Wānaka section sells for $3.5m
A $3.5 million view on Wānaka’s Tiffany Lane has sold — and that is without a house.
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Negative impacts if lake lowered: expert
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Negative impacts if lake lowered: expert
Lake Hāwea will have dust issues and its water quality, fishery, plant life and ecology will degrade if Contact Energy’s fast-track approval to lower the lake goes ahead.
Scientists gather in Wānaka to shake up quake forecasting
Scientists gather in Wānaka to shake up quake forecasting
Leading earthquake researchers and modellers from four countries have convened in Wānaka to tackle a tough question in seismology.
ACC encouraging seniors to attend fall prevention classes
ACC encouraging seniors to attend fall prevention classes
A Wānaka local is helping advocate for the importance of strength and balance exercises as ACC launches a new campaign on the importance of classes for those aged 65 years and over.
New walking track formed with help from trust
New walking track formed with help from trust
Walking is not easy for Makarora landowner Gary Charteris.
‘Brand new’ event coming next year
‘Brand new’ event coming next year
Despite having to justify the Easter influx of 65,000 visitors, Wheels at Wānaka general manager Allan Dippie intends to bring to town another event in 2026.
Springing all the way to Barcelona
Springing all the way to Barcelona
After winning the New Zealand and Australia trampoline championships this year, Wānaka’s Blake Hartley is off to the world champs in Spain.
Health needs to be put to ministers
Health needs to be put to ministers
Wānaka’s most vocal health advocacy group will be demanding more publicly funded services for the region in upcoming meetings with health ministers.
Carving out a legacy
Carving out a legacy
Jacinda Ardern, Gordon Ramsay and a member of the Rothschild family all own one of his pounamu pendants, but Lake Hawea’s Jeromy van Riel is wanting to spread a simple message through his work.
QLDC seek feedback on waste management plan
QLDC seek feedback on waste management plan
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) released its draft Waste Management Minimisation Plan last week and is welcoming community engagement.
Makarora, Blue Pools bridges reopen
Makarora, Blue Pools bridges reopen
The renowned Makarora and Blue Pools bridges near Wānaka have reopened, after comprehensive upgrades.
Trampoliner invited to world champs
Trampoliner invited to world champs
After being placed first at the New Zealand and Australia trampoline championships this year, Wānaka trampoliner Blake Hartley is off to the world champs in Barcelona, Spain.
Bouncing back naturally
Bouncing back naturally
As a teenager Olivia Lucas was told she had the perfect build to be a model.
‘Someone’s going to die’: Residents calling for speed reduction
‘Someone’s going to die’: Residents calling for speed reduction
Hāwea Flat’s Windmill Corner has about 30 residents who live around the bend, literally.
Public transport plan allocated $250k funding
Public transport plan allocated $250k funding
A sum of $250,000 will be allocated from the Otago Regional Council’s general rates to fund a business plan for Wānaka public transport at the end of the year.
Yoga event aims to contribute to wellness of community
Yoga event aims to contribute to wellness of community
After teaching yoga all over the world, one Wanaka woman has been using her love for wellness to raise money for local charities while celebrating International Yoga Day.
Teens going cold turkey from tech ‘ultimate’ test
Teens going cold turkey from tech ‘ultimate’ test
Mount Aspiring College students are going cold turkey on technology for the World Vision 40-hour famine this month.
Heavy snowfall welcome start for athletes with Winter Olympics on horizon
Heavy snowfall welcome start for athletes with Winter Olympics on horizon
Heavy snowfall has marked the start of an exciting ski season in Wānaka as New Zealand athletes work to get into peak condition with only eight months left until the Winter Olympics.
Warbird scholarship programme widened
Warbird scholarship programme widened
Warbird aircraft engineers are now eligible to apply along with Warbird pilots to the Warbirds Over Wanaka Community Trust scholarship programme, the trust has announced.
Repaired Blue Pools bridge reopens
Repaired Blue Pools bridge reopens
The renowned Makarora and Blue Pools bridges near Wānaka will reopen today, in time for King’s Birthday weekend, after comprehensive upgrades.