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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Complete all necessary water, wastewater and stormwater projects approved in the Annual Plan.

    Maintain the high standard of street cleaning.

    Oppose the government's Three Waters plan in its current form.

  • Support cost effective delivery of Three Waters services. Support Three Waters proposal in principle, subject to further work on the model.

    Support waste reduction initiatives and innovative ideas to improve recycling and reusing resources.

  • Street cleaning: keep the streets clean. I love clean streets.

    Three Waters: ask the public what they want and follow their wishes.

    Rubbish and recycling: hire more staff to sort the recycling from the rubbish. I have a zero rubbish toleration policy.

    Street cleaning: keep the streets clean. I love clean streets.

    Three Waters: ask the public what they want and follow their wishes.

    Rubbish and recycling: hire more staff to sort the recycling from the rubbish. I have a zero rubbish toleration policy.

  • Empower residents and build resilience by aiding in adoption of independent utilities like solar and rainwater collection.

    Greater investment in needed water infrastructure along with more open consultation with local communities to align values.

    Introduce compost collection and shared fill/top soil sites

  • Complete all necessary water, wastewater and stormwater projects approved in the Annual Plan.

    Maintain the high standard of street cleaning.

    Oppose the government's Three Waters plan in its current form.

  • Support cost effective delivery of Three Waters services. Support Three Waters proposal in principle, subject to further work on the model.

    Support waste reduction initiatives and innovative ideas to improve recycling and reusing resources.

  • Street cleaning: keep the streets clean. I love clean streets.

    Three Waters: ask the public what they want and follow their wishes.

    Rubbish and recycling: hire more staff to sort the recycling from the rubbish. I have a zero rubbish toleration policy.

    Street cleaning: keep the streets clean. I love clean streets.

    Three Waters: ask the public what they want and follow their wishes.

    Rubbish and recycling: hire more staff to sort the recycling from the rubbish. I have a zero rubbish toleration policy.

  • Empower residents and build resilience by aiding in adoption of independent utilities like solar and rainwater collection.

    Greater investment in needed water infrastructure along with more open consultation with local communities to align values.

    Introduce compost collection and shared fill/top soil sites