Kerrie Waterworth

Trampers back on track after lockdown

Te Araroa Trail trampers Lukas Waser (21), of Switzerland, and Alexandra Hog (28, centre) and...

Trampers back on track after lockdown

Having to wear winter clothing was the main difference for three international tourists who resumed hiking the Te Araroa Trail following their unexpected seven-week break in Wanaka.

Architects say work drying up

Architects in Wanaka have been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis, as many of their projects are on hold or not going ahead.

Easier without trampers, climbers, walkers, tourists

Family time ... Covid-19 lockdown has meant being able to spend more time on the farm with his...

Easier without trampers, climbers, walkers, tourists

Running a high country farm next to a national park has been easier during the Covid-19 lockdown because there are no climbers, trampers, walkers and tourists on the road or property.

High country — isolation goes with the territory

Bringing up the rear ... Hazel and Riley McRae helping to move stock on Alpha Burn station, west...

High country — isolation goes with the territory

Adjusting to the isolation of Covid-19 restrictions has been difficult for many urban dwellers but for families on high country stations isolation goes with the territory.

Parents claim lack of governance, seek investigation

Mount Aspiring College. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Parents claim lack of governance, seek investigation

Parents of pupils at Mount Aspiring College in Wanaka want the Ministry of Education to investigate claims of a lack of governance - including a vote of no confidence in the principal.

Doc staff accused of ignoring Covid-19 risk

Nicky and Jonathan Butler, of Albert Town, walking the Outlet Track towards Albert Town yesterday...

Doc staff accused of ignoring Covid-19 risk

Senior Wanaka Doc staff have been accused of ignoring the potential Covid-19 risk to walkers, runners and cyclists using the Clutha River Outlet Track.

Creek history photos call

Storyboards telling the history and ecology of Wanaka’s Bullock Creek are the next goal of Friends of Bullock Creek, but they have hit a snag in finding historic photos.

Power outage in Wanaka

Aurora Energy are reporting an unplanned power outage in Wanaka due to fault repairs.

Back together for quiz and coffee

Taste of normality gathering at cafe for quiz and coffee

Having to sit 2m apart, outside, in their own bubble is for some Wanaka locals a small price to pay for regaining a sense of normality.

Community tank disappears

Residents of Becks in Central Otago are furious a water tank used for fighting fires has been stolen during the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown period.

Bird advocate: lake at risk

The founder of Lake Wanaka’s southern crested grebe project John Darby wants to have a say on on the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s lakefront development, as it will impact breeding pairs of...

Reduce speed now: cyclists

A Wanaka cycling lobby group has expressed concern over the months it could take the Queenstown Lakes District council to erect new permanent speed limits, saying "it is not proceeding at the pace...

‘Unique’ karearea programme providing insights

(Clockwise from top left) A karearea, or New Zealand falcon, surveys his territory; an adult...

‘Unique’ karearea programme providing insights

A project to get a scientific understanding of how karearea fare in the alpine area of Cardrona has taken off. Kerre Waterworth reports.

‘Stunner’ vintage forecast in harvest like no other

Keeping their distance ... Maude Wines grape picker Ian Thomas and viticulturist Pip Feyen work...

‘Stunner’ vintage forecast in harvest like no other

Vineyard owners and winemakers are predicting this year’s vintage will be a ‘‘stunner’, which could be the silver lining to a harvest like no other.

Urgent need to diversify may result in successful startups

Baptism of fire ... Startup Queenstown Lakes Trust chief executive officer Olivia Wensley has...

Urgent need to diversify may result in successful startups

The urgent need to diversify the Queenstown Lakes District economy from tourism and construction could result in the development of some successful start-up companies, the boss of Startup Queenstown Lakes says.

'Don't be a bloody idiot': Infected Wanaka couple say stay home

Telling their story ... Covid-19 survivors Leanne Taylor-Rose and Roy Rose, of Albert Town,...

'Don't be a bloody idiot': Infected Wanaka couple say stay home

A pint at the Wanaka A&P Show could have been behind an Albert Town man contracting Covid-19.

Volunteers keen to help others

Volunteering Central senior co-ordinator Gillian White working long hours from home and at the...

Volunteers keen to help others

Volunteering Central is concerned there may be people in need of help or support who are for whatever reason not asking during lockdown.

Wanaka music festival plans up in the air

Wanaka’s Rhythm and Alps festival director Alex Turnbull. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Wanaka music festival plans up in the air

Wanaka's economy is likely to be dealt another blow as two music festivals have had to be downsized or cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Warbirds board looking ahead to next show

Arrangements are being made to ship this Polikarpov I-16 Russian fighter aircraft back to Germany...

Warbirds board looking ahead to next show

"We'll be back in 2022." That's the message from Warbirds Over Wanaka's Ed Taylor as he reflected on this past weekend, when an estimated 55,000 people would have attended the show at Wanaka Airport.

Deputy mayor calls for ‘reset’ of tourism industry

Deputy mayor calls for ‘reset’ of tourism industry

Queenstown Lakes District deputy mayor Calum Macleod is calling for "bold leadership" following the Covid-19 crisis.

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