Press Releases

30 May 2008 - 3.08 pm A proposed new residential wheelie bin service will be re-evaluated to reflect community feedback, Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Clive Geddes said. The council flagged its intention to introduce a new waste collection service in the 2008/09 draft Annual Plan and cre...Read More

29 May 2008 - 2.28 pm The Queenstown Lakes District Council has issued a challenge to its communities to take part in a ten part challenge on World Environment Day, June 5, 2008. "We have developed a very do-able challenge that not only gets people to think about sustainability at home and in thei...Read More

28 May 2008 - 5.27 pm The ongoing replacement of an aging sewer main across the Shotover Bridge struck a minor glitch today with a further pipe failure, possibly due to colder temperatures, Queenstown Lakes District Council acting water services manager John Porter said. A leak was detected earlie...Read More

27 May 2008 - 2.43 pm Anyone applying for a rural fire permit will now need to make application to the Queenstown Lakes District Council, QLDC principal rural fire officer Gordon Bailey said. "In the past we have used a contractor as an agent for rural fire permits, however as of now anyone wantin...Read More

A draft strategy that will help the Queenstown Lakes District plan for future walking and cycling improvements in its communities is available for feedback, QLDC transportation and planning manager Denis Mander said. The council required a strategy in order to qualify for Land Transport New Zealand...Read More

22 May 2008 - 4.15 pm A discussion document for the area known as Three Parks was released for public comment today, and forms part of a strategy to manage the significant growth expected in Wanaka. "The council starting looking at future planning for Wanaka in 2002 and the process has evolved sin...Read More

Commuters on Camphill Road will have noticed the new activity either side of the Camphill Bridge. Council contractors have started work on the Hawea River Track, a walking and cycling track that will link Lake Hawea with Albert Town along the Hawea River. QLDC Project Manager Trish Wrigley says the...Read More

21 May 2008 - 2.20 pm Anyone interested in receiving an update on the Queenstown Lakes District Council's Project Shotover is invited to attend a public information session, next week, QLDC acting water services manager John Porter said. An application for the discharge consent for a new disposal ...Read More

A heavy snow warning issued tonight by the MetService could see snow down to lake level in the Queenstown Lakes District tomorrow morning, Queenstown Lakes District Council emergency management officer Brenden Winder said. "We don't anticipate this will be heavy snow down at lake level but neverthe...Read More

14 May 2008 - 3.21 pm A new safety initiative for Queenstown's nightlife will be trialled, beginning in June, Queenstown Lakes District Council Curbing Alcohol Related Violence officer Merv Aoake announced today. "We are talking about a whole new night time presence in the heart of the town," Mr A...Read More