Hiker found dead after fall
Hiker found dead after fall
A tramper was found dead following a fall on Skyline Track, in the Wānaka area, yesterday.
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New highs for 2-bed rentals
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New highs for 2-bed rentals
The cost of a two-bedroom rental in Wānaka has reached new heights and a business leader says there are already ripple effects for the community.
One dead after fall on track near Wānaka
One dead after fall on track near Wānaka
A person has died following a fall on the Skyline Track, in the Wānaka area, this afternoon.
More of Sticky Forest rezoned residential
More of Sticky Forest rezoned residential
A further 7ha of scenic forest in Wanaka can now be developed into luxury homes, prompting the district’s deputy mayor to express concern about what is left.
Literacy packs to help new entrant students
Literacy packs to help new entrant students
Every new entrant starting school this year across the Upper Clutha will be given a literacy pack, thanks to the town’s Rotary Club.
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New attractions, old classics at upcoming A&P show
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New attractions, old classics at upcoming A&P show
Set up for one of New Zealand’s most popular agricultural events has begun — and organisers say this could be the best show yet if the weather plays ball.
‘Remarkable’ cooler summer affects income
‘Remarkable’ cooler summer affects income
Below-average temperatures during Wānaka’s summer season were ‘‘quite remarkable’’, a meteorologist says.
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Bye bye to free parking in central Wānaka
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No more free parking in central Wānaka
Parking in the heart of Wānaka will soon come with a price, but community board chairman Simon Telfer says there has never been ‘‘free parking’’ in the resort town.
Upsets make for another tough tipping round
Upsets make for another tough tipping round
Wow — what a round of Super Rugby with four massive upsets. I’m certainly no expert, predicting four straight misses, what a joke.
Reflecting on value of clean waterways
Reflecting on value of clean waterways
As World Water Day approaches on March 22, WAI Wānaka is inviting residents and visitors to consider a question: ‘‘what would you pay to keep your favourite swimming spots clean and safe?’’.
‘Exceptional performance’ recognised
‘Exceptional performance’ recognised
Four Mount Aspiring College senior students have received prestigious New Zealand Scholarships, recognising their ‘‘exceptional academic performance’’.
Jump in number of volunteers
Jump in number of volunteers
Volunteer group Wheels to Dunstan have had an increase of up to 40% in volunteers and rides for the service.
Kids’ book details young adventures
Kids’ book details young adventures
A new Kiwiana children’s book delves into childhood memories of summers in Otaki throughout the 1970s and 80s.
Motherhood sparks artist’s creativity
Motherhood sparks artist’s creativity
Lani Martin was 21 and pregnant with her first child Hana when she picked up a paintbrush and started to paint.
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Radiology services become available in town
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Radiology services become available in town
New publicly funded X-ray and ultrasound services for Wānaka will put an end to significant additional time and money locals spend on healthcare, advocates say.
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South’s livestock ‘world class’
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South’s livestock ‘world class’, international show judge says
International livestock judge P.J. Budler says at Wānaka the scenery is unparalleled and the livestock is ‘‘world class’’.
X-ray, ultrasound services arrive in Wānaka
X-ray, ultrasound services arrive in Wānaka
New publicly-funded X-ray and ultrasound services are set to provide Wānaka residents with "timely, quality healthcare close to home".
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‘At wits’ end’ dealing with ACC over equipment
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‘At wits’ end’ dealing with ACC over equipment
A 90-year-old Wānaka man says he has been left distressed and "at wits’ end" trying to get his wife home after she broke her hip.
Rerouting of track due to unstable slip
Rerouting of track due to unstable slip
A section of a spectacular high country walking track near Wānaka and Arrowtown has been rerouted to avoid a large, slow-moving slip, the Department of Conservation says.
Staff work on oil spill response skills
Staff work on oil spill response skills
Staff from the Otago Regional Council and the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District Councils gather at Windfall Creek this week to take part in a freshwater oil spill response exercise.
