Curator hopeful film industry will grow
Curator hopeful film industry will grow
Jason Rhodes has long held a dream to help build a local film industry in Wanaka.
Marjorie Cook
Artists display wide-ranging creative techniques over weekend exhibition
Artists display wide-ranging creative techniques over weekend exhibition
Wanaka's popular annual Labour Weekend art exhibition went ahead from Friday to yesterday, drawing hundreds of visitors to the Lake Wanaka Centre.
Farming changes through generations on Lindisvale family property
Farming changes through generations on Lindisvale family property
The Trevathan family has been farming at Lindisvale, near Tarras, since 1914. Marjorie Cook meets fifth-generation Trevathan, Maggie and chats with her dad, Jonny, and grandparents about farming changes over five generations.
Crowdfunding does trick for business owner
Crowdfunding does trick for business owner
It took just over two weeks for Wanaka businesswoman Anna Ross to raise $2.17 million in equity for her cosmetics company, Kester Black.
Housing could factor into film studio consent
Housing could factor into film studio consent
A panel considering a fast- track consent for a multimillion-dollar film studio on the outskirts of Wanaka has sought legal advice on whether the impact on housing demand can factor in its...
Part two of survey starts
Part two of survey starts
Sustainable Tarras has begun round two of its community survey of residents’ opinions about the proposed Tarras Airport.
Second arts festival ready to go
Second arts festival ready to go
Despite Covid-19 restrictions there is strong interest in Wanaka’s second Toi Festival of arts and design, which opens tonight .
Event organisers grapple with Covid rules
Event organisers grapple with Covid rules
Event organisers in Central Otago and Wanaka are grappling with ongoing Covid-19 restrictions and looming vaccine passports.
Opening of pathway delights ex-scientist
Opening of pathway delights ex-scientist
Part of Wanaka’s shared pathway, Te Ara Wanaka, is now open to the public and retired scientist John Darby is delighted.
Mining man fronting airport opposition
Mining man fronting airport opposition
Tarras newcomer Chris Goddard is leading Sustainable Tarras’ battle to prevent a Central Otago airport development. Marjorie Cook profiles the mining company consultant.
Profile poles finally up for billionaire's proposed house
Profile poles finally up for billionaire's proposed house
Profile poles have been put up at the site of Peter Thiel’s future Wanaka lakefront holiday home this week, after a complaint to the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Tarras airport petition launched
Tarras airport petition launched
Sustainable Tarras is itching for a national conversation on the proposed Tarras Airport, so has launched a parliamentary petition against the proposal.
Housing ‘shock’ likely from film studio development
Housing ‘shock’ likely from film studio development
Wanaka could experience a short-term housing ‘‘shock’’ from the development of a $280 million film studio, but on-site worker accommodation will help ease the pressure, a report says.
Opposition to airport clear in survey
Opposition to airport clear in survey
A survey of neighbours of the proposed international airport at Tarras shows only about one in eight responders support the idea.
Mt Barker concerns over film studio plan
Mt Barker concerns over film studio plan
Mt Barker residents say the fast-tracked $280million Silverlight Studios proposal for Wanaka would have the "same sort of impact" as Christchurch Airport’s proposed "international jet airport at...
Wanaka pub closes as pandemic hits hard
Wanaka pub closes as pandemic hits hard
Saturday was the day the craic died at Wanaka watering hole Fitzpatricks Irish Pub.
Kester Black sticking with crowdfunding campaign
Kester Black sticking with crowdfunding campaign
Kester Black beauty brand founder and Wanaka businesswoman Anna Ross has rejected a multimillion-dollar, 100% buyout offer from an Australian beauty products company.
Tarras plans: air space use in spotlight
Tarras plans: air space use in spotlight
The proposed Tarras airport runway alignments are raising questions about possible airspace conflicts with nearby Wanaka Airport users.
Small engines about to get a chance to shine
Small engines about to get a chance to shine
Wanaka Fish & Game ranger Paul van Klink is a wildlife specialist. Reporter Marjorie Cook finds out he’s also something of a petrolhead.
Runway options for proposed airport released
Runway options for proposed airport released
Two runway alignment options for the proposed Tarras Airport have been released, confirming the towns of Cromwell or Hawea Flat could eventually be under the flight paths of narrow and wide-body...