Tourism operator defends grants
Tourism operator defends grants
A Makarora tourist operator has welcomed a million dollars worth of grants from central government to help him survive the Covid crisis but says he would rather have earned the money.
Kerrie Waterworth
Group offers discussion for 20-somethings
Group offers discussion for 20-somethings
Young people in Wanaka are being invited to make changes for a better future through conversation rather than activism.
‘Everyone’s lives have changed’
‘Everyone’s lives have changed’
Feeling stressed and anxious about how our lives have changed due to the Covid-19 crisis is a natural response, and should not necessarily be called mental illness.
'It is Russian roulette' without birthing unit nearby
'It is Russian roulette' without birthing unit nearby
A Wanaka woman who gave birth on the floor of her midwife’s office last year cried as she told Southern District Health Board staff about her experience.
Log cabin moved from lakefront site
Log cabin moved from lakefront site
The long-running battle to keep the log cabin on Lake Wanaka’s beachfront ended just before sunrise yesterday, when the building was transported by truck away from the site.
Skier's astonishing survival from 400m Mt Aspiring fall
Skier's astonishing survival from 400m Mt Aspiring fall
The skier who survived a 400m fall down Mt Aspiring last week is in a stable condition in Dunedin Hospital and those who rescued him say he had more than just luck on his side.
Four years’ planning for marine rescue centre could be scuttled
Four years’ planning for marine rescue centre could be scuttled
Coastguard Wanaka Lakes’ four years of planning towards the construction of a new marine rescue centre at Eely Point Reserve could be scuttled by a consultant planner’s report.
Snow Farm committed to getting its own base building to meet demand
Snow Farm committed to getting its own base building to meet demand
The increased popularity of Cardrona Valley’s cross-country skifield has brought forward plans for a dedicated base building.
Design revealed for new Luggate hall
Design revealed for new Luggate hall
Possibly New Zealand’s first ever passive house designed community hall has moved closer to reality, and Luggate residents are among the first to see the "developed design" for the Luggate Memorial...
Young volunteer set on career as firefighter
Young volunteer set on career as firefighter
There are not many pupils who can just drop everything and run out of a classroom whenever they want to, but one Central Otago pupil does just that.
Hope held in search for former Wanaka man in US
Hope held in search for former Wanaka man in US
Friends and family searching for the former Wanaka paraglider who went missing in Nevada nearly 10 days ago believe he could still be alive if he found water.
Revised tahr plan released
Revised tahr plan released
The Department of Conservation has released its "reconsidered" tahr control operation plan for 2020 and 2021 but is warning it will not satisfy everyone.
Wanaka gets choppy before cold snap
Wanaka gets choppy before cold snap
Wind gusts reaching more than 70kmh buffeted Wanaka yesterday afternoon, turning the lake choppy and creating waves almost high enough to surf.
‘Country people are really hurting’
‘Country people are really hurting’
High country farmers from around Wanaka, Queenstown, Central Otago and the MacKenzie Country met in Wanaka last week to discuss new regulations and a growing "conflict" around a perceived need for...
Councillor concerned by selection process
Councillor concerned by selection process
A member of the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s recently established climate reference group is concerned at council staff’s involvement in the selection process.
Covid-19’s impact on construction uneven
Covid-19’s impact on construction uneven
Despite a Wanaka residential construction company signalling it might have to restructure and shed jobs due to the Covid crisis, one South Island company says it's finding it hard to keep up with housing demand.
Maori history a factor for Tarras airport
Maori history a factor for Tarras airport
A Wanaka tourist operator and Hawea historian believe the early Maori occupation of Tarras should have been considered by Christchurch International Airport before it bought farmland for a proposed new airport.
Meeting leads to productive relationship
Meeting leads to productive relationship
A Wanaka farmer and sheep breeder who has developed wool for some of the world’s most sought-after Covid-19 face masks is already thinking of new value-added ways to use coarse wool in other...
An overview of an underpass . . .
An overview of an underpass . . .
The SH84 to Three Parks underpass at the entrance to Wanaka is starting to take shape with a 100-tonne Central Machine Hire crane placing the first two of 10 giant concrete boxes in position...
Aucklanders prepare to head south
Aucklanders prepare to head south
While health officials prepare for what could be an influx of Aucklanders to Queenstown next week, the area’s mayor is welcoming their arrival.