Queenstown Lakes District Council
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HAWEA FLAT — Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has received an abatement notice from Otago Regional Council (ORC) in relation to the performance of Hāwea Wastewater Treatment Plant, after the facility failed to achieve its 12 month rolling mean for nitrogen levels within treated wastewater discharged to its oxidation pond.
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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown Lakes District Council has adopted a policy that permits all shops in the district to open on Easter Sunday.
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QUEENSTOWN — One of the most important services the Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) provides its community is the reticulation and treatment of wastewater on behalf of its residents and ratepayers, before returning the water to the environment.
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WANAKA — The Environment Court has made a decision to award costs of $44,199 against QLDC.
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WANAKA — Stage Five of the Wānaka Lakefront Development Plan and the extension of shared pathway Te Ara Wānaka are now complete, delivering improvements to safety and existing active travel connections on the lakefront by the marina and yacht club.
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WANAKA — The increasing popularity of Wānaka Airport for private and commercial users will see it obtaining a Qualifying Aerodrome Operator Certificate by July 2027.
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QUEENSTOWN — Council contractors and officers are responding urgently to an overflow of partially treated wastewater from one of the oxidation ponds at Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant, after the pond overtopped Monday.
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WANAKA — Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is calling on the Wānaka and Upper Clutha community to get involved and share their ideas for how they want to use, enjoy and manage Mount Iron Recreation Reserve to meet the needs of residents and visitors now and for generations to come.
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WANAKA — Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has appointed the former Chief Executive of Environment Southland, Rob Phillips as independent chair of the newly formed Wānaka Airport Liaison Committee.
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ARROWTOWN — Based on an initial preliminary result, Melissa White has been elected to the Queenstown Lakes District Council in the Arrowtown-Kawarau Ward by-election that closed at midday today.
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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has notified a variation to rezone land located in Te Pūtahi Ladies Mile Corridor to provide for future housing demand in the district.
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WANAKA — 100 hectares of land on Mount Iron and Little Mount Iron in Wānaka is one step closer to coming into public ownership, with fencing around the site near completion and settlement on the land purchase expected in early May 2023.
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QUEENSTOWN — Do you have a great idea that could help our community reduce or divert waste from landfill? Now’s your chance to bring it to life with funding from the 2023 Queenstown Lakes District Council Waste Minimisation Community Fund. Applications for the fund open on Friday 14 April 2023.
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WANAKA — NASA is planning two super pressure balloon (SPB) launches from Wānaka, New Zealand, in 2023, primarily to test the agency's SPB technology, but NASA also plans to fly a science payload as a mission of opportunity on each balloon.
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WANAKA — Queenstown Lakes District Council is looking for community feedback on a proposal to improve the cycle network on Anderson Road and Aubrey Road in Wānaka.
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WANAKA — Council commitment to a major sports facility in Wanaka remains unchanged, with QLDC advising today that it had completed a design peer review of the facility and had also appointed an external project manager to drive the next stages of the development.
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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown Film Society is calling for entries for this year’s Local Short Film Night.
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QUEENSTOWN — A number of unsafe Douglas Fir trees will be removed and replaced at Glendhu Bay Campground after Easter.
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QUEENSTOWN — Residents and visitors are being invited to pack a picnic and come along to the Queenstown Gardens on Wednesday February 6 for a community picnic to celebrate Waitangi Day.
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QUEENSTOWN — A detour will be in place by this afternoon after a 20m section of Kawarau River Trail slumped over the weekend, Queenstown Lakes District Council community services general manager Paul Wilson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Two of the big issues facing the Queenstown Lakes District – where we live and what form that takes - are now open for feedback as the District Plan review turns its focus towards growth boundaries and residential zones.
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QUEENSTOWN — Crown Range Road users are being advised to factor in extra travel time next week when the Crown Range Road upgrade swings into action again.
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QUEENSTOWN — Local teddy bears and their human owners will be putting on their best summer shorts and t-shirts for this weekend’s Teddy Bears’ Picnics in Queenstown and Wanaka, part of the Summerdaze festival.
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QUEENSTOWN — Tom Cruise and the Catlins will both be in the spotlight at TomTom Outdoor Cinema later this month.
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QUEENSTOWN — Visitors to the Queenstown Gardens will now find the search for a car park easier following a change to the parking restrictions.
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ARROWTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has issued a boil water notice for Arrowtown this morning.
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QUEENSTOWN — The overnight sealing of Lucas Place in Frankton will see a detour in place for vehicular traffic next week.
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QUEENSTOWN — Summerdaze is amping up the action for local children as the school holidays continue.
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QUEENSTOWN — Over flow camping will not be allowed to spill onto the Queenstown Recreation Ground this New Year’s Eve, Queenstown Lakes District, Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.
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QUEENSTOWN — After months of planning the countdown has started for Summerdaze.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council and Central Otago District Council are to partner with two national agencies to investigate the uses of wood bio-waste for heating commercial buildings.
