Sean Nugent

Top three riders separated by 4sec in Epic race finish

Ethan Rose, of Coalgate, rides to seventh place in the 95km Contact Epic Classic race on Saturday...

Top three riders separated by 4sec in Epic race finish

Snow-capped mountains, a glassy Lake Hawea and clear blue skies greeted more than 700 mountain bike riders when they arrived to compete in the Contact Epic around the lake on Saturday.

Scones and scenery Epic’s added attractions

The 11th annual Lake Hawea Epic takes place today and former winners will grace the arduous mountain bike course once again.

Reserve remains blocked off

The entrance to Craigburn Reserve beside Lake Hawea continues to be blocked off, as Land Information New Zealand ponders what to do next.

Lakes trust to tackle water issues

Ruth Harrison outlines what she believes is one of the biggest issues facing Upper Clutha...

Lakes trust to tackle water issues

The health of Upper Clutha lakes and rivers continues to be of concern and local community groups are coming together to plan a long-term solution.

Decision on fate of waste point delayed

The Hawea Waste Collection Point, the last such facility in the district, is a contentious issue...

Decision on fate of waste point delayed

A decision on the removal of the Hawea Waste Collection Point has been delayed in order for Queenstown Lakes District Council officers to consult and discuss options with the Hawea Community Association.

Brown steps down as board chairwoman

Wanaka Community Board chairwoman Rachel Brown stepped down from her position at yesterday's board meeting after four and a-half years in the role.

Quality speakers draw 3300 over weekend

Quality speakers draw 3300 over weekend

The range of high-profile speakers and engaging topics attracted more than 3300 people to Aspiring Conversations, held in Wanaka over the weekend.

Trust grant aids VHF upgrade

The Roys Peak communications facility. Photo: Supplied

Trust grant aids VHF upgrade

A large grant from the Otago Community Trust will go towards an upgrade of the Roys Peak communications facility, it was announced yesterday.

Pool filling as opening date decision nears

The new Wanaka Pool began to be filled up for the first time yesterday. A decision on the opening...

Pool filling as opening date decision nears

The new state-of-the-art Wanaka Pool is nearing completion, with the opening date set to be announced following next Thursday’s Wanaka Community Board meeting.

Charity dinner well received, likely to return

Wanaka chef Lucas Parkinson serves up a meal at Wednesday night’s Dine by Donation charity event....

Charity dinner well received, likely to return

An inaugural charity event held on Wednesday night by two world-class chefs in Wanaka received an "overwhelming response" and raised nearly $4500 for local trust Kahu Youth.

Bus run split to handle growing numbers

Bus run split to handle growing numbers

The Ministry of Education took quick action yesterday in response to a Wednesday incident where six Wanaka Primary School pupils were left stranded at their bus stop after being told their school bus was full.

Youngsters groomed for top

Bronze-medal Olympian Zoi Sadowski-Synnott (left) trained at Cardrona with fellow bronze...

Youngsters groomed for top

How did two teenage Wanaka Winter Olympic medallists get so good at such a young age? Sean Nugent finds out how talented young Kiwi freeskiiers and snowboarders make it to the top.

Full bus left children behind

Parents and Wanaka Primary School's principal are urging the Ministry of Education to add an extra bus to the Luggate school run after six upset young pupils were left stranded.

Treble Cone appoints new manager

Treble Cone skifield announced this week experienced snow sports professional Toby Arnott had been appointed the ski area's new general manager, and would take up the position at the end of the month.

Submissions received on Ely Point

Submissions received on Ely Point

More than 160 public submissions on the draft Eely Point development plan were received by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, and feedback shows support for building a marine rescue centre and...

Trust seeks to lease and build

Trust seeks to lease and build

Wanaka community trust Kahu Youth is pleading for the council to help it find a new home, as its lease at its Russell St address is set to expire next year.

Plenty of active transport funding: council

Plenty of active transport funding: council

The Queenstown Lakes District Council says there is more funding than meets the eye in the draft 10-year plan committed to active transport in the Upper Clutha.

Focus on wellbeing part of upcoming 'conversations'

When he was in his late 40s, community lawyer Brent Williams' life came crashing down as he struggled to cope with his inner demons.

Facility damaged

Last week the Roys Peak communications facility was broken into and damaged during a snowstorm, costing the already financially stretched owner, the Upper Clutha Radio Telephone Association,...

Plan to ban jet-boats to protect stretch of Clutha

Jet-boats and other powered craft could be prohibited on the Clutha between the Lake Wanaka outlet and Albert Town bridge by next summer, QLDC's deputy mayor Calum MacLeod says.

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