$33.5 million set to revamp Mt Aspiring College
Minister of Education Chris Hipkins confirmed that $33.5 million of government funds would be awarded to finance the redevelopment of Mount Aspiring College (MAC)l, recently named the largest in Otago.... read more
Warbirds Barnstorming Rides Day
Two warbird aircraft owners are determined to do their bit to ensure the southern hemisphere's largest warbird airshow returns to Wānaka in two years' time. Nelson-based Bill Reid and Graeme... read more
Public Meeting on the location of primary birthing unit
The Southern District Health Board is inviting members of the Central Otago and Wānaka communities to a public meeting on the location of primary birthing facilities in Central Otago/Wānaka. The... read more
MAC bids farewell to Principal Wayne Bosley
The end of the school term last week marked Wayne Bosley's official step down as principal of Mount Aspiring College (MAC), following his resignation on May 25. Bosley, who served the school for... read more
ORC elects Andrew Noone as new chair
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) voted in an extraordinary council meeting Wednesday morning to remove Marian Hobbs as chair. The vote passed by nine votes to two, with one abstention. Following the vote,... read more
Proposed Wānaka-Christchurch flights receive community supp
A proposed passenger air service between Wānaka and Christchurch has 90 percent support, according to a survey commissioned by regional airline Sounds Air. Sounds Air is proposing a scheduled... read more
