In partnership with Destination Queenstown (DQ) and Lake Wānaka Tourism (LWT), deliver projects from the Travel to a Thriving Future - Queenstown Lakes Regenerative Tourism Plan. This partnership will drive meaningful progress towards reducing tourism’s environmental footprint, restoring ecosystems, and enhancing climate adaptation and emergency preparedness.
7.1 Partnered delivery of the Destination Management Plan
Action
Key Initiatives
- Integrating work programmes: Collaborate with DQ and LWT to integrate climate and biodiversity objectives into tourism initiatives, ensuring alignment with this plan.
- Data sharing and reporting: Facilitate data-sharing and reporting between Council, DQ, and LWT to track progress, identify challenges, and inform future decision-making.
- Enabling projects: Support tourism businesses in adopting low-emission practices, enhancing biodiversity efforts, and preparing for climate-related risks through education, incentives, and regulatory guidance.
7.1
Project Details
Investment
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Investment Value (Estimate)
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<$20k
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$20K - $100K
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$100K - $500K
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>$500K
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To be confirmed/still under review
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Key Partners
Destination Queenstown, Lake Wānaka Tourism, industry partners, Emergency Management Otago, conservation sector partners.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Rakatirataka - Leadership
Makaakitaka - Hospitality
Kaitiakitaka - Stewardship
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7.2Supporting the financial growth of the environmental services sectorSupport the long-term financial growth of the environmental services sector through the delivery of Project 3.3: Environmental Enterprise in the QLDC Economic Diversification Plan.
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7.3Supporting our local business transitionSupport local organisations and industry leaders to transition to more sustainable practices that reduce emissions, promote a circular economy, minimise waste, and improve resource efficiency in our local economy.
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7.4Supporting sustainable film productionsSupport the film sector to adopt sustainable practices within Queenstown Lakes. Connect production companies with local organisations and suppliers, help identify energy and emissions reduction opportunities, and facilitate waste reduction.
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7.5Enabling sustainable eventsSupport the transition towards sustainable event practices in Queenstown Lakes District by providing education, guidance and toolkits for event organisers.