As a Queenstown resident, a dad, and a former lecturer in Outdoor Education (OE) at the University of Otago, I’ve considered the Government’s proposed changes to OE with growing alarm.
The plan to remove OE from the senior subject list and shift it to a narrow vocational track is more than just a bureaucratic shuffle. Here in Queenstown, it strikes at the heart of what makes our schools, our young people, and our community thrive.
Outdoor Education is not a nice-to-have. In the Whakatipu, it is woven into our identity. Our mountains, rivers, and trails are not just backdrops for tourism – they are classrooms that shape resilience, teamwork, and leadership. Outdoor Education has long been a way for students to discover who they are, to connect with the environment, and to learn how to work together when conditions are challenging. These are not abstract life skills; they are real, transferable, and urgently needed in every sector of our society.
This matters locally more than most places in New Zealand. Queenstown’s economy, culture, and future are all tied to the outdoors. From ski fields to guiding companies to conservation projects, our community depends on a steady flow of people who are skilled, passionate, and grounded in the values OE fosters. By shifting the subject into a vocational silo, we risk narrowing its reach. Fewer students will take it, fewer will discover their potential in it, and the talent pipeline into outdoor industries will shrink. That is not just a loss for students; it’s a loss for our whole region.
If just 30% of our three million annual visitors are attracted by adventurous outdoor experiences, then 900,000 people arrive each year needing to be looked after safely. That’s on us.
We also need to focus on who loses out if these changes go ahead. Outdoor Education is the most effective way to re-engage young people who don’t find their spark in traditional classrooms. For many, it is the subject that keeps them connected to school and gives them a reason to push through. Removing it from the core curriculum undermines one of the strongest tools we have for inclusion and engagement. Reducing OE only increases the influence of all those screens.
The outdoors is part of who we are in Queenstown. It deserves to remain part of who we are in our schools. That means keeping OE on the general curriculum subject list.
I encourage everyone in our community to take action and join the 51,000 people who have signed the petition on our.actionstation.org.nz. Contact our local MP, Joseph Mooney, and Minister Erica Stanford. Tell them clearly: Outdoor Education is essential for Queenstown’s students, our economy, and our identity. Keep it where it is!
Dr Shayne Galloway - Queenstown
Jessica Allen, Sophie Prosser and Holly Clark, three of the 810 women who competed in this year’s Merrell Spring Challenge. More photos p23.
SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
In NZ’s biggest playground, every day is fun - but birthdays call for something extra.
Join us at Cardrona to celebrate Pengi’s big day: cake, face painting, scavenger hunt, laughs, and mountain vibes only our favourite penguin could inspire.
Catch the ferry
Queenstown’s ferry service will now run every hour from 8.15am to 9.45pm seven days a week.
Otago Regional Council (ORC) announced the expanded timetable on Monday. The ferry operates from jetties outside the Hilton hotel, Queenstown Marina, Bayview Apartments and Queenstown Bay.
For the Queenstown-bound service, ferries leave the Hilton from 8.15am, calling at Queenstown Marina at 8.20am, Bayview 8.25am and arriving at Queenstown Bay 8.35am. They run every hour to 9.15pm, with the same past-the-hour times for stops.
In the other direction, ferries leave Queenstown Bay from 8.45am, calling at Bayview at 8.50am, Marina 8.55am and Hilton, 9.05am. They also run every hour, with the same timed stops.
Ferry pricing remains the same: $10 per person, per trip with a Bee Card, or $14 with a bank card (children under 5 travel for free and cash is not accepted).
ORC awarded the Lake Whakatipu ferry contract to Watersports Ltd in July.
Watersports Ltd co-owner Iraj Barabi, who also built and owns Queenstown Marina, says the intention is to provide the public with a “best-in-class transportation experience in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner”.
“Ferry passengers can expect better timeliness, expanded and more reliable services, more efficient processes, resulting in elevated customer satisfaction.”
