Welcome to Shaping Our Future
Conversations to inspire action for a better future.
Upcoming Events, Meetings & Workshops
Current Visioning Processes
What We Do
& Why We Do It
Upcoming Events, Meetings & Workshops
Current and Past Visioning
What We Do
& Why We Do It
What does Shaping Our Future do?
The Queenstown Lakes District is rapidly growing.
Without knowing where we want to go, how can we move in the right direction?
Shaping our Future was formed in 2011 to ensure the community gets a chance to guide today’s decision-makers into the future we collectively envision. We invite you to support us today for a better tomorrow.
We look to the long term – where do we want to be in 10, 20, 50 years?
Our process results in actions towards achieving our shared vision. If we don’t, who will?
“I left feeling really thankful to come together to start the conversation, and have a place that was an open book on discussion and to do something more for the future of Queenstown.”
Maria, Forum participant
“I left feeling really thankful to come together to start the conversation, and have a place that was an open book on discussion and to do something more for the future of Queenstown.”
Maria, Forum participant
Recent News
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Ngāi Tahu is asking for a series of declarations and direction that the Crown ought to, with Ngāi Tahu, create a better regime to protect freshwater.![]()
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University of Otago research this year found 800,000 New Zealanders were drinking water with unsafe levels of nitrate contamination.![]()
The Government’s own reports say waterways have deteriorated.![]()
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#NZWater #Queenstown #QueenstownLife #Wanaka #LoveWanaka
Are you passionate about building stronger communities and fostering greater democratic participation? ![]()
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Shaping Our Future (SoF), a respected not-for-profit charitable organisation based in #Queenstown, is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Executive Officer to lead our operational, facilitation, and administrative functions.![]()
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SoF is governed by a volunteer Board and plays a pivotal role in creating a better future for the Queenstown Lakes District by encouraging community-led visioning and action. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the region’s long-term wellbeing and sustainability.![]()
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View more about the position: shapingourfuture.org.nz/were-hiring![]()
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#QueenstownLife #LoveWanaka #Wanaka
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
about Shaping Our Future
Who are the Shaping Our Future trustees?
Shaping Our Future is a charitable trust. The trustees are volunteers from a range of backgrounds who donate their time and expertise. Each one has a love for the district and wants to see it continue to develop into a community we are proud of. The chair is Vanessa van Uden.
How does Shaping Our Future engage with the community?
Visioning is an in-person process of public forums before a smaller taskforce of volunteers produces a report that gets ratified at another public forum. The report is then ready to be presented to the appropriate council. Watch a forum in action.
We also use online meetings and host talks, and collaborate with other organisations to engage with all parts of our community. Got an idea for our next event? Let us know.
Does Shaping Our Future work with other community organisations?
Absolutely, yes. Since our foundation in 2011, there are many organisations that work very effectively with their members on specific issues, such as Wai Wanaka, Sustainable Queenstown and WAO. We both support their initiatives and work with them to increase our ability to reach out and hear from as wide a range of people as possible. Keen to collaborate with us? Get in touch.
How can I get involved?
Easy, just sign up at our Get Involved page. Our strength lies in numbers and the more community members involved, the better.
Who funds Shaping Our Future?
We are an apolitical charitable trust that receives funding primarily from Queenstown Lakes District Council. The council recognizes the value of supporting an independent group to engage with the wider community to influence policy to align with the community vision. This saves QLDC having to engage private consultants. We also receive funding from the Department of Internal Affairs, as well as private and corporate donations. Keen to help? Donate here.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
about Shaping Our Future
Who are the Shaping Our Future trustees?
Shaping Our Future is a charitable trust. The trustees are volunteers from a range of backgrounds who donate their time and expertise. Each one has a love for the district and wants to see it continue to develop into a community we are proud of. The chair is Vanessa van Uden.
How does Shaping Our Future engage with the community?
Visioning is an in-person process of public forums before a smaller taskforce of volunteers produces a report that gets ratified at another public forum. The report is then ready to be presented to the appropriate council. Watch a forum in action.
We also use online meetings and host talks, and collaborate with other organisations to engage with all parts of our community. Got an idea for our next event? Let us know.
Does Shaping Our Future work with other community organisations?
Absolutely, yes. Since our foundation in 2011, there are many organisations that work very effectively with their members on specific issues, such as Wai Wanaka, Sustainable Queenstown and WAO. We both support their initiatives and work with them to increase our ability to reach out and hear from as wide a range of people as possible. Keen to collaborate with us? Get in touch.
Who funds Shaping Our Future?
We are an apolitical charitable trust that receives funding primarily from Queenstown Lakes District Council. The council recognizes the value of supporting an independent group to engage with the wider community to influence policy to align with the community vision. This saves QLDC having to engage private consultants. We also receive funding from the Department of Internal Affairs, as well as private and corporate donations. Keen to help? Donate here.
CURRENT Actions
PAST Actions
Link to: EVENTS
EVENTS
Shaping Our Future hosts a variety of events, including informational evenings, workshops, and forums – check our events page regularly for upcoming events.
Keen to stay in the loop of upcoming events? Join us.
Got an idea for an event? Share with us.
