Press Releases

Lake Wakatipu was no longer expected to reach levels predicted yesterday but the threat of flooding remained. “We are in a better position than we predicted but the lake is high and still rising slowly. We also still have the threat of wave damage should we experience strong winds,” Que...Read More

Two homes have been evacuated at the lower end of Cornwall Street, Kingston. One, due to flooding, the other because of septic tank issues. The public toilets have been closed and the playground is under water. Kent Street is single lane. At Glenorchy one home has been evacuated due to lake levels. ...Read More

Lake Wakatipu is continuing to slowly rise at the rate of 1cm an hour and we cannot yet dismiss that the flooding of some premises could occur later today or into tomorrow,” Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Clive Geddes said. Lake Wanaka also continued to rise overnight but remained un...Read More

The Queenstown Lakes and Otago Regional Councils have advised Queenstown retailers in the central business flood zone to prepare for flooding overnight. “The information we have available at this time confirms that flooding of the foreshore area of Queenstown will occur,” QLDC Mayor Cli...Read More

Low level flooding of reserves and roads around Queenstown Bay is expected within the next 24-hours with further rain expected later today in the Lake Wakatipu catchment, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Clive Geddes said. Overnight Lake Wakatipu remained steady rising by only 100mm, taking this mor...Read More

Forecast rain could see Lake Wakatipu reach levels which will lead to some flooding of low-lying areas of reserve around Queenstown Bay, Kingston and Glenorchy. “With the heavy rain received over the last week the lake reached the first warning level of 310.8 metres on Monday night,’ Qu...Read More

The $550,000 upgrade of Church Street and Searle Lane will start on Monday, Queenstown Lakes District Council project manager Lane Vermaas said. In accordance with feedback from businesses in the affected area the 14-week upgrade of street surfaces and ‘street-scaping’ was being underta...Read More

The proposed rates rise in the Queenstown Lakes District Council has come in below forecast despite some unexpected costs, QLDC finance general manager Stewart Burns said. The council would be asked to adopt the Draft Annual Plan for consultation on Tuesday at Wanaka. “This is a progression ...Read More

Nominations are now open for the annual Heart of the District Awards. “This is the eighth time we have run these awards and every year we are blown away by the huge contribution made by members of this wonderful community,” Queenstown Lakes District Council events facilitator Jan Maxwel...Read More

One of the key issues in the Queenstown Lakes District Council Draft Annual Plan, to be adopted next week for consultation, is a proposal to relocate the Queenstown Library, QLDC Mayor Clive Geddes said. The proposal would move the library from its current location to the former Pulse Fitness Gym, ...Read More