Ideas for asset fund sought
The Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board is calling for bold ideas from the community on how to spend over $4 million in asset funds.
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Night rabbit control shoots to be conducted at reserve
Night rabbit control shoots to be conducted at reserve
Users of Wanaka’s popular Mount Iron Reserve will be warned to keep clear to allow for a controlled rabbit control operation this month and next.
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Calls for abortion funding
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Calls for abortion funding
Women in Wānaka continue to face inequalities when accessing abortions and they are urging health organisations to call for more funding.
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'Water attracts children': Drowning fears over unfenced ponds
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'Water attracts children': Drowning fears over unfenced ponds
Locals fear a tragedy is waiting to happen in stormwater basins that are part of a new residential development, while the council denies any risk.
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Wānaka retirement village homes a snip at $4.5m
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$4.5m pricetag for homes in Wānaka retirement village
Homes in Northlake’s newest retirement village will cost up to $4.5 million and it is hoped owners from across the country will be attracted.
Lake Hawea brigade set for tall order in Auckland
Lake Hawea brigade set for tall order in Auckland
The Lake Hawea Volunteer Fire Brigade will send a contingent of nine members to the annual Firefighter Skytower Challenge fundraiser in Auckland this month.
Artist, nature lover lands in perfect spot
Artist, nature lover lands in perfect spot
When Sally-Mae Hudson moved to Lake Hawea four years ago she had no idea that her two loves — the great outdoors and art — would go hand in hand here in paradise.
New-look trap proving its worth against stoats
New-look trap proving its worth against stoats
A record number of predators have been caught in Mount Aspiring Park’s West Matukituki Valley, while a new trap has been introduced to outsmart the wily stoat.
Soft toy lions donated to help soothe ambulance patients
Soft toy lions donated to help soothe ambulance patients
The newest members of the St John team are 500 donated soft toy lions, given by the Wānaka Lions Club.
Role weaving community strands closer
Role weaving community strands closer
Volunteer South’s new community connector is dedicated to diversity and integration within a changing district.
Whisky wins gold at awards
Whisky wins gold at awards
A local whisky has won gold at the World Drinks Awards.
Meet the group behind Wānaka’s biggest yarn
Meet the group behind Wānaka’s biggest yarn
The Good Yarn group in Wānaka is calling for new members to join its creative get-togethers.
How passion for pottery took shape
How passion for pottery took shape
Siobhan Cardus is bringing the sexy back to pottery.
Films to celebrate all forms of cycling
Films to celebrate all forms of cycling
The Big Bike Film Night is back this month for its 11th year to celebrate cycling in all its glorious shapes and forms.
Top young dancers to grace stage
Top young dancers to grace stage
Some of Aotearoa’s best young dancers will be taking to the stage in Wānaka this weekend for a special, one-off tour of the inaugural Ripple showcase.
Weekend workshop fosters musical talent
Weekend workshop fosters musical talent
More than 100 students from throughout New Zealand came together at the weekend to learn the ins and outs of the music industry.
Nasa balloon’s task to further test tech
Nasa balloon’s task to further test tech
Nasa's second super-pressure balloon is now floating at 32,918m (108,000 feet) after lifting off from Wānaka Airport at 11.38am yesterday.
Woman sentenced for Wānaka crash that killed her sister
Woman sentenced for Wānaka crash that killed her sister
A woman had just arrived in Queenstown to celebrate her daughter’s wedding when, instead, they had to organise a funeral after she caused a crash that killed her sister.
Artist finds Wānaka ideal for nonconformity
Artist finds Wānaka ideal for nonconformity
Colour, curves and a bit of romance is how local artist Briar Hardy-Hesson describes her contemporary work.
Down but not out after double diagnosis
Down but not out after double diagnosis
In May 2022, Andrea Bono didn’t want to head over the hill to Queenstown for her free mammogram.