
Survey shows youth drinking in excess
More than 40 per cent of Wānaka's 13 to 16-year-olds are regular alcohol drinkers, according to a survey carried out by the Wānaka Alcohol Group. The "Harming Me, Harming You" survey... read more
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Consultation open on ORC’s Long-term Plan
The Otago Regional Council's (ORC) Draft Long-term Plan for 2021-31 (LTP) is now open for submissions until 9 May. The Draft LTP sets out an ambitious program of improvements to meet the growing expectations... read more

Climbers not climbing beyond their ability
The death of two promising mountaineers, one of whom was from Wānaka, was the subject of a three-day inquest in January last year. Sarwan Chand, 27 of Wānaka and Conor Smith, 22 of Queenstown, died while... read more

Finishing on a high note
Philip Tremewan has been at the forefront of Wānaka's Festival of Colour as director since its inception in 2005. After this week's festival, he is stepping down, handing over the reins to Sophie Kelly.... read more

Light Up Winter
The Cromwell & Districts Promotion Group (CDPG) is offering local and regional artists the chance to Light Up Winter this year with a call for entries in their “Wish Upon a Star” art competition.... read more
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Poppy & Star flight passes through Wānaka
The Poppy & Star Flight is a nationwide project with 34 volunteer pilots each flying a sector on a 4-week itinerary in the run-up to Anzac Day. They will be carrying two large pieces of knitted artwork... read more