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Hāwea-Wānaka shuttle could launch within weeks
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Hāwea-Wānaka shuttle could launch within weeks
A shuttle service between Hāwea and Wānaka could launch within weeks in response to the fuel crisis.
Ruairi O'Shea
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Emotional toll of mine ‘grief’: couple
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Emotional toll of mine ‘grief’: couple
Grief is the word that Dr Claire Fletcher-Flinn uses to describe the emotional experience of living in the shadow of the proposed Santana Minerals goldmine.
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Opposition to goldmine outlined at hearing
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Opposition to goldmine outlined at hearing
Serious concerns about biodiversity, ecology and heritage were at the centre of a bruising hearing for Santana Minerals.
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Arrival of Uber ‘step in the right direction’ for town
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Arrival of Uber ‘step in the right direction’ for town
Ride-sharing has arrived in Wānaka, with Uber launching its service in the town today.
Seeking clarity on lake’s health
Seeking clarity on lake’s health
Lake Wānaka’s crystal clear water creates the impression of a lake in great health, but water quality is in decline and experts don’t know why.
50km ultra marathon debuts
50km ultra marathon debuts
A gruelling 50km running race will make its debut this Sunday on a course showcasing the best trails Wānaka has to offer.
Wānaka runners dominate Routeburn
Wānaka runners dominate Routeburn
Brutal alpine conditions and one of the tightest finishes in its history defined the 2026 Routeburn Classic on Saturday.
Wānaka FC go down fighting in Chch
Wānaka FC go down fighting in Chch
Wānaka FC suffered a 4-2 loss away to Christchurch United last Saturday in a roller-coaster match defined by tactical intensity.
Wānaka athletes headline awards
Wānaka athletes headline awards
Wānaka athletes dominate the list of finalists for the 2026 Central Otago Sports Awards that was announced last week.
Groups gather to boost resilience
Groups gather to boost resilience
Global instability has prompted a local response in Wānaka, community groups coming together for a hui on resilience in the face of uncertainty.
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Contact blamed as slips put beach off-limits
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Slips put part of beach off-limits
Crumbling cliffs have forced the closure of part of a popular beach at Lake Hāwea and the alleged culprit, Contact Energy, is under investigation for resource consent breaches.
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Felling of mature kānuka trees angers landscape designer
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Felling of mature kānuka trees angers landscape designer
At least 100 mature kānuka trees have been felled in a grove in a Wānaka suburb in an apparent attempt to make mountain-bike trails, leaving a local green-space specialist ‘‘devastated’’.
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Government ‘misappropriating’ levy funds: deputy mayor
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Government ‘misappropriating’ levy funds: deputy mayor
The government is ‘‘misappropriating’’ funds from international visitors, the deputy mayor of the Queenstown Lakes says.
Shaw takes another win in 163km race
Shaw takes another win in 163km race
Sam Shaw’s win streak continued last weekend with a victory at the 163km Mackenzie Drover bike race.
'Pretty scary': 4.3 quake jolts Lake Hāwea
'Pretty scary': 4.3 quake jolts Lake Hāwea
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook Lake Hāwea early this morning, with locals describing a loud noise followed by a heavy jolt.
Council extends Mt Iron freedom camping ban
Council extends Mt Iron freedom camping ban
A temporary ban on freedom camping at the foot of Mt Iron has been extended.
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Electric open home showcases green path
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Electric open home showcases green path
Wānaka’s Pierre Marasti has not paid for household energy in over five years and this weekend he is opening his home to show the benefits of solar power.
Charity mobilises to heat families
Charity mobilises to heat families
Community Link has launched its Cold Kids Campaign for 2026, with the charity forecasting significantly increased demand as cost-of-living challenges continue.
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New anti-mine group’s claims misleading: Santana
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New anti-mine group’s claims misleading: Santana
Santana Minerals has slated a new anti-mining group in the region and its claim a tailings dam at the proposed Bendigo-Ophir gold mine had a "100%" chance of failure.
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Grape harvest under way after late start
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Grape harvest under way after late start
Wānaka's Indian summer has offered hope to winemakers with harvest under way after a difficult year in the vineyard.