Press Releases

With over 1,700 plants scheduled to be planted in the Gorge Road wetlands this spring, a ‘plant protection operation’ was undertaken today, Queenstown Lakes District Council district forester Briana O’Brien said.  “The Gorge Road Enhancement Plan is all about wetlands p...Read More

Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Clive Geddes wants voters to “have a say” by casting a vote in the local body elections. “Councils have a greater role in the lives of ratepayers than central government," Mr Geddes said. The decisions made by councils were made at the local level....Read More

Composting is serious business in the Queenstown Lakes District, so much so, compost ‘trouble shooting’ will be on offer this summer, QLDC solid waste manager Stefan Borowy said.   Delivery of the Waste Management Strategy by the Council includes the provision of waste education t...Read More

A draft management plan for the iconic Queenstown Gardens is now available for public comment. “The management plan is important to the ongoing protection and vitality of one of the most scenic park settings in the world,’ Queenstown Lakes District Council community services general man...Read More

A detailed review, including community consultation, will be undertaken of the 2003 Waste Management Strategy that led to services like kerbside recycling in the Queenstown Lakes District. “Over seven years ago the Council undertook a highly successful ‘roadshow’ through the distr...Read More

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has ‘kick started’ a major fundraising campaign to buy the Cardrona snow farm and cross skiing area – a move supported by a former Prime Minister, QLDC community services general manager Paul Wilson said. “The Council first flagged its i...Read More

The number of building consents issued for new dwellings in the Queenstown Lakes District for the year to August 2010 is up 28% on the same period last year. Building consents have been issued for 258 new dwellings with work valued at $107 million in the year to August. In the same period last year...Read More

Funding for community arts projects is now available district-wide through a new and improved Creative Communities Scheme. “This is the first funding round of the new scheme, aimed at strengthening and diversifying this country’s arts community,” Queenstown Lakes District Council ...Read More

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has endorsed the provision of advice by the Queenstown Lakes District Council to local government election candidates regarding conflict of interest, predetermination and contempt of court, QLDC chief executive Debra Lawson said. The Council circulated a brie...Read More

Work will continue this week at the site of a major rockfall on the Mt Aspiring Road, accessing Treble Cone Ski Area and the Matukituki Valley, Queenstown Lakes District Council infrastructure services general manager Mark Kunath said. The rockfall, estimated to be between 10-20 tonnes was discover...Read More