Whilst Wānaka’s Northlake residents are licking their wounds over their failed bid to stop Winton’s hotel in their suburban neighbourhood, Central Otago District Council has announced their decision to decline Plan Change 13 that would...... Read More

Advertorial A new player has entered the local real estate scene, and is rumoured to be a ‘disruptor’ in Wānaka. Proppy’s real estate platform has recently just won the digital and technology innovation award at the Westpac Business...... Read More

Many locals choose to rent their house out over peak season, pocketing enough money to pay for a year of house insurance, rates and bills. It is often an indispensable source of second income for many families. However, many people are too busy throughout...... Read More

A local Wānaka business was quick to help out following the West Coast roads slips that have cut off the town of Franz Josef. Last Tuesday Rockgas Wānaka received a call from Paul Emry, the owner of Rockgas Greymouth looking for some help to service...... Read More

Jude Battson is “happy as” to hand on the baton for Ruby Island to Michele Lacroix, whom she describes as a “bird of the feather when it comes to outdoor work.” Battson has been leading the Ruby Island volunteer team for 21...... Read More

The steady rainfall over the past few weeks tried to drown out the inaugural Stride Ride & Slide mini triathlon held last Sunday at the Wānaka Recreation Centre but there was no way the weather was going to deter any of the young competitors, their...... Read More

The roundabout construction on SH84 is now expected to be completed by mid-late April next year, meanwhile the construction of the underpass doesn’t have a defined deadline.  “Our aim is to overlap completion of the roundabout works...... Read More

Tiaki means ‘to care and protect’ in Te Reo Māori, and all over New Zealand, including Wānaka, the land needs to be protected, respected and preserved. Under the banner of Tiaki Care for New Zealand, the group launched the Tiaki Promise,...... Read More

For the last 50 years Treble Cone has been an icon of Wānaka entrepreneurship, ingenuity and community. With news that the Commerce Commission has granted approval for Cardrona to purchase Treble Cone, the Wānaka Sun looked back at the humble beginnings...... Read More

Want to spend less, waste less and stress less this Christmas? Use these four Rs to dial down the crazy and rethink your Christmas.     Rejoice  The festive season is made for rejoicing, but plenty of food and drink can mean plenty...... Read More