Queenstown Lakes District Council

Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers has formally recognised Andrew Wilson, a local leader who has dedicated the past six years to supporting the Queenstown community through his work with The Salvation Army. Full story: https://lnkd.in/g_Kz98Kf #community #queenstown #wanaka #salvationarmy #volunteering

Residents and visitors to the Queenstown Lakes District are encouraged to help save water this summer, with simple changes at home or the holiday house making a big difference in the face of hot and dry weather likely over the next few months. Full story: https://lnkd.in/gZUsgD-8 #water #threewaters #council #governance #queenstown #wanaka

Locals and visitors driving into Queenstown and Wānaka will have access to lots of extra carparking to use for shopping and sightseeing this summer, and all within walking distance of the town centres and lakefronts. If you’re planning on heading into Queenstown for some shopping and sightseeing, the temporary carpark on Stanley Street is now open and available for use through until after Waitangi weekend. Full story: https://lnkd.in/gNQ5jbct #parking #queenstown #wanaka #council #tourism #business

Queenstown Lakes District Council has developed a draft Reserve Management Plan for Te-Taumata-o-Hakitekura Ben Lomond and Te Tapunui Queenstown Hill which is open for public submissions. Submissions will close on Monday 17 March. Full story: https://lnkd.in/gyipRHyr #queenstown #reservemanagement #governance #council #plan #survey

Looking for an exciting opportunity in an awesome team? QLDC is now hiring for a Communications and Engagement Coordinator! 👇 No two days are the same in this role. You’ll assist with planning and developing content and campaigns for a range of internal and external projects and provide marketing and communications support to the Libraries team. You’ll also support the wider Engagement and Communications team by coordinating engagement events, education campaigns, assisting with digital communications and advertising. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gp2UFgGF #queenstown #wanaka #communications #marketing #jobalert #job

Coming up: Winter Sports & Climate Change - What’s the Plan? Two world-class winter sports destinations, one global challenge. As climate change reshapes the future of winter sports, how can Aspen and Queenstown lead the way in sustainable tourism and resilient mountain communities? Join us for the first Sister Cities Challenges session—a forum for sharing bold ideas, actionable solutions, and global collaboration. Featuring experts in winter sports business, climate science, and sustainable tourism, this online panel dives into innovation and adaptation in the face of a warming world. Dec 10th, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM NZST (Queenstown, NZ) Moderator: Christine Maiden Sharp Panelists: Paul Anderson, Hannah Berman, Dr. Todd Redpath Don’t miss this opportunity to join the conversation on the future of winter sports. Have your questions ready! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gYQkQVsK In partnership with Aspen Chamber Resort Association, City of Aspen, Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce, Queenstown Lakes District Council, and Destination Queenstown Inc

Work’s now complete on Stage Five of the Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan and sees the extension of shared pathway Te Ara Wānaka to run alongisde the marina and lakefront, which will help keep people safe when moving through a part of the lakefront that plays host to plenty of vehicles, vessels, and trailers. We’re stoked to welcome the new active travel connection and the latest people-friendly space in Wānaka. Stage Five compliments the access, ecology, and land use improvements we’ve already delivered in previous stages of the project to date. Big thanks to crews from Fulton Hogan for battling through plenty of rain, frosty mornings, and even a very late spring snowfall to have this infrastructure completed in time for summer. Full story: #construction #projectmanagement #infrastructure #wanaka #civilconstruction

Arrowtown’s much-loved outdoor swimming pool opens for another season on Saturday 30 November with a community fun day. QLDC is hosting the event from 11.00am. There’ll be relay races, spot prizes to be won and a sausage sizzle run by Arrowtown Swim Club. Full story: https://lnkd.in/g-wJp6mG #community #swimming #pool #queenstown #arrowtown #summer

Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Te Pūtahi Ladies Mile streamlined planning process Variation has been approved by Minister for the Environment, Penny Simmonds. Full story: https://lnkd.in/gbPYJUC4 #queenstown #planning #projectmanagement #construction #infrastructure

The Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project team has set a new regional record for the use of Ecrete. To date, 2247m³ fly ash concrete mix has been used in the build, with a further 120m³ to be poured in the coming months. This is currently the largest amount of low-carbon concrete (or Ecrete) used on a project in Central Otago. The collaboration between supplier Allied Concrete and McConnell Dowell enabled an increase in the fly ash percentage from 30% in design to 35% for construction. Allied Concrete shared: "We are pleased to see the team actively working to reduce the embodied carbon of their project so significantly with the volume of Ecrete they have always used, and what is still yet to come in 2025." Sustainability Advisor Virginia H. was also pleased to see "Queenstown Lakes District Council, Beca, Allied Concrete, and McConnell Dowell, collaborating to prioritise the use of a Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM). The suggested SCM percentage in design (30%) was increased by a further 5% come construction time, this deserves to be celebrated by all involved." "McConnell Dowell is incredibly proud to deliver the new MLE tank with outstanding environmental results. What is equally impressive is the quality of the finish. The team has done a remarkable job, the tank passed its drop test at the first attempt ahead of schedule, an excellent result all round," says Project Manager Joseph Hare. Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gPfQEaTV For more information about Allied Concrete and Ecrete, click here: https://lnkd.in/gAxrHpv2 #CreativeConstruction #Ecrete #Concrete #CentralOtago #NewZealand