An emergency water shutdown is affecting properties along Frankton Road, between Larch Hill and Marina Drive, while contractors are working to fix a burst water main on Frankton Road. Check out our Facebook Page for updates on when the water may be restored.

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 properties serviced by the Council-managed water supply to Queenstown CBD, Fernhill, Sunshine Bay and Queenstown Hill. Read more here.

Te Pūtahi Ladies Mile Plan Variation

This Variation would introduce a new Special Purposes Zone, Te Pūtahi Ladies Mile Zone, to the PDP. QLDC is also proposing amendments to PDP Chapter 3 Strategic Directions, 4 Urban Development, 25 Earthworks, 27 Subdivision and Development, 29 Transport, 31 Signs and 36 Noise. These changes are necessary to implement the Te Pūtahi Ladies Mile Masterplan adopted by Council on 30 June 2022 and to make Ladies Mile one of the most liveable areas in Queenstown.

Hearing of Submissions

The Hearing Panel have issued a Minute outlining the general hearing process and management directions.

You can see this minute and all hearing information and documents on the Te Pūtahi Ladies Mile hearing page

Further Submissions Received


Make a further submission

When a person or group makes a submission or further submission on a District Plan or Plan Change this is public information.

Please note that by making a submission your personal details, including your name and addresses will be made publicly available under the Resource Management Act 1991. This is because, under the Act, any further submission supporting or opposing your submission must be forwarded to you as well as to QLDC.

There are limited circumstances when your submission or your contact details can be kept confidential. If you consider you have compelling reasons why your submission or your contact details should be kept confidential please contact the Senior District Plan Administrator on 03 441 0499 to discuss.


Streamlined planning process gazettal

Ministerial direction for the use of the Streamlined Planning Process dated 30 March 2023 can be viewed online at https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2023-go1172


SPP application


Make a submission

When a person or group makes a submission or further submission on a District Plan or Plan Change this is public information.

Please note that by making a submission your personal details, including your name and addresses will be made publicly available under the Resource Management Act 1991. This is because, under the Act, any further submission supporting or opposing your submission must be forwarded to you as well as to QLDC.

There are limited circumstances when your submission or your contact details can be kept confidential. If you consider you have compelling reasons why your submission or your contact details should be kept confidential please contact the Senior District Plan Administrator on 03 441 0499 to discuss.

Submissions closed 9 June 2023.


Want to talk about it?

If you have any queries on any of the information provided, how to make a submission or need help finding a particular document, please contact one of our dedicated duty policy planners on 03 441 0499 (Queenstown) or 03 443 0024 (Wānaka) or email us at pdpenquiries@qldc.govt.nz