Queenstown-Lakes District Council

Wānaka-Upper Clutha 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). Four councillors will be elected from the Wānaka-Upper Clutha 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.

  • Support business with cost-effective services, whilst ensuring that they cover the cost of the use of public space where applicable.

    Support business through the provision of fit-for-purpose infrastructure in a timely manner.

    Support the tourism industry and the main employment provider, whilst seeking to support diversification of the local economy.

  • Develop the Wānaka Airport as a key economic and strategic communication link for the Upper Clutha.

    Attract alternate economic activities by providing relevant infrastructure and planning assistance.

    Lobby central government to consider the district a suitable place for activities such as research and development.

  • Support apprenticeship schemes across the region, such as BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation).

    Important infrastructure: using council resources, I could investigate this issue more deeply.

    Talk to local businesses and ask them what kind of support they need.

    Support apprenticeship schemes across the region, such as BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation).

    Important infrastructure: using council resources, I could investigate this issue more deeply.

    Talk to local businesses and ask them what kind of support they need.

  • Diversify primary industries to create more meaningful well paid jobs by supporting film infrastructure, co-working and events/summits.

    Create a digital locals card to ensure reciprocity with supporting local, build pride and combat high cost of living.

    Empower local community organisations by delegating some responsibilities to build together rather than control.

  • Support business with cost-effective services, whilst ensuring that they cover the cost of the use of public space where applicable.

    Support business through the provision of fit-for-purpose infrastructure in a timely manner.

    Support the tourism industry and the main employment provider, whilst seeking to support diversification of the local economy.

  • Develop the Wānaka Airport as a key economic and strategic communication link for the Upper Clutha.

    Attract alternate economic activities by providing relevant infrastructure and planning assistance.

    Lobby central government to consider the district a suitable place for activities such as research and development.

  • Support apprenticeship schemes across the region, such as BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation).

    Important infrastructure: using council resources, I could investigate this issue more deeply.

    Talk to local businesses and ask them what kind of support they need.

    Support apprenticeship schemes across the region, such as BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation).

    Important infrastructure: using council resources, I could investigate this issue more deeply.

    Talk to local businesses and ask them what kind of support they need.

  • Diversify primary industries to create more meaningful well paid jobs by supporting film infrastructure, co-working and events/summits.

    Create a digital locals card to ensure reciprocity with supporting local, build pride and combat high cost of living.

    Empower local community organisations by delegating some responsibilities to build together rather than control.