'Tremendous support' after couple escape fire
'Tremendous support' after couple escape fire
The retired owners of a Wanaka house damaged by an accidental chip pan fire last Friday have thanked the fire service, community and family for support.
Marjorie Cook
Ruby swim race falls off calendar with Covid worries
Ruby swim race falls off calendar with Covid worries
Another sporting event has come up short due to Covid-19.
Dispute over housing impact of massive Wanaka film studio
Dispute over housing impact of massive Wanaka film studio
The developers behind a $280 million film studio development near Wanaka are disputing a new report which found it could cause a significant shock to the town’s housing market.
Sealing of Ballantyne Rd hailed as ‘momentous day’
Sealing of Ballantyne Rd hailed as ‘momentous day’
It has taken nearly 20 years, numerous complaints and more than $6 million, but Wanaka’s Ballantyne Rd has been sealed.
Food resilience project first to gain ORC grant
Food resilience project first to gain ORC grant
Grow Wanaka may be just a seedling in the forest of environmental initiatives sprouting all over the region but it’s the first to win a grant from the ORC's new environmental consent fund.
Decision on multimillion-dollar film studio next month
Decision on multimillion-dollar film studio next month
Whether the proposed multimillion-dollar film studio on the outskirts of Wanaka can go ahead should be known by Christmas.
Getting home the hard way
Getting home the hard way
Two Wanaka men could not win the MIQ lottery but have struck the jackpot anyway, landing in Nelson after sailing the Tasman.
Govt decision means shows can go on
Govt decision means shows can go on
The Government’s decision to underwrite summer festivals this year is giving some of Otago’s big event organisers the confidence to spend millions of dollars on their shows.
High school makes progress in gym mission
High school makes progress in gym mission
The first hurdle has been cleared in Mount Aspiring College’s bid to build a new gymnasium on the site of Wanaka’s former community swimming pool.
Transforming local produce a passion
Transforming local produce a passion
Some people get up in the morning and go for a run. Anna Cameron packs boxes of preserves to go out with the courier and then bottles another 60 and 100 jars of jams, jellies, chutneys or salad...
Thoughts on area’s future sought
Thoughts on area’s future sought
Hawea residents are being encouraged to voice their opinions on the issues facing the fast-growing community.
RAAF F-35A Lightning II for Warbirds
RAAF F-35A Lightning II for Warbirds
The Royal Australian Air Force will display its new F-35A Lightning II fighter jet at next Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow.
Library branch springs up to fill a need
Library branch springs up to fill a need
Wanaka has a new pop-up library while the roof on the main library at Bullock Creek Lane is being renovated.
Debutant Ewen joins experienced pair in NZ team
Debutant Ewen joins experienced pair in NZ team
Para alpine skier Aaron Ewen (24) will take his first shot at Paralympic glory at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics in March.
Maier top woman in multi event
Maier top woman in multi event
Adventure racer Simone Maier emerged victorious in the Challenge Wanaka Multi on Saturday, beating a workmate in a tight race.
River rock, old items inspire ceramicist
River rock, old items inspire ceramicist
Ceramics artist Shannon Courtenay’s love affair with Cardrona River rocks has raised eyebrows at airports.
Rivalry in nature
Rivalry in nature
Wanaka adventure racing world champion Simone Maier has issued an ultimatum to her rival Emily Wilson ahead of Saturday’s Challenge Multi race.
Summit sifts tourism plan options
Summit sifts tourism plan options
Two words were buzzing off the lips of dozens of Wanaka folk yesterday — ‘‘regenerative’’ and ‘‘ tourism’’.
Housing effects must be considered in studio consent
Housing effects must be considered in studio consent
Lawyers have advised a panel it must consider Wanaka’s housing affordability and availability when deciding whether a $280 million film studio development should be approved.
Lake good for 14degC swims
Lake good for 14degC swims
About 80 Wanaka Lake Swimmers club members celebrated their public holiday yesterday with a chilly dip in Lake Wanaka to mark the beginning of the open water swimming season.