We have partnered with the Whakatipu Reforestation Trust since 2016. Beyond an annual financial contribution, the team from Queenstown Airport also provides in-kind support, as well as volunteering at the Jean Malpas Nursery and planting days. We are also a partner in the Shotover Wetlands biodiversity restoration project.
Find Out MoreQueenstown Airport is proud to have been a major sponsor of Coastguard Queenstown since 2011. Coastguard plays a critical role and is an important asset for the Whakatipu community. Our partnership with Coastguard is a natural fit between one lifeline utility and another.
Find Out MoreQueenstown Airport became a platinum sponsor in 2019. The purpose of the Āwhina Support Fund is to ensure equity of access to Wakatipu High School’s great all-round education and ensure there are no financial barriers for students and families to be able to participate in the vast range of curricular and extracurricular opportunities that are on offer at school.
The fund is designed to assist families financially with all aspects of school life, including uniform, fees, laptops, camps and extracurricular activities.
Support the Awhi FundQueenstown Airport has been a Gold Pride Pledge supporter since 2017 and came onboard as the major sponsor for Roll out the Rainbow as part of Winter Pride in 2018. As a company, we're committed to ensuring a safe and welcoming airport environment for everyone - visitors and staff.
In 2022, the inaugural Women in Business Series was launched. A partnership between the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce and Queenstown Airport designed to champion inspiring women in leadership and provide a platform for them to share their experiences with our business community.
Find out moreThe Wakatipu Community Foundation builds endowment funds that benefit all aspects of our community, today and tomorrow. They are part of a global movement that matches community aspirations with philanthropic intent to create a local force for good.
Queenstown Airport is a strategic partner supporting the Foundations operations.
Learn more about the foundationA bright idea to make the LUMA Southern Light Project accessible to all. LUMAbility was run as a pilot project when the popular arts, performance, and sensory event returned to the Queenstown Gardens King’s Birthday Weekend.
Guided tours catering to diverse needs were offered outside normal operating times so guests could enjoy the artworks and musical installations without having to navigate crowds and traffic congestion.
For the last couple of years, Queenstown Airport has supported the Wānaka Business Awards by sponsoring the Outstanding in Sustainability category. A great opportunity to champion those doing great work in this space and shine a light on those achieving positive results that we can all learn from.
Queenstown Airport has been a proud supporter of the Branches Trust Work Day for many years to help the students fundraise for their annual Year-10 school camp. Due to COVID-19, in 2022 Branches work day did not go ahead but we were pleased to continue our financial support.
The Branches Charitable Trust was formed in July 2009 to underwrite the camp due to the escalating costs. By ensuring the continuity of the Branches Camp the Trust fulfils its primary objective in promoting, fostering and supporting the development of young people in the Whakatipu community.
Watch the video from 2019The sponsorship is designed to kick-start the A&P show's journey to becoming a waste-free event. The primary purpose of the sponsorship in year one will be to enable DISHrupt to activate at the show.
Find out more about the showQueenstown Airport is proud to be the naming sponsor of the Kids Run which is part of the Sotheby's International Queenstown Marathon. This is all about getting the next generation involved and active! The kids run a 2.2km course starting at the Queenstown Gardens Rotunda finishing at the Queenstown Recreation Grounds.
Sign upAn amazing community asset located across the road for the Shotover Country Primary School. The idea was brought to life by the community resident association with the support of many local businesses like Queenstown Airport. Rumour has it kids are ready for school nice and early these days just so they can get a quick turn on the ramp before classes start!
