Wanaka
Around the motu: Kim Bowden covering Queenstown/Wanaka
After years of sitting unused due to earthquake risk, Cromwell's War Memorial Hall has been demolished in recent weeks. Kim talks to Kathryn about what will replace it. Also the reaction from Wanaka… Audio
Media briefed on Cryptosporidium outbreak
The number of cases of cryptosporidium in Queenstown is now 18 and the district council has told media it is rushing to get a UV filter for one of its 2 mile water treatment plant. But the mayor Glyn… Audio
Around the motu: Peter Newport in Queenstown Lakes & Central Otago
Wanaka has become increasingly popular and populated in recent years, Peter talks to Susie about how this is changing the face of the town. Also, he discusses the Queenstown Lakes District Council's… Audio
BRAHMS: String Quartet A Minor Op 51 No 2
String Quartet in A Minor Op 51, No 2 by Johannes Brahms, performed by violinists Benjamin Baker and Wilma Smith, viola player Amanda Verner, and cellist Maciej Kulakowski. Audio
KELLY: Songs Without Words
Songs Without Words by NZ composer Victoria Kelly, performed by Justine Cormack and Marike Kruup on violins, Robert Ashworth on viola, and Ken Ichinose on cello. Audio
BARBER: Dover Beach
Samuel Barber's Dover Beach, sung by baritone Julien Van Mellaerts with violinists Wilma Smith and Justine Cormack, viola player Robert Ashworth, and cellist Ken Ichinose. Audio
At The World's Edge Festival - Tranquil Bay
Tranquil Bay is a concert at the 2022 At The World's Edge Festival in Wanaka, held at Rippon Hall at the shore of Lake Wanaka. Audio
FARR: Four Postcards From The Lakes
The world premiere of Gareth Farr's piece, performed by Benjamin Baker and Maciej KuÅ'akowski. Audio
MENDELSSOHN: String Quartet In F Minor Op 80
Mendelssohn's String Quartet in F Minor, Op 80 performed by Benjamin Baker and Marike Kruup on violins, viola player Robert Ashworth and cellist Ken Ichinose. Audio
Alma MAHLER: Five Songs
Five songs by Alma Mahler, sung by baritone Julien Van Mellaerts. The string players are Wilma Smith and Justine Cormack on violins, Amanda Verner on viola, and Maciej Kulakowski on cello. Audio
FARR: Mondo Rondo
Mondo Rondo by Gareth Farr, performed by Justine Cormack and Wilma Smith on violins, viola player Amanda Verner and cellist Maciej Kulakowski. Audio
At The World's Edge Festival - Bloom My Heart
Bloom My Heart is a concert at the 2022 At The World's Edge Festival in Wanaka, held at Rippon Hall at the shore of Lake Wanaka. Audio
Pre-departure RATs and Traveller Declaration frustrate tourists
If you've headed overseas lately, you'll know the process isn't as straightforward as it used to be - with pre-departure RAT tests and the New Zealand Traveller Declaration top of a list of bugbears… Audio
Lake Wanaka nears lowest levels in 30 years
The life blood is draining out of Lake Wanaka - water.
The lake is approaching it's lowest level in almost 30 years - threatening marine life, and worrying local farmers after what has been described… Audio
Film studio proposal near Wanaka will have theme park element
A large film studio complex proposed near Wanaka also includes a theme park element, but a project director says it won't be like Disneyland. Audio
Silverlight Studios director on Wanaka film complex plans
Last week Nine to Noon looked at plans to build a big film studio complex on the outskirts of Wanaka. The proposal, which was given the greenlight late last year under a fast-tracked consent process… Audio
A sweet spot on the farm
Beef farmer Bex Trotter has transformed a roadside paddock into a strawberry field at Luggate in Central Otago. Despite a lack of tourists Red Bridge Berries has been well supported in its first… Audio
Concern over film studio's fast-tracked consent process
A $280 million plan to build the country's first purpose-built large-scale film studio complex near Wanaka has the green light - but the fast-tracked process has raised concerns. The complex, by… Audio
Rule-breaking fires up debate on fairness and privilege
As the lockdown in Auckland lengthened, the exposure of one couple’s rule-breaking prompted a predictably intense pile-on. Ironically, that actually helped to keep their names out of the headlines -… Audio
Wanaka businesses struggle as Auckland lockdown ongoing
The school holidays are just around the corner but some parts of the country are expecting to miss out on an influx of visitors from Auckland.
Lockdown meant Wanaka lost weeks of prime ski season… Video, Audio
