Candidates call for new focus by ORC
Candidates call for new focus by ORC
All six candidates standing for the three-seat Dunstan ward of the Otago Regional Council agree the council was too "Dunedin-centric".
Kerrie Waterworth
Made of straw
Made of straw
There is no place quite like home, but one Otago family knows no other New Zealand home will be quite like their house when it is finished, Kerrie Waterworth reports.
High winds cause disruption
High winds cause disruption
Central Otago was buffeted by severe southwesterly winds yesterday, closing skifields, fanning fires, knocking down trees and powerlines and freeing a houseboat from its moorings on Lake Wanaka.
Airport analysis has flaws, Boult says
Airport analysis has flaws, Boult says
A report that says there would have to be a flight every 10 minutes to cover the costs of the proposed Wanaka airport expansion, is ''fundamentally wrong'', Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult says.
A jet every 10 mins needed: report
A jet every 10 mins needed: report
A passenger jet landing and taking off every 10 minutes. That is a conclusion in a report into the underlying finances of the proposed expansion of Wanaka Airport.
Mixed reaction to QLDC's call to nix camping hubs
Mixed reaction to QLDC's call to nix camping hubs
Reaction to the announcement by the Queenstown Lakes District council that it will not be implementing overnight camping hubs for this summer has been mixed, with some saying it will see a return...
Two camping service hubs for day use only
Two camping service hubs for day use only
Queenstown Lakes District Council has announced its plans to promote responsible and sustainable camping across the district this summer but it will not include overnight camping hubs.
Welcome for racers
Welcome for racers
Athletes competing in the Merino Muster races at the Snow Farm on Saturday were treated to a Maori welcome for the first time in its 25-year history.
Residents to file appeal against consent for tower
Residents to file appeal against consent for tower
A Hawea resident whose house will be closest to a new Spark 16m-high tower says taking the telecommunication corporate giant to the environment court will finally give him the chance to discuss...
Kea playground to be installed
Kea playground to be installed
Complaints of missing gloves, stolen food and shredded windscreen wipers at Treble Cone skifield could soon be a thing of the past when a new kea playground is installed.
In the thick of a crash rescue
In the thick of a crash rescue
The Wanaka volunteer Fenz crash rescue team will compete at the Otago-Southland Road Rescue Challenge in Mossburn before flying to France to compete in the World Rescue Challenge.
Call for public feedback on cycle network
Call for public feedback on cycle network
Cycle lanes in Anderson and Aubrey Rds in Wanaka are another step closer to being set in concrete, with QLDC calling for community feedback on its proposed cycle network.
Shaping Wanaka's future in tourism
Shaping Wanaka's future in tourism
Kerrie Waterworth spoke to Lake Wanaka Tourism general manager James Helmore about developing a destination master plan for Wanaka in challenging times.
QLDC urged to adopt stronger strategy on climate
QLDC urged to adopt stronger strategy on climate
Organisers of an information drop-in session about the Queenstown Lakes District Council's draft climate strategy say it does not go far enough and needs to be strengthened.
Submission lodged despite 'not fit for purpose' code
Submission lodged despite 'not fit for purpose' code
Despite a nationwide call to boycott a national review of alcohol advertising, the Wanaka Alcohol Group has argued the town's youth were more exposed to alcohol than other towns.
Parents curious about open learning spaces
Parents curious about open learning spaces
"How will Wanaka's new primary school open plan learning places work?"
Mountain webcam seen as chance to showcase region
Mountain webcam seen as chance to showcase region
Visitors and locals no longer have to join the growing numbers climbing Roys Peak to enjoy the view from the summit.
Power out after high winds hit near Hawea
Power out after high winds hit near Hawea
Power is out north of Lake Hawea after high winds brought branches down on lines this morning.
Late snowfall unlikely to be trend in short term
Late snowfall unlikely to be trend in short term
University of Otago research has found the late snowfall this winter is unlikely to be the trend for the southern lakes skifields in the next few years.
Developer seeks feedback on plans
Developer seeks feedback on plans
A Lake Hawea developer has taken the unusual step of seeking community support before lodging a resource consent application for a new commercial development in the town centre.