Holiday alert: Please note that kerbside collections between 25-27 December and 1-3 January will be pushed out a day (even recyclers need a holiday). For more on Rubbish & Recycling in our district, see our dedicated webpage.
Council offices will close at midday Wednesday 24 December 2025 and reopen 8.00am Monday 5 January 2026. For urgent issues, call us on 03 441 0499 (Queenstown) or 03 443 0024 (Wānaka). For non-urgent issues, please us the Snap Send Solve App. We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
A collection of events happening district-wide over the summer months.
We have new rules on freedom camping. Make sure you know before you go!
Get to know your elected members and how to contact them.
If you have more than two dogs, you must obtain a permit from us.
When you have applied and paid for the permit, one of our Animal Control Officers will inspect your property.
You can apply for a permit by completing the form below.
Then, return the completed form to us. Alternatively, you can visit reception in either of our offices in Queenstown or Wānaka and our team will assist you further.
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