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    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

    Evandro Santos (left), Lucas Souza, Ana Ribeiro and Michelle Silva celebrating a birthday...

    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

    New Zealand ski representative Mathilda Watterson. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    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

    Wanaka GP Andrew McLeod will be retiring within the next year to spend more time with his family...

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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

    The Queenstown Lakes District Council is working on a master plan for Wānaka Airport. PHOTO:...

    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

    Transpower issued a warning notice on Friday morning saying there was a risk of insufficient...

    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

    After growing up in Argentina, Ana Estefania Kim has settled in Wānaka. PHOTO: RAWAN SAADI

    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

    Ski patrol student Charlie Leaper ready to dive into avalanche training near the Cardrona...

    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

    Transpower issued a warning notice on Friday morning saying there was a risk of insufficient...

    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

    Lake Hāwea resident Danny Mollan is on a mission to protect the dark skies of his home. PHOTO:...

    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

    Wānaka artist Sierra Roberts’ favourite piece, Whispers of the Mountain. PHOTO: OLIVIA CALDWELL

    Artist found the colour through the clouds

    Without the grey, we wouldn’t notice the colour.

    New Hāwea track to open by Christmas

    The new 5km ‘‘true right’’ track to be completed by Christmas this year will run from the Lake...

    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

    The Cardrona Hotel is for sale. Photo: ODT Files

    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

    Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey visits Wanaka this week as part of a nationwide rural...

    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

    Members of Dunedin’s He Waka Kōtuia group, Bianca Carvalho (left) and Ripeka Potiki, enjoy the...

    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

    Geoff Kernick. Photo: Rawan Saadi

    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

    Chris Walsh has been in the Wānaka retail scene for 25 years. He is celebrating that his shop,...

    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

    Chris Hadfield. Photo: ODT Files

    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.
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