Anniversary an uplifting experience
Anniversary an uplifting experience
Lake Wanaka provided perfect conditions for Rani Sellakumaran and Elangovan Vaiyapuri, of Auckland, to soar over Roys Bay, Wanaka, to celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary.
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Alpine resort challenges district plan
Alpine resort challenges district plan
Cardrona Alpine Resort Ltd, owned by Real Journeys Ltd, is taking the Queenstown Lakes District Council to the Environment Court over its proposed district plan.
Ospri orders video deleted over 'privacy'
Ospri orders video deleted over 'privacy'
A video that might have explained why a group of Ospri staff and contractors felt ''unsafe'' at a drop-in session in Wanaka on May 30 has been deleted.
Appellant wants land zoned for airport-related activities
Appellant wants land zoned for airport-related activities
In a bid to enable part of his land to be used for airport-related development, a next-door neighbour of Wanaka Airport is taking the Queenstown Lakes District Council to the Environment Court.
Many tales of 42 years' policing
Many tales of 42 years' policing
After 42 years of policing, Wanaka area response manager Senior Sergeant Allan Grindell (60) leaves the job on Friday - taking holidays before his retirement.
New school’s board chairman to be chosen this week
New school’s board chairman to be chosen this week
The first formal meeting of the newly formed establishment board of trustees of Wanaka’s new primary school will be held on Friday.
Airport in for change — but how much?
Airport in for change — but how much?
It used to be said, with a certain amount of incredulity, that 200 people worked at Wanaka Airport. Then someone did a proper count up, and the number is actually nearer 300. But what are those 300...
Claim of 1080 drop stonewalling
Claim of 1080 drop stonewalling
Luggate residents opposed to an aerial drop of 1080 poison on hills above the town believe they are being stonewalled by Ospri, the government agency planning the work.
Strong cultural element to opening ceremony
Strong cultural element to opening ceremony
An estimated 3000 people lined Queenstown's waterfront last night to watch a Queenstown Winter Festival opening ceremony with a strong cultural flavour.
It arrived with a boom and lit up the sky...
It arrived with a boom and lit up the sky...
It glowed like a meteor, boomed like a meteor, and therefore - applying the duck test - was probably a meteor.
Wanaka 'big bang' theories
Wanaka 'big bang' theories
Dozens of Upper Clutha residents have reported hearing a mysterious ''big bang''.
Tackling wilding pines
Tackling wilding pines
A crop of young Douglas fir trees is for the chop this weekend under the guidance of the Central Otago Lakes branch of the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society.
One hurt in tourist van crash on Crown Range
One hurt in tourist van crash on Crown Range
One of the four people travelling in a Mitsubishi van was treated for minor injuries after the van hit a guardrail and overturned on the Crown Range Rd between Wanaka and Queenstown at 11am yesterday.
4am closing application opposed
4am closing application opposed
A Wanaka bar is challenging an "historic accord" signed by the town's licensees not to stay open beyond 2.30am.
Existing neighbours oppose subdivision
Existing neighbours oppose subdivision
The developers of a 900-section subdivision on the outskirts of Cromwell are hurtling towards a head-on collision with their neighbours.
Boundary changes to be looked at to ensure Arrowtown remains ward
Boundary changes to be looked at to ensure Arrowtown remains ward
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will consider changing some boundaries to help ensure Arrowtown does not lose its status as a ward with its own council member.
Tartan designer and kilt-maker serenaded
Tartan designer and kilt-maker serenaded
Members of the Queenstown and Southern Lakes Highland Pipe Band have paid special tribute to the designer of their tartan, Shona Johnstone.
New pool opens with a splash
New pool opens with a splash
Wanaka's new swimming pool is open for business - all 636,000 litres of it.
Last splashes in Plantation Rd pool today
Last splashes in Plantation Rd pool today
After 26 years of service to the community, lots of splashing and millions of 25m lengths, the old Wanaka Swimming Pool in Plantation Rd closes for good at 5pm today.
Lauer clear to retain Hunter Valley lease
Lauer clear to retain Hunter Valley lease
The Overseas Investment Office (OIO) will not take action against disgraced NBC news anchor Matt Lauer, which means he can continue to lease Hunter Valley Station.