Press Releases

A fire located off the Moke Lake Road, west of Queenstown last night was a sobering reminder that conditions were tinder-dry, Queenstown Lakes District principal rural fire officer Gordon Bailey said. The fire was thought to have been sparked by a burn off in an incinerator on private property. "S...Read More

The Arrowtown Village Association is seeking expressions of interest from suitable persons to become trustees of the new Arrowtown Clean Air and Warm Homes Trust. The charitable trust is being established by the association to secure and enhance the quality of Arrowtown's (and environs) air and at ...Read More

A strong tribute has been paid to the departing Queenstown Events Centre Trustees by Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Clive Geddes. "The centre was built in 1994 in controversial circumstances and was at that time labeled a 'white elephant'," Mr Geddes said. The dedication of the inaugural trustees...Read More

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is taking a waste minimisation initiative to the movies QLDC Mayor Clive Geddes said. "We are delighted that the latest production in our region has volunteered to participate in a best practise case study to assist the council in the development of a film indu...Read More

16 January 2008 Now is the time to get involved in the district planning process with two more plan changes notified for public submission today (Wednesday). Plan Change 28: Trails was initiated in response to concerns raised by landowners regarding potential effects to the future development of t...Read More

16 January 2008 Overgrown and tinder-dry sections are causing increasing concern in the Queenstown Lakes District as the La Nina weather pattern promises more hot weather in store, Queenstown Lakes District Council principal rural fire officer Gordon Bailey said. "There is justification for mounti...Read More

If you go down to the woods today? It's that time of year again as littlies from across the district venture out with their teddies to partake in the annual Summerdaze Teddy Bears' Picnic this weekend. Teddy Bears' picnics would take place in Queenstown on Saturday January 19 in the Gardens and Wa...Read More

14 January 2008 A condolence book for the late Sir Edmund Hillary has been opened at the Queenstown Lakes District Council Gorge Road office. Anyone is welcome to come in and sign the book, which will be sent to Sir Ed's family before the state funeral on January 22. The condolence book will be a...Read More

For release on 10 January 2008 New rules for private jet boat users wishing to use the Shotover River concession area will see a safer experience for both private and commercial users. "The council and Shotover Jet have agreed on a new process by which private jet boats can enter the Shotover rive...Read More

Further submissions are being sought for two key district plan changes. Plan Change 14: Makarora Rural Lifestyle Zone, proposes to amend the current zoning to require assessment of the effects of natural hazards on a property and to promote cluster development if a property is subdivided. "We've r...Read More