The Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024 was introduced by the New Zealand Government to accelerate consents for infrastructure and development projects it deems “nationally significant.” But beneath the promise of efficiency lies a process that sidelines environmental protections, weakens public participation, and bypasses meaningful engagement with iwi and local communities.

Tāhuna Queenstown is too special to spoil. Sign the petition to Protect Ben Lomond Reserve.

A significant development is being proposed for Tāhuna (Queenstown) that threatens our environment, community voice, and cultural heritage. A fast-track consent has been sought for a large-scale cable railway (funicular) stretching from the One Mile roundabout up to Fernhill, Te-taumata-o-Hakitekura (Ben Lomond), and Bowen Peak. Sign the petition.

An amazing evening with Anthill Films’ The Engine Inside screening and panel discussion with QMTBC, QT Trails Trust, The Lightfoot Initiative and Te Tapu o Tāne.

When done in a sustainable, considered way, mountain biking creates healthier, more connected communities that see the value in their natural environment and want to protect it. Use your voice to shape the future of Whakatipu Basin.

Download the app. Ride all of Feb. Help us prove how important cycling is for our district!

The Fast-track Approval Act (after passing its third reading this week) is an intergenerational nightmare.

Our last event with @qmtbc saw 80+ mountain bikers come together to watch a new Patagonia film and chat about global and local climate pressures. For many, this was the first time they’d been introduced to the conversation of fire risk in the basin, why its progressing, and how to manage it.

Test yo skillz.

At Forward Whakatipu, we stand for unity, respect, and reciprocity.

Join us and QMTBC at Patagonia Tāhuna Queenstown store for a movie night with conversation around trail advocacy and climate action.

There’s no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about. Which is exactly why Forward exists.

If you're in Tāhuna this Saturday, join us at Altitude Brewery 4PM for a special Biketober Green Drinks, hosted by Sustainable Queenstown and Forward Whakatipu! Tickets: https://shorturl.at/pLO91

Community organising for climate action means mobilising and empowering local individuals and groups to tackle the climate crisis and address ecosystem issues, together.

Introducing Forward at Patagonia Tāhuna Queenstown.