‘With the right people anything is possible’
‘With the right people anything is possible’
Competitive skier Bailley Unahi has pushed the envelope again, venturing up Mt Iron in a wheelchair with the help of four mates and a DIY human-pulley system.
Organisers pressing on with triathlon
Organisers pressing on with triathlon
The Challenge Wānaka Sports Trust is confident the race has a positive future, confirming it will take place next February.
Big vegetation fire in Lake Hāwea
Big vegetation fire in Lake Hāwea
Fire crews had a busy night after a large vegetation fire broke out in Lake Hāwea, burning through trees and a shed.
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Murphy’s Law looming, councillors debate new ‘Murf’ site
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Murphy’s Law looming, councillors debate new ‘Murf’ site
Note this word — "Murf". Ignoring it could be costly.
Reti slams health officials over Wānaka McDonald's submission
Reti slams health officials over Wānaka McDonald's submission
The Minister of Health has launched a broadside against the National Public Health Service for submitting against a proposed McDonald’s restaurant in Wānaka without focusing on health matters.
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Opposition to McDonald’s sustained
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Opposition to McDonald’s sustained
The proposed McDonald’s restaurant in Wānaka continues to get the thumbs down from the QLDC's planner, saying there are still issues with the site, zoning and the danger of setting a precedent.
Council weighs up third Woolworths for Wānaka
Council weighs up third Woolworths for Wānaka
Woolworths is planning its third - and largest - supermarket for Wānaka.
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Opponents of restaurant accused of double standards
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Opponents of restaurant accused of double standards
McDonald's was labelled an exploitative corporation that was planning to bring a restaurant to Wānaka which would be environmentally detrimental, hinder the entryway to the town, and sell food...
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Concerns raised about safety bylaw
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Concerns raised about safety bylaw
The Queenstown Lakes district’s controversial new navigation safety bylaw will not be coming into effect this summer.
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Multisport event in jeopardy
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Multisport event in jeopardy
Challenge Wānaka may fold if it does not get more entries, closing the chapter on one of the country’s biggest multisport events.
Hearing into Wānaka McDonald’s starts
Hearing into Wānaka McDonald’s starts
The first day of a hearing to determine the fate of a proposed McDonald’s restaurant in Wānaka began yesterday amid significant public opposition.
Submissions due to close
Submissions due to close
Friday is the last day for public submission on the draft Mount Iron Reserve management plan.
New regional recycling facility recommended
New regional recycling facility recommended
A new regional recycling facility is being recommended for a large Ballantyne Rd section in Wānaka, to operate alongside Queenstown’s aged and failing material recovery facility in Glenda Dr.
QLDC to hear Wānaka McDonald's submissions
QLDC to hear Wānaka McDonald's submissions
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is set to hear submissions from members of the public today about a McDonald's restaurant opening in Wānaka.
Shock over homicide investigation
Shock over homicide investigation
The Lake Hāwea community is "shocked" after a homicide investigation was launched this week, eight months after the death of an Invercargill woman.
Cliff on tour and it’s no summer holiday
Cliff on tour and it’s no summer holiday
Wānaka residents turned out in force yesterday to have their say on the Southern Regional Hospital build.
Greenhouse to help Iona residents feel at home
Greenhouse to help Iona residents feel at home
A new greenhouse has been installed in a community partnership for Iona Home’s dementia unit.
Prime property’s purpose to be revealed
Prime property’s purpose to be revealed
More light could be shed on what is, or was, envisaged for a prime rural property at the entrance to Wanaka before the end of the year.
New gold in Otago hills
New gold in Otago hills
In 15 to 20 years we should be seeing a new kind of gold in the hills of the Lindis Pass — a type that is dug in rather than dug out!
Luggate sculpture at home in Auckland
Luggate sculpture at home in Auckland
A hefty chunk of Upper Clutha piedmontite has gone on show in Auckland.
