Wanaka News

CRIME 8:02AM
Police investigate serious sexual assault WANAKA — Wanaka Police are investigating a complaint of serious sexual assault made by a 22 year old female visitor to the town. By New Zealand Police
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SCHOOL 2:57PM
Travel choice for Wanaka students WANAKA — Wanaka primary-age students and their families are being invited to take a fresh, new look at school travel choices, Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander said. By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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CRIME 9:31AM
Wanaka Rape WANAKA — The Wanaka Police are investigating a complaint of rape made this morning (14 August 2010) by a 21 year old visitor to the town. By New Zealand Police
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COUNCIL 5:36PM
Council responds to community on Wanaka Sports Facility WANAKA — Work on the proposed Wanaka Sports Facility is continuing in response to the Wanaka community’s request for green field sites to be further considered, Queenstown Lakes District Council community services general manager Paul Wilson said. By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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CRIME 11:54AM
Wanaka Crime Report WANAKA — 28/07/2010 - Local youth reported to YAS for theft of DVD’s from library. By New Zealand Police
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TRAVEL 11:54AM
Air New Zealand increases flights into Wanaka WANAKA — Air New Zealand today announced that it will be increasing the number of flights into and out of Wanaka. By Air New Zealand
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COUNCIL 2:58PM
Contractor credited for Wanaka gesture WANAKA — A local roading contractor has made a generous offer to the community of Wanaka. By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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COUNCIL 2:19PM
Recommendation for Wanaka sports facility WANAKA — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will be asked next week to make a milestone decision for the Upper Clutha Community. By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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COUNCIL 11:07AM
Wanaka oxidation ponds up for discussion WANAKA — The future management of decommissioned oxidation ponds at Wanaka will be discussed by the Queenstown Lakes District utilities committee on Tuesday, QLDC infrastructure services general manager Mark Kunath said. By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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TRANSPORT 9:16AM
Street feedback encouraged WANAKA — Wanaka residents are being encouraged to comment on changes being proposed for two key Wanaka streets. By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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ENVIRONMENT 1:21PM
Odour causes proves elusive WANAKA — An internal investigation is being undertaken by the Queenstown Lakes District Council into odour issues at the Wanaka-based Project Pure Wastewater Treatment Plant, QLDC project manager Martin O’Malley said. By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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ENVIRONMENT 5:11PM
Green Tech flounders following Copenhagen debacle WANAKA — The Copenhagen Climate Convention failed to achieve a legally binding agreement for all countries to work together in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. By Logic Funds Management
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DEATHS 12:05PM
Police name dead tramper WANAKA — Police have released the name of the deceased, who died in a tramping Accident in Mt Aspiring National Park yesterday: He is Karl Walter QUAASS aged 30 yrs, professional writer from Dunedin. By New Zealand Police
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SEARCH AND RESCUE 6:33PM
Death in Mt Aspiring National Park WANAKA — The body of a 30yr old Dunedin man was recovered by the Wanaka LandSAR search and rescue group at 7.30am this morning from the northern slopes of Sisyphus Peak in the eastern branch of the Matukituki River of Mt Aspiring National Park. By New Zealand Police
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COUNCIL 7:49AM
Wanaka streets feedback WANAKA — Proposed options for two key Wanaka streets will be available for public feedback from next week, Queenstown Lakes District Council infrastructure strategy manager Denis Mander said. By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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ENVIRONMENT 4:38PM
Southern Alps Climate Forum WANAKA — Logic Funds Management and Sustainable Wanaka have collaborated efforts to hold the first Southern Alps Climate Forum at Mt Aspiring College on December 10, 2009 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM. By Southern Alps Climate Forum
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SEARCH AND RESCUE 4:45PM
Search dog finds remains of missing woman's body in the Dart River. WANAKA — Ms Irina YUN, a 36 year-old Russian immigrant living in Auckland, went missing on 31st December 2008 while attempting to tramp the difficult Cascade Saddle track from Mt Aspiring Hut in the West Matukituki Valley, to the Dart Hut on the Dart River. By New Zealand Police
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COUNCIL 3:43PM
Wanaka town centre strategy adopted WANAKA — A strategy to provide direction for the future development of the Wanaka Town Centre was adopted by the Queenstown Lakes District Council last week, QLDC senior policy analyst Sue Mavor said. By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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TRAVEL 11:30AM
Challenging Adventures and Luxury at Release: Private Retreat this Summer WANAKA — Release Private Retreat has launched a range of challenging and unique packages for groups and individuals looking to combine luxury and adventure this summer. By EveNZ
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CRIME 1:03PM
'Toxic' shock for polluters WANAKA — Visiting Australian tourists had an expensive lesson in environmental protection after a toxic mistake in Wanaka on Sunday night, Queenstown Lakes District harbourmaster Marty Black said. By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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COUNCIL 10:07AM
Wanaka industrial zoning extension WANAKA — The Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking feedback on a proposed plan change to extend the existing Wanaka industrial zone, QLDC strategy committee chairwoman Councillor Gillian Macleod said. By Queenstown Lakes District Council
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FIRE 8:16AM
Arrest in Wanaka after fires WANAKA —  Wanaka Police have arrested a 33 year old Wanaka man for lighting fires in Telecom junction boxes in Wanaka. By New Zealand Police
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