From The Ground Up

Queenstown, New Zealand

From pioneering world-firsts to grassroots initiatives, meet those making a difference to the Queenstown environment and their community, from the ground up. Dig deep into the stories of local businesses building a regenerative future within the Queenstown community. Watch the From The Ground Up video series below.

   

Remarkables Market - From the Ground Up

Remarkables Market

A remarkable market on the journey to zero waste

This vibrant and welcoming hub that showcases local produce, crafts and food, has an ambition to become New Zealand's first waste-free market.

 

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Canyon Brewing - From the Ground Up

Canyon Brewing

The small brewery making a big impact

Canyon Brewing is a small Queenstown brewery with big ideas and aspirations to operate as sustainably and locally as possible. 

 

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Headwaters Eco Lodge - From the Ground Up

The Headwaters Eco Lodge

Inside the net-positive eco lodge

A deep love for the environment and community has turned this once-neglected land in Glenorchy, into a net-positive, world-leading eco lodge with a focus on slow travel.

 

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Queenstown local legend, Michael Sly at community garden

Michael Sly

Turning waste into a valuable resource

In a society where waste is inevitable, local legend Michael Sly views it not as a problem, but as a resource for the community in Queenstown while working to close the loop and change mindsets for good.

 

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Shotover Jet - From the Ground Up

Shotover Jet

Pioneering the future of adventure

From a pioneering history to paving the way, Shotover Jet Queenstown is embarking on a journey to build the world's first commercial electric jetboat. 

 

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Sherwood - From the Ground Up

Sherwood

A repurposed 1980s motor-inn with a sustainable ethos

A hotel steeped in history with a vision for a better future, Sherwood’s ethos is underpinned by a care for the environment and the Queenstown community.

 

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Close up on person walking through nightscape with lights

LUMA Southern Light Project

Shining the light on inclusivity and sustainability

LUMA is an enchanting display of lights, music and performances, but what truly makes the event shine is a thoughtful approach to inclusivity and sustainability.

 

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