Three local performers are trekking the Crown Range three times a week in a steely show of commitment as they rehearse for Queenstown’s annual Christmas Show. Luke Gendall, Isabel Martin and Paige Gown all had successful auditions to make the...... Read More

Christopher Cole, manager of Wānaka Roofing is beaming like a proud dad; two of his boys made the top six finalists in the inaugural Colorsteel Awards which is a great achievement for a small town like Wānaka.  Jordan Lawrence, 22, was a finalist...... Read More

Combining recycling and charity in order to help the local community brings book lovers great excitement each year. “The public response to donating books has been bigger than ever this year,” said Mike Elliot, Rotary Club of Wānaka organiser.  The...... Read More

The Roys Peak Track reopened on November 18 after being closed for lambing with a significant upgrade to its vehicle facilities.  Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and Department of Conservation (DOC) have widened the road around the Roys...... Read More

Jude Battson of Ruby Island Management has announced she is standing down as coordinator. “The time has come to discuss the future of the island, and see if there are any people in our community who would like to take on the role of coordinator,...... Read More

Wānaka Pantomimers’ Sno Whyte and the Seven pantomime, an updated version of the classic fairytale, will be playing at the Lake Wānaka Centre from December 4-6. The show will be produced by Sarah Millwater and directed by Gillian Pugh, and...... Read More

Tiaki means ‘to care and protect’ in Te Reo Māori, and all over New Zealand, included Wanaka, the land needs to be preserved along with its native birds. Under the banner of Tiaki Care for New Zealand, the group launched the Tiaki Promise,...... Read More

Do you agree the best cup of coffee is one that warms you, not the Earth? New Zealand’s not-for-profit responsible cafe finder UYO “Use Your Own” has organised a national Use Your Own Cup Day, which is set to take place on December...... Read More

Last Tuesday Wastebusters released its initial findings from its ‘Resourceful Communities’ survey, with the results highlighting people’s deep concern for their own environmental impact⁠—and their forgetfulness.  The...... Read More

The stunning $2 million water sports facility on Lake Wānaka’s foreshore has opened to the public.  The official opening involved a Maori Blessing and speeches, and representatives were on hand to explain the asset. Wānaka Watersports...... Read More