Assurances sought on sludge proposal
Assurances sought on sludge proposal
Concerns linger over a proposed sludge-drying facility near Luggate, with more assurances being sought from those behind the project.
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Council's $120,000 UFB offer
Council's $120,000 UFB offer
The provision of ultrafast broadband to the Wanaka CBD is not yet a done deal, and the Queenstown Lakes District Council is still to approve its financial contribution.
Council sworn in
Council sworn in
The new Queenstown Lakes District Council after being sworn in at a special meeting held at the Lake Hayes Pavilion last night.
Trouble to be monitored
Trouble to be monitored
A new information-sharing initiative, involving the Queenstown Lakes District Council, ACC, Wanaka police and the hospitality industry, aims to reduce ''antisocial night-time behaviour'' in Wanaka.
Starter home loans needed, chairman says
Starter home loans needed, chairman says
The mortgage market is ''continuing to fail the next generation of new home buyers'' according to the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust chairman David Cole, who says ''starter loans'' or housing bonds need to be considered at a national level.
Progress on energy resilience
Progress on energy resilience
The new Queenstown Lakes District Council is likely to be asked to help carry out more research into the district's future energy needs.
KJet cites safety in objecting to Eco Jet proposal
KJet cites safety in objecting to Eco Jet proposal
"Safety'' is the reason for a Queenstown jet-boat company's submission against an application from another jet-boat company wanting to operate on Lake Wakatipu and the Kawarau and Shotover Rivers.
Deputy mayor expected to be named today
Deputy mayor expected to be named today
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Vanessa van Uden is expected to announce her choice of deputy mayor today.
Third contender for deputy spot
Third contender for deputy spot
A third contender has entered the contest for the job of deputy mayor of the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Variety on QLDC card
Variety on QLDC card
A spot check on the Queenstown Lakes District Council's corporate credit card reveals transactions for staff accommodation, couriers, air fares, subscriptions, delegation gifts and pizza.
Council camping ground lease agreement indicated
Council camping ground lease agreement indicated
Leasing arrangements for the Queenstown Lakes District Council's four main camping grounds could be known in ''a matter of days'', the council's chief executive, Adam Feeley, said.
Fire district backed, with reservations
Fire district backed, with reservations
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has given its support for an enlarged rural fire district for Otago, subject to a full financial review of the entity after one year.
Co-operation better than amalgamation
Co-operation better than amalgamation
The fact ''that an hour apart we have two mayors, two lots of councillors and two lots of chief executives'' is a reason for the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago communities to explore more ways to work together, Queenstown Lakes Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.
Support for rural fire authority plan
Support for rural fire authority plan
Queenstown Lakes District Council principal rural fire officer Gordon Bailey has recommended the council support an enlarged rural fire district for Otago.
More sludge information requested
More sludge information requested
Luggate residents have requested more information on a proposal to establish New Zealand's first solar drying facility for turning sludge into fertiliser near the town.
Quality service at 'best possible price' council aim
Quality service at 'best possible price' council aim
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is overhauling its procurement system, aiming to ensure its ratepayers benefit from high quality services at the ''best possible price''.
ORC quizzed on wildings
ORC quizzed on wildings
Otago Regional Council candidates have criticised the council's stance on wilding pines.
Dissent on use of lake reserve
Dissent on use of lake reserve
As Wanaka water-sports groups announced a joint proposal for a shared lakefront facility this week, other submitters to the Wanaka foreshore draft reserve management plan remained divided over built structures on lakefront reserve.
Wanaka flying solo
Wanaka flying solo
Perhaps it is no surprise a group in Wanaka is investigating a split from the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Council costs and debt below budget
Council costs and debt below budget
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has reported a ''pretty pleasing'' result for the financial year ended June 30, which included operating costs $3.2 million below budget and total debt of just over $105 million - $23 million less than budgeted for in the long-term plan.