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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Feb 02, 2023

Resignation of Councillor Shetty

Arrowtown-Kawarau Ward Councillor Neeta Shetty yesterday confirmed her resignation from QLDC.

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Feb 01, 2023

QLDC seeks lifeguards to keep pools open

QLDC is seeking lifeguards to fill positions at Alpine Aqualand in Frankton and the pools at Wānaka Recreation Centre.

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Feb 01, 2023

Changes to visitor accommodation rules follow Environment Court decision

A distinction between visitor accommodation, residential visitor accommodation, and homestays is now confirmed in QLDC's Proposed District Plan.

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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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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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Summer Services

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

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