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Frankton parking drop-in session

Thursday, 21 March 2013, 2:57 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes District Council is asking the public for feedback on a number of potential options for managing parking in Frankton. QLDC transport manager Denis Mander says residents have had concerns about some residential streets being over-parked ... More >>

Organisational Review - CCO’s Back in House

Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 3:37 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The Queenstown Lakes District Council today formally resolved to disestablish its two Council controlled organisations – Lakes Environmental Limited and Lakes Leisure Limited, QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden announced. More >>

Tree work at Glendhu Bay Camping Ground

Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 10:55 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Media advisory Tree work at Glendhu Bay Camping Ground A number of unsafe Douglas Fir trees will be removed and replaced at Glendhu Bay Campground after Easter. The trees have become unstable over recent years and there have been a couple of near ... More >>

Wakatipu Health Reference Group pleased with progress

Monday, 18 March 2013, 3:58 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The Wakatipu Health Reference Group (WHRG) is pleased with what’s been achieved in the last 15 months but there’s plenty more to be done according to Chairperson and Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Vanessa van Uden. More >>

Council declines to adopt "alarmist" approach

Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 9:35 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Council declines to adopt "alarmist" approach The Queenstown Lakes District Council has refrained from adopting an alarmist approach to central government’s recent round of consultation on earth quake prone buildings, QLDC Mayor Vanessa van ... More >>

Cabin Auction on Trade Me

Monday, 11 March 2013, 10:48 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Bargain hunters could be in for a Trade Me treat when 13 cabins are put up for auction by the Queenstown Lakes District Council this month. More >>

Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group new draft strategy

Wednesday, 6 March 2013, 10:25 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Media advisory Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group (WCG) The Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group has released a new draft strategy and is looking for feedback. More >>

Lakes Leisure Organisational Review Update

Friday, 1 March 2013, 1:15 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Vanessa van Uden today advised that, Council has agreed to extend its organisational review to all the operations of Lakes Leisure Limited. More >>

Jacks Point Playground construction begins

Friday, 1 March 2013, 11:31 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Jacks Point Playground construction begins Friday 1 March, 2013 The construction of a children’s playground for Jacks Point will begin on Monday 4 March with a group of volunteers undertaking the first stage of work. More >>

Council To Test Camp Ground Role

Thursday, 28 February 2013, 2:15 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The nature and scale of the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s role in the future operation of camp grounds will be reviewed based on revised principles, adopted at Tuesday’s full Council meeting, QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden said. More >>

Council Announces Further Convention Centre Progress

Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:15 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The development of a world-class convention centre in one of the most exciting settings in Australasia took a major step forward today with the selection of a consortium to take the project to the next stage, Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor, Vanessa ... More >>

Project Shotover Update

Friday, 22 February 2013, 2:00 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

A desire to improve the affordability of major infrastructure projects will result in the Queenstown Lakes District Council being asked to consider an amended approach to the Wakatipu Basin wastewater treatment upgrade (Project Shotover) at next week’s ... More >>

Speed limits to change around the district

Thursday, 21 February 2013, 5:13 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Motorists are being asked to pay close attention to signage when new speed limits come into force on various roads around the district on Friday March 1, 2013. More >>

Earnslaw Park Toilets To Start

Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 2:05 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Work commences on Monday to develop a long awaited new toilet block at Earnslaw Park, Queenstown Lakes District Council general manager community services Paul Wilson said. More >>

Happy Nappy Scheme returns

Friday, 15 February 2013, 12:26 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Press release 15 February, 2013 Happy Nappy Scheme returns More of the district’s babies will be getting a greener start to life with the return of the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Happy Nappy Initiative. The scheme, which is aimed at ... More >>

Frankton Flats Decision

Friday, 15 February 2013, 9:36 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The 300-page Environment Court interim decision on Plan Change 19, Frankton Flats was released to all parties this week, Queenstown Lakes District Council general manager Philip Pannett said. More >>

Fernhill spill won’t affect water supply

Thursday, 7 February 2013, 5:18 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Council contractors worked quickly to clean up a sewage overflow from a manhole near the intersection of Fernhill Road and Arawata Terrace this afternoon. More >>

Waitangi Day in the Queenstown Gardens

Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 12:04 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

Residents and visitors are being invited to pack a picnic and come along to the Queenstown Gardens on Wednesday February 6 for a community picnic to celebrate Waitangi Day. More >>

Kawarau River Trail Detour

Monday, 28 January 2013, 12:17 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

A detour will be in place by this afternoon after a 20m section of Kawarau River Trail slumped over the weekend, Queenstown Lakes District Council community services general manager Paul Wilson said. More >>

Community asked for say on big issues

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 4:53 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council

The review, which is required to be undertaken every ten years, puts the current plan under the microscope to test if rules, policies and objectives are effective now and into the future. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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