Jet-boating: Four rivers in three days
Jet-boating: Four rivers in three days
Jet-boating fans will be out in force for the annual highlight of the Central Otago Southern Lakes racing calendar this weekend.
Matthew Haggart
Skiing: Avalanche no obstacle
Skiing: Avalanche no obstacle
World No 3 ranked Wanaka freeskier Janina Kuzma did not let an avalanche which almost buried her snowboarding twin sister Maria during the weekend distract her at the culminating event of the international freeride tour in Switzerland.
If you can't beat 'em ...
If you can't beat 'em ...
Parties involved in the merger of three real-estate brands into a single company in Wanaka say the move sets a precedent for New Zealand.
Fridge likely cause of hut fire
Fridge likely cause of hut fire
A fire that destroyed the Siberia Hut in the isolated northeastern ranges of Mt Aspiring National Park last week may have been started from an lpg-fired fridge unit.
Hotel lessees moving on
Hotel lessees moving on
The proprietors of the Lake Hawea Hotel and Motor Inn complex have sold their lease on the property for an undisclosed sum.
Doc hut burns, trampers evacuated
Doc hut burns, trampers evacuated
Running through the wilderness to get to a burning tramping hut, Andrew Shepherd's first thoughts were for the safety of his family.
Skifield wastewater systems under review
Skifield wastewater systems under review
Skifields will be under close scrutiny from the Otago Regional Council this winter, as the consenting authority looks to tighten up on wastewater treatment schemes run by Southern Lakes operators.
Urlwin appointed
Urlwin appointed
Wanaka businesswoman Anne Urlwin has replaced Tony Hill as chairperson of the Queenstown Lakes District Council-controlled organisation Lakes Environmental.
School trust achieves $100,000 goal
School trust achieves $100,000 goal
A house-building project by supporters of the Hawea Flat Primary School has returned a $101,330 windfall for the directors of a fundraising trust.
Right into the thick of it
Right into the thick of it
"A baptism of fire" is how Justin LaRose describes his new job at the Wanaka Golf Club - and he would not have it any other way.
Flooding threatens Rob Rosa consent
Flooding threatens Rob Rosa consent
The Queenstown Lakes District Council's planning consultants say the site chosen for three new farm buildings at Rob Rosa Station in the Cardrona Valley would be threatened by an unacceptable flood hazard risk and the resource consent application should be declined.
More whitebaiting offences
More whitebaiting offences
A surge in the number of illegal whitebaiting incidents during the 2010 season has resulted in charges being laid against 10 people for allegedly breaching fishing regulations on South Westland rivers.
Neighbours oppose amusement complex
Neighbours oppose amusement complex
The owners of rural land near Wanaka Airport are not amused at the prospect of having a bumper-boat and karting facility near their properties.
Snowboarding: Sinclair six that Burton Open
Snowboarding: Sinclair six that Burton Open
Wanaka snowboarder Rebecca Sinclair finished sixth in the women's half-pipe at the Burton United States Open, held in Stratton, Vermont, yesterday.
Algae investigation to involve drilling
Algae investigation to involve drilling
Engineers have devised new strategies to combat algae which are contaminating Lake Wanaka water supplies and continuing to frustrate residents.
Case pressed for air service
Case pressed for air service
A decision on whether national carrier Eagle Air will maintain its increased schedule to Wanaka will be made after the company reviews a six-month trial.
Contractors to clean main reservoir of silt
Contractors to clean main reservoir of silt
The main reservoir which holds Lake Hawea's residential water supply is likely to be cleaned after ongoing tests confirmed the unacceptably high presence of potential E. coli contaminants
Road-sealing confirmation welcomed
Road-sealing confirmation welcomed
Confirmation work on a long-awaited road-sealing project near Lake Hawea will start this month has been welcomed by residents on dusty Cemetery Rd.
More marine monitoring planned
More marine monitoring planned
Queenstown Lakes harbourmaster Marty Black says Wanaka should have around-the-clock marine monitoring in place for next summer.
Dispersal debate ongoing
Dispersal debate ongoing
Negotiations about the possible dispersal of treated sewage sludge on farms near Luggate is still ongoing between two landowners and Queenstown Lakes District Council representatives.