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.

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.

  • Ensure an acceptable, functioning, compliant wastewater disposal system is put in place at the Shotover WWTP as soon as possible.

    Oversee the setup of the proposed Water Services CCO to enable it to operate effectively and efficiently.

    Put in place means to ensure wheelie bins are not left for extended periods on public land and do not obstruct footpaths when out.

  • Ensure open communication between council and the public on all matters related to sewage disposal.

    Promote rubbish collecting volunteering days to help keep riverbeds and waterfronts clean.

    Upgrade infrastructure to keep drinking water at a high standard.

  • Establish a seasonal garden waste service.

    Establish long term funding for water supplies and waste water with monitoring and publishing of data.

  • Ensure an acceptable, functioning, compliant wastewater disposal system is put in place at the Shotover WWTP as soon as possible.

    Oversee the setup of the proposed Water Services CCO to enable it to operate effectively and efficiently.

    Put in place means to ensure wheelie bins are not left for extended periods on public land and do not obstruct footpaths when out.

  • Ensure open communication between council and the public on all matters related to sewage disposal.

    Promote rubbish collecting volunteering days to help keep riverbeds and waterfronts clean.

    Upgrade infrastructure to keep drinking water at a high standard.

  • Establish a seasonal garden waste service.

    Establish long term funding for water supplies and waste water with monitoring and publishing of data.