Our Programmes
Wao creates pathways for action to happen.
Our programmes are designed to fast track climate action in our community and are lead by nationally and internationally recognised leaders in their fields.
Scroll down to find a programme for you.
Wao Climate Action Initiative
The Wao Climate Action Initiative is a three-month programme that enables local businesses, organisations and schools to understand and calculate their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and take steps to reduce them.
Get SMART, Get Moving
Get SMART (Sustainable Modes of Active and Resourceful Travel) is about tackling climate change by changing the way we move. Changing the way we move means more biking, walking and collective transport options.
Better Building
The Better Building Working Group is composed of architects, builders, tradies, developers, suppliers and mental health experts, focused on better building, zero waste, and mental health and wellbeing.
Generation Wao
Powered by Wao, Generation Wao are an extension for the younger generation.
A space for like-minded individuals in their 20’s to collaborate, bounce ideas off one another and keep the conversation going.
Community Groups
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Suc Free Wānaka
A community-based campaign with the goal of Wānaka becoming Aotearoa’s first single-use cup free town.
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Wānaka Community Workshop
An inclusive space to work together on individual or community projects.
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Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust
Wānaka community-based native plant nursery that specialises in propagating plants of local origin.
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Wānaka Wastebusters
Recycling and reuse centre, and education for sustainability work in schools and community.
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WAI Wānaka
Connecting individuals, community groups, iwi, landowners and businesses building healthy ecosystems.
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Food For Love
Nourishing our community and nurture social connection through nutritious food.
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Community Networks / Link Upper Clutha
The Upper Clutha’s one-stop community support and connection centre
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Kahu Youth
We are a voice and place for Upper Clutha Youth.
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Sustainable Queenstown
Proactive responses to environmental challenges within Queenstown Lakes.
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Wanaka Backyard Trappers
Giving the local native wildlife a hand by trapping predators in the backyards of the Upper Clutha area.
Sponsor the Wao Summit
Partner with us to help launch the yearly Wao Summit held in October.
See how you can commit to building a more sustainable future for now and for future generations with one of our four tiers of sponsorship available.
