Economic Development
Whakawhanaketaka Ohaoha
The Economic Development team works to diversify our economy and encourage higher value jobs. The aim of this is to provide our residents with access to better incomes and more work choices outside of the changeable tourism and construction industries.
Our key areas of focus
These four focus areas come from our Economic Development Strategy.
Queenstown Lakes District Economic Profile
The below information provided by economic analyst firm Infometrics gives an in-depth description of the Queenstown Lakes District’s economic structure and performance.
It offers the ability to drill down into both the Wakatipu Basin and Wanaka and Surrounds, offering detailed information for both areas.
You can also compare our district’s data against other regions throughout New Zealand to get an idea of how we’re doing in relation to the rest of the country.
Contact us
Peter Harris: Economic Development Manager
Sharon Fifield: Economic Development Advisor
QLDC Film Office
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has an in-Council film office within its Economic Development department that acts as a point of coordination for screen activity in the region. Click here to learn more.