Mayor of Queenstown-Lakes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mayor of Queenstown-Lakes |
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The common seal of the Queenstown-Lakes District Council
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Incumbent
Glyn Lewers since 2022 |
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| Style | His Worship |
| Term length | Three years |
| Inaugural holder | John Davies |
| Formation | 1986 |
| Deputy | Quentin Smith |
| Salary | $143,734 |
| Website | Official website: https://www.qldc.govt.nz/your-council/elected-members#themayor |
The mayor of Queenstown-Lakes is the main leader of the Queenstown-Lakes District Council in New Zealand. This council helps manage the Queenstown-Lakes area. Since the council started in 1986, there have been seven mayors. They work to make important decisions for the community.
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What Does the Mayor Do?
A mayor is like the head of a local government. They lead the council meetings and represent the people of the district. The mayor works with other council members to make decisions about local services. These services include things like roads, parks, libraries, and water supply. The mayor's job is to help the community grow and solve local problems.
About the Queenstown-Lakes District Council
The Queenstown-Lakes District Council was formed in 1986. Before that, there were separate councils for Queenstown Borough and Lake County. These two councils joined together to create the new district council. The very first mayor of the new district was John Davies. He had been the last mayor of Queenstown Borough.
Later, in 1989, the Arrowtown Borough Council also became part of the Queenstown-Lakes District Council. This made the council responsible for an even larger area. The council's goal is to look after the needs of everyone living in the Queenstown-Lakes district.
Who Are the Mayors of Queenstown-Lakes?
Since 1986, several people have served as mayor for the Queenstown-Lakes District. Each mayor serves for a term of three years. Here is a list of the mayors who have led the district:
| Name | Portrait | Term | Notes | |
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| 1 | John Davies | .jpg) |
1986–1989 | Was the last mayor of Queenstown Borough |
| 2 | David Bradford |  |
1989–1995 | |
| 3 | Warren Cooper |  |
1995–2001 | Had also been mayor of Queenstown Borough before |
| 4 | Clive Geddes | .jpg) |
2001–2010 | |
| 5 | Vanessa van Uden | .jpg) |
2010–2016 | |
| 6 | Jim Boult | .jpg) |
2016–2022 | |
| 7 | Glyn Lewers | 2022–present |
Places Named After Mayors
You might notice some streets and places in Queenstown that are named after former mayors. This is a way to remember their contributions to the area. Some examples include:
- Robertson Street in Frankton
- Hallenstein Street
- Malaghan Road and Malaghan Street
- Warren Park
- Hotop Rise
- Reid Street
- St. Omer Park
- Anderson Heights
- Robins Road
- Grant Road
- Davies Place
These names help tell the story of the people who helped shape Queenstown-Lakes.
