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Further airport debate likely after SOI move
Further airport debate likely after SOI move
Another airport debate appears likely when the Queenstown Lakes District Council holds an extraordinary meeting on Monday.
Mayor rejects public role in setting terms of reference
Mayor rejects public role in setting terms of reference
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult has declined the Wanaka Stakeholders Group's request for the public to be involved in setting the terms of reference for economic and social impact studies on...
QAC gains rights in Wanaka Airport push
QAC gains rights in Wanaka Airport push
The Queenstown Airport Corporation has been granted requiring authority status for Wanaka Airport, giving it strong legislative powers to operate and develop the airport.
SH84 underpass part of mix
SH84 underpass part of mix
An underpass for cyclists and pedestrians will be part of a new traffic arrangement at the entrance to Wanaka.
'Major concerns' remain over airport expansion
'Major concerns' remain over airport expansion
The Queenstown Airport Corporation's modified statement of intent has done nothing to mitigate ''major concerns'' over likely future airport expansion, Wanaka Stakeholders Group say.
Mountain webcam seen as chance to showcase region
Mountain webcam seen as chance to showcase region
Visitors and locals no longer have to join the growing numbers climbing Roys Peak to enjoy the view from the summit.
More KiwiBuild houses - if wanted
More KiwiBuild houses - if wanted
Another 20 KiwiBuild houses in Wanaka's Northlake subdivision went on the market on August 5.
Power out after high winds hit near Hawea
Power out after high winds hit near Hawea
Power is out north of Lake Hawea after high winds brought branches down on lines this morning.
Late snowfall unlikely to be trend in short term
Late snowfall unlikely to be trend in short term
University of Otago research has found the late snowfall this winter is unlikely to be the trend for the southern lakes skifields in the next few years.
Group working to bring bird back from Brazil
Group working to bring bird back from Brazil
It may be in Brazil covered in grime, with birds nesting inside it, but a derelict DC8 aircraft could be destined for display in Wanaka.
Developer seeks feedback on plans
Developer seeks feedback on plans
A Lake Hawea developer has taken the unusual step of seeking community support before lodging a resource consent application for a new commercial development in the town centre.
Call for terms of reference input
Call for terms of reference input
The public should have a say on the terms of reference for social and economic impact studies to be carried out in relation to the proposed expansion of Queenstown and Wanaka airports.
Renewed effort to put main-street power lines underground
Renewed effort to put main-street power lines underground
More than 80 power poles spoiling the view at Lake Hawea could be for the chop.
Valley karearea to be studied
Valley karearea to be studied
Cardrona Alpine Resort has taken the karearea, or New Zealand falcon, under its wing by funding research into the bird's alpine environment.
12kg trout may be biggest from lake
12kg trout may be biggest from lake
Otago Fish & Game officer Cliff Halford believes the 12kg brown trout Wanaka woman Emma McIntosh landed recently is the biggest to come out of Lake Wanaka.
52% don't support master plan's 'direction'
52% don't support master plan's 'direction'
The jury is back but with no clear verdict on the way forward for Wanaka's town centre.
Death at Wanaka Recreation Centre
Death at Wanaka Recreation Centre
A person is dead after suffering a medical event at the Wanaka Recreation Centre this afternoon.
Singular vision comes of age
Singular vision comes of age
New Zealand’s first and only cross-country skifield attracts Olympic cross-country ski teams from around the world but many New Zealanders do not even know it exists.
Council keeps mum on airport alternatives
Council keeps mum on airport alternatives
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has declined to say whether alternatives to a dual Queenstown-Wanaka Airport are now up for debate.