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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 >>

A Plan To Make The Places We Love More Welcoming For Everyone

Thursday, 1 August 2024, 10:57 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has been working with the community to develop a three-year Welcoming Plan for the district to ensure that all newcomers are able to thrive. More >>

Independent Hearing Panel Recommendation On Inclusionary Housing Variation Released

Tuesday, 30 July 2024, 3:47 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

QLDC General Manager Planning & Development, Dave Wallace acknowledged the Panel found more research and assessment was required to confirm whether a Variation such as the one put before them would be effective. More >>

QLDC Launches Get Active Community Grant To Promote Community Wellbeing

Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 10:22 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is launching the 2024 Get Active Community Grant to help get more people, more active, more often. More >>

New Fees And Charges In Place For Many Council Services

Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 1:28 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The changes follow community consultation on proposed fee increases in the areas of environmental health, sport and recreation, community facilities/parks and reserves, libraries, planning and development, parking, mooring and jetty fees, and Wānaka ... More >>

Mayor Urges Residents To Submit On Long Term Plan

Monday, 15 July 2024, 5:00 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Consultation opened on 27 June and to date just over 150 submissions have been received. Submissions close on Sunday 28 July, meaning there’s two weeks left for people to have a say. More >>

Free Events In Queenstown To Improve Wellbeing And Help Warm Up Winter

Friday, 5 July 2024, 7:45 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The initiative includes a range of workshops and activities to cater to all interests and age groups, with events kicking off in Queenstown from early July this year, running all the way through until the end of August. A programme of events for Wānaka ... More >>

Next Stage Of Wānaka Lakefront Plans To Enhance Active Travel Connections And Improve Safety

Thursday, 4 July 2024, 5:06 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Work is set to begin on Stage Five of the Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan (WLDP) this month, which will see improvements made to safety and existing active travel connections on the lakefront between Wānaka’s marina and yacht club. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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