatus last weekend, with Wānaka local Sam Shaw winning the men’s event.
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Accord ‘fantastic result’ for school, community
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Accord ‘fantastic result’ for school, community
A land covenant has been lifted in a deal between the QLDC and the Mount Aspiring College Foundation, unlocking $5.4m in value and clearing the way for future hostel development in Wānaka.
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Wastebusters supplies island with expertise on managing rubbish
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Wastebusters supplies island with expertise on managing rubbish
If you have some rubbish in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call? Wastebusters.
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Scam warning for Warbirds patrons
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Scam warning for Warbirds patrons
Warbirds Over Wānaka bosses are warning fans to be on the lookout for scammers duping would-be patrons into buying fake tickets.
A pathway to success
A pathway to success
Wānaka Football Club’s first team will embark on their second season in New Zealand’s highest level of football tomorrow when they host Christchurch’s Ferrymead Bays FC.
Alcohol Bill to ‘silence’ genuine concerns
Alcohol Bill to ‘silence’ genuine concerns
A new alcohol Bill proposed by the government is a step backwards for public health and local democracy, a Lake Hāwea community activist says.
‘E. coli’ levels to be investigated
‘E. coli’ levels to be investigated
Levels of E. coli at Bremner Bay were at 10 times the safe swimming threshold after rainfall in January, a Wānaka water quality monitoring group says.
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Councillors decide future of airport as small-scale
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Councillors decide future of airport as small-scale
Wānaka Airport will be allowed to grow, but community fears of large jets landing at the lakeside resort town will not come to pass.
Mt Iron housing development welcomed
Mt Iron housing development welcomed
A major housing development seeking fast-track approval at the base of Mt Iron is an ‘‘exciting new project that’s meeting the changing demands’’ of Wānaka, a community housing chief executive says.
Sustainable and cost efficient
Sustainable and cost efficient
The failure to launch of Central Otago’s summer season has had a devastating impact on this year’s cherry crop, but one Cromwell orchardist has fared better than others thanks to his decision to...