More than 71,000 trips were taken on Queenstown Ferries in the 2024/25 financial year. That’s a 4% decrease from the same period in 2023/24, when the ferries were half-priced. However, the first six months of this year has seen passenger numbers increasing again.
“We are optimistic the expanded timetable will drive higher passenger numbers for the rest of the year,” ORC’s transport general manager Anita Dawe says.
Catch the jetboat
Fernhill’s One Mile roundabout was washed out on Wednesday afternoon after heavy rain brought a mix of debris down from the steep hillsides above.
“This inundated normal stormwater channels and at this stage it appears at least one culvert was partially or fully blocked as a result,” a Queenstown Lakes District spokesperson says. The roundabout was blocked by mud branches, rocks and litter, while nearby Lake Esplanade was flooded from about 1.30pm, closing the road to all traffic for around three hours. It opened to stop / go at around 4.30pm and all traffic at 7.30pm.
But this provided a treat for some residents looking to get home from town after school and work, and others stuck on the Fernhill side, trying to get the airport - as KJET offered free transport on its jetboats.
“The local spirit is truly alive - thank you KJET!” the spokesperson says.
QLDC contractors are now carrying out a full assessment of the road and other affected areas further up the catchment.
“We’ll have more accurate information about the incident and any further remediation required once we’ve completed our investigation.”
It’s another reminder of the vulnerability of Queenstown’s roading network.
INTRODUCING CONNECT REALTY
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Founded in Queenstown by Donna Hewitt, it was created to replace the outdated “one agent, one agency” model with a transparent, generous approach designed for today’s sellers and ethical agents who want to do things differently.
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Why limit yourself to only one agency when you can Connect with them all?
At Connect, every listing is opened up to every licensed agent. We guarantee a 50/50 commission split and operate under a no-refusals policy, ensuring that every qualified buyer is welcomed, no matter which agency they come from. This structure eliminates barriers, encourages collaboration, and guarantees that sellers benefit from maximum exposure. Through our Collab Club network and exclusive agentonly preview open homes, we create an environment where agents work together instead of against each other. This collaboration builds genuine competition, expands opportunities, and rewards everyone fairly. Vendors can be confident that their property is reaching the widest possible pool of buyers and that nothing – and no one – is being left out.
Collaboration Over Competition
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CRIMELINE
Wānaka driver’s Range Rover ’runner’
by Sue Fea
A 34-year-old Wānaka man, who allegedly did a runner, speeding off when approached by Police, driving on the wrong side of Camp Street and narrowly missing pedestrians at the Shotover Street roundabout just after midnight on Saturday, later gave himself in to Wānaka Police.
Otago Lakes Road Policing Sergeant Bruce Martin says the man who’d originally been stopped while parked with the engine running in a Range Rover rental vehicle in Church Street, ignored a Police officer signalling for him to wind his window down. He then reversed out of the carpark and drove off “at a great rate of knots”, allegedly clipping the patrol car on his way past, speeding off onto Camp Street. Police say he then allegedly drove on the wrong side of the road on Camp Street at speed, before travelling through the Shotover Street roundabout, narrowly missing pedestrians.
“This person put other people at risk by his actions and thankfully nobody was hurt,” Martin says. The vehicle was located a short time later abandoned on Gorge Road. The driver handed himself in at the Wānaka Police Station on Monday, 15 September. He will appear in the Queenstown District Court on Monday, 22 September, charged with failing to remain stopped for an enforcement officer, operating motor vehicle carelessly and failing to carry out obligations in relation to a computer search.
Young Aussie’s high reading
A 26-year-old Australian man blew 948mcg on Malaghans Road where he’d been seen swerving by a member of the public just before 7.20pm on Saturday. The man was convicted and fined $1000 and disqualified from driving for a year in the Invercargill District Court on Tuesday, 16 September.
Refused entry for illicit drugs
Police were pleased with how well the annual Snow Machine Festival ran from 10 to 13 September with just two incidents outside the event at Remarkables Park. Alcohol Harm Prevention Officer Sergeant Simon Matheson says “a small amount of illicit drugs” were found on people attempting to enter the festival by security staff at the entrance.
