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A&P show made $19.3m impact for district
One of New Zealand’s largest agricultural and community events has generated an estimated $19.3 million in additional spending for the Southern Lakes region.
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Land bought for new primary school
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Land bought for new primary school
The Ministry of Education confirmed it has bought land in Hāwea for a new school in the fast-growing community.
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Changes to model only ‘temporary win for rural community’
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Changes to model only ‘temporary win for rural community’
Last-minute changes to a proposed new GP funding model will allay fears of a lack of service in Wānaka but the issue is not going away.
Winter’s approach too slow for skifields
Winter’s approach too slow for skifields
Cardrona Alpine Resort has announced its opening day will be pushed back by one week to Saturday, June 20, due to a mild start to winter.
Hāwea FreshChoice small store of year
Hāwea FreshChoice small store of year
Winning small store of the year is all thanks to the staff and community, Lake Hāwea FreshChoice's owner says.
Future in focus with Budget 2026
Future in focus with Budget 2026
Budget 2026 is about fixing the basics and building the future.
Preparations begin for 32nd edition
Preparations begin for 32nd edition
Excitement is building with auditions for the 32nd edition of Wānaka’s Stars In Your Eyes opening next week.
Growing local food networks
Growing local food networks
The resilience of our food networks is the topic of discussion for Wao’s Green Drinks events at Lake Wānaka Centre next Wednesday.
Milestone for Wastebusters employee
Milestone for Wastebusters employee
This month, a member of Wastebusters Wānaka will celebrate a milestone 20 years with the organisation.
Southern Lakes cleans up at awards
Southern Lakes cleans up at awards
Twenty-seven architectural projects across Otago were recognised as the very best in this year’s Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Regional Awards.
Braving the cold to siphon lake weed
Braving the cold to siphon lake weed
In freezing conditions of -0.2˚C, divers conduct a lagarosiphon control programme in Roys Bay, Wānaka at 8.30am yesterday.
Warbirds’ economic impact up 40%: report
Warbirds’ economic impact up 40%: report
The Warbirds Over Wānaka airshow contributed more than $57 million to the regional economy this year — up 40% on 2024 — new data shows.
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Wānaka health advocates say going public needed
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Wānaka health advocates say going public needed
Health Minister Simeon Brown has urged health advocates not to litigate negotiations through the media - but Wānaka advocates say it's one of the few avenues they have.
Winter’s approach too slow for skifields
Winter’s approach too slow for skifields
Cardrona Alpine Resort has announced its opening day will be pushed back by one week to Saturday, June 20 due to a mild start to winter.
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MP plays down Wānaka health funding fears
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MP plays down Wānaka health funding fears
Wānaka’s ‘‘unexpected’’ population growth has left the town out-of-kilter with their expected after-hours health funding, but the local MP is assuring the public it will get sorted.
Fears after-hours care may be cut
Fears after-hours care may be cut
Wānaka could be left in the ‘‘scary’’ position of having no after-hours treatment if massive cuts to funding go ahead, a GP says.
‘Don’t sweat the small stuff’, survivor’s advice
‘Don’t sweat the small stuff’, survivor’s advice
For Hāwea woman Angela Lines, cancer hit at the most unexpected time
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Funding for more classrooms, pupil increase
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Funding for more classrooms, pupil increase
Funding for four new classrooms will allow a ‘‘squashed’’ Upper Clutha primary school to grow its roll to 500 pupils, the principal says.
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Data-collecting buoy to be installed on lake
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Data-collecting buoy to be installed on lake
Fresh data on the health of Lake Hāwea will be collected from next month.
Preparing gardens for spring
Preparing gardens for spring
Growing food in the Southern Lakes is a monthly guide created by local growers to help you grow more of your own food in our unique alpine climate, whether in a small patch of soil or a...