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Request Approved For Retrospective Consent Regarding Wastewater Discharge To Go Before Environment Court
Friday, 11 July 2025, 3:51 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
This means while ORC will continue to process the consent, seek public submissions, and provide an assessment of the application and a report, the matter will be referred to the Environment Court to act as the decision-maker. More >>
Proposed Freedom Camping Restrictions In The Queenstown Lakes District Open For Community Feedback
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 4:13 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The draft bylaw does not propose to regulate freedom camping on any reserve land or privately owned land. Camping on reserves will continue to be administered under the Reserves Act 1977. Freedom camping cannot occur on private land or roads without ... More >>
QLDC Takes Democracy To New Heights With ‘The Highest Vote’ Campaign As 2025 Election Nominations Open
Friday, 4 July 2025, 3:11 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
To stand for election, candidates must be enrolled voters and nominated by two voters from the area they wish to represent. Queenstown Lakes District Council encourages people of all backgrounds to consider standing, no prior experience needed. More >>
Otago Central Lakes Signs Regional Deal MoU With Government
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 1:18 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The proposal outlined the region’s current challenges, which are set to intensify as population and visitor numbers continue to rise. More >>
Local Events Supported With $287,000 In Council Grants And New Policy
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 11:57 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
A total of $287,000 was awarded as part of the annual contestable Events Fund 2025-2026 which goes toward attracting and supporting sports, arts, cultural and community events across the district. More >>
QLDC Approves Consultation On Freedom Camping Bylaw
Friday, 27 June 2025, 4:41 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The draft bylaw proposes that freedom camping be prohibited on most roads located within the district’s built-up urban areas to protect access for the whole community to these roads and the parking spaces on them. More >>
Request Made For Retrospective Consent Regarding Wastewater Discharge To Go Before Environment Court
Friday, 27 June 2025, 3:42 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Environment Court would follow a process that would fully uphold public participation principles, which would include the right of submitters to appear, be heard, and be parties to Court assisted mediation, which is free of charge to all participants. More >>
Council Awards $180,000 In Grants To Local Community Groups
Friday, 27 June 2025, 1:21 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Community Partnerships Manager Marie Day said the funding round focused on supporting local initiatives that deliver strong wellbeing outcomes and reflect community needs. More >>
QLDC Annual Plan Adopted: Council Greenlights 2025-26 Budget And Fee Updates
Friday, 27 June 2025, 1:01 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Annual Plan for 2025-2026 contains no significant changes from what was indicated for the year in the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 adopted by Council last September, said Katherine Harbrow, QLDC Assurance, Finance and Risk General Manager. More >>
Tech Bootcamp Launched For Queenstown Lakes’ Tourism And Hospo Businesses
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 10:34 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Absoloot Hostel, Atlas Beer Café, Kinross Winery, and the Wānaka Lavender Farm will be supported by local technology suppliers to put new software solutions in place. More >>
A Guide To Support Newcomers Settling In Our District
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 4:29 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Newcomers Guide provides information on how to find a place to live, work, access health care, connect with your community, learn English, manage money and finances, what to do in case of an emergency, and much more. More >>
Community Encouraged To Feedback On Plan To Guide Development In Te Tapuae Southern Corridor
Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 2:30 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) General Manager Strategy & Policy Michelle Morss, said given the area could support up to a total of 9,300 houses by 2050 and its population was already growing rapidly, it was important Council prepared for ... More >>
QLDC Responds To Environment Court Decision On Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant
Friday, 13 June 2025, 2:22 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Environment Court’s decision is separate to Council’s retrospective consent sought in early May 2025 for emergency works at the WWTP, and the bypassing of the facility’s disposal field to discharge treated wastewater into Shotover River. ... More >>
QLDC Community Insights Survey Results Released
Wednesday, 11 June 2025, 7:11 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Acting Chief Executive Dave Wallace said feedback in the survey reinforced the Council’s understanding of community frustration with significant change in our District in areas of traffic, roading and parking and challenges with public transport. More >>
Opportunity For Experts To Join Queenstown Lakes’ Climate Reference Group
Monday, 9 June 2025, 6:05 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Climate Reference Group Chair Dr Leslie Van Gelder says the Group is welcoming expressions of interest from candidates across a wide range of experience and backgrounds. More >>
Fresh Drinking Water Upgrades Flow Into Queenstown, Fernhill, And Sunshine Bay
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 7:43 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) General Manager Property & Infrastructure, Tony Avery said the new solution meant drinking water in the area would remain fresh, safe, and fully compliant with the latest regulatory standards. More >>
A Plan To Restore Biodiversity On Te Tapunui Queenstown Hill
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 1:30 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC General Manager Community & Services Ken Bailey said that it’s important to understand if the community support the proposed plan for this well-loved reserve, which is part of a wider plan to protect our district’s landscapes and native biodiversity. More >>
Consultation Underway On Proposed Model For Future Delivery Of Water Services
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 12:29 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Property & Infrastructure General Manager, Tony Avery said Council had carefully assessed a range of different models available, as part of central government’s Local Water Done Well plan to address Aotearoa New Zealand’s water infrastructure ... More >>
Have Your Say On The District’s Proposed Waste Management And Minimisation Plan 2025
Friday, 30 May 2025, 3:56 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Although legislation requires Council to write the WMMP, the plan will only be successful if everyone in our community works together to make it happen. More >>
Proposed Model For Future Delivery Of Water Services To Go Before Council
Monday, 26 May 2025, 2:46 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) elected members will be asked to agree to consult on a proposal to establish a Water Services Council Controlled Organisation (WSCCO). Consultation would begin Monday 2 June 2025, decision pending. More >>