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Surely it makes sense to improve the road signage on the Crown Range targeted at visitor drivers who drive it once. wanaka.app.link/ijqeoqAYbKb

How high is too high and how dense is too dense? The Urban Intensification Variation proposal attracted a whopping 1,257 submissions during the initial feedback process. wanaka.app.link/YnQ4rd4KLJb

Wānaka App editor Sue Wards continues highlighting the inadequacies in local health services and work by Health Action Wānaka. wanaka.app.link/xQZ9DWp5JJb

A group of 14 senior Te Kura o Tititea Mt Aspiring College (MAC) students are preparing for a life changing three week trip to Nepal. wanaka.app.link/qdDGwaOcvIb

The Rams entertained a good crowd at the Upper Clutha Rugby Club, running in 11 tries. wanaka.app.link/3Nk39nTCeIb

For the second time in its history, the show will fill both Wānaka Showgrounds and Pembroke Park with a cornucopia of offerings for visitors over the next two days (March 8 and 9). wanaka.app.link/UDNlWETLKHb

The Hāwea Community Association (HCA) is still mystified as to why the Gladstone Track has been littered with so many signposts. wanaka.app.link/mfOe9lP8tHb

Discover how Wanaka is leading the charge in sustainability with the Mug Library Movement. 🌱 Listen to Emma's story on our latest podcast episode and join the eco-revolution! #Sustainability #Wanaka #EcoFriendly buzzsprout.com/421852/14409805

Three local teenagers have helped New Zealand to its most successful ever day at the Winter Youth Olympic Games. wanaka.app.link/98jFDQ4vJGb

A community governance mentoring programme has wrapped up for the second year in the Central Lakes, with positive feedback from those involved. wanaka.app.link/5hnR3ZJDfGb

Mount Iron Reserve will close between 12pm-6am for at least three days due to extreme fire risk. wanaka.app.link/mJPOJJCDfGb

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has implemented water restrictions for Hāwea, Luggate and Wānaka, and is asking the community to conserve water as much as possible. wanaka.app.link/qs8mQA7XdGb

A fund designed to support grassroots environmental projects across Otago has had a major boost. wanaka.app.link/OygWO1iycGb

Organisers of the proposed Wānaka Performance Arts and Cultural Centre project have identified six potential preferred sites for the proposed facility - a 500-seat performing arts theatre. wanaka.app.link/0GXoaP6tcGb

A Wānaka property which fetched the country’s highest residential property sale price last summer is now in the process of being turned into a 13-lot subdivision. wanaka.app.link/AGRbUKNlcGb

Is the possible arrival of yet another purveyor of processed food the biggest health problem facing Wānaka? wanaka.app.link/QZzP3RCZjFb

Biketober is back, celebrating all things pedal-powered with workshops, races, family events, film nights and more taking place in Wānaka and around the region next month. wanaka.app.link/RLFg2LZnbDb

The plan recommends reducing the speed limit on Aubrey Road to 40kph (from 60kph), Cardrona Valley Road to 80kph (from 100kph) and Golf Course road to 40kph (from 70kph). wanaka.app.link/1uF3KGcKDCb

Proponents say it is a win for affordable housing and well-planned development; opponents say it is too much change for a township already contending with a big expansion to its urban zone. wanaka.app.link/VDb6PM1FtCb

The response to severe medical or accident emergencies in the Upper Clutha will get a boost this week with the introduction of new instrument flight rules (IFR) routes for the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter. wanaka.app.link/d9jdXl7iaCb