QLDC - Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes entered the Orange Light level of the COVID-19 Protection Framework on 3 December 2021. Learn more about changes to Council services here.

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COVID-19

KŌWHEORI-19

There are a number of Council service changes in response to COVID-19.
Three Waters Reform

whakahoutaka Ratoka Wai

Information about Government review of local water services
Major Projects

Ko kā Kaupapa Matua

Latest updates on major projects happening within the lakes district.
Rates & Property

Kā tāke kaunihera me kā wāhi

Your rates, how to pay them, and other property information.
District Plan

Te Mahere Ā-Rohe

The District Plan guides land use and development across our district.
Do It Online

Meinga ipurangi

Make payments, submit applications, register your dog and more.
Maps & Spatial Data

Mahere

Find maps, download data, access live web services and more.
Recycling

Te Para me te Hakarua

Get info on how to recycle or deal with household waste
Contact Us

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Noticed something that needs fixing or want to get in touch?

Water restrictions in place for Lake Hāwea image

Jan 14, 2022

Water restrictions in place for Lake Hāwea

QLDC is asking the community to conserve water as much as possible. The restrictions take place with immediate effect.

QLDC Actively Opposes Three Waters Reform – An Open Letter image

Dec 23, 2021

QLDC Actively Opposes Three Waters Reform – An Open Letter

The Mayor and Councillors of QLDC have today published an open letter to the Minister for Local Government.

Bringing communities together with Summerdaze events image

Dec 23, 2021

Bringing communities together with Summerdaze events

QLDC is inviting locals and visitors to come together and enjoy Summerdaze, a programme aimed at connecting communities and enjoying the outdoors.

Council clarifies role of harbourmaster ahead of summer boating season image

Dec 22, 2021

Council clarifies role of harbourmaster ahead of summer boating season

QLDC has confirmed waterways officers including harbourmasters will be operating as normal this summer.

Detailed design on Stage Five of Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan begins image

Dec 21, 2021

Detailed design on Stage Five of Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan begins

Community input will now be used to shape a detailed design for the area running between Wanaka Marina and the Yacht Club.

Revision of Queenstown Bay Foreshore Reserves Management Plan 2016 adopted image

Dec 17, 2021

Revision of Queenstown Bay Foreshore Reserves Management Plan 2016 adopted

Councillors made the decision to adopt the partial review at Full Council yesterday.

Fit Tips of the Year from the Alpine Health and Fitness crew image

Dec 17, 2021

Fit Tips of the Year from the Alpine Health and Fitness crew

We’ve asked some of the crew what their favourite fit tip they learned this year was.