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QLDC Continues Assistance Programmes Across Region
Thursday, 21 May 2020, 5:02 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on Queenstown’s tourism economy, affecting everyone from seasonal workers to home owners. As a result, many are facing tough financial challenges. Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has provided a range ... More >>
Queenstown Lakes District Libraries To Reopen On Monday
Saturday, 16 May 2020, 4:12 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Library buildings in Arrowtown, Frankton, Hāwea, Queenstown and Wānaka will reopen their doors to the community on Monday morning (18 May) following a huge increase in the number of people accessing online eLibrary services during lockdown. The shared ... More >>
Swim, Gym And Sport Staff On Their Marks To Reopen On Saturday
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 4:27 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will reopen most of its remaining sport and recreation facilities at 8.00am this Saturday (16 May) including swimming pools, indoor courts, outdoor turf, gym and group fitness studios. In addition, council-managed ... More >>
Mayor Jim Boult Comments On Additional Welfare Support Measures
Monday, 11 May 2020, 4:29 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult comments on additional Otago Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) funding for the Queenstown Lakes District: “I am extremely proud of the significant welfare response to the crisis we are seeing in the Lakes ... More >>
Ballantyne Road Speed Limit To Change
Friday, 8 May 2020, 4:15 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The speed limit on Ballantyne Road will drop today following requests from the community through the Speed Limit Bylaw review last year, and further consultation on the change back in February. As of Friday 8 May, signage has been erected and the following ... More >>
Mayor Boult Welcomes Details Of Alert Level 2
Thursday, 7 May 2020, 4:46 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult applauded today’s announcement on what COVID-19 Alert Level 2 will look like, and the positive steps that it will mean for our district. “In no uncertain terms, I can tell you it will be a huge relief to ... More >>
Recovery Taskforces Taking Shape
Thursday, 7 May 2020, 4:15 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Some of the brightest minds in the Queenstown Lakes District met for the second time on 29 April to kick start the Community and Economic Recovery taskforces. The taskforce steering group was announced by Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult ... More >>
QLDC Announces Level Three Services
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 4:05 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
As Aotearoa New Zealand transitions to alert level three, there will be minor changes in several of the services delivered by Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC). As under level four, the main Council phone line will be operating and the priority ... More >>
Mayor Boult On Council’s COVID-19 Response And Recovery
Friday, 24 April 2020, 11:44 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
At yesterday’s Full Council meeting, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult addressed fellow elected members and the community on the QLDC response to COVID-19 and the emerging recovery programme. The following is the address which he delivered: ... More >>
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult Endorses Greatest Needs Fund
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 1:21 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Wakatipu Greatest Needs Fund, established by the Wakatipu Community Foundation in response to the Covid-19 crisis to help support the district’s most vulnerable residents, has drawn strong endorsement from Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim ... More >>
Mayor Boult Backs Calls To Extend Jobseeker Benefit To Migrants
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 9:20 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult has backed calls to help migrants access the government’s jobseeker benefit during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Queenstown branches of the Salvation Army and Citizens Advice Bureau and the Queenstown and ... More >>
Councillors Asked To Focus On Modified Post-COVID SOI
Monday, 20 April 2020, 1:27 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
In direct response to COVID-19, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) elected members are being asked to agree the proposed Statement of Intent (SOI) from Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) at this Thursday’s Council meeting. The recommended course ... More >>
Mayor Boult Pleased With Migrant Visa Changes
Friday, 17 April 2020, 9:34 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult has commended central government on its moves to loosen visa restrictions for overseas workers. The New Zealand Government has agreed to relax visa conditions for a short period to allow temporary migrant ... More >>
QLDC Seeks Boost To Local Economy Through Infrastructure Developments
Thursday, 16 April 2020, 5:19 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is hoping to kick-start the district’s economy with Government funding, bringing in over 1,600 jobs and upwards of $1b in economic benefits. The Council is requesting $68M in contributions from the Crown ... More >>
Queenstown Lakes District Faces Unprecedented Welfare Crisis
Thursday, 16 April 2020, 5:13 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Queenstown Lakes District is potentially facing an unprecedented welfare crisis with thousands of people requesting support. These include migrant workers, many of whom will be essential to the district’s economic recovery, who are currently ... More >>
Councillors Support Local Residents And Businesses By Approving New Rent Relief Policy
Thursday, 16 April 2020, 1:21 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) elected members have today adopted a new Rent Relief Policy to help mitigate the potential social and economic impacts of COVID-19 in the district. At an extraordinary meeting of Full Council this afternoon, ... More >>
Otago Mayoral Forum Members Donate 10% Of Pay To Local Causes
Wednesday, 15 April 2020, 5:03 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
On behalf of the Otago Mayoral Forum: Otago Mayoral Forum members Jim Boult, Bryan and Tim Cadogan, Aaron Hawkins, Marian Hobbs and Gary Kircher will be donating 10% of their pay to local charities of their choosing for the next six months in response ... More >>
QLDC Issues Glass Recycling Reminder
Thursday, 9 April 2020, 3:56 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
With contamination of glass recycling causing concern, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) would like to remind residents to recycle with care during the COVID-19 lockdown. While this is a stressful – and often confusing – time for all of us, ... More >>
QLDC Targets Lower Average Rates Increase
Wednesday, 8 April 2020, 3:38 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
At the request of the Queenstown Lakes District Mayor and Councillors, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) officers are aiming to significantly reduce 2020-2021 Annual Plan rates increases to approximately 1.8% in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. ... More >>
All Trail Users Encouraged To Be Courteous During Lockdown
Wednesday, 8 April 2020, 1:51 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
While Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) tracks and trails are open during the COVID-19 lockdown, it’s vital to stick to rules around track behaviours and, especially, physical distancing. There have been a number of complaints about behaviour ... More >>
