Shanty Town or Albert Town?
The Albert Town campground has been scrutinised for its “unsavoury and shanty town” appearance and was discussed at the public forum at the last Queenstown Lakes District Council meeting on... read more
‘Incredible’ woollen creations
Upcycled and repurposed pieces, along with woollen earrings, shoes and evening gowns are among entries for this year's WoolOn creative fashion event. Designer liaison Kaye Sutherland said the entries... read more
9 - 15 August 2018 | Edition 882
Click to read today's Wanaka Sun Enlarge screen by double-clicking on the front page View all earlier editions of the Wanaka Sun here ... read more
The people behind Wanaka’s LandSAR team
Wanaka Land Search and Rescue is one of the busiest backcountry search and rescue groups in New Zealand, averaging 45-55 operations over a busy year, mostly between the November to March period. The 85... read more
Internationals v locals at banked slalom
Olympian Chris Corning is lining up to take on a field of kiwi snowboarders in the 2018 Treble Cone Banked Slalom this weekend. Chris has made a name for himself in both slopestyle and big air... read more
Tracks Trust raises funds for ramp
The Upper Clutha Tracks Trust has managed to raise almost half of its $80,000 target to fund the construction of a ramp to ensure greater accessibility to the Lake Hawea swing bridge. According to Upper... read more
