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Next Stage Of Shotover Wastewater Upgrades Underway
Thursday, 5 November 2026, 4:33 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Property and Infrastructure General Manager Tony Avery said the project would provide additional resilience for a critical piece of infrastructure. More >>
Queenstown Airport Corporation Announces Chair Resignation
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 9:40 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QAC Deputy Chair Mike Tod will assume the role of Acting Chair, subject to the necessary shareholder approval and appointment processes. More >>
New Sprung Floor To Level Up Sport At Wānaka Recreation Centre
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 4:41 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The indoor courts at WRC will close from 1 December to 31 January while the new floor is delivered and installed over the existing synthetic surface. The indoor courts will reopen on 1 February 2027. More >>
Creative Spaces Project Returns For 2026
Monday, 19 October 2026, 3:24 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Delivered in partnership by Queenstown Lakes District Council and Three Lakes Cultural Trust, the project pairs local artists, makers and performers with venues across the district, transforming everyday spaces into places of creative expression. More >>
How Do We Let The Dogs Out? QLDC Wants Your Say On Dog Rules In Our District
Monday, 12 October 2026, 1:54 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Formal consultation on QLDC’s draft Dog Control Policy 2027 and draft Dog Control Bylaw 2027 opens today, giving the community an opportunity to take a fresh look at how more than 6,000 registered dogs are managed across the district. More >>
Work To Begin On Golf Course Road And Ballantyne Road Roundabout
Thursday, 8 October 2026, 10:16 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC), working with Isaac Construction, is upgrading the intersection with a new ‘peanut-shaped’ roundabout. More >>
Work Begins On Wānaka Airport Master Plan
Friday, 25 September 2026, 2:22 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Wānaka Airport Liaison Committee (WALC) has begun its role as the programme’s community reference group, providing feedback on emerging issues, opportunities and draft outputs as the Master Plan develops. More >>
QLDC Approves Speed Management Plan
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 8:12 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Strategic Asset Manager Alison Tomlinson said vehicle speed plays a significant role in both the likelihood and severity of crashes. More >>
Conserve Water Notice Issued For Fernhill, Sunshine Bay, Queenstown CBD And Frankton Road
Friday, 28 August 2026, 2:36 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC infrastructure operations manager Simon Mason said residents in the affected areas should reduce water use where possible until normal operations can be resumed. More >>
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 >>
