Queenstown Lakes District Council
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QUEENSTOWN — Unless people have chains fitted on their vehicles they should stay off the roads in the Wakatipu Basin this morning, Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander and Queenstown acting officer in charge Sergeant Brian Cameron said.
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QUEENSTOWN — In order to meet RWCNZ turf requirements the Queenstown Recreation Ground has been closed for RWC2011 turf preparation and training until September 20 2011.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has decided to recruit for two new Queenstown Airport Corporation directors, QLDC regulatory and corporate general manager Roger Taylor said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has made a strategic building and lease purchase at Wanaka Airport, QLDC finance general manager and deputy chief executive Stewart Burns said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The weather forecast may be promising a temporary halt to the recent snow storms but motorists and pedestrians will need to continue to be extra cautious, Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Safety concerns and ill prepared motorists have lead to a decision to close the Crown Range Road overnight for the next two nights with further snow in the forecast, Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Work is to get underway this month on a $3.8 million sewerage pump station upgrade at Frankton, Queenstown Lakes District Council project manager Lane Vermaas said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The community is being asked to comment on changes to the Traffic and Parking bylaw, Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander said.
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WANAKA — The Queenstown Lakes District Council is calling on the Wanaka community to help it move to the next stage of working towards delivering a Wanaka Sports field facility.
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QUEENSTOWN — There will be a community ballot for 60 chances to attend either the Irish or Georgian civic welcomes, Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Vanessa van Uden announced today.
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Winter may be slow in arriving this year but with colder weather forecast for early next week people should not be complacent about road conditions, Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander said.
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ARROWTOWN — A $200,000 bank stabilisation project is set to get underway early next month at the Arrowtown Reservoir, Queenstown Lakes District Council Project manager Steve Hewland said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstowners get ready – The most ‘cracking’ fireworks display the resort has ever seen fires up at the American Express Opening Party this Friday (24 June).
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QUEENSTOWN — This month the Queenstown Lakes District Council will escalate a programme designed at sharing learning from the Canterbury earthquake, QLDC emergency management officer Brenden Winder said.
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WANAKA — Wanaka event management company EveNZ has retained the contract to manage the Summerdaze Festival for another three years.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Glenorchy community is being asked to think about the future use of its airstrip Queenstown Lakes District Council senior policy analyst Ralph Henderson said.
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WANAKA — An investigation into the presence of algae in Lake Wanaka has been completed with recommendations due to go before the Wanaka Community Board next week, QLDC capital works manager Ken Gousmett said.
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WANAKA — The Wanaka Community Board will be updated on progress of the Wanaka Sports Facility next Tuesday, Queenstown Lakes District Council general manager community service Paul Wilson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will submit on Remarkables Park Limited’s private plan change in order to help keep a perspective on the wider Frankton Flats area, QLDC chief executive Debra Lawson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — A near incident on Lake Wakatipu on Saturday night has prompted a warning from the Lakes District harbourmaster Marty Black.
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QUEENSTOWN — The first of the Shaping Our Future Forums, focusing on the Economic Future and an Events strategy for the Queenstown Lakes District, have stimulated widespread debate with around 300 people attending the four forums held in Wanaka and Queenstown during the past two weeks.
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QUEENSTOWN — Magic and double celebrations are set to cast a spell over Queenstown’s Top 10 Holiday Park ‘Creeksyde’ next Thursday (26 May) to mark the official opening of its brand new Oast House – not your ordinary ablutions block, and 23 years of practicing sustainability.
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QUEENSTOWN — Confirmation today that the Queenstown Airport litigation has been withdrawn by Air New Zealand and the Queenstown-based Community Assets Group has been positively received by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.
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OTAGO — Nine private landholders granted public access easements for the Gibbston River Trail.
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QUEENSTOWN — The first of four Lakes District community forums will get underway in Wanaka next month.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council is requiring a contractor to revisit a section of the Gorge Road upgrade, at the contractor’s cost, QLDC project manager Steve Hewland said.
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QUEENSTOWN — People are becoming increasingly receptive to the idea of changing the way they travel on a daily basis said Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander, in the wake of the second annual Right Way campaign.
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QUEENSTOWN — A report released today by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission into a fatal accident on the Kawarau River, has been questioned by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
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AUCKLAND — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has made public a detailed report regarding last year’s issue of shares in Queenstown Airport Corporation to Auckland International Airport Limited.
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QUEENSTOWN — Unintentional damage to a steel water main yesterday afternoon led to an urgent water shutdown in the Gorge Road area, Queenstown Lakes District Council project manager Steve Hewland said.
