Mayor Boult urges council to accept rejected airport SOI
On Monday, Queenstown Lakes District Council released a statement, announcing they will establish a steering committee to act as a bridge between QLDC and QAC, in order to influence the Statement of Intent... read more
Tracks remain closed
With better weather on the near horizon, trekkers should be advised of the local tracks still remaining closed. Outlet Track, Upper Clutha River Track, Millennium Track and Eely Point are at this point... read more
Sigh of relief for yacht club
Despite the very dramatic looking flooding at the Wānaka Yacht Club, the club's grounds are likely to come out of the other end with little to no damage. Club commodore Graham Berry said that the club... read more
West Coast road closure looks to hurt tourism
Wānaka tourism is gearing up to take another hit after a substantial road slip leaves hundreds stranded in Franz Josef, with the only road between Hokitika and Wānaka/Haast predicted to be closed for... read more
The cost of flooding
As flooding causes several businesses to close in Wānaka's main street, the question of cost has become an ongoing concern. Payment of rent, staff and water damage are all factors that businesses have... read more
Lake at flood level and likely to continue
This is the latest information from Otago Regional Council A MetService heavy rain warning is now in effect until 9am Saturday, with a further warning likely to be issued for Saturday and Sunday. ORC... read more
