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First Test Results Following Direct Discharge Of Treated Wastewater Well Within Consent Limits
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 2:34 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
For compliance purposes we test samples taken immediately downstream of the last treatment process within the plant, in this case the UV disinfection step, QLDC Infrastructure Operations Manager Simon Mason said. More >>
Local Groups Encouraged To Apply For Funding Through QLDC Community Fund
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 1:50 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Community Partnerships Manager Marie Day encourages eligible groups to apply for one year of operational or project funding. More >>
Fire At Whakatipu Recycling Centre: Responsible Battery Disposal Matters
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 12:12 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The 2023/2024 Solid Waste Analysis for Queenstown Lakes District shows hazardous waste in kerbside collections has more than doubled since 2019. Lithium-ion batteries and vapes (e-cigarettes) are of particular concern, as they are highly flammable ... More >>
QLDC Events Funding Round Opens For Applications
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 11:15 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Last year 20 events received funding including Wānaka A&P Show, Arrowtown Autumn Festival, Queenstown Multicultural Festival, Wānaka Festival of Colour, Queenstown Marathon, Wao Summit, and a wide range of large and small events. More >>
Direct Discharge Of Treated Wastewater Into Shotover River To Commence On Monday Morning
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 3:53 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The use of emergency powers has been confirmed following notification by QAC of increased waterfowl activity around the ponded field which poses an elevated risk to aircraft operations in the area (including being close to/under the main flight path). More >>
Overnight Closures To Glenda Drive In Frankton For Pavement Replacemen
Friday, 28 March 2025, 11:46 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) General Manager Property & Infrastructure, Tony Avery shared the work on Glenda Drive was being carried out at night to avoid the significant disruption likely from trying to complete it during the day. More >>
Update On Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant
Friday, 21 March 2025, 5:52 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The workshop was held with the public excluded as it covered ongoing legal proceedings & contained privileged legal advice. Council will provide the wider community with more information about its plans in the coming weeks as the work programme is confirmed ... More >>
QLDC User Fees And Charges Now Open For Submissions
Friday, 21 March 2025, 12:06 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC delivers a range of user-pays services across the district, with fees and charges associated with these services helping offset costs for users who directly benefit, reducing the financial burden on ratepayers. More >>
New Navigation Safety Bylaw 2025 Adopted In Queenstown Lakes District
Friday, 21 March 2025, 11:59 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Councillors approved the new bylaw at yesterday’s Council meeting, with the new rules coming into effect immediately. Shaped by community input, the bylaw balances navigation safety and diverse waterway use. More >>
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 >>
