Construction company job losses signalled
Construction company job losses signalled
A major Wanaka residential construction company is proposing a restructure and potential job losses as a result of Covid-19.
Kerrie Waterworth
Need for new school hut ‘immediate’
Need for new school hut ‘immediate’
Snow Farm board members are hoping a resource consent application to build a new school hut will be processed quickly by the Queenstown Lakes District Council so construction can start and the...
Ophir hall, pool gain funding for improvements
Ophir hall, pool gain funding for improvements
The tiny historic settlement of Ophir in Central Otago will receive funding from the Government for two infrastructure projects in the town.
Ophir hall, pool get Government funding
Ophir hall, pool get Government funding
The small historic settlement of Ophir in Central Otago will receive funding from the Government for two infrastructure projects.
Case made to build extra house
Case made to build extra house
The effects of adding one more house on the shores of Lake Hawea would be minor, commissioners considering an application for a subdivision on the edge of the lake have been told.
Meeting leads to productive relationship
Meeting leads to productive relationship
A Wanaka farmer and sheep breeder who has developed wool for some of the world’s most sought-after Covid-19 face masks is already thinking of new value-added ways to use coarse wool in other...
‘Steve’ the couch turning heads
‘Steve’ the couch turning heads
A group of people who live and work in Wanaka and have shared ownership of a couch are considering giving the dark brown leather three-seater its own hashtag due to the public reaction it provokes.
Swapping clothes to save environment
Swapping clothes to save environment
The fashion industry has become infamous for its effect on the environment, but a weekend event in Wanaka was organised to help save the environment and the community, as well as raise money for charity.
Manager reprises role aiding tourism businesses
Manager reprises role aiding tourism businesses
Helping Wanaka tourist operators restructure, refocus for a domestic market and survive until borders reopen will be "my whole intention", the new Lake Wanaka Tourism acting general manager says.
0,000 grant for hall welcomed
0,000 grant for hall welcomed
The small upper Clutha community of Luggate is celebrating following the announcement it has received another major grant towards a new hall.
Lack of understanding about golf club irrigation work alleged
Lack of understanding about golf club irrigation work alleged
A Wanaka Golf Club director overseeing an upgrade of the club’s irrigation system believes members who oppose the project do not understand there has been a change in water consents and a change in...
New leader for troubled school board
New leader for troubled school board
An independent chairman has been appointed to Mount Aspiring College Board of Trustees in the wake of claims of a lack of governance at the school.
More change at under-fire school
More change at under-fire school
An independent chairman has been appointed to Mount Aspiring College's Board of Trustees in the wake of claims of a lack of governance at the school.
Willowridge to develop BP’s Ardmore St site
Willowridge to develop BP’s Ardmore St site
A "very high-quality development to enhance the Wanaka central business district” has been tipped to be the long-term replacement for the BP 2Go service station, which closed yesterday.
Ploughmen compete
Ploughmen compete
Twenty-three South Island farmers will aim to keep on the straight and narrow this weekend when they compete in the Upper Clutha ploughing competitions at Hawea.
Feedback sought on lakefront plans
Feedback sought on lakefront plans
Two revised concept plans for Wanaka’s lakefront development would include the removal of parking on grass verges.
Snow conditions not unusual
Snow conditions not unusual
Unseasonably warm temperatures have created almost spring-like conditions at the skifields but it is not unusual, scientists say.
Election billboards damaged
Election billboards damaged
National Party volunteers will build stronger billboards following a number of vandalism incidents in Wanaka.
Country’s top curlers gather for national championships
Country’s top curlers gather for national championships
Naseby played host to about 50 of New Zealand’s best curlers over the weekend for the 2020 national championships.
Grebe nesting platforms shifted for boardwalk
Grebe nesting platforms shifted for boardwalk
The first two pairs of great crested grebes to arrive at Lake Wanaka marina for the breeding season have started their courtship behaviour, but some latecomers may struggle to find an empty nest.