Marjorie Cook

Demographics determine school plans

Hawea Flat School in 2022. The Ministry of Education intends to move the school to Lake Hawea,...

Demographics determine school plans

Data revealing that Lake Hawea’s future population will be concentrated around the lake and village was a significant factor in the Ministry of Education’s decision to relocate Hawea Flat School.

Memorial hall closing; demolition in July-Aug

Cromwell’s landmark big fruit sculpture was last painted in 2016 at a cost of $37,000. PHOTO:...

Memorial hall closing; demolition in July-Aug

The hammer has fallen on the Cromwell Memorial Hall.

Paddling Lake Wanaka for charity

James Watson (15), left, celebrates with his father Mark Watson, his mother Michelle Watson and...

Paddling Lake Wanaka for charity

Wanaka adventurer James Watson and father Mark had Lake Wanaka to themselves as they paddled 47km to raise funds for World Vision 40 Hour Famine Appeal.

Queenstown Airport will have reached development capacity by 2027, and Dunedin and Invercargill airports will not be able to provide for Central Otago’s future needs, Christchurch International Airport Ltd project planner Rhys Boswell says.

Wanaka swim and water ski fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation, Sunday June 19, 2022

Graeme Vallance (left) and Gary Tweedie.

Wanaka swim and water ski fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation, Sunday June 19, 2022

PHOTOS: MARJORIE COOK

Sustainable Tarras looks to extend survey to other areas

Sustainable Tarras looks to extend survey to other areas

Sustainable Tarras is seeking support from the Cromwell Community Board for a new survey it wants to conduct on Christchurch International Airport’s proposed airport at Tarras.

Fundraising dip in lake ‘great therapy’

Fundraising dip in lake ‘great therapy’

Wanaka twins and waterskiers Genevieve (left) and Katrina Wallis (12) dressed in Hawaiian-themed outfits for the annual Wanaka midwinter waterski and swim at Roys Bay yesterday.

Fundraising dip in lake ‘great therapy’

Wanaka twins and waterskiers Genevieve (left) and Katrina Wallis (12) dressed in Hawaiian-themed outfits for the annual Wanaka midwinter waterski and swim at Roys Bay yesterday.

Parent wants community to have clear voice on school relocation

Parent Anna van Riel is calling a community meeting to gauge whether residents can speak as a "family" with the Ministry of Education about a new school proposal for Lake Hawea.

Plan to move school comes as a surprise

The Ministry of Education has surprised the Hawea Flat School with plans to move the school 9km away to Lake Hawea in the next seven to 10 years, ending its new classroom project.

Mayor apologises to former board member for RNZ email

Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan has apologised in writing to former Vincent Community Board deputy chairman Russell Garbutt for sending an email critical of Mr Garbutt to an RNZ journalist.

Ealson headed to Yale

Alexandra rower Mackenzie Ealson eagerly awaits her time at Yale University. PHOTO: ASPEN BRUCE

Ealson headed to Yale

Alexandra rower and librarian Mackenzie Ealson is excited to begin a new chapter in her book of rowing adventures when she takes up a Yale University scholarship in the United States later this year.

Mountain film festival manages to thrive between lockdowns

Lake Hawea adventurer Mark Sedon and author of What Could Possibly Go Wrong. PHOTO: MARJORIE COOK

Mountain film festival manages to thrive between lockdowns

Wanaka's annual festival for artistic adventure enthusiasts marks its 20th anniversary on June 24 without having to stop for Covid.

First stage of school upgrade blessed

Naylor Love construction workers discuss the site for the school’s new whare, the foundations of...

First stage of school upgrade blessed

A red-letter day - that's how Mount Aspiring College board of trustees chairman Ian Hall described the first walk-through and blessing of new performance, music and technology suites.

Temwa wins battle of brothers

Wanaka squash club president Tony Johnston with Temwa Chileshe (right), who won the open men's...

Temwa wins battle of brothers

Temwa Chileshe was all smiles after he unexpectedly beat older brother Lwamba in the open men’s final at the Wanaka Squash Club’s Queen’s Birthday tournament on Sunday night.

Flourishing squash club planning expansion to cater for demand

Wanaka Squash Club president Tony Johnston is excited about plans to expand the 40-year-old club....

Flourishing squash club planning expansion to cater for demand

Wanaka's squash players are starting to feel a little squashed in at their clubrooms in Stone St and dream of a $1million expansion.

Theatre’s vintage clothing snapped up

Ruby Urquhart, of Christchurch, returned to Wanaka where she grew up to help with the Wanaka...

Theatre’s vintage clothing snapped up

A queue of customers greeted Wanaka Theatre Group volunteers on Saturday morning at the opening of a vintage clothing sale.

NZ doubles champs in Central to coach

Lwamba (23, left) and Temwa (21) Chileshe with Levi Casey (9) and Grace Madden (13) at the...

NZ doubles champs in Central to coach

Lwamba and Temwa Chileshe are holding court in Central Otago this week, as they celebrate their selection in the New Zealand squash team for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

24 chained 3000m+ peaks in 31 days

Alastair McDowell (left) and Hamish Fleming on the summit of Minarets. PHOTOS: ALASTAIR MCDOWELL

24 chained 3000m+ peaks in 31 days

Adventurers Alastair McDowell and Hamish Fleming knocked off all 24 of New Zealand’s peaks over 3000m in 31 days last December.

Fundraiser put off again due to Covid

Wanaka volunteer firefighter Elise Stables has had to postpone her Three Peaks charity fundraiser for the second time after contracting Covid-19.

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