Podcasts about Wanaka

More people are interested in living with family – even at the top end of the property market. Housing Survey data shows about one in 10 people want, or plan to, live with multiple generations in their next home. Sotheby's International Realty says wealthy buyers, like Active Investor Plus visa holders, often look for properties to accommodate this. Managing Director Mark Harris told Heather du Plessis-Allan the areas they're seeing this in currently are places Queenstown, Wanaka, and the Bay of Islands, and while some are buying holiday homes, there is a longer term element as well. He says there's definitely a view towards intergenerational wealth protection, with people pooling resources and looking at New Zealand from a long-term point of view. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 9 May 2026, Frank Bunce, All Black legend, Dad of six, and two-time Celebrity Treasure Island competitor, joined to chat about his latest attempt at digging up cash on the Island. Jack reminisced on his meeting with Sir David Attenborough, as the renowned broadcaster celebrates his 100th birthday. Nadia Lim joined us to share her highly demanded Seafood Chowder recipe. Plus, our travel reporter Mike Yardley discusses his trip to Wanaka, the sweetheart of NZ, and Chris Schulz reviewed the wondrous Aldous Harding's new album ‘Train on the Island'. Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"No matter the season, the mesmerising lakeside setting of Wānaka is a supreme body of beauty. Clad in floor to ceiling windows, I was staying at Marina Terrace Apartments on Lakeside Road, waking up to the yolky dawn of a new day as the first rays of sunlight torched the sprawling sweep of Lombardy poplars strutting the western shoreline, beneath Roy's Peak. Gazing across to the gilded glory of the morning light show, it vividly underscored to me Wānaka's elemental brag-power as one of our greatest natural playgrounds. And it beats to a less frenetic tempo than the throb of Queenstown. Unsurprisingly, most of the locals look strikingly fit, lithe and active. I guess it becomes second nature – as does using the Mt. Iron loop track as your open-air gym." Read Mike's full article. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New figures from Stats NZ show the number of marriages and civil unions in New Zealand has fallen again, down 3% in 2025 to just over 17,500. Kirsty Ussher, Wanaka and Queenstown-based celebrant and planner, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In part two, a proposal to turn a marina carpark into a tower twice the heigh of anything else in downtown Auckland has hit a brick wall. A local CBD resident says the 23 story tower would cast a long shadow with the very real possibility of blocking harbour views and sunlight. Then, Wanaka resident Jaimee Whiston has been named hairdresser of the year in the New Zealand category of the Australian Hair Fashion Awards.

A rambling, meandering episode full of happenstance reminiscences that barely ties in to the Antarctic history thread of this series through an encounter with Antarctic novel author Evelyn and an interview with Cam Hawley about the restoration of the Beech Staggerwing carried south by the United States Antarctic Service Expedition.   Cam spoke to me in a hangar at Wanaka airport during the Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow and the ambient sounds of Harvards and Strikemasters going about their skybound business outside offers a neat backdrop to our dialogue.  Photographs of the Antarctica connected airframes I encountered during my whirlwind South Island visit at the Wordpress site.  And some of the model Whirlwind Brian built and the model Hughes 500 I built during our evenings at his place. I don't often travel other than for work or family duties, so I loved every second of my time in Brian's company. No-one relying on me for data, consumables, or maritime services. No-one dying of cancer. A week well spent on every front.       

