New pool hosting almost 10,000 visitors each month
The doors to the Wanaka Pool are swinging open close to 10,000 times a month, and that number is continuing to increase.
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Kool new sour beer unique
Kool new sour beer unique
A bit of imagination and a whole lot of science have helped create a beer unique to the South Island.
Public group calls for more guidance about airport plan
Public group calls for more guidance about airport plan
Has the Queenstown Lakes District Council provided enough information on the Queenstown Airport Corporation's proposed expansion of Wanaka Airport?
Warning on helicopter 'loose items'
Warning on helicopter 'loose items'
The CAA is warning ''loose items'' on helicopters can be deadly as investigators probe whether a pair of overalls contributed to helicopter triple fatality in Wanaka last month.
Lakefront plan timeline revisions proposed
Lakefront plan timeline revisions proposed
The timeline of works for the Wanaka Lakefront Development Plan has been reviewed and a series of changes have been proposed, which the Wanaka Community Board will consider at its meeting tomorrow.
Court action over alleged contamination
Court action over alleged contamination
The Otago Regional Council is taking court action over alleged stormwater contamination of the Clutha River in Wanaka.
Loose items in helicopters can be deadly - CAA
Loose items in helicopters can be deadly - CAA
The Civil Aviation Authority is warning "loose items" on helicopters can be deadly as investigators probe whether a pair of overalls contributed to the helicopter triple fatality in Wanaka last month.
Chopper crash theory: Clothing 'caught on rotor'
Fatal chopper crash theory: Clothing 'caught on rotor'
A pair of overalls could have contributed to the helicopter triple fatality in Wanaka last month.
Sole survivor to be at Armistice event
Sole survivor to be at Armistice event
There were 1600 Rover Sunbeam ambulances built during World War 1. But only one has survived.
Future of water races looking uncertain
Future of water races looking uncertain
The future of the long-standing system of water races irrigating farms in the Lindis River catchment is in the hands of the Environment Court and looking very uncertain.
Order to protect evidence after fatal chopper crash
Order to protect evidence after fatal chopper crash
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has issued a formal order to protect evidence following a fatal helicopter crash in Wanaka last month.
ORC argues against own Lindis decision
ORC argues against own Lindis decision
The Otago Regional Council is arguing against its own decision on how water in the Lindis River catchment should be allocated for irrigation.
Suspended tahr cull unlikely to resume until next year
Suspended tahr cull unlikely to resume until next year
The cull of tahr in the Southern Alps will be unlikely before February after the death of two experienced hunters.
Dramatic change proposed for Wanaka main entrance
Dramatic change proposed for Wanaka main entrance
The main entrance to Wanaka could be in for a dramatic change if a proposed $20 million to $30 million development is approved.
Hawea fire finally out
Hawea fire finally out
A fire that engulfed about five hectares of pine forest southwest of Lake Hawea on Friday was finally declared "out and all-safe" late yesterday morning.
Fireworks blamed for Lake Hawea fire
Fireworks blamed for Lake Hawea fire
Fireworks are believed to have caused a large forest fire that caused six houses to be evacuated near Lake Hawea yesterday.
Wanaka - a town full of ideas
Wanaka - a town full of ideas
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has asked the public for submissions as it works on a master plan for the Wanaka town centre. It has been inundated by responses, writes Mark Price.
Crews keep watch on Hawea blaze
Crews keep watch on Hawea blaze
Fire crews are this morning continuing to monitor a fire by Lake Hawea that forced the evacuation of several houses yesterday.
Northlake ballot extended
Northlake ballot extended
The South Island’s much-heralded first foray into KiwiBuild home ownership has been a bit of a fizzer — at least so far.
Fire at Lake Hawea under control
Fire at Lake Hawea under control
A fire by Lake Hawea appears to be under control after four helicopters with monsoon buckets attacked the blaze.