NZ Local Elections 2025

Queenstown-Lakes District Council

Queenstown-Whakatipu 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 Queenstown-Whakatipu 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.

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

  • Diversify the economy to complement the already strong tourism industry.

    Establish mentoring roles to help guide youth into the workforce.

    Support local businesses that reinvest back into the economy.

  • Enable provision of core council services to keep up with demand due to growth so the district remains an attractive place to visit.

    Uphold QLDC's responsibilities as the majority shareholder of Queenstown Airport Corporation.

    Work towards improving housing availability and affordability to provide accommodation for the workforce.

  • Allow more cafe culture with drinking and eating outside of bars and restaurants.

    Mandate contract pricing by independent specialists before tendering for a council contract with the data published.

  • Diversify the economy to complement the already strong tourism industry.

    Establish mentoring roles to help guide youth into the workforce.

    Support local businesses that reinvest back into the economy.

  • Enable provision of core council services to keep up with demand due to growth so the district remains an attractive place to visit.

    Uphold QLDC's responsibilities as the majority shareholder of Queenstown Airport Corporation.

    Work towards improving housing availability and affordability to provide accommodation for the workforce.

  • Allow more cafe culture with drinking and eating outside of bars and restaurants.

    Mandate contract pricing by independent specialists before tendering for a council contract with the data published.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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