Concerns have been swirling over the possible impacts on Frankton and Kelvin Peninsula residents of changes at Queenstown Airport that will likely see more helicopters flying overhead in future.
We Love Wakatipu commentary, 15 December 2022 Wow, what a refreshing change! To the casual observer, it may seem a small win – the majority of councillors today agreed to table...
We surveyed councillors seeking re-election on QAC's draft Strategic Plan, released this week. Three gave thoughtful feedback, unimpressed by poor process, lack of councillor input and QAC's questionable assumptions. Crs Lewers...
Four incumbent councillors explain their Queenstown Airport governance voting record. Did they stay true to their promises to oppose expansion? Do they deserve your vote this time? WLW truth checks...
Most current councillors broke their campaign promises of opposing Queenstown Airport ANB expansion. What are candidates’ commitments in 2022? Will they keep them?
Most current councillors broke their campaign promises of opposing Queenstown Airport ANB expansion. What commitments are this year's mayoral candidates making? Will they keep them?
LWB’s Queenstown Business newsletter, 22 August 2022 LWB’s Queenstown Business newsletter played defence for ZQN this week, after an earlier commentary in LWB by Flightplan 2050 about opportunities offered for urban...
Crux’s Peter Newport says emails he’s obtained through official information legislation reveal strong behind-the-scenes lobbying by Queenstown Mayor Jim Boult for Queenstown Lakes airport growth and against the proposed Tarras International...
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Increased helicopter flights over Kelvin Peninsula?
Concerns have been swirling over the possible impacts on Frankton and Kelvin Peninsula residents of changes at Queenstown Airport that will likely see more helicopters flying overhead in future.
Category: Media & Updates, WLW Commentary
Councillors who question – progress being made around the QLDC table
We Love Wakatipu commentary, 15 December 2022 Wow, what a refreshing change! To the casual observer, it may seem a small win – the majority of councillors today agreed to table...
Category: Media & Updates, WLW Commentary
QAC’s draft strategic plan – current councillors seeking re-election respond
We surveyed councillors seeking re-election on QAC's draft Strategic Plan, released this week. Three gave thoughtful feedback, unimpressed by poor process, lack of councillor input and QAC's questionable assumptions. Crs Lewers...
Category: Media & Updates
Incumbent councillors explain (or don’t) their airport governance votes this past term
Four incumbent councillors explain their Queenstown Airport governance voting record. Did they stay true to their promises to oppose expansion? Do they deserve your vote this time? WLW truth checks...
Category: Media & Updates
Airport governance – 2022 QLDC Wakatipu ward council candidates state their stance
Most current councillors broke their campaign promises of opposing Queenstown Airport ANB expansion. What are candidates’ commitments in 2022? Will they keep them?
Category: Media & Updates
Airport governance – 2022 QLDC mayoral candidates state their stance
Most current councillors broke their campaign promises of opposing Queenstown Airport ANB expansion. What commitments are this year's mayoral candidates making? Will they keep them?
Category: Media & Updates
QAC, DQ and mayoral candidate comments on ZQN future and governance
LWB’s Queenstown Business newsletter, 22 August 2022 LWB’s Queenstown Business newsletter played defence for ZQN this week, after an earlier commentary in LWB by Flightplan 2050 about opportunities offered for urban...
Category: Media & Updates
We Love Wakatipu Inc submission on 2022 -2025 QAC Statement of Intent
Protect Queenstown presents on Queenstown Airport Corp's statement of intent at public forum of Queenstown Lakes District Council
Category: Media & Updates
No ANB expansion – but QAC still thumbs its nose at Council governance
Queenstown Airport Corp has controversially chosen to ignore two very clear instructions from the council supposedly controlling them.
Category: Media & Updates, WLW Commentary
Crux reveals Mayor Boult’s behind the scenes push for continued airport growth – except, of course, in Tarras.
Crux’s Peter Newport says emails he’s obtained through official information legislation reveal strong behind-the-scenes lobbying by Queenstown Mayor Jim Boult for Queenstown Lakes airport growth and against the proposed Tarras International...
Category: Media & Updates