Expressions of interest sought for new liaison committee Chair

Applications are currently being sought for the role of Chair as part of the newly formed Wānaka Airport Liaison Committee. Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) would like to hear from individuals who can bring the required skills, experience and independence to this new position.

The Wānaka Airport Liaison Committee will commence its new role and responsibilities early in 2023 once the Chair is confirmed and its other members appointed by the entities specified. Membership of the committee will include representatives from the Wānaka Airport Users Group, QLDC (in its role as regulator), and the recently elected Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community Board.

A requirement of the District Plan, the committee’s responsibilities include reviewing complaints relating to airport operations or noise, assisting QLDC and Queenstown Airport Corporation* (QAC) to communicate and engage with the community, and reviewing progress on any airport development activity.

Anyone interested in this position can find the committee’s draft Terms of Reference and a person specification on the QLDC website (www.qldc.govt.nz/services/airports) and should send their CV and covering letter before 20 January 2023 to:

Mike Theelen, Chief Executive, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9300; or via email:
ceo@qldc.govt.nz

Details of committee appointments will be published on the QLDC website once confirmed.

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Media contact: communications@qldc.govt.nz or call 03 441 1802.

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About Wānaka Airport

Wānaka Airport is a natural attraction for visiting aviators and for anyone interested in a range of aviation-related attractions and events, such as the Warbirds Over Wānaka International Air Show. There are more than 11 businesses with around 250 people working in and around the airport on day-to-day operations. These operations include scheduled domestic return service to/from Christchurch with Sounds Air, and a large and growing number of helicopter operators offering training and charter.

Wānaka Airport is owned by QLDC.

*QAC manages Wānaka Airport’s day-to-day operations on behalf of QLDC under a management services agreement. These management services include noise monitoring, property management, regulatory planning and compliance, and liaising with the airport community on day-to-day matters.

https://www.wanakaairport.com/

Committee Membership Appointments

The appointment of Chair is made by QLDC in its capacity as Requiring Authority. The appointment is made in alignment with the Policy on the Appointment and Remuneration of Directors (the policy being a requirement under section 57 of the Local Government Act 2002). This requires a recommendation of the Governance Subcommittee and a resolution of Full Council.

All other appointments are made directly by membership entities.

District Plan Requirement

The formation of the Wānaka Airport Liaison committee is a requirement of conditions 10 and 11 of Designation 64 of the QLDC District Plan: https://www.qldc.govt.nz/your-council/district-plan