Wanaka following townhouse trend
Townhouse development following worldwide trend
Developers of 42 townhouses in Albert Town are banking on a relatively new trend in holiday house ownership in Wanaka.
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QLDC 'runs risk of breaking law'
QLDC runs risk of breaking law: group
The Wanaka Stakeholders Group claims the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) risks breaking the law at its extraordinary meeting on Monday.
Mayor rejects public role in setting terms of reference
Mayor rejects public role in setting terms of reference
The Queenstown Lakes Mayor has declined the Wanaka Stakeholders Group's request for the public to be involved in settin terms of reference for economic and social impact studies on airport expansion.
Further airport debate likely after SOI move
Further airport debate likely after SOI move
Another airport debate appears likely when the Queenstown Lakes District Council holds an extraordinary meeting on Monday.
QAC gains rights in Wanaka Airport push
QAC gains rights in Wanaka Airport push
The Queenstown Airport Corporation has been granted requiring authority status for Wanaka Airport, giving it strong legislative powers to operate and develop the airport.
SH84 underpass part of mix
SH84 underpass part of mix
An underpass for cyclists and pedestrians will be part of a new traffic arrangement at the entrance to Wanaka.
Flight takes scenic detour before landing in Dunedin
Flight takes scenic detour before landing in Dunedin
Passengers on an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Queenstown have just had an unplanned scenic tour of Otago.
Group working to bring bird back from Brazil
Group working to bring bird back from Brazil
It may be in Brazil covered in grime, with birds nesting inside it, but a derelict DC8 aircraft could be destined for display in Wanaka.
Third candidate in mayoralty bid
Third candidate in mayoralty bid
A third contender is expected to enter the race for the Queenstown mayoralty today.
Call for terms of reference input
Call for terms of reference input
The public should have a say on the terms of reference for social and economic impact studies to be carried out in relation to the proposed expansion of Queenstown and Wanaka airports.
Mayor rules out moving airport
Mayor rules out moving airport
Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult has ruled out the ‘‘extreme suggestion’’ of relocating Queenstown Airport.
Renewed effort to put main-street power lines underground
Renewed effort to put main-street power lines underground
More than 80 power poles spoiling the view at Lake Hawea could be for the chop.
Narrow Haast Pass rockfall escape
Narrow Haast Pass rockfall escape
The ''car-size'' rock blocking the Haast Pass highway between Otago and Westland is believed to have fallen off Clarke Bluff right in front of a bus.
52% don't support master plan's 'direction'
52% don't support master plan's 'direction'
The jury is back but with no clear verdict on the way forward for Wanaka's town centre.
Council keeps mum on airport alternatives
Council keeps mum on airport alternatives
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has declined to say whether alternatives to a dual Queenstown-Wanaka Airport are now up for debate.
'Fresh approach' to airport expansion plan 'spin'
'Fresh approach' to airport expansion plan 'spin'
Opponents of expansion plans for Queenstown and Wanaka Airports are not entirely certain they have won concessions or have instead been the target of "spin".
Groups set to have say on airport
Groups set to have say on airport
Airport development is not on the agenda of this afternoon's Queenstown Lakes District Council monthly meeting, but it will still be the hot topic for discussion.
Loose nut costs chopper firm $600k
Loose nut costs Wanaka chopper firm $600k
A helicopter fuel system ''B-nut'' loose by a quarter of a turn has cost Wanaka company Heli Support New Zealand $597,000 plus interest.
Associations unite to oppose jets
Associations unite to oppose jets
Four organisations representing those who would live under or near the flight path of commercial aircraft using an expanded Wanaka Airport have united to express their opposition to jets.
Hub hits ground's income
Hub hits ground's income
Operators of the Luggate Camping Ground say the Red Bridge camping hub offering tourists free facilities has cost their operation at least $10,000 in lost revenue over the summer and, as a result,...