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Queenstown Lakes District Council

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Motoring 5 Jun 2012
Preparation and common sense key for drivers this winter

QUEENSTOWN — People are being asked to get prepared before taking to the roads this winter.

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Traffic 23 May 2012
McChesney Bridge closure

QUEENSTOWN — The placement of new bridge beams will see the closure of McChesney Bridge over night on Wednesday 30 May.

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Council 22 May 2012
QLDC Chief Executive final day agreed

QUEENSTOWN — Recruitment for the top job at Queenstown Lakes District Council will get underway shortly with confirmation today that chief executive Debra Lawson’s last day at Council will be 30 June, 2012.

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Motoring 16 May 2012
Winter driving – means carry chains

QUEENSTOWN — Snow has caused the first issues of the winter season with two-wheel drive vehicles attempting to cross the snowy Crown Range saddle without chains this morning, Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander said.

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Tourism 11 May 2012
Mayor extends vote of thanks

QUEENSTOWN — The annual TRENZ exhibition, held for the second year running in Queenstown, deserved to be acknowledged as a major success for organisers and participants, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.

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News 8 May 2012
Winter driving here

QUEENSTOWN — As temperatures continue to fall with the onset of winter in the Queenstown Lakes District the Council is urging people to move into winter driving mode.

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Tramping 4 May 2012
Lake Hayes Track Closure

QUEENSTOWN — A portion of the Lake Hayes Track will be closed on Wednesday 9 May to allow repair work to be done on a sewer main.

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News 2 May 2012
Directors Appointed

QUEENSTOWN — Two new directors will take up a position on the board of Lakes Environmental Limited this month, Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.

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Film 20 Apr 2012
Queenstown Film Society Launches New Season

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown Film Society launches its 2012 season on Tuesday 1 May 2012, kicking off on a film noir theme with The Postman Always Rings Twice.

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Council 18 Apr 2012
District Plan Review Consultation

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has opened up more areas of the District Plan for comment as part of their District Plan Review.

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News 17 Apr 2012
Road Closures

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown - Glenorchy Road Glenorchy - Paradise Road The Queenstown Lakes District Council wishes to advise that road closures will take place at the 25 Mile Bridge on the Queenstown- Glenorchy Road and at Precipice Creek Bridge on the Glenorchy-Paradise Road during the next fortnight to enable bridge repairs and upgrades.

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Community 16 Apr 2012
Heart of the District Awards

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown Lakes District Council arts and events facilitator Jan Maxwell wants a record turnout for the 10th Annual Heart of the District Awards this Thursday night.

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Entertainment 13 Apr 2012
Special Guest Star A Drawcard For ANZAC Concert

QUEENSTOWN — Popular former TVNZ newsreader Dougal Stevenson will be playing a major part in this year’s ANZAC concerts in Queenstown.

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Film 20 Mar 2012
Filming in Queenstown's CBD

QUEENSTOWN — Parts of Queenstown’s CBD will become a movie set this week as the ‘Top of the Lake’ mini series begins filming street scenes.

Director of Photography Adam Arkapaw and 'Top of the Lake' crew on set with 'Tui', played by Jacqueline Joe.

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Community 6 Mar 2012
Nominations open for the Heart of the District Awards

QUEENSTOWN — It’s time for local heroes to get some well-deserved recognition with nominations opening today for the tenth annual Heart of the District awards.

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Environment 28 Feb 2012
Feedback Sought On Gardens Tree Plan

QUEENSTOWN — Comment is being sought from the public on a report about long term planning for the trees in the Queenstown Gardens.

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Community 27 Feb 2012
Advisory – Children's Day Sunday 4 March, 2012

QUEENSTOWN — The community is being encouraged to gather together to celebrate Children’s Day on Sunday 4 March.

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Family 27 Feb 2012
Children's Day Sunday 4 March

QUEENSTOWN — The community is being encouraged to gather together to celebrate Children's Day on Sunday 4 March.

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Gardening 21 Feb 2012
Dr. Compost Spreads The Word

QUEENSTOWN — People wanting to find out more about home composting will have the perfect opportunity at this weekend’s Queenstown Home Show.

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Community 17 Feb 2012
District Plan Review Underway

QUEENSTOWN — Feedback is being sought from the community as the initial stages of the District Plan Review process get underway.

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Earthquakes 16 Feb 2012
Earthquake Anniversary – Call To Action

QUEENSTOWN — The 22 February 2012 would be remembered in the Queenstown Lakes District and throughout the country as the sobering anniversary of the catastrophic Canterbury earthquake but QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden urged the community to do more than remember.

