New hut opened at Snow Farm
New hut opened at Snow Farm
The sense of community and historical significance was almost palpable at the opening of the Musterers Hut on Saturday.
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Annual Rotary book sale on
Annual Rotary book sale on
From humble beginnings 20 years ago, the annual Wanaka Rotary Club Book Sale has grown into a three-day event supporting the local community.
'End of an era' for police highway patrol Holdens
'End of an era' for police highway patrol Holdens
Two of the iconic Holden Commodore SV6 police highway patrol vehicles will live out their retirement years at South Island museums.
Clark to open new back-country hut
Clark to open new back-country hut
Former prime minister Helen Clark will open the Snow Farm’s new Musterer’s Hut on Saturday.
Doc declares Young Valley Code Red
Doc declares Young Valley Code Red
Don't go west today.
Weather restricts activities
Weather restricts activities
Gale-force winds closed skifields yesterday, forcing families to get creative about how to enjoy their school holidays in Wanaka.
Code Red declared for Young Valley
Code Red declared for Young Valley
Don’t go west today. Public access to the Young Valley has been closed until further notice and DOC has declared a Code Red status for the catchment, which has received significant rainfall.
Last day to make submissions on water scheme budget
Last day to make submissions on water scheme budget
Submissions on the proposed budget increase for the Cardrona water supply scheme close today at 5pm.
Dispelling myths about women flying helicopters
Dispelling myths about women flying helicopters
Despite strong headwinds in the past, five women who share a passion for aviation are determined to fly to new heights as helicopter pilots.
Call for consultation on stormwater swales
Call for consultation on stormwater swales
Wanaka water quality advocates want the public to get up to speed with the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s non-notified proposal to create stormwater swales on the Wanaka Showgrounds Reserve.
Festival leftovers given new life
Festival leftovers given new life
Take a pinch of Kiwi ingenuity and a pile of discarded tents from an annual music festival, and voila — a new puffer jacket collection is created.
Celebrating a century
Celebrating a century
Dozens of people gathered at Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village yesterday to celebrate Betty McCormack’s 100th birthday.
NZ’s first passive-build community hall
NZ’s first passive-build community hall
Luggate Memorial Centre is expected to be completed mid-October, after the arrival of custom-made windows from Europe.
Shaw not standing for council again
Shaw not standing for council again
Wanaka ward councillor Niamh Shaw announced yesterday she will not seek re-election to the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Youth take part in tree planting at park
Youth take part in tree planting at park
Native habitats are being restored in Wanaka thanks to youth volunteers giving their time during school holidays.
Icy waters beckon swimmers
Icy waters beckon swimmers
Ice swimming is not a sport for hot heads or the nimble-fingered, and you will need a support crew to dress you afterwards.
Niamh Shaw standing down as QLDC councillor
Niamh Shaw standing down as QLDC councillor
Wanaka Ward Councillor Niamh Shaw announced she will not seek re-election as a Queenstown Lakes District Councillor on July 14.
Luggate bridge to close for urgent repairs
Luggate bridge to close for urgent repairs
The Luggate Red Bridge on State Highway 8A near Wanaka will be closed for part of Wednesday for urgent repairs.
Generators for sub-zero Makarora after lines downed
Generators for sub-zero Makarora after lines downed
Aurora Energy has installed temporary generators in Makarora after heavy snow left the Otago township without power over the weekend.
New primary birthing unit brings better maternity care prospects
New primary birthing unit brings better maternity care prospects
The announcement of a new primary care unit, based in Albert Town, in Wanaka, has birthed fresh hopes for better maternity care in the district.