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QLDC Mayor Calls On Experienced Financial Leaders To Apply For Independent Committee Position
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 4:41 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Mayor Glover explained that the new member would join five sitting Councillors to bring an independent and impartial perspective. More >>
Queenstown Lakes To Work With Dunedin City Council On Head Start Proposal
Monday, 3 August 2026, 4:05 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor John Glover said the decision recognised the need to actively participate in shaping the future of local government in Otago while keeping options open for the district. More >>
Queenstown Lakes District Council Appoints Chief Executive
Monday, 3 August 2026, 2:29 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Mayor John Glover said finding the right person to lead the organisation through a period of significant change in the local government sector has been a key priority for Council. More >>
QLDC Mayor Announces Mayoral Taskforce To Keep Queenstown Moving: Act Now, Implement Faster, Think Differently
Friday, 31 July 2026, 3:15 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The modelling tells us that even if every currently identified intervention is delivered, Queenstown’s transport network still fails. More >>
Arrowtown Memorial Pool To Reduce Emissions And Be Open For Summer Fun This Season
Friday, 31 July 2026, 2:17 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has chosen a simple, proven solution to heat AMP for the coming summer season. It will be fast to deliver and reduce emissions by up to 83%, contributing to QLDC’s Climate and Biodiversity Plan’s goals. More >>
QLDC Economic Diversification Fund Opens For Applications
Friday, 31 July 2026, 12:26 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Applications for the 2026–2027 funding round are open from 31 July to 30 September 2026. The fund supports collaborative projects that foster innovation, unlock new opportunities, and build a more resilient and diverse local economy. More >>
Consultation To Begin On Proposed Freedom Camping Changes In Wānaka
Friday, 24 July 2026, 4:34 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Mayor John Glover said the concerns raised by the Wānaka community have been carefully considered by Council. More >>
New Water Services Council-Controlled Organisation Appoints Chief Executive
Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 1:10 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
WSCCO Board Chair Dr Julian Elder says the appointment followed a national recruitment campaign led by Sheffield that confirmed the right person was already in place. More >>
Wānaka Recreation Centre Celebrates 10 Years Of Community Connection And Movement
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 3:03 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
To mark the milestone, Queenstown Lakes District Council is launching a 10-year anniversary campaign – 10 years, 2 million stories – celebrating the people who have shaped the facility and the role it has played in everyday life. More >>
Community Invited To Discuss The Future Of Local Government In Queenstown Lakes
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 11:10 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Mayor John Glover said it was important for residents to be involved in the conversations. More >>
Fire At Wānaka Transfer Station Prompts Reminder About Safe Battery Disposal
Friday, 3 July 2026, 2:43 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Following inspection of the unloaded material, the suspected cause of the fire was identified as a single D-size battery and associated electronic waste within the load. More >>
Ten New Projects Made Possible Through Waste Minimisation Community Fund
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 3:15 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
This year's projects span a wide range of sectors, with a strong focus on construction and food waste – two priority areas for the districts Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. More >>
QLDC Awards $461,000 To Community Groups, Events And Heritage Projects
Wednesday, 1 July 2026, 3:17 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Community Partnerships Manager Marie Day said the funding reflects the diversity and drive of the district’s community sector. More >>
QLDC Launches Get Active Community Grant To Provide Free Access To Sport & Recreation Facilities
Tuesday, 30 June 2026, 4:46 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Community Partnerships Advisor Marie Schmidt said the grant aims to give access to facilities for people that might find it difficult otherwise. More >>
New Independent Board Appointed To Lead Queenstown Lakes Water Services Transition
Monday, 29 June 2026, 1:20 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The transition of water services – water supply, wastewater, and stormwater – from day-to-day Council activities was a contentious decision at the time, says Mayor John Glover. More >>
Proposed Annual Plan Changes Reflect Community Feedback
Monday, 22 June 2026, 4:07 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Councillors will consider adoption of the Annual Plan 2026-2027 on 25 June 2026. If adopted, it will take effect from 1 July 2026. More >>
Council Considers Options For Changes To Freedom Camping At Two Wānaka Locations
Monday, 22 June 2026, 2:14 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
While the vast majority of visitors are camping responsibly, concerns have been raised about how two locations in Wānaka are operating. More >>
Community Insights Survey Shows Steady Progress In Council Performance
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 10:32 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Satisfaction with community facilities remains high, with 73 percent of residents satisfied with the range available across the district. More >>
Queenstown Lakes District Council Supports Projects That Help Drive Economic Diversification
Monday, 8 June 2026, 2:57 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC invited local organisations to partner on projects aimed at expanding the district’s economy beyond tourism and construction. More >>
Community Invited To Have Their Say On The Future Of Whakatipu Lakefront Reserves
Monday, 8 June 2026, 11:36 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The plan will replace the existing Sunshine Bay, Frankton and Kelvin Heights Foreshore Management Plan, which was developed in 1991. More >>
