The Queenstown Lakes District Council has the important job of making decisions alongside and on behalf of the people living in the district. 

Specifically  responsible for:

• Community well-being and development.
• Environmental health and safety. (building control, civil defence, and environmental health)
• Managing infrastructure.  (roading and transport, sewerage, water and stormwater)
• Facilitating recreation and culture.
• Resource management including land use planning and development control.