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Earthquakes 16 Feb 2012
Earthquake Remembered

QUEENSTOWN — The 22 February 2012 would be remembered in the Queenstown Lakes District and throughout the country as the sobering anniversary of the catastrophic Canterbury earthquake but QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden urged the community to do more than remember.

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News 15 Feb 2012
Frankton Marina Expressions Of Interest

QUEENSTOWN — The vision to develop a first class marina facility at Frankton will be tested in the market this month with the Queenstown Lakes District Council calling for Expressions of Interest.

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Transport 14 Feb 2012
Walk'N'Wheels Week On The Way

QUEENSTOWN — Local school children will be encouraged to get moving when Walk’n’Wheels Week launches at the end of February.

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Waste 10 Feb 2012
Wanaka Recycling Change From March

WANAKA — A change to the way recycling is collected in the Upper Clutha (Makarora, Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Luggate and Cardrona) will be signalled with the delivery of a second crate this month, Queenstown Lakes District solid waste manager Stefan Borowy said.

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Community 1 Feb 2012
Community To Come Together For Waitangi Day

QUEENSTOWN — Waitangi Day will have a new focus in Queenstown with a special community celebration being held in the Queenstown Gardens.

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Waste 31 Jan 2012
Happy Nappy Scheme Proves Popular

QUEENSTOWN — Local families have given the thumbs up to the QLDC’s Happy Nappy Scheme.

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Traffic 27 Jan 2012
Draft Speed Limit Bylaw To Be Re-Notified

QUEENSTOWN — The Draft Speed Limit bylaw will be presented again to the Queenstown Lakes District Council following a technical oversight QLDC transport manager Denis Mander said there were concerns that the process used to determine the proposed speed limit changes in Arrowtown was not robust enough.

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Traffic 27 Jan 2012
Delays on the Crown Range

QUEENSTOWN — Motorists can expect major delays on the Crown Range on Tuesday 31 January as upgrade work on the road continues.

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Traffic 26 Jan 2012
Hazard Lights a Road Rule Reminder

QUEENSTOWN — Drivers are being reminded to watch their speed around school buses as children go back to school over the next two weeks.

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Environment 10 Jan 2012
Overgrown Sections Cause Concern

QUEENSTOWN — Overgrown sections are beginning to cause concern in the Queenstown Lakes District as the hot, dry summer continues, Queenstown Lakes District Council principal rural fire officer Gordon Bailey said.

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Traffic 6 Jan 2012
Delays on the Crown Range and Cardrona Valley Road

QUEENSTOWN — Motorists are advised that delays can be expected on the Crown Range and Cardrona Valley Road from Monday 9 January when road rehabilitation works recommence.

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Water 5 Jan 2012
Water Restrictions Remain In Place

QUEENSTOWN — Residents on the Lake Hayes Water Scheme are being credited for conserving water over the last few weeks but reminded that water restrictions are still in place.

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Festival 5 Jan 2012
Summerdaze Off To A Great Start

QUEENSTOWN — After launching with a bang on New Year’s Eve, the Summerdaze festival is continuing to heat things up in the entertainment arena.

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Fire 4 Jan 2012
Fire Ban Comes Into Effect On Friday

QUEENSTOWN — A fire ban will apply across the Queenstown Lakes District from midnight Friday 6 January 2012, Queenstown Lakes District Council principal rural fire officer Gordon Bailey said.

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Community 23 Dec 2011
Entry Date For Photo Contest Extended

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has extended the entry date for its Kids Photo Competition, QLDC communications manager Meaghan Miller said.

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Health 21 Dec 2011
Support For District Health Board Decision

QUEENSTOWN — The Wakatipu Health Reference Group is backing the Southern District Health Board’s decision to take the lead role in the location of a new CT scanner for the region, group chairperson and Queenstown Lakes District mayor Vanessa van Uden said today (Tuesday).

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Water 21 Dec 2011
Partial Restrictions For Lake Hayes Supply

QUEENSTOWN — Partial water restrictions will be introduced on the Lake Hayes Scheme this week, Queenstown Lakes District Council 3 Waters Manager Gerry Essenberg said.

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Festival 17 Dec 2011
Eyes To The Skies For Summerdaze

QUEENSTOWN — Fireworks and kites will ensure that people’s eyes are kept skywards during the first two weeks of the annual Summerdaze festival.

