After 3 years of frustrating setbacks, the Wanaka Lakefront Springs Project is finally nearing completion. The water pipes have been laid, and work on the landscaping is expected to begin in the next couple of weeks. The Wanaka Springs Community Trust would like to pass on their thanks to Kris Carson from Fulton Hogan and…
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Jody Direen Confirmed for Willowridge Wanakafest 2012
Jody Direen has confirmed that she will be bringing her special brand of Country Rock/Pop to locals in her hometown of Wanaka for Labour Weekend 2012. “I love performing in my home town, the people of this town and the businesses that support me have given me the experience & encouragement to get to where I am…
Competition Results
Competition Winners in this year’s 2011 Willowridge Wanakafest Design Pioneers – Anna Marie Morris Movie Fest @ Lone Star – Chris Kirkham “Greatest American Hero” Stonewood Homes Street Parade – Best Float: “The Cubs” Wastebusters Wheelie Bin Race Champions: “Amigos” Wanaka Veterinary Centre Pet Parade: results to come! Racers Edge Trek Wanaka 10-Hour endurance…
Pics on Facebook
Check out our facebook page for all the latest pics and news from the fest! Like us and you’ll get this all sent to you as it comes! Passion for fashion pics are up…. Movie Fest is up… more to come! the link is: http://www.facebook.com/Wanakafest
Cardboard Boat Rules!
Hi All, Yes! This event rules! And…a few of you have requested details and rules for the Cardboard Boat race. Here they are….straight from Richard at Kahu Youth. ( with a great pic from last years…) The Kahu Youth Cardboard Boat Race – Willowridge Wanakafest 2011 Date: Sunday, October 23th 2011, 11am, straight after the Ray…
Ray White Radio Wanaka Polar Plunge
Get ready to take the Plunge! Thanks to Ray White and Radio Wanaka for making this event happen! It is so much fun! Ray white has also offered a great cash prize pool for those brave enough to take the jump! And now we also have a Skydive from Skydive Wanaka for the most spectacular…
Details on Disc Golf Championships
Disc Golf Wanaka Frisbee Golf Championships are being held at Lismore Park 12 pm Saturday 22nd October 12:00pm – Doubles Registration (at Tee 1 Near Jump Park) – 12:30pm Tee- Off 2:00pm – Singles Registration (Open, Youth, Womens) – 2:30pm Tee-off Gold Coin Entry for Under 18s. $5 entry for Adults
Dress a BNZ Piggy
Dress up a BNZ Piggy for Willowridge Wanakafest. Head in to BNZ Wanaka to purchase your very own Piggy, register it and dress it up. Piggies cost $25 for adults & $15 for children. Money raised will go towards Willowridge Wanakafest. Your Piggy will be on display at this year’s Passion for Fashion and our…
Volunteers! We need you!!
If you are available for volunteering over the festival weekend we would love to have your help! Gillian from Central Volunteering is co-ordinating volunteers and can be contacted at: Gillian White t: 03 443 4102 m: 027 506 5705 e: centralvolunteering@gmail.com w:www.volunteeringotago.org.nz We are looking for helpers for the following jobs: Event Job Description Time Commitment…
Passion For Fashion Tickets on sale NOW!
Tickets went on sale yesterday at Wanaka Mitre 10. We are excited to announce that we have an allocated seating plan this year so you can get a group together and book your section for the night. Get in quick! Tickets are selling fast! Tickets are $29 and include a Free Broken Shed Vodka or…
