Fuel prices set for increase
Fuel prices could be set to increase by up to 12 cents a litre after a new government proposal to hike fuel excise duty. The plan, announced on Tuesday, April 3, would see the price of petrol increase... read more
Community group rallies against development
Community group Keep Hawea Beautiful is mobilising the public to oppose plans for a new Special Housing Area in the area. The group, which exists to give the community a voice on the town's future,... read more
Freedom camping enforcement under fire
People movers and small vehicles adding to Wanaka's freedom camping woes will be allowed to stay as self-contained certified vehicles for up to two years. The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Inc.... read more
Action wanted on ‘dangerous’ junction
A local man is calling for action over the ‘dangerous' intersection of Ballantyne Road and Riverbank Road. John Wellington, whose wife was involved in a serious accident there in 2014, said... read more
Ask ORC – water quality in Hawea River
After a recent concern from a member of the community about algae and E.coli levels in the Hawea River, the Wanaka Sun asked Otago Regional Council (ORC) about the issue. Rachel Ozanne, an environmental... read more
Busy summer for Coastguard
Easter weekend marked the official end of the summer boating season with Coastguard volunteers having had one of their busiest summer periods in recent years. Nationwide, 121 people were rescued... read more
