A wastewater overflow has entered Lake Whakatipu along part of the Frankton Arm near Goldfield Heights. The issue was resolved within five minutes of the overflow occurring, but warning signage has been erected on the lakefront in the affected area. Water quality testing is underway and signage will be removed once clear results are returned.

Recycling Centres

Pokapū Hakarua

There are recycling centres in the Whakatipu Basin and Wānaka.

Find a recycling centre

Whakatipu Recycling Centre

Address:  112 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9371

Normal opening hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm, 7 days a week. Closed on Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and the morning of ANZAC day.

Phone: 03 341 2092

Wastebusters Recycling Centre

Address:  Corner of Riverbank and Ballantyne Road, Wānaka

Opening hours:  9.00 - 5.00, seven days a week.   (closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day)

Phone number:   03 443 8606.

There may be a small fee.  You'll find full details on  what can be accepted and  any fees on the Wastebusters website.  

www.wastebusters.co.nz