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Mayor Boult Urges People To Stay Inside, Save Lives
Friday, 27 March 2020, 7:02 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult is strongly urging people to abide by the government’s rules and stay inside during the COVID-19 lockdown. There have been a number of reports of people going outside and continuing to partake in leisure ... More >>
Mayor Boult Applauds Support For Migrant Workers
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 5:21 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
At his urgent request, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult met this afternoon via video conferencing with the Honourable Iain Lees-Galloway, Minister of Immigration. The meeting has delivered significant progress in assisting the district’s immigrant ... More >>
Alert Level 4 – What This Means For QLDC Services
Wednesday, 25 March 2020, 4:38 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has provided full details of the available services during the alert level 4 lock down period. QLDC Chief Executive Mike Theelen said that local government has been identified as an essential service but the safety ... More >>
Urgent Consideration Given To District’s Welfare Issues
Tuesday, 24 March 2020, 5:28 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
A looming welfare crisis in the Queenstown Lakes District is being given urgent consideration, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult confirmed today. There are a significant number of migrant visa workers across the district who are losing their ... More >>
QLDC Provides Guidance For Visiting Campers
Tuesday, 24 March 2020, 4:48 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
With Aotearoa New Zealand moving to a phase of Alert Level 4 in response to the current COVID-19 outbreak, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is providing guidance for visiting campers. Everyone is now required to lock down from midnight ... More >>
Mayor Boult Responds To COVID-19 Alert Level Announcement
Monday, 23 March 2020, 7:37 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult has called on the community to take a breath, understand the latest announcement and calmly prepare for the four-week lock down period. “This is a time where humanity and kindness need to come to the fore. ... More >>
COVID-19 – QLDC Mayor Announces Facility Closure
Sunday, 22 March 2020, 5:33 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Following the Government announcement yesterday that Aotearoa New Zealand is now at Covid-19 Alert Level Two, QLDC has taken the view to act swiftly around the inevitable closure of public facilities. “From 8pm (close of business) tomorrow our two recreation ... More >>
Confirmed COVID-19 Case In Wānaka – A Message From Mayor Boult
Sunday, 22 March 2020, 3:58 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult has reiterated the need to follow all Ministry of Health advice in the light of today’s confirmed case of COVID-19 in Wānaka. “I have been advised that this first case in the Upper Clutha is a male ... More >>
QLDC Supports COVID-19 Community Response And Recovery
Friday, 20 March 2020, 3:10 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Community resilience and a strong local network are key to getting through the current COVID-19 outbreak. That’s the view of Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Emergency Management Acting Controller Meaghan Miller. Making connections, swapping ... More >>
Mayor Boult Convenes COVID-19 Meeting With Long-Term Recovery Focus
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 4:33 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult has kick-started the challenging conversation about how the district recovers at the other end of the COVID-19 outbreak. “This problem will not go away quickly. We are a district that is pretty much dependent ... More >>
QLDC Support For Self-Isolation
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 10:49 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is providing information and advice for locals and overseas visitors who are required to self-isolate during the COVID-19 outbreak. QLDC’s Acting Emergency Management Controller Peter Hansby said the Council’s ... More >>
Mayor Boult Welcomes Economic Support Package
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 3:21 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult has welcomed a statement from Finance Minister Grant Robertson detailing Government’s $12.1 billion fiscal response to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Minister Robertson and his government colleagues are to ... More >>
QLDC Progresses COVID-19 Response Plans
Monday, 16 March 2020, 11:33 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Emergency Management Team is considering support options for locals and visitors needing to self-isolate due to COVID-19 concerns. At a meeting this morning, the Mayor and senior Council staff discussed what support ... More >>
Increased Flushing Of Wet Wipes Causing Concern
Monday, 16 March 2020, 9:43 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
A large spike in the number of wet wipes being flushed down our district’s toilets is causing concern. Queenstown Lakes District Council General Manager Property and Infrastructure Peter Hansby issued a reminder to all residents and visitors that ... More >>
Confirmed COVID-19 Case In Queenstown – A Message From Mayor Boult
Sunday, 15 March 2020, 4:10 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult has advised that in all matters relating to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) both Council and the community need to continue to take our lead from the Ministry of Health. This statement comes in the light of ... More >>
QLDC Responds To COVID-19 Border Measures
Sunday, 15 March 2020, 12:30 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC Responds to COVID-19 Border Measures Yesterday’s announcement from the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern advising of new steps to protect New Zealanders from COVID-19 will no doubt have a significant impact on the Queenstown Lakes District. “First ... More >>
Queenstown Lakes District Receives International Sustainability Award
Friday, 13 March 2020, 4:28 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Queenstown Lakes District’s reputation as clean, green and sustainable has received a further boost after being named one of New Zealand’s three Tree Cities of the World. The programme, which is run by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food ... More >>
Climate Action Plan To Be Considered
Wednesday, 11 March 2020, 4:54 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Councillors will be asked to adopt a Climate Action Plan at the full Council meeting on Thursday 12 March. QLDC Chief Executive Mike Theelen said the draft plan has been developed following many months of expert advice and ... More >>
Alpine Aqualand Reopens On Monday
Wednesday, 11 March 2020, 2:30 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Swimmers, splashers, sliders and soakers are all invited to jump back in to Alpine Aqualand, the district’s main aquatic facility located at Queenstown Events Centre (QEC), from Monday 16 March when it reopens after the successful completion of repairs ... More >>
Queenstown Welcomes New Citizens In Largest-ever Ceremony
Wednesday, 4 March 2020, 1:45 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
99 people received their New Zealand citizenship at the Queenstown Lakes District’s largest-ever citizenship ceremony on Tuesday 3 March. The ceremony, which took place at Queenstown’s Memorial Centre, saw the new citizens enjoy performances by a local ... More >>
