Queenstown Lakes District Council - Latest News [Page 6]
Work Begins On Next Stages Of Wānaka Schools To Pool Active Travel Route
Friday, 29 September 2023, 4:07 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Children, families and commuters are one step closer to a pathway linking Wānaka schools and the Recreation Centre, as work begins on the next stages of the much-anticipated Schools to Pool active travel route. QLDC General Manager Property & Infrastructure, ... More >>
About A Third Of Queenstown Cemetery Affected By Debris
Sunday, 24 September 2023, 1:56 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
An initial inspection of the Queenstown Cemetery shows about a third has been affected by the severe weather event at the end of last week. Debris is lying across the cemetery surface in the north-east section, but no below-ground disturbance is visible. Some ... More >>
Queenstown Recovering Well After State Of Emergency Lifted
Sunday, 24 September 2023, 7:35 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
23 September Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers and Minister for Emergency Management Hon Kieran McAnulty have thanked the local community for their resilience after a severe weather event at the end of last week, and praised ... More >>
State Of Emergency Lifted In Queenstown
Saturday, 23 September 2023, 6:32 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The state of local emergency in Queenstown, originally declared on Friday morning after a severe weather event, has been lifted. However, the emergency operation centre will continue to operate and some restrictions will remain in place to protect public ... More >>
12.00pm update from QLDC regarding state of emergency in Queenstown
Saturday, 23 September 2023, 2:00 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Please note, as of 12.00pm the cordon on Brecon Street in Queenstown has been lifted and Brecon Street is now open to traffic and pedestrians. As part of the ongoing emergency response management, Queenstown Cemetery remains cordoned for safety reasons. ... More >>
Mayor Lewers Shares Queenstown Still Open For Business
Saturday, 23 September 2023, 5:20 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
22 September Despite the state of emergency being declared this morning, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers has reassured visitors that Queenstown and the wider district remains open and ready to delight visitors from around Aotearoa ... More >>
6.15pm Update from QLDC regarding state of emergency in Queenstown
Friday, 22 September 2023, 6:29 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) officials have been working closely with geotechnical engineers to determine a safe approach to clearing debris on Upper Brecon Street. The situation has evolved over the course of the day. The team is continuing ... More >>
A State Of Emergency Declared For Queenstown
Friday, 22 September 2023, 6:52 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
A state of emergency has been declared for Queenstown as at 6.33am on 22 September, for an initial period of 7 days, as part of the response to the current weather event. Mayor Glyn Lewers said the declaration was necessary given the considerable rainfall ... More >>
Update From QLDC Regarding Cryptosporidium Outbreak In Queenstown
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 9:04 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Here is a summary of today’s key developments: QLDC is working to meet the requirements of the compliance order issued by Taumata Arowai yesterday. Officers from Council’s infrastructure team had a constructive meeting with the regulator this morning and ... More >>
QLDC Responds To Taumata Arowai Compliance Order
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 6:21 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) acknowledges the compliance order received from water services regulator Taumata Arowai at 5.30pm this evening (Wednesday 20 September). QLDC Property and Infrastructure General Manager Tony Avery confirmed ... More >>
Boil Water Notice Continues For Many Areas Of Queenstown And Frankton
Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 4:46 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
The boil water notice for many Queenstown and Frankton neighbourhoods issued yesterday by Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) remains in place until further notice. This was introduced after NPHS Southern confirmed cases of illness caused by the ... More >>
More Sport And Recreation Opportunities For Wānaka And The Upper Clutha
Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 2:37 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is excited to invite the Upper Clutha community to Paetara Aspiring Central’s open day from 11.30am on Sunday 1 October. The former Mitre10 building, located at 35 Plantation Road, has been transformed into a vibrant ... More >>
Boil Water Notice Issued For Queenstown And Frankton
Monday, 18 September 2023, 7:38 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has this afternoon issued a boil water notice to Queenstown and Frankton residents and businesses on a public supply. QLDC Property and Infrastructure General Manager Tony Avery said this notice affects all ... More >>
More Time To Have Your Say On Proposed Intensification Changes
Thursday, 14 September 2023, 11:30 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has today announced an extension for submissions on the Proposed Urban Intensification Variation, with the new end date for submissions to be Thursday 5 October 2023. QLDC General Manager Planning & Development, ... More >>
Queenstown Lakes To Enjoy A Spring Clean During NZ Clean Up Week
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 2:51 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is encouraging tidy Kiwis to get involved in Clean Up Week 2023 and help give our district a spring clean. The annual, nationwide event organised by Keep New Zealand Beautiful (KNZB) begins on Saturday 16 September ... More >>
Changes To Commercial Waste Management To Be Introduced In Queenstown And Arrowtown Town Centres
Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 11:25 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Changes to commercial waste management are on the way for the Queenstown and Arrowtown Town Centres, further boosting a district-wide commitment to becoming a low-waste, low-emissions community. There are currently three collection points in Arrowtown ... More >>
Safety Upgrades And New Roundabout Coming To Aubrey Road And Anderson Road Intersection In Wānaka
Friday, 8 September 2023, 4:24 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Aubrey Road and Anderson Road in Wānaka is set to begin next week, as part of a continuing programme of works between Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport ... More >>
QLDC Appoints New Chair To Climate Reference Group
Friday, 8 September 2023, 10:39 am | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has appointed a new Chairperson to the Climate Reference Group (CRG), an independent panel of experts who advise Council on climate and biodiversity related issues and developments. At a full Council meeting ... More >>
Mayor Lewers Proud To Celebrate Diversity And Inclusion
Friday, 1 September 2023, 3:39 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
This week, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) like so many in our district has been celebrating Winter Pride. This is an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful diversity in our community and show our support, in particular for members of the ... More >>
Activities In Public Places Bylaw Enhances Enjoyment Of District’s Shared Community Spaces
Friday, 1 September 2023, 1:02 pm | Queenstown Lakes District Council
Locals and visitors alike can look forward to a refreshed chapter of public place enjoyment with the adoption of the Activities in Public Places Bylaw 2023 (‘the bylaw’) by Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC), coming into effect today. ... More >>