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Positive Impact Of Local Events Recognised With Latest Council Grants
Wednesday, 19 July 2023, 11:11 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Nearly half a million dollars of grant funding is set to offer locals and visitors opportunities to experience a wide range of events, as well as spark an uplift for the economy. Councillors approved Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) latest ... More >>
Long-serving Council Staff Member Appointed Planning And Development General Manager
Monday, 17 July 2023, 2:08 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has appointed David Wallace permanently to the position of Planning & Development General Manager. Mr Wallace had been acting GM since January following his predecessor Tony Avery’s move across ... More >>
Council Urges Freedom Campers To Take Note Of New Laws And Potential Fines
Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 4:41 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
With new government legislation affecting where and how freedom camping can take place now law, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is reminding campers to get up to speed on the rules to avoid having to pay increased infringement fees. QLDC ... More >>
Joint Plan To Address Anderson Road Flooding
Tuesday, 4 July 2023, 3:45 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
A new underground drainage system at the corner of Anderson and Aubrey Roads in Wānaka is being installed to tackle localised flooding after heavy rain events. Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Property and Infrastructure General Manager ... More >>
Councillors Adopt QLDC Annual Plan
Friday, 30 June 2023, 3:54 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Councillors have voted to adopt the 2023-2024 Annual Plan which includes the proposed investment in infrastructure and community services for the coming year, as well as changes to user fees and Council rates. The final plan ... More >>
Join The Community Conversation On Arts, Culture And Heritage
Monday, 26 June 2023, 3:40 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Local community input is helping shape an Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy for our district, which is being developed in partnership by Three Lakes Cultural Trust and Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC). Six district-wide hui were held late ... More >>
Community Asked To Suggest Potential Future Urban Development Sites
Friday, 16 June 2023, 5:11 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is seeking input to inform development of the Spatial Plan 2024 Gen 2.0, which builds on the Queenstown Lakes Spatial Plan adopted in 2021. This public ‘call for sites’ process invites the community to ... More >>
Workforce Squeeze Eases For Queenstown Lakes As Retention Becomes Focus
Friday, 26 May 2023, 10:04 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The latest quarterly labour market snapshot report for Queenstown Lakes shows a sharp lift in the availability of workers for the district. As well as labour market growth of 2,500 additional jobs compared to one year ago, hospitality employment ... More >>
Council Invites Expressions Of Interest For Climate Reference Group Chair
Thursday, 25 May 2023, 7:24 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Applications are currently being sought for the role of Chair for the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Independent Climate Reference Group (CRG). The CRG has been advising Council on climate and biodiversity action since August 2020. It ... More >>
Cheaper Hot Showers To Help Those In Need This Winter
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 4:37 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
A hot shower is now more accessible by those going through difficult times this winter after Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) reduced the cost of showers at Queenstown Events Centre and Wānaka Recreation Centre. Showers at both facilities ... More >>
Wānaka Airport Liaison Committee Chair Brings Strong Governance Experience
Friday, 12 May 2023, 6:54 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has appointed the former Chief Executive of Environment Southland, Rob Phillips as independent chair of the newly formed Wānaka Airport Liaison Committee. QLDC Chief Executive Mike Theelen confirmed that Councillors ... More >>
Preliminary Result Announced In QLDC By-election
Friday, 5 May 2023, 7:11 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Based on an initial preliminary result, Melissa White has been elected to the Queenstown Lakes District Council in the Arrowtown-Kawarau Ward by-election that closed at midday today. Ms White received 767 votes, ahead of sole challenger John Glover with 741 ... More >>
Feedback Sought On Queenstown Lakes Joint Housing Action Plan
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 3:18 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Feedback is now open on a draft Joint Housing Action Plan (JHAP) for Queenstown Lakes, working towards a vision for improving homeowner and renter access to affordable housing. Identified as a priority initiative in the Queenstown Lakes spatial plan ... More >>
Everyone Welcome At Tree Planting To Commemorate Coronation Of His Majesty King Charles III
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 7:34 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and Mayor Glyn Lewers are hosting a tree planting at Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens to commemorate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and The Queen Consort, starting at 11.00am on Saturday 6 May. QLDC ... More >>
Chance To Name Grit And CMA Trucks Kicks Off Winter Road Safety Campaign
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 10:22 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Could “Gritney Spears” stop your winter mornings being toxic? Will “Spready Mercury” break you free from the icy conditions? With winter fast approaching and the return of grit and CMA trucks working to keep roads safe in the district, Queenstown ... More >>
Formal Submissions Open On Te Pūtahi Ladies Mile Variation
Friday, 28 April 2023, 10:30 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has notified a variation to rezone land located in Te Pūtahi Ladies Mile Corridor to provide for future housing demand in the district. QLDC Acting General Manager Planning & Development, David Wallace ... More >>
Public Ownership Of Land On Mount Iron Nears Completion
Monday, 24 April 2023, 3:17 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
100 hectares of land on Mount Iron and Little Mount Iron in Wānaka is one step closer to coming into public ownership, with fencing around the site near completion and settlement on the land purchase expected in early May 2023. Queenstown Lakes ... More >>
Funding Available To Support Community Driven Waste Minimisation Initiatives
Friday, 14 April 2023, 11:15 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Do you have a great idea that could help our community reduce or divert waste from landfill? Now’s your chance to bring it to life with funding from the 2023 Queenstown Lakes District Council Waste Minimisation Community Fund. Applications for the fund ... More >>
Council Funding Available For Local Events To Boost Their ‘Wow Factor’
Monday, 3 April 2023, 3:01 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
With a huge variety of cultural, sporting and community events firmly back on the calendar, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is inviting organisers to apply for grants to help them deliver successful and sustainable entertainment. QLDC Relationship ... More >>
QLDC Seeks Submissions On Two Public Place Bylaws
Monday, 3 April 2023, 11:15 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The community and interested stakeholders can now have their say on two updated draft bylaws: the Activities in Public Places Bylaw 2023 and the Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw 2018 . Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) approved both ... More >>
