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Glyn's News & Views

We hear you: What we're doing to rebuild confidence in Council
2 September 2025Let's be honest, there's been a lot of talk about mistrust and leadership at QLDC.read more…

Understanding rates increases and what’s coming next
29 August 2025In recent years, residents in the Queenstown Lakes District have weathered successive rate hikes—measures that, although difficult, reflect an unavoidable yet strategic need to future-proof essential services and sustainable growth.read more…

The good news on housing and the hard work ahead
26 August 2025A look at housing in the Queenstown Lakes, from record house-build numbers to affordable rentals Housing affordability remains one of the most pressing challenges facing families across the Queenstown Lakes…read more…

Three years of steady progress.. with more good work still to come.
19 August 2025It's been a busy three years. Here's a quick look at the achievements Council has made so far, under my mayoralty – and the road ahead.read more…

Sewage in the Shotover? What’s happening with our wastewater infrastructure?
18 August 2025How do we ensure today’s problem doesn’t also become tomorrow’s problem? As Queenstown continues to grow, the pressure on our infrastructure has never been more intense.read more…

Lakeview Te Taumata
15 August 2025My take on the Lakeview development and what it means for Queenstown Lakeview Te Taumata is set to become one of the most significant projects our town has ever seen.read more…