Sport

WAFC says thank you

“Wanaka AFC would like to say a big thank you to all those who attended our inaugural fundraiser and all those that volunteered to make this night possible. A special thank you to all those companies that bought tables and sponsors that donated...... Read More

A small club with big results

Aspiring Gymsports Gymnastic Club, sent a team to the Otago Gymnastic Championships in Dunedin last weekend and coach Rae Paterson is happy to report there were great performances by all team members.  The team attained some high marks with placings...... Read More

MAC plays to their potential

The Mt Aspiring College first XV now sit top of the middle four bracket in the Otago Premier Schools Rugby competition following a significant 41-19 win against Waitaki Boys’ High School in Wanaka on Saturday August 3. With six tries to Waitaki’s...... Read More

Bulls’ eye with Angus Cagney

A Wanaka born-and-raised biathlete has competed in multiple national, European and international biathlon events over the past year. Sixteen-year-old Angus Cagney from Mount Aspiring College is a member of Wanaka Biathlon Club and has been training...... Read More

Sport to once again bring the community together

There will be plenty of opportunities to participate in a variety of sports activities during the sixth annual Mitre 10 Wanaka Festival of Sport and Recreation on September 15. The free event, which drew more than 500 guests last year, promises to...... Read More

A Kwik Stick Black Bonanza

Upper Clutha Black Kwik Sticks found their goal-scoring mojo after the holiday break, with Oscar Crowe diving straight into the action and scoring in the second minute against Cromwell Red last week.  Six minutes later, Alice Porter added another...... Read More

MAC tie with Dunstan High

It was a close game for the MAC First XV in Alexandra last Saturday July 27 with Dunstan High School depriving the Wanaka team of the win in the final play of the game and the match ending in a 17-all draw. While the MAC players looked disappointed...... Read More

Celebrations at Snow Farm

Snow Farm NZ is prepping for a big party this weekend as they celebrate the resort's 30th Anniversary Celebrations on Saturday August 3, with even more fun activities for the kids on Sunday August 4. Snow Farm NZ is owned and operated by the Pisa...... Read More

Gold at Otago Swimming Championships

Wanaka Swim Club had 10 swimmers competing at the Otago Short Course Swimming Championships over the weekend, held at the Moana Pool in Dunedin. The team consisted of: Max Bagley, Kate Bennie, Jack Findlay, Jojo King, Lachlann Mactaggart, Coast Morland,...... Read More

Kicking makes all the difference

Conditions were hardly ideal for flowing rugby as host team Upper Clutha lost by a single, but telling, point against Arrowtown in the semifinal match of the Otago Premier Rugby Competition match on Saturday. The field was wet and muddy, with an occasional...... Read More