Autumn frolic
Autumn frolic
Visitors to Wanaka are making the most of the change of seasons.
Tim Miller
Tide still out on lake
Tide still out on lake
How low will it go? Low rainfall and a retreating lake level has exposed an expanse of mudflats on the eastern edge of Roys Bay (pictured) in Wanaka.
Nasa team heads home after launch
Nasa team heads home after launch
They came, they launched and now they're off home.
Balloon finally goes up
Balloon goes up to where the cosmic rays are
Cheers of joy could be heard across the tarmac at Wanaka Airport yesterday morning as Nasa's stadium sized balloon left Earth on a possible 100-day journey around the southern hemisphere.
Eighth time lucky, Wanaka balloon lifts off
Eighth time lucky, Wanaka balloon lifts off
Nasa has successfully launched its stadium sized super pressure balloon from the Wanaka Airport, just after 11am this morning.
'Tailspin' at Basin study
'Tailspin' at Basin study
There are concerns unsuitable urban development will happen in the Wakatipu Basin if an independent planning study is adopted by the district council.
Boult says ORC plan inadequate
Boult says ORC plan inadequate
The Otago Regional Council's plans for the future of Queenstown Lakes district have been described as worryingly inadequate in places by the district's mayor.
Lawton resigns as councillor today
Lawton resigns as councillor today
Wanaka councillor Ella Lawton will step down from her role on the Queenstown Lakes District Council, paving the way for her to stand in the Otago Regional Council’s by-election.
Queenstown to take control of airport
Queenstown to take control of airport
The long-term future of the Wanaka Airport will now be in the hands of the Queenstown Airport Corporation, but the community will still have a say in how it is run.
Hawea chlorination concerns listened to
Hawea chlorination concerns listened to
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult has told Lake Hawea residents the council is not blind to the concerns the community has about the permanent chlorination of its water supply.
Fears for area's rural character
Submitters fear for area's rural character
What is rural and what is not was one of the questions posed at a resource consent hearing in Wanaka this week.
Right conditions needed for sixth launch
Right conditions needed for sixth launch attempt
Nasa hopes the weather will align for the launch of its super pressure balloon tomorrow morning.
Charging ahead with plan
Charging ahead with plan
The Queenstown Lakes District Council hopes to bring Wanaka into the future with a proposal to install two fast electric car chargers in the town's main street.
Two subdivisions sought in Wanaka
Two subdivisions sought in Wanaka
More rural land on the outskirts of Wanaka could be developed if plans for two subdivisions are approved by independent commissioners.
Cardrona plans progressing
Proposal develops as plan change submissions resume
Plans for a golf course and new residential and commercial subdivision just outside of the Cardrona township are progressing as a second round of submissions on the proposal open.
Wind halts Nasa balloon launch
Wind halts Nasa balloon launch
Nasa's hopes for a successful launch of its super-pressure balloon in Wanaka have been deflated for a fifth time.
Easter Sunday trading a victory in part
Easter Sunday trading a victory in part
One day you are breaking the law, the next you are not.
Westerly wind thwarts launch
Westerly wind thwarts launch
A westerly wind change has deflated Nasa's hopes for a successful launch of it's super pressure balloon from the Wanaka Airport this morning.
Fifth attempt to launch super balloon
Fifth attempt to launch super balloon
Nasa hopes to launch its super pressure balloon from the Wanaka Airport on Monday morning.
Balloon staying grounded
Balloon staying grounded
An unsettled forecast for most of New Zealand over the next few days is likely to keep Nasa’s super pressure balloon on the ground until next week.