Upgrades brought forward
Upgrades to Luggate’s drinking water scheme will be in place by the end of this year.
Regions
Obituary: guide flourished in the outdoors
Obituary: guide flourished in the outdoors
Albert Town’s Josephine Frances Haines travelled the world by every means possible, packing hundreds of outdoor adventures into her memorable life as an alpine guide and adventurer.
Another World Cup win for Wānaka freeskier
Another World Cup win for Wānaka freeskier
Wānaka freeskier Luca Harrington has backed up his maiden World Cup victory with a second win a week later.
Nine injured in crash near Luggate
Nine injured in crash near Luggate
Nine people have been treated for injuries after a multi-vehicle crash near Luggate.
SUBSCRIBER
Church working to inform potential migrants
SUBSCRIBER
Church working to inform potential migrants
Wanaka's Brazilian community is preparing potential immigrants back home for what awaits them when they get to New Zealand.
Celebrations a hit with locals, tourists
Celebrations a hit with locals, tourists
Excellent weather, breathtaking views and thrilling music events — just a few reasons Wānaka was the place to be over the summer holidays.
Youth brawl at park; inquiries continue
Youth brawl at park; inquiries continue
Local police, Hato Hone St John, security and Red Frogs were vital in keeping young people safe during the busy New Year’s celebrations.
Cleanup to bring community together
Cleanup to bring community together
Wānaka’s first beach cleanup, hosted by Wai Wānaka, is coming up next week as a way of bringing locals and visitors together to help recover from the new year excitement.
Info board connects creek to its history
Info board connects creek to its history
The small town of Luggate is sharing its rich history with a new information board at the Luggate Taylor Park, inspired by former teacher and local Jenny Moss.
Tears, laughter to farewell principal
Tears, laughter to farewell principal
Wānaka Primary School’s beloved principal walked out of the auditorium for the last time in December after the school came together to celebrate 20 years of Dr Wendy Bamford’s dedication.
Wastebusters celebrates year of growth
Wastebusters celebrates year of growth
Wānaka Wastebusters ended 2024 on a high note, celebrating a year of impact, achievement and growth at its recent annual meeting.
Pines cleared from peninsula
Pines cleared from peninsula
The Upper Clutha Wilding Tree Group recently removed 1700 wilding pines from the 2000ha Stevensons Peninsula, in collaboration with Mt Burke Station landowner Tim Burdon.
Sale of Aspiring care centre completed
Sale of Aspiring care centre completed
Aspiring Village has completed the purchase of the former Aspiring Enliven Care Centre on Cardrona Valley Rd.
‘Distasteful’ stance called out in McDonald's hearing
‘Distasteful’ stance called out in McDonald's hearing
A right of reply was given to McDonald’s on December 19 last year after a lengthy hearing in November to determine the outcome of a proposed restaurant at the base of Mt Iron.
Distillery's future shining bright
Distillery's future shining bright
The Cardrona Distillery has marked its coming expansion with a new art piece in collaboration with glass artists, the Crystal Chain Gang.
Big chill for Frozen Ferns in Italy
Big chill for Frozen Ferns in Italy
Wānaka, Central Otago and Queenstown Frozen Fern team members will be launching into the icy waters of an Italian lake from Sunday.
SUBSCRIBER
Campers fear tone of site will change
SUBSCRIBER
Glendhu Bay campers fear tone of site will change
Glendhu Bay campers are worried about changes at the camping ground which they believe will lead to a more commercially focused operation, taking away Kiwi-style camping.
SUBSCRIBER
Consultants brought in for airport development
SUBSCRIBER
Consultants brought in for airport development
Consultants are set to be brought in to help settle the contentious issue of how Wānaka Airport should be developed.
World Cup win makes history
Wānaka skier's World Cup win makes history
Luca Harrington was lost for words after his maiden World Cup win and breaking new ground for New Zealand snow sports.
Quality night of hard rock
Quality night of hard rock
From Tear Down Those Names to Factory, Shihad took about 2000 fans for a spin back through their history in Wānaka at the weekend.