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Medical event at Wānaka Recreation Centre

Monday, 12 August 2019, 7:39 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

A person suffered a medical event at Wānaka Recreation Centre this afternoon. Despite medical attention the person was not able to be revived and sadly passed away. More >>

Call for final nominations for Council and Community Board

Monday, 12 August 2019, 3:57 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

There’s just one week left to get your nomination in. That’s the message from QLDC Chief Executive Mike Theelen to anyone considering standing for office in this year’s local body election. Nominations close at 12.00pm on 16 August. To date, ... More >>

QLDC Provides Clear Direction to QAC on Future Development

Thursday, 8 August 2019, 2:40 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes Mayor Jim Boult opened today’s Full Council meeting by addressing the community concerns regarding the future development of the district’s two airports. More >>

QLDC launches motorcycle training initiative

Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 5:02 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Riding a motorcycle requires a high level of awareness and skill. This is especially true when navigating the Queenstown Lakes District’s roads, which can be a challenge for even the most experienced and capable riders. More >>

Repairs continue after water main closes roads

Friday, 2 August 2019, 5:26 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Repairs are continuing after a damaged water main closed streets in central Queenstown on Friday morning, though several stretches of road remain closed. Brunswick Street is now open, while Man and Thompson Streets will be closed between Lake Street and ... More >>

Damaged water main closes Queenstown streets

Friday, 2 August 2019, 12:43 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Thompson Street, Brunswick Street and Man Street in central Queenstown have been closed while repairs to a damaged water main are underway. More >>

Community feedback sought for draft climate action plan

Thursday, 1 August 2019, 2:00 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is one of the first councils in Aotearoa New Zealand to develop a draft climate action plan to tackle the effects of a changing climate. Today QLDC has released the draft plan for community feedback. More >>

QLDC Response to Wanaka Stakeholders Group

Tuesday, 30 July 2019, 2:10 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

On 22 July, Wanaka Stakeholders Group wrote to Hon. Shane Jones, Minister for Regional Economic Development regarding the proposed Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) investment in the development of Wānaka Airport. More >>

Community feedback sought on Wānaka Lakefront Development

Monday, 29 July 2019, 4:07 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Wānaka residents are being asked to share their feedback on a Concept Plan for Stage Three of the Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan, with an online survey available and three community drop-in sessions planned for early August. The Lakeside stage ... More >>

Illegally parked vehicles to be ticketed

Tuesday, 23 July 2019, 4:52 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

From Wednesday 24 July, vehicles illegally parked off roadways at Lake Hayes and Shotover Country will be ticketed. More >>

New cemetery fees incorporated into adoption Handbook

Friday, 12 July 2019, 9:23 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) Community and Services Committee has adopted the Cemeteries Handbook 2019, incorporating new cemetery fees consulted on as part of the Community Facilities Funding Policy (CFFP) review undertaken in December ... More >>

Work for temporary Luggate Memorial Hall replacement begins

Thursday, 11 July 2019, 9:30 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Preparatory work has begun ahead of the delivery and installation of the temporary replacement of Luggate Memorial Hall. More >>

Trade waste registration scheme introduced

Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 10:54 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Keeping Queenstown’s environment clean, healthy and beautiful is one of Queenstown Lakes District Council’s key priorities and aligns with the Enduring Landscapes vision in the 2018-2028 Ten Year Plan. To support this, QLDC is introducing a trade ... More >>

First commercial ratepayer survey begins

Thursday, 4 July 2019, 5:56 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Over the next four weeks, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will be conducting its first commercial ratepayer survey. The survey forms part of a wider review of how Council determines community satisfaction with the services it provides. QLDC ... More >>

New waste and recycling collection service starts Monday

Friday, 28 June 2019, 4:29 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The Queenstown Lakes District’s collective journey towards zero waste takes another step forward next week with a new district-wide residential waste and recycling collection service kicking off on 1 July. Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult said around ... More >>

Parking permit system introduced

Monday, 24 June 2019, 5:06 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is committed to providing efficient, convenient and fair parking throughout the Queenstown Lakes district. On 1 July QLDC is introducing a permit system affecting select groups for parking across the district. More >>

Final referendum result announced

Tuesday, 18 June 2019, 4:04 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The final count for Queenstown Lakes District Council’s referendum on a proposed visitor levy of short-term visitor accommodation has been confirmed. Full results are as follows: More >>

Mayor Boult delighted with provisional referendum result

Friday, 7 June 2019, 11:51 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes residents have spoken resoundingly in favour of a visitor levy for the district with 81.37% voting in support of the unique revenue stream. More >>

QLDC employees getting on their bikes

Tuesday, 4 June 2019, 3:44 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Think you’ve been seeing more Council staff out and about on their bikes? You’re right. More >>

Zero Waste initiative funding boost

Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 4:43 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Grants totalling almost $50,000 have been allocated through the first Waste Minimisation Community Funding round. Queenstown Lakes District Council General Manager Property and Infrastructure Peter Hansby said the Waste Minimisation Community Fund was an ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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