Winter Games boss living the dream
Winter Games boss living the dream
When Marty Toomey began a physical education degree at Otago University in 1982, he thought he would be a teacher.
Marjorie Cook
Club keen to start trail park work
Club keen to start trail park work
It is time to pick up the shovels and build Cromwell’s first mountain bike trail park at Shannon Farm.
50-year tourism vision for Central Otago
50-year tourism vision for Central Otago
A new dawn is emerging for Central Otago’s tourism industry and there are hopes every visitor, whether domestic or international, will help shoulder the burden of visitor costs.
Wright holds off strong 10km challenge
Wright holds off strong 10km challenge
Winter Olympic biathlete Campbell Wright gave Lewis Briscall a master class in pacing on Saturday as he coaxed the teenager around the 10km skate ski national championship course and into second...
Billionaire Thiel’s plans for luxury lodge rejected
Billionaire Thiel’s plans for luxury lodge rejected
US tech billionaire Peter Thiel’s plans to build a 330m-long, hidden, luxury lodge overlooking Lake Wanaka have been rejected.
QLDC seeks Mt Iron role
QLDC seeks Mt Iron role
Mt Iron — called Tewai atakaia by Ngai Tahu ancestor Rawiri Te Mairie — may be getting a new kaitiaki (guardian).
Third time lucky for mountain feat
Third time lucky for mountain feat
The rule of three came true for fundraising Wanaka firefighter Elise Stables on Saturday.
Verdict on status of moorings expected soon
Verdict on status of moorings expected soon
The owners of 319 private moorings in Lakes Wanaka, Hawea, Wakatipu and Hayes will know "in the coming weeks" if their moorings are legal, if they need retrospective resource consent and how much...
New opportunities for ski industry stalwart
New opportunities for ski industry stalwart
Wanaka snowsports industry identity Bridget Legnavsky has resigned her RealNZ management role to pursue a chief executive position at an international ski resort in the northern hemisphere.
Santana Minerals focusing on Rise and Shine deposit
Santana Minerals focusing on Rise and Shine deposit
Santana Minerals’ drilling and exploration activities are predominantly focused in the Rise and Shine deposit for now, according to a new quarterly report published on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Eureka! Gold explorers return to Bendigo
Eureka! Gold explorers return to Bendigo
Who are the people exploring for gold in the back and beyond of Bendigo? Marjorie Cook visits Santana Minerals’ Central Otago field office to meet the crew.
Council land gained for free
Council land gained for free
The Cromwell Community Board quickly snapped up 1640sq m of land worth $550,000 for nothing yesterday.
QLDC lodges consent to secure Mt Iron deal
QLDC lodges consent to secure Mt Iron deal
Another step has been taken towards sealing the deal on the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s purchase of Mt Iron and Little Mt Iron.
Consent decision for Thiel's luxury lodge delayed by Covid
Consent decision for Thiel's luxury lodge delayed by Covid
A case of Covid will delay a decision on whether US entrepreneur Peter Thiel can build a luxury lodge on the outskirts of Wanaka.
Santana Minerals keen to up Tarras gold search
Santana Minerals keen to up Tarras gold search
Santana Minerals has found the "sweet spot" as it continues to explore for gold near Tarras and has attracted a swag of investor interest that, if approved, could see it begin more aggressive exploratory operations.
DOC declares Young Valley Code Red
DOC declares Young Valley Code Red
Don't go west today. The Department of Conservation has declared a Code Red status for the Young Valley and its catchment due to significant rain.
Lake Onslow development would affect trout
Lake Onslow development would affect trout: Fish and Game
The proposed Lake Onslow hydro-battery development would cause a dramatic reduction in the lake’s trout spawning and nursery habitat, a recent investigation concludes.
Doc declares Young Valley Code Red
Doc declares Young Valley Code Red
Don't go west today.
Code Red declared for Young Valley
Code Red declared for Young Valley
Don’t go west today. Public access to the Young Valley has been closed until further notice and DOC has declared a Code Red status for the catchment, which has received significant rainfall.
Call for consultation on stormwater swales
Call for consultation on stormwater swales
Wanaka water quality advocates want the public to get up to speed with the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s non-notified proposal to create stormwater swales on the Wanaka Showgrounds Reserve.