



Olivia Wensley Appointed CEO of Startup Queenstown Lakes Trust
Startup Queenstown Lakes' board of trustees has completed the CEO recruitment process and is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivia Wensley to the role.

Burnes Bows Out As CEO
James Burnes, a co-founder and the first CEO of Startup Queenstown Lakes Trust, will be stepping down from his role in early February 2020 the organisation announced today.

Think like a startup
James Burnes presents at the Vodafone Innovation Summit presented by the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce.


Queenstowner leads team to victory at Startup Weekend Christchurch
James Burnes, CEO of Startup Queenstown Lakes, shares the story of his team winning Startup Weekend Christchurch.




Startup Business Advisor Needed for Queenstown
Startup Queenstown Lakes is seeking a Startup Business Advisor with direct experience launching and building high-growth businesses who can help, in a part-time capacity.

QLDC Extends Support of Startup Ecosystem Through 2021
Startup Queenstown Lakes today received confirmation through QLDC’s 2019-20 Annual Plan, that a grant of $220,000 annually for the next two years has been approved.

New Business Advisor To Assist Wanaka Startups
Jinene Clark, Wanaka, has started in her role to assist early-stage entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, and those in the innovation/tech space.

Investor Network Launches in Wanaka And Queenstown
Startup Queenstown Lakes is pleased to announce the launch of WWIN, a professional network that gives qualified investors access to upskilling, capital-raising deal flow opportunities, and connections within the local region and New Zealand's growing startup and innovation scene.

Tech & Innovation Briefing Gives Tourism Leaders Insight to Pipeline of Activity
Event gave tourism, hospitality and adventure operators a download of upcoming initiatives and programmes that they could leverage for their business.

Tourism Tech & Innovation Briefing To Bring Industry Up To Speed
Innovation briefing to bring tourism and innovation leaders up to speed on Tourism and Adventure Tech momentum in the Queenstown Lakes region.

Wanaka's CUBE Merges with Startup Queenstown Lakes
Startup Queenstown Lakes and Ignite Wanaka is pleased to announce the merger of the CUBE into the Startup Queenston Lakes family of programmes.