Welcome to Shaping Our Future
The conversations we facilitate inspire action that leads to a better future.
Upcoming Events, Meetings & Workshops
Current Visioning Processes
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
More bike news!![]()
The comments from the locals say QLDC should leave the Frankton bike trail unsealed. ![]()
Do you agree? Or would you trial their different surfaces? ![]()
Remember to scan the QR code to place your feedback.Do you regularly use the Frankton Track? Would you use it more often if it was sealed? ![]()
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Starting tomorrow, we’re trialing four different seal treatments on Frankton Track. These will be applied at the Park Street end and made up of different sections so users can test out what they like underfoot or underwheel. ![]()
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Each section will be signposted with a QR code to make it easy to share feedback on which option seals the deal for you! ![]()
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Or you can jump online here to provide feedback here: letstalk.qldc.govt.nz/frankton-track-surfacing-trial
Great win for bike users commuting to and from Ladies Mile to Frankton 👏It's happening! Proof that community engagement creates change, @Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency today announced THE APPROVAL OF FUNDING OF A BRIDGE CROSSING SH6 to connect communities east of the Shotover to life in Frankton (subject to Geotech investigation of course).![]()
The SH6 crossing at Hardware Lane has been a pinch point for active travel commuters and recreational users for some time now, with crossing akin to a game of Frogger. ![]()
Expanding on an initial idea by Queenstown Trails, the project initially gained a negative reception, but continued advocacy on behalf of the community from Lightfoot and the TWENTY groups, schools and organisations we supported to make contact with those who hold the purse strings led to a successful collaboration with Waka Kotahi and the Way To Go Group to deliver a standout piece of infrastructure. ![]()
This will declare Queenstown as a forward thinking community ready to take active travel seriously.![]()
A collaborative effort could not have happened without the solid voluntary work from Holmes Consulting and Wyatt + Gray Architects Ltd. ![]()
We look forward to seeing this project come to fruition soon!
Councillor Cody tackles a simple yet complicated question.![]()
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'What is a council?'
What is Council from a Councillor
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Here are my thoughts on what the District Council is from my experience as a Councillor. It's a pivotal time for the Queenstown Lakes District and alongside ...FAQ
Frequently asked questions
about Shaping Our Future
Who is on the Shaping our Future Board?
The board is comprised entirely of volunteers 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. Meet us.
How does Shaping our Future engage with the community?
We have used an in-person process of forums, involving workshops that foster discussion. From there, a taskforce of volunteers produces a report that gets ratified and presented to the appropriate council. Watch a forum in action.
We also use online meetings, 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 a not-for-profit, apolitical group 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.
