Crown Range Road will close from 10.00pm tonight (Thursday 27 August) due to poor weather conditions. Chains must be carried for traffic heading over ahead of the closure. The closure point will be between Eastburn Road and Cardrona's snow gate. Alternative route via SH6 Kawarau Gorge available.

A slip has affected the Two Mile Water Treatment Plant along Queenstown-Glenorchy Road. We're asking residents and businesses in the following areas to reduce water use where possible while crews work to restore normal service: Fernhill & Sunshine Bay, Queenstown CBD and Frankton Road. Further information in our latest media release.

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Community Fund

Te Pūtea Hapori

The Community Fund supports local initiatives that enhance community wellbeing, resilience, and connectedness in the Queenstown Lakes District. Funding is available for not-for-profit groups, charities, and community organisations delivering projects that align with community priorities. This fund aims to empower local groups to make a meaningful impact through events, services, and initiatives that benefit the wider community

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2026-2027 Funding Round

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Community Fund Application Presentation

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Previous Fund Recipients

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2026-2027 Funding Round

The 2026-2027 Community Fund has a total pool of $180,000, reflecting the funding allocation set in the QLDC Annual Plan. This year Council was able to increase the total funding to $208,000 through additional operational funding, strategically aligned to priority projects.

A panel of councillors assessed the applications in May, with final decisions approved by Full Council at the 25 June 2026 meeting. All applicants will be notified of the outcome by 1 July.

Please see a list of Community Fund 2026-2027 recipients in the table below.

Applications for this funding round took place during 1-30 April 2026 through the SmartyGrants platform

QLDC Community Fund 2026-2027 Application Presentation (Optional)

There is an option to speak to QLDC elected members about your submitted application in one of two sessions held in Queenstown and Wānaka. Those wishing to speak to their application, need to register by Thursday 14 May.

Presenting to elected members is optional and is not a requirement of the Community Fund application process. All applications will be considered on their individual merits, based on the information provided in the Community Fund application form.

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Previous Fund Recipients

Previous fund recipients can be found below.

The 2025-2026 Community Fund closed for applications on 30 April 2025.

Applicants had the optional opportunity to present their application to elected members on 14 May in Wānaka and 15 May in Queenstown. Councillors reviewed applications in May, with final decisions made by Full Council on 26 June 2025. Applicants were notified of the outcome in July.