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Easter Sunday Trading Rules Approved
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 3:55 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
At a Council meeting on 20 March, the Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy 2025 was approved by councillors and is effective immediately. More >>
Queenstown Lakes Libraries Launches Literacy Festival
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 5:32 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The festival celebrates literacy in our district and aims to open the library doors to a wide audience. Events are varied and range from financial literacy to hands-on bookbinding workshops, author talks, spoken word, and self-publishing. More >>
Reserve Closure Planned For Mount Iron
Friday, 14 March 2025, 5:31 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The planned closure follows fire indices reaching levels which trigger a closure, as outlined in QLDC’s Wildfire Reserve Closure Plan and brought on by an extended spell of hot and dry weather and high temperatures forecast for the coming days. More >>
Council Confirms Election Of Queenstown Airport Deputy Chair
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 1:32 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
“Mike’s contribution to QAC’s governance over the last four years makes him an excellent choice for Deputy Chair and I congratulate him on his election,” said Mayor Lewers. More >>
Embracing Diversity At Queenstown Multicultural Festival
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 4:26 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
“We’re expecting a big crowd this year with around 54 vendors, including 41 diverse food stalls and 13 cultural booths, incredible performances, and traditional Māori culture,” he said. More >>
Tell Us How You Really Feel — QLDC Community Insights Survey Opens Soon
Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 3:20 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Chief Executive Mike Theelen says the Community Insights Survey provides residents an opportunity to share how they feel about Council’s leadership, governance, communication, engagement, climate and environment efforts, and facilities. More >>
Council Confirms Sale Of Commonage Land Block
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 5:12 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The 9.7ha block off Vancouver Drive is intended for residential development. It is the last remaining portion of a much larger area that was vested in Council by central government in 1971, the balance having been sold in sections since then. More >>
Water Restrictions Lifted For Residents Around Lake Hayes
Tuesday, 25 February 2025, 12:05 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Infrastructure Operations Manager, Simon Mason thanked residents and visitors for their efforts to conserve water, but noted the importance of continuing to use water responsibly. More >>
Funding Series Workshops Launched To Support Local Communities
Friday, 21 February 2025, 3:10 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Fiona Reeve, Project Lead of huddl, a newly formed initiative focused on supporting community groups, acknowledges that funding and fundraising remain significant pressure points for many local organisations. More >>
Otago Central Lakes Approach To Government’s Regional Deals
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 5:53 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC), Central Otago District Council (CODC), and Otago Regional Council (ORC) have developed the joint proposal for how Otago Central Lakes would further deliver sustainable economic growth over the next 30 ... More >>
Reserve Closure In Place For Mount Iron
Friday, 14 February 2025, 3:39 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The closure follows fire indices reaching levels which trigger a closure, as outlined in QLDC’s Wildfire Reserve Closure Plan and brought on by an extended spell of hot and dry weather and high temperatures forecast for the next three days. More >>
Council Decision On Annual Plan 2025-2026 Consultation
Friday, 14 February 2025, 1:59 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Instead of the formal consultation process the community has been part of previously, QLDC General Manager Corporate Services Meaghan Miller said Council would run an 'informing' campaign. More >>
Water Restrictions In Place For Residents Around Lake Hayes
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 11:22 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Infrastructure Operations Manager, Simon Mason said the local water network had experienced significant and sustained demand throughout February, resulting in a consistent breach of the area’s water take limits. More >>
Draft QLDC Events Policy Open For Community Feedback
Monday, 10 February 2025, 1:14 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The policy is being updated to clarify what the community wants from events, including economic benefits and wider considerations such as health and safety, community and environmental impact. More >>
New Arterial Road Opens To The Queenstown Community
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 3:21 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
At this morning’s blessing ceremony, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers spoke to the benefits of the new road and thanked the community for their ongoing patience throughout the construction process. More >>
Stormwater Upgrade To Recommence As Part Of Town Centre Arterial Road Project
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 5:39 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The upgrade is part of the Town Centre Arterial Road project and started on Lower Ballarat Street in October last year, taking a break over the peak holiday period. More >>
Residents And Visitors Urged To Save Water And Help Avoid Restrictions
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 3:11 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The biggest water saving efforts at home can be made when watering lawns or gardens, by minimising the use of sprinklers or irrigation generally, and only watering late at night to avoid the worst of the day’s heat and the busy morning and evening ... More >>
Statement On Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
Friday, 17 January 2025, 3:46 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The treatment plant itself is currently performing well and producing water that meets the quality parameters required by its discharge consent (granted by the Otago Regional Council). More >>
Luggate’s Drinking Water Set To Benefit From New Supply And Treatment Upgrades
Friday, 10 January 2025, 1:40 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Acting General Manager Property & Infrastructure, Simon Mason shared Luggate had been set for supply upgrades in 2028, but it made sense to accelerate delivery of the new infrastructure as part of works to introduce a protozoa barrier (UV disinfection) ... More >>
Top 10 Most Hazardous Items Found In QLDC’s Waste Facilities And Rubbish And Recycling Bins In 2024
Monday, 23 December 2024, 3:45 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC’s Solid Waste Officer, Cathy Patoine says that overall, residents in the district do the right thing when it comes to recycling and disposing of items responsibly. More >>
