Wastebusters staff and the wider Wanaka community have said a tearful goodbye to the recycling centre’s famous cat, Number One. Wastebusters communications advisor Gina Dempster said that both staff and customers were mourning the loss of the...... Read More

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The Upper Clutha Farmers Group met with council representatives and Contact Energy last week (Friday, October 13) to discuss their low water level concerns in Hawea. The group has expressed its water level worries for Lake Hawea’s dam and two...... Read More

By Senior Constable Ian Henderson Cardrona skiing is finally done for 2017, lawns are being mown and gardens are being planted out but be wary of that late frost getting your tomato plants! The last week started out with a drink-driver from Holland...... Read More

Wanaka will be transformed into an aquatic racecourse next weekend for the annual duck race. The event, run by Wanaka Rotary Club (WRC), will see 1600 plastic ducks thrown into Bullock Creek at 10am on Saturday October 21, with big prizes on...... Read More

Wanaka sailor Ben Acland has resumed the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race with team PSP Logistics after a collision with a whale sparked an emergency pit-stop in Uruguay. The team’s yacht underwent five days of repair in Piriapolis for rudder...... Read More

The Springston Trophy was created in 1972 to provide an Eventing teams competition to South Island Pony Club riders. Now open to teams throughout New Zealand, it is a three-day event comprising dressage, cross-country and show jumping phases and is hosted...... Read More

The Department of Conservation (DoC) is trialling a new booking system for two of its popular huts this summer, following an overflow of visitors last year. From December 1 2017 to April 8 2018, visitors will be able to book beds in Mount Aspiring...... Read More

Volunteers are still needed for the spring working bee on Ruby Island tomorrow (Sunday October 15). Ruby Island Management Committee coordinator Jude Battson said, “It’s time to do a tidy up to get the island ready for the summer season....... Read More

Road Snowfall Warning | Crown Range Issued at: 8:30pm Friday 13 Oct 2017 Valid until: 10:00am Saturday 14 Oct 2017 A brief period of snow is likely near the summit Saturday evening, but little if any is expected to settle on the road. Live weather...... Read More