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QUEENSTOWN — Plans for Christmas and New Year in Wanaka and Queenstown will put a strong emphasis on a good time in one of the most beautiful places in the world, Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.
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QUEENSTOWN — From Monday morning the Queenstown Lakes District Council is asking residents on the Lake Hayes Scheme to apply water conservation to all watering and irrigation, QLDC general manager infrastructure Erik Barnes said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Residents and ratepayers are being asked for their feedback on the future management of Arrowtown’s reserves.
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QUEENSTOWN — Over half a million dollars will be dedicated to a major push this year on the war on wilding pines in the Wakatipu Basin, Queenstown Lakes District Council district forester and Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group (WCG) spokeswoman Briana Pringle said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The feasibility of constructing an international quality Convention Centre in the Queenstown Lake District is set to move to the next phase, QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden announced today.
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QUEENSTOWN — A review of Queenstown Lakes District Council holiday parks and campgrounds began this week as Council looks to assess how its facilities are performing and identify options for the future.
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QUEENSTOWN — A small but significant ceremony took place at 5000 feet above sea level today to mark the handing over of New Zealand’s only dedicated cross country ski are to the community, Queenstown Lakes District Council community general manager Paul Wilson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking comment on a proposed programme of tree removal and replanting on Frankton Track.
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QUEENSTOWN — Comment is being sought on changes to parking restrictions for Arrowtown and Frankton.
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QUEENSTOWN — A watching brief will be given to the road surface of Adamson Drive and Centennial Avenue this summer, Queenstown Lakes District Council project manager Ken Gousmett said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has reached a social media milestone thanks to CEO Adam Feeley.
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QUEENSTOWN — A call for expressions of interest regarding a council-owned 4 hectare parcel of prime Queenstown real estate has been narrowed down to further discussions with two parties over a portion of the site, Queenstown Lakes District Council finance general manager and deputy chief executive Stewart Burns said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Staff from the Queenstown-Lakes District Council (QLDC) and Otago Regional Council (ORC) and will start their annual flood awareness campaign next week.
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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown Lakes District Council is looking for a big idea to fill a small space in a prime position on Queenstown’s lakefront.
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QUEENSTOWN — The forecast is for a summer of entertainment as the ninth annual Summerdaze Festival programme is announced.
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QUEENSTOWN — Temporary road closures will take place on Arthurs Point Road on Friday 16 November and Friday 23 November to allow foam bitumen stabilising of the road surface to take place.
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QUEENSTOWN — The continued threat by Lake Wakatipu to a 200m section of the Queenstown Garden’s shoreline and walking track is a problem in need of a solution, Queenstown Lakes District Council parks manager Gordon Bailey said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The district gets one final chance to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold this weekend with a special community event.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Lake Hayes Estate community is being asked for their help following a spate of vandalism at the toilets at the Lake Hayes Estate Playground (McBride Park).
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QUEENSTOWN — Having recorded a surplus of $14.7 million to apply to debt repayment and capital, and shed over $3 million from the operating budget for 2011/12 - the Queenstown Lakes District Council is determined to drive further improvements, QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.
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QUEENSTOWN — As the festive season fast approaches the Christmas Spirit is already alive and well in the Lakes District.
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QUEENSTOWN — Today marks the first day of business for a dedicated Events Office for the Queenstown Lakes District.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed two new directors to Lakes Leisure, filling both a vacant role and that of departing chairman Mike Saunders.
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QUEENSTOWN — Understanding the massive cost of water to ratepayers is critical to changing the way we use it, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.
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QUEENSTOWN — A solution to make rates fairer will be considered next week by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, QLDC finance general manager Stewart Burns said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council reported an outstanding result for the 2011/12 financial year, despite difficult economic conditions, QLDC finance general manager Stewart Burns said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The public reaction to the newly opened Queenstown Trail has been incredible, QLDC community services general manager Paul Wilson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — This is a proud week in the Queenstown Lakes District, QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Council will consider improvements to its Freedom Camping Bylaw in light of the requirements of the Freedom Camping Act.
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QUEENSTOWN — Work is progressing well on the road reinstatement work at Devil’s Elbow on Skippers Road and Queenstown Lakes District Council contractors are intending to have the road open at Labour Weekend.
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QUEENSTOWN — Statistics New Zealand projections released on Monday come as no surprise to the Queenstown Lakes District Council, QLDC acting chief executive Stewart Burns said.
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QUEENSTOWN — It’s time to clean out the cupboards, sheds and garages as the Queenstown Lakes District’s annual hazardous waste amnesty take place this Labour weekend 19 -22 October, 2012.
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QUEENSTOWN — A temporary Frankton Track detour will be put in place next week while a group of old pine trees is removed.
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QUEENSTOWN — A call for Requests for Proposals (RFP) made by the Queenstown Lakes District Council regarding office accommodation in Queenstown is continuing to progress.
