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WANAKA — A record number of swimmers, bikers and runners of all ages and abilities are about to put months of training to the ultimate test as the Challenge Wanaka triathlon festival gets underway this coming weekend.
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WANAKA — This month’s eighth annual Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Festival once again includes several satellite events designed to give locals and visitors alike the opportunity to get active, have fun and take part in the world’s number one fastest-growing sport.
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With entries closing at midnight tomorrow (Saturday), Challenge Wanaka has already attracted an exceptional line up of pro athletes ready to tackle one of the world’s toughest iron distance triathlons.
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WANAKA — Challenge Wanaka has launched a campaign to recruit hundreds of volunteers needed for its annual triathlon festival between 15-18 January by offering free training in first aid and traffic management.
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Challenge Wanaka has announced dates for its second official training camp and also confirmed that 2011/12 Tri NZ Coach of the Year, Bevan McKinnon of fitter.co.nz will once again lead the camp as head coach.
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WANAKA — Following their sold-out appearance at this year's Southern Lakes Festival of Colour, melodic Kiwi four-piece Lawrence Arabia return to Wanaka for a special one-off gig at the town's new boutique bar and music venue, Gin & Raspberry on Thursday 7 November.
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WANAKA — Findings from a detailed audience survey conducted by the Southern Lakes Festival of Colour emphasise the enduring popularity of the biennial celebration of art, music, theatre and conversation as well as the important economic benefit it brings to the region.
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WANAKA — Runners of all ages and abilities were treated to a spectacular autumn day and stunning scenery for Race 3 of the Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series, in Wanaka, yesterday.
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WANAKA — Over 100 runners from eight to 64 years of age turned out yesterday for the first race of the Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series with the veteran fields shining in all distances.
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WANAKA — Lake Wanaka is taking advantage of the national Conference and Incentive New Zealand (CINZ) conference in neighbouring Queenstown to advance its reputation as a quality destination for conference and incentive groups providing unique experiences for national and international delegates.
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WANAKA — Top snow sports athletes were treated to bluebird skies and not a breath of wind allowing fast and thrilling racing for the Snowboard and Ski Cross FIS ANC Continental Cups at Cardrona Alpine Resort this week.
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WANAKA — Lake Wanaka, New Zealand (10 September 2012) Over one metre of new snow fell at Treble Cone last week, with more forecast for the next few days.
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WANAKA — The South Island's largest ski area, Treble Cone, received its greatest snowfall of the season, setting up the resort for great spring skiing and riding.
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The world's top ranked freestyle skiers battled it out under picture perfect blue skies at Cardrona Alpine Resort today where Torin Yater-Wallace (USA) and Devin Logan (USA) won the men and women's FIS Freestyle Ski Halfpipe World Cup titles.
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QUEENSTOWN — Tickets are still available for the Winter Games Adventure Film Festival featuring three days of adventurous sport and lifestyle movies screening at Reading Cinema in Queenstown, this weekend.
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WANAKA — Winter Games NZ 2013 is set to be the largest and most prestigious international snow sports event held in New Zealand with confirmation the Games will host at least five World Cups.
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WANAKA — Blue skies, dry, chalky snow and not a breath of wind created the ideal conditions for the ZUMWOHL on Ice sculpting competition and hundreds of snow sports enthusiasts for Treble Cone’s opening weekend.
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WANAKA — Lake Wanaka, recently named amongst the top 25 ski resort towns in the world by National Geographic Magazine, is poised to live up to its reputation. Mother Nature has provided a perfect start to the 2012 winter season, delivering over 50 centimetres of fresh powder to the region this week.
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WANAKA — A wintry blast overnight brought over 35cms of fresh snow to the South Island’s largest ski area, Treble Cone, topping up the snow base in time for opening day on Thursday (28 June).
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WANAKA — The success of Treble Cone’s School Holiday Freeski Camps means that young skiers from the age of six years and up can now enjoy the coaching programme throughout the season.
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WANAKA — Lake Wanaka Tourism is reporting strong positive feedback from the influential travel trade buyers and media who visited the region during TRENZ, which was recently held in Queenstown.
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WANAKA — Challenge Wanaka has this week launched New Zealand’s only comprehensive iron distance training camp hosted by an event.
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WANAKA — Treble Cone is calling for sculptors to sharpen their tools and creative flair for the ZUMWOHL On Ice Sculpture competition at Treble Cone next month with $1,600 cash up for grabs.
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WANAKA — Athletes from across the South Island were treated to perfect running conditions and stunning scenery for Race 4, the finale of the Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series, yesterday.
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QUEENSTOWN — Snow Sports enthusiasts looking for a spectacular journey from Queenstown to the Southern Lakes’ largest ski area, Treble Cone, can book a scenic flight over the foothills of the Southern Alps, this season.
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WANAKA — Entries are now open for the final race of the Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series, the off-road running series which explores the spectacular lakeside and river tracks in Lake Wanaka.
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Treble Cone’s dedicated weekend youth programme has tripled in participant numbers since 2009 attracting young local skiers and boarders wanting to advance their mountain skills and take advantage of the free youth season pass for everyone who signs up.
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WANAKA — Treble Cone will host a medley of events this season, to inspire, challenge and enjoy, using the diverse terrain and features on offer at the South Island's largest snow resort.
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WANAKA — Lake Wanaka has once again featured in travel awards, this time Trade Me’s annual Travelbug Awards where the resort town was the national winner as the region with the highest average review rating (98.9%) across its range of accommodation providers.
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WANAKA — Entries are now open for Race Three of the Kathmandu Riverrun Trail Series, the new course will offer athletes a spectacular Autumn run on the Outlet Track following the mightyClutha River on Saturday 14 April.
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