Here is an interesting fact. In 1863 there was a town meeting to name Queenstown. Fit for Queen Victoria? Queenstown. All those in favour say aye… This was 162 years ago.
I’ve been living here for 28 years. That’s 17% of Queenstown’s official existence. My business partners in the Lakes Weekly boast an impressive 34% (Ferg) and 28% (Andy) of Queenstown’s entire existence.
If you look up top of this page at our masthead, Lakes Weekly, you will notice we are 1000 issues old this week. That’s 20 years, every week, on a Tuesday, except two weeks over Christmas. So, we have been part of Queenstown for 12% of its existence. Not long, but long enough.
Our locally owned and operated team are quite proud of this milestone. That’s a lot of Monday morning deadlines met, thanks to our amazing team and partners. Any business endeavour has its challenges, a media business in Queenstown has more than most. Yet here we are, 20 years on, telling Queenstown’s stories and writing our own.
We have always considered ourselves the barometer of local business confidence. That was our purpose in 2005, to support and give local businesses a place to be. When Queenstown’s on the up, so is the Lakes Weekly. The opposite, although not particularly welcome, is also true. We are riding the wave with you Queenstown. Congratulations to those businesses still here from 20 years ago and all those who have joined our business community since. Winners.
Perhaps the greatest changes to the ‘look’ of our town have happened in the last 20 years. We got quite big. However, to me the ‘feel’ is very much the same. It’s just a wonderful place to be, full of good people doing great things. Kindred spirits most of you.
I’ve enjoyed writing about my experiences and opinions (right or wrong) as a man on the street seeing what you see, feeling what you feel, as Queenstown continues its journey through time. Of course I have not written all 1000 front page editorials. Even I do not have that much opinion to share. Instead, I got ChatGPT to do it. No, only joking. Maybe next week when Artificial Intelligence has arms and legs. These last 20 years, it has taken a human. I haven’t agreed with you all, but is that not the point of having an opinion? To initiate conversation? Note to future contributors, our brief is simple. See it, say it, mean it. True local opinions on real local issues will keep Queenstown focused on what really matters. Us. The people who live here.
Keep going well Queenstown. We thank our supporters on both sides of the business, readers, advertisers and internally, our team past and present who have helped develop and worked on not only the Lakes Weekly and Jobfix.co.nz, but our future, the Queenstown App. When trees don’t produce paper for our print edition because they are too busy absorbing carbon to save the planet, the Queenstown App will be where we are. Download it now!
Well, that’s our 12% contribution thus far. I’m sure we can do more. Let’s keep moving forward Queenstown.
Scott Stevens, Lakes Weekly Bulletin
Andy Brinsley, Ferg Spary and Scott Stevens with the first copy of the Lakes Weekly from 2005, 20 years on.
Overnight parking ban plan
By Paul Taylor
New overnight parking restrictions could soon be introduced to some of Queenstown’s lakefront roads, including Park Street and Lake Esplanade.
The move is aimed to address growing parking congestion, including freedom camping, and low turnover, which Queenstown Lakes District Council staffers say is limiting fair access to short-term parking for locals and visitors. But they’ll be no permits for residents, under the plans.
Summer ambassadors observed an increase from 11 to 96 vehicles parked overnight on Park Street, between December 2024 and April 2025.
“Observationally they noted vehicles are there for periods of weeks (while there is a current parking restriction of no more than seven days concurrently, if users move their vehicle to a new location on the street within the seven days, this is not enforceable),” report writer Monique Barnes, QLDC’s Community Partnerships Manager, says.
“Ambassadors spoke to ‘regulars’ and to community members who voiced their frustrations at vehicles parked for long periods.”
Council received 61 complaints from the public about freedom camping in Park St over that period, and 34 complaints about general parking, including vehicles parked for long periods.
Lake Esplanade is experiencing similar issues. QLDC’s freedom camping bylaw, which restricted it across the district, is no longer valid after being successfully challenged in the High Court by the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association.
