Painter finds her talent for watercolours
An artist will always find a silver lining in the grey, clouded sky and local painter Kate Boswell discovered a new and exciting career out of the 2020 pandemic lockdown.
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Annual plan submissions now online
Annual plan submissions now online
Queenstown Lakes District Council is calling for the community to provide feedback after it published its draft Annual Plan 2025-2026.
Upgrades entice more skiers as season start approaches
Upgrades entice more skiers as season start approaches
As the leaves change colour and the winds get colder, Wānaka skifields are preparing for another busy winter season.
Farmers leading way in land stewardship
Farmers leading way in land stewardship
In the back blocks of Central Otago sits the giant Matakanui Station, home to 22,000 sheep, 1100 cattle and Otago’s largest native totara woodlands.
235km bike ride for chopper appeal
235km bike ride for chopper appeal
One of the region's most prominent fundraisers is fast approaching, with locals, businesses and celebrities contributing to the cause.
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Call for change to ‘archaic’ trading laws
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Call for change to ‘archaic’ trading laws
After one of Wānaka’s busiest Easter weekends, councillors and businesses are calling for a change to "archaic" and out-of-touch Easter trading legislation limiting the offering in the tourist town.
World record caps off ‘best ever’ Wheels
World record caps off ‘best ever’ Wheels
It was the last and it was the best.
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Wastewater failure at Hāwea plant ‘no surprise’
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Wastewater failure at Hāwea plant ‘no surprise’
A second Queenstown Lakes wastewater treatment plant’s failure provides further evidence of under-investment in infrastructure exposed by rapid population growth, a regional councillor says.
Forget the weather, ‘Wheels’ is unstoppa-bull
Forget the weather, ‘Wheels’ is unstoppa-bull
Billie Mull, 6, from Myrtleford, Victoria, stands in front of a D10 Caterpillar bulldozer, belonging to OceanaGold, at the first day of the final Wheels at Wānaka yesterday.
Mortgage costs significantly outstrip rents
Mortgage costs significantly outstrip rents
It is getting harder for renters to find and afford homes in the Wānaka/Hāwea area, with rents having increased by 4% over the last year.
Vintage tractor on show
Vintage tractor on show
Wānaka's wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the country’s biggest diesel enthusiasts at the very last Wheels at Wānaka show on Good Friday.
Rental market tightening up
Rental market tightening up
It is getting harder for renters to find and afford homes in the Wānaka/Hāwea area, with rents having increased by 4% over the past year.
From tomboy to the jewel of Mt Iron
From tomboy to the jewel of Mt Iron
When you throw on your jewellery for lunch, events or work, it is not too often you think of the jeweller behind the tools — unless you have met her.
Love, family, friends lead to citizenship
Love, family, friends lead to citizenship
Dozens of residents in the Queenstown Lakes District have celebrated their citizenship during an emotional but exciting ceremony.
Cleanup to mark Earth Day, improving lakeside environment
Cleanup to mark Earth Day, improving lakeside environment
Wai Wānaka is celebrating Earth Day with a classic volunteer beach cleanup at the Wānaka lakefront next week.
Just step up and dance
Just step up and dance
Young dancers from Wānaka and afar gathered last weekend for a four-day competition at the Lake Wānaka Centre.
Apprentice proves his mettle with planter
Apprentice proves his mettle with planter
Queenstown’s Gareth Bruce, claimed the top spot at the Central Otago heat for the New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge on April 12, and will now compete at the national final in June.
Pony club show catered to all levels
Pony club show catered to all levels
The Wānaka-Hāwea Pony Club hosted its first pre-Easter Show at the Hāwea Community Domain.
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'Archaic' Easter bylaws slammed
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'Archaic' Easter bylaws slammed
Wānaka’s business community have mixed feelings about Easter trading bylaws with one calling the rules "archaic".
Nasa balloon successfully launched in Wānaka
Nasa balloon successfully launched in Wānaka
Nasa's super pressure balloon was successfully launched from Wānaka Airport this morning.