Support 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.
7.3 Supporting our local business transition
Action
Key Initiatives
- Sustainability programmes: Partner with business networks to offer education, resources, and incentives for businesses to lower their environmental impact.
- Energy efficiency support: Facilitate the adoption of renewable energy and low-carbon technologies to support the transition to low-emission operations.
- Waste minimisation: Support the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan to encourage resource recovery, waste reduction, and sustainable product design through circular economy principles.
7.3
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
Chamber of Commerce, Ignite Wānaka, industry partners.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Makaakitaka - Hospitality
Haere whakamua - Future focused
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7.1Partnered delivery of the Destination Management PlanIn 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.
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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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7.4Supporting 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.