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Health 2 Dec 2011
Health Panel Membership Confirmed

QUEENSTOWN — The new Wakatipu health panel will meet for the first time next week, Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.

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Community 1 Dec 2011
New Communication Survey

QUEENSTOWN — How the Queenstown Lakes District Council enables its community to have a voice and be informed is the subject of a new Council survey, QLDC communications manager Meaghan Miller said.

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Council 29 Nov 2011
Lake Leisure appointments

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed two new directors to the board of the Council Controlled Organisation, Lakes Leisure Limited.

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Council 28 Nov 2011
Lakes Leisure Appointments

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed two new directors to the board of the Council Controlled Organisation, Lakes Leisure Limited.

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News 25 Nov 2011
Gorge Road Upgrade Set To Continue

QUEENSTOWN — The $1.6 million upgrade of the final section of Gorge Road is set to get underway next week, Queenstown Lakes District Council project manager Lane Vermaas said.

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Festival 25 Nov 2011
Sneak Peek At Summerdaze Now Online

QUEENSTOWN — People who are keen to see what summer has in store for the district can now get a sneak peek at the programme on the Summerdaze website.

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News 22 Nov 2011
Mount Cardrona Station Plan Change Adopted

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council today adopted Plan Change 18 Mount Cardrona Station which will now be operative from next week.

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Media 21 Nov 2011
Photo Competition Launched

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has launched a photo competition open to all pre and school aged children in the district.

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Aviation 17 Nov 2011
QAC Directorship Recommendation

QUEENSTOWN — The Annual General meeting of the Queenstown Airport Corporation on 21 November, 2011 will be asked to consider a recommendation from the Council for the appointment of two new directors and the reappointment of a third, QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.

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House 9 Nov 2011
Passive houses

QUEENSTOWN — Too hot in summer, too cold in winter - that sums up many homes in our district.

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Traffic 8 Nov 2011
Ballantyne Road Temporary Speed Limit

WANAKA — A temporary speed limit is being placed on a section of Ballantyne Road near Wanaka to help mitigate potential dust issues as the Queenstown Lakes District Council adopts its ‘no oiling’ policy.

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News 3 Nov 2011
Memorial Hall Open Day

QUEENSTOWN — The Memorial Hall Upgrade Giving the old lady a new lease of life….

Artist's Impression only

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Education 3 Nov 2011
QRC Christmas Ball

QUEENSTOWN — As part of our studies towards the Diploma in Hospitality Management at Queenstown Resort College, during our second year Cost Control Management course we are required to plan, organise and run an event of reasonable complexity.

Queenstown Resort College logo

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Water 3 Nov 2011
Community Asked To Think About Water Usage

QUEENSTOWN — The entire district is being urged to work together to prevent water restrictions this summer, Queenstown Lakes District Council 3 Waters manager Gerry Essenberg said.

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Council 2 Nov 2011
Airport Chair Appointed - Queenstown Lakes District Council

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed John Gilks to the role of chairman of the Queenstown Airport Corporation.

John Gilks

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News 2 Nov 2011
Appointment Of Chairman

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed John Gilks to the role of chairman of the Queenstown Airport Corporation.

John Gilks

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Waste 1 Nov 2011
Hazardous Waste Amnesty

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council is having a hazardous waste amnesty this month.

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News 20 Oct 2011
Happy Nappy Scheme To Launch

QUEENSTOWN — New parents in the Queenstown Lakes District are being encouraged to discover the benefits of using cloth nappies as the 'Happy Nappy' scheme launches next month.

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Cycling 7 Oct 2011
Construction begins on next stage of cycleway

QUEENSTOWN — Construction on another link in a trail that will eventually see people able to cycle from Queenstown to Gibbston is set to begin next week, Queenstown Lakes District Council general manager community services Paul Wilson said.

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Community 5 Oct 2011
Plan Change 24 - Queenstown Lakes District Council

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will invite members of the community to form a consultation working group to further discuss the provision of affordable housing in the district, QLDC general manager policy and planning Philip Pannett said.

Queenstown Lakes District Council

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Community 4 Oct 2011
Plan Change 24

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will invite members of the community to form a consultation working group to further discuss the provision of affordable housing in the district, QLDC general manager policy and planning Philip Pannett said.

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Council 28 Sep 2011
Council Appoints New Infrastructure Head

QUEENSTOWN — A new head of Infrastructure has been appointed by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.

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Council 28 Sep 2011
Last 'visioning' workshops in Queenstown then Wanaka

QUEENSTOWN — The final workshops in the Shaping our Future visioning process will take place in Queenstown and Wanaka this week.

