Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register Queenstown Lakes District Council for InfoPages here.
Queenstown Lakes District Council - Latest News [Page 50]
Arrowtown retaining wall to be checked
Friday, 15 November 2013, 4:20 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
This is to advise that an engineering assessment of a 100-year-old retaining wall in Arrowtown will be carried out next week, after fresh cracks were discovered during routine checks. More >>
Lack of Lifejackets Leads to Fines
Thursday, 14 November 2013, 12:44 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Two separate incidents where kayakers without lifejackets were paddling on Lake Wakatipu yesterday have left Queenstown Harbourmaster Marty Black shaking his head. More >>
Business as Usual at Camping Grounds
Monday, 11 November 2013, 10:54 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Four of the camping grounds owned by QLDC are now being managed by a local consortium, CCR Ltd. The management agreement relates to Queenstown Lakeview Holiday Park, Wanaka Lakeview Holiday Park, Arrowtown Holiday Park and Glendhu Bay Lakeside Holiday Park. More >>
Gibbston Trail closed for upgrade
Friday, 8 November 2013, 4:25 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The walking trail between the Kawarau River bungy bridge and Gibbston wineries has been closed temporarily while the track is upgraded to meet the full cycle trail standard. More >>
Media advisory from QLDC re weather impacts
Sunday, 27 October 2013, 10:26 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Drivers are advised to take care on the Crown Range Road due to light snow. The road has been cleared and gritted but please allow extra time for the journey between Wanaka and Queenstown, and drive to the conditions. More >>
Feedback Sought on QLDC District Plan Review
Friday, 25 October 2013, 4:30 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC is inviting public comment on the strategic direction of its District Plan review, in the latest phase of the major project begun in 2010. All Councils must review their District Plans every ten years, and QLDC intends to simplify the plan’s provisions, ... More >>
Apply early for summer event special licences
Friday, 25 October 2013, 4:17 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
If you’re holding an event this summer that will need a special licence, make sure to plan ahead and apply as soon as possible. From 18 December this year, the process for getting a special licence will change when the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act ... More >>
Initiative to make Wanaka CBD Safer at Night
Thursday, 24 October 2013, 4:19 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC is trialling a new information-sharing initiative with ACC, Police and the hospitality industry that should reduce antisocial night-time behaviour in Wanaka. More >>
2013 Queenstown International Jazz & Blues Festival
Thursday, 24 October 2013, 2:41 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown’s annual celebration of all things ‘jazz’ begins an exciting new chapter this weekend with the launch of the 2013 Queenstown International Jazz and Blues Festival. More >>
QLDC Mayor Announces Deputy
Friday, 18 October 2013, 5:11 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Wanaka Councillor Lyal Cocks will continue to be Deputy Mayor of the Queenstown Lakes District Council, Mayor Vanessa van Uden confirmed today. More >>
Volunteers needed for safe school travel programme in Wanaka
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 12:23 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Wanaka primary school children will be able to walk to school more safely this term, thanks to a trial which will see volunteers supervise two busy crossing points in Mt Iron and Scurr Heights. More >>
QLDC seeks views on alcohol availability
Friday, 11 October 2013, 11:35 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Community views on the availability of alcohol throughout the Queenstown Lakes District will help shape a new Local Alcohol Policy that QLDC intends to develop. More >>
A pivotal year for local authorities across New Zealand.
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 11:30 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council Chief Executive, Adam Feeley, said today that changes to the Local Government Act had made 2012/13 a pivotal year for local authorities across New Zealand. More >>
Companies chosen for next phase of Project Shotover
Wednesday, 9 October 2013, 10:10 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Companies chosen for next phase of Project Shotover tendering Three companies and groups have been selected to tender for the first stage of upgrading the Project Shotover wastewater scheme. Project Shotover is one of the Queenstown Lakes District ... More >>
Libraries strategic review RFP
Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 4:00 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
QLDC is inviting proposals for undertaking the strategic review of the Council’s library services. The review was recommended as part of the Council’s organisational review, which was undertaken earlier this year. More >>
Royal New Zealand Ballet returning to Queenstown in December
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 6:27 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
This is the RNZB’s 60th birthday year and Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel says that the touring programme includes some “blasts from the past” as well as new pieces. More >>
Project Pure sludge under consideration
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 9:11 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
An innovative natural system for turning sludge into fertiliser will also be a money-saver for Wanaka ratepayers if “Project Groundswell” gets the go-ahead. More >>
Council Commitment to Wanaka Sports Facility Unchanged
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 11:34 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Council commitment to a major sports facility in Wanaka remains unchanged, with QLDC advising today that it had completed a design peer review of the facility and had also appointed an external project manager to drive the next stages of the development. More >>
Delays on Glenorchy Road
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 10:50 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Motorists can expect rolling delays of up to ten minutes on a short stretch of the Glenorchy Road from Tuesday 17 September until Friday 27 September while routine slope stabilisation is carried out at the 12 Mile Bluffs. More >>
QLDC Resident and Ratepayer Survey
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 10:08 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The results of our 2013 annual survey are now online. The satisfaction levels are picked up in our Annual Report, due to be adopted in October. As you can see the results show that satisfaction with Council has significantly increased from last ... More >>
