23rd June 2026 Freedom Camping / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is considering changes to freedom camping rules at Wānaka following complaints about two locations.
12th June 2026 Fitch / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council has received a vote of confidence from Fitch Ratings, which has revised the council’s outlook to stable from negative while affirming its AA- long-term credit rating.
9th June 2026 QLDC / TechnologyQueenstown Lakes District Council has announced the first recipients of its Economic Diversification Fund, awarding a total of $65,000 to three projects aimed at broadening the district’s economy beyond tourism and construction.
26th May 2026 QLDC / Ski FieldsQueenstown Lakes District Council is warning motorists they could face fines of up to $750 this winter if they fail to fit snow chains when required on council-managed alpine roads.
16th April 2026 Freedom Camping / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council has extended its temporary prohibition of freedom camping at Wānaka’s Allenby Place carpark until 31 January 2027.
31st March 2026 Funding / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council will open applications on 1 April for three community funding streams, including a $250,000 Events Fund aimed at supporting local events across the district.
17th March 2026 DQ / LWT / QLDCQLDC plans to distribute slightly more money for destination marketing, as overseas visitor numbers jump over summer.
17th March 2026 QLDC / Wānaka AirportAn independent review of Wānaka Airport’s future has recommended the facility retain its focus on general aviation while allowing limited regional connectivity using small turboprop aircraft.
25th February 2026 QLDC / SurveyThe cost of living and housing are key challenges in the Queenstown Lakes district, according to the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s 2025 Quality of Life Survey.
9th December 2025 QLDC / The ReesThe closure of Queenstown’s popular Frankton Track for a whole year will disrupt business and have an impact on the destination’s visitor experience, says a hotel leader.
3rd December 2025 QLDC / TracksFrankton Track in Queenstown will be closed from January to late December, opening for the marathon in November, while a new wastewater pipe is installed.
1st December 2025 Freedom Camping / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw 2025 has come into force today.
