Kā Huanui a Tāhuna

Kā Huanui a Tāhuna is the name of the Whakatipu Transport Programme Alliance, delivering a range of capital projects on behalf of Queenstown Lakes District Council and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

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Kā Huanui a Tāhuna

In November 2020 a partnership was established between Queenstown Lakes District Council and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, along with four design and construction companies; Beca, WSP, Downer New Zealand and Fulton Hogan to deliver a number of cornerstone projects for Queenstown.

The goal is to deliver infrastructure that:

improves safety and accessibility
enables an improved public transport system
provides more options for walking and cycling
benefits the community and its visitors

Kā Huanui a Tāhuna is governed by a board made up of representatives of each of the organisations involved, along with representation from mana whenua.

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The story of our name

The name Kā Huanui a Tāhuna was gifted to the alliance by mana whenua to encapsulate the significance of this union and the projects that will be delivered.

Huanui is the word used by Kāi Tahu to describe pathways and roads. Tāhuna is the original name for the ancient settlement that is now overlain with the urban form of Queenstown.

Kā Huanui a Tāhuna can be variously translated as:

The pathways of Tāhuna * The great outcomes of Tāhuna * The many fruits of Tāhuna.

Our projects

WHITE INF QT Town Centre Street Upgrades

Queenstown Town Centre Street Upgrades

We're transforming Brecon Street, Rees Street, Beach Street, Park Street and Hotops Rise in high quality public spaces for everyone.

Queenstown Town Centre Arterial

Stage 1 is underway now, linking Melbourne and Henry Streets and removing general traffic from Stanley Street

Lakeview Infrastructure

Work is underway to lay underground services and create the streets that will enable the future development of the Lakeview site.

New Zealand Upgrade Programme

Supporting improved public transport services through a range of projects on SH6 and SH6A, between Ladies Mile, Kawarau Falls Bridge and the town centre.

Wakatipu Active Travel

Soon we'll start building a network of trails for walking and cycling. These will connect to public transport and provide a geniune alternative to getting around by car.

Beach Street is open and welcoming thousands of visitors over January. The first new trees will be planted in the new year. (Dec-21)

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Park Street now supports better walking and cycling connections between the Frankton Track and town centre with an expansive five metre shared path. Approximately 50 parking spaces have also been reintroduced. (Dec-21)

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Installation of new water, wastewater and stormwater lines through the Camp/Memorial/Man Street roundabout has been completed. We have also completed a new water connection at the intersection of Man Street and Brecon Street. (Dec-21)

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The first section of the generous five metre wide shared path along the eastern side of Brecon Street is now complete, three months ahead of programme. Approximately 50 parking spaces will be available for use on Brecon Street until works begin again on 10 January 2022. (Dec-21)

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Good progress is being made to lay pavers on Lower Beach Street. (Oct-21)

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New retaining wall on upper Brecon Street. The purpose of the retaining wall is to build two generous paths that safely separate mountain bikers from pedestrians at the top of Brecon Street. (Oct-21)

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Spaghetti junction - the new stormwater and water pipes installed at the Man St intersection have literally been woven between 35 other pipes under the ground.(Oct-21)

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An aerial view of the Lakeview site. (Oct-21)

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Investigations to get ready for the NZ Upgrade programme of work got underway recently. The Geotech investigations will help shape the project design. (Oct-21)

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Karakia held on 27 September to mark the beginning of construction on Arterial Stage 1.

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Significant trenching is underway along Frankton Road. The team is installing new stormwater infrastructure as part of the Town Centre Arterial Stage 1. (July 22)

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The team is working around the clock on Rees Street to accelerate the programme and reopen in time for Christmas 2022. (August 22)

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The team is working around the clock on Rees Street to accelerate the programme and reopen in time for Christmas 2022. (August 22)

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Park Street has reopened to traffic and parking. The wide footpaths create a safe environment for walking and cycling. There are still a few finishing touches to complete in Spring, such as planting garden beds, installation of street furniture and a balustrade along the western side of the street. (July 22)

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Productivity plus! The Lakeview subcontractor crews making the most of the fine weather! The closest excavator is undertaking bulk earthworks for a Retaining Wall. The middle excavator is removing the old water main and the back excavator is installing the trunk sewer and water main.

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