Marjorie Cook

Hoping for calm in return to race

Wānaka Yacht Club members (from left) Nick Elliott, Kevin King, Alvie Akass, 2, Tom Akass, all of...

Hoping for calm in return to race

Forty years after Peter Swale’s dramatic first attempt to race the Flying Fifteen National Championships, he is returning to give it another crack — and this time he hopes his crew stays on board.

Cyclist working to his ability, not age

Promising Wānaka cyclist Max Good has been appointed head boy of Crimson Global Academy online...

Cyclist working to his ability, not age

The Covid-19 lockdown in 2020 prompted Wānaka teenager Max Good, now 16, to re-evaluate his options so he could balance his books with biking. Wānaka Sun editor Marjorie Cook reports.

On track for a new chapter

Writer Andrea Hotere is one book down and two to go, as she explores and writes about art world mysteries and intrigues.

New site offers great chance

How much more fabulous could Wānaka Wastebusters be? Wānaka Sun editor Marjorie Cook explores opportunities with "Wasties" general manager Gina Dempster.

New sheep sections at Wānaka Show

Wanaka Show sheep section volunteer Murray Sheppard, of Cromwell, checks some sheep on Tinwald...

New sheep sections at Wānaka Show

The prospect of a lake adventure, a feed of salmon or a splash of wine is being dangled in front of farmers this year as the Wanaka Show tries to entice more sheep section entries.

Programme offers inspiring conversations

Celebrating the Aspiring Conversations Festival programme launch in Wanaka on Monday are (from...

Programme offers inspiring conversations

Everything will be laid bare at the Aspiring Conversations Festival in April: from minorities behaving badly, to taking chances, giving up drinking and what people really think of what is reported...

Swimmer aims to join elite who knocked off lake

Swimmer Jackson Arlidge, 33, of Wellington, seen here at the Blue Lake at St Bathans last year,...

Swimmer aims to join elite who knocked off lake

Wellington swimmer Jackson Arlidge plans to take on the 42km length of Lake Wānaka sometime this month, aiming to be the fifth swimmer to complete the challenge but the first man to do so without a wetsuit.

Ruby Swim cancelled due to strong winds

Ruby Swim volunteers Rod Walker (left), Liz Millow and Wayne Millow battle to remove the...

Ruby Swim cancelled due to strong winds

The hopes and dreams of 500 swimmers from around New Zealand were dashed by huge waves and strong winds on Saturday, forcing the cancellation of the 10th anniversary Ruby Swim at Lake Wanaka.

Wānaka's Ruby Swim stopped due to strong winds

Wanaka Lakes Coastguard bring the large yellow duck buoy to shore. PHOTO: MARJORIE COOK

Wānaka's Ruby Swim stopped due to strong winds

The hopes and dreams of 500 swimmers from around New Zealand were dashed by huge waves and strong winds this morning, forcing the cancellation of the 10th anniversary Ruby Swim at Lake Wānaka.

Numbers for ‘best little swim’ grow from 190 to 500

A string of Aucklanders have been charged for breaching lockdown rules by travelling to the...

Numbers for ‘best little swim’ grow from 190 to 500

Ten years ago, when the 2.5km Ruby Swim in Lake Wānaka began, the race directors were stunned that 190 people turned up.

Swimming coach back in NZ after years overseas

Wānaka's new swimming coach Erika Ikeda is excited to be back in New Zealand after four and a-half years living and working in the United Kingdom.

Still ‘best little swim’ 10 years on

Ten-year celebration ... Ruby Swim race directors Eddie Spearing, left, and Jamie Norman, at...

Still ‘best little swim’ 10 years on

Ten years ago, when Wānaka swimmers Jamie Norman and Eddie Spearing launched a 2.5km open-water swim event around Ruby Island, they were stunned when 190 people turned up.

Acid western ‘labour of love’

Wellington film-maker Edward Turnbull, director of Nuclear Priest, began making movies while...

Acid western ‘labour of love’

Nuclear Priest, a 75-minute Kiwi-made indie film in the science fiction acid western genre, will have its South Island premiere at Wānaka’s Ruby Cinema on January 30. Wānaka Sun editor Marjorie...

Couple flying high with event for growing club

Lake Hāwea paragliders Vicki Zadrozny and Dan Pugsley are co-ordinating a new adventure sports...

Couple flying high with event for growing club

Nearly 15 years ago, Lake Hāwea paragliders Vicki Zadrozny and Dan Pugsley were the new kids on the block: new to each other, new to Queenstown Lakes and new to flying.

German choir to share songs, techniques

Aquabella performers (from left), Maria Thomaschke, Bettina Stabert, Anett Levander, Nina Gronich...

German choir to share songs, techniques

A word-of-mouth recommendation to Upper Clutha choristers has led to a concert and singing workshop from an acclaimed German women’s choir at Luggate Memorial Hall in mid-February.

Probe into dog bite claim

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is investigating reports a dog bit a Wānaka child in a park on Saturday, resulting in the boy requiring plastic surgery in Christchurch to repair his injured lip.

Career in design comes full cycle

Wānaka cyclist Carter Guichard and his dad Alex relax in their Wānaka garden. PHOTOS: MARJORIE COOK

Career in design comes full cycle

Biking is at the heart of a Wānaka father-and-son combo who share a passion for riding and designing two-wheeled machines. Wānaka Sun editor Marjorie Cook catches up with Alex and Carter...

Champions have top pros to battle against

Challenge Wānaka men’s champion Jack Moody, of Auckland, and Australian triathlete and women’s...

Champions have top pros to battle against

Last year’s Challenge Wānaka champions will return to defend their titles in the 113km triathlon based at Glendhu Bay on February 17.

Wish lists may be short

There are challenges ahead for Wānaka as the Queenstown Lakes District Council tightens its belt....

Wish lists may be short

What’s in the works for Wānaka 2024? Wānaka Sun editor Marjorie Cook takes a peek with Queenstown Lakes District deputy mayor Quentin Smith, of Wānaka.

Interest in new workers accommodation complex

Timaru developer Chris Broadhead has consent to put 15 units on the property at 14 Reece Cres,...

Interest in new workers accommodation complex

Quarters Group Ltd developer Chris Broadhead is heartened by investor interest in his consented 15-unit Wanaka workers accommodation complex and hopes to begin earthworks for stage one by the winter.

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