Let's Talk Kōrero Mai

Inside you'll find information on QLDC's draft Annual Plan 2025-2026, our Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plan, the new Rangatahi Māori representative, freedom camping and so much more.

This edition of Let's Talk Kōrero Mai covers the Queenstown Arterial Road opening, reflections on Waitangi Day commemorations, grant funds opening soon and so much more.

Read up on our latest edition of Let's Talk Kōrero Mai which includes a Christmas message from Mayor Lewers, an update on Wānaka Airport, some ways to stay safe over summer and so much more.

The latest edition of Let's Talk Kōrero Mai covers the adoption of our 2024-2034 Long Term Plan, an update on freedom camping, ongoing consultations and more.

This edition covers the Wānaka Lakefront Project, an update on our Long Term Plan, information on future proofing our economy and much more.

The latest edition of Let's Talk Kōrero Mai covers our Long Term Plan consultation, a toolkit for those seeking or listing accommodation, arterial road project milestones and more.

Catch up on everything that's happening around the district in the latest edition of Let's Talk Kōrero Mai (previously known as Scuttlebutt).

February's edition of Scuttlebutt covers the Long Term Plan, changes to recycling, our new climate action website, changes to Scuttlebutt and much more.

The latest edition of Scuttlebutt features safety messaging ahead of the festive season, an update regarding ongoing consultations, a Christmas message from Mayor Lewers and more.

Our 157th edition of Scuttlebutt covers off the recent severe weather event, an update on cryptosporidium, our Quality of Life survey, Wānaka's new sport and recreation facility and so much more.

The latest edition of Scuttlebutt covers Council's Joint Housing Action Plan, new freedom camping rules, Wānaka's new walk down memory lane and much more.

This edition of Scuttlebutt features our new information hub for winter housing, details from the recent Mount Iron opening ceremony, a snapshot of Glenorchy's new waste initiative and much more. 

Our latest edition of Scuttlebutt features the upcoming Arrowtown-Kawarau Ward by-election, results from the Quality of Life survey, an update on our street upgrades and much more.

This edition of Scuttlebutt features the upcoming annual plan, an arterial road update, details on affordable housing and so much more. 

Our latest edition of Scuttlebutt features a message from Mayor Lewers ahead of Christmas, the new community centre for Luggate, information regarding New Year's celebrations and so much more.

Check out what's been happening around the district in our latest edition of Scuttlebutt. Topics include local elections, our fifth annual Quality of Life survey, affordable housing and more.

The 150th edition of Scuttlebutt highlights getting ready to vote in the 2022 Local Elections, the latest on street upgrades, a farewell to Mayor Boult and more.

The June / July edition of Scuttlebutt features a call for candidates for this year's local elections, winter driving tips, details of some planned major infrastructure improvements, a round-up of recent events and more.

The April / May edition of Scuttlebutt features the latest on Wānaka's lakefront transformation, a dive into parking in our district, some history on ANZAC memorials, our latest consultations and so much more.

Featuring town centre arterial progress, a summer waterways round-up, relief and thanks after the Emerald Bay fire, climate change and so much more. 

This edition of Scuttlebutt features a message from Mayor Jim Boult ahead of the Christmas break, important summer messages regarding our services over the break, some ideas to cut down on your waste and much more.

The October / November edition of Scuttlebutt includes information about the likes of Three Waters Reform, our progress with street upgrades, business support during COVID-19, the latest Quality of Life survey and more.

Our August / September issue covers information around our housing strategy consultation, updates for our Hāwea wastewater project, the new get active community grant that's available in September and so much more.

Our latest issue features insight into the new lookout for Bennetts Bluff, next steps for the Ladies Mile Masterplan, the latest on Queenstown Town Centre Street Upgrades, consultations that are on the horizon and so much more!

The April / May edition features details on the government's water reform programme,  updates on the latest park and community hall upgrades, info about consultations coming up, a chance to win a Bokashi bucket and much more.  

Featuring an update on the Ladies Mile Masterplan,  the latest on the Wanaka Lakefront Development Plan and Queenstown Town Centre Street Upgrades,  top dog names, key consultation topics coming up soon and much more! 

The December edition features a Christmas message from Mayor Jim Boult, updates on how to prepare for  Summer in the Queenstown Lakes District, a number of project updates and much more.   Meri Kirihimete! 

This edition features  details about upcoming changes to the kerbside recycling service, the Kia Kaha Hub restart, how to get involved in the Ladies Mile Masterplan, the nationwide 'Getting Through Together' campaign and much more. 

The jam-packed August edition invites you to take part in Torokiki, share feedback  on a range of initiatives such as Wakatipu transport proposals,  a masterplan for our sport and recreation facilities and much more. 

The May / June edition shares details of the  work underway to support our district's recovery following COVID-19 and much more.  

The April/May edition shines a spotlight on the local effects of COVID-19 and how our community is uniting at a time of crisis. 

The February/March edition features Airport Assessments, kudos to our volunteers, the Coronet Forest harvest, details about our smokefree summer trial and much more! 

The December 2019 edition features a Christmas message from Mayor Jim, holiday hours and services, rubbish and recycling collections over the holidays, tips for planning your journey over the busy summer and much  more! 

The October issue features our Community Engagement Plan, summer camping and how to prepare for the Queentowns Marathon.

The June / July issue details the new Waste Service. Features the Frankton Masterplan Draft, Arts Funding and more!

The April / May issue features all you need to know about the Visitor Levy Referendum, 2019 elections and more!

The March issue features Our journey towards zero waste, My Place events and Local Good Sorts. Plus more!

The December issue features A Christmas Message from Jim and information for the summer holidays!

The October-November issue features Responsible Camping, Wanaka Development Plan, Water Restrictions and much more!

The September issue features Our local good sorts, Masterplan progress and the latest from the Chambers.