The Council Word

Growing stronger communities

QLDC has teamed up with Central Otago District Council and Inspiring Communities to host an interactive session on ways to help communities grow stronger through collaboration. Cromwell Presbyterian Church, 9.30am-3.30pm on 25 August. Tickets $25 available at humanitix.com/nz

Glenorchy natural hazards workshop

Help shape a natural hazards adaptation plan for the head of the lake. Otago Regional Council and QLDC are hosting two community workshops on Thursday 31 August at Glenorchy Community Hall: 1.00-3.00pm or 6.00-8.00pm. For more info visit orc.govt.nz/holw or call 0800 474 082

Arts Trust AGM

Lakes District Arts Trust is holding its annual general meeting at the Lake Wānaka Centre from 11.00am on Wednesday 23 August. Come along to find out more about the trust’s work bringing public artworks to the district. All welcome!

Get smarter about sleep

Struggle to get a good night’s sleep? Get some expert tips at our free Winterdaze ‘Sleep Smarter’ workshop at Frankton Library – 5.00-6.30pm, Thursday 31 August. Find more info on Facebook @QLDCinfo or register in advance by emailing frankton.library@qldc.govt.nz

Caring for our cemeteries

Interested in how we protect and maintain the ten cemeteries in our district? We’re proposing some changes to the current QLDC Cemeteries Bylaw. Share your feedback before 11 September at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz

Rainbow fitness classes

Alpine Health & Fitness at Queenstown Events Centre is hosting three special group classes during Winter Pride: RPM on 26 and 28 August; Tone on 30 Aug. Rainbow outfits positively encouraged! To book email qec@qldc.govt.nz with ‘Pride booking’ in the subject line.

Cheaper parking on Hay Street

Lakeview carpark on Hay Street has been reduced from $3.00/hr to $2.00/hr as part of recent changes to parking fees around Queenstown. For more info head to qldc.govt.nz/parking

Running workshop

Last chance to sign up for our 12-week Running Workshop starting 22 August at Queenstown Events Centre. Sign up at qldc.govt.nz/runningw www.qldc.govt.nz

by Sue Fea