Send us Fan Mail515 kilometers can sound like a number. In Noosa, it turns into three days of decisions: how you fuel a 10 km ocean swim, how you survive a 276 km bike loop through the Sunshine Coast hinterland, and how you keep moving when the double marathon starts to ask harder questions than your training ever did.We're joined by Ultraman Australia race director Jeff Morris and KOA endurance coach and event MC Tim Franklin to preview Ultraman Australia 2026 from the ground up. We lay out the full 515 triathlon format and cutoffs, explain why the calendar dates differ depending on where you live, and share exactly how to follow along on the YouTube livestream. This year's coverage gets a major boost with live GPS tracking (even during the swim when signals allow), planned drone shots at sunrise, and crews calling in live so viewers at home can feel the real-time pressure and emotion on course.Jeff also gives a progress update on Ultraman New Zealand in Wanaka.  Then we get into the heart of race week: the 2026 field. From returning athletes chasing redemption to first-timers stepping up from Ironman to Ultraman, we spotlight what makes each competitor interesting, what crews need to know, and why Noosa's swim conditions and paddler support can shape the entire weekend.The Athletes:Nicole Allen, Sadanand Amarapur, Prajakta Aswar, Boris Bakouline, Ashley Bates, Rahul Chaudhary, Douglas Clark, Jacob Crowe, Devraj Devraj, Nat Dodd, Tabatha Draper, Roscoe Dray, Shane Duffy, Noe Duran, Anthony Elder, Guilherme Escaleira da luz Oliveira, Mehdi Gerbeaux, Jomy Jacob, Timothy Jensen, Shubham Kajale, Claire Kunc, Brittney Litton, Anna Longdill, Keri Mandell, Nestor Ochoa Rivera, Chia Ling Pow, Mahesh Prajapati, Erica Riley, Nathan Schmid, Patrick Shanahan, Marcus Smith, Puneet Sudhir Sood, Giancarlos Taraborrelli, Chloe Thomas, Mark Thomson, Dr Bishwanath Tiwary, Marco Ullrich, Denise Wilson.Resources mentioned in this episode:KOA Sports UM New ZealandKenilworth BakeryPeak Energy GumHervey Bay 100 T100 TriathlonUltraman MexicoShout outs and mentions in this episode:Tiff DahlJen McVeayAlex LunaBeñat OliveiraSimon Cochrane Steven KellerKellie RidgesDave CarrollMax AllansenTeaghan Roatz Anthony VloedmansVishesh MadanAndrew WheatleyPeter HodgsonAnthony LucasCraig JacksonAngus aka Bango DraperElans Anton Jen MacMillanKate BevilaquaNatalie ElderAlana SharmaPaul GiddingsMatt O'BrienKathleen SwallingAri LittonHayley FryAndrew TroutNick MallettMel CockshuttTim BelsteadKirsty SheehanSupport the showShow Contributors:Host : Larry RyanContributing Raconteur : Steve KingAnnouncer : Mary Jo DionneProduction : 5Five EnterprisesMusic  :  Run by 331For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.comFacebook: @515TheUltraPodcastInsta : @515theultrapodcastYoutube : @515TheUltraPodcastEmail : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

Bondy is back from Wanaka and he is NOT happy. After Lana convinced him that the Roy’s Peak track was just a "leisurely stroll," Bondy spent five hours questioning his life choices. Now, he’s in the studio to set the record straight and call out Lana’s hiking lies.

Missed the show this morning? Catch up on the full Tuesday edition of Si, Lana & The Breakfast Club. Today, we dive into the massive rumors surrounding the iPhone Flip—is Simon actually going to switch, or is the foldable screen a flop? Plus, we hear the grueling reality of Roy’s Peak in Wanaka after Lana convinced Bondy it was "just a walk" (spoiler: it took five hours). From horse pies making a comeback to Lana’s genius new way to sort your suitcase post-holiday, we’ve got your morning covered. 00:00 - Podcast Intro 02:19 - Baked Beans with Sausages in a Can 06:31 - Bondy has a bone to pick with Lana 13:10 - Simon wants an iPhone Flip upgrade 19:18 - School Drop Off in a Helicopter? 21:22 - Lana’s Jay with a shopping bag in Farmers 25:36 - Horse Pies are back now! 27:57 - Lana’s Hot Tip: A new way to sort your suitcase

Queenstown's asking for a bed-tax as tourist numbers roar back. Stats NZ data shows the country's now at 92% of pre-Covid levels, with February visits up more than 53 thousand annually. Chinese tourist numbers jumped the most in February, followed by Australia and Taiwan. Destination Queenstown and Lake Wanaka Tourism Chief Executive Mat Woods told Ryan Bridge a bed-tax for tourists would come in handy country-wide. He says for tourism to be our number one export, we need to be maintaining and investing in infrastructure. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Třiadvacetiletá studentka Anežka Pecháčková z Debrníku na Táborsku se rozhodla poněkud netradičně přispět českobudějovickému centru Arpida, které pomáhá hlavně dětem se zdravotním postižením. Vydala se na Nový Zéland, kde chce pěšky urazit tři tisíce kilometrů, a lidé si mohou adoptovat jednotlivé části její cesty za libovolnou částku.Všechny díly podcastu Jihočeské odpoledne můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

