Warbirds to return in 2024 after six year hiatus
Warbirds to return in 2024 after six year hiatus
The Warbirds Over Wanaka Charitable Trust is opening up the throttles for the 2024 international airshow at Wanaka Airport, chairman John Gilks says.
Marjorie Cook
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Cardrona traded for California
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Cardrona traded for California
RealNZ chief experience officer Bridget Legnavsky is keen to hit the ground running as chief executive of the Sugar Bowl resort in California.
New era dawns for ‘Wanaka Sun’
New era dawns for ‘Wanaka Sun’
Allied Press chairman Sir Julian Smith, his brother and fellow director Nick Smith and their board colleagues launched the new-look Wanaka Sun in Wanaka last night.
Mt Iron intersection: roundabout to go ahead
Mt Iron intersection: roundabout to go ahead
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has released designs and is calling for tenders to build Wanaka’s long-hoped-for roundabout at the "Mt Iron intersection".
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Second group joins fight against luxury lodge
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Second group joins fight against luxury lodge
An environmental group has joined the fight against a billionaire’s plan to build a hidden lodge near Wanaka.
Builders to battle for birthing unit contract
Builders to battle for birthing unit contract
Te Whata Ora Health New Zealand is calling for construction companies to bid to be partners in the new birthing unit in Albert Town.
The council vs the billionaire: Boult says QLDC will defend Thiel appeal
The council vs the billionaire: Boult says QLDC will defend Thiel appeal
The Queenstown Lakes District Council’s job is to defend against US tech billionaire Peter Thiel’s Environment Court appeal, Mayor Jim Boult said yesterday.
$20m funding to prepare athletes
$20m funding to prepare athletes
Snow Sports NZ is celebrating a $20 million Government investment to prepare winter sports athletes for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
Billionaire appeals luxury lodge ruling
Billionaire appeals luxury lodge ruling
Another David and Goliath battle looms for the Upper Clutha Environmental Society (UCES), with the revelation yesterday US tech billionaire Peter Thiel will take his battle to build a luxury lodge...
QLDC to invest extra $9.1m in drinking water supply
QLDC to invest extra $9.1m in drinking water supply
The QLDC will invest another $9.1 million in the Cardrona Valley drinking water supply, taking the 10-year project estimate to $17.2 million, councillors have decided.
Harms top of mind as New Year’s nears
Harms top of mind as New Year’s nears
Wanaka is the place to be for many in summer, but reporters Marjorie Cook and Aspen Bruce find out many visitors bring a lot more than a pair of togs and a few refreshments to the town.
Average rates rise of 6.5% approved
Average rates rise of 6.5% approved
Queenstown Lakes district property owners face an average rates increase of 6.5% in the next financial year.
Environmental society critical of QLDC’s planning process
Environmental society critical of QLDC’s planning process
The Upper Clutha Environmental Society has lashed out at the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s long-running review of landscape schedules and development capacity in its district plan.
Winter Games boss living the dream
Winter Games boss living the dream
When Marty Toomey began a physical education degree at Otago University in 1982, he thought he would be a teacher.
Club keen to start trail park work
Club keen to start trail park work
It is time to pick up the shovels and build Cromwell’s first mountain bike trail park at Shannon Farm.
50-year tourism vision for Central Otago
50-year tourism vision for Central Otago
A new dawn is emerging for Central Otago’s tourism industry and there are hopes every visitor, whether domestic or international, will help shoulder the burden of visitor costs.
Wright holds off strong 10km challenge
Wright holds off strong 10km challenge
Winter Olympic biathlete Campbell Wright gave Lewis Briscall a master class in pacing on Saturday as he coaxed the teenager around the 10km skate ski national championship course and into second...
Billionaire Thiel’s plans for luxury lodge rejected
Billionaire Thiel’s plans for luxury lodge rejected
US tech billionaire Peter Thiel’s plans to build a 330m-long, hidden, luxury lodge overlooking Lake Wanaka have been rejected.
QLDC seeks Mt Iron role
QLDC seeks Mt Iron role
Mt Iron — called Tewai atakaia by Ngai Tahu ancestor Rawiri Te Mairie — may be getting a new kaitiaki (guardian).
Third time lucky for mountain feat
Third time lucky for mountain feat
The rule of three came true for fundraising Wanaka firefighter Elise Stables on Saturday.