Press Releases

The official Queenstown Lakes District Council blue rubbish bags will need to be supplemented with an unprinted version for three weeks over Christmas after problems were identified with the supply. “The official printed blue bag is supplied by a company called Elldex. The problem came to the...Read More

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has adopted an Affordable Housing Plan Change, the first attempt in New Zealand to utilise statutory powers to address affordable housing, QLDC senior planning analyst Scott Figenshow said. The vote this week was tight with Mayor Clive Geddes casting the decidi...Read More

Consultation on the Wanaka indoor and outdoor sports facilities and aquatic centre is scheduled to take place in February, Queenstown Lakes District Council Deputy Mayor and Wanaka Councillor John S Wilson said. The Council and the Wanaka Community Board were now in a position to ensure that the co...Read More

“It’s true, New Year’s Eve is only round the corner and plans are already well in hand for a fantastic celebration of the night at Wanaka and at Queenstown,’ Queenstown Lakes District Council arts and events facilitator Jan Maxwell said. The traditional Summerdaze New Year&r...Read More

The management of the Wanaka Pool is to be transferred to council-controlled ‘not-for-profit’ organisation Lakes Leisure Limited, marking a new era for the pool, Wanaka Community Pool chairperson Jude Battson said. “The main reason for the changeover is that it is no longer viable...Read More

A sporting spectacular event for all the family is on its way. New to the summer festival programme, the Summerdaze Challenge will take place at the Queenstown Recreation Ground on Sunday, 25 January, with registration opening at 11am. “If you are eight-years and over you can be part of a si...Read More

The Queenstown Lakes District Council will investigate events that led to unacceptable roading standards being applied on a road in the Wakatipu Basin, last week. "There are two issues here of concern, one is that dust suppression oiling was applied to Morven Ferry Road on Wednesday and on the Frid...Read More

A new website dedicated to the Summerdaze Festival was launched this week. “The new website looks fantastic.  It’s bright, easy to use and has everything you need to know about getting involved in the festival,” Queenstown Lakes District Council arts and events facilitator Ja...Read More