The Lightfoot Initiative

05/10/2026

Fantastic to see Workride, NZ's ride-to-work benefit programme, now available through Vertigo Bikes Queenstown. 🚲

For more info, get in touch with the Vertigo team at [email protected].

Workride available through Vertigo Bikes, don’t let that dream Santa Cruz bike slip by. For more info get in touch via email [email protected] 😎

30/09/2026

🎉 Happy 1st of October! It’s officially Biketober! 🚲✨

Spring is in the air, and we’re kicking off a whole month of pedal power across the district! ☀️

To start Biketober off right, the Lightfoot and OneBike team will be at the opening weekend of the Remarkables Market this Saturday, 3 October.

Come swing by our stall to:
💬 Chat with the team about Lightfoot's community programmes
🔧 Learn about our free Biketober safety checks at the Hub
♻️ Learn how to donate, fix, or rescue a bike with OneBike

👋 Come say hi!
📍 Where: Remarkables Market (Look for the OneBike stall!)
⏰ When: Saturday, 3 October | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Ride your bike down to the market and celebrate spring rolling in! 🚴🌸

29/09/2026

🚲 Kick off spring with us at the Remarkables Market! ☀️

We’re starting October off right! On Saturday, 3 October, the OneBike Hub team will be at the opening weekend of the Remarkables Market to kick off Biketober.

Come swing by our stall to:
💬 Chat about Lightfoot's community programmes
🔧 Learn about our free Biketober safety checks at the Hub
♻️ Learn how to donate, fix, or rescue a bike with OneBike
🚲 Chat with our team about active travel in the district!

Whether you're a daily commuter, an e-bike cruiser, or have an old bike gathering dust in the garage, come say hi!

📍 Where: Remarkables Market (Look for the Lightfoot stall!)
⏰ When: Saturday, 3 October | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Ride your bike down to the market and celebrate spring rolling in! 🚴✨

29/09/2026

📣Important changes for you to be aware of from 1 October.

Allowing buses the priority when leaving a bus stop really helps to contribute to bus efficiency and safety.

More details on the rule change can be found on the Orbus page and website.

28/09/2026

Queenstown: Have your say on transport!

⏰ LAST CHANCE: Don't miss your chance to shape Queenstown's transport priorities! The Shaping Our Future Transport Survey closes on 30 September.
📋 10-min Survey: www.shapingourfuture.org.nz/news/transport-survey
🎁 Don't forget to enter your email at the end for the $100 Prezzy Card draw!

We want to understand how transport issues affect your life in Queenstown. What makes journeys difficult for you? What changes could make a difference in the next few years?

25/09/2026

🗣️ REMINDER: Join the Queenstown Transport Public Forums!
If traffic congestion, bus routes, or daily commutes are affecting your life, make sure you get involved in these upcoming workshops.

It’s a great opportunity to share your transport experiences, talk about what is and isn’t working, and brainstorm practical changes that could actually make a difference for our community.

🗓️ Three local sessions are coming up:
Frankton: Sunday 27 Sept, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM @ Queenstown Events Centre
Jack’s Point: Monday 28 Sept, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Jack’s Point Club House
Queenstown: Tuesday 29 Sept, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Whānau Room, Queenstown Primary School

☕ Free refreshments will be provided.
🎁 Plus, everyone who attends goes into the draw to win a $100 Prezzy card!

Please register at: https://www.shapingourfuture.org.nz/news/transport-task-force

19/09/2026

Traffic delays, bus connections, or daily commutes—how is transport impacting your work, business, or home life in Queenstown? 🚦

Shaping Our Future is carrying out independent community research to feed directly into the Mayoral Transport Task Force. Your input will directly inform short- and medium-term recommendations for transport across the Whakatipu Basin.

2 easy ways to get involved:
1️⃣ Fill out the survey: www.shapingourfuture.org.nz/news/transport-survey
2️⃣ Join a public forum: Queenstown Event Centre, Jack's Point, or Queenstown Primary School. (27–29 Sept). Full forum details & registrations are available on the survey page.
https://www.shapingourfuture.org.nz/news/transport-task-force

We want to understand how transport issues affect your life in Queenstown. What makes journeys difficult for you? What changes could make a difference in the next few years?

11/09/2026

Shape the future of travel in the Queenstown Lakes District!

At Lightfoot, we are on a mission to transform everyday travel across our district. Our vision is for Queenstown Lakes to lead the world in shared and active travel, building better-connected local communities where safe and sustainable options are the easy choice.

We are expanding our Board of Trustees and looking for passionate local leaders to help drive our strategic direction and make a hands-on contribution to our dynamic non-profit.

We are specifically seeking experience in:
🏛️ Governance
💰 Finance
📢 Communications
🚲 Transport

If you want to support our local environment and work alongside our team of staff, volunteers, and community members, we would love to hear from you.

Key Details:
📋 Role: Trustee (Volunteer Position)
🌐 Learn More: Check out Lightfoot’s Vision 2035 and explore our work at lightfoot.org.nz
📬 How to Apply: Send your CV to [email protected].

09/09/2026

🚲 LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! 🚲

BIKE BASICS starts TOMORROW! 🔧
4 fun, hands-on sessions to learn the essentials of fixing & caring for your bike — no experience needed! 🙌

💥 Only a few spots left!
👉 Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/bike-basics-thur-10th-september-4-week-course