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Entries low, races cancelled
The Hāwea Picnic Races, one of the oldest community racing events in New Zealand, have been cancelled this year because of lack of entries.
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Weaving tales of magic
Weaving tales of magic
The beloved Lake Hawea Christmas Wonderland will open its doors tomorrow for the sixth year in a row, and it is set to be something out of a storybook.
Seasonal workers arrive in region
Seasonal workers arrive in region
The arrival of the summer heat in Wānaka brings with it the fruit-picking season and an international crowd of seasonal workers.
Luggate fire station set for revamp
Luggate fire station set for revamp
Luggate’s fire station will be temporarily relocated over the road to the old Upper Clutha Transport yard, while the earthquake-prone building is extended and modernised.
Coming together to ease grief, loneliness
Coming together to ease grief, loneliness
The Christmas and New Year holidays are often described as a time of year to gather with loved ones and enjoy the season together.
Wanaka Festival of Colour announces high-profile acts
Wanaka Festival of Colour announces high-profile acts
Two more high-profile acts have been announced by Wanaka Festival of Colour artistic director Sophie Kelly before a full 2025 programme announcement in January.
Club ramping up accessibility
Club ramping up accessibility
Community support has improved accessibility at Aspiring Gymsports sessions at Paetara Central in Wanaka.
Hawea races cancelled after lack of entries
Hawea races cancelled after lack of entries
The Hawea Picnic Races, one of the oldest community racing events in New Zealand, is being cancelled this year because of a lack of entries.
Club celebrates latest victory of unbeaten pair
Club celebrates latest victory of unbeaten pair
The Wanaka Bowling Club is celebrating the continuing success of its talented competitors, Rae Hammond and Raewyn Hall, who were in winning form at the Alexandra Bowling Club on November 24.
Mayors share views on national park fee plan
Mayors share views on national park fee plan
Waitaki and Queenstown Lakes district mayors have responded positively to the government’s recent proposal to charge people for visiting national parks but are keen to see the detail.
Festive crew settle in at Wanaka grotto
Festive crew settle in at Wanaka grotto
Santa, Mrs Claus and their elves began their annual pre-Christmas holiday in Wanaka last weekend.
Seasonal workers hit by rental scams
Seasonal workers hit by rental scams
Seasonal workers desperate for accommodation in Wānaka and Queenstown are being scammed by people who do a runner with their bond and rent money.
Navigation bylaw changes
Navigation bylaw changes
Waterskiers’ voices have been heard.
Warm farewell as longtime gardener retires
Warm farewell as longtime gardener retires
One of the Upper Clutha’s gardening gurus, Diana Manson, retires next month from her role in the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s parks and recreational team.
Community collaborates for conservation
Community collaborates for conservation
A group of local businesses, initiatives and volunteers have joined forces to help reach Wānaka’s goal of being predator free by 2050.
Wānaka on ‘to-do list’ for nationwide businesses
Wānaka on ‘to-do list’ for nationwide businesses
Retailers are defying reports of economic gloom and are queuing up to build at Three Parks in Wānaka, Willowridge developer Allan Dippie says.
SH6 fully open after crashes
SH6 fully open after crashes
State Highway 6 is now fully open after two crashes closed one part of the road and reduced another to one lane this afternoon
High rivers prompt safety warning after rescue
High rivers prompt safety warning after rescue
A multi-agency search and rescue was launched about 8.30pm last Friday on the Clutha River, after a recreational jetboat with five people on board got into trouble during high river conditions.
Artists urged to apply for grants
Artists urged to apply for grants
The Upper Clutha Arts Council is urging more artists — especially juniors — to apply for annual financial assistance scholarships to attend next year’s Autumn Arts School in Wanaka.
‘With the right people anything is possible’
‘With the right people anything is possible’
Competitive skier Bailley Unahi has pushed the envelope again, venturing up Mt Iron in a wheelchair with the help of four mates and a DIY human-pulley system.