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Slips put part of beach off-limits
Crumbling cliffs have forced the closure of part of a popular beach at Lake Hāwea and the alleged culprit, Contact Energy, is under investigation for resource consent breaches.
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‘Mint condition’ Model-T celebrates centenary in style
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‘Mint condition’ Model-T celebrates centenary in style
If Graeme Thompson’s car was a person, it would be eagerly awaiting a letter from the King.
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Felling of mature kānuka trees angers landscape designer
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Felling of mature kānuka trees angers landscape designer
At least 100 mature kānuka trees have been felled in a grove in a Wānaka suburb in an apparent attempt to make mountain-bike trails, leaving a local green-space specialist ‘‘devastated’’.
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Beacon Point issue headache for QLDC
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Beacon Point issue headache for QLDC
Despite reports coming in of public pooping, councils are powerless to stop it due to inadequate legislation, Queenstown’s deputy mayor says.
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Procedures now available close to home
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Procedures now available close to home
Upper Clutha and Queenstown residents will now be able to access publicly funded endoscopy procedures closer to home.
Wānaka FC battered by league leaders Cashmere
Wānaka FC battered by league leaders Cashmere
A bright start from Wānaka FC was extinguished by a red card last Saturday, resulting in a 9-0 home defeat to Cashmere Technical FC.
Planting day focuses on conservation and connection
Planting day focuses on conservation and connection
Love Wānaka’s industry planting day returns on April 23, with the event’s third edition set to be the best yet, the event's organiser says.
Shaw takes another win in 163km race
Shaw takes another win in 163km race
Sam Shaw’s win streak continued last weekend with a victory at the 163km Mackenzie Drover bike race.
Carpentry apprentices to face-off in Central heat
Carpentry apprentices to face-off in Central heat
Carpentry apprentices across the region will be putting their skills to the test in a competition in Wānaka this weekend.
Remembering Shrek 22 years later
Remembering Shrek 22 years later
Twenty-two years ago this week, Shrek the sheep was discovered on Bendigo Station after five years on the run.
Independent members appointed to committee
Independent members appointed to committee
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed three members of the public as independent members of its risk and assurance committee.
'Pretty scary': 4.3 quake jolts Lake Hāwea
'Pretty scary': 4.3 quake jolts Lake Hāwea
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook Lake Hāwea early this morning, with locals describing a loud noise followed by a heavy jolt.
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Electric open home showcases green path
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Electric open home showcases green path
Wānaka’s Pierre Marasti has not paid for household energy in over five years and this weekend he is opening his home to show the benefits of solar power.
Mt Iron trail plan approved; bikes on the way
Mt Iron trail plan approved; bikes on the way
Mountainbikers are gearing up to return to Wānaka’s Mt Iron by the end of the year.
Charity mobilises to heat families
Charity mobilises to heat families
Community Link has launched its Cold Kids Campaign for 2026, with the charity forecasting significantly increased demand as cost-of-living challenges continue.
DIY roundabout weeders call for better solution
DIY roundabout weeders call for better solution
As Leigh Cohen drove past the weed-ridden roundabout at the base of Mt Iron on her daily commute, she had a choice.
New manager ‘honoured’ to lead community charity
New manager ‘honoured’ to lead community charity
A new general manager has been appointed at Food For Love.
Popular Hawea trail on track for $236K upgrade
Popular Hawea trail on track for $236K upgrade
A 17-year-old bike trail between Albert Town and Hawea is on track for an upgrade.
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Fears rising rates will force people out
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Fears rising rates will force people out
Families moved to Luggate because they were priced out of the Wānaka housing market - now a massive rates rise is threatening to force them out of their homes.
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Grape harvest under way after late start
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Grape harvest under way after late start
Wānaka's Indian summer has offered hope to winemakers with harvest under way after a difficult year in the vineyard.
