Love Queenstown Industry Planting Day

Gather your team and join us for the 2026 Industry Planting Day!

Love Queenstown is once again partnering with the Whakatipu Reforestation Trust, QLDC and Skyline to bring our business community together for a day of connection and hands-on environmental restoration.

Together, we'll spend the day planting native seedlings at Jardine Park, building on the restoration work already underway at this special site. Whether you've joined us before or are coming along for the first time, it's a great opportunity to get outside, connect with others from across the industry, and lend a hand to a long-term community restoration effort.

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Event details
Date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Time: 9am–12pm or 1pm–4pm
Location: Jardine Park, Queenstown

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What to pack

Please come dressed comfortably for outdoor activities and ensure you have appropriate gear for the conditions on the day. Essential items include:

• Sturdy footwear
• Sunscreen and hat
• Wind and/or waterproof layer
• Refillable water bottle
• Gardening gloves (BYO if you have them)

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What's included

We'll provide tea, coffee and refreshments throughout the day, as well as a shared BBQ lunch. A big thank you to Skyline for generously catering this event.

We'll also have a professional photographer on site to capture your team in action.

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Transport and parking

Please consider carpooling, cycling or using public transport where possible. On-site parking is limited.

Need a hand getting to the event? Mevo (formerly Ryd) is offering free electric car hire for the day on their Kona fleet – simply book via the app and enter code LOVE2PLANT at checkout to unlock your discount.

NB: Bookings are free when the vehicle is returned in a clean, tidy condition (a quick vacuum if needed, no mud on the panels) – a $35 cleaning fee may apply if returned dirty. Bookings are limited.

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Registrations

Sign up and reserve your spot here.

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Additional information

Since launching in 2023, Love Queenstown has brought together hundreds of volunteers from across the visitor industry to support local restoration projects throughout the Whakatipu.

This year we return to Jardine Park, where the Whakatipu Reforestation Trust and QLDC are working towards the long-term restoration of a vibrant corridor of native bush. Over the past few years, our Industry Planting Days have helped establish thousands of native plants at the site, adding to the wider restoration work taking place there.

Beyond planting trees, the day is about strengthening connections between businesses, community organisations and the places we care about.

Thank you to every business, partner and volunteer who has helped make these planting days possible. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2026!

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A quick note on registrations

Registrations look a little different this year. Each volunteer will need to register individually, including their name and contact details. This supports the Whakatipu Reforestation Trust's volunteer tracking and ensures we have the information required for health and safety on the day.

If you're organising a team but don't have everyone's details confirmed just yet, no problem. Get in touch to hold your spaces, and you can confirm individual details closer to the event.

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