The rules proposed would see ‘no stopping’ from 10pm to 6am on both roads, from the Frankton Track entrance to Queenstown Gardens on Park St, and from Beach Street to One Mile Carpark entrance on Lake Esplanade. The restrictions would only apply to the lakeside side of the roads.
There’d also be ‘no stopping at all times’
between One Mile Roundabout and start of guardrail, on the Glenorchy–Queenstown Road, a spot often used by campers and locals alike.
The report recognises these parking restrictions will limit overnight parking options for residents living in this area, and community and recreational users of these popular lakefront roads.
“However current long-stay parking behaviour is also causing this problem.” Resident parking permits will not be introduced along with these restrictions, the report reads.
“The development and implementation of a district-wide resident parking permit process will need to ensure a fair and consistent approach is introduced and is an action for consideration in QLDC’s draft Parking Strategy.”
QLDC’s Infrastructure Committee will consider the proposal on Tuesday, 13 May. If approved, the new restrictions will take effect once signage is installed.
Furniture Gallery Queenstown
Remarkables Park Shopping Centre, Hawthorne Drive
Scores
campers
CRIMELINE
Good recovery for injured man
A Canadian man who was found in a pool of blood on Turner Street, Queenstown, last week has been released from hospital.
The 33-year-old man, who lives in Queenstown, was rushed to Lakes District Hospital in a critical condition with serious head injuries around 6am last Tuesday, 29 April.
He was transferred to Christchurch Hospital but has since been discharged and is making a good recovery.
“It appears he has just fallen and no other persons were involved,” Queenstown Sergeant Tracy Haggart says.
Crashes
A teenager motorcyclist broke his arm in a crash on Kawarau Road, Queenstown, at 6pm on Thursday, 1 May.
The accident happened near the Frankton bus hub, when the 19-year-old motorcyclist collided with the rear passenger side of a ute, as it turned. There was damaged to both vehicles and the teenager was taken to the nearby Lakes District Hospital with a fractured arm.
A Bannockburn man lost control of his vehicle on State Highway 6 at Gibbston, as he was travelled towards Queenstown, at 1.30pm on Thursday, 3 May.
The 32-year-old driver veered off to the left, over corrected, lost control, and drove up the bank, causing his vehicle to flip over. It then collided with another vehicle coming in the opposite direction, scraping its side. There were no injures but both lanes were blocked until firefighters could move the flipped vehicle to the side, from where it was towed away, badly damaged. Another crash happened on Glenorchy Road, at 2pm on Friday, when a 31-year-old man driving through a narrow section pulled to the left to allow space for another car coming the opposite way. His wheel clipped a rock, pulling his car into a cliff face. He sustained a minor head injury.
On Friday, Police released the name of the man who died in a crash on Cromwell-Clyde Road in Central Otago on 11 March. He was 26-year-old Mitchell Douglas McLeary, of Cromwell. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain under investigation.
Drink drivers
Four alleged drink drivers are heading to court after being stopped on Queenstown roads recently, while police are awaiting blood test results on another.
A 22-year-old Christchurch man had the highest reading of the week police say, allegedly blowing 675mcg when stopped on Stanley St at 11.30pm on Thursday, 1 May. The legal limit is 250mcg per litre of breath. Anyone between 250-400mcg gets an infringement notice, while those over 400mcg go to court.
A 41-year-old Queenstown man allegedly blew 600mcg, on Kingston Road, shortly after midnight that Wednesday, while a Dunedin man, 20, allegedly blew 515mcg when stopped for driving without his lights on, also on Stanley St, shortly before 5am on Sunday, 4 May.
And 19-year-old Queenstown man allegedly blew 358mcg when stopped on Frankton Ladies Mile shortly before 2am on the Saturday. He’ll be heading to court as under 20s are not allowed any alcohol in their system while driving.