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QUEENSTOWN — As Bikewise Month focuses people’s thoughts on giving cycling to work a go, the Queenstown Lakes District Council is getting set to build on that foundation with its annual ‘Right Way’ campaign, Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Over 500 offers of accommodation have been made in the Queenstown Lakes District alone, as Otago continues to work on a co-ordinated response to offering Christchurch families’ respite.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has two teams on standby to head to Christchurch.
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QUEENSTOWN — Media release from Queenstown Lakes District Council, Destination Queenstown and Lakes Leisure Today’s chance to see New Zealand’s most prized rugby silverware in person is a tangible reminder for local rugby fans that September’s Rugby World Cup is just months away.
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QUEENSTOWN — Local school children will be encouraged to take to their heels and wheels when Walk’n’Wheel to School Week kicks off on Monday 28 February said QLDC Transport manager Denis Mander.
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QUEENSTOWN — The High Court has found the Queenstown Lakes District Council can address affordable housing through a proposed community housing plan change - an important milestone in an ongoing process, QLDC senior policy analyst Scott Figenshow said.
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WANAKA — In addition to the Crown Range Road upgrade set to get underway this week, two other significant projects are scheduled next month for the Queenstown Central Business District, Queenstown Lakes District Council project manager Steve Hewland said.
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WANAKA — The ongoing upgrade of the Crown Range Road continues from next week with the resurfacing of a further 2km stretch.
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QUEENSTOWN — Heavy rain and high lake levels has forced the closure of several local walking tracks said Queenstown Lakes District Council parks manager Gordon Bailey.
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WANAKA — Anticipated growth at Wanaka Airport has led to the notification of zoning changes, Queenstown Lakes District Council senior policy planner Ralph Henderson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — It will be a party to remember as plans gear up for the Aurora Energy New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Queenstown and Wanaka, Queenstown Lakes District Council arts and events facilitator Jan Maxwell said.
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QUEENSTOWN — A double kayak fatality on Lake Wakatipu overnight sent a grim message to lake users, Queenstown Lakes District Council chief executive Debra Lawson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — As the summer season gears up, the Queenstown Lakes District harbour master is taking a tough line on life jackets. The rule in the Queenstown Lakes District, on any waterway, is that boats must carry a life jacket for every person on board and that all children 10-years or less must have their lifejacket fastened.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has entered into an agreement for the future development of the Frankton Marina.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Queenstown Lakes District are inviting their communities to join them tomorrow (Friday) at noon in a minute’s silence to mark the Pike River Mine tragedy.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has been successful in ensuring public access to the Kidds Bush reserve on the shores of Lake Hawea remains open over summer, Queenstown Lakes District Council general manager regulatory and corporate Roger Taylor said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Building on a highly successful wilding pine spray campaign on Queenstown Hill last year, a larger scale campaign is scheduled to get underway next month, Queenstown Lakes District Council district forester Briana Pringle said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council is launching its first ‘on-line’ survey to hear from the community about waste, Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.
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SOUTHLAND — The Wilding Conifers are overtaking the landscape in the Wakatipu Basin! This means that in 10 years time our next generation will not enjoy the view we currently have of the Wakatipu from this view point.
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QUEENSTOWN — There’s never been a better time for people to find out more about the delights of the Queenstown Gardens, Queenstown Lakes District Council parks manager Gordon Bailey said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown commuters will have the opportunity to travel smarter with the introduction of improved parking for Queenstown shoppers, Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Residents and ratepayers of all ages are being offered the chance to meet the members of the newly elected Queenstown Lakes District Council at two special events in November, QLDC chief executive Debra Lawson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council is defending the right to publicly access a road leading to the northwest shore of Lake Hawea, QLDC chief executive Debra Lawson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — ELECTION 2010 – PROVISIONAL RESULTS The following results are the provisional results from the Queenstown Lakes District Council Local Body Election 2010.
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QUEENSTOWN — Wilding pines, crack willows and unstable poplar trees are part of clean-up work at Lake Hayes and Arrowtown over the next month, Queenstown Lakes District Council gardens manager Gordon Bailey said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will be asked to consider a programme that is forecast to reduce Council debt levels by $125.7 million on Wednesday (6 October), finance manager and deputy chief executive Stewart Burns said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Lakes Leisure’s turf team have commenced their spring turf renovation programme resulting in the temporary closure of fields and reserves across the Queenstown Lakes district.
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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Clive Geddes wants voters to “have a say” by casting a vote in the local body elections.
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WANAKA — Composting is serious business in the Queenstown Lakes District, so much so, compost ‘trouble shooting’ will be on offer this summer, QLDC solid waste manager Stefan Borowy said.
