Ron Stewart
Ron tells us about camping at Glendhu Bay in the 1920s and his memories of camping in this area over many years.
Catherine Little - Cardrona McDougalls
Catherine recounts her memories of her grandparents and what she knows of the connection between her grandfather and gold miners, as well as life in the Cardrona Valley.
Marie Lewis
Marie shares all she has learnt about Ferryman’s Cottage, the previous inhabitants, renovations and changes and what it represents to the local community.
Peter Duncan
Peter remembers his holidays in Wānaka during the 1950s and reflects on how the town has changed.
Brian Anderson
Brian talks about building the Queensberry Inn, starting the Luggate Flour Mill, rabbit trapping, his electrical business and TV arriving in Wānaka.
Martin Curtis
Martin discusses living in Cardrona, making music, horse trekking and local transport.
Marilyn Duncan
Marilyn reflects on her decade involvement with the “Friends of Wānaka Library” group, discussing the community and events she was part of.
Ralph Fegan
Ralph discusses the Wanaka Station, the General Store, Wānaka Airport, NASA balloon programme, community groups and events.
Margaret Scaife
Margaret remembers her years at West Wanaka Station, farm living and her time opening and running a motel in Wānaka.
Rod Anderson
Rob discusses the Albert Town punt, farming, local community, Luggate and the fire service.
Rosemary Boswell
Rosemary discusses how her mother’s family moved to Wānaka (then Pembroke) in 1916, her grandfather working at Wānaka Station, and the community events her mother attended.
Ann Trevathan
Ann remembers her time working at the Wānaka Hotel as a young woman, witnessing the fire that destroyed the second hotel.
Graham Taylor
Graham talks of local schooling, social and sporting activities, building the Hāwea Dam, transport and roading development, and evolving changes in farming practices.
John Darby
John Darby discusses Grebes (Pūteketeke), their habits and growing population in Lake Wānaka.