Press Releases

The Queenstown Events Centre was the place to be this Saturday morning, Queenstown Lakes District event coordinator Jan Maxwell said. "Not only will families get to check out the layout of our new aquatic centre but there is a huge incentive to come along and join in the fun," she said. The two ho...Read More

A fire ban will be imposed across the Queenstown Lakes District from midnight tonight (Tuesday), QLDC rural fire chief Chris Gregory said. The Council and the Department of Conservation have jointly declared the Prohibited Fire Season. The fire ban therefore applies to all townships as well as rura...Read More

Due to excessive demand on the Lake Hayes Water Scheme, under the delegated authority of the Queenstown Lakes District Council the QLDC chief executive Duncan Field has activated the QLDC Water Supply Demand Management Bylaw 1999 to enforce a complete ban on irrigation for the scheme commencing from...Read More

The draft Table and Chairs Policy will be the subject of a hearing tomorrow (Friday). The policy attracted 86 submissions last year, ranging from advocating the status quo through to concerns that the Queenstown Mall was already difficult to negotiate for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The hearing, w...Read More

The Queenstown Lakes District Council will hold a public hearing of submissions on the proposed Policy on Dogs, tomorrow (Tuesday). The council notified the policy in August last year, attracting a total of 82 submissions from the public, covering a wide range of issues. In addition two public meet...Read More

By daybreak this morning a fire at the Victoria Flats landfill, near the Kawarau Gorge, was under control after fire-fighters battled the blaze through the night, Queenstown Lakes District Council rural fire chief Chris Gregory said. "It was a good response which resulted in a good save, particular...Read More

A new Summerdaze event designed to bring together the sights, tastes, sounds, sports and traditions of countries around the world will be held in Arrowtown on Sunday 29 January. "The inaugural Melting Pot event is a great opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity and history of this area.&nbs...Read More

The appointment of a further two senior planners to the Queenstown Lakes District Council completes a strong team to manage the council's strategic planning, QLDC strategy and planning manager Vicki Jones said. "We are delighted to have appointed senior policy planner Gemma Davis from Perth, who ha...Read More

The Fernhill Town Link Track from Cameron Place to Thompson Street will be officially opened next week, Queenstown Lakes District Council project manager Anne Relling said. The scenic 800 metre track, which has opened up a 15 minute walking/biking link between town and Fernhill, featured two bridge...Read More

It's picnic time for teddy bears in the Queenstown Lakes District this weekend, with a special challenge having been issued. The annual Summerdaze Skyline Teddy Bear's Picnic will take place on Saturday at the Queenstown Gardens and Sunday at Wanaka's Dinosaur Park. "Each year the picnic has been ...Read More