Co-ordinator says school buses full up
Co-ordinator says school buses full up
The issue of school buses in Wanaka being over-capacity is getting worse, Mount Aspiring College school bus co-ordinator Simon Nyhof believes.
Sean Nugent
Courses aim to encourage sports coaches and officials
Courses aim to encourage sports coaches and officials
Free coaching and official courses are being offered next week in Wanaka, in the hope of increasing the number of coaches and officials for growing clubs in the area.
QAC ignoring public reaction: councillors
QAC ignoring public reaction: councillors
Some Queenstown Lakes District councillors are concerned the Queenstown Airport Corporation is not listening to community feedback.
'Misinformation' a concern
'Misinformation' a concern
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult and other Queenstown Lakes councillors have urged the Queenstown Airport Corporation to provide more information about its plans for Wanaka Airport.
Organisers prepare for the future at A&P show
Organisers prepare for the future at A&P show
Organisers of the Wanaka A&P Show are welcoming two new members to their team at this year's event, with a focus on the future.
Celebration to mark end of cavalcade
Celebration to mark end of cavalcade
Hundreds of cavalcaders arrive in Lake Hawea today, ready to kick back, relax, and have a hoedown. Organisers were busy yesterday at the Hawea Domain, preparing the venue for a crowd of up to 4000.
Work on facility starting next week
Work on facility starting next week
The six-year process to establish the Wanaka Watersports Facility is about to enter its final stage.
Four submitters opposed to rescue location
Four submitters opposed to rescue location
The question of whether a marine rescue centre should be built at Eely Point Recreation Reserve has been debated at a hearing in Wanaka.
New Kiwibank branch for Wanaka
New Kiwibank branch for Wanaka
Kiwibank has announced it will soon establish a stand-alone branch in Wanaka.
Opposition to proposed coastguard rescue centre at Eely Point
Opposition to proposed coastguard rescue centre at Eely Point
A potential new home for Coastguard Wanaka at Eely Point will face significant opposition at a hearing of submissions today.
Wanaka's first priority is to stay in premiership
Wanaka's first priority is to stay in premiership
It may be the new kid on the block, but Wanaka Associated Football Club says it is keen to stamp its mark on the Southern Premier League this season.
Boat racer 'good family man'
Boat racer 'good family man'
Friends of the man who died in a jet-boat crash on the Clutha River on Sunday say he was "an outstanding fellow'' and "a good family man''.
Man killed in jet-boat crash named
Man killed in jet-boat crash named
The man who died in a jet boat crash while racing on the Clutha River has been named.
Parking loss concern with lake plan
Parking loss concern with lake plan
Not everyone is on board with the idea of redeveloping Wanaka's lakefront.
Base for groups identified
Base for groups identified
A potential home for Upper Clutha community groups is one step closer to reality.
Bridge petition gaining momentum
Bridge petition gaining momentum
An online petition asking to overturn the decision to ban jumping off the Albert Town Bridge is quickly gaining momentum.
Plan to combine parks into recreation hub nears final concept
Plan to combine parks into recreation hub nears final concept
The plan to redevelop Centennial and Naish Parks into a combined recreational hub of activity could be closing in on its final concept.
Neighbours appeal food truck decision
Neighbours appeal food truck decision
A group of neighbours to a consented food truck garden in Wanaka have appealed the decision made by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
No-jumping signs 'heavy-handed'
No-jumping signs 'heavy-handed'
Signs have been installed warning people about jumping off the Albert Town Bridge, but the move has been labelled "heavy-handed".
Car-free town centre trial presented as positive move
Car-free town centre trial presented as positive move
A pedestrianised town centre is to be trialled next month in Wanaka.