VISION 2035
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.
Carpoolin’ is here!
Give or get a ride across the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.
This free, NZ-developed app is an easy option for anyone wanting to cut costs, connect with others and kill congestion.
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 homes, 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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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... -
Commuter ConnectQueenstown’s newest commuter route is going live. For six months, Lightfoot is rolling out activations, events, and initiatives to support l... -
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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Friendly competition just got real. 🚴♂️🏃♀️
We’ve officially been bumped from the top spot on the Queenstown Weekday Challenge leaderboard by the team over at eZED.
Think your workplace has what it takes to climb the ranks and take us both on?
- Join the movement: Register your business and get your team logging their walk, bike, bus, and carpool commutes.
- Build workplace rivalry: Rally your staff, rack up sustainable commute miles, and challenge local businesses for the top spot.
- Make an impact: Reduce local congestion while building some great team spirit along the way.
Sign up your business today, start logging those green commutes, and let’s see who really owns the Queenstown leaderboard! 🏆 #QueenstownWeekdayChallenge #Lightfoot #ActiveTravel #WorkplaceChallenge #GetMoving #QueenstownBiz #lightfootnz ... See MoreSee Less
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🚨 LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! 🚨
Only 2 spots left in our August Bike Basics Maintenance Course starting this Thursday! 🚲🔧
Want to learn how to look after your bike and gain some handy maintenance skills? This 4-week course is for you!
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🚲 Want to try an e-bike for FREE?
Curious about riding an e-bike but not ready to buy one? Our GoGo e-Bike Library lets you borrow an e-bike for free and discover how easy, fun, and practical it is to get around by bike.
Whether it's for commuting, school runs, shopping, or simply exploring the Whakatipu Basin, an e-bike can make everyday trips easier.
✅ Free to borrow
✅ No experience needed
✅ A great way to see if an e-bike suits your lifestyle
📩 Sign up today and start your e-bike journey: lightfoot.org.nz/gogoelectro/
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Queenstown Lakes, we see you!
Traffic and transport pressures are only growing across the district, and we know it's a daily reality for so many of you. We hear it, and we're right here in it with you.
It's encouraging to see this getting attention at a governance level, and we'll keep bringing our experience to the table as those conversations take shape.
In the meantime, here are just some of the ways you can get moving:
🚲 OneBike - drop by for repairs, advice, and support, and register for our next Bike Basics 4-week course starting Thursday 13 August.
⚡ GoGo Electro - borrow an e-bike and try before you buy.
🏢 Active8 - get your workplace involved, we'll come to you.
🚗 Carpoolin - download the app and start sharing a ride to work or the snow.
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