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WānakaOctober 14

Otago rodeo stalwart vows to continue in face of planned animal welfare changes

“The sport of rodeo will continue”, an Otago stalwart says in the face of significant changes proposed to its animal welfare code.
Evie Sinclair
    Otago rodeo stalwart vows to continue in face of planned animal welfare changes
    Otago rodeo stalwart vows to continue in face of planned animal welfare changes
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    WānakaOctober 12

    Wānaka’s economy falling behind: QLDC

    Tourism, business diversification and events have been identified as Wānaka seeks the economic activity to support population growth
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Wānaka’s economy falling behind: QLDC
    Wānaka’s economy falling behind: QLDC
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    WānakaOctober 10

    Grant winner to hold music event

    A Mount Aspiring College student announced as the recipient of the Kurano Music Event Grant is set to hold her music event Acoustic Sessions later this month.
    Evie Sinclair
    Grant winner to hold music event
    Grant winner to hold music event
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    WānakaOctober 10

    Second annual gala as food charity keeps growing

    Food For Love is marking 10 years of looking out for the community by hosting its second annual charity gala and dinner.
    Evie Sinclair
    Second annual gala as food charity keeps growing
    Second annual gala as food charity keeps growing
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    WānakaOctober 10

    Leek and ricotta tart with asparagus

    Spring has definitely arrived, and the wonderful asparagus is making its yearly appearance.
    Leek and ricotta tart with asparagus
    Leek and ricotta tart with asparagus
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    WānakaOctober 9

    A whale of a tale: Wānaka sailor recounts the sinking of the ‘Tai Tam’

    It was the calm after the storm for Terry Hetherington as he handed over the watch on an idyllic morning aboard the 52-foot yacht, the 'Tai Tam', following days of rough seas.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    A whale of a tale: Wānaka sailor recounts the sinking of the ‘Tai Tam’
    A whale of a tale: Wānaka sailor recounts the sinking of the ‘Tai Tam’
    WānakaOctober 9

    Access improves for key southern highway but more work still to come

    State Highway 6 between Makarora and Lake Hāwea will be open 24-7 to continuous traffic from Friday evening, albeit with delays still expected.
    Access improves for key southern highway but more work still to come
    Access improves for key southern highway but more work still to come
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    WānakaOctober 7

    ‘Mystical shaman’ plans Wānaka temple

    A self-described “mystical shaman” who oversaw a failed investment fund now has plans to build a “church” in Wānaka.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    ‘Mystical shaman’ plans Wānaka temple
    ‘Mystical shaman’ plans Wānaka temple
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    WānakaOctober 7

    15 freedom camping infringements a day in Queenstown Lakes

    Issues caused by freedom camping have been laid bare at a council workshop, which sought to identity whether — and how — to accommodate freedom campers.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    15 freedom camping infringements a day in Queenstown Lakes
    15 freedom camping infringements a day in Queenstown Lakes
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    WānakaOctober 7

    Something in the water: first test results at Lauder human waste site show significant spikes in nitrates

    Groundwater testing at a Lauder farm where human waste is being discharged has revealed nitrates and phosphorous increasing significantly since the controversial practice began.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Something in the water: first test results at Lauder human waste site show significant spikes in nitrates
    Something in the water: first test results at Lauder human waste site show significant spikes in nitrates
    WānakaOctober 6

    World-renowned Wānaka health leader dies

    Doctor, educator and advocate for Māori health Emeritus Professor Colin Mantell, of Wānaka, has died.
    World-renowned Wānaka health leader dies
    World-renowned Wānaka health leader dies
    WānakaOctober 6

    ‘Out of my comfort zone’

    A Mount Aspiring College student announced as the recipient of the Kurano Music Event Grant is set to hold her music event Acoustic Sessions later this month.
    Evie Sinclair
    ‘Out of my comfort zone’
    ‘Out of my comfort zone’
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    WānakaOctober 6

    New Wānaka development pushes housing density rules

    Plans for a 177 home development and clubhouse in Wānaka have been lodged with Queenstown Lakes District Council.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    New Wānaka development pushes housing density rules
    New Wānaka development pushes housing density rules