Queenstown-Lakes District Council
Environment
Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.
Environment
Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.
Support existing projects and partners in removing wilding conifers throughout the district, especially on Ben Lomond and Queenstown Hill.
Uphold the principles set out in the QLDC climate and biodiversity plan adopted in 2025.
Work towards a circular, zero-waste economy following the strategies set out in the QLDC waste management and minimisation plan.
Establish a long term budget for both water and waste water infrastructure with monitoring and publishing of data.
Establish a long term plan to remove wilding pines and replace them with natives.
Stop urban sprawl by having the right mix of housing, workers accommodation and hotels.
Improve waste management infrastructure and sewage systems.
Support local organisations that protect and restore native ecosystems.
Take necessary steps to ensure the water quality of our rivers and lakes is of a high standard.
Support existing projects and partners in removing wilding conifers throughout the district, especially on Ben Lomond and Queenstown Hill.
Uphold the principles set out in the QLDC climate and biodiversity plan adopted in 2025.
Work towards a circular, zero-waste economy following the strategies set out in the QLDC waste management and minimisation plan.
Establish a long term budget for both water and waste water infrastructure with monitoring and publishing of data.
Establish a long term plan to remove wilding pines and replace them with natives.
Stop urban sprawl by having the right mix of housing, workers accommodation and hotels.
Improve waste management infrastructure and sewage systems.
Support local organisations that protect and restore native ecosystems.
Take necessary steps to ensure the water quality of our rivers and lakes is of a high standard.
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