Queenstown Airport is delighted to be the Red
Ribbon Sponsor for the 2024 Lake Hayes A&P Show.
The 108th show will be held on 13 January, blending traditional agricultural and pastoral events with family entertainment and a few modern
twists.
“The show is a long-standing event that reinforces
community connections,” Queenstown Airport Partnerships and Marketing Manager
Vanessa Hartnell says. “It offers something for everyone, young or old, and
unifies rural and urban people. That’s something we want to support.”
The airport first became a sponsor to help the show
become a zero-waste event and funded the DISHrupt service this year. DISHrupt
is a Sustainable Queenstown project that provides reusable dishes, cups, and
cutlery for use at events, reducing the need for single-use food packaging and
cutlery.
A waste audit showed 55% less rubbish was sent to
landfill after the 2023 show than in 2021. The aim is to reduce waste even more
this summer.
“Supporting the A&P show to become waste-free is about ensuring the
event continues to be enjoyed by our community for generations to come,” Ms
Hartnell says.
Lake County A&P Society President Kate Hamilton
welcomes the increase in Queenstown Airport’s sponsorship.
“The show is organised by a large team of
volunteers, who do this for love of our community, so this partnership makes a really big difference. It's going to be a fabulous day, bringing town and country together for some old-fashioned fun."
