Work begins to stem spread of invasive lake weed
Work begins to stem spread of invasive lake weed
Divers began their efforts to control the invasive lake weed lagarosiphon in Lake Wakatipu this week.
Olivia Caldwell
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HNZ input on liquor licence lambasted
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HNZ input on liquor licence lambasted
A pair of MPs are calling on Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) to butt out after it opposed a Hāwea liquor store over fears of youth binge drinking.
Climbing mountains to raise awareness of prostate cancer
Climbing mountains to raise awareness of prostate cancer
It could be said Neil Stichbury does not have luck on his side, but that has not stopped him from scaling the highest of new heights.
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Grounded at the age of 80
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Grounded at the age of 80
An octogenarian who helped bring Sounds Air to Wānaka is one of 10 people who will lose their jobs when the regional airline departs the resort town at the weekend.
Mayor declines to do Wānaka group’s ‘tick-box’ survey
Mayor declines to do Wānaka group’s ‘tick-box’ survey
Despite stating the biggest concern for the entire district is growth, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers has declined to take part in a survey on the fastest growing part of the district.
Collective aims to invite and inspire
Collective aims to invite and inspire
Emergency services swarm the Ouse St-Orana Park area of Oamaru on Tuesday, attending a serious crash involving a motorbike and car. Police, Fire and Emergency NZ, Hato Hone St John and two rescue helicopters were all at the scene. PHOTOS: ANDREW ASHTON
Wānaka parkrun reaches 350 milestone
Wānaka parkrun reaches 350 milestone
The Wānaka parkrun will have its 350th event tomorrow, and race organisers attribute the success to the volunteers over the seven years.
Wild game highlight of bistro
Wild game highlight of bistro
Olivia Caldwell has a feast of fresh fish and wild game to remember at The Stoaker Room.
Wānaka’s own voted in top eight of NZ’s best restaurants
Wānaka’s own voted in top eight of NZ’s best restaurants
Wānaka's Kika and Big Fig have been placed in the top eight on Australian publication Escape’s list for best eateries.
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Mayor’s PR consultant steps in after Facebook comments
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Mayor’s PR consultant steps in after Facebook comments
A former mayoral candidate has taken pot shots at the Queenstown Lakes District mayor’s political performance during debate evenings.
Process key to love of creating
Process key to love of creating
Shannon Courtenay has been quietly making ceramic art and tableware in the Cardrona Valley for nearly six years.
New show, book a ‘natural progression’
New show, book a ‘natural progression’
One of New Zealand’s best-known chefs, Nadia Lim, has been busy this year with a new TV series and book Nadia’s Farm Kitchen.
Freak injury led Jake to the slopes
Freak injury led Jake to the slopes
October 5 will mark a one-year anniversary for the Berry family.
Porteous content with career finale
Porteous content with career finale
Before gold medal Olympian Nico Porteous told the world he was retiring from competitive skiing, he had known for a whole year.
'We urgently need people': Plea from race organisers
'We urgently need people': Plea from race organisers
Organisers of the Hāwea picnic races, one of the oldest community racing events in New Zealand, desperately need help to keep the event alive.
Plating up to help the community
Plating up to help the community
Thinking of dining out in September? There are 20 restaurants across Wānaka taking part in the annual Plate Up for Love charity giveaway.
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Government promises aid to address mental health crisis in Wānaka and Central
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Government promises aid to address mental health crisis in Wānaka and Central
The government has promised extra measures to help with Wānaka and Central Otago’s health and mental health crisis caused by a lack of facilities.
Renowned artist opens gallery in Wānaka
Renowned artist opens gallery in Wānaka
When Andrew Tischler was at school, while most of his friends were playing hockey, cricket and climbing trees, he was tucked away creating art.
Plan ‘a Queenstown solution’
Plan ‘a Queenstown solution’
As it has proposals for private hospitals in both Wānaka and Queenstown, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) is working on a "clinical services plan" for New Zealand’s fastest growing area.
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‘Clinical services plan’ on the way
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‘Clinical services plan’ on the way
Health NZ is set to unveil a comprehensive "clinical services plan" by December to address growing healthcare needs of the Central Otago and Queenstown regions.