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Friday, 01 August 2025
Council adopts ambitious new Climate & Biodiversity Plan to accelerate local action
Queenstown Lakes District Council yesterday adopted its third Climate & Biodiversity Plan.

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) yesterday adopted its third Climate & Biodiversity Plan (CBP 2025–2028), setting a clear and ambitious roadmap to reduce emissions, protect biodiversity, and strengthen community resilience across the district.
The new plan builds on six years of momentum, which has seen the district reduce emissions, launch one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest native reforestation projects (Project Tohu), and expand a broad range of community-led initiatives in active travel, revegetation planting, predator trapping, food resilience and emergency preparedness. Council has also integrated climate and biodiversity values into its strategic planning, infrastructure investment and operations.
Mayor Glyn Lewers said the adoption of the plan signals a continued and deepening commitment to the mahi needed to build a resilient, low-carbon future.
“This is a plan that reflects our community’s aspirations, our unique environment, and the need for practical, urgent action,” said Mayor Lewers. “It’s about converting ambition into measurable change.”
“We’ve made solid progress, and this next phase is about building on our strong partnerships with Kāi Tahu, with our Climate Reference Group, with community groups, and with businesses across the district to deliver positive change. Real transformation only happens when we work together.”
The theme of the plan is “Accelerating Transformation through Partnerships.” Developed in collaboration with mana whenua, local experts, and partner organisations, it places Te Taiao, the natural environment, at the heart of decision-making and includes a new focus on transforming the district’s energy system.
Key features of the plan include:
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Seven outcome areas, including natural environment protection, energy system resilience, transport, and the transition to a low-emission economy.
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Expanded partnerships with Kāi Tahu, local youth (rākātahi), and education providers.
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Support for community-led action, with continued investment in grassroots initiatives.
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A strengthened emphasis on measurement and accountability, with clearer indicators for tracking progress.
Public consultation earlier this year showed strong support for bold Council leadership with 82% of respondents agreeing that Council should prioritise partnerships to accelerate climate and biodiversity outcomes.
Resilience and Climate Action Manager Bill Nicoll said the plan represents a shared roadmap for the district.
“This isn’t just a Council plan, it belongs to everyone who calls this district home. Whether you’re restoring native habitats, cutting emissions, or helping prepare your neighbourhood for emergency events, there’s a role for all of us in building a thriving future.”
The adopted plan, including highlights from the 2022–2025 programme, is now available at climateaction.qldc.govt.nz
ENDS | KUA MUTU.
Media contact: communications@qldc.govt.nz or call 03 441 1802.
FURTHER INFORMATION | Kā pāroko tāpiri
A copy of the Climate & Biodiversity Plan 2025-2028 as well as more information about QLDC’s climate programme can be found here: climateaction.qldc.govt.nz