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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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