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Wanaka Pool Project Update
Monday, 4 September 2017, 12:08 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Construction of the new $12.28m Wanaka Pool, adjacent to the Wanaka Recreation Centre at Three Parks, is approximately 50 per cent complete and beginning to take shape. The foundations and stainless steel pool walls are in place and the public will see ... More >>
Near-drowning a reminder for water safety in the district
Tuesday, 29 August 2017, 5:31 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC wishes to remind anyone visiting lakes or rivers in the district to take extra care around the water after a 26-year old backpacker was rescued after nearly drowning while trying to cross the Glenorchy delta this afternoon. More >>
QLDC charged under RMA
Monday, 28 August 2017, 4:33 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
On Friday 25 August Queenstown Lakes District Council was served with a summons in relation to a charge laid by the Otago Regional Council. QLDC has been charged with an offence under section 338 of the Resource Management Act (1991), for the discharge ... More >>
QLDC Chief Executive Review
Thursday, 17 August 2017, 4:23 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Council has moved to extend the term of Queenstown Lakes District Council Chief Executive Mike Theelen, QLDC Mayor Jim Boult confirmed today. More >>
QLDC Housing Taskforce determined to meet challenge
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 3:08 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Innovative solutions designed to alleviate the affordable housing challenge in the Queenstown Lakes District are being honed by the QLDC Housing Taskforce. In April the Council announced the new taskforce formed by Queenstown Lakes District Mayor ... More >>
Queenstown Lakes District Council Wanaka Ward By-election
Friday, 28 July 2017, 2:34 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council 2017 Wanaka Ward By-election PRELIMINARY RESULT Wanaka Ward (1 vacancy) Votes Received SMITH, Quentin 1,371 BATTSON, Jude 968 HUDSON, Wayne 577 SPEARING, Eddie Independent 446 INFORMAL 1 BLANK VOTING PAPERS The voter ... More >>
Enforcement action not to be taken for night flight breach
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 2:47 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will not take any enforcement in relation to a breach of curfew by the Queenstown Airport Corporation. A flight in May departed 13 minutes outside the airport’s 10pm curfew. The matter was reviewed without prejudice ... More >>
Frankton traffic improvements an immediate success
Wednesday, 19 July 2017, 2:53 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Latest figures show the stage one opening of Hawthorne Drive, alongside several other changes implemented last month have made a significant improvement to traffic and congestion issues across Frankton. More >>
HIF Announcement
Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 4:06 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The announcement by the Honourable Nick Smith today regarding a major new funding stream to boost the potential for affordable housing in the Queenstown Lakes District has been applauded by QLDC Mayor Jim Boult. "It's a bold commitment on the part ... More >>
Queenstown Town Centre Masterplan
Monday, 10 July 2017, 12:28 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) today unveiled an ambitious range of proposals to enhance the Queenstown Town Centre, looking ahead to 2050. More >>
Mayor and Council Back Events
Friday, 30 June 2017, 10:04 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has affirmed its investment in events in the district. QLDC Mayor Jim Boult said the Council was delighted to continue its commitment to ensuring the success of local events, some of which had not only local and national ... More >>
Solutions sought for Glenorchy wastewater system
Friday, 23 June 2017, 10:27 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council will seek input from the Glenorchy Community as it pushes ahead to develop plans to find a suitable solution to meet the township’s sewerage needs. More >>
Queenstown becomes New Zealand’s first town with 4.5G
Wednesday, 21 June 2017, 9:08 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult welcomes the announcement by Spark that Queenstown has become the first town capable of getting the fastest mobile data speeds in the country. More >>
Stage one of Hawthorne Drive to open this week
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 2:53 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Stage one of Hawthorne Drive is almost complete, with contractors working hard to get the final pieces in place before it is officially opened by Mayor Jim Boult this Thursday. Formerly known as the Eastern Access Road, Hawthorne Drive will provide ... More >>
Community feedback proposed for future of Ladies Mile
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 11:05 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Potential options for the development of Queenstown’s Ladies Mile will be discussed by the Queenstown Lakes District Council at its full Council meeting this Friday. At this point the Council is considering whether to amend its current Lead Policy ... More >>
Mayor Boult wears a wig in support of Child Cancer charity
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 10:17 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult is challenging other Mayors around New Zealand to support the Child Cancer Foundation and don a wig for Wig Wednesday (21 June). More >>
Webcam and weather station coming to the Crown Range
Friday, 16 June 2017, 11:00 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
A state of the art weather station and webcam are to be installed at the summit of the Crown Range, offering road contractors and drivers a live feed of road conditions on one of New Zealand’s highest sealed alpine roads. More >>
Alleged Incident at Pool
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 2:24 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Council is deeply concerned about an incident at Alpine Aqualand on Wednesday evening at approximately 5pm. The incident resulted in a male being arrested by police at the facility in relation to an alleged assault. Council has spoken to the victim ... More >>
QLDC Welcomes Tourism Infrastructure Announcement
Thursday, 8 June 2017, 1:46 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has welcomed the announcement today from Tourism Minister Paula Bennett that Makarora will receive Government funding towards a new public toilet facility. More >>
QLDC takes stance against bullying
Thursday, 25 May 2017, 3:36 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult has today joined with Councillors and QLDC staff to show support for Pink Shirt Day - New Zealand’s annual campaign to stop bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. Mayor Boult sees Pink Shirt Day ... More >>
