Warbirds’ economic impact up 40%: report
The Warbirds Over Wānaka airshow contributed more than $57 million to the regional economy this year — up 40% on 2024 — new data shows.
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Wānaka health advocates say going public needed
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Wānaka health advocates say going public needed
Health Minister Simeon Brown has urged health advocates not to litigate negotiations through the media — but the Wānaka advocates say it is one of the few avenues they have.
Winter’s approach too slow for skifields
Winter’s approach too slow for skifields
Cardrona Alpine Resort has announced its opening day will be pushed back by one week to Saturday, June 20 due to a mild start to winter.
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MP plays down Wānaka health funding fears
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MP plays down Wānaka health funding fears
Wānaka’s ‘‘unexpected’’ population growth has left the town out-of-kilter with their expected after-hours health funding, but the local MP is assuring the public it will get sorted.
Fears after-hours care may be cut
Fears after-hours care may be cut
Wānaka could be left in the ‘‘scary’’ position of having no after-hours treatment if massive cuts to funding go ahead, a GP says.
‘Don’t sweat the small stuff’, survivor’s advice
‘Don’t sweat the small stuff’, survivor’s advice
For Hāwea woman Angela Lines, cancer hit at the most unexpected time
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Funding for more classrooms, pupil increase
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Funding for more classrooms, pupil increase
Funding for four new classrooms will allow a ‘‘squashed’’ Upper Clutha primary school to grow its roll to 500 pupils, the principal says.
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Data-collecting buoy to be installed on lake
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Data-collecting buoy to be installed on lake
Fresh data on the health of Lake Hāwea will be collected from next month.
Preparing gardens for spring
Preparing gardens for spring
Growing food in the Southern Lakes is a monthly guide created by local growers to help you grow more of your own food in our unique alpine climate, whether in a small patch of soil or a...
Student-run gig ‘cool progression’
Student-run gig ‘cool progression’
A gig organised, managed and performed by Mount Aspiring College students will be rocking Rippon Hall next week.
Litter picking and lycra
Litter picking and lycra
Boat users of Lake Hāwea were confronted by an unusual sight last month, as lycra-clad litter pickers tidied up the beach at the boat ramp.
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Community transport plans shelved
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Community transport plans shelved
A proposed Wānaka to Hāwea shuttle has been shelved due to difficulties funding the project.
Highway reopens after slip near Makarora
Highway reopens after slip near Makarora
A key southern highway blocked by a slip has reopened this evening, but a section further north will be closed overnight because of the risk of flooding.
‘Pretty lucky’ to survive capsize
‘Pretty lucky’ to survive capsize
A Wānaka man is lucky to be alive after his vessel capsized on Lake Wānaka on Saturday night, leaving him clinging to a seat cushion in near-freezing water.
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Academics, birders to gather for conference
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Academics, birders to gather for conference
Bird enthusiasts will flock to Wānaka this weekend for the 2026 New Zealand Bird conference.
Dancing in Otago’s highlands
Dancing in Otago’s highlands
Ruby Scott, 10 (left) and Jordy Scherger, 10, learn three ceilidh dances alongside 80 year 6 students at Wānaka Primary School on Thursday.
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‘World-class’ film and book festival to make return
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‘World-class’ film and book festival to make return
A Wānaka film and book festival that started from humble beginnings has gone on to become a world-class event, organisers say.
Firefighters step up for charity
Firefighters step up for charity
Upper Clutha fire brigades felt the heat as they summited the Sky Tower last weekend.
New home for established Wānaka retailer
New home for established Wānaka retailer
A long-standing Wānaka retailer is taking up new premises at the gateway to town.
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Whodunnit and where do pets go when they die?
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Whodunnit and where do pets go when they die?
Jessica Howland Kany’s latest book, Parrot Heaven, is a product made by Wānaka people for Wānaka people, exploring themes of running, injury and the animal afterlife.
