Civil Defence

If disaster strikes you could be on your own for 72 hours or more. Learn how to prepare for an emergency, or get general information about civil defence in the Queenstown Lakes District.

About Civil Defence

General information, legislation and helpful resources.
Are you prepared?

At home? At work? At school? Find out how.
Previous incidents

Flooding, landslides and more
Types of emergencies

We could encounter many types of emergencies in this district. Find out how to prepare and protect yourself.
Volunteers

How to volunteer your services in an emergency


	Prohibited Fire Season A fire ban will be in place from midnight Friday 6 January, 2012. >> Find out more here


	The basics Know the risks Make a plan Have a survival kit


	Stay informed In an emergency use this website to stay informed, or listen to the local radio station 92.0fm.

Physical Address
Queenstown Office
10 Gorge Road
Queenstown 9300

Wanaka Office
47 Ardmore Street
Wanaka 9305

Write to us
services@qldc.govt.nz

Our central mailing address is:
Queenstown Lakes District Council
Private Bag 50072
Queenstown 9348

Phone us
Phone us 24/7: 03 441 0499
Wanaka: 03 443 0024