- Community
- Community Associations and Groups
- Summerdaze
- Community Connect
- Welcoming Communities
- Community Wellbeing
- Community Funding
- Community Research
- Energy Saving Tips
- Economic Development
- Emergency Management
- Event Planning and Venues
- Heritage, Arts and Culture
- Māori Community
- Population and Demand
- Venue Hire
Building business capability and talent
The EDU works closely with local agencies and employers to develop and advise on initiatives to attract, retain and optimise our local workforce.
Labour market reports Support Key projectsQueenstown Lakes labour market snapshot quarterly report
This quarterly report is commissioned by Queenstown Lakes District Council and prepared by independent economist Benje Patterson, People & Places. Supported by Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce, the report was originally commissioned in 2021 in response to a demand to understand workforce challenges in the district.
Previous reports are available:
Supporting events and the arts
As part of the Economic Development strategy, we support a balanced portfolio of community, sporting and cultural events. A dedicated events team and contestable fund is available to support and promote growth in events and the arts.
Key projects
Collaboration with other regions
A regional project currently underway involves understanding what labour resources will be needed to support the booming construction industry - not only in the short term but for the future.
Queenstown Lakes Employment Hub
The EDU partnered with the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce in 2022 to support a collective programme of activity to educate and upskill employers around workforce attraction and retention.