Kerrie Waterworth

Anderson hoping for seventh time lucky

Anderson hoping for seventh time lucky

A record-breaking number of four-person adventure racing teams to compete in New Zealand representing the widest geographical spread of countries are in Te Anau for tomorrow's start of the first...

Fungi all puffed up in Wanaka

Wanaka's long spell of warm weather followed by rain and falling temperatures has produced a bumper crop of early autumnal wild mushrooms in bumper sizes on fields, council parks and reserves.

Doc vying to take heat off 'tourist hot spots'

Ranger Sophie Briggs standing beside the Doc notice at the start of the Blue Pools Track alerting walkers there is a ranger on the walk today. Photos: Kerrie Waterworth

Doc vying to take heat off 'tourist hot spots'

The increasing number of tourists visiting popular Department of Conservation attractions has led to concerns about the impact they are having on the environment.

Single water intake proposed

Wanaka residents fed up with low water pressure and the algae Cyclotella bodanica, or lake snow, clogging up their filters will soon be asked for their feedback on measures proposed by the...

Consent sought for Wanaka supermarket

Consent application for Wanaka supermarket

Wanaka is a step closer to having another major supermarket in the town.

Fears of more gridlocks in Wanaka

Traffic trying to get out of Wanaka at a standstill at the Ardmore St roundabout. Photo: Kerrie...

Fears of more gridlocks in Wanaka

Wanaka motorists experienced a "perfect storm" in more ways than one on Saturday morning when the town became gridlocked during a heavy downpour.

Challenge Wanaka records ‘obliterated’

Competitors enter the lake for the start of Challenge Wanaka on Saturday. Photos: Getty Images

Challenge Wanaka records ‘obliterated’

Records were "obliterated" in Challenge Wanaka on Saturday when the top three men’s athletes slashed 20min off the course record in high winds, rain and sweltering sunshine.

Warbirds no plane ordinary job

Warbirds Over Wanaka general manager Ed Taylor. Photo: Kerrie Waterworth

Running Warbirds no plane ordinary job

Warbirds Over Wanaka's Ed Taylor talks about the ups and downs of his "dream job".

Govt funds essential for better sun safety

Despite the hot summer sun few are wearing hats or sunscreen. Photo: Kerrie Waterworth

Govt funds essential for better sun safety

With the country having experienced its hottest January on record, there are calls for the Government to do more to protect the public from the dangers of sunburn and UV radiation.

Wanaka's affordable housing shortage has eased slightly with the construction and completion of 11 houses by the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust in the Riverside Park development in Albert Town in the past year.

Volunteers still needed for Challenge

Volunteers still needed for Challenge

Challenge Wanaka race director Bill Roxburgh was busy this week nputting the finishing touches to the race infrastructure in Pembroke Park.

Pest eradication has more birds singing

Gillian and Derek Crombie by the Matukituki River. Photos: Supplied

Pest eradication has more birds singing

A four-year plan to trap stoats, rats, possums and weasels in the Matukituki Valley, near Wanaka, is music to the ears, writes Kerrie Waterworth.

'Eyesore': Signs provoke ridicule

The sign on State Highway 6, north of the Clutha River.

'Eyesore': Signs provoke ridicule

Three signs in Albert Town, Otago, have prompted an outburst on social media and most of the comments were not positive.

Mt Cardrona Station zone plan change permits golf course

Mt Cardrona Station zone plan change permits golf course

Cardrona Valley could soon be known for its golfing as well as its winter and summer alpine sports after a meeting of the Queenstown Lakes District Council yesterday unanimously passed a plan...

Heat 'shock' after epic Antarctic trip

At the finish line at Union Glacier Camp are (from left) Leo Houlding, Mark Sedon and Jean Burgun...

Heat 'shock' after epic Antarctic trip

Adjusting to Wanaka's heat and holiday crowds has been ``a bit of a culture shock'' for Lake Hawea adventurer Mark Sedon after a 70-day, 2000km Antarctic expedition and only two team mates for...

Design stage starting for Wanaka South primary

Wanaka's new primary school within the Three Parks development on the outskirts of Wanaka is a step nearer as the Department of Education has announced the ``design stage has begun''.

House heads for Mt Cook village

Traffic came to a halt at the intersection of River Rd and State Highway 6 near Wanaka at lunchtime yesterday as a truck and trailer unit, carrying a 24m house bound for Mt Cook village, passed through.

Watch mates, farmers told

Watch mates, farmers told

Otago farmers are being asked ''to keep an eye on their partners and neighbours'' as the stress from the drought, or what has been termed a medium-scale adverse weather event, continues.

Town-country challenge draws folk together

Kerah Alexander (9), of Hawea Flat, adds her eggcup full of water to the bucket after sliding...

Town-country challenge draws folk together

Clear blue skies and a hot day prompted hundreds to attend the annual Waitangi Day Hawea Town v Country Challenge yesterday at Peter Fraser Park.

Scrub fire disrupts afternoon wedding

A Sunday afternoon wedding in Queensberry Hills, between Wanaka and Cromwell, yesterday had a dramatic turn of events when a scrub fire broke out in the grounds of the property.

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