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.
The Weekday Challenge is here!
We invite businesses across Queenstown Lakes to sign up and change the way your workplace commutes.
This regional initiative makes it easy for your team to cut carbon emissions, boost employee wellbeing and win up to $500 in monthly prizes!
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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Stay up to speed and in the know with all things active travel in the Whakatipu basin.
This morning our Chief Executive Lana Cruickshank was speaking to Queenstown local Bob who walks everywhere to beat the traffic.
Congestion is scary, so walk, run, bike, scoot, bus, ferry or carpool.
Happy Halloween from the Lightfoot team!
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Are your young athletes gearing up for the upcoming school triathlons?
Drop by The Hub tomorrow (Saturday, 31st October) for FREE bike safety checks to help your athlete ride safely!
🛠️ When: Tomorrow, Saturday 31st October
📍 Where: The Hub, 17 Red Oaks Dr
💰 Cost: 100% FREE
No bookings required - just roll on up with your bikes and triathletes-in-training. See you there! ...
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Good news for ferry users and potential ferry users!
Check out the update from Orbus Queenstown detailing the increase in trip frequency.
If you have any feedback about the timetable or ferry service we encourage you to share this with ORC so they can continue to monitor and adapt the service for our community. ...
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🎉 A big congratulations to APL Property Queenstown team, winners of our September Morning Tea Shout! 🥐☕
With an impressive 148 points already on the board, this team has certainly hit the ground running in the Queenstown Lakes Weekday Challenge! 🏃♀️🚲
A well-deserved treat for a team making every journey count. 🥳👏
🚲 Inspired to move more? There's still plenty of time to log your active trips and climb the leaderboard!
👉 Log your journeys today: www.wednesdaychallenge.co.nz/queenstown ...
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🏃♂️🚴♀️ BIG NEWS! We are thrilled to share that The Lightfoot Initiative is one of two primary charities for McConnell Dowell’s Miles That Matter fundraiser! 💙✨
McConnell Dowell teams across Aotearoa are taking on marathon events - from 10km runs to full marathons - to turn their miles into meaningful community impact. Funds raised will be split evenly between Lightfoot and the Heart Foundation! In incredible news, the campaign has already raised over $5,000!
We’re incredibly grateful to McConnell Dowell for their ongoing commitment to community impact and wish all their runners the absolute best during their training and on race day!
Support the team and track their progress here:
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It’s never too late for Queenstown businesses to join the Weekday Challenge!
Prizes aren't tied to leaderboards so every sustainable commute logged gives you and your team entries to win $100 vouchers, morning tea shouts, and a $500 grand prize!
Over 25 Queenstown businesses have already taken 2,800+ car trips off local roads and logged over 12,000 healthy kilometres. Joining takes just a minute, and every trip counts toward a healthier, less-congested Queenstown.
Jump in anytime: www.wednesdaychallenge.co.nz/queenstown ...
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