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WānakaOctober 21

ORC admits error around timing of Lauder human waste review

Otago Regional Council has admitted to providing Federated Farmers and a regional councillor incorrect information regarding the timing of a review into the discharge of human waste to land in Lauder.
Ruairi O'Shea
    ORC admits error around timing of Lauder human waste review
    ORC admits error around timing of Lauder human waste review
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    WānakaOctober 20

    ‘Unbelievable’: Inside the decision to dump human waste on Central Otago farmland

    It was a cold June day when a truck arrived at Lauder to dump human waste on porous farmland.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    ‘Unbelievable’: Inside the decision to dump human waste on Central Otago farmland
    ‘Unbelievable’: Inside the decision to dump human waste on Central Otago farmland
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    WānakaOctober 17

    Memories shared ahead of school reunion

    his year marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Wanaka Area School, with teachers Ken and Margaret Thomlinson sharing their memories ahead of a reunion of the school's staff.
    Memories shared ahead of school reunion
    Memories shared ahead of school reunion
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    WānakaOctober 17

    Hāwea Epic hard launches for 2027

    The Contact Epic is back for 2027, with Contact Energy returning as the event’s title sponsor and with lessons learnt after the 2026 comeback event.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Hāwea Epic hard launches for 2027
    Hāwea Epic hard launches for 2027
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    WānakaOctober 17

    Wānaka Bowling Club to celebrate centennial

    Celebrations will soon begin rolling as this Labour weekend officially marks 100 years of the Wānaka Bowling Club
    Evie Sinclair
    Wānaka Bowling Club to celebrate centennial
    Wānaka Bowling Club to celebrate centennial
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    WānakaOctober 17

    Exhibition to celebrate first year of operation

    Artē Collective is holding a green-inspired exhibition this month to celebrate one year of operation.
    Evie Sinclair
    Exhibition to celebrate first year of operation
    Exhibition to celebrate first year of operation
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    WānakaOctober 17

    Art exhibition to ‘celebrate each person’s uniqueness’

    The second Mint Creative Hub art exhibition with a focus on identity is being displayed in the Wānaka Community Hub this month.
    Evie Sinclair
    Art exhibition to ‘celebrate each person’s uniqueness’
    Art exhibition to ‘celebrate each person’s uniqueness’
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    WānakaOctober 17

    Demand adds momentum to Wānaka performing arts precinct

    A proposed Wānaka performing arts precinct has identified a preferred site on Sir Tim Wallis Drive, as the trust pushes for Long Term Plan funding.
    Evie Sinclair
    Demand adds momentum to Wānaka performing arts precinct
    Demand adds momentum to Wānaka performing arts precinct
    WānakaOctober 17

    Central cadets keep fingers on the pulse

    Last month 15 Central Otago Hato Hone St John cadets came away with an impressive 30 placings overall from regional competition
    Evie Sinclair
    Central cadets keep fingers on the pulse
    Central cadets keep fingers on the pulse
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    WānakaOctober 17

    Artist excited for Wānaka residency

    The Wānaka Arts Labour Weekend Exhibition’s Artist in Residence, Joseph Rowntree (who goes by JR) arrived in Wānaka last weekend, and has been busy getting stuck into  a new body of work for the Exhibition.
    Shelley Wilson, Wānaka Arts
    Artist excited for Wānaka residency
    Artist excited for Wānaka residency
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    WānakaOctober 17

    Wānaka meets its electoral candidates

    Wānaka turned out in force to scrutinise its election candidates at a Meet the Candidates event at Lake Wānaka Centre last Thursday.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Wānaka meets its electoral candidates
    Wānaka meets its electoral candidates
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    WānakaOctober 16

    Missing piece of lakefront puzzle takes shape

    A $1 million plan to connect a walking and cycling path to Wānaka’s lakefront is part of a long-term plan to develop a “world-class experience” in the town, a community leader says.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Missing piece of lakefront puzzle takes shape
    Missing piece of lakefront puzzle takes shape
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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
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    WānakaOctober 4

    Former Wānaka Subway operator runs out of dough owing $1.5 million

    A company that operated a Wānaka Subway franchise has gone bust owing more than $1.5 million in tax debt.
    Tim Scott
    Former Wānaka Subway operator runs out of dough owing $1.5 million
    Former Wānaka Subway operator runs out of dough owing $1.5 million
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    WānakaOctober 4

    Arrest made over graffiti on school children’s mural

    An arrest has been made in relation to graffiti painted over a mural created by school children in Wānaka.
    Evie Sinclair
    Arrest made over graffiti on school children’s mural
    Arrest made over graffiti on school children’s mural
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    WānakaOctober 3

    ‘Stars In Your Eyes’ a five-night sellout

    Stars In Your Eyes is celebrating a five-show sellout run following its 32nd season last week.
    Evie Sinclair
    ‘Stars In Your Eyes’ a five-night sellout
    ‘Stars In Your Eyes’ a five-night sellout
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