Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) is seeking responses from locals for its fifth annual Quality of Life survey.

The survey is used to gather information that helps the council and public service providers understand more about current issues and challenges facing the community.

“Together we use these insights to plan for a better tomorrow, and ultimately improve the quality of life of our residents,” QLDC strategy and policy general manager Michelle Morss said.

Last year’s survey found that overall quality of life was rated as extremely good (26 percent) or good (50 percent), while 18 percent said their quality of life was average, and six percent said it was poor or extremely poor. 

On other categories - including mental health and community resilience - the results were less positive.

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This year QLDC has worked with partners at Destination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism to develop questions about the visitor economy, and has also engaged the Southern District Health Board to help shape health and wellbeing questions.

The survey data will be used to shape key QLDC strategies, policies and plans including the new Housing Action Plan, economic diversification work, and the district’s Wellbeing Framework.

Michelle says the council still wants to hear from people who have completed the survey in previous years, adding that questions have been streamlined this year so it is faster to complete.

“A lot can change in 12 months so taking part every year provides an up-to-date snapshot of what life is like for people living in the district.”

Completing the anonymous survey takes 15-20 minutes and by completing it you go into the draw for a $250 Prezzy gift card as well as spot prizes.

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