A new partnership between the Royal College of GPs and parkrun will see more doctors encourage patients to lace up their sneakers. Wanaka-based GP Dr Andrew Boyd spoke to Corin Dann.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-3.4%), the major factors underpinning the result and Stu's biennial pilgrimage to Warbirds over Wanaka... He talks with South Canterbury veterinarian Ryan Luckman about the continuing development of his new app DAGI, how it will help farmers manage and ward off drench resistance in sheep parasites and the feedback from farmers using it... And he talks with Angie Fisher, Beef+Lamb NZ Senior Agricultural Analyst, about the latest Beef+Lamb mid-season update, why sheep and beef farmers can expect continuing strong returns and how average farm profits are nearly double last season's. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Stu Davison from HighGround Dairy about the latest Global Dairy Trade Event (-3.4%), the major factors underpinning the result and Stu's biennial pilgrimage to Warbirds over Wanaka. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

This episode we discuss Jesus, Dog breeding shithouse, Warbirds over Wanaka, Tier lists, Dogs, Moon rockets, Air Canada, Project hail mary, Parents baseball, Fat bum half and more. Enjoy.   Support The Joel and Tim Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=74670148 Support us with caffeinated beverages at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thejoelandv

The Government's 2034 tourism target is to lift arrivals to 4.78 million, but a report for MBIE shows that this could require up to $3.5 billion in extra infrastructure. Regions like Queenstown are already facing pressure on their infrastructure with Destination Queenstown and Lake Wanaka Tourism CEO Mat Woods saying they are 'bursting at the seams'. He told Andrew Dickens, "we're having to actually release treated wastewater into the Shotover River, which is far from ideal when you consider a 100% pure sort of image that we like to give our international visitors about New Zealand." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sally Battson of The Next Chapter Bookshop in Wanaka reviews The Ballad of Joe Taihape by Glenn Colquhoun, published by OldKing Press.

In part two, most of us a familiar with betting, be it rugby, horses, or even elections. But what about war? Karoline Thomson from the University of South Wales takes a look at this rapidly growing trend. Then, Wanaka is playing host to a slow fashion show tonight, as part of a month-long push to promote mending over fast fashion. Ruth Blunt from Wastebusters explains.

We review the news and racing from the weekend. Ruth Croft is an elite ultra-trail runner from New Zealand, recognized for her remarkable achievements in the sport including winning the prestigious Tarawera 102K for the 4th consecutive year last month. Ruth's dedication and passion for running make her a credible voice in the ultra-trail running community as she chats to us about her ultra-trail running success, training innovations and race strategies. In this episode, Ruth Croft shares her journey from high school athletics to becoming one of the most complete female ultra-trail runners globally. She discusses her training methods including weight vest workouts, altitude adaptation and race nutrition strategies, along with insights into her race experiences and future plans. 00:00 – Calling in from Wanaka 07.09 – Tri news 25:06 – Ruth Croft introduction 26:44 – Ruth Croft 1:05:14 - Muscular durability LINKS: Follow Ruth on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ruthcrofty/ Scott Johnston of Evoke Endurance at https://evokeendurance.com/ Paul Booth Sports Nutritionist at https://performancegainsnutrition.com/ Val Burke Exercise Physiologist at https://valburke.com/ Neversecond Nutrition at https://never2.com/ IM703 Dallas at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-dallas-little-elm IM703 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong

Dom talks with Keith Cooper, Upper Clutha A&P Society Chair, about preparations for this week's Wanaka A&P Show, what's new this year and how it tracks success. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Red Bridge Berries is located just outside of Wanaka, overlooking the Clutha River. 

Der Frühling klopft an die Tür, die Sonne scheint bei bis zu 19 Grad – und passend dazu laufen bei Nick und Nils die Nasen. Zum Einstieg in diese Episode gibt es daher einen wichtigen Reminder: Wer krank im Trainingslager ist oder einen Infekt anfliegen spürt, gehört an den Pool oder auf die Couch, aber definitiv nicht aufs Rad. Drei Stunden "locker Rollen" sind bei einer Erkältung purer Stress für den Körper und riskieren im schlimmsten Fall eine Herzmuskelentzündung.Nachdem das geklärt ist, widmen sich die beiden den modischen Herausforderungen der Übergangszeit. Nils erklärt seine strikte "Unter 15 Grad immer lange Hose"-Regel und amüsiert sich über den neuen "John Wayne"-Halstuch-Trend. Nick schwelgt währenddessen in Erinnerungen an seine Studentenzeit, in der er sich Überschuhe mangels Budget einfach aus übergroßen Wollsocken und Gefriertüten selbst bastelte.Danach wird es für Nick ernst. Sein "Project No Time" für Roth braucht dringend einen Reality-Check. Während die Radform dank intensivem Rollentraining hervorragend ist, sind Schwimmen und Laufen aktuell schlichtweg nicht vorhanden – nicht zuletzt, weil die Kita-Viren das Zeitmanagement torpedieren. Nils fackelt nicht lange und verordnet als Coach ein striktes Rezept: Ab sofort wird sich zweimal die Woche mit Tom zum Laufen verabredet. Und obendrein fordert Nils eine Umbenennung des Projekts in "Slow Time".Zum Abschluss gibt Nils noch wertvolle Einblicke aus Trainersicht: Warum eine Mitteldistanz im Idealfall exakt fünf Wochen vor dem eigentlichen Ironman-Highlight stattfinden sollte und wieso ein konstantes Gleichmaß beim Marathon-Pacing immer die beste Taktik ist.Themen in dieser Episode:Erkältung & Sport: Warum man bei einem Infekt nicht trainieren darf und Ruhe Pflicht ist.Radbekleidung im Frühling: Nils' 15-Grad-Regel und Nicks DIY-Überschuhe aus Gefriertüten.Race-Update: Fred Funks 3. Platz in Wanaka und die Konstellation für den Ironman Neuseeland.Challenge Roth Spekulationen: Caro Pohle startet und das Frauenfeld wird immer epischer.Nicks Roth-Training: Viel Watt auf dem Rad, null Laufkilometer und ein Trainer-Ultimatum.Namensfindung: Wird aus "Project No Time" jetzt "Project Slow Time"? Coaching-Insights: Das perfekte Timing für Vorbereitungsrennen und Tipps zum Marathon-Pacing.

Bevor es an die Rennanalyse geht, nimmt uns Fred mit auf seine 52-stündige Odyssee ans andere Ende der Welt. Die Reise via Los Angeles und Auckland hatte alles zu bieten : Strenge Einreisekontrollen für getragene Laufschuhe , ein verpasster Anschlussflug , zwölf Stunden Wartezeit mit Dayroom und Thai-Massage und schließlich heftige Turbulenzen im Anflug auf Queenstown – bei denen Fred schon überlegte, welchen Song er bei einem Absturz auf keinen Fall hören möchte. Trotzdem blieb der Whoop-Recovery-Wert grün!Nach einem Sauna-Battle gegen Local Legend Braden Currie stand der Saisonauftakt bei der Challenge Wanaka an. Bei eisigen 4 Grad Außentemperatur und 18 Grad im Wasser ging es an den Start. Fred berichtet von einem extrem cleveren Schwimmen in der Verfolgergruppe , dem ersten Härtetest der 20-Meter-Regel mit dem Race Ranger und starken 348 Watt Normalized Power auf den rauen "Chip"-Straßen. Nach eingefrorenen Füßen in der Wechselzone und einem muskulär zähen Laufstart wachten seine Beine auf, und er konnte sich mit einem starken Endspurt an einem Konkurrenten vorbei den 3. Platz sichern.Der volle Fokus liegt nun aber auf dem Ironman Neuseeland und der Qualifikation für Hawaii. Wir analysieren das Feld um Mike Phillips, Jack Moody, Kyle Smith und Trevor Foley. Zudem hat Fred exklusive News vom letzten Trainingslager auf Lanzarote im Gepäck: Er verrät, warum die "Norboys" Gustav Iden (umgeknickt) und Casper Stornes (Achillessehne) ihren Start absagen mussten.Themen in dieser Episode:Vorbereitung: Letztes Bikefitting, neue Radschuhe und 10kg Nutrition im Gepäck.52 Stunden Reise-Chaos: Verpasste Flüge, fehlende Mietwagen-Codes und Todesangst bei Turbulenzen.Rennbericht Challenge Wanaka: Eisige Kälte, taktisches Schwimmen und raue Straßen.Race Ranger Härtetest: Wie schwer es wirklich ist, die 20-Meter-Windschattenregel einzuhalten.Ausblick Ironman Neuseeland: Wer sind Freds stärkste Konkurrenten um die vier Kona-Slots?.Verletzungs-Update: Warum Gustav Iden und Casper Stornes ihren Start absagen mussten.Werbung:Teste Whoop 4 Wochen kostenlos: ⁠WHOOP TESTEN⁠

1News reporter Jared McCulloch looks at a rise in Queenstown tourism numbers and has an update on alternative transport in the area, as well as Wanaka's impact on the Winter Olympics and a local snail farm.

Andrew and Shelby have returned from their trip to the South Island and they're ready to talk about it. They discuss all of the places they stopped at, as well as the Laneway Music Festival in Auckland. Before that, they Muppets Recast Marty Supreme! It's a fun time.

Sally Battson of The Next Chapter Bookshop in Wanaka on what she's been reading. 

This week we start with a big result for Maya Kingma, who has won her first professional cycling race. After previously talking about triathletes trying to make the jump into cycling, it's a result that feels genuinely significant. We then move to Lucy Charles-Barclay, who has undergone surgery, and where that leaves her as she looks ahead to the rest of the season. From there, the conversation turns to Lionel Sanders. Lionel has suggested this might be his final Kona, which has led many to wonder whether retirement could be closer than expected. As always, even a small comment from Lionel quickly becomes a talking point. We then shift focus to racing in the southern hemisphere, starting with Challenge Wanaka. With both the pro series and T100 kicking off in the south this year, Wanaka is well placed to benefit from that early-season momentum. Next up is the Ironman New Zealand start list, where names like Kristian Blummenfelt, Kat Matthews, and Kyle Smith give the race real weight. We finish the episode by looking ahead to the T100 Gold Coast, and what this season could have in store as the series continues to take shape. For 10% OFF the entire Huub range use the code "Talkingtriathlon10" at https://huubdesign.com  To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can donate to Tim's Marathon here: https://melbmara2026.grassrootz.com/beyondblue/tim-ford 

There could soon be a ban on amateur climbers attempting to scale Mount Everest in a bid to ease congestion and discourage extreme selfie hunters with little or no experience taking on the challenge. Nepal's government is looking at new rules that would require climbers to have previously summited a seven-thousand-metre-high mountain before attempting Everest. Wanaka based Adventure Consultants takes climbers up Everest, and General manager Caroline Ogle spoke to Lisa Owen.

The way to anyone's heart is through their stomach - or so we've been told. Here to test that theory is chef Del Holland sharing her love inducing recipes for Chocolate Tahini Cookies and Cheats Portuguese Custard Tarts. Del has over 20 years' experience working in world-class kitchens and as a private chef. She now resides in beautiful Wanaka, and through her social media channel Dishes with Del, she shares recipes to make during a cost-of-living crisis. She speaks with Mihi.

We're Back!its been a couple of months but the hiatus is over and Powtearoa bounces back with a boom.High Elves! We don't know much but we will tell you what we think anyway. Leagues are underway we bring you the current status (that we know of) around the nation. Then there have been a few tournaments already this year. One Day in Wanaka, Haughty Chalice and we had representatives at Cancon in Canberra. One of those kiwi travelers was the Upper Echelon himself, Doomfox! And he joins us on this bumper episode to tell how things went for him and his fellow NZ coaches. Hint....it came down to a single dice roll!So, thanks for joining us as we start of 2026 with an extra long episode. More to come we promise. Thanks for listening and keep rolling Pows.If you are not already on discord, come and join us on the NZBB Discord server here - https://tinyurl.com/joinNZBBC and please visit the NZ Blood Bowl Community FB page here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/NZBBC/ If you are not already on discord, come and join us on the NZBB Discord server here - https://tinyurl.com/joinNZBBC and please visit the NZ Blood Bowl Community FB page here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/NZBBC/ Intro music adapted from Bensound.com. Cheers Bensound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's AidStation, we have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Race Director Tom Heath about the exciting new event on the calendar, Ultra Wanaka. Ali and Matt also speak to the most powerful returning champion, L. Bartholomew of Diamond Creek, Victoria, about her go-to Rotorua trails, Race week self-care, and the update on her Dad, Ash, after his recent stroke. Matt has been accused of many things, being discursive, even downright circumstantial, but one thing he has never been in the 8 years of DCR is speechless. Thanks, Lucy. Really.   Excellent Stuff.Dirt Church Radio – Best Enjoyed Running.​--- --- --- Episode Links Lucy Bartholomew InstagramAsh Bartholomew DCR 247Ultra Wanaka HomeSign up for the DCR AidStation newsletter.Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on FacebookFurther Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake

