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.

Lost & Found Dogs

Ngā kurī kua ngaro, kua kite hoki

Lost or found a dog? Get in touch with us as soon as possible!

Pets are family members and we understand it can be very distressing in the event that one goes missing.  Please contact us as soon as possible to advise us of your pet’s details.  Then, our Animal Control staff can work to locate your pet and return it to you as soon as possible.

Some helpful details about your pet to share with our team are:

  • Type of animal.

  • Registration tag number.

  • Breed.

  • Colour.

  • Sex.

  • Last known location.

If you come across a wandering animal you think might be someone's missing pet, please give us a call and let us know.

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