Return of Epic labelled a ‘really memorable day’
The Lake Hāwea Epic mountainbike race returned from a five-year hiatus last weekend, with Wānaka local Sam Shaw winning the men’s event.
Focus on general aviation, flights to Chch ‘supported’
Focus on general aviation, flights to Chch ‘supported’
The future direction of Wānaka Airport has been decided by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
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Fuel costs behind air force no-show
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Fuel costs behind air force no-show
The New Zealand Defence Force has confirmed the rising cost of aviation fuel is what grounded the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) participation at the Warbirds Over Wānaka this Easter.
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Scam warning for Warbirds patrons
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Scam warning for Warbirds patrons
Warbirds Over Wānaka bosses are warning fans to be on the lookout for scammers duping would-be patrons into buying fake tickets.
Militaries pull out of Warbirds over Wānaka
Militaries pull out of Warbirds over Wānaka
No modern military will be at the Warbirds Over Wānaka airshow this Easter.
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Wastebusters supplies island with expertise on managing rubbish
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Wastebusters supplies island with expertise on managing rubbish
If you have some rubbish in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call? Wastebusters.
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Accord ‘fantastic result’ for school, community
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Accord ‘fantastic result’ for school, community
A land covenant has been lifted in a deal between the QLDC and the Mount Aspiring College Foundation, unlocking $5.4m in value and clearing the way for future hostel development in Wānaka.
Penguin statues draw attention to hoiho plight
Penguin statues draw attention to hoiho plight
An endangered penguin has been spotted outside Puzzling World in Wānaka.
New-look Rams chase third consecutive title
New-look Rams chase third consecutive title
The Upper Clutha Rams rugby team is gearing up for a tough season in preparation for a defence of their back-to-back titles in the Central Otago Premier Rugby Competition.
Record-holder helps revive bike race
Record-holder helps revive bike race
After a five-year hiatus, the Lake Hawea Epic mountain bike race marks its triumphant return this weekend.
Restored Tiger Moth gets to stretch wings over Taieri
Restored Tiger Moth gets to stretch wings over Taieri
After decades sitting idle, a brilliant-yellow Tiger Moth finally stretched its wings over the Taieri Plain.
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Airshow using contingency funds due to cost pressure
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Airshow using contingency funds due to cost pressure
Wānaka's flagship airshow is pushing ahead with a financial safety net in place, as organisers move to shield aircraft owners from rising costs amid the fuel crisis.
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Decision ‘largely reflects’ position
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Decision ‘largely reflects’ position
The future direction of Wanaka Airport has been decided following a full council meeting held by Queenstown Lakes District Council.
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Councillors decide future of airport as small-scale
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Councillors decide future of airport as small-scale
Wānaka Airport will be allowed to grow, but community fears of large jets landing at the lakeside resort town will not come to pass.
New Warbirds GM experienced events planner with passion for region
New Warbirds GM experienced events planner with passion for region
A new general manager is inbound for Warbirds Over Wānaka.
Relaxed vibe brings Ripe crowds back
Relaxed vibe brings Ripe crowds back
The ‘‘intimate’’ community vibe at Ripe is what keeps people coming back each year, the wine and food festival director says.
‘E. coli’ levels to be investigated
‘E. coli’ levels to be investigated
Levels of E. coli at Bremner Bay were at 10 times the safe swimming threshold after rainfall in January, a Wānaka water quality monitoring group says.
Alcohol Bill to ‘silence’ genuine concerns
Alcohol Bill to ‘silence’ genuine concerns
A new alcohol Bill proposed by the government is a step backwards for public health and local democracy, a Lake Hāwea community activist says.
A pathway to success
A pathway to success
Wānaka Football Club’s first team will embark on their second season in New Zealand’s highest level of football tomorrow when they host Christchurch’s Ferrymead Bays FC.
Mt Iron housing development welcomed
Mt Iron housing development welcomed
A major housing development seeking fast-track approval at the base of Mt Iron is an ‘‘exciting new project that’s meeting the changing demands’’ of Wānaka, a community housing chief executive says.
