How do we really feel about life in the Queenstown Lakes District? That’s what Queenstown Lakes District Council is keen to understand through a new annual survey released today.

The Quality of Life Survey replaces the annual residents and ratepayers satisfaction survey and aims to capture the views of as many residents as possible.

QLDC Chief Executive Mike Theelen said the survey is a shift away from focusing solely on satisfaction with Council services (although this is still included) and into a broader discussion around how our community feels about living here, what they believe is working or not and why.

“We live in one of the most beautiful places on earth. But that can come with its challenges for some in the community.”

“This district has experienced such rapid growth. There are more residents, more visitors, more traffic, more everything and this can impact on our people.”

“We want to know more about how our community is feeling, their perceptions of growth and lots of other issues so we can have a broader understanding of our wellbeing and quality of life,” he said.

The survey is completely anonymous and asks about a range of topics including perceptions of growth, safety, income, community connections, personal resilience and much more.

“The information gathered will paint an important picture of life in the Queenstown Lakes District to guide decision makers and partner agencies on what work needs to be done to ensure everyone living here is happy, healthy and connected to their community,” Mr Theelen said.

A sample of residents will receive an invitation to complete the survey in the post, but anyone living in the district can take part via a link on the Council website.

The Quality of Life Survey is being conducted by independent company Versus Research, on behalf of the Council and results will be available to everyone, to use in a way that benefits and supports the needs of the community.

“We really encourage everyone to take part, this is an important piece of work that will benefit us all,” Mr Theelen said.

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