Queenstown Lakes will be entering the Orange Light level of the COVID-19 Protection Framework from 11.59pm on 2 December 2021. Learn more about how to stay safe and changes to Council services here.

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COVID-19 - Orange Light

Queenstown Lakes will be entering the Orange Light level of the COVID-19 Protection Framework from 11.59pm on 2 December 2021.

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From the Office of the Mayor: Mayor Boult congratulates community on reaching 95% fully vaccinated image

Dec 03, 2021

From the Office of the Mayor: Mayor Boult congratulates community on reaching 95% fully vaccinated

Mayor Jim Boult has warmly congratulated the community on reaching 95% fully vaccinated.

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QLDC confirms requirement for My Vaccine Pass to enter its facilities image

Dec 02, 2021

QLDC confirms requirement for My Vaccine Pass to enter its facilities

People aged 12 and older visiting most of our staffed services, facilities and venues will need to show proof of full vaccination and wear a mask on entry.

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Stage One of Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens to open to public image

Dec 02, 2021

Stage One of Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens to open to public

Locals will soon be able to enjoy the newly updated first stage of the Te Kararo Queenstown Gardens Development Plan

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QLDC welcomes new legislation on freedom camping image

Nov 30, 2021

QLDC welcomes new legislation on freedom camping

Central government have announced new measures to ensure freedom camping takes place in a way that respects the environment and local communities.

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QLDC acknowledges the passing of former Councillor Ross McRobie image

Nov 30, 2021

QLDC acknowledges the passing of former Councillor Ross McRobie

QLDC is extremely saddened to hear that former Councillor Ross McRobie has passed away after a brief illness.

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Council encourages supporting local businesses in place of lakefront New Year's Eve events image

Nov 29, 2021

Council encourages supporting local businesses in place of lakefront New Year's Eve events

Council decides not to proceed with the New Years Eve plans on Queenstown and Wānaka lakefronts.

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All Queenstown Lakes District elected members fully vaccinated image

Nov 25, 2021

All Queenstown Lakes District elected members fully vaccinated

Elected members of Queenstown Lakes District Council and the Wānaka Community Board have issued a statement.

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