‘No reasoning’ to decision
The owner of a Central Otago dog accommodation facility has blasted the council for having "no common sense" after declining her request to expand the business.
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‘Aspirational’ track included in plan
‘Aspirational’ track included in plan
A new 80km walking and cycling loop-track along the shorelines of Lakes Wānaka and Hāwea is one of the features of a just released Upper Clutha Tracks Trust strategic plan.
‘Disappointing’ behaviour by drivers
‘Disappointing’ behaviour by drivers
Search & Rescue callouts, dangerous driving and an armed police response were some of the challenges faced by Wānaka this week, Senior Sergeant Fiona Roberts says.
Adventure-wear brand celebrates 15th
Adventure-wear brand celebrates 15th
Leading New Zealand outdoor performance wear brand Mons Royale is celebrating its 15-year anniversary and the opening of its new retail store in Helwick St, Wānaka.
Development chosen for fast-track Bill
Development chosen for fast-track Bill
Six years after Wānaka developers Steve Schikker and Peter Greene announced a proposed mixed-use commercial development at the foot of Mount Iron, the project has been selected by the government...
Groups receive $5580 from film festival trust
Groups receive $5580 from film festival trust
The NZ Mountain Film Festival Charitable Trust’s latest round of grants aims to put more youth into the outdoors and remove more introduced pest animals from the environment.
Strong results from club at LA event
Strong results from club at LA event
Wānaka brown belt jiu jitsu exponent Delwyn Moller has joined the tribe of world champions, after winning her women’s masters 6 category at the World Masters International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu...
Waste Free Wanda nominated for work
Waste Free Wanda nominated for work
Waste Free Wanda, has been nominated for the Southland Environment Awards for her work delivering her Waste Free Wanda shows across schools and kindergartens in collaboration with WasteNet Southland.
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Board retroactively approves new traffic light layout
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Board retroactively approves new traffic light layout
Members of Wānaka’s community board were seeing red this week as debate arose around the impact of the town’s newest set of traffic lights.
Crashes keep police busy
Crashes keep police busy
Vehicle crashes and a grenade disposal helped keep Wānaka police busy this week, Senior Sergeant Fiona Roberts says.
New moves help win the competition
New moves help win the competition
Madeleine Disbrowe of Queenstown, and Lucas Ball from Nelson have been crowned the women and men’s FIS Australia New Zealand Cup Freeski Big Air champions.
Call to submit on navigation bylaw
Call to submit on navigation bylaw
We’re particularly interested in hearing from the community on several important topics, including the use of communication devices on vessels, ski lane locations, vessel identification and...
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Wait for surgery ‘absolute nightmare’
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Wait for surgery ‘absolute nightmare’
Nearly 12 months after a bad fall nearly claimed his life, a Lake Hāwea resident is still waiting on the surgery that would literally piece him back together.
'This disgusting man': Wānaka sex offender named
'This disgusting man': Wānaka sex offender named
A Wānaka man masturbated as he drove after indecently assaulting a teenaged girl in his car, a court has heard.
Protesters echo health concerns
Protesters echo health concerns
The people of Dunedin were not alone when they took to the streets calling out the government’s backtrack on the city’s hospital on Saturday.
Photos: no ordinary protest crowd
Photos: no ordinary protest crowd
Students, grandparents, doctors, farmers — protesters from all walks of life took to central Dunedin on Saturday.
‘A natural on skis’
‘A natural on skis’
Extreme mountain athlete Eva Small, 14, of Lake Hāwea, has been following in her parents’ ski and bike tracks since she was a toddler.
Avalanche rescue praised
Avalanche rescue praised
The "very efficient and very professional" rescue of the skier caught up in Monday’s avalanche highlighted the importance of experience when venturing into the back country, a Wānaka tour operator...
Cardrona innovator honoured
Cardrona innovator honoured
For Mary Lee, her recognition in the King’s Birthday Honours rekindled memories of decades spent transforming the Cardrona Valley into the snowsports hub it is today.
MSC urges ‘extreme caution’ due to avalanche risk
MSC urges ‘extreme caution’ due to avalanche risk
"Unseasonal" weather and serious avalanche incidents have led the NZ Mountain Safety Council to encourage "extreme caution" for those heading into Southern Lakes back country this weekend.