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WANAKA — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has ‘kick started’ a major fundraising campaign to buy the Cardrona snow farm and cross skiing area – a move supported by a former Prime Minister, QLDC community services general manager Paul Wilson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Funding for community arts projects is now available district-wide through a new and improved Creative Communities Scheme.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has lodged an undertaking in the High Court regarding legal action in connection with issuing shares in Queenstown Airport.
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QUEENSTOWN — ‘makeover’ of the Frankton tennis courts has been a welcomed resource for the Queenstown Hockey Club, Queenstown Lakes District Council community services general manager Paul Wilson said.
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WANAKA — Wanaka primary-age students and their families are being invited to take a fresh, new look at school travel choices, Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander said.
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WANAKA — Work on the proposed Wanaka Sports Facility is continuing in response to the Wanaka community’s request for green field sites to be further considered, Queenstown Lakes District Council community services general manager Paul Wilson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — For the first time in more than a decade the rating roll growth in the Queenstown Lakes District Council has dipped below forecast, QLDC deputy chief executive and general manager finance Stewart Burns said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The change to parking in central Queenstown, as outlined in the Annual Plan consultation, will now go to full council for approval, Queenstown Lakes District Council transport manager Denis Mander said.
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QUEENSTOWN — An upgraded Queenstown Lakes District Council website www.qldc.govt.nz goes live this week.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Environment Court has ruled that the Queenstown Lakes District Council can address housing affordability under the Resource Management Act.
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QUEENSTOWN — Glenorchy Road users can expect some delays throughout next week (26-30 July) as repairs on the road continue.
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QUEENSTOWN — The views of the community have helped to shape a revised draft of the Community Facility Funding Policy, back before the Community Services Committee, next week, Queenstown Lakes District Council community services general manager Paul Wilson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has resolved to enter into contract renewal negotiations with its 3 waters contractor, United Water, QLDC chief executive Debra Lawson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed Alison Gerry to the position of Queenstown Airport Corporation director.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has decided to take millions of dollars of capital project work to the open market, QLDC infrastructure services general manager Mark Kunath said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The brand new Meadows Express Chairlift at Coronet Peak was officially opened today (Friday 4th June 2010) by the ski area’s oldest Ambassador, Les Brough (aged 80+) who cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council would like feedback on a proposal to make some minor changes to parking on Church Street and a change to Searle Street access, QLDC project manager Lane Vermaas said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The delivery of improved bus services from July in the Wakatipu Basin is key to a number of initiatives by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, QLDC infrastructure strategy manager Denis Mander said.
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SOUTHLAND — Farmers in the Queenstown Lakes District will have an opportunity to ‘clean-up’ unwanted chemicals during June, Queenstown Lakes District Council solid waste manager Stefan Borowy said.
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WANAKA — A local roading contractor has made a generous offer to the community of Wanaka.
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QUEENSTOWN — Work on clearing the Glenorchy Road commenced at around 1.30pm after geotechnical experts assessed the site.
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QUEENSTOWN — A slip has closed the road between Queenstown and Glenorchy this morning.
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QUEENSTOWN — Lake Wakatipu has now dropped below the first flood level warning of 310.8m.
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OTAGO — Ice has come early to roads in the Wakatipu Basin, Queenstown Lakes District Council network operations engineers Ian Marshall said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Heavy rain in the Lake Wakatipu catchment may result in a small rise but it is not likely to reach the flood warning level, according to information provided by the Otago Regional Council.
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QUEENSTOWN — An opportunity ‘too good to miss’ was the bottom line when committing to participate at the Shanghai Expo in China, later this month, Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Clive Geddes said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Lake Wakatipu is continuing to drop and the Otago Regional Council is not forecasting any problems with further rain in the catchment tomorrow night and Friday.
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QUEENSTOWN — The rain event yesterday morning gave 15mm to the Dart catchment.
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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown Lakes District Council residents and ratepayers are invited to have a chat about the Draft Annual Plan over a cup of coffee this week.
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QUEENSTOWN — Forecast rain in the Lake Wakatipu catchment is not expected to push the lake beyond the peak reached on Saturday but will result in a small rise, according to information provided by the Otago Regional Council.
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QUEENSTOWN — The level of Lake Wakatipu has commenced a clear and consistent trend downwards.
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QUEENSTOWN — By 3pm today (Saturday) Lake Wakatipu was showing a small drop of 2.5cm in level, sitting at 311.455m but the Otago Regional Council is cautioning it is too soon to know if this is the start of a downward trend.
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