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WānakaAugust 14

Kānuka cut down for campfire reinforces freedom camping risks: campaigner

The use of native vegetation for a campfire reinforces environmental and fire concerns around freedom camping at Beacon Point Road, a campaigner has said.
Kānuka cut down for campfire reinforces freedom camping risks: campaigner
Kānuka cut down for campfire reinforces freedom camping risks: campaigner
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WānakaAugust 14

Cellphone tower wipes $160k from property value, resident says

A Wānaka woman believes a cellphone tower has wiped $160,000 off the value of her property, and warned it can happen to anyone.
Cellphone tower wipes $160k from property value, resident says
Cellphone tower wipes $160k from property value, resident says
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WānakaAugust 14

New plans for bigger, taller resort submitted

A new resource consent application for a resort in Three Parks has revealed a bigger, taller and denser development than previously approved by the council.
New plans for bigger, taller resort submitted
New plans for bigger, taller resort submitted
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WānakaAugust 8

Amalgamation drives growing need for Wānaka’s self-determination

Amalgamation must result in greater empowerment for Wānaka, the Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board chair has said.
Amalgamation drives growing need for Wānaka’s self-determination
Amalgamation drives growing need for Wānaka’s self-determination
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WānakaAugust 8

RMA reforms a step closer to cutting red tape

One of the major planks towards being elected in the last election was the National Party’s commitment to replace the RMA.
RMA reforms a step closer to cutting red tape
RMA reforms a step closer to cutting red tape
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WānakaAugust 7

Wānaka sendoff for teen ballerina

A London-bound teenage ballerina will receive a home sendoff next week as the New Zealand Youth Ballet performs at Lake Wānaka Centre.
Wānaka sendoff for teen ballerina
Wānaka sendoff for teen ballerina
WānakaAugust 5

Public votes Warbirds Over Wānaka country’s favourite event

Warbirds Over Wanaka has been named New Zealand's favourite event at the New Zealand Event Awards.
Public votes Warbirds Over Wānaka country’s favourite event
Public votes Warbirds Over Wānaka country’s favourite event
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WānakaAugust 2

Amalgamation must drive greater empowerment for Wānaka

Impending change to local government must result in greater empowerment for Wānaka, the Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board chair has said.
Amalgamation must drive greater empowerment for Wānaka
Amalgamation must drive greater empowerment for Wānaka
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WānakaAugust 2

One-stop shop for baby-friendly events

Fresh in the haze of new parenthood, Sierra Abrams identified a problem for parents of young children in the Upper Clutha.
One-stop shop for baby-friendly events
One-stop shop for baby-friendly events
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WānakaAugust 1

A place to call home

I hadn’t planned on joining anything locally, let alone a committee, let alone, an art committee until I was away from Wānaka for what can only be described as an adult overseas experience.
A place to call home
A place to call home