Healthcare concerns remain for Wānaka residents
A trip to Wānaka by two government ministers last week has done little to ease the concerns of locals who continue to battle health inequities.
Seeking out diversity moving from Brazil
Seeking out diversity moving from Brazil
Beneath the surface of Michelle Silva and Evandro Santos's success story is a tale of hard work and overcoming familial separation.
Marathon mum hits back at criticism
Marathon mum hits back at criticism
A Wānaka mum who unofficially holds the record of running the most consecutive marathons has copped flak for doing more than 220 of those while pushing her son in a pram.
Young Wānaka skier motivated to work up the ranks
Young Wānaka skier motivated to work up the ranks
Local New Zealand ski representative Mathilda Watterson is working seven days a week for less than minimum wage, in fact she’s not on a salary at all.
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GP to retire after years serving community
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GP to retire after years serving community
Wanaka GP Andrew McLeod will be retiring within the next year to spend more time with his family and his bike.
Over $1m owed: liquidators
Over $1m owed: liquidators
A Wānaka-based cleaning business owes creditors more than $1.75 million, the first liquidator’s report shows.
More local input needed on airport’s future: lobby group
More local input needed on airport’s future: lobby group
A lobby group is worried local input on the future of Wānaka Airport will be non-existent.
Call for action after more outages
Call for action after more outages
Power outages have been on the rise, and so is the frustration among rural communities across the region who are calling for more reliability.
Spanish playgroup takes root in Wānaka
Spanish playgroup takes root in Wānaka
Ana Estefania Kim is Korean by blood, was born and raised in Buenos Aires, completed her studies in Los Angeles and is now raising her daughters in Wānaka.
Trainee ski patrollers take to mountain
Trainee ski patrollers take to mountain
The men and women keeping the country’s skifields safe are trained right here in Wānaka every year.
Call for power reliability in wake of more outages
Call for power reliability in wake of more outages
Power outages have been on the rise, and so is the frustration amongst rural communities across the region who are calling for more reliability.
Things looking up for Dark Skies group
Things looking up for Dark Skies group
Protecting the sparkling Hāwea skies has become a priority for one star-struck resident.
Artist found the colour through the clouds
Artist found the colour through the clouds
Without the grey, we wouldn’t notice the colour.
New Hāwea track to open by Christmas
New Hāwea track to open by Christmas
The region’s newest track along the Hāwea River is on its way as a local trust seeks further funding to reach the finish line.
Iconic gold-era hotel on the market
Iconic gold-era hotel on the market
The iconic Cardrona Hotel is up for sale after a decade of ownership by the current owners.
Population growth ‘has got ahead of public services’: minister
Population growth ‘has got ahead of public services’: minister
Wānaka's exponential growth over the last decade is working against it and the government is playing catchup.
Skifield completes new basin
Skifield completes new basin
Otago is officially home to the largest skifield in the country after the grand opening of a new basin at Cardrona.
Concern over plan to lower lake voiced
Concern over plan to lower lake voiced
Advocates for Lake Hāwea are calling on Contact Energy to consult residents on plans to lower lake levels as the company lodges a referral for fast-track.
Corner Store: Over 25 years where style and individuality intersect
Corner Store: Over 25 years where style and individuality intersect
People have known it as Base Clothing store, but the Wānaka retailer has changed its name to Corner Store.
Mission to change name of council
Mission to change name of council
Upper Clutha Community Board member Chris Hadfield, along with other locals, has been on a mission to make the QLDC more inclusive - starting with the name.
