Sean Nugent

Call to act over ‘flawed’ SHA laws

Call to act over ‘flawed’ SHA laws

A Lake Hawea man has called upon the Wanaka Community Board and the Queenstown Lakes District Council to petition central government over the Special Housing Act (SHA) legislation.

211 Kiwibuild homes for Wanaka

First-home buyers in Wanaka rejoice - 'affordable' homes are on their way.

Boost for community house trust

Boost for community house trust

Fundraising for the Wanaka Community House received a strong boost last week and plans are in place to secure the money needed for the facility to be debt-free.

New 'community hub' on drawing board

A new $4 million community hall is probably on the way for Luggate, says Luggate Community...

New 'community hub' on drawing board

The planning process for a new $4million community centre in Luggate will get under way next month with the hope it can open by the start of 2021.

On the road to Youth Olympics

It has been years in the making, but Phoebe Young is to finally take the first step towards her Olympic dream.

Roys Peak track to close for lambing

Hikers are making the most of the Roys Peak walking track before it closes for lambing for over a...

Roys Peak track to close for lambing

The popular Roys Peak walking track is set to close for lambing from Monday and will remain shut for more than a month.

Skate park heads towards final stage

Skate park heads towards final stage

The third and final stage of the Wanaka Skate Park could be built next year, a move which would increase the size of the busy park by a third.

Car hits tree in Hawea Flat

A woman was trapped but uninjured after the car she was driving left Domain Rd in Hawea Flat and hit a tree.

Construction on Watersports Facility to begin soon

An artist's impression of the proposed watersports facility on the shore of Lake Wanaka. Image...

Construction on Watersports Facility to begin soon

Construction of the Wanaka Watersports Facility will begin in November, it has been confirmed.

Skifield closing as safety a ‘priority’

Wanaka’s Mike Handford makes the most of the conditions on Treble Cone earlier this week. Photo:...

Skifield closing as safety a ‘priority’

Treble Cone has decided to stick to its plan of closing tomorrow, despite there being plenty of snow on the mountain.

Pupils preparing for challenging trip

The opportunity to travel to Nepal and trek to Everest base camp was too good to pass up for...

Pupils preparing for challenging trip

A group of Mount Aspiring College pupils are preparing themselves for a trip of a lifetime to Nepal next year, which will include a trek to Everest base camp lying over 5000m above sea level.

Club to create hub for sport

As temperatures rise, waters warm, and the sun shines, outdoor enthusiasts in the Upper Clutha will have yet another opportunity to enjoy their own backyard as part of Wanaka’s first triathlon club.

Interest in new motoring event already revving up

If planes are not your thing, perhaps the new Wheels at Wanaka event set to debut next Easter...

Interest in new motoring event already revving up

A new Easter event is on the way for Wanaka, this time on the ground rather than in the air.

Weather assessment tool gains govt funding

A team led by an Alexandra-based research company has secured funding to create a world-leading, near real-time assessment tool to the public that will analyse extreme weather events and their link to climate change.

Skiers 'stoked' with fresh snow

It was a stunning day for those lucky enough to be up the mountain enjoying fresh powder...

Skiers 'stoked' with fresh snow

A stunning bluebird day welcomed skiers keen to get a taste of real powder yesterday, after Monday's storm brought at least half a metre of snow to the Queenstown Lakes district's skifields.

Volunteers keep community beautiful

One piece of the 260kg of rubbish picked up by volunteers cleaning up Albert Town on Sunday was...

Volunteers keep community beautiful

An effort to clean up Albert Town included the removal of a 50kg car axle, which was collected and taken to the tip.

Circus workshop a parting gift

As a parting gift from her role as a youth worker at Kahu Youth, Claire French (pictured) has...

Circus workshop a parting gift

About 300 Mount Aspiring College pupils will get the opportunity to try their hand at learning circus tricks this November.

Festival of Sport and Recreation returning

Various sports will be showcased at the Wanaka Recreation Centre this Sunday during the fifth...

Festival of Sport and Recreation returning

Teams, balls, sticks, racquets, goals, you name it - it will be at the fifth annual Festival of Sport and Recreation held at the Wanaka Recreation Centre this Sunday.

Bullock Creek walkway finally opened

Two years of hard work paid off for Otago Fish and Game officer Paul van Klink (left) and Wanaka...

Bullock Creek walkway finally opened

More than 100 people turned out to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the Bullock Creek Hatchery Spring walkway on Tuesday.

Ice Blacks lose battle but win transtasman war

The Ice Blacks had plenty of reasons to celebrate despite losing the final test to Australia 6-3,...

Ice Blacks lose battle but win transtasman war

A powerful comeback from the Australian Mighty Roos thwarted the Ice Blacks’ hopes of a series sweep, but the men in black still had plenty of reasons to celebrate after securing their first...

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