Wanaka midwife delivers concerns about local maternity care
“I have lived in Wanaka for 15 years and worked as a full time LMC for much of that time. I've had the privilege of delivering hundreds of babies in this area, many of whom I now see as teenagers... read more
Northlake Hotel appeal filed
Wanaka Community Supporting our Northlake Neighbours Inc filed their appeal against Northlake Investments Ltd and Queenstown Lakes District Council on Tuesday. The decision to approve the hotel was met... read more
McLean keeps focus on Tokyo
England-born Hamish McLean's parents moved to Auckland when he was three. A year later he learned to swim. Next year he's going to the Tokyo Paralympics, aged 20. “At the end of 2009 we moved... read more
Wastebusters gets real with recycling
In response to the turmoil surrounding global plastic recycling, community recycler Wastebusters has opted to recycle loads of it onshore. Wastebusters recently sent 17 tonnes of high-density polyethylene... read more
Waste Free Fair sets attendance record
Wanaka saw a record-breaking 650 people attend the Waste Free Fair (WFF) at Lake Wanaka Centre last Sunday as locals brought their energy and enthusiasm for waste-free living through the front door. The... read more