Police are awaiting the blood result on a 54-year-old Queenstown man, stopped at a Peninsula Road checkpoint, at 5pm last Thursday. A 62-yearold Queenstown woman narrowly avoided a court appearance after blowing bang on 400mcg, when stopped at the same checkpoint 15 minutes later. She received an infringement notice.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 26 May - 23 June, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
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By Paul Taylor
Development continues apace in Frankton’s burgeoning hospo, shopping and business hub.
Acclaimed chef Sean Connolly has launched a new dining and entertainment destination, Pavilion Bar & Kitchens, in the recently completed building on Central Street, in the Queenstown Central development.
And the owners of neighbouring Five Mile have submitted plans for both a multi-storey car park and a new office block, on separate sites off Grant Road.
Pavilion will be the centrepiece of Queenstown Central’s vibrant town square when it opens in May, offering dining, drinking and live music, open from 7.30am to late, seven days a week.
“Pavilion is all about simple, fabulous food with local provenance, heroing a range of outstanding ingredients from the region. We celebrate casually chaotic social dining, damn good food, and the simple joy of gathering around a table,” Connolly says.
It features several different options. Steak & Oyster Co. will focus on meats and seafood, while Ciao Brutto offers wood-fired pizza and fresh pasta, with its two huge pizza ovens producing up to 800 pizzas a day. There’s also the Pavilion Bar, along with private dining and event spaces.
Meanwhile, at Five Mile the planned multi-story car park, next to Ford dealership Macaulay Ford, would provide spaces for 245 cars across the fourstorey building, along with a 1100sqm gym premises on the ground floor and 65 storage sheds.
The three-storey office building, providing nearly 2000sqm of office space, would be at the far end of the car park next to The Crown pub, behind Woolworths.
“The developments cater for forecast future commercial office and parking demand, with the intent to commence works sometime next year,” a spokesperson for Five Mile owners Queenstown Gateway (5M) Ltd says. Fresh designs for the proposed Whakatipu Community Hub, which would sit on 11,800sqm of land behind the office building, were presented to stakeholders last month, including single level and double level schemes.
qldc.govt.nz/recreation
Change on the menu in Frankton
Pavilion Bar & Kitchens
Whakatipu Community Hub
Five Mile office building
GOINGS ON ABOUT
EVENTS - MUSIC - ART
THEATRE - AT THE GALLERIES
Into the Woods
ARTS
Showbiz Queenstown invites you to step into the enchanted woods where fairy tales collide and reality bites. Join them for a magical journey as Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, and a childless baker navigate the darker side of happily ever after. With Stephen Sondheim’s iconic score and James Lapine’s witty book, Into The Woods is a cautionary tale of wishes, consequences, and the power of community. Experience the timeless magic, unexpected twists, and profound insights that have captivated audiences for decades. Get your tickets now and discover what happens when the woods whisper secrets and the characters must face their true selves.
When: Thursday, 15 – Saturday, 24 May
Where: Queenstown Memorial Centre, 1 Memorial Street, Frankton
Life Drawing
Life Drawing returns to Te Atamira with Queenstown Arts Society. They’re inviting the community to Term 2 of the popular Life Drawing Series. Led by local professional artis and tutor Kasia Hebda, these eight new classes offer a unique opportunity to develop your drawing skills through guided sessions with Kasia and a life model. Classes run each Wednesday until 25 June from 6pm – 7.30pm in in Puāwai at Te Atamira. Bookings for all classes are essential. All paid classes are $27 + $3 booking fee, which can be booked and pay as you go. There will also be one class held free of charge, see the QAS website for more details. No prior experience is required; beginners are welcome. For full information and bookings, visit queenstownartsociety.co.nz.
