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Since 2011 we have been engaging with our community on a range of topics.
Over 2000 community members have spent over 4000 volunteer hours working collectively to influence policy-making in the Queenstown Lakes District.
We have helped shape policy using public forums and task forces to create reports and deliver recommendations that reflect community consensus. We have relied on a well-tested formula, involving a public forum leading to a volunteer task force creating a strategy report, which goes back to the forum to become endorsed and presented as recommendations to the government.
Our world changes and our methods of engaging have too. We use surveys, online sessions and host talks as ways of getting a conversation started with you.
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Thank you to User Friendly Computing and TechSoup New Zealand ![]()
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As a volunteer-led charity, we rely on being able to use technology to promote what we do and to reach our community. We are grateful to Tech Soup for our free Microsoft 365 subscription. ![]()
A huge shout out and endless gratitude to the team at User Friendly Computing for helping us to move through this transition with ease. If you're a small business or community organisation running on a tight budget with limited tech skills, we recommend the team at UFC for helping you to get it done. ![]()
ufcomputing.co.nz
A beautiful sunny morning for our June board meeting![]()
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📈 The upcoming publications of our Downtown Queenstown & Queenstown Lakes District Community surveys ![]()
🏠 Urban Design ![]()
💻 The imminent launch of our new website, carefully curated by Alison ![]()
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Keen to use your financial skills to support a community-focused charitable trust driving meaningful local impact?![]()
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We seek a Treasurer to help guide our strategic growth, governance, and long-term financial sustainability.![]()
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You'll be joining a team of skilled and passionate people who are passionate about enabling diverse communities to share their voice and participate in civic engagement.![]()
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If you are interested in this opportunity and you would like to know more, please![]()
visit shapingourfuture.org.nz/were-hiring/ or contact our executive officer Anna: 0204 180 3698 // [email protected] ![]()
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Applications close 15 June 2026.![]()
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Please note: This is an unpaid voluntary position
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Share our successes;
Be part of our future.
Since 2011 we have been engaging with our community on a range of topics.
Over 2000 community members have spent over 4000 volunteer hours working collectively to influence policy-making in the Queenstown Lakes District.
We have helped shape policy using public forums and task forces to create reports and deliver recommendations that reflect community consensus. We have relied on a well-tested formula, involving a public forum leading to a volunteer task force creating a strategy report, which goes back to the forum to become endorsed and presented as recommendations to the government.
Our world changes and our methods of engaging have too. We use surveys, online sessions and host talks as ways of getting a conversation started with you.
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“We are in the right place and moment, so we have to act collectively and act now.”
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