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. Read more here.

The state of local emergency in Queenstown, originally declared on Friday morning after a severe weather event, has been lifted. However, some restrictions will remain in place to protect public safety as the focus turns to recovery. Full information here.

Driving in New Zealand

Me pēhea te taraiwa ki Aotearoa

If you're driving in New Zealand for the first time, it's important to remember that the road rules here are likely to be different to your home country. Check out the brochures below for important information about our roads, and how to stay safe. Be sure to also check out Waka Kotahi (NZTA)'s journey planning tools.

Highway Conditions (NZTA) Journey Planner (NZTA)
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Are you visiting New Zealand and planning to drive?

Find out how to drive safely on our roads