Wheelie bins improvement — Wastebusters
Wheelie bins improvement — Wastebusters
The move to introduce wheelie bins around the Queenstown Lakes district will have its benefits, Wastebusters says.
Sean Nugent
Obstacle race for Wanaka
Obstacle race for Wanaka
Another multisport event looks set to come to Wanaka next spring, but it will be a little bit different.
Virtual reality 'NZ first' to open at arcade
Virtual reality 'NZ first' to open at arcade
Some of the world's most futuristic technology is coming to New Zealand, but not where you might think.
Pupils help council plan for the future
Pupils help council plan for the future
A theme park, a retro diner, widespread public transport and a pedestrianised town centre — those were just some of the ideas Mount Aspiring College pupils wanted to see in Wanaka in the future.
Wheelie bins on way for Queenstown Lakes
Wheelie bins on way for Queenstown Lakes
Plastic bags are out, wheelie bins are in for the Queenstown Lakes District.
Dog walk with a difference
Dog walk with a difference
Yesterday was no run-of-the mill walk in the park for a young golden Labrador near Wanaka.
Condition of Lismore Park a 'disgrace'
Condition of Lismore Park a 'disgrace'
The need for community facilities and maintenance of local recreation reserves were issues rigorously discussed at a hearing in Wanaka.
Wanaka cell tower site sparks protest
Wanaka cell tower site sparks protest
About 20 people gather at the site of a Spark cell tower in Mount Aspiring Rd yesterday afternoon to protest its construction.
Bike trail group wants MP's views ignored
Bike trail group wants MP's views ignored
Opposition to a proposed cycle trail through the Cromwell Gorge from National MP Amy Adams and fellow Cornish Pt residents ''should be disregarded'' by the hearing commissioner when making his decision, the trail's applicant says.
‘Dangerous’ intersection prompts petition
‘Dangerous’ intersection prompts petition
Residents of the Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village in Wanaka want changes made to two intersections near the village, which they say they are dangerous.
Driving charges laid after pursuit, police car rammed
Driving charges laid after pursuit, police car rammed
A 30-year-old Queenstown man is facing driving charges after driving erratically and ramming a police car in Wanaka.
Cop car 'rammed' during Wanaka chase
Cop car 'rammed' during Wanaka chase
A police car was "rammed" during a car chase in Wanaka this morning which ended after the driver was stopped with road spikes.
Beerfest marks start of summer
Beerfest popular way for many to mark start of summer
The first day of summer was celebrated in style in Wanaka on Saturday.
Wanaka to have single QLDC office once upgrade finished
Wanaka to have single QLDC office once upgrade finished
Wanaka will have a single Queenstown Lakes District Council office by the end of summer.
Summer snow business and pleasure
Summer snow business and pleasure
Most snow bunnies keen on getting back on the slopes in December would normally need to head to the northern hemisphere to do so.
Preparing Christmas cheer
Preparing Christmas cheer
The Upper Clutha Community Christmas Trust has been busy this week setting up Santa’s Grotto at the Lake Wanaka Centre.
Trust confident of reaching funding goal
Trust confident of reaching funding goal
With just three weeks to go and $25,000 to raise, it would seem like the Love Lake Wanaka crowdfunding campaign is destined to fall short.
Cavalcade proving popular; trails filling up
Cavalcade proving popular; trails filling up
Next year's ''Riding High to Hawea'' Cavalcade has already garnered a huge amount of interest, organisers say.
Concerns about ‘village’ heard
Concerns about ‘village’ heard
Residents' concerns about noise from a proposed "food truck village" on a neighbouring site in central Wanaka dominated hearing proceedings on Wednesday.
‘Geezers’ spin yarns for a good cause
‘Geezers’ spin yarns for a good cause
It was a special evening for many New Zealand motorsport fanatics at the sixth annual Gathering of Geezers dinner held at the Warbirds and Wheels Museum at Wanaka Airport on Thursday night.