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WānakaAugust 19

Cycling the length of New Zealand in Olivia Podmore’s memory

Southland’s Anton O’Connell hopes to ride through Wānaka this weekend as he cycles the length of the country in memory of Olivia Podmore.
Ruairi O'Shea
    Cycling the length of New Zealand in Olivia Podmore’s memory
    Cycling the length of New Zealand in Olivia Podmore’s memory
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    WānakaAugust 19

    Wānaka sculptor looking for somewhere to sit his latest artwork

    Think beautiful thoughts — it may win your community this striking, one-of-a-kind, handcrafted piece of outdoor furniture.
    John Lewis
    Wānaka sculptor looking for somewhere to sit his latest artwork
    Wānaka sculptor looking for somewhere to sit his latest artwork
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    WānakaAugust 18

    Wānaka premiere for Olympic flagbearer’s film

    Winter Olympic flagbearer Finn Bilous will debut his new film The Antidote in Wānaka.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Wānaka premiere for Olympic flagbearer’s film
    Wānaka premiere for Olympic flagbearer’s film
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    WānakaAugust 15

    Effects of planned 66-home development will be ‘minor’: developer

    A non-complying 66-home south Wānaka development will have “less than minor” effects on neighbours and the public should not be notified, its developer has said
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Effects of planned 66-home development will be ‘minor’: developer
    Effects of planned 66-home development will be ‘minor’: developer
    WānakaAugust 15

    Six medals for local brewery

    Wanaka's Rhyme x Reason Brewery has a lot to celebrate after coming away from the New Zealand Brewers Guild Awards with six medals.
    Evie Sinclair
    Six medals for local brewery
    Six medals for local brewery
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    WānakaAugust 15

    WAI Wānaka announces Andrew Tischler partnership

    Wānaka environmental charity WAI Wānaka has announced a new partnership with internationally renowned landscape painter Andrew Tischler.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    WAI Wānaka announces Andrew Tischler partnership
    WAI Wānaka announces Andrew Tischler partnership
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    WānakaAugust 15

    What is a citizens’ assembly and why do we need one?

    As Wānaka deals with the challenges of a growing population, Southern Wānaka has been identified by Queenstown-Lakes District Council as a space for urban expansion.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    What is a citizens’ assembly and why do we need one?
    What is a citizens’ assembly and why do we need one?
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    WānakaAugust 15

    Classic minestrone soup

    Winter can make it tough to get enough veggies into your diet, but an Italian classic can help you to eat healthy, seasonably, and affordably.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Classic minestrone soup
    Classic minestrone soup
    WānakaAugust 15

    Most successful book sale yet

    The Rotary Club of Wānaka book sale has raised more than $22,000 at this years event making it their most successful sale yet.
    Evie Sinclair
    Most successful book sale yet
    Most successful book sale yet
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    WānakaAugust 15

    Cards for coffee to celebrate cafe’s birthday

    Wānaka coffee kiosk Alleyway celebrated its community of loyal customers for its third birthday last week, giving out free coffees in exchange for birthday cards.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Cards for coffee to celebrate cafe’s birthday
    Cards for coffee to celebrate cafe’s birthday
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    WānakaAugust 15

    Flower farmer set to retire

    Over the course of four decades, a Hāwea gardener has worked a single rare flower into thousands, but is now set to walk away from the garden.
    Evie Sinclair
    Flower farmer set to retire
    Flower farmer set to retire
    WānakaAugust 15

    Skateboard art workshop inspires youth creativity

    Putting power tools in the hands of young people is usually a recipe for disaster, but a Wānaka art workshop has used them to inspire creativity.
    Evie Sinclair
    Skateboard art workshop inspires youth creativity
    Skateboard art workshop inspires youth creativity
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    WānakaAugust 15

    Opinion: Clinical Services Plan will fail on timely, quality medical care

    The Central Lakes Clinical Services Plan is short on detail and fails to mention the provision of urgent medical care for the seriously ill or those with life- or limb-threatening conditions across the Upper Clutha and Central Otago.
    Opinion: Clinical Services Plan will fail on timely, quality medical care
    Opinion: Clinical Services Plan will fail on timely, quality medical care