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Queenstown Lakes District Council - Latest News [Page 5]

Water Services To Be Managed And Delivered By Council Controlled Organisation

Monday, 4 August 2025, 5:12 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Mayor of the Queenstown Lakes District said the decision reflected analysis that a WSCCO would be the most effective at providing these services under the new legislative and regulatory regime, and enabled Council to begin preparing to create an organisation ... More >>

Feedback Sought On Draft Policy For Dangerous And Insanitary Buildings

Monday, 4 August 2025, 2:43 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Formal submissions on the draft Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2025 opened at 8.00am today, with a Statement of Proposal, details on the proposed changes, and ways to give feedback all available online and in Council offices and libraries. More >>

Candidates Confirmed: Local Election Race Begins For The Highest Vote

Friday, 1 August 2025, 4:01 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

There are 16 roles available, including the position of Mayor, 11 Councillor positions, and four Community Board Members. More >>

Council Adopts Ambitious New Climate & Biodiversity Plan To Accelerate Local Action

Friday, 1 August 2025, 10:07 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Public consultation earlier this year showed strong support for bold Council leadership with 82% of respondents agreeing that Council should prioritise partnerships to accelerate climate and biodiversity outcomes. More >>

QLDC Launches Get Active Community Grant To Provide Free Access To Sport & Recreation Facilities

Thursday, 31 July 2025, 1:37 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The annual grant enables eligible organisations to apply for QLDC Sport and Recreation facility entry passes so their patrons can access the facilities on offer at Queenstown Events Centre, Wānaka Recreation Centre and Paetara Aspiring Central. More >>

Reach New Heights In Local Leadership - Call For Nominations For The Highest Vote

Tuesday, 29 July 2025, 11:41 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

QLDC is inviting locals to take democracy to new heights - literally and figuratively - through The Highest Vote campaign. C More >>

Turning Waste Into Wins: Thirteen Local Projects Supported With $60K In QLDC Funding

Friday, 25 July 2025, 2:45 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The fund supports projects that cut waste, recover valuable materials, and contribute to a more sustainable future for the district and its communities. More >>

Request Approved For Retrospective Consent Regarding Wastewater Discharge To Go Before Environment Court

Friday, 11 July 2025, 3:51 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

This means while ORC will continue to process the consent, seek public submissions, and provide an assessment of the application and a report, the matter will be referred to the Environment Court to act as the decision-maker. More >>

Proposed Freedom Camping Restrictions In The Queenstown Lakes District Open For Community Feedback

Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 4:13 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The draft bylaw does not propose to regulate freedom camping on any reserve land or privately owned land. Camping on reserves will continue to be administered under the Reserves Act 1977. Freedom camping cannot occur on private land or roads without ... More >>

QLDC Takes Democracy To New Heights With ‘The Highest Vote’ Campaign As 2025 Election Nominations Open

Friday, 4 July 2025, 3:11 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

To stand for election, candidates must be enrolled voters and nominated by two voters from the area they wish to represent. Queenstown Lakes District Council encourages people of all backgrounds to consider standing, no prior experience needed. More >>

Otago Central Lakes Signs Regional Deal MoU With Government

Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 1:18 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The proposal outlined the region’s current challenges, which are set to intensify as population and visitor numbers continue to rise. More >>

Local Events Supported With $287,000 In Council Grants And New Policy

Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 11:57 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

A total of $287,000 was awarded as part of the annual contestable Events Fund 2025-2026 which goes toward attracting and supporting sports, arts, cultural and community events across the district. More >>

QLDC Approves Consultation On Freedom Camping Bylaw

Friday, 27 June 2025, 4:41 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The draft bylaw proposes that freedom camping be prohibited on most roads located within the district’s built-up urban areas to protect access for the whole community to these roads and the parking spaces on them. More >>

Request Made For Retrospective Consent Regarding Wastewater Discharge To Go Before Environment Court

Friday, 27 June 2025, 3:42 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The Environment Court would follow a process that would fully uphold public participation principles, which would include the right of submitters to appear, be heard, and be parties to Court assisted mediation, which is free of charge to all participants. More >>

Council Awards $180,000 In Grants To Local Community Groups

Friday, 27 June 2025, 1:21 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

QLDC Community Partnerships Manager Marie Day said the funding round focused on supporting local initiatives that deliver strong wellbeing outcomes and reflect community needs. More >>

QLDC Annual Plan Adopted: Council Greenlights 2025-26 Budget And Fee Updates

Friday, 27 June 2025, 1:01 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The Annual Plan for 2025-2026 contains no significant changes from what was indicated for the year in the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 adopted by Council last September, said Katherine Harbrow, QLDC Assurance, Finance and Risk General Manager. More >>

Tech Bootcamp Launched For Queenstown Lakes’ Tourism And Hospo Businesses

Thursday, 26 June 2025, 10:34 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Absoloot Hostel, Atlas Beer Café, Kinross Winery, and the Wānaka Lavender Farm will be supported by local technology suppliers to put new software solutions in place. More >>

A Guide To Support Newcomers Settling In Our District

Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 4:29 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The Newcomers Guide provides information on how to find a place to live, work, access health care, connect with your community, learn English, manage money and finances, what to do in case of an emergency, and much more. More >>

Community Encouraged To Feedback On Plan To Guide Development In Te Tapuae Southern Corridor

Tuesday, 17 June 2025, 2:30 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) General Manager Strategy & Policy Michelle Morss, said given the area could support up to a total of 9,300 houses by 2050 and its population was already growing rapidly, it was important Council prepared for ... More >>

QLDC Responds To Environment Court Decision On Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant

Friday, 13 June 2025, 2:22 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The Environment Court’s decision is separate to Council’s retrospective consent sought in early May 2025 for emergency works at the WWTP, and the bypassing of the facility’s disposal field to discharge treated wastewater into Shotover River. ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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