Queenstown-Lakes District Council

Arrowtown-Kawarau Ward
The Queenstown-Lakes District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Arrowtown-Kawarau ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Queenstown-Lakes District Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Providing a high visitor experience that justifies the cost of visiting the Queenstown-Lakes District. Protecting our richly diverse environment and our heritage.

    Giving equal attention to the uniqueness of Wānaka and smaller townships as these are significant contributors to our diversity and economy.

    Supporting our schools to equip with growing numbers. Investing in robust public transport. Mandating developments for sustainability.

  • Inspire locals to make real and offer the products and services that they dream about.

    Inspire our youth to engage and contribute to our shared future by investing their energy into a reusable container project.

    Open our region to remote workers who come for a reason, stay for a season, and return over a lifetime.

  • Boost Queenstown Lakes District Employer brand. Promote the features, benefits and opportunities of working here. Act as a global recruiter.

    Make it easier for people to connect to their workplaces. Make it cheaper, easier, safer and more fun to get around the place.

    Regenerate business productivity, activate our public and community spaces to improve safety and vibrancy in our villages.

  • Providing a high visitor experience that justifies the cost of visiting the Queenstown-Lakes District. Protecting our richly diverse environment and our heritage.

    Giving equal attention to the uniqueness of Wānaka and smaller townships as these are significant contributors to our diversity and economy.

    Supporting our schools to equip with growing numbers. Investing in robust public transport. Mandating developments for sustainability.

  • Inspire locals to make real and offer the products and services that they dream about.

    Inspire our youth to engage and contribute to our shared future by investing their energy into a reusable container project.

    Open our region to remote workers who come for a reason, stay for a season, and return over a lifetime.

  • Boost Queenstown Lakes District Employer brand. Promote the features, benefits and opportunities of working here. Act as a global recruiter.

    Make it easier for people to connect to their workplaces. Make it cheaper, easier, safer and more fun to get around the place.

    Regenerate business productivity, activate our public and community spaces to improve safety and vibrancy in our villages.