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WānakaSeptember 2

Wānaka hosts Rail Riot

Pembroke Park’s carpark will be transformed into a snow sports playground this weekend as it prepares to host Red Bull Rail Riot on Saturday.
Ruairi O'Shea
    Wānaka hosts Rail Riot
    Wānaka hosts Rail Riot
    WānakaSeptember 1

    Cardrona to welcome world-class snowsports event

    Wānaka is preparing to host Snow League, with three local athletes competing in a world-class field for the event’s $US100,000 prize purse.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Cardrona to welcome world-class snowsports event
    Cardrona to welcome world-class snowsports event
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    WānakaAugust 31

    Sludge decision ‘all that’s wrong’ with local government: Cr Laws

    The granting of a non-notified resource consent to spread sewage on Central Otago represents all that is wrong with local government, Councillor Michael Laws has said.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Sludge decision ‘all that’s wrong’ with local government: Cr Laws
    Sludge decision ‘all that’s wrong’ with local government: Cr Laws
    WānakaAugust 31

    Skier taken to Dunedin Hospital after reports they fell from cliff at Treble Cone

    A skier has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after reports they fell off a cliff outside the ski boundary at Treble Cone.
    Evie Sinclair
    Skier taken to Dunedin Hospital after reports they fell from cliff at Treble Cone
    Skier taken to Dunedin Hospital after reports they fell from cliff at Treble Cone
    WānakaAugust 31

    Escorted convoys for slip-affected SH6

    The convoys will be three times daily on SH6 between Makarora and Lake Hāwea from Tuesday, weather depending.
    Escorted convoys for slip-affected SH6
    Escorted convoys for slip-affected SH6
    WānakaAugust 30

    ‘Exorbitant’ Wānaka prices no excuse for tourist’s shoplifting — judge

    A judge says he’s sick of shoplifters using the cost of living in the Queenstown Lakes as an excuse for “pillaging supermarkets”.
    Guy Williams
    ‘Exorbitant’ Wānaka prices no excuse for tourist’s shoplifting — judge
    ‘Exorbitant’ Wānaka prices no excuse for tourist’s shoplifting — judge
    WānakaAugust 29

    Crews working to clear 30 slips on closed section of SH6

    Roading crews worked in trying conditions yesterday to clear some of the numerous slips that have blocked State Highway 6 between Makarora and Lake Hāwea.
    Crews working to clear 30 slips on closed section of SH6
    Crews working to clear 30 slips on closed section of SH6
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    WānakaAugust 29

    Wānaka man looks to trade pen for house

    An injured ski instructor is looking to trade his way from a pen to a house, but two weeks in, he’s found no takers.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Wānaka man looks to trade pen for house
    Wānaka man looks to trade pen for house
    WānakaAugust 29

    Club stalwarts to be farewelled

    Wanaka FC will farewell two club legends this Sunday, with Thomas van Hees and Al Carmichael set to play their last games for the club
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Club stalwarts to be farewelled
    Club stalwarts to be farewelled
    WānakaAugust 29

    Meet the candidates event for Central Otago

    A unique meet the candidates event will allow Central Otago voters to hear directly from Waitaki and Southland electorates.
    Evie Sinclair
    Meet the candidates event for Central Otago
    Meet the candidates event for Central Otago
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    WānakaAugust 29

    Helping young people ask the right questions about AI

    From writing to the printing press to radio, television and the internet, new technologies have always triggered anxiety and raised questions.
    Helping young people ask the right questions about AI
    Helping young people ask the right questions about AI
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    WānakaAugust 29

    Arc named regional restaurant of the year at Cuisine Good Food Awards

    Arc has been named the regional restaurant of the year and awarded a coveted “hat” at the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2026.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Arc named regional restaurant of the year at Cuisine Good Food Awards
    Arc named regional restaurant of the year at Cuisine Good Food Awards
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    WānakaAugust 29

    Solar schools and kea conservation

    Great news for two of our primary schools which have been selected to receive solar panels as part of National’s investment in solar power for 500 schools across New Zealand.
    Solar schools and kea conservation
    Solar schools and kea conservation