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Community Encouraged To Have A Say On A Plan For Mount Iron In Wānaka
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 11:11 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC General Manager Community Services, Kenneth Bailey shared the importance of hearing from different groups and people from across our community on the draft plan, especially those who took the time to provide feedback during the early engagement ... More >>
Free Mulch Giveaway Coming Up For Keen Green Thumbs And Gardeners
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 5:45 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Solid Waste Officer Cathy Patoine shared the initiative provided a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community. The mulch is produced from green waste that is diverted through the Council transfer stations. More >>
Council Confirms Election Of Queenstown Airport Chairperson
Monday, 30 September 2024, 9:52 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Mayor Glyn Lewers confirmed that Councillors agreed to adopt the QLDC Governance Subcommittee’s recommendation during a public excluded session of the Full Council meeting on Thursday 19 September. More >>
Get On Board: Have Your Say On QLDC’s Draft Navigation Safety Bylaw 2025
Monday, 30 September 2024, 12:36 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Monitoring, Enforcement & Environmental Manager, Isabelle Logez, acknowledged how important our lakes and rivers are to both residents and visitors. “Our waterways are vital to our district, and ensuring navigation ... More >>
Get Active Community Grant To Provide Over 1,400 Entries To Sport And Recreation Facilities And Programmes
Friday, 27 September 2024, 3:10 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Sport, recreation and play are essential for one's health and wellbeing. This grant provides the opportunity for community members to access our facilities who otherwise wouldn’t have had the means. More >>
QLDC Chief Executive Remuneration Review
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 7:16 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The performance review process was facilitated by independent specialist consultants, Decipher, to ensure an objective and robust evaluation. More >>
Council Responds To Court Decision On Freedom Camping Bylaw
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 3:08 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Council is now taking some time to understand the judgement and determine next steps for managing camping over the summer. This will include providing more information and signage for freedom campers. More >>
Long Term Plan 2024-2034 Adopted By Councillors
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 5:47 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Its adoption at today’s Full Council meeting confirmed a $2.4b capital expenditure programme, with the first three years predominantly focused on delivering essential three-water infrastructure across the district. It also confirmed an average increase ... More >>
Charges Filed For Alleged Breaches Of The Resource Management Act
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:51 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The defendants are due to appear in the Queenstown District Court on 21 October 2024. More >>
Welcoming Week To Highlight Culture And Community In Queenstown Lakes District
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:33 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Chief Operating Officer of the Three Lakes Cultural Trust, Samantha Kirk, emphasised the importance of the initiative and creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels they belong. More >>
Have Your Say On The Jardine Park Development Plan
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:32 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is asking for community feedback on a draft development plan for Jardine Park, a large public recreation reserve located in Kelvin Heights on the shores of Lake Whakatipu. More >>
Submissions Sought On Latest Changes To Guide Land Development And Subdivision Infrastructure
Monday, 26 August 2024, 12:05 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC General Manager Property & Infrastructure, Tony Avery shared the latest updates to the Code of Practice would ensure infrastructure across subdivisions and developments was functional, consistent, able to be operated and maintained safely, and built ... More >>
Mayor Lewers Welcomes Winter Pride 2024
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 5:16 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
On behalf of Queenstown Lakes District Council, I’d like to welcome Winter Pride back to Queenstown and the wider district today. Running for 11 days, it’s the largest event in the southern hemisphere celebrating the Rainbow community and which, ... More >>
Mayor Lewers Acknowledges Airport’s Strong Performance
Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 10:11 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers has acknowledged a successful year for the Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) which today released its financial report for 2023-2024. More >>
Council Accepts Environment Court Decision On Sticky Forest
Monday, 19 August 2024, 4:30 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has confirmed it intends to accept and abide by the recent decision of the Environment Court regarding zoning of the land in Wānaka known as Sticky Forest. QLDC Chief Executive Mike Theelen said Council ... More >>
Overdue Fines Removed In New Chapter For Queenstown Lakes District Libraries
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 1:49 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
This is a significant moment for libraries throughout the Queenstown Lakes and a big step towards making these vital community spaces more inclusive and supportive of residents and visitors to the district. More >>
Work Restarts On Roundabout At Ballantyne Road And Riverbank Road In Wānaka
Friday, 9 August 2024, 4:02 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Over the next eleven weeks crews will work to construct new entry points for the future roundabout, and install lighting to improve visibility at the intersection, following stormwater upgrades and preparatory work that was completed earlier in ... More >>
Safer Crossing Point For Kids Coming To State Highway And Wānaka’s Town Centre
Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 2:45 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) General Manager Property & Infrastructure, Tony Avery said the crossing point over SH84 was a critical part of creating a safe connection children could use to move between local schools and the Wānaka Recreation ... More >>
Experienced Financial Leader Appointed New QLDC General Manager
Monday, 5 August 2024, 6:46 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has appointed Katherine Harbrow to the position of Assurance, Finance and Risk General Manager. Ms Harbrow, who officially starts her new role on 12 August, succeeds long-standing Council manager Stewart ... More >>
Future Proofing Queenstown Lakes’ Economy — Economic Diversification Plan Endorsed By QLDC
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 4:20 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Endorsement of the Queenstown Lakes Economic Diversification Plan at today’s full council meeting marks an exciting step toward future proofing the local economy. More >>
