Iconic gold-era hotel on the market
The iconic Cardrona Hotel is up for sale after a decade of ownership by the current owners.
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Population growth ‘has got ahead of public services’: minister
Population growth ‘has got ahead of public services’: minister
Wānaka's exponential growth over the last decade is working against it and the government is playing catchup.
Skifield completes new basin
Skifield completes new basin
Otago is officially home to the largest skifield in the country after the grand opening of a new basin at Cardrona.
Concern over plan to lower lake voiced
Concern over plan to lower lake voiced
Advocates for Lake Hāwea are calling on Contact Energy to consult residents on plans to lower lake levels as the company lodges a referral for fast-track.
Corner Store: Over 25 years where style and individuality intersect
Corner Store: Over 25 years where style and individuality intersect
People have known it as Base Clothing store, but the Wānaka retailer has changed its name to Corner Store.
Mission to change name of council
Mission to change name of council
Upper Clutha Community Board member Chris Hadfield, along with other locals, has been on a mission to make the QLDC more inclusive - starting with the name.
Guide for new migrants a first
Guide for new migrants a first
A guide welcoming newcomers to the region is the first of its kind designed to help migrants set up a new life in the district.
Transport plans considered for Wānaka
Transport plans considered for Wānaka
The Otago Regional Council is working on its plan to spend a considerable amount set aside - $250,000 - for Wānaka transport.
Trust awards preschool $250,000
Trust awards preschool $250,000
Over $200,000 was awarded to a local preschool during a recent Central Lakes Trust meeting when more than $1million was given to programmes across the region.
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Council selling land worth $9m
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Council selling land worth $9m
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is selling up to 1.8ha of prime real estate in Wanaka with the rateable value of $9 million.
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Residents urged to have say on future of airport
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Residents urged to have say on future of airport
The wider Upper Clutha community is being encouraged to share their views on the future of Wānaka Airport — but one group says those in Queenstown appear to be pre-determining the outcome.
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'We can't sustain these numbers': Wānaka rates rise questioned
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'We can't sustain these numbers': Wānaka rates rise questioned
Double-figure rates rises across most of the Queenstown Lakes were defended yesterday.
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Opening of new basin delayed
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Opening of new basin delayed
Cardrona Ski Resort has completed its largest endeavour in more than a decade as it prepares to open a new basin. But skiing it will have to wait.
Youth involvement increased in honour of Māori Queen
Youth involvement increased in honour of Māori Queen
Young rangatahi were the stars of this year’s annual Wānaka Matariki celebration, as hundreds of locals gathered to enjoy the festivities.
More clarity on impacts of gold mining called for
More clarity on impacts of gold mining called for
About 180 people attended a meeting opposing Central Otago’s upcoming gold-mining project, as they called for more transparency on potential impacts.
Community spirit shines
Community spirit shines
For the 16th year in a row, Kahu Youth will be igniting the community spirit on Matariki day with performances, traditional food and storytelling.
Strong advocate for Māori heritage
Strong advocate for Māori heritage
Preserving the Māori identity in Wānaka has become a source of immense pride for longtime local Paul Tamati.
Inversion layer likely to linger
Inversion layer likely to linger
If you are tired of the Wānaka inversion layer already, we have bad news. It is due to stay over the long weekend too.
Change only constant for region’s farmers
Change only constant for region’s farmers
Diversify is one of those words Lake Hāwea farmer and contractor Donald Urquhart has strapped into his vocabulary over the past decade while the face of the rural area has changed.
Permanent ESL programme at library
Permanent ESL programme at library
English classes are making their way to the Wānaka Library to cater for a growing migrant community.