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Luggate’s Drinking Water Set To Benefit From New Supply And Treatment Upgrades

Monday, 25 August 2025, 5:23 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

“The new treatment plant will ensure drinking water in Luggate remains safe and achieves compliance, and new bores will help to provide enough water to meet the needs of this growing community,” QLDC General Manager Property & Infrastructure, ... More >>

Community Views Encouraged For Arrowtown Riverside Reserves Concept Plan

Monday, 18 August 2025, 6:09 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

All are invited to come along to chat with the Parks team at a drop-in session held on Tuesday 26 August between 6.00 – 8.00pm at the Athenaeum Hall located at 33 Buckingham Street in Arrowtown. More >>

Community Input Sought For Widgeon Park Concept Plan

Monday, 11 August 2025, 6:12 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

“We’re keen to hear if the community support this draft plan which shows a long-term vision of the area that builds on existing uses and aims to enhance the local residents experience of the reserve,” QLDC Community Services General Manager Kenneth Bailey ... More >>

Feedback Sought On Traffic And Parking Rules In The District

Friday, 8 August 2025, 3:56 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The draft Bylaw to be put before the community largely adopts the same approach as the existing Bylaw from 2018, but includes several changes designed to help balance what works best for everyone in public spaces. More >>

New Pipeline To Pump Up Queenstown’s Future Wastewater Capacity

Thursday, 7 August 2025, 3:48 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

QLDC plans to remediate each part of Frankton Track after sections of the new pipeline have been installed, reinstating the compacted gravel surface and planting natives along the track’s edge. More >>

QLDC Chief Executive Announces Decision Not To Seek Reappointment

Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 4:52 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

After completing two full five-year terms in the role, Mr Theelen has chosen not to seek reappointment instead taking the opportunity to take time out to be with family both locally and overseas. More >>

Extensive Infrastructure Upgrades To Futureproof Upper Clutha’s Wastewater Needs

Monday, 4 August 2025, 7:51 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) General Manager Property & Infrastructure, Tony Avery said the project would see an extensive range of work undertaken to improve local infrastructure and provide for current and future housing in the area. More >>

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 >>

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