Airport Directors Sought

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has decided to recruit for two new Queenstown
Airport Corporation directors, QLDC regulatory and corporate general manager Roger Taylor
said.

“Queenstown Airport is the fourth largest and fastest growing airport in New Zealand. It
is a key gateway for visitors to the region and its effective governance is essential to the
continued development of the airport and the economic well-being of the district” Mr Taylor
said.

Advertising for the two positions will commence from this weekend. Council will be seeking a
person who can be appointed chair in the short term as well as an additional director to the
board.

“We are seeking directors that can bring key governance skills such as strategic
development, internal assurance and financial acumen who are also familiar with the
additional layer of public accountability and responsibility for the board of a council-controlled
company” he said.

A briefing for the roles and further information on QAC, its annual reports and Statements of
Intent are available from its website www.queenstownairport.co.nz or the Council’s website
www.qldc.govt.nz .

Applications close on Friday 29 July, 2011.