Media
Our published articles
Much of the public debate is local and airport-focused, and we believe the discussion must be considered more broadly. The intensification of urban development and regional transition to a low emissions economy are central issues to consider. The economic and infrastructure ramifications are of national concern.
So, we contribute articles to local and national media.
Community could be blindsided by sale of Queenstown Airport
Unless we change the draft Long Term Plan, we could lose QLDC's supermajority ownership of Queenstown Airport without community consultation.
Frankton Flats ideal for proposed new Council offices.
Media: Council’s planned new offices for 600 staff could be built with no debt, no rent, and leave money in the bank for cultural and community facilities.
Does Queenstown need its airport on Main Street?
Queenstown Airport's proximity was integral to early tourism success. But we question whether the airport’s location now hinders rather than helps the district’s development.
QAC promises what’s best for QAC!
Questions remain over QAC statement of intent. It pushes back on Council control, seeking only what’s best for QAC, not what's best for the district.
Surviving tourism drop revels fresh option
The economic impact on Queenstown has been less than anticipated despite the pain Covid has inflicted on businesses in the tourism sector.
Might new Auckland Airport CEO change mired mindset?
Will Carrie Hurihanganui advocate for the proposed airport near Tarras, to enable a more valuable alternative use of Queenstown Airport land?
Tarras Airport enables new vision for Queenstown
Christchurch Airport’s proposal for an airport near Tarras provides an opportunity for Queenstown to release land ideal for urban development.
A great opportunity
The proposed Tarras airport presents an enormous opportunity. QAC could close Queenstown Airport without the need to pay for a new one.
The Corporate Council?
Council is failing to exercise its governance responsibility over QAC, and instead adopting corporate processes which blur its shareholder and Council roles.
Relocating Queenstown Airport is best climate change option
Relocating Queenstown airport is perhaps the single most useful action this region could take to address climate change.
The financial case for moving QAC
We show that relocating Queenstown Airport is financially better for the company, Council and ratepayers than QAC’s dual airport model.