Guest: Andy Love Hosts: Dave Homewood Recorded: 2nd of February 2026 Released: 2nd of February 2026 Duration:  44 minutes 58 seconds In this episode Andy Love, air display coordinator of the upcoming Warbirds Over Wanaka 2026 International Airshow gives a rundown of what the public can expect to see, and he warns that tickets are selling out fast. The three-day show over Easter Weekend – 3rd to 5th of April 2026 – is looking to be a very good one with some spectacular flying acts lined up. Easter Saturday is now fully sold out but there are still General Admission and Silver Pass tickets available for Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Get your tickets here!https://www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com/httpswww-warbirdsoverwanaka-comairshow/tickets Also selling fast are the bookings for the various aircraft rides available, so go to the links on this page to make your bookings:https://www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com/flight-experience Check out the line up here:https://www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com/httpswww-warbirdsoverwanaka-comairshow/aircraft-confirmed The music at the end of this episode is Wild Flower by Joachim Karud.

Jeff Morris, Race Director Ultraman Australia shares his journey into the world of triathlon and the unique challenges of organizing the Ultraman race. He discusses the decision to bring the Ultraman event to Wanaka, New Zealand, highlighting the course details, community engagement and the family atmosphere that surrounds the race.  We have a free race entry to giveaway to the IRONMAN 70.3 in Geelong in March. 00:00 – Challenge Wanaka 06:36 – Ultraman 12:02 – Jeff Morris Ultraman 53:21 – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong 58:26 – Free race entry competition to IM703 Geelong LINKS: Ultraman at https://ultramanoz.com.au/ Challenge Wanaka https://challenge-wanaka.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong Hawea Epic https://www.lakehaweaepic.co.nz/ Ruby Island Swim https://www.swimrubyisland.co.nz/ T100 https://t100triathlon.com/

McDonald's finally has the green light to build its golden arches in Wanaka, more than two years after first floating the idea. The fast-food giant's secured consent for a new restaurant in the town's Three Parks commercial area. It's almost a year after an earlier proposal was knocked back amid widespread public opposition. Queenstown Lakes Deputy Mayor Quentin Smith told Mike Hosking the bid might've gone through first time if McDonald's had aimed for a commercial zone from the start. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changement d'ambiance en arrivant sur l'île du Sud.Bérangère évoque les parcs nationaux, l'approche du glacier Franz Josef et l'étape à Wanaka, une ville connue pour son lac et son arbre emblématique planté dans l'eau. Elle raconte aussi comment ces premières étapes donnent le ton d'un road trip plus sauvage.Pour écouter l'épisode en entier :2 mois en campervan en Nouvelle-Zélande en famille-----------Si l'épisode vous a plu, laissez-moi une note 5 ⭐️ou un commentaire sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify

The driver for social media content appears to be pushing people beyond their limits, and resulting in rescues. Paul Rogers is an emergency rescue volunteer in Wanaka and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Time for bookmarks now, the feature where an interesting person shares their favourite cultural picks with us and today we're joined by American singer and songwriter Santigold She's headlining this year's Rhythm and Alps festival in Wanaka - which is taking place from the 29th to 31st December

Health New Zealand says shifting appointments out of hospitals and into communities could spare Otago residents about 40-thousand road trips a year. It's unveiled some ideas for overhauling health services in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes, after vowing in July to tackle long-standing inequities. As Katie Todd reports, the pitch had a mixed reaction in Wanaka.

A flock of mohua have been released into the Matukituki Valley west of Wanaka, in the hopes of kickstarting a thriving new population. Katie Todd reports.

Jared updates on the storm damage to Fiordland's Great Walks, a new record average asking house price in Central Otago and Southern Lakes, an arrest over cell tower damage in Wanaka and the solar lights in Queenstown's skies.

As desperate job seekers battle for work across the country, Queenstown and Wanaka are bucking the trend. Katie Todd reports.

