Merino’s arrival re-enacted
History of the sheep kind was re-created on the shores of Lake Wanaka yesterday.
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Merino’s arrival to be re-enacted
Merino’s arrival to be re-enacted
Lake Wanaka will play host to a re-enactment of the arrival of the first merino sheep in New Zealand, as part of a week-long celebration of wool.
Road will commemorate teenager
Road will commemorate teenager
A teenager killed in a car accident on Ballantyne Rd last year will be remembered with a road being named after him in a new subdivision in Luggate.
Decision appeal considered
Decision appeal considered
Opponents of the Wanaka Watersports facility say they will appeal the Environment Court decision that gave it the go-ahead if they can find grounds and if someone is willing to finance it.
Subdivision opposed
Subdivision opposed
A developer has told a resource consent hearing an application should be put on hold until the Queenstown Lakes District Council comes up with a master plan for future development.
Wanaka watersports centre gets nod
Wanaka watersports centre gets nod
The controversial sports facility that has divided opinion in Wanaka has been given the go-ahead after an appeal to the Environment Court was knocked back.
Wanaka water sports building to go ahead
Wanaka water sports building to go ahead
The long drawn out battle over a proposal to build a multi-purpose water sports facility on the shores of Lake Wanaka looks like it has come to an end with an Environment Court decision clearing the way for the controversial building.
Dublin Bay fire contained
Dublin Bay fire contained
A fire that caused extensive damage to the master bedroom and ensuite of a Dublin Bay, Wanaka, home yesterday is being investigated.
Car catches fire but occupants safe
Car catches fire but occupants safe
Police and Wanaka volunteer fire service personnel attended a car fire in Cardrona Valley Rd just south of Riverbank Rd yesterday afternoon.
Treble Cone postpones ski season
Treble Cone postpones ski season
The start of Treble Cone's ski season is to be postponed because of a lack of snow.
Fire at Wanaka house under control
Fire at Wanaka house under control
The Fire Service have a fire in a house under control after it broke out at a Dublin Bay home near Wanaka this morning.
Crash prompts warning
Crash prompts warning
Police are urging motorists to drive to winter conditions following a one-car crash on the Crown Range Rd yesterday morning.
Athletes share their success stories
Athletes share their success stories
New Zealand's top snow sports athletes were in Wanaka last night to celebrate their successes in northern hemisphere winter competitions.
Sharing creative journeys
Sharing creative journeys
Wanaka’s thriving economy is all down to the tourism and construction industries - or is it?
Crown Range camera live soon
Crown Range camera live soon
Drivers will no longer have to guess at driving conditions on the Crown Range Rd after the installation of a state-of-the-art weather station and road webcam this month.
Man and dog seeking whio habitats
Man and dog seeking whio habitats
Many of us will only ever see the whio or blue duck on the $10 note, but a Wanaka man is hoping to find them on the Young River near Makarora this spring.
First sheep arrival re-enactment
First sheep arrival re-enactment
A re-enactment of Captain Cook delivering New Zealand's first sheep is to be held on the Wanaka foreshore on June 23.
Getting in touch with environment
Getting in touch with environment
Wanaka Primary School pupils concerned about Lake Wanaka’s water quality came face to face with what ends up in the lake through our drains and creeks yesterday.
Having ‘their say’
Having ‘their say’
Tenants intending to rent rooms and offices in Wanaka Community House had an opportunity to meet and "have their say" on how it would be run yesterday.
Luxury lodge planned
Luxury lodge planned
A new luxury lodge is set to be built on one of the last vacant sections in the Wanaka’s town centre.