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Otago Central Lakes Regional Deal
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The Otago Central Lakes Regional Deal is an economic growth and infrastructure partnership between Otago Regional Council, Queenstown Lakes District Council and Central Otago District Council that focuses on shared priorities and long-term goals.
If the deal goes ahead, it will provide certainty for new infrastructure and services.
Otago Central Lakes Regional Deal negotiations continue
19 Dec 2025: The Otago Central Lakes Regional Deal Negotiation Committee has marked the conclusion of a series of detailed discussions with Crown officials.
Otago Central Lakes Regional Deal appointment
18 Sep 2025: The Otago Central Lakes Regional Deal Negotiation Committee has appointed Conor English, Director of Silvereye as the Negotiator to help steer the Otago Central Lakes Regional Deal negotiations.
Otago Central Lakes signs Regional Deal MoU with Government
2 Jul 2025: The Otago Central Lakes has taken the first official step towards developing a Regional Deal with Central Government, having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government Ministers.
ORC supports Regional Deal proposal
26 Feb 2025: ORC Councillors voted their support for the Regional Deal proposal – which was prepared in partnership with QLDC and CODC.
Otago Central Lakes approach to Government’s Regional Deals
21 Feb 2025: Three Otago councils have partnered to develop a joint proposal to central government under the Regional Deals framework.
