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Hopes big chair will bring a little cheer
Tucked away in a working shed in Wānaka’s industrial area is a group of men and women who meet twice a week to offer their labour to community projects for free.
‘It is about love’ Volunteers deliver giant project
‘It is about love’ Volunteers deliver giant project
Tucked away in a working shed in Wānaka’s industrial area is a group of men and women who meet twice a week to offer their labour to community projects for free.
Students fundraising for trip
Students fundraising for trip
A group of students and their parents are rallying together in efforts to raise money for an annual Spanish trip, most recently setting their sights on volunteer work for the Motatapu.
Fundraiser provides late Christmas present
Fundraiser provides late Christmas present
A community organisation is still feeling the Christmas joy in January after Christmas tree sales landed them a healthy donation.
ORC community survey under way
ORC community survey under way
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) is encouraging ratepayers contacted by letter to take part in its latest community survey, which will help shape the future of services to the public.
Bold ideas meet good company
Bold ideas meet good company
This March, Wānaka will be bubbling with conversation, curiosity and connection from the Aspiring Conversations Festival.
Baos, burgers, rendang in hidden spot
Baos, burgers, rendang in hidden spot
Evie Sinclair finds a new favourite in Now Bao.
Resident growing up in ‘play pit’ suburb knew everybody
Resident growing up in ‘play pit’ suburb knew everybody
Life-long Albert Town resident Garry Templeton has watched first-hand the small community transform into a booming suburb now home to 2300 residents.
A’town’s ‘gin-credible’ fest
A’town’s ‘gin-credible’ fest
While the Whakatipu’s currently bereft of wine and beer festivals, an Arrowtown-based gin festival continues to grow each year.
Plea made for more dementia facilities
Plea made for more dementia facilities
A Wānaka man caring for his wife, who has dementia, wants the govt to explain what it plans to do about the "desperate shortage" of dementia-level care facilities in southern regions.
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‘Good humans’ make fresh pasta in new food venture
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‘Good humans’ make fresh pasta in new food venture
The owners of central Wānaka’s new pasta kitchen are a South American couple with a sporting background.
Claiming gold in golden years
Claiming gold in golden years
Keith Hutton is just getting better with age.
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Unlicensed taxi driver caught drink-driving, speeding
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Unlicensed taxi driver caught drink-driving, speeding
A Sri Lankan man was only three months into a five-year work visa when he was caught drink-driving, speeding and illegally working as a taxi driver in Wānaka.
Sun comes out to shine on stars at summer concert
Sun comes out to shine on stars at summer concert
Iggy Pop was not the only star putting on a show in Wanaka at the weekend.
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Still ‘good’ quality but ripening delayed
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Still ‘good’ quality but ripening delayed
Unseasonably chilly temperatures have been affecting horticulture farmers across Upper Clutha and local produce is suffering.
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Council not enforcing gorse rules: residents
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Council not enforcing gorse rules: residents
Cardrona residents have voiced frustration over the regional council’s inability to enforce rules as absentee landowners allow the spread of gorse and broom in the valley.
Arrowtown’s cricket and golfing prodigy
Arrowtown’s cricket and golfing prodigy
Having tasted success at both golf and cricket, an Arrowtown 16-year-old admits he’ll probably have to choose which he’ll pursue.
Cromwell teen makes New Zealand Open
Cromwell teen makes New Zealand Open
A Central Otago teen last weekend booked a slot in next month’s New Zealand Open pro-am.
Wooden floor to aid player safety
Wooden floor to aid player safety
The Wānaka Recreation Centre is due to have a new wooden flooring system installed by the start of next year.
Entries open for creative festival
Entries open for creative festival
Entries for the NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival are now open.