“A number of people were refused entry due to possession of illicit drugs or intoxication from drugs or alcohol,” Matheson says.
Four 16-year-old youths jumped the fence at the festival site at about 7.10pm on Friday, 12 September. They were quickly located by security staff and removed. Matheson says they were spoken to and their parents informed of risks to young people on licensed premises.
Queenstown driver clocks 156kmh
Police across the region are continuing to hold a strong presence on the highways with a 21-year-old Queenstown man allegedly clocked speeding at 156kmh on State Highway 85 at Ranfurly on Sunday, 14 September. Road Policing Sergeant Bruce Martin says the man had his licence suspended for 28 days and will appear in the Alexandra District Court charged with driving at a dangerous speed.
Cromwell Police also stopped a 32-year-old Mount Pisa man on the LuggateCromwell Road last Thursday, 11 September, after he was allegedly clocked at 132kmh and blew within the infringement range when he was breath tested. Martin says his licence was suspended for 12 hours and he was issued with an infringement notice for excess speed ($300) and one for driving with an excess breath alcohol level ($200).
Cannabis at Jack’s Point checkpoint
A 20-year-old local man was warned for possession of cannabis and cannabis utensils after Police noticed the strong smell of cannabis when he was stopped at a Police checkpoint in Jack’s Point at 6pm on Friday, 12 September. A search of the vehicle located cannabis utensils and cannabis remnants.
Vote! Vote! Vote!
Elevate democracy and take part in ‘The Highest Vote’, our campaign to beat previous voter turnout. Vote by post or at bright orange voting bins across the district, including at Cardrona and Treble Cone while they’re open. No papers? You can still make a special vote at QLDC’s offices in Queenstown and Wānaka. VOTING CLOSES MIDDAY, SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER. Find out more about each candidate plus how and where to vote at www.qldc.govt.nz/elections
Bus fares are changing
Public transport in our district is managed by Otago Regional Council (ORC). To meet new government funding rules, ORC is updating fares from Monday 29 Sep including the free fare for kids (5-12 years) becoming $1.50, and adult fares increasing to $2.50 for all Bee Card holders. More at www.orc.govt.nz/fares
Stanley St carpark upgrades
Work begins on Thursday 2 Oct to upgrade Queenstown’s Stanley St carpark. Once completed this will create more parking spaces in town, address stormwater and dust issues, and make it easier to drive around the site. The carpark will reopen on 19 Dec. Ballarat St carpark right next door will remain open as normal.
Celebrate Diwali
Join organisers Bhartiya Samaj Queenstown and celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights with a sustainable twist. Enjoy vibrant cultural performances, delicious food, and a community coming together to honour tradition while caring for our environment. Free event – all welcome! 5.00-11.00pm, Saturday 11 October at Queenstown Events Centre. More info at www.facebook.com/info.bsq
New to the district?
We’ve created a Newcomers Guide to help you settle into life here. To read the guide head to www.qldc.govt.nz/newcomers-guide
Don’t bin batteries or vapes!
Batteries and vapes, especially those containing lithium, are highly flammable if damaged or mishandled. Please keep them out of rubbish and recycling bins. Household batteries and vapes can be recycled free of charge at Frankton transfer station.
Sign up and Let’s Talk
Want to make sure your voice is heard on the important decisions that matter to you? Check out our dedicated web portal Let’s Talk. Register and start having your say at https://letstalk.qldc.govt.nz
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CO-OWNERSHIP SEMINAR
Your guide to unlocking property ownership, together.
Hosted by Kirsty Sinclair, Licensed Sales Consultant. With expert advice from MacTodd Lawyers and Mortgage Express.
8th October | 6pm | Harcourts Queenstown
WATCH REPAIRS NOW
For all your repairs, watches, clocks, batteries, key cutting & straps.
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
COMMUNITY NOTES
Frisbee Golf Social Group
Looking for a relaxed way