4th March 2024 QLDC / SustainabilityThe impacts on sustainability and infrastructure are among Queenstown Lakes residents’ top concerns when it comes to tourism, according to a new survey.
11th December 2023 QLDC / WaterQueenstown Lakes District Council has lifted its boil water notice for the town enabling people to use to water directly from their taps.
15th November 2023 Culture / QLDCConsultation has opened on the first steps to building a cultural and community precinct in Queenstown.
14th November 2023 Economy / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is seeking public feedback on a regional diversification plan that aims to attract businesses, build on tourism expertise, and grow a local economy in other industries.
3rd November 2023 Parks / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is seeking feedback on how Wānaka’s reserve spaces could be improved.
12th October 2023 QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is engaging with the public to help develop a new waterway navigation bylaw.
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25th September 2023 QLDC / WeatherQueenstown is open for business following extreme weather and despite the resort’s ongoing drinking water issue.
22nd September 2023 QLDC / WeatherForesty slash was swept into upper Queenstown during the biggest downpour in 24 years, which prompted the declaration of a state of emergency.
21st September 2023 QLDC / WaterCancellations and the expense of water workarounds are among the challenges for the resort’s operators.
19th September 2023 Hotels / QLDCQueenstown operators also report a rise in staff illness recently, though the cause is unclear.
13th September 2023 QLDC / TransportThe future of the Whakatipu basin’s public transport is now in the community’s hands as Queenstown Lakes District Council seeks feedback on a 30-year plan.
11th September 2023 People / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council has appointed Dr Leslie Van Gelder as chair of its Climate Reference Group.
6th September 2023 Environment / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is turning to technology in an effort to monitor wildfire risk and environmental conditions in two of the district’s recreation reserves.
4th September 2023 QLDCA new Queenstown bylaw has put in place new rules around events and commercial activities in public spaces.
29th August 2023 QLDC / Tracks & TrailsWork is set to begin to upgrade a key walking and cycling route into Queenstown.
21st August 2023 Innovation / QLDCIts $25k from the govt fund will go towards connecting tourism and goods exporters.
21st August 2023 Aviation / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is seeking feedback on the management of the Glenorchy Airstrip on the banks of Lake Whakatipu.
28th June 2023 Culture / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council and Three Lakes Cultural Trust are encouraging the community to have its say on the region’s arts, culture and heritage strategy.
26th April 2023 QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is encouraging the community to think about how Wānaka’s newest public reserve could be developed for future use.
3rd April 2023 QLDCQueenstown Lakes’ proposed changes to how public spaces are used and how alcohol restrictions are set are open for community and stakeholder feedback.
27th March 2023 QLDC / SurveyWhat are the major concerns and positive impacts from tourism in this year’s quality of life survey from QLDC?
21st March 2023 QAC / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is expecting an improved dividend from Queenstown Airport Corporation to help offset rates rise of 13.6%.
23rd November 2022 Employment / QLDCBusinesses need to refocus investment on maintaining yield with fewer staff.
23rd November 2022 Marine / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is installing more signage and observing how people use ski lanes to protect boat users and swimmers around waterways this summer.
8th November 2022 QLDC / RegulationQueenstown Lakes District Council is seeking early feedback about two alcohol bylaws coming up for review.
20th October 2022 Development / QLDCThe second stage of the Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan will open to the public this Friday.
15th August 2022 DOC / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is making a play for the management of Mount Iron Scenic Reserve, currently under control of the Department of Conservation.
5th August 2022 Economy / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is seeking tenders for the implementation of its District Economic Diversification Plan.
27th July 2022 Funding / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council has issued a final call for tourism businesses in the district to apply for up to $60,000 funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment.
5th July 2022 Events / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council’s contestable Events Fund has awarded $527,000 to 20 events to be held in the region.
31st May 2022 QLDC / VenuesQLDC plans to sell parts of the Queenstown Events Centre and adjoining Frankton Golf Centre land to Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency.
7th April 2022 Events / QLDCApplications are open for Queenstown Lakes District Council’s annual events fund.
1st April 2022 QLDC / Tracks & TrailsVisitors to Pigeon Island/Wāwāhi Waka on Lake Whakatipu who wish to stay in the hut overnight will now need to book online in advance with Queenstown Lakes District Council.
28th March 2022 QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is seeking public feedback about what they most value about key priority landscapes across the district.
1st March 2022 QLDC / SurveyQueenstown Lakes residents want more measures put in place to regulate the quantity of tourists into the district.
4th February 2022 Borders / QLDCA winter recovery rests on further easing of border restrictions.
17th December 2021 QLDC / Tracks & TrailsQueenstown Lakes District Council is buying 100ha of land at Mt Iron and Little Mt Iron in Wānaka.
10th September 2021 QLDC / ResearchQueenstown Lakes, Central Otago and Auckland are funding the hunt for an answer to the question puzzling industry.
30th July 2021 business / QLDCThe development of the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s hospitality and tourism technology cluster is currently in a “discovery phase”, says leader of the project Kevin Sharpe.
28th July 2021 QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is set to consider Thursday new commercial activities along the foreshore as part of partial review of the Queenstown Bay Foreshore Reserves Management Plan 2016.
6th July 2021 Freedom Camping / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is seeking feedback on freedom camping in the district via a survey.
13th May 2021 Airports / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council will not appeal the High Court decision that ruled Wānaka Airport’s 100-year lease unlawful.
26th March 2021 QLDC / Tarras AirportQLDC’s mayor dismisses a claim Wanaka Airport would have to shut down if CIAL’s Tarras proposal goes ahead.
9th February 2021 QLDCThe resort’s reliance on tourism left it vulnerable and exposed, says QLDC.
18th December 2020 Camping / QLDCA “comprehensive redevelopment” is in store after Queenstown Lakes District Council granted a lease over land for Frankton Campground.
9th October 2020 DOC / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council, the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai and Kāi Tahu will create a new safe viewing area along the Glenorchy-Queenstown road overlooking Lake Wakatipu.
25th September 2020 QLDC / Skyline EnterprisesQueenstown Lakes District Council has begin work removing rockfall hazards near the Skyline gondola cableway above central Queenstown.
24th September 2020 QLDC / Waka KotahiQueenstown Lakes District Council and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will enter into an alliance to deliver a number of infrastructure projects in Wakatipu to improve the town centre experience for locals and visitors.
24th July 2020 QLDC / RecoveryQueenstown Lakes District Council’s community-driven ideas platform, Torokiki, is now live and open for ideas on how the district can recover from Covid-19.