When: Every Wednesday until 25 June, 6pm – 7.30pm
Where: Te Atamira, 12 Hawthorn Drive, Frankton
COMMUNITY
The Big Bike Film Night
The Big Bike Film Night’s mission is to bring the best short cycling films from around the world together for you. Showcasing two-and-a-half hours of riveting bike films that have everything a cycling-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly designed and devised to delight the two-wheel devotee. These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that move us, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride. All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.
Join Patagonia for a free screening of ‘Papsura: Peak of Evil’, a short film that follows professional snowboarders Nick Russell and Jerry Mark to a remote corner of the Himalayas as they harness years of experience in pursuit of the biggest line of their lives. The night will also offer a repair workshop for you to learn basic patch and tear repair skills, as well as a talk from Protect Our Winters New Zealand ambassador, Pete Oswald. Refreshments provided. Make sure you RSVP before attending: papsurapeakofevil.splashthat.com
Get ready to close out the season in style with Atlas and Queenstown Mountain Bike Club’s ultimate End of Season Party! They’re celebrating all the dirt, sweat, and adrenaline that made this year of biking unforgettable. This year’s theme is Mad Max – gear up in your best Mad Max attire. Local band Piston Broke will help close out the season, too. The kids’ party with games, activities and music for the young one will be from 5pm – 7pm, and the adults’ mayhem will start from 7pm. Your $10 ticket includes a raffle ticket – head to Atlas to pick yours up.
St Joseph’s School Iconic Book Fair will have an incredible lineup of food, entertainment and of course books! Gold coin entry to support our small school with a big heart. Bring the whole family or a group of friends!
When: Sunday, 18 May, 10am – 2pm
Where: St Joseph School, 12 Beetham Street, Queenstown
Tattoo Flash Day and Sausage Sizzle Fundraiser
The annual fundraiser for Wakatipu Wild Women’s Ice Hockey team will take place at Otautahi Tattoo this weekend. The amazing Jeremy Hill and Ruatoto will be on hand with multiple pages of flash designs to choose from with proceeds going to the team. The event is cash only with no bookings - first come, first served. Get there early as spaces will run out. Not ready for ink yet? Show your support by wearing your Wakatipu Wild Merch, grab a sausage and meet the wild. Donations will also be accepted on the day.
Battle of the Bands – National Championship has been an annual feature of the New Zealand music scene since 1993. The event consists of multiple live shows held at leading professional live music venues throughout the country. Each year typically sees bands from all over NZ competing for a place at the National Final, which is held in Auckland. You can enter your band now at battleofthebands.co.nz/register.php
When: Thursday, 15 May, 7.30pm
Where: Yonder, 14 Church Street, Queenstown
Electrify Queenstown
Thinking about upgrading the way you heat your home? Want to save money, boost productivity, reduce your environmental impact, and futureproof the way you power your business, but not sure where to start? Electrify Queenstown is for you. Find out about everything from government policy and green finance to the financial benefits of converting your vehicle fleet. Attend practical workshops on topics like adopting solar, demos of world-first electric tech, and Electric Experiences –fun and informative field trips to inspiring local projects.
When: Monday, 26 – Wednesday, 28 May, 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Where: Skyline Queenstown, 53 Brecon Street, Queenstown, and Queenstown Events Centre, Joe O’Connell Drive, Frankton
HOSPOGUIDE
Live Music with TERE 4pm DJ Eoin 7pm $15 Chef’s Special
Level One, Stratton House (Below Sky City), 24 Beach Street, Queenstown Mon - Fri, 9.30am till 5.30pm. Closed on Saturdays. Phone/ text: 027 217 0442
Arts+Culture
Take a walk into the woods
by Jessica Allen
The Memorial Centre will be transformed into an enchanted woods this week as Showbiz Queenstown take over with Into the Woods. Fairy tales will collide and reality bites in the magical production.
You can expect to see some of your favourite characters; Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, as they navigate the darker side of happily ever after. With Stephen Sondheim's iconic score and James Lapine's witty book, Into The Woods is a cautionary tale of wishes, consequences, and the power of community.
