Advocacy leads to 24/7 healthcare
Wānaka will have an after-hours health service for primary and urgent care, following heavy advocacy from local groups in the area, but there is no timeline for when that will begin.
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Preferred locations for airport named
Preferred locations for airport named
Tarras, Hawea and Cromwell are all contenders for the preferred location of the Christchurch International Airport expansion project.
Protocols in place amid bullying claims: principal
Protocols in place amid bullying claims: principal
The majority of students at a Wānaka school that is dealing with accusations of bullying "do the right thing," its principal says.
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McDonald’s still fighting to open in Wānaka
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McDonald’s still fighting to open in Wānaka
After being turned away from Wānaka almost six months ago, McDonald’s continues to search for a way to open a restaurant in town.
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Venture aimed at helping women find their feet, seat
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Venture aimed at helping women find their feet, seat
After a career as an urban planner and then running a childcare centre business, Wakatipu’s Gemma Smith is changing tack for a different pace of life.
Harsh times cited for liquidation
Harsh times cited for liquidation
Harsh economic times have been cited as the reason for the liquidation of a Wānaka interior design business.
Teachers want say on learning spaces
Teachers want say on learning spaces
Local educators agree flexible learning spaces are the way to go but are criticising the lack of consultation from the government that has been ongoing for decades.
Frontline council workers ‘undervalued’
Frontline council workers ‘undervalued’
Frontline workers across local councils are undervalued and management likely overvalued as the pay gap increasingly widens between those at the top and bottom of the food chain, an expert on pay...
When the nest is emptying, make music
When the nest is emptying, make music
A Hāwea mother of three has found her second wind in the form of music and an album release.
Co-working space to combat loneliness
Co-working space to combat loneliness
Wānaka has become a hot spot for remote workers looking to self-start their future success — but the freedom-driven lifestyle comes with a price tag.
Poet’s collection dives into rural life
Poet’s collection dives into rural life
Author Liz Breslin is tackling the tough topics in her latest book of poetry, Show Your Working Out.
Million-tree milestone helps environment
Million-tree milestone helps environment
Over the past decade the Sustainable Business Network has planted one million native plants and trees.
Second airport consultation period set after community calls heard
Second airport consultation period set after community calls heard
The Wānaka community has more time to have a say on the future of the airport, after the first round of feedback was completed.
Hawea, Cromwell, Tarras potential airport sites
Hawea, Cromwell, Tarras potential airport sites
Tarras, Hāwea and Cromwell are all contenders for the preferred location of the Christchurch International Airport expansion project.
Community artwork on display
Community artwork on display
A community-driven art exhibition is being set up this weekend to help show off the hidden talents of Wānaka’s creatives.
Resort gears up for festival
Resort gears up for festival
Snow Sports New Zealand is hosting the Adaptive Festival for the 15th year, continuing to offer an inclusive space for people with disabilities.
Pie contest heating up
Pie contest heating up
Good pastry, the right seasoning and a lot of passion goes into making the perfect pie according to Wānaka’s own award-winning bakery.
Funky sounds abound; band cuts their teeth
Funky sounds abound; band cuts their teeth
Live music is not just good to get the crowd singing and dancing, sometimes it is there to set the right mood, which is what Wānaka’s newest funk band is out to do.
Career pivot a winning choice
Career pivot a winning choice
Mandy Myles, of Wānaka-based online retailer Bookety Book Books, has won the Titlepage Bookselling Trailblazer of the year, at the Aotearoa New Zealand Book Industry 2025 awards.
Tourist season extending
Tourist season extending
Wānaka’s shoulder season is shrinking, as visitor numbers hold steady 12 months a year, according to visitor data.