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Optimal location to launch balloon
Nasa is back for its sixth campaign in Wānaka.
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Company to develop airport plan
Company to develop airport plan
Independent group Egis NZ Ltd has been hired to develop a masterplan for Wānaka Airport, which will be presented to the Queenstown Lakes District Council and the Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community Board...
Wānaka's infrastructure ‘not viable’
Wānaka's infrastructure ‘not viable’
As Wānaka continues to grow, the town’s waste and stormwater infrastructure has become a pressing issue for the council.
Community engagement not sought over creek
Community engagement not sought over creek
Proposed earthworks in Bullock Creek are still in the works and community engagement is a low priority, despite locals demanding more information.
Blood test costs frustrate locals
Blood test costs frustrate locals
Hamstrung by living in a "rural area", residents of Wānaka are facing a growing frustration as they are forced to pay for blood tests and other services that are typically publicly funded.
Team $10k off playground goal
Team $10k off playground goal
A school fundraising team have raised almost $80,000 over the past three years, bringing them close to their $90,000 goal.
Apprentice eager to challenge expectations
Apprentice eager to challenge expectations
A Wānaka local is preparing to take on her first Apprentice Challenge, with the goal of inspiring women in construction.
Outstanding acts keep raising the bar
Outstanding acts keep raising the bar
Wānaka’s 11th Festival of Colour has continued to raise the bar for lovers of the arts.
Adventure race a highlight of MAC year
Adventure race a highlight of MAC year
Dozens of students took part in Mount Aspiring College’s annual adventure race championships on Monday.
Dance event returns
Dance event returns
Scores of young dancers from Wānaka and beyond are arriving over the weekend for a four-day competition at the Lake Wānaka Centre.
Authenticity central to beautiful photos
Authenticity central to beautiful photos
Wānaka photographer Teresa Chin has spent a lifetime perfecting what makes her artwork especially hers. The answer is authenticity.
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Brothers chug full steam ahead to Wheels at Wānaka
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Brothers chug full steam ahead to Wheels at Wānaka
Thomas Searle drew the short straw.
Wānaka balloon launch falls flat
Wānaka balloon launch falls flat
Nasa has cancelled a planned balloon launch from Wānaka Airport again.
NASA balloon launch delayed
NASA balloon launch delayed
NASA has postponed a scheduled balloon launch from Wānaka Airport, with plans for an attempt on Thursday morning.
Talented performer leaves Billy T. behind
Talented performer leaves Billy T. behind
Māori entertainer Billy T. James inspired extraordinarily talented performer Rutene Spooner to embark on a career in show business.
As Wheels at Wanaka winds down, what next?
As Wheels at Wanaka winds down, what next?
"The end of an era" is how Wheels at Wānaka general manager Allan Dippie describes his feelings about hosting the last event for the region.
Community Link calls for help as demand increases
Community Link calls for help as demand increases
Community Link Upper Clutha is calling for support on a new campaign to supply families in need with firewood as winter draws closer.
Growing flower garden a calming escape
Growing flower garden a calming escape
Tired of spending too much on supermarket flowers, Cate Howie-Hughes started to grow flowers of her own.
Wanaka gallery a goal for Nolan as her artistic career takes flight
Wanaka gallery a goal for Nolan as her artistic career takes flight
It is of no surprise that an artist born and raised on the West Coast of New Zealand gravitates naturally to painting New Zealand’s native birds.
Dance performance a bright start
Dance performance a bright start
The Festival of Colour’s first dance performance was a bold start to the event with a diverse range of performers from all over the country.Tōrua was an immersive dance performance, choreographed...