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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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    WānakaOctober 3

    Knox College’s artist in residence to host exhibition

    Wānaka’s Ruby Burke is the inaugural artist in residence at Knox College in Dunedin. She spoke to the Wānaka Sun about her transition to oil painting, the mentorship of Sir Grahame Sydney, and her role as the college’s artist in residence, and how these details have informed her October exhibition titled “Slowly”.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Knox College’s artist in residence to host exhibition
    Knox College’s artist in residence to host exhibition
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    WānakaOctober 3

    Search for missing plane in Westland lake ends

    The search of a South Westland lake for a Dunedin plane that went missing 47 years ago has been wound up after nothing of significance was found.
    Evie Sinclair
    Search for missing plane in Westland lake ends
    Search for missing plane in Westland lake ends
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    WānakaOctober 3

    Palliative care trust marks 10 years of suite

    The Upper Clutha Palliative Care Trust is celebrating its 10th anniversary of its care suite in the Aspiring Care facility this month.
    Evie Sinclair
    Palliative care trust marks 10 years of suite
    Palliative care trust marks 10 years of suite
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    WānakaOctober 3

    October growing: It’s all on, but watch the frost

    If there's one gardening habit worth picking up this month, it's succession planting.
    October growing: It’s all on, but watch the frost
    October growing: It’s all on, but watch the frost
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    WānakaOctober 3

    Hāwea health hub seeks resource consent

    Lake Hāwea could be getting a new health hub, with a new development including a dentist, physio, GP surgery and a 24-hour gym proposed in Longview.
    Evie Sinclair
    Hāwea health hub seeks resource consent
    Hāwea health hub seeks resource consent
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    WānakaSeptember 30

    Central Otago councillors vote against dumping human waste on Lauder farmland

    Powerful and at times emotional speeches from members of the public implored the Central Otago District Council not to allow human waste from Alexandra and Cromwell to be spread on Lauder farmland.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Central Otago councillors vote against dumping human waste on Lauder farmland
    Central Otago councillors vote against dumping human waste on Lauder farmland
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    WānakaSeptember 29

    Central Otago can’t dump human waste in its backyard because Queenstown got there first

    Central Otago District Council is unable to discharge waste from Cromwell to farmland in its own district because Queenstown Lakes District Council got there first.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Central Otago can’t dump human waste in its backyard because Queenstown got there first
    Central Otago can’t dump human waste in its backyard because Queenstown got there first
    WānakaSeptember 29

    Popular Wānaka walking track back in action after rockfall

    A popular riverside walk in the Wānaka area has reopened after being shut down by rockfall.
    Popular Wānaka walking track back in action after rockfall
    Popular Wānaka walking track back in action after rockfall
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    WānakaSeptember 28

    250-home Mt Iron Junction development gets fast-track approval

    The 250 home Mt Iron Junction development has been approved by the fast-track panel, with Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop praising the process, and the development.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    250-home Mt Iron Junction development gets fast-track approval
    250-home Mt Iron Junction development gets fast-track approval
    WānakaSeptember 28

    Hundreds of homes given fast-track green light near Wānaka

    A 250-home development has been granted fast-track approval near Wānaka.
    Hundreds of homes given fast-track green light near Wānaka
    Hundreds of homes given fast-track green light near Wānaka
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    WānakaSeptember 26

    Wānaka leads parkrun health initiative

    A new national well-being initative which sees doctor’s practices partnering with local parkruns will be led from Wānaka.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Wānaka leads parkrun health initiative
    Wānaka leads parkrun health initiative
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    WānakaSeptember 26

    Hāwea track upgrades begin

    Upgrades on a popular commuter track connecting Hāwea and Albert Town have begun with the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust’s $236,000 funding goal met.
    Evie Sinclair
    Hāwea track upgrades begin
    Hāwea track upgrades begin
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    WānakaSeptember 26

    Meet the makers of the Labour Weekend Exhibition

    Next month, Wānaka Arts will throw open its doors for the Labour Weekend Exhibition, the town's biggest celebration of local art.
    Meet the makers of the Labour Weekend Exhibition
    Meet the makers of the Labour Weekend Exhibition
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    WānakaSeptember 26

    Cooking for the community

    Central Otago Rural Education Activities Programme (REAP) is bringing free cooking classes to Hāwea next month.
    Evie Sinclair
    Cooking for the community
    Cooking for the community
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    WānakaSeptember 26

    Mystical shaman who oversaw collapsed investment fund living in Wānaka

    A “mystical shaman” reported to have mispriced shares sold to investors before overseeing the collapse of an investment fund is living in Wānaka.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Mystical shaman who oversaw collapsed investment fund living in Wānaka
    Mystical shaman who oversaw collapsed investment fund living in Wānaka
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    WānakaSeptember 26

    Snow League wows Cardrona

    On Saturday, The Snow League — a world-class snow sports event founded by three-time Olympic gold medallist Shaun White — took over Cardrona Alpine Resort’s halfpipe.
    Evie Sinclair
    Snow League wows Cardrona
    Snow League wows Cardrona
    WānakaSeptember 25

    Rockfall closes popular Wānaka track

    A rockfall has forced the closure of a picturesque riverside walk in the Wānaka area.
    Rockfall closes popular Wānaka track
    Rockfall closes popular Wānaka track