SECTIONS

Wānaka

WānakaAugust 6

Father, teacher embodied ‘never give up’ motto

A Wānaka father and former teacher who passed away last month is being remembered as a man who “was passionate about everything he did”.
Evie Sinclair
    Father, teacher embodied ‘never give up’ motto
    Father, teacher embodied ‘never give up’ motto
    WānakaAugust 5

    Public votes Warbirds Over Wānaka country’s favourite event

    Warbirds Over Wanaka has been named New Zealand's favourite event at the New Zealand Event Awards.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Public votes Warbirds Over Wānaka country’s favourite event
    Public votes Warbirds Over Wānaka country’s favourite event
    SUBSCRIBER
    WānakaAugust 2

    Amalgamation must drive greater empowerment for Wānaka

    Impending change to local government must result in greater empowerment for Wānaka, the Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board chair has said.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Amalgamation must drive greater empowerment for Wānaka
    Amalgamation must drive greater empowerment for Wānaka
    SUBSCRIBER
    WānakaAugust 2

    One-stop shop for baby-friendly events

    Fresh in the haze of new parenthood, Sierra Abrams identified a problem for parents of young children in the Upper Clutha.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    One-stop shop for baby-friendly events
    One-stop shop for baby-friendly events
    SUBSCRIBER
    WānakaAugust 1

    A place to call home

    I hadn’t planned on joining anything locally, let alone a committee, let alone, an art committee until I was away from Wānaka for what can only be described as an adult overseas experience.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    A place to call home
    A place to call home
    SUBSCRIBER
    WānakaAugust 1

    Fishing classes set to provide life-long skills

    Fishing classes for beginners are being expanded to Wānaka thanks to Otago Fish & Game Council.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Fishing classes set to provide life-long skills
    Fishing classes set to provide life-long skills
    WānakaAugust 1

    Milford Foundation sharing success with community donations

    The Milford Foundation is sharing their success in Wānaka by donating $5000 to two community groups focused on youth and education.
    Evie Sinclair
    Milford Foundation sharing success with community donations
    Milford Foundation sharing success with community donations
    SUBSCRIBER
    WānakaAugust 1

    Wānaka wins battle of dinosaur slides

    The Wānaka Dinosaur slide has emerged victorious in a prehistoric playground poll conducted by the Otago Daily Times.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Wānaka wins battle of dinosaur slides
    Wānaka wins battle of dinosaur slides
    SUBSCRIBER
    WānakaAugust 1

    Seeds, spuds and scavengers

    Every seed needs warmth and moisture before it needs light, so whether you are raising seedlings in trays indoors or sowing straight into the garden, your first job as a beginner gardener is to give your seeds a warm, consistently moist spot to germinate.
    Ruairi O'Shea
    Seeds, spuds and scavengers
    Seeds, spuds and scavengers
    SUBSCRIBER
    WānakaAugust 1

    Public transport to take next step

    Regional councillors have voted unanimously to include an Upper Clutha transport service trial for consideration in ORC’s 2027 Draft Long-Term Plan.
    Evie Sinclair
    Public transport to take next step
    Public transport to take next step
    WānakaJuly 31

    Inexperienced snowboarders rescued after going off-piste near Treble Cone

    Two snowboarders missing for six hours had to be rescued in “extremely challenging” conditions after deciding to go off-piste near Treble Cone.
    Inexperienced snowboarders rescued after going off-piste near Treble Cone
    Inexperienced snowboarders rescued after going off-piste near Treble Cone
    WānakaJuly 31

    Cardrona’s heli-skiing origins

    From a single towrope to the country’s largest ski resort, Cardrona has earned its bragging rights.
    Evie Sinclair
    Cardrona’s heli-skiing origins
    Cardrona’s heli-skiing origins
    WānakaJuly 31

    Free concussion tests for MAC staff and students

    A Wānaka physiotherapy clinic is offering free concussion checks to Mount Aspiring College students in a bid to keep children with a suspected concussion in school.
    Evie Sinclair
    Free concussion tests for MAC staff and students
    Free concussion tests for MAC staff and students