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QUEENSTOWN — Over the weekend Queenstown Lakes District Council contractors created a temporary bypass around the slip at Devil’s Elbow on Skippers Road.
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QUEENSTOWN — Dr Compost is springing into action in the Queenstown Lakes District this month with a series of ‘Healthy Garden’ workshops.
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QUEENSTOWN — The “long term big picture” for Earnslaw Park will be the focus of a public workshop next week, after initial consultation on a proposed upgrade raised several new ideas for the popular downtown reserve.
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QUEENSTOWN — Potential developers and partners are being sought in a move by a working party to find interest in a proposed Queenstown conference centre.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council is hoping a proposal to repair the historic Skippers Road slip could re-open the road as early as mid-October, QLDC transport manager Denis Mander said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will appeal an Environment Court decision in an attempt to preserve the integrity of Frankton planning and land set aside for industrial use, QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.
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QUEENSTOWN — A fee change that would give the community more certainty about the cost of resource consent applications will be considered by the Queenstown Lakes District Council tomorrow (Friday), QLDC regulatory and corporate general manager Roger Taylor said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will be asked on Friday to adopt a proposal to undertake a fresh round of consultation over its 2012/13 rates, QLDC acting chief executive Stewart Burns said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Trails Trust and the Queenstown Lakes District Council are urging members of the public to stay out of clearly marked construction zones after vandals put the timing of the Queenstown trails completion in jeopardy at the weekend, QLDC general manager community services and project manager Paul Wilson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The combination of a new rating system together with the recent revaluation of properties in the Queenstown Lakes District Council has given rise to an unforseen rating anomaly. “What we didn’t anticipate was the diversity of impact this has had with some ratepayers paying disproportionally more than others and some paying disproportionally less.
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WANAKA — The Queenstown Lakes District Council strategy committee will be asked next week to adopt, as a Council decision, the Commissioners’ recommendation for Plan Change 4 – North Three Parks.
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QUEENSTOWN — The community is being asked for its feedback on a number of proposed changes to the speed limits on some local roads.
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QUEENSTOWN — Local parents will be surveyed about their childrens’ travel choices as part of the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Schools’ Travel Plan programme.
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QUEENSTOWN — The proposed Conference Centre for Queenstown could move another step closer with the recent feasibility study set to be considered at the full Council meeting in Wanaka on Tuesday 14 August.
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QUEENSTOWN — Over two thousand locals have committed themselves to taking part in a nationwide Civil Defence Emergency Management initiative.
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QUEENSTOWN — The next public open session on the District Plan Review will take place in Queenstown on Thursday 9 August, 2012.
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QUEENSTOWN — Cutting edge technology is being trialled by the Queenstown Lakes District Council to make its District Plan review relevant and accessible to the wider community.
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QUEENSTOWN — The potential development of a 4 hectare parcel of prime Queenstown real estate is back on the Queenstown Lakes District Council agenda, QLDC acting chief executive Stewart Burns said.
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WANAKA — A rash of illegal pruning in Wanaka is causing headaches for Council and an eyesore for the community, Queenstown Lakes District Council parks manager Gordon Bailey said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The historic Skippers Canyon Bridge in the Skippers Canyon will be temporarily closed for inspection after cracks were detected on a routine inspection, Queenstown Lakes District Council network operations engineers Michael Wardill said.
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QUEENSTOWN — It was time that the Otago Regional Council representation acknowledged the Queenstown Lakes was one of the fastest growing districts in New Zealand, QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will not appeal the Environment Court decision to issue consent for a Pak ‘n’ Save supermarket to be developed at Frankton Flats, QLDC Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.
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QUEENSTOWN — With Queenstown Lakes District Council staff located within six different buildings in Queenstown, the search for a single office solution continues, QLDC acting chief executive Stewart Burns said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The on-going District Plan Review steps up a gear at the end of this month with a series of public open evenings being held in conjunction with Shaping Our Future.
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QUEENSTOWN — A draft feasibility study on a proposed conference centre for Queenstown had to be considered in the context of a number of other factors, Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor and Conference Centre Working Party chairperson Vanessa van Uden said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Local drivers are being asked not to cut corners when it comes to safe driving.
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QUEENSTOWN — Community feedback on a proposal to upgrade Earnslaw Park is now being sought, Queenstown Lakes District Council community general manager Paul Wilson said.
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QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown Lakes District Council Mayor Vanessa van Uden has confirmed that effective Saturday 30 June, 2012, QLDC deputy chief executive Stewart Burns will assume the role of acting chief executive.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council will this week consider a recommendation that could change local government voting in the Arrowtown Ward, QLDC regulatory and corporate general manager Roger Taylor said.
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QUEENSTOWN — The Queenstown Lakes District Council has chipped 0.13% from the overall rates increase for next year.
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QUEENSTOWN — Looking at district maps just became a whole lot easier with the addition of a new mapping service to the Queenstown Lakes District Council website.
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