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.
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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Empty Streets on Marathon Weekend - Good on you Queenstown! 👍🙌
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Never before seen: Zero traffic on Queenstown Marathon Friday.
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Thrilled to see the Frankton Track opening earlier than expected! Huge thanks to the team at McConnell Dowell for all their hard work getting this done ahead of schedule for the Queenstown community. Let’s get riding! ...
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Big congratulations to our September Weekday Challenge prize winners! 🎉👏
Shoutout to:
🏆 Brandon Purdue (Shotover Jet)
🏆 Clayton Dixon (Feast Creative)
🏆 Siobhan Prendergast (Active Adventures)
🏆 Caitlyn Boxall (Queenstown isite)
🏆 Owen Roberts-Day (Wakatipu High School)
They each scored a $100 Warehouse voucher just for signing up and logging their sustainable commutes in September!
Whether it’s walking 1km to work every day or cycling in anticipation of new local trails opening up, our participants love how the Weekday Challenge keeps motivation high, and that every single active journey gives you a chance to win!
Haven't joined yet? It’s not too late! Every active commute adds up - whether you're walking, cycling, or rolling! 🚲👟
👉 Keep logging your trips to stay in the running for our next round of prizes! ...
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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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