Music is a huge part of the production – setting the tone and helping to immerse the audience into the world on stage. Musical director Natasha Wilson said that tackling the score for this year’s production has been a fun challenge. Her role is to teach the music and give the performers the tools to be able to put on the best vocal performance possible.
“The composer of Into the Woods is kind of a musical genius, who created these compositions which are really quite obscure – some of the pieces have five different time signatures in one song, which is a real challenge,” Wilson says. “My job has really been to come to grips with that and then teach it to the cast.”
This year, they’re also using click tracks as opposed to an orchestra, which has meant the cast have had to learn to count the timings. Wilson says that everyone has done an amazing job and that everyone involved is so talented. For her, the highlight is the end of Act One, when the whole cast are on stage.
“They’re singing the song ‘Ever After,’ which is the climax of the show where everybody thinks they’ve got their happily ever after. They’re all singing together beautifully, and everybody’s happy, and the sound they create together is just amazing.”
Unfortunately for the characters, there’s a dark twist coming and things start to go horribly wrong. The message is to be careful what you wish for, and while there’s a lot of familiar storylines and characters throughout, there’s some morals and lessons to be learnt.
Nicole Mclean is the show’s choreographer and has been involved with Showbiz Queenstown since 2013. She first choreographed last year’s show of Spamalot and was excited to be involved again this year.
“I didn’t think I’d love being not-on-stage, I thought that it was more fun to be on stage than off, but actually it was a real thrill to have something in your head, teach it, and put it together, then sit back and watch the cast do an amazing job of it,” Mclean says.
This year’s style was also a little different for the dancers – not so many big dance numbers. Mclean and the director, Marty Newell, worked together to achieve his vision.
“He wanted the movement to be more organic and just happen, rather than ‘here’s a big song and dance number coming up.’ I think we’ve achieved that because we’ve interwoven the dancing movement, and it’s become part of the story as it unfolds.”
Mclean has loved working with everyone and says her favourite numbers are the ones with all 20 of the characters on stage. There’s also more poignant scenes, where everything quietens down and pulls you in. She says the audience can expect laughter and tears, and is looking forward to seeing everyone’s reaction on the night.
Both Wilson and Mclean agree that the production is a great showcase of our local talent and will leave the audience amazed.
“Come along because this is a slightly different show. It’s not a jukebox musical, it’s a really compelling story. It pulls you right in – into the woods, literally. You’ll be laughing, you’ll be sad, sometimes, and you’ll be wowed by the cast – their voices, the acting is exceptional and the dancing. Once it starts, it doesn’t stop,” Mclean says.
Showbiz Queenstown’s Into the Woods will take place at Queenstown Memorial Centre from Thursday, 15 May until Saturday, 24 May. The show is on evenings at 7.30pm, with a matinee performance at 2.30pm on Sunday, 18 May. For more information and to grab your tickets, head to showbizqueenstown.com
COMMUNITY NOTES
Electrify Queenstown 2025: Community Evening Sessions
Join us for an inspiring evening of kōrero, ideas, and practical solutions at the Electrify Queenstown Community Evening Sessions — a free public event designed to spark meaningful conversations about how we can power a cleaner, more resilient future together. This evening is for everyone — homeowners, renters, business owners, students, and curious minds. Whether you’re already on your electrification journey or just want to know where to start, come along and be part of the conversation.
When: Tuesday, 27 May, 6pm - 8pm
Where: Queenstown Events Centre, Joe Oconnell Drive, Frankton Register for free: electrifyqueenstown.co.nz
What to expect:
The sessions are facilitated by Ben Fahy – Head of Comms at Rewiring Aotearoa, Partnerships Manager at NZ Geographic, and Freelance Journalist for Kia Ora magazine.
The Energy Transition: Dr Rebecca Peer, academic at the University of Canterbury, will unpack the big-picture shifts driving change in Aotearoa’s energy system — and what they mean for you.
Local Energy Resilience and Emergency Preparedness:
This talk relates to strengthening our home and communities to stay connected and safe during major disruptions. It’s being held by Bill Nichol, Resilience & Climate Action Manager at QLDC and Craig Gibson, Emergency Management Advisor Queenstown at Emergency Management Otago. How to Electrify Your Home: Jay Salzke, Ecosystem Lead at Rewiring Aotearoa, will share simple, practical steps to reduce your home’s emissions, lower your bills, and future-proof your lifestyle.
Panel and Q&A: Electrification and Community Resilience
Hear from a diverse panel of experts as they discuss how electrification can strengthen our communities and economy:
• Mike Casey – Owner of Electric Cherries and electrified his business and house
• Josh Ellison – R&D Lead, Rewiring Aotearoa
• Dr Rebecca Peer – University of Canterbury
• Briony Bennett – Senior Energy Innovation Manager, Ara Ake
Lakes Weekly gives community organisations in Queenstown Lakes the chance to address our readers directly though our Community Notes page. If you’d like to take part, email Jess at info@qmg.co.nz
Drug raid in QueenstownScammers target winter boom
Police seized ketamine, cocaine, MDMA, LSD, cannabis, and magic mushrooms, and $45,000 in an operation targeting illicit drug dealing in Queenstown.
Officers executed a search warrant on a Queenstown home on Wednesday morning, 7 May, and arrested a 39-year-old man.
He faces multiple charges including offers to supply and possession of the various drugs, and was due to appear in Queenstown District Court on Monday, 12 May, as the Lakes Weekly went to press.
The raid follows an investigation into the distribution of illicit drugs in the community.
Varying amounts of ketamine, cocaine, MDMA, LSD, cannabis, and psilocybin, were found during the search of the property, along with the cash and digital scales, police allege.
Detective Sergeant Miriam Chittenden says Police are pleased with the result of the operation.
“We work hard to disrupt the supply of illicit drugs within our community as we see first-hand the serious impacts and harm from these illicit drugs every day,” Chittenden says.
“However, we cannot do this alone, and we ask that anyone with information about the supply of illicit drugs contacts us through 105, either online or via phone.”
Information can also be reported to your local Police station or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.
Anyone affected by drug addiction can seek help through Alcohol and Drug helpline on 0800 787 797, or free text 8681.
Multiple scammers are targeting Queenstowners online with fraudulent posts about accommodation, items for sale and firewood sales.
As winter approaches and people head into town for the ski season, more and more people are falling victim to increasingly sophisticated scams.
Some scammers simply copy a genuine post offering accommodation, passing it off as their own to entice people to send money and documents. Facebook appears to be the main website for scams, and every week there are posts from locals warning others about obvious and not-so-obvious scams.
Sergeant Tracy Haggart says police have received a number of reports from the public, especially from people who’ve been deceived into paying bonds to secure accommodation.
“Please safeguard yourselves and be extra vigilant when organising things over the phone or online,” Haggart says.
“With accommodation enquiries to be safe it pays to use reputable rental agencies or have a friend or representative visit the address for you with the person advertising the rental to ensure its legitimacy before signing any agreements or handing over any money.
“Check the local social media sites as people are very good at pointing out and posting information about scams they have been made aware of.”
Haggart also recommends Googling the name, phone number and bank details to see if there are any alerts.
“If it is an overseas account number you have been provided to transfer funds to, alarm bells should be ringing.”
Police are also warning locals to be on their guard off line. On Friday morning, 2 May, the front passenger window of a car was smashed, while it was parked at the Mt Creighton Wallking Track carpark, off Glenorchy Road. Clothing and a wash bag were stolen, between 9.30am and 11.30am, while the owner was off mountain biking.
LOST & FOUND
UNCLAIMED ITEMS SITTING AT THE Police Station, at 11 Camp Street, this week include:
- IPHONE WITH CLEAR CASE and label on back ‘ZQN 1/1’
- IPHONE IN RED BACK in tatty blue case
- LOGAN MCNALLY – WALLET
- KANA YAMAMOTO – WALLET
- J COLE – WALLET
- SILVER FOB NECKLACE, HANDED to Arrowtown Station
- WHITE CLIP ON EARING with clear stones
- ROSE GOLD COLOURED BRACELET with beach charms
- TREE OF LIFE NECKLACE, silver, located at the Events Centre
NISSAN X TRAIL 2011. GREAT mountain vehicle. 4WD turbo diesel with 6 speed auto. Comes with towbar, roof rack, and snow socks. One owner and full service history. $6000 Ono 021893787
NISSAN TIIDA SEDAN AUTOMATIC 2005, immaculate condition, 206,700 km, WOF to Oct 2025, as is where is. 4 new tyres, strut mounts replaced. Regular servicing, view Frankton. $3400
Accommodation
ACCOMMODATION
Q’TOWN HILL FURNISHED 2-BED 2-BATH, 24 Jul-29 Sept, $600p/w + bills + 2 weeks bond. Stunning views, 10min walk to CBD, off-street parking, warm, outdoor areas. Seeking professional couple or 2 singles, must be happy to care for our cat. Msg blondinijen@hotmail.com
ONE-BEDROOM DOWNSTAIRS UNIT. CLOSE TO bus stop on Frankton Road. Fantastic views across Lake Wakatipu and onto the Frankton Marina, no pets no smoking no subletting. Long term couple, $580/wk, available long term, from 17 May. Ph Di 02102246029.
CRACKED GROUT? LEAKING TILES? MOLDY silicone? These nasties cause damage to your home! Call Vijay, 02108279493 or email - Vijay.khasa@theprogroup.co.nz Amazing results from your local professional.
COMMUNITY
Community
NEWLY ESTABLISHED NOT-FOR-PROFIT BABYWEARING QUEENSTOWN is looking for baby carrier donations for the community baby carrier library we are building. Contact to arrange donation babywearingqueenstown@gmail.com and thank you for your support!
WHAKATIPU BEEKEEPERS SUPPORTING LOCAL BEEKEEPERS with sharing knowledge, mentoring and maintaining best practice. Most importantly a group of likeminded individuals who love bees. Meeting regularly, for more info or to join us whakatipubeekeepers@gmail.com
NEW TO THE AREA OR got more time on your hands & looking to give back to your community? Altrusa International Qtwn is looking for volunteers just like you to join our women’s charitable & service organisation supporting our local community. Want to know more? Email: president.queenstown@altrusa.org.nz or message us on Facebook.com/AltrusaQueenstown
LWB QUIZ
1. How many times has England won the men's football World Cup?
2. How many UK number ones did Elvis Presley have in the 60s?
3. In what year did Tony Blair become British Prime Minister?
4. What is the name of the composer behind the soundtracks of The Lion King, Inception and Pirates of the Caribbean?
5. What is the capital of Finland?
6. Which British TV show recorded the largest audience for a single episode with over 30 million viewers?
7. Which comedian and actor plays Alan Partridge?
8. Which critically acclaimed US TV drama was set around the fictional Sterling Cooper advertising agency in New York?
9. Which of these actors has not appeared in The Vicar of Dibley: Emilia Fox, Keeley Hawes, Peter Capaldi?
10. Which series became Netflix's biggest ever show in September 2021?
11. Which TV theme begins with the words: "You know we belong together..."?
12. Who played Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses?
13. Who played the Prime Minister, Jim Hacker, in Yes, Prime Minister?
QUIZ ANSWERS:
1. Once (1966) | 2. 11 | 3. 1997 | 4. Hanz Zimmer | 5. Helsinki | 6. EastEnders (on Christmas Day 1986) | 7. Steve Coogan | 8. Mad Men | 9. Emilia Fox | 10. Squid Game | 11. Home and Away | 12. Nicholas Lyndhurst | 13. Paul Eddington
Queenstown Area Stores
Ph: 03 409 2800
enquiries@qmg.co.nz
We have a number of positions for Ski & Snowboard Rental Staff for the coming season.
Previous experience in the Winter sports industry is preferred.
Winery Sous Chef
Casual Family Store
Assistant
position available
Immediate start
Must have a valid working visa
Email Talana for more information centrallakesarea@familystore.org.nz
Email CV & references to apply jobs@snowrental.co.nz
Exciting opportunity to join our awardwinning team. Assist our head chef in further enhancing our restaurant's esteemed reputation for seasonal, winepaired menus and casual dining in our new cellar door.
Must have legal working rights in NZ to apply.
Please send resume and cover letter to kitchen@carrick.co.nz
Electrician Required
ACCOUNTANT
Ph: 03 409 2800 enquiries@qmg.co.nz jobfix.co.nz
Accountants for Queenstown, Cromwell and Wanaka
We are seeking experienced accountants to join our team and make a signi cant impact on the Central Otago accounting landscape. As part of our high-performing team, you will value hard work and life balance. We o er exibility and are open to considering hybrid solutions that work for both you and the business.
Our rm combines the exibility of a local practice with the expertise, global network, and strength of a large-scale international rm. Our exceptional client service is delivered through our dedicated team. Why BDO?
At BDO, we pride ourselves on being a fantastic employer. We believe in helping people achieve their professional and personal goals. Our culture is built on thriving teams who focus on tomorrow and doing the right thing for our people and clients. Before applying, please ensure you have the right to live and work in New Zealand.
Contact:
David Crossan
David.crossan@bdo.co.nz
Fixed Term Learning Assistant (teacher aide)
Fixed term - 14th July to 8th August (4 weeks) 25 hours per week during school hours
The position is primarily assisting international students (aged 5 to 12) in class and supporting the teaching team to ensure a fulfilling experience for our international students whilst enrolled at KingsView School.
• The ability to communicate in Mandarin is essential.
• An ability to follow direction and work as part of a team is highly desirable.
• Candidate must be willing to uphold our special character. Pay rate depends on skills and experience. The successful candidate will be required to undertake police vetting.
Please send CV and cover letter to the office manager office@kingsview.school.nz
Closing date Friday 13th June.
Teacher Aide - Fixed Term
We are looking for a Teacher Aide (Learning Assistant) who is empathetic and compassionate and enjoys working with children to join our team at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Queenstown.
This is an opportunity to help to grow young people in our community, providing both behavioural and learning support in the classroom environment as part of a support team and a wider staff who work to achieve excellent outcomes for all.
This fixed term position is for 20 hours per week (school term time only) with an immediate start, finishing on Friday 19 December 2025.
The pay rate (as determined by the support staff in schools collective agreement) is approximately $28 per hour.
To be eligible to apply you must have one of the following:
- New Zealand Citizenship
- New Zealand Residency
- Australian Citizenship.
Please note that a full police vet will be required for the successful applicant.
To apply, please send a letter of application which includes any relevant experience to: office@stjosephsqt.school.nz
Branch Manager Queenstown
We’re currently looking for someone who loves interiors to lead our soon-to-be-opened Lighting Direct store in the Remarkables Park Town Centre.
You are a proven leader, with over 3 years of experience leading a Retail team under your belt, which provides you with the foundation you need to build strong relationships with clients and provide expertise to your team.
Spinning multiple plates doesn’t faze you, as you navigate your days balancing the operational aspects of your store like inventory and stock counts, while also ensuring the customers and team are looked after. About us:
Lighting Direct is New Zealand’s most iconic lighting specialist. We’ve been NZ family owned and operated since 1974 and have 22 branches nationwide. We have over 800 years of collective lighting experience among our associates!
