Future of water races looking uncertain
Future of water races looking uncertain
The future of the long-standing system of water races irrigating farms in the Lindis River catchment is in the hands of the Environment Court and looking very uncertain.
Mark Price
ORC argues against own Lindis decision
ORC argues against own Lindis decision
The Otago Regional Council is arguing against its own decision on how water in the Lindis River catchment should be allocated for irrigation.
Dramatic change proposed for Wanaka main entrance
Dramatic change proposed for Wanaka main entrance
The main entrance to Wanaka could be in for a dramatic change if a proposed $20 million to $30 million development is approved.
Crews keep watch on Hawea blaze
Crews keep watch on Hawea blaze
Fire crews are this morning continuing to monitor a fire by Lake Hawea that forced the evacuation of several houses yesterday.
Wanaka - a town full of ideas
Wanaka - a town full of ideas
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has asked the public for submissions as it works on a master plan for the Wanaka town centre. It has been inundated by responses, writes Mark Price.
Northlake ballot extended
Northlake ballot extended
The South Island’s much-heralded first foray into KiwiBuild home ownership has been a bit of a fizzer — at least so far.
Climate change factor in climbing
Climate change factor in climbing
Climate change has become a factor in climbers' decisions about when to venture into the Southern Alps.
Avalanche risk 'considerable'
Avalanche risk 'considerable'
Two mountain guides were swept to their deaths by an avalanche in an area of Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park under a "dangerous avalanche conditions" warning.
Guides killed in avalanche named
Guides killed in avalanche named
The two guides killed in an avalanche near Aoraki/Mt Cook this morning have been named.
Community farewells conservation warriors
Community farewells conservation warriors
Two funerals in Wanaka at the weekend highlighted what the country's conservation effort has lost, in addition to the loss suffered by each individual family.
'Back-country gentleman' farewelled in Wanaka
'Back-country gentleman' farewelled in Wanaka
A man described as a 'back-country gentleman' was farewelled in Wanaka this afternoon.
Final flight ends farewell to Nick Wallis
Final flight ends farewell to Nick Wallis
Hundreds of mourners assembled at the Alpine Helicopters hangar in Wanaka for his Nick Wallis' funeral today.
Ideas for reserve’s use multiply
Ideas for reserve’s use multiply
Ideas on what to do with a new Wanaka reserve keep on coming.
New group calls for action on airport plan
New group calls for action on airport plan
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is being called on to take a more active role in dealing with issues around the potential development of Wanaka Airport.
Chopper tragedy: Funeral details released
Chopper tragedy: Funeral details released
The funeral of Department of Conservation ranger Paul Hondelink will be held on Sunday afternoon at the Alpine Helicopters hangar, at Wanaka Airport.
Funeral for Nick Wallis this weekend
Chopper tragedy: Funeral for Nick Wallis this weekend
A funeral for Nick Wallis, the pilot who was killed in a helicopter crash at Wanaka last Thursday, will be held this weekend.
Council may allow more supermarkets
Council may allow more supermarkets
After years of being a one-supermarket town, Wanaka seems destined to have three.
Wait for report into tragic chopper crash
Wait for report into tragic chopper crash
Despite public speculation as to the cause, investigators say it could be two years before the final report on last week's triple-fatality helicopter crash is completed.
Wanaka heli tragedy: ‘We have lost so much’
‘We have lost so much’
The two Department of Conservation rangers killed in a helicopter crash this week have been remembered as conservation pioneers who saved thousands of native birds.
Unaccustomed as they are to public speaking ...
Unaccustomed as they are to public speaking ...
It’s not the ironing and it’s not the jet-boat driving; it is usually the public speaking that causes competitors in "The Perfect Woman" the most angst.