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Wānaka Airport Future Review
In July 2024 as part of LTP consultation, QLDC signalled its intent to begin a process to develop a long term plan for the Wānaka airport. This page provides information about the process and will be updated regularly as the work progresses.
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Overview
The future of the airport is an important topic for the district and it’s essential that the community, and Wānaka-Upper Clutha locals in particular, is part of shaping it.
There are many key questions to consider as the review progresses:
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What is the community and stakeholder vision for Wānaka Airport?
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How can we ensure engagement with the community on this important topic is effective?
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What technical analysis is required before we consider potential scenarios? Economic, Social, Commercial, Environmental, etc.
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What are the potential scenarios and what could future management look like?
What to expect
In April 2025, we completed an open market procurement process and as a result appointed global advisory Egis NZ (part of the Egis Global Group) to facilitate the development of a vision and potential future scenarios for Wānaka Airport. Egis has dedicated teams throughout New Zealand bringing relevant sector expertise and advisory services. The Egis Group has experience in managing 20 airports worldwide and is committed to delivering projects that drive social, economic, and environmental benefits for local communities.
Egis presented their team and a high-level overview of their approach to the development programme to the elected Council at a public workshop on Tuesday 15 April.
Egis has undertaken the first round of engagement and is in the process of seeking feedback on the developed scenarios with the community through further engagement.
Working with the community
This proposed process is intended to involve extensive engagement with key stakeholders, the Wānaka-Upper Clutha community and wider Queenstown Lakes District. At a high level this includes three stages:
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Assessments
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Engagement
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Analysis & Outputs
See below for a high-level timeline for the programme.
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Technical and Operational Assessments
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Regulatory Assessments
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QLDC and the Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board (WUCCB)
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Establishment of an advisory group with key participants (includes liaison group representative)
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Hui with Wānaka Airport/key stakeholder advisory groups
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WUCCB community Board workshops
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Community Wānanga/Drop-in sessions
EGIS is working with the advisory group and WUCCB as well as completing community drop-in sessions (see below) and online surveys
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Analysis that covers the political, economic, sociocultural, technological, environmental, and legal factors, identifying key risks and opportunities to develop robust scenarios.
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Graphic communication.
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Scenario development and clear reporting.
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Community drop-in sessions
EGIS has confirmed the next round of engagement drop-in sessions. All are welcome to come along to evaluate the potential future scenario options, hosted by the Egis team. These sessions are your chance to hear what we have to say, ask questions, share your thoughts, and be part of shaping the future of Wānaka Airport.
Time and locations are:
Friday 29 August, 4.00-7.00pm
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Alpine Helicopters, 10 Lloyd Dunn Ave, Wānaka
Saturday 30 August, 9.00am-12.00noon
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Meeting Room at Wānaka Recreation Centre, 41 Sir Tim Wallis Drive (off Ballantyne Road), Wānaka
Have your say
You can have you say on the future of Wānaka Airport on our Let's Talk Page. There's a survey and an interactive map where you can drop a pin and add details about your idea.
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