Office of the Mayor: Otago Central Lakes Strategic Health Report available to public

Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers has welcomed today’s publication of the Otago Central Lakes Health Services & Assets project’s Strategic Report that was sent to Minister of Health Hon Simeon Brown in February.

The Strategic Report identifies opportunities to increase public health services in Otago Central Lakes by partnering with the private sector to invest in services and infrastructure to benefit our region.

Mayor Lewers, who sits on the project Steering Committee, said: “The Strategic Report aligns with the component of the Regional Deal proposal that QLDC and CODC are partners to, towards developing innovative approaches to the area’s health system. We look forward to feedback and direction from the Minister of Health, Simeon Brown on the Strategic Report and how this will help inform work on a health needs assessment for the area.”

Mayor Lewers is available for media comment this afternoon (Friday 6 June). Please contact Topaz River to arrange a time: Topaz.River@qldc.govt.nz / 03 450 0444.

To read the full media release click here: Media Release June 2025 - Southern Lakes Health Trust

The Strategic Report can be viewed at: https://www.southernlakeshealthtrust.nz/health-project/  

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