Last Thursday the New Zealand Commerce Commission (NZCC) released its draft decision on Aurora’s proposed energy pricing increases for the Otago region, and Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult said he was “cautiously optimistic.” “I...... Read More

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) elected members have reappointed current Chief Executive Mike Theelen effective from February 2021. AT a meeting of full council on October 29 the recruitment process concluded with a decision by Council to appoint...... Read More

Wānaka Search and Rescue (Wānaka SAR) had its annual training exercise earlier this month in anticipation of a busy summer ahead.  Wānaka SAR is one of the busiest backcountry search and rescue groups in New Zealand, averaging 45-55 operations...... Read More

In what is the last grants round for the calendar year, Central Lakes Trust have granted a significant $1.8 million to 34 organisations throughout Central Lakes. The grant recipients are from a cross-section of sectors, with operational and programme...... Read More

Coastguard Wanaka Lakes (CWL) has been given the go-ahead to build the district's first dedicated Marine Rescue Centre. The project was given approval for a resource consent on October 19, but CWL had to wait 15 working days to allow for appeals,...... Read More

On November 12, a motorist died after their car crashed on State Highway 8A, which runs between Luggate and Tarras between Jolly Rd and Bells Ln. No-one else was involved in the crash. Police were called to the crash involving a single car at 8.35 pm. A...... Read More

It was a father and son night at the recent Annual Service Volunteer Fire Brigade Awards held in Wānaka. Rod Anderson, who has served in the Luggate Fire Brigade for 48 years presented his son Mathew Anderson with his 25-year gold service medal. Mathew...... Read More

The Cromwell Crop Swap kicked off its second season last month at its new location in the Cromwell Heritage Precinct. The Saturday morning market, where locals are invited to bring any extra produce they might have to the sharing table, will run every...... Read More

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has announced it will be hosting the Central Lakes Jobs Fair, an event aimed at helping employers with vacancies connect with members of the community looking for work. For those in Wānaka who wish to attend,...... Read More

The Cardrona Alpine Resort marketing team were recognised at the TVNZ Marketing Awards last on Tuesday, November 10, when they received New Zealand’s Best In-House Marketing award.  Now in their 29th year, the awards are a celebration of everything...... Read More