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Community 27 Sep 2011
Last 'visioning' workshops in Queenstown then Wanaka

QUEENSTOWN — The final workshops in the Shaping our Future visioning process will take place in Queenstown and Wanaka this week.

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Traffic 23 Sep 2011
Kawarau Falls Bridge – Council Asked For Feedback

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will consider its position in terms of plans for a new Kawarau Falls bridge, QLDC transport manager Denis Mander said.

An artist's impression of a possible solution to a Kawarau Falls replacement bridge

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Jazz/Blues 23 Sep 2011
Queenstown Jazzfest Continues To Grow

QUEENSTOWN — The organisers of the Queenstown Jazzfest 2011 is broadening its horizons with this year’s programme, with some new additions widening the festival’s focus while still leaving plenty of room for the jazz traditionalist.

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Council 22 Sep 2011
Wanaka Sports Mix Presentation

WANAKA — The Wanaka community is invited to a presentation, based on community feedback on the Wanaka Sports Facility, Queenstown Lakes District Council project manager Ken Gousmett said.

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Community 21 Sep 2011
Wanaka Sports Facility Feedback

WANAKA — The Wanaka community is invited to a presentation, based on community feedback on the Wanaka Sports Facility, Queenstown Lakes District Council project manager Ken Gousmett said.

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Council 20 Sep 2011
Expressions Of Interest Sought For Health Panel

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will call for expressions of interest tomorrow (Wednesday) for two seats on a new independent Wakatipu health panel, QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.

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Council 20 Sep 2011
Queenstown radio safety reminder

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District habourmaster has issued a reminder about safe radio channel use on Lake Wakatipu.

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Council 20 Sep 2011
Expressions of interest sought for Wakatipu health panel

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will call for expressions of interest tomorrow (Wednesday) for two seats on a new independent Wakatipu health panel, QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.

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Council 19 Sep 2011
Radio Safety Reminder

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District habourmaster has issued a reminder about safe radio channel use on Lake Wakatipu.

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Mountain Biking 19 Sep 2011
Queenstown Bike Park opens for first full season

QUEENSTOWN — Around 50 keen mountain bikers including guest of honour former junior world downhill mountain bike champion Scarlett Hagen, a group of teenagers from Youth Town Oamaru and several members of the Queenstown mountain bike club celebrated the opening of the first ever full season for Queenstown Bike Park today (Saturday, 17 September).

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Waste 16 Sep 2011
Waste Consultation - Drop-In Sessions

QUEENSTOWN — Drop-in sessions to discuss a draft plan that will change the way we manage waste for the next six years in the Queenstown Lakes District will take place next week, QLDC solid waste manager Stefan Borowy said.

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Rugby 15 Sep 2011
England Team Members Win Hearts At Local School

QUEENSTOWN — Some of the big names of the English rugby team turned out to share their skills and stories and stoke the fires of fandom amongst the younger generation today.

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Council 15 Sep 2011
Feedback Sought On Potential Conference Centre

QUEENSTOWN — The steering group tasked with investigating the feasibility of a conference centre in Queenstown is seeking feedback on what such a facility could look like.

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Community 15 Sep 2011
Shaping Our Future - What's Happened And What's Next

QUEENSTOWN — A new and better way of making long term decisions for the communities within the Queenstown Lakes District is the driving force behind the Shaping Our Future process which is now well underway and involving more and more people.

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News 8 Sep 2011
Bar Safe Launches In Queenstown

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council and local bars are launching a new initiative aimed at reducing a small but unwelcome element of late night, alcohol-fuelled bad behaviour in the resort.

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Night life 8 Sep 2011
Bar Safe Initiative Launched in Queenstown

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council and local bars are launching a new initiative aimed at reducing a small but unwelcome element of late night, alcohol-fuelled bad behaviour in the resort.

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Rugby 1 Sep 2011
Irish Rugby Team Welcomed By 200 Children At Queenstown Airport

QUEENSTOWN — Two hundred children from Hawea Flat, Glenorchy, Garston, Makarora and Tarras Primary Schools were bussed in by QLDC today to ensure that they didn’t miss out on greeting the Irish Rugby Team at Queenstown Airport.

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Community 1 Sep 2011
Our place, our people...our future!

QUEENSTOWN — >Creating a vision of success for the Queenstown Lakes District Imagine the Queenstown Lakes District in 50 years time.

