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Change of stance still a mystery
An Official Information Act request has thrown no new light on the reasons why the Queenstown Lakes District Council changed its stance on American billionaire Peter Thiel's application to build a...
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Snow sports, tourism innovator honoured
Snow sports, tourism innovator honoured
Mary Lee, of Wanaka, has been invested by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro as a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for services to snow sports and tourism.
Engrave, secure tools to discourage thieves
Engrave, secure tools to discourage thieves
A series of tool thefts in Wānaka this week is a sign the town’s "collective mindset" about theft prevention needs to change, police Senior Sergeant Fiona Roberts said.
New supermarket for Lake Hāwea
New supermarket for Lake Hāwea
Shopping runs for Lake Hāwea residents will become much shorter following the opening of a new supermarket in the town next month.
Horse riders raising road awareness
Horse riders raising road awareness
Wānaka recreational horse rider Anne Steven is hoping to raise awareness that horses and horse riders are as equally vulnerable to traffic as cyclists.
Police introduce changes to mental health callouts
Police introduce changes to mental health callouts
Wānaka police, along with their colleagues around the country, will not be attending as many mental health callouts in the future.
Designer whips up a winner
Designer whips up a winner
The craic deserted Wānaka fashion designer Claire O’Connell last weekend when top Kiwi fashion judges named her the winner of the Collections category of WoolOn 2024.
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Snow Farm ‘deserves more’ than a portable toilet: guide
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Snow Farm ‘deserves more’ than a portable toilet: guide
The lack of public toilets at the Snow Farm is "embarrassing" and the area "deserves more" than a portable toilet, Wānaka mountain guide Whitney Thurlow says.
Bike fans from across globe to attend forum
Bike fans from across globe to attend forum
Bike enthusiasts from all over the world are about to "stomp" Wānaka for three days of presentations and workshops.
Peak performance
Peak performance
On the podium for the women’s 42km cross-country skiing race at the Merino Muster in Wānaka on Saturday are (from left) second and first place contestants Julia Kern and Jessie Diggins, both of...
Mt Iron draft plan nears completion
Mt Iron draft plan nears completion
The Queenstown Lakes Draft Mt Iron Reserve Management Plan is another step closer to completion last week, but it will be December before the final version is known.
Demand for housing rises in Wānaka
Demand for housing rises in Wānaka
There are now 235 households on Wānaka’s affordable housing waiting list, comprising 20% of the total Queenstown Lakes district’s wait list of about 1300 households.
Debate reopened for feedback
Debate reopened for feedback
Just when a long-running debate over proposed district plan (PDP) schedules for Upper Clutha priority landscapes appeared to have been resolved, they are back on the drawing board.
Close wins lead to top season for club
Close wins lead to top season for club
Wānaka hockey players cleaned Central Otago’s house this month, triumphing in the premier men’s, premier women’s and under-18 championships and securing what is arguably the Upper Clutha Hockey...
Winter tourney a chance to travel, make memories
Winter tourney a chance to travel, make memories
Te Kura o Tititea Mount Aspiring College student athletes will soon be on the move for the 2024 School Sport New Zealand Winter Tournament.
‘It’s a miracle to have it’: base building opens
‘It’s a miracle to have it’: base building opens
The weather gods delivered snow during the Snow Farm’s official opening of its new base building last Sunday, boding well for this weekend’s signature event, the Merino Muster, and the continuation...
Busy week of serious disorder, driving incidents
Busy week of serious disorder, driving incidents
A serious suburban incident, an assault on a police officer and a dangerous motorhome were among the issues keeping police in Wānaka busy this week.
Fundraising trip already inspiring pupils
Fundraising trip already inspiring pupils
When Wanaka early childhood teacher Jo Horton sets foot in India and Nepal in October, she will have a backpack full of beaded friendship bracelets to give away to children.
Club hopes for arena
Club hopes for arena
A new Upper Clutha equestrian club is calling on the council to help fund an indoor equestrian arena at the Hāwea Domain, as well as provide for horse riding events and activities over the next...
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Changes to LTP not likely, Smith warns
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Changes to LTP not likely, Smith warns
Much needed improvements to sports facilities in Wānaka are unlikely to be added to the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s 2024-34 long-term plan.