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'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 >>
Community Invited To Learn About Future Disposal Options For Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant
Friday, 5 December 2025, 5:04 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The project aims to determine and implement a sustainable, environmentally friendly, and futureproofed method for discharging treated wastewater from Shotover WWTP. More >>
Frankton Track Closing In January For Work To Install New Wastewater Pipe
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 12:54 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Pedestrians and cyclists will be detoured alongside Frankton Road during this time, and work is underway to develop a traffic management plan to ensure appropriate interventions are in place to make the detour safe to use. More >>
Freedom Camping Bylaw To Support Responsible Camping
Friday, 28 November 2025, 3:03 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Community Services General Manager Ken Bailey said the new bylaw aims to balance community concerns about freedom camping while staying within the requirements of the Freedom Camping Act. More >>
Arrowtown Memorial Pool Open For The 2025/26 Season
Friday, 28 November 2025, 1:57 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Originally introduced in 2019, the boiler was only supposed to survive one season but has lived a good life running well for four seasons. More >>
Legal Proceedings Concerning Ballantyne Road Site Before The High Court
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 11:14 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC disputes this claim and maintains that the land has continuously been required for public use, most recently sports and recreation purposes. More >>
Senior Housing Properties To Remain In Permanent Community Ownership
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 3:11 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC General Manager of Property & Infrastructure Tony Avery said, the transfer would allow for more specialised management of the senior housing portfolio. More >>
Queenstown Lakes Libraries Launches Summer Reading Challenge
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 2:32 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes Libraries Children’s Librarian Shana Makuta said each year the Summer Reading Challenge is designed to inspire young readers to learn something new, have fun, and most importantly, to keep reading over the summer. More >>
Abatement Notices Received For Performance Issues At Wānaka Wastewater Treatment Plant
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 2:48 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC General Manager Property & Infrastructure, Tony Avery said while the situation was disappointing, QLDC is cooperating fully with ORC and actions were already underway to address the issues. More >>
Performance Issues Being Addressed At Wānaka Wastewater Treatment Plant
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 10:30 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
When these biological processes become stressed, those microbes do not settle as effectively, increasing organic and nutrient content within treated wastewater and contributing to blockages downstream in disposal fields. More >>
Capacity And Environmental Benefits Part Of Wastewater Upgrades In Queenstown
Friday, 7 November 2025, 4:16 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The first stage of work begins on Monday 10 November and will involve crews installing a new watermain on the eastern side of Robins Road, requiring a temporary closure to a section of footpath. More >>
Rainbow Run To Kick Start Summerdaze 2025/26
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 4:50 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Community Partnerships Advisor Marie Schmidt said Summerdaze is all about community connection and enjoying the beauty of our district. More >>
Government Approves QLDC Water Services Delivery Plan
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 4:46 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC submitted its plan on 1 September in line with timings set by the Act. It reflects a separate decision made at the Full Council Meeting on 31 July to create a specific Council Controlled Organisation to deliver water services in the district. More >>
Connecting Creativity With Places Across The Queenstown Lakes District
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 12:51 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Over 19 local artists will showcase works ranging from light installations & paintings to performances & historic photos, bringing creativity into venues including Mountain Club, Steamer Wharf, 47 Frocks, Wānaka Recreation Centre & Queenstown Marina More >>
