Press Releases

The annual TRENZ exhibition, held for the second year running in Queenstown, deserved to be acknowledged as a major success for organisers and participants, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Vanessa van Uden said. Organiser, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand in conjunction with sponsors To...Read More
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Winter Driving Here

As temperatures continue to fall with the onset of winter in the Queenstown Lakes District the Council is urging people to move into winter driving mode.  “We live in an alpine setting and that brings with it sub-zero temperatures, changeable conditions and snow and ice on our roads,&rdq...Read More
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Media Advisory  Lake Hayes Track Closure  A portion of the Lake Hayes Track will be closed on Wednesday 9 May to allow repair work to be done on a sewer main.  In order for this work to be done safely, the track will be closed from the rowing club below the Lake Hayes Pavilion thro...Read More
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Directors Appointed

Two new directors will take up a position on the board of Lakes Environmental Limited this month, Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Vanessa van Uden said. The appointments have been made to replace two vacated positions. Director Tony Hill retired by rotation in March and did not seek re-elec...Read More
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A good number of residents and ratepayers are being acknowledged for engaging in the Queenstown Lakes District Council 10-Year Plan consultation process, QLDC communications manager Meaghan Miller said.  “We are entering the final phase of consultation on the plan and it’s really g...Read More
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The Queenstown Lakes District Council has opened up more areas of the District Plan for comment as part of their District Plan Review. The sections of the Plan under discussion include a number of existing Special Zones and the current rules relating to temporary activities, including events. A seri...Read More
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Queenstown - Glenorchy Road Glenorchy - Paradise Road   The Queenstown Lakes District Council wishes to advise that road closures will take place at the 25 Mile Bridge on the Queenstown- Glenorchy Road and at Precipice Creek Bridge on the Glenorchy-Paradise Road during  the next fortnig...Read More
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Queenstown Lakes District Council arts and events facilitator Jan Maxwell wants a record turnout for the 10th Annual Heart of the District Awards this Thursday night. The awards recognise the sterling work done by the district’s volunteers and Mrs Maxwell said everyone was welcome to come alo...Read More
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The Queenstown Lakes District Council is encouraging residents and ratepayers to have a say on its representation review, now open for submission, QLDC regulatory and corporate general manager Roger Taylor said. Earlier this month the Council adopted a proposal for consultation, with the proviso th...Read More
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A progress report on the Wanaka Sports Facility will be received by the Wanaka Community Board this week to help inform consultation on the facility through the 10-Year Plan process, now underway, Queenstown Lakes District Council project manager Ken Gousmett said. The progress report, which would ...Read More
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