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Revising lake level plan part of ‘ploy’
Hāwea locals say Contact Energy scaling back their proposal to lower lake levels feels like a stunt the company planned all along.
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Excited to run ‘iconic institution’
Excited to run ‘iconic institution’
The new frontman of an "iconic" Otago hotel says the mystery buyers are high net worth individuals with strong ties in New Zealand’s hospitality industry.
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Bidders snap up all 139 tractors
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Bidders NZ-wide snap up all 139 tractors
A Wānaka developer who sold more than 100 tractors at a recent auction says the sale "just made a whole lot of space".
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Council projects need ‘outside eyes’
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Council projects need ‘outside eyes’
Queenstown Lakes’ new mayor says an independent investigation may be required to determine what has gone wrong with past council projects.
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Coastguard readies for demanding season
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Coastguard readies for demanding season
Wānaka's Coastguard has had a changing of the guard as demand for the service reaches a high.
Low trust blamed for low turnout
Low trust blamed for low turnout
Election trends reveal a decline in voter turnout across the region and mayoral candidates put it down to low trust in the council.
African memories preserved in art
African memories preserved in art
Painting Africa’s wildlife is one way a local artist pays tribute to her colourful and adventurous upbringing.
Horses proving therapy winner
Horses proving therapy winner
A Wanaka therapist is employing the help of horses to encourage a more grounded approach to wellbeing and mental health.
Tractor collection to go to auction
Tractor collection to go to auction
A Wānaka developer is auctioning off more than 100 tractors as his collection grows out of control.
Council urged to pause camping bylaw
Council urged to pause camping bylaw
Wanaka residents are urging the council to push pause on a new freedom camping bylaw until the community is better informed.
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Food insecurity action urged: report
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Food insecurity action urged: report
The Upper Clutha region is at serious risk of needing to double its food supply in the coming decades, a food resilience report warns.
Locals the stars in sellout show
Locals the stars in sellout show
The community has once again been wowed by the local talent on show in the latest run of Stars In Your Eyes.
Classical connection
Classical connection
The woman behind the district’s main chamber music festival is passionate about combining her art with her beautiful home town.
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Tractor collection to go to auction
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Tractor collection to go to auction
A Wānaka developer is auctioning off more than 100 tractors as his collection grows out of control.
Humanity and a healing connection
Humanity and a healing connection
Being a doctor is about more than just finding the right prescription, it is also about fostering a healing human connection, a former Wānaka doctor says.
Timeline for new walking, cycling trails raises concerns
Timeline for new walking, cycling trails raises concerns
The wheels are in motion for Mt Iron to get new walking and cycling trails, but a community board is warning the timeline is too ambitious.
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Record 538 objections to Otago liquor store
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Record 538 objections to Otago liquor store
Plans for the first standalone liquor store in a tiny Central Otago community have sparked a record-breaking community backlash.
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Preparing for fight over lake levels
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Preparing for fight over lake levels
The Guardians of Lake Hāwea are lawyering up and locals are preparing for a fight as concerns mount about Contact Energy’s plan to lower lake levels.
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Town deserves more attention, candidates told
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Town deserves more attention, candidates told
Wānaka warrants more attention, mayoral, council and community board candidates for the Queenstown Lakes district have been told.
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Engagement not same as consultation, Guardians say
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Engagement not same as consultation, Guardians say
Engagement does not mean consultation, a Lake Hāwea community group says, as Contact Energy promises it is doing its part in engaging with the locals.