Work collaboratively with Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC20) to position Queenstown Lakes as a national sustainability leader, aligning and strengthening local sustainability initiatives, and advocating and supporting the transition to low-emission aviation technologies.
6.6 Supporting the aviation transition
Action
Key Initiatives
- Aligning strategies for greater impact: Ensure synergy between this plan and QAC’s Sustainability Strategy to drive a cohesive approach to emissions reduction.
- Knowledge sharing: Explore opportunities to share expertise and resources to enhance the effectiveness and impact of sustainability projects.
- Accelerating electrification and decarbonisation: Increase energy independence through onsite generation and storage, reducing pressure on local network and strengthening operational resilience. Advocate and plan for the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel and the transition to low-emission aviation technologies.
- Enhancing sustainable transport access: Collaborate on initiatives to improve public and active transport options for airport users and employees, including better bus services and cycling infrastructure.
- Circular economy practices: Partner on programmes to reduce waste generation at the airport, including construction and transition towards a circular economy model.
- Resilient and sustainable infrastructure: Demonstrate leadership of sustainable construction practices whilst enhancing resilience of one of the district’s most significant infrastructure assets.
6.6
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
QAC, industry partners.
Kāi Tahu Value Alignment
Rakatirataka - Leadership
Makaakitaka - Hospitality
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6.1Investing in our future transport networkCollaborate with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, ORC, and the private sector to implement a low emission, efficient, and better-connected public transport system and active travel network for the district.
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6.2Growing community-led active travel initiativesIn partnership with Lightfoot Initiative, Wao and other local organisations, accelerate community-led transition towards shared and active travel.
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6.3Smarter parking solutionsImplement innovative parking management strategies that promote sustainable transport choices, reduce dependency on private vehicles, and support a low-carbon, people-focused transport system.
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6.4Expand the EV charging networkAccelerate the transition to low emission transport by expanding accessible, reliable EV charging infrastructure for shared and personal vehicles across the district.
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6.5Exploring innovative mass transport solutionsCollaborate with partners to assess the feasibility of innovative mass rapid transport solutions that seamlessly integrate with traditional public transport. These solutions aim to provide efficient, low-emission alternatives, reducing congestion and carbon emissions while enhancing connectivity.