Third river surveyed in drift-diving study
Otago Fish & Game has wrapped up its drift-diving programme helping to monitor fish populations in high-country fisheries for the 2024-25 season.
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Public health officials called ‘muppets’
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Public health officials called ‘muppets’
Anti-McDonald's rhetoric from health officials around the proposed build in Wānaka was the catalyst for the government to censor health officials across the board this week.
Celebration popular for milestone
Celebration popular for milestone
When asked what his biggest achievement has been in his 100 years, Henry Thayer says "I don’t know that I have got anything in particular".
Sadowski-Synnott feeling her age but focused
Sadowski-Synnott feeling her age but focused
As she heads into her fifth Park and Pipe World Championships, Wānaka snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott admits she's feeling her age.
Track network satisfaction ‘generally high’
Track network satisfaction ‘generally high’
"Less doggie doo and more signage," are requests from locals using the tracks around Wānaka.
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New owner reveals plan for Hāwea church
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New owner reveals plan for Hāwea church
After a listing that attracted 11,000 views, a Queenstown buyer is the new owner of the picturesque St Ninian’s Presbyterian Church in Hāwea Flat.
Mother, daughter festival guests
Mother, daughter festival guests
A special bonding experience awaits a mother and daughter at one of Wanaka’s largest festivals.
Wildfire risk prompts closure of Mt Iron reserve
Wildfire risk prompts closure of Mt Iron reserve
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will close Mount Iron Reserve in Wānaka from noon on Sunday until 6am on Monday due to extreme risk of wildfire.
Food, dance, music and colour to launch festival
Food, dance, music and colour to launch festival
Ethnic communities from Wānaka and Queenstown are excited to showcase their cultural diversity at this year’s Wānaka Festival of Colour.
Another day, another podium for Robinson
Another day, another podium for Robinson
Alice Robinson has continued her exceptional podium streak, claiming her career 17th and seventh consecutive Giant Slalom World Cup podium.
Slow fashion feature of show
Slow fashion feature of show
Local designers are coming together to display their finest and most durable outfits at the top sustainable fashion event of the year.
Food and wine festival ripe for the picking
Food and wine festival ripe for the picking
There are tickets still available for the Ripe Wine and Food Festival to be held at Glendhu Station next weekend.
Freemasons becoming less secretive
Freemasons becoming less secretive
One of the world’s most secret societies is becoming less secretive after losing about 45,000 members over a decade.
Blaze under control
Blaze under control
Emergency crews battled a 500sq m blaze in Wānaka yesterday afternoon.
Multiple crews attend Wānaka fire
Multiple crews attend Wānaka fire
Emergency crews are battling a 500 square meter blaze in Wānaka.
The 'Wānaka Tax': Lifestyle comes at a cost
The 'Wānaka Tax': Lifestyle comes at a cost
A recent survey says residents between Wānaka and Queenstown are happy with their quality of life, despite growing pressures such as the cost of living, rental crisis and growing mortgages.
'Extreme' wildfire risk closes popular reserve
'Extreme' wildfire risk closes popular reserve
The "extreme" risk of wildfire after an extended run of hot and dry weather has forced the closure of the Mt Iron Reserve in Wānaka.
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1934 steam truck going the distance for Wheels at Wanaka event
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1934 steam truck going the distance for Wheels at Wanaka event
Getting a vintage 1934 S4 Sentinel steam truck from England to New Zealand is one thing.
Fred the top dog at show for second year running
Fred the top dog at show for second year running
Fred, of Waikaka, Southland, won the annual Jack Russell race for the second year in a row at the Wanaka A&P Show on Saturday.
Superlative setting for an A&P show
Superlative setting for an A&P show
The Wānaka Showgrounds and Pembroke Park were packed yesterday for the Wānaka A&P Show, one of New Zealand's largest agricultural, pastoral and community events.
