A High Price for Private Gain—Read the full article HERE.

Protect Ben Lomond Reserve: Say No to Fast-Tracked Mega-Development

What's the risk:

• Destruction of habitat for native birds, geckos, skinks, and possibly regionally significant wetlands
• Increased erosion, sediment runoff, and long-term pressure on alpine ecosystems
• High water use for snowmaking and hospitality infrastructure 
• Added strain on already stretched wastewater systems—putting Lake Whakatipu and One Mile Creek at risk
• Permanent infrastructure built for a ski field, in a warming climate that won't support it long term

What We Stand For:

• Real solutions for wilding pine removal and native restoration—without bulldozing our landscape
• Human-powered recreation, accessible public transport, and low-impact tourism
• Protecting Queenstown’s maunga, ecosystems, and mana from short-sighted mega-developments

📢 Read the full article HERE, sign the petition, and share with your community. Let's protect this whenua and ensure it thrives for future generations.