A boil water is in place for businesses and properties across Queenstown following a number of confirmed local cases of illness caused by the protozoa, cryptosporidium. This affects all properties serviced by the Council’s Queenstown supply including Frankton, Quail Rise and Tucker Beach Rd, Kelvin Heights and Hanley’s Farm. Jack’s Point is a privately operated water supply and is not affected. Read more here.

Mayor Glyn Lewers declared a state of emergency for Queenstown at 6.33am this morning. Emergency services have been responding to a severe weather event in Queenstown, which has caused flooding and debris flows affecting the town centre. Full information here.

Grandparents & grandkids activity session

Grab your grandparents (or an older friend/neighbour) and head to Wānaka Recreation Centre on Monday 19 April for an awesome inter-generational activity session.

The 90-minute event (1.30-3.00pm) on the first day of the school holidays features fun-filled sports and games suitable for all ages and energy levels!

It costs just $5 for one older/younger pair plus $2 for each extra person (young or old), and that includes a yummy afternoon tea.

Please register in advance for catering purposes - contact details found below.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Contact us

For more information, please contact:

TEL: 03 443 9334
wrc@qldc.govt.nz