VISION 2035
Give the gift of wheels this Christmas!
Help OneBike create a secure home for 50 community kids’ bikes.
Why world-leading?
Because anything else just isn’t good enough.
For the journey ahead, we need bold action and an ambitious vision.
World-leading means an integrated network that connects work, school, play—and everything in between. From the classroom to the boardroom, the ski field to your favourite downhill drop, every destination needs to link up.
We’ll know we’ve made it when people can choose to live car-free in our urban centres. This isn’t a war on cars—it’s about embracing what’s next, not clinging to the past.
Lightfoot is here to help you make the shift—we’re working with individuals, communities and businesses to change how we move.
It’s about safer, healthier, more connected communities.
From school runs to daily commutes, every journey is a chance to keep the Queenstown Lakes moving in the right direction. Let’s count what matters, switch on smarter tech, and design places where shared and active travel is the first and best choice.
Join the movement—we want you along for the ride.
Local action. Global impact.
Let’s travel better, together.
COUNT IT
Understand the Now
Gather rich, reliable data on how people move, where emissions are highest, and where change will make the biggest difference.
Insight fuels impact.
SWITCHED ON
Enable smarter transport
Integrate emerging technologies – real-time data, mobility apps, to help people move faster, cleaner, and more efficiently.
Tech that empowers people.
ALL IN
Build a movement
Foster a culture where shared and active travel is the default. Use stories, trials, and community leadership to inspire lasting change.
Change through connection.
10 MINUTE MOVES
Design for Proximity
Create a network where everyone is within a short, safe walk of transport options. Connect ho,es, workplaces, and destinations with people-first design.
Walkable, livable, fure-ready places.
lightfoot pillars
INSPIRE
Show the transformative power of shared and active travel for everyone.
ENGAGE
Experience the benefits of shared and active travel.
CONNECT
Grow partnerships to integrate shared and active travel into key decisions.
SUSTAIN
Maintain a stable foundation to realise Lightfoot’s vision.
Word On The Street.
Current projects.
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Commuter ConnectQueenstown’s newest commuter route is going live. For six months, Lightfoot is rolling out activations, events, and initiatives to support l… -
GoGo ElectroE-bikes are a GoGo for one and all in Aotearoa’s first e-bike library programme. Free to all, read on to learn about how you can borrow an e… -
QTown CarpoolSick of sitting in traffic? Feeling guilty because you suspect you’re part of the problem? Join Qtown Carpool today and offer or request a r… -
All aboard the Lightfoot Express!All aboard the Red Oaks Express. The Lightfoot Express safely transported Queenstown and Shotover Primary School children to their after-sch…
Let’s do this.
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Meri Kirihimete to all Lightfooters and OneBikers out there. May your holiday break or working weeks over the silly season (for those not taking leave) be full of shared and active travel.
There's never been a better time to jump on a bike, bus, ferry or simply just walk your way into the new year.
Thanks for your support in keeping the Queenstown Lakes moving.
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E-bikes: Adventure, Commutes, and Going Further!
Laura Todoni used the GoGo Electro trial to achieve her 500km Movember goal, turning commutes and errands into fun adventures. 🚴♀️
"I commuted to work, visit friends, went on wee adventures… The assistance of the engine helps you go further and longer."
The trial also helped her convince friends to join the ride!
Laura appreciated the trial period before buying: "The opportunity to trial an e-bike for a few weeks, before committing to invest… is highly appreciated."
See how an e-bike fits into your life.
➡️ Trial an e-bike for FREE with the Lightfoot Initiative!
Register for your free loan: 🔗 lightfoot.org.nz/gogoelectro
#GoGoElectro #EbikeAdventure #FurtherAndLonger #Wakatipu #FreeTrial #lightfootnz … See MoreSee Less
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Want to save money? Hear it from Susanna, a recent GoGo Electro triallist!
Susanna put the e-bike to the test on her everyday routine: commuting, groceries, and swimming trips. It worked perfectly!
The result? She saved a massive $98 on fuel in just 3 weeks while trialling the e-bike. She loved the experience so much that she bought her own! 🤩
The GoGo Electro free three-week loan shows you how easy it is to replace your car for daily errands, reduce stress, and save cash.
➡️ Trial an e-bike for FREE with the Lightfoot Initiative!
Click the link to register for your free loan and start saving today: 🔗 lightfoot.org.nz/gogoelectro
#gogoelectro #FuelSavings #SustainableTravel #queenstown #wakatipu #ebikelife #lightfootnz … See MoreSee Less
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Can you spare $20 to give a bike a home?
Do you remember that feeling – the wobbly excitement of your first bike ride? That little rush of freedom as you pushed off for the very first time? Every child in the Wakatipu deserves to feel that magic.
We have been entrusted with a beautiful taonga – the entire fleet of kids' bikes from the Wakatipu Toy Library. It’s an incredible resource that ensures equity of access, meaning every kid, regardless of their family's situation, can learn to ride.
But right now, these bikes are homeless. They need a secure, dry container so we can maintain them and get them out to those who need them most.
Please chip in to our Givealittle if you can. Let’s make sure our girls and boys are rolling into 2026 with joy. ❤️🚵♀️
Donate here: givealittle.co.nz/cause/give-the-gift-of-wheels-this-christmas-fund
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Give the gift of wheels this Christmas… Fund the OneBike Kids' Bike Container!
givealittle.co.nz
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🗺️ Rediscover Your Backyard!
"I loved the freedom of movement and how you can travel long distances in a short amount of time, the trails are amazing, and even tho I have lived here all my life, I saw vistas I had never seen before."
Experience the freedom! Sign up for the Gogoelectro's free three-week trial and start exploring your local trails like never before: lightfoot.org.nz/gogoelectro/
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Women’s Only Bike Basics Course (26 Nov – 10 Dec)
Join our women-only small-group workshop series.
All in three easy Wed sessions (6:00 pm-8:30 pm) at Remarkables Primary School, Frankton. … See MoreSee Less
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