Queenstown Lakes District Council - Latest News [Page 38]
Google Trail View now live across Queenstown Trail Network
Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 4:40 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and Queenstown Trails Trust (QTT) are excited to announce the launch of Google ‘Trail View’, offering the well-established ‘Street View’ functionality of Google to the Queenstown Trail Network. The collaborative ... More >>
Green light for Ballantyne Road Upgrade
Monday, 13 May 2019, 9:34 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Responding to community concerns, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will be upgrading a section of Ballantyne Road in Wānaka following funding approval from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). Queenstown Lakes District Council General ... More >>
Wanaka Recreation Centre shortlisted for international award
Friday, 10 May 2019, 12:06 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Wanaka Recreation Centre has been recognised at the 2019 INDE.Awards that celebrate the Indo-Pacific region’s most progressive design and architecture. More >>
Frankton Transfer Station to close temporarily
Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 3:44 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Frankton Transfer Station will close to the public from 12 noon on 17 May until 8.00am on 20 May to allow for repairs. Queenstown Lakes District Council General Manager Property and Infrastructure Peter Hansby said the repairs were required before ... More >>
QLDC Confirms Purchase of Ladies Mile Property
Monday, 6 May 2019, 4:31 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has confirmed the purchase of 516 Frankton-Ladies Mile Highway. The acquisition is a valuable step towards the long-term development of much-needed community assets and services for the surrounding communities of Lake ... More >>
Upcoming changes to swim prices at Wanaka Recreation Centre
Wednesday, 1 May 2019, 4:30 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Prices for swimming at Wanaka Recreation Centre (WRC) are increasing from 1 July 2019 bringing them in line with current prices at Alpine Aqualand, the district’s other main council-managed aquatic facility located at Queenstown Events Centre. ... More >>
Brewery Creek and Reavers Lane - Natural Hazard review
Friday, 26 April 2019, 3:01 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
As part of the ongoing District Plan review, Queenstown Lakes District Council is considering changes to land use rules for the Reavers Lane and Brewery Creek areas (in the northern end of Gorge Road, Queenstown) where there are known natural hazards. More >>
Design team to be assembled for Luggate Memorial Hall
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 5:06 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has today released a request for proposal (RFP) to assemble a design team for the permanent replacement for Luggate Memorial Hall. More >>
Changes to Anzac Day 2019 commemorations
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 4:39 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
A number of Anzac Day 2019 commemoration events are scheduled to take place across the district this year with a few minor changes to proceedings. The parade part of Queenstown and Wānaka events won’t be held this year, and Arrowtown’s parade ... More >>
Open Letter from Mayor Boult - Proposed Visitor Levy
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 1:40 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Over the last few weeks I have grown increasingly concerned about the commentary emerging from parts of the local accommodation sector regarding the proposed visitor levy on which we will all be asked to vote in June. I am concerned because much of ... More >>
Support for Wanaka Masterplan
Monday, 15 April 2019, 4:25 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Wanaka community have come out in droves to share their views on the Wanaka Town Centre Masterplan and transport options. Queenstown Lakes District Deputy Mayor Calum MacLeod is thrilled with the response, which he says is unprecedented in the Queenstown ... More >>
QLDC to consider proposal for granting new lease
Monday, 15 April 2019, 4:24 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will be asked to consider granting a new lease to Coastguard Wanaka Lakes (CWL) over a portion of Eely Point Recreation Reserve. If approved, the new lease will allow CWL to undertake construction and operation ... More >>
Fiji readers to benefit from libraries’ book boost
Monday, 15 April 2019, 3:06 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Libraries has donated dozens of books to its counterparts in Fiji through the Pacific Libraries Project, a New Zealand-based charitable initiative. More >>
Final days to ensure voting eligibility for referendum
Friday, 5 April 2019, 3:56 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Electoral Roll for the Visitor Levy Referendum closes at noon on Tuesday, 9 April, and people need to be enrolled to ensure they can vote and have their say on this significant issue for our district’s future. On 7 March, Queenstown Lakes ... More >>
QLDC Reaches Preferred Bidder Milestone for Lakeview
Friday, 5 April 2019, 2:02 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has appointed a Preferred Bidder as it reaches the next milestone in developing an innovative and exciting future for the Lakeview site in Queenstown. QLDC Chief Executive Mike Theelen said that the Preferred ... More >>
Applications open for annual events funding
Monday, 1 April 2019, 3:49 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Applications have now opened for Queenstown Lakes District Council’s annual Events Fund and event organisers can submit their funding applications until 5.00pm on Tuesday 30 April 2019. More >>
Wakatipu Way to Go community engagement to start
Friday, 29 March 2019, 10:32 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
What would it take to get you out of your car? More public transport options? Safer opportunities to walk or cycle? A gondola along Queenstown Hill? A more frequent ferry service? Something else? This is your chance to help plan safe, accessible ... More >>
Community drop-in session
Thursday, 28 March 2019, 5:24 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Community drop-in session to find out more about Wanaka Lakefront Development Plan recommendations for Stage Two More >>
Mayor Boult Applauds Wakatipu High School Site Announcement
Thursday, 28 March 2019, 11:19 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult has applauded Ngāi Tahu Property’s proposed development of the former Wakatipu High School site announced earlier today. More >>
QLDC and Start Up Queenstown Lakes support Remote Economy
Tuesday, 19 March 2019, 7:43 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
One of the latest economic development initiatives for the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is aimed at gaining a better understanding of those who live in the district but earn their income elsewhere. More >>
