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Press Releases
Wed 29th Dec 10
Lake Level Update
The Lakes District is enjoying a blue sky day today with the levels of Lakes Wanaka and Wakatipu peaking overnight and posing no concern. Lake Wanaka has not reached the first flood alert level, while Lake Wakatipu has levelled out marginally over the first alert level. The levels reached ...Read More
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Tue 28th Dec 10
Rainfall Advisory
Tuesday 28 December 1130 hours
Otago heavy rain and flood warning
Steady rainfall across the Otago region during the last few days has pushed lake levels and some river flows to higher than normal levels.
Although rain is expected to ease, the MetService predict that showers wil...Read More
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Tue 21st Dec 10
Affordable Housing - Progress Welcomed
Key changes to the future direction of affordable housing - announced recently by the government – have been applauded by Queenstown Lakes District Council, which hopes the news will give weighting in support of the local Housing Trust, QLDC chief executive Debra Lawson said.
The government h...Read More
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Mon 20th Dec 10
Wanaka Airport - Zoning for growth
Anticipated growth at Wanaka Airport has led to the notification of zoning changes, Queenstown Lakes District Council senior policy planner Ralph Henderson said.
“The proposed amendment of the two existing Wanaka Airport designations (Plan Change 26) will help give effect to the plan,” ...Read More
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Thu 16th Dec 10
Future Forum
Shaping the future of the Queenstown Lakes District started today, QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden announced.
“During the election campaign a promise was made around greater community engagement, leading to setting priorities and a different way of conducting business. We received a mandate at th...Read More
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Tue 14th Dec 10
Airport Consultation Press Release
Consultation with the community over Queenstown Airport ownership will be considered by the Queenstown Lakes District Council at Friday’s full council meeting, QLDC chief executive Debra Lawson said.
“The background report accompanying the recommendations is available on the Council web...Read More
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Tue 14th Dec 10
Summer Water Restrictions
Irrigation restrictions will be implemented for Hawea and Arthurs Point residents, as the long hot summer continues.
“Last week we introduced an irrigation ban for residents connected to the Lake Hayes scheme after identifying a massive spike in water use,” Queenstown Lakes District Cou...Read More
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Mon 13th Dec 10
All Systems Go For New Year's Eve
It will be a party to remember as plans gear up for the Aurora Energy New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Queenstown and Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes District Council arts and events facilitator Jan Maxwell said.
“New Year’s Eve is a great time for locals and visitors to come together and ...Read More
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Tue 7th Dec 10
Choice Online
A ‘one stop’ website to make all the ‘right choices’ around sustainability in the Queenstown Lakes District has been launched this week by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, QLDC transport manager Denis Mander said.
“It’s about making the right choice...Read More
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Tue 7th Dec 10
Double Fatality - Grim Message
A double kayak fatality on Lake Wakatipu overnight sent a grim message to lake users, Queenstown Lakes District Council chief executive Debra Lawson said.
Two bodies were located in the freezing waters of the alpine lake at 1am this morning after a full scale search got underway after 10pm. The dou...Read More
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