The new owners of the Cardrona Hotel jumped on the investment to keep it in Kiwi hands. Central Otago's 162-year-old heritage-listed hotel and restaurant has sold, after being on the market since July. Wanaka local, Warren Barclay, will run the business - and says the new owners are high net worth Kiwis and good sorts who see potential. He says business is solid and we don't want to do anything that changes that. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A spate of arson attacks on cell towers in Wanaka and the wider Otago region has left people angry and worried about communication outages. Katie Todd reports from Wanaka.

On this week's episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Mark Simmonds, Founder of Broken Shed Vodka, a super premium quality vodka with award-winning, smooth taste and sustainable distillation practices, operating out of Wanaka, New Zealand. As a master blender with 30 years of experience in the beverage industry, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge and was been a pivotal force in the creation of Broken Shed vodka; He is one of three founders and currently responsible for production and quality control. For more information on our guest:Home | Clean, Crisp, Commended | Broken Shed Vodka | Broken Shed Vodkabrokenshed.comCaryn Antoniniwww.cultivatedbycaryn.com@carynantonini@cultivatedbycarynshow###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

An action plan to help keep small airlines flying regional routes is expected to land on the desk of the Associate Transport Minster any day now. Air NZ serves 20 regional areas, but the smaller carriers are the only ones flying to places like Wairoa, Masterton and Stewart Island. From the end of next month Sounds Air is canning its flights from Blenheim to Christchurch, and Christchurch to Wanaka, due to what it has described as out of control costs. Associate Minister of Transport, James Meager spoke to Lisa Owen.

A new book, edited by Wanaka-based film-maker Nick Stevenson, showcases the best of what New Zealand has to offer mountain-bikers.

A group representing airlines says prices will continue to go up and more services will be lost if there is not a reset of the air industry's investment structure. Cath O'Brien from the Board of Airline Representatives is among industry representatives to call out spiralling costs in the wake of Sounds Air having to cut their routes from Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wanaka. The rise in security levies means airlines will pay $10.91 per domestic passenger instead of $6.57 and $22.30 per international passenger instead of $13.12. Cath O'Brien from the Board of Airline Representatives spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

It's winter and the days in Wanaka are getting shorter . . . until Jesse and Jonah notice they are getting too short. They must find the king of darkness and convince him to embrace the light before Wanaka is plunged into permanent darkness.Enjoying Maked Up Stories? Please rate and review us and share your child's favorite episode on social media and in parenting and school groups. This is the best way for new listeners to find the podcast.Maked Up Stories is a daily children's bedtime stories podcast. Perfect for your bedtime routine, your commute, or for some high quality screen-free entertainment at home. Our interactive format will ignite your imagination. Rich vocabulary with plenty of context clues supports your child's language development.To submit an intro, outro or story request visit www.makedupstories.com.For questions, feedback or to submit your child's answer to a question we ask in the show email us at makedupstories@gmail.com.Check out our sister podcast Maked Up Clubhouse, where all the storytellers are kids! https://open.spotify.com/show/1DJIjGsPGXvUi4Qmcima0K?si=8cb76c3e21b248d0Love our intro and outro music? We do do! The song is Hishtadlus by Batya Levine and you can find more of her work on Spotify.

With the help of a dream Jesse discovers that his lucky pillow gives him the magical ability to float, even when he's awake! With some encouragement from Jonah, Jesse uses this ability to make himself indispensable at the Wheels at Wanaka event. Enjoying Maked Up Stories? Please rate and review us and share your child's favorite episode on social media and in parenting and school groups. This is the best way for new listeners to find the podcast.Maked Up Stories is a daily children's bedtime stories podcast. Perfect for your bedtime routine, your commute, or for some high quality screen-free entertainment at home. Our interactive format will ignite your imagination. Rich vocabulary with plenty of context clues supports your child's language development.To submit an intro, outro or story request visit www.makedupstories.com.For questions, feedback or to submit your child's answer to a question we ask in the show email us at makedupstories@gmail.com.Check out our sister podcast Maked Up Clubhouse, where all the storytellers are kids! https://open.spotify.com/show/1DJIjGsPGXvUi4Qmcima0K?si=8cb76c3e21b248d0Love our intro and outro music? We do do! The song is Hishtadlus by Batya Levine and you can find more of her work on Spotify.