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WānakaAugust 14

Kānuka cut down for campfire reinforces freedom camping risks: campaigner

The use of native vegetation for a campfire reinforces environmental and fire concerns around freedom camping at Beacon Point Road, a campaigner has said.
Ruairi O'Shea
    Kānuka cut down for campfire reinforces freedom camping risks: campaigner
    Kānuka cut down for campfire reinforces freedom camping risks: campaigner
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    WānakaAugust 14

    Cellphone tower wipes $160k from property value, resident says

    A Wānaka woman believes a cellphone tower has wiped $160,000 off the value of her property, and warned it can happen to anyone.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Cellphone tower wipes $160k from property value, resident says
    Cellphone tower wipes $160k from property value, resident says
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    WānakaAugust 14

    New plans for bigger, taller resort submitted

    A new resource consent application for a resort in Three Parks has revealed a bigger, taller and denser development than previously approved by the council.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    New plans for bigger, taller resort submitted
    New plans for bigger, taller resort submitted
    WānakaAugust 13

    Back to back titles for Central Otago

    The Central Otago women's rugby team are now back-to-back division two champions after a convincing 31-17 win over Alhambra Union on Saturday
    Evie Sinclair
    Back to back titles for Central Otago
    Back to back titles for Central Otago
    WānakaAugust 12

    Illegal party area on reserve land leaves resident ‘disappointed in the human race’

    The Department of Conservation has slammed partygoers who cut down trees, built a stage and lit a fire in public conservation land near the Hāwea River.
    Evie Sinclair
    Illegal party area on reserve land leaves resident ‘disappointed in the human race’
    Illegal party area on reserve land leaves resident ‘disappointed in the human race’
    WānakaAugust 9

    Wānaka leading NZ in rooftop solar rates

    Household wealth, home ownership rates and the 'neighbourhood effect' are driving rooftop solar rates in the absence of widespread incentives, advocates say.
    Wānaka leading NZ in rooftop solar rates
    Wānaka leading NZ in rooftop solar rates
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    WānakaAugust 8

    Amalgamation drives growing need for Wānaka’s self-determination

    Amalgamation must result in greater empowerment for Wānaka, the Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board chair has said.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Amalgamation drives growing need for Wānaka’s self-determination
    Amalgamation drives growing need for Wānaka’s self-determination
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    WānakaAugust 8

    RMA reforms a step closer to cutting red tape

    One of the major planks towards being elected in the last election was the National Party’s commitment to replace the RMA.
    Miles Anderson
    RMA reforms a step closer to cutting red tape
    RMA reforms a step closer to cutting red tape
    WānakaAugust 8

    Kai Pai victorious in national awards

    A Wānaka bakery has another award to add to their trophy case after being announced as gold award winners for commercial/wholesale at the National Pie Awards.
    Evie Sinclair
    Kai Pai victorious in national awards
    Kai Pai victorious in national awards
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    WānakaAugust 8

    Wānaka skatepark set for a bright future

    The Wānaka skatepark's future is looking bright and so are the night sessions thanks to the addition of 16 lighting poles.
    Evie Sinclair
    Wānaka skatepark set for a bright future
    Wānaka skatepark set for a bright future
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    WānakaAugust 7

    Wānaka sendoff for teen ballerina

    A London-bound teenage ballerina will receive a home sendoff next week as the New Zealand Youth Ballet performs at Lake Wānaka Centre.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Wānaka sendoff for teen ballerina
    Wānaka sendoff for teen ballerina
    WānakaAugust 6

    Father, teacher embodied ‘never give up’ motto

    A Wānaka father and former teacher who passed away last month is being remembered as a man who “was passionate about everything he did”.
    Evie Sinclair
    Father, teacher embodied ‘never give up’ motto
    Father, teacher embodied ‘never give up’ motto
    WānakaAugust 5

    Public votes Warbirds Over Wānaka country’s favourite event

    Warbirds Over Wanaka has been named New Zealand's favourite event at the New Zealand Event Awards.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Public votes Warbirds Over Wānaka country’s favourite event
    Public votes Warbirds Over Wānaka country’s favourite event