Knox College ‘perfect’ for creating art
Wanaka artist Ruby Burke, 22, is the first Artist-in-Residence at Knox College, Dunedin.
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Uncovering who is laid to rest at Jackson Bay
Uncovering who is laid to rest at Jackson Bay
Lake Hāwea researcher Kathryn Bennie talks with Wānaka Sun editor Marjorie Cook about investigating the people buried in a 150-year-old pioneer cemetery at Jackson Bay.
Claim fast track Bill caused loss of investment
Claim fast track Bill caused loss of investment
A proposed fast-tracked goldmine at Bendigo, near Tarras, caused wine industry businessman Hayden Johnston to lose an $800K investment "directly because of fears about the effects of the gold mine," Labour's David Parker said in Parliament.
First original show, album planned
First original show, album planned
Former Dundee man Robert Glen arrived in Wānaka with a guitar and a girlfriend for a winter 11 years ago. He never left, and now he’s working on his first album of original songs. Marjorie...
Author’s third novel a Southern tale of murder
Author’s third novel a Southern tale of murder
Music, the military and murder meet in 1943 Winton in a new novel by author LA Joye: Wrongdoings: A Southern Tale of Murder. Wānaka Sun editor Marjorie Cook chats to the Wānaka writer.
New lift under construction at ski site
New lift under construction at ski site
Cardrona is in line for more change, both in the village’s main street and on the skifield behind the growing township.
Nearly $1b of applications consented
Nearly $1b of applications consented
Development continues in the Queenstown Lakes district, with the council processing nearly $1billion worth of building consent applications (in built value) during 2024, according to the December...
Festive crew settle in at Wanaka grotto
Festive crew settle in at Wanaka grotto
Santa, Mrs Claus and their elves began their annual pre-Christmas holiday in Wanaka last weekend.
Hawea races cancelled after lack of entries
Hawea races cancelled after lack of entries
The Hawea Picnic Races, one of the oldest community racing events in New Zealand, is being cancelled this year because of a lack of entries.
Club ramping up accessibility
Club ramping up accessibility
Community support has improved accessibility at Aspiring Gymsports sessions at Paetara Central in Wanaka.
Luggate fire station set for revamp
Luggate fire station set for revamp
Luggate’s fire station will be temporarily relocated over the road to the old Upper Clutha Transport yard, while the earthquake-prone building is extended and modernised.
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Entries low, races cancelled
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Entries low, races cancelled
The Hāwea Picnic Races, one of the oldest community racing events in New Zealand, have been cancelled this year because of lack of entries.
Navigation bylaw changes
Navigation bylaw changes
Waterskiers’ voices have been heard.
Warm farewell as longtime gardener retires
Warm farewell as longtime gardener retires
One of the Upper Clutha’s gardening gurus, Diana Manson, retires next month from her role in the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s parks and recreational team.
Artists urged to apply for grants
Artists urged to apply for grants
The Upper Clutha Arts Council is urging more artists — especially juniors — to apply for annual financial assistance scholarships to attend next year’s Autumn Arts School in Wanaka.
Wānaka on ‘to-do list’ for nationwide businesses
Wānaka on ‘to-do list’ for nationwide businesses
Retailers are defying reports of economic gloom and are queuing up to build at Three Parks in Wānaka, Willowridge developer Allan Dippie says.
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Murphy’s Law looming, councillors debate new ‘Murf’ site
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Murphy’s Law looming, councillors debate new ‘Murf’ site
Note this word — "Murf". Ignoring it could be costly.
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Concerns raised about safety bylaw
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Concerns raised about safety bylaw
The Queenstown Lakes district’s controversial new navigation safety bylaw will not be coming into effect this summer.
Council weighs up third Woolworths for Wānaka
Council weighs up third Woolworths for Wānaka
Woolworths is planning its third - and largest - supermarket for Wānaka.
New regional recycling facility recommended
New regional recycling facility recommended
A new regional recycling facility is being recommended for a large Ballantyne Rd section in Wānaka, to operate alongside Queenstown’s aged and failing material recovery facility in Glenda Dr.