QLDC

Queenstown is open for business following extreme weather and despite the resort’s ongoing drinking water issue.

Foresty slash was swept into upper Queenstown during the biggest downpour in 24 years, which prompted the declaration of a state of emergency.

Cancellations and the expense of water workarounds are among the challenges for the resort’s operators.

Queenstown operators also report a rise in staff illness recently, though the cause is unclear.

The future of the Whakatipu basin’s public transport is now in the community’s hands as Queenstown Lakes District Council seeks feedback on a 30-year plan.

Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed Dr Leslie Van Gelder as chair of its Climate Reference Group.

Queenstown Lakes District Council is turning to technology in an effort to monitor wildfire risk and environmental conditions in two of the district’s recreation reserves.

A new Queenstown bylaw has put in place new rules around events and commercial activities in public spaces.

Work is set to begin to upgrade a key walking and cycling route into Queenstown.

Its $25k from the govt fund will go towards connecting tourism and goods exporters.

Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking feedback on the management of the Glenorchy Airstrip on the banks of Lake Whakatipu.

Queenstown Lakes District Council and Three Lakes Cultural Trust are encouraging the community to have its say on the region’s arts, culture and heritage strategy.

Queenstown Lakes District Council is encouraging the community to think about how Wānaka’s newest public reserve could be developed for future use.

Queenstown Lakes’ proposed changes to how public spaces are used and how alcohol restrictions are set are open for community and stakeholder feedback.

What are the major concerns and positive impacts from tourism in this year’s quality of life survey from QLDC?

Queenstown Lakes District Council is expecting an improved dividend from Queenstown Airport Corporation to help offset rates rise of 13.6%.

Businesses need to refocus investment on maintaining yield with fewer staff.

Queenstown Lakes District Council is installing more signage and observing how people use ski lanes to protect boat users and swimmers around waterways this summer.

Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking early feedback about two alcohol bylaws coming up for review.

The second stage of the Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan will open to the public this Friday.

Queenstown Lakes District Council is making a play for the management of Mount Iron Scenic Reserve, currently under control of the Department of Conservation.

Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking tenders for the implementation of its District Economic Diversification Plan.

Queenstown Lakes District Council has issued a final call for tourism businesses in the district to apply for up to $60,000 funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment.

Queenstown Lakes District Council’s contestable Events Fund has awarded $527,000 to 20 events to be held in the region.

QLDC plans to sell parts of the Queenstown Events Centre and adjoining Frankton Golf Centre land to Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency.

Applications are open for Queenstown Lakes District Council’s annual events fund.

Visitors to Pigeon Island/Wāwāhi Waka on Lake Whakatipu who wish to stay in the hut overnight will now need to book online in advance with Queenstown Lakes District Council.

Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking public feedback about what they most value about key priority landscapes across the district.

Queenstown Lakes residents want more measures put in place to regulate the quantity of tourists into the district.

A winter recovery rests on further easing of border restrictions.

Queenstown Lakes District Council is buying 100ha of land at Mt Iron and Little Mt Iron in Wānaka.

Queenstown Lakes, Central Otago and Auckland are funding the hunt for an answer to the question puzzling industry.

The development of the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s hospitality and tourism technology cluster is currently in a “discovery phase”, says leader of the project Kevin Sharpe.

Queenstown Lakes District Council is set to consider Thursday new commercial activities along the foreshore as part of partial review of the Queenstown Bay Foreshore Reserves Management Plan 2016.

Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking feedback on freedom camping in the district via a survey.

Queenstown Lakes District Council will not appeal the High Court decision that ruled Wānaka Airport’s 100-year lease unlawful.

QLDC’s mayor dismisses a claim Wanaka Airport would have to shut down if CIAL’s Tarras proposal goes ahead.

The resort’s reliance on tourism left it vulnerable and exposed, says QLDC.

A “comprehensive redevelopment” is in store after Queenstown Lakes District Council granted a lease over land for Frankton Campground.

Queenstown Lakes District Council, the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai and Kāi Tahu will create a new safe viewing area along the Glenorchy-Queenstown road overlooking Lake Wakatipu.

Queenstown Lakes District Council has begin work removing rockfall hazards near the Skyline gondola cableway above central Queenstown.

Queenstown Lakes District Council and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will enter into an alliance to deliver a number of infrastructure projects in Wakatipu to improve the town centre experience for locals and visitors.

Queenstown Lakes District Council’s community-driven ideas platform, Torokiki, is now live and open for ideas on how the district can recover from Covid-19.

It marks the beginning of the transformation of the 10-hectare Lakeview site into an extension of the Queenstown CBD.

Queenstown Lakes District Council calling for local feedback on proposed options to improve crossing the Kimiākau Shotover River, complementing the Edith Cavell Bridge.

Tourism New Zealand board’s deputy chair, Roger Sharpe, has been named a member of Queenstown’s Regenerative Recovery Advisory Group.

“Visitor accommodation has been particularly affected by Covid-19.”

A new fund established by the Wakatipu Community Foundation in response to the Covid-19 crisis to support the district’s most vulnerable residents will help address central government funding gaps, says Queenstown mayor Jim Boult.

Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult has backed calls to help migrants access the government’s jobseeker benefit during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Around 75 tourism and hospitality businesses are in line for a QLDC rent reprieve.