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Community 31 Aug 2011
Call For Community Input To Create Vision For Future

QUEENSTOWN — The Shaping our Future process takes another significant step next month with a series of community meetings planned throughout September aimed at creating a “Vision of Success for the Future” for the Queenstown Lakes District.

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Waste 26 Aug 2011
New Direction For Waste - Community Say Wanted

QUEENSTOWN — A draft document that sets a new direction in waste management in the Queenstown Lakes District for the next six years is now open to public submission.

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Council 24 Aug 2011
Representation Review Gets Underway

QUEENSTOWN — The Council has appointed an independent working party to govern a review of representation in the Queenstown Lakes District.

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Rugby 23 Aug 2011
Huge RWC 2011 Welcome Planned For The Irish In Queenstown

QUEENSTOWN — The Irish rugby team will be officially welcomed to New Zealand at Queenstown Airport on September 1.

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Community 23 Aug 2011
Community to discuss Arrowtown speed limit

ARROWTOWN — Residents and ratepayers are being asked for their feedback on Arrowtown speed limits, Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander said.

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Community 19 Aug 2011
Wanaka Facility August 2011

WANAKA — Over the last month the Wanaka community has been credited with widely engaging with the Queenstown Lakes District Council as it moves to prepare a concept plan for the future Wanaka sports facility.

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Community 18 Aug 2011
Wanaka Community Participates In Facility Plan

QUEENSTOWN — Over the last month the Wanaka community has been credited with widely engaging with the Queenstown Lakes District Council as it moves to prepare a concept plan for the future Wanaka sports facility.

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Community 18 Aug 2011
Events Future forums linked by live video

QUEENSTOWN — Wanaka and Queenstown locals and organisations enjoyed lively debate and the sharing of views as they discussed the future of events in the Lakes District via a live video exchange last night.

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Weather 16 Aug 2011
Snow Update 3pm Tuesday 16 August

QUEENSTOWN — The thaw is now on with no further snow in the Wakatipu Basin this afternoon.

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Weather 16 Aug 2011
Snow Update 12pm Tuesday 16 August

QUEENSTOWN — Additional crews are being directed to the Kingston Frankton state highway in a bid to open that route.

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Weather 16 Aug 2011
Winter Blast Update August 2011

QUEENSTOWN — Snow has continued to fall in the Wakatipu Basin throughout the day, with further snow forecast over night.

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Community 12 Aug 2011
Events consultation reaching crunch time

QUEENSTOWN — Next week’s “Shaping our Future” community forums in Wanaka and Queenstown will take a big step in forming a district-wide view on how best to deliver events for the benefit of the whole community.

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Council 11 Aug 2011
Information Session For Wanaka Town Centre Character Guidelines

QUEENSTOWN — An information session about the new Wanaka Town Centre Character Guidelines is to be held later this month.

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Council 3 Aug 2011
Date For Survey Extended – Return Rate On Track

QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council resident and ratepayer survey is on track for a good return rate despite some confusion over the extension of the deadline, QLDC communications manager Meaghan Miller said.

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Community 2 Aug 2011
Community Group Formed To Consider Convention Centre

QUEENSTOWN — A community taskforce will take a fresh look at the issues around establishing a significant convention centre in the Wakatipu, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Vanessa van Uden announced today.

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Conservation 2 Aug 2011
Boost For War Against Wildings

QUEENSTOWN — The war against wilding trees has received a welcome boost with confirmation of a Lotteries Commission grant, Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group (WCG) spokeswoman Briana Pringle said.  “We have been granted $132,601 for wilding control in Wakatipu.

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News 2 Aug 2011
Taking Events To The Next Level

The next forum in the ‘Shaping Our Future’ series would work on ideas that could take events to the next level in a district-wide session.

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Council 1 Aug 2011
Council Seeking Lakes Leisure Director

QUEENSTOWN — Applications are now being sought for up to two directors to join the board of Council Controlled Organisation Lakes Leisure Limited, Queenstown Lakes District Council chief executive Debra Lawson said.

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Council 29 Jul 2011
Quick Fire Survey On Roads

QUEENSTOWN — With two recent major snow events in the Queenstown Lakes District the Council is keen to find out how the community viewed its response, QLDC Transport Manager Denis Mander said.

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Council 26 Jul 2011
Wanaka Sports Facility Workshop

WANAKA — Wanaka residents were reminded to attend a public workshop tomorrow (Wednesday) evening to discuss facilities for the Wanaka Sports Facility site, Queenstown Lakes District Council project manager Ken Gousmett said.

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