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.

Stage Three - Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan

Te Mahere Whakaahu mō te takutai o Wānaka

Work on Stage Three of the Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan is now complete, which sees the implementation of a number of features between Bullock Creek and Wanaka Marina, including:

  • Restoration and development of native vegetation - large scale planting to maintain the lakefront's rugged, wild landscape.

  • Te Ara Wānaka - a shared pathway for pedestrians and cyclists that connects Wānaka's Town Centre with the Marina.

  • A boardwalk running along the lake's edge.

  • Informative signage - highlights of the area's significance to Kāi Tahu, and details of native plant and animal life found nearby.

  • Improved landuse - improvement of lawn areas to allow for recreation activities.

Photos of Stage Three

  • Broadwalk work at stage three of Wānaka Lakefront Development

    Construction of Stage Three gets underway.

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  • Broadwalk work at stage three of Wānaka Lakefront Development

    Initial construction of the boardwalk that will run along the water's edge between Wānaka's town centre and the Marina.

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Stage Three documents