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COVID-19 - Alert Level 2

New Zealand will be at Alert Level 2, excluding Auckland, from 11:59pm on Tuesday 7 September. Get local information on services and where to get support, if you need it.

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Oct 27, 2021

QLDC disappointed in mandatory Three Waters Reform announcement

QLDC response to today’s announcement that Government will dictate reform of Three Waters is one of great disappointment, but not surprise.

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Oct 22, 2021

Concept plan for Stage Five of Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan to open for feedback

QLDC is looking for community feedback from Monday 25 October on a concept plan for Stage Five of the WLDP.

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Oct 22, 2021

Council lends support to Wānaka clean-up event

A community-wide clean-up event in Wānaka this weekend aims to raise awareness of global plastic pollution in waterways and on land.

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Oct 18, 2021

New initiative helping businesses and schools target net zero carbon emissions

Wao is giving schools and businesses the knowledge and tools to help calculate greenhouse gas emissions and take action to reduce them.

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Oct 18, 2021

New parking arrangements at Anderson Heights in Wānaka

Road markings and signage has been installed but no enforcement will take place until 1 November.

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Oct 18, 2021

New trade waste consent process introduced

Queenstown Lakes District businesses that discharge trade waste will soon be asked to apply for a trade waste consent

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Oct 15, 2021

Recycle and win!

QLDC is supporting a national recycling competition where Kiwis have the chance to win $25,000.

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