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WānakaSeptember 4

Under their own steam

Around 100 hardy locals will strap skis and snowboards to their bikes before summiting Treble Cone under their own power on Saturday.
Under their own steam
Under their own steam
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WānakaSeptember 2

Wānaka hosts Rail Riot

Pembroke Park’s carpark will be transformed into a snow sports playground this weekend as it prepares to host Red Bull Rail Riot on Saturday.
Wānaka hosts Rail Riot
Wānaka hosts Rail Riot
WānakaSeptember 1

Cardrona to welcome world-class snowsports event

Wānaka is preparing to host Snow League, with three local athletes competing in a world-class field for the event’s $US100,000 prize purse.
Cardrona to welcome world-class snowsports event
Cardrona to welcome world-class snowsports event
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WānakaAugust 31

Sludge decision ‘all that’s wrong’ with local government: Cr Laws

The granting of a non-notified resource consent to spread sewage on Central Otago represents all that is wrong with local government, Councillor Michael Laws has said.
Sludge decision ‘all that’s wrong’ with local government: Cr Laws
Sludge decision ‘all that’s wrong’ with local government: Cr Laws
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WānakaAugust 29

Wānaka man looks to trade pen for house

An injured ski instructor is looking to trade his way from a pen to a house, but two weeks in, he’s found no takers.
Wānaka man looks to trade pen for house
Wānaka man looks to trade pen for house
WānakaAugust 29

Club stalwarts to be farewelled

Wanaka FC will farewell two club legends this Sunday, with Thomas van Hees and Al Carmichael set to play their last games for the club
Club stalwarts to be farewelled
Club stalwarts to be farewelled
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WānakaAugust 29

Helping young people ask the right questions about AI

From writing to the printing press to radio, television and the internet, new technologies have always triggered anxiety and raised questions.
Helping young people ask the right questions about AI
Helping young people ask the right questions about AI
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WānakaAugust 29

Arc named regional restaurant of the year at Cuisine Good Food Awards

Arc has been named the regional restaurant of the year and awarded a coveted “hat” at the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2026.
Arc named regional restaurant of the year at Cuisine Good Food Awards
Arc named regional restaurant of the year at Cuisine Good Food Awards
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WānakaAugust 29

Solar schools and kea conservation

Great news for two of our primary schools which have been selected to receive solar panels as part of National’s investment in solar power for 500 schools across New Zealand.
Solar schools and kea conservation
Solar schools and kea conservation
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WānakaAugust 28

Wānaka’s sewage is being spread on Central Otago farmland

Wānaka wastewater with over 6500 times the level of E. coli permitted in industry guidelines is being dumped on Central Otago, with Central Otago District Council powerless to prevent it.
Wānaka’s sewage is being spread on Central Otago farmland
Wānaka’s sewage is being spread on Central Otago farmland