You may have noticed the road works around our Queenstown office and library located on Gorge Road. Don’t worry, both are still open so pop in and see our friendly team! For information on the road works underway, please visit our Major Projects page.

CURRENT WATER RESTRICTIONS: Arrowtown is in Alert Level 2 (hand-held hosing to a minimum, no sprinklers or contracting takes at any time) and the rest of the district is in Level 1 (hand-held watering to a minimum, and outside watering only between the hours of 12.00am and 6.00am). Find out more: https://www.qldc.govt.nz/wai-wise 

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Get wai wise: Help us save water

Summer is a thirsty season when it comes to our water network. Check out these useful tips for saving water during the dryer months.

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Film Clapper Board

Jan 27, 2023

Screenwriters’ residency returns to boost district’s film sector

Great Southern Television and QLDC are proud to announce the four recipients selected for the 2023 Tāhuna Writers Retreat.

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Jan 24, 2023

Summerdaze family fun at the Teddy Bears Picnic

Make a day of it and bring your family along to the Teddy Bears Picnic, held on 28 and 29 January.

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Nature Environment Sustainable Ideas

Jan 23, 2023

Informed and driven individuals sought for Climate Reference Group

People with the drive and insight to help address local effects of climate change are invited to join QLDC's independent Climate Reference Group.

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PETER HANSBY

Jan 18, 2023

QLDC confirms sudden loss of General Manager Property and Infrastructure Peter Hansby

QLDC Acting Chief Executive Meaghan Miller has confirmed the sudden loss of Peter Hansby after a short illness.

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Tuia Programme 2022

Jan 18, 2023

Young Māori leaders sought for national mentoring programme

The search is on for one local rangatahi (young person) to join a national mentoring programme for young Māori.

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Waste Service Bins 2019

Jan 13, 2023

Recycling to landfill disappointing

Waste Management staff shortages, recyclable market challenges and the summer peak have culminated in 4.8 tonnes of unprocessed recycling sent to landfill on Wednesday.

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Jan 13, 2023

Expert Q&A: Why water restrictions are needed

Our water services experts answer some questions to help us understand the current restrictions

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Summer Services

Learn about how our services will operate over the Christmas and New Year's break.

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