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Hear from inspiring locals who are driving change here in Queenstown, or find out how to make your next trip better for the planet

Love Queenstown Announces First Funding Recipients

Love Queenstown is excited to announce the recipients of its inaugural funding round, made possible by the generous support from our donors throughout the visitor industry.

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Cheers to Sustainability – Canyon Brewing x Sherwood Launch 'Be Here Now'

Two Queenstown businesses committed to making a positive difference have launched a collaborative brew supporting local biodiversity initiatives

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Meet Southern Lakes Sanctuary - Collectively Combating Our Region's Predators

With an ambitious goal to rid Queenstown Lakes of the most damaging introduced predators, this conservation consortium is coordinating impact to create a sanctuary for our at-risk species.

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Meet The Whakatipu Wildlife Trust – Bringing Biodiversity Back To Queenstown

Here’s how this grassroots community conservation initiative is making a real difference to biodiversity in Queenstown and the Whakatipu Basin.

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Meet DISHrupt – The Community Project Making Queenstown Events Zero Waste

Imagine an event without disposable food cartons and cups filling the bins. The solution? DISHrupt. A simple concept reducing waste and environmental impact, spearheaded by Sustainable Queenstown.

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RefillNZ: Helping Reduce Single-Use Plastics One Tap At A Time

RefillNZ is reducing the need for single-use water bottles by connecting people with reusable bottles to fresh water taps throughout New Zealand.

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Kiwi Park: A Sanctuary in the Heart of Queenstown

The Kiwi Park is a five-acre wildlife sanctuary for native New Zealand animals. All animals at the park are part of a managed conservation programme that currently involves over 20 native species.