Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is delighted to be recognised for its efforts to support business recovery following the local impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Economic Development New Zealand (EDNZ) awarded the QLDC Recovery and Economic Development .
The winners of the Economic Development NZ 2021 Awards have been announced at a ceremony in Palmerston North which is host city to this year’s EDNZ Conference. Winners have been recognised for their best practice in a wide range of categories .
Work to upgrade the Frankton stormwater system is due to start in early June. Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) General Manager Property and Infrastructure, Pete Hansby, said the upgrade will improve resilience to the district’s stormwater network, .
Innovation
Business recovery support
EDNZ also recognised the remarkable efforts of an individual economic development professional through its Distinguished Service Award.
The winners of the Awards are:
Best practice inclusive development:
The innovation and enterprise park being developed near Kaikohe by Council-owned company Far North Holdings, mana whenua Ngāti Rangi and regional economic development agency Northland Inc – Contact: Peter Heath 021 456 089
Best practice Collaboration with iwi, business and community:
Nelson Regional Development Agency for Project Kokiri – Contact: Johny O’Donnell 022 103 9104.
Best practice Integrated Planning:
Best practice business recovery support:
Venture Taranaki for its Business Services Grant – Contact: Sophie Kelly 0223529851
Best practice Innovation: