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Council Decision On Proposed Urban Intensification Variation
Monday, 9 February 2026, 8:46 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The decision follows a comprehensive formal submissions process which first began in August 2023, followed by hearings held in Arrowtown, Queenstown, and Wānaka in July and August 2025. More >>
QLDC Appoints Interim Chief Executive
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 4:48 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The appointment ensures the organisation and community have consistency and stability while work continues to recruit a Chief Executive. More >>
Community Invited To Have A Say On A Plan For The Kawarau Riverside Reserves In Frankton
Monday, 26 January 2026, 4:49 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC General Manager Community Services Kenneth Bailey encouraged the community, especially Frankton residents and users of the reserve areas, to read the draft plan and share their views. More >>
Former Tucker Beach Landfill Site Getting A Spruce Up
Friday, 23 January 2026, 11:24 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC has been consulting with affected partners and stakeholders including DOC, Queenstown Trails Trust, Tucker Beach Residents & Wildlife Trust groups and Kāi Tahu while planning the work. More >>
Council To Manage All Reserve Land At Mount Iron, Wānaka
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 5:48 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC and DOC will also be contacting all community groups and concession holders to advise of the change and plan to host a community morning tea onsite in the coming month. More >>
QLDC Mayor Encourages Community Members To Apply For Committee Positions
Monday, 19 January 2026, 11:42 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor John Glover is calling on suitably qualified and passionate members of the community to come forward and apply for one of the three seats on Council’s newly re-constituted Risk and Assurance Committee that are to ... More >>
Free Ride Smart, Boat Safe Workshops Offered Across Queenstown Lakes
Friday, 16 January 2026, 4:01 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Harbourmaster and Waterways Regulatory Services Manager Craig Fahey says the workshops are a proactive way to support safer behaviour on the water during the busy summer season. More >>
Temporary Ban On Freedom Camping At Allenby Place, Wānaka
Friday, 16 January 2026, 2:00 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
This temporary prohibition will be in place from Friday 23 January to Thursday 30 April 2026, allowing time for Council to determine the long-term suitability of this site for freedom camping. More >>
Closure To Skippers Bridge To Remain In Place Until Future Notice
Monday, 12 January 2026, 10:45 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The future of Skippers Bridge will need to be considered by Elected Members through Council’s annual planning process and prioritised alongside other investment needs across the network. More >>
Stage 1 Of Lakeview Settlement Confirmed
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 4:48 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Each parcel has a fixed base land payment, with additional profit share payments allowing Council to benefit from value uplift and development success. More >>
Most Facilities At Frankton Golf Centre Back To Normal After Recent Fire
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 2:52 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Mr Battrick thanked everyone involved with getting the facility back open, and said QLDC and Inspire Golf – that operates the course’s coaching and retail services on behalf of the Council – were now looking to the future. More >>
Family-Friendly Lakefront Celebrations For New Year's Eve
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 10:34 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Organised by Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) on behalf of locals and visitors, things kick off at 1.00pm in Queenstown and 2.00pm in Wānaka with family-friendly entertainment down at Earnslaw Park and the Dinosaur Park respectively. More >>
District Court Imposes Substantial Fines And Remediation Costs On Companies Responsible For Reavers Lane Debris Slip
Monday, 22 December 2025, 4:12 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Judge Hassan found that Skyline and Naylor Love in particular were culpable for serious dereliction concerning the environment. His Honour described this as “appalling.” More >>
'Stage 3’ Upgrades Completed At Shotover Wastewater Facility
Monday, 22 December 2025, 2:22 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The ‘Stage 3’ upgrade also included converting part of one of the old oxidation ponds into a calamity basin. More >>
Slip, Slop, Slap, And Put A Wrap On That Sprinkler To Save Water This Summer
Monday, 22 December 2025, 12:02 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
With water restrictions always a possibility as summer wears on and reservoir levels drop, signage has been erected in several locations throughout Queenstown Lakes District. More >>
Parking Options Available In Queenstown And Wānaka Over Summer
Friday, 19 December 2025, 4:57 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
With Orbus’ buses running throughout the festive season except for on Christmas Day, services remain an affordable and easy way to move around the area and help reduce congestion. More >>
Community Feedback Sought To Inform Council’s Next Long Term Plan
Friday, 19 December 2025, 3:01 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Long Term Plan sets the direction of the Council for the next ten years, providing a long-term focus on how it will deliver local infrastructure, facilities and services for the district. More >>
Otago Central Lakes Regional Deal Negotiations Continue
Friday, 19 December 2025, 12:51 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Otago Central Lakes Regional Deal is intended to deliver improved economic, environmental, and social outcomes for the subregion. This includes investment in transport infrastructure to ease congestion and improve resilience. More >>
45 Minute Closures And Stop/Go On Section Of Crown Range Road To Address Rockfall Protection Fencing
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 11:32 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The worksite is located just north of the summit and on the Cardrona side. More >>
New Traffic And Parking Bylaw Adopted And Now In Effect
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 11:47 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The bylaw plays an important role in enabling Council to regulate behaviour on roads throughout the district, establishing traffic and parking controls to help promote public safety, address obstructions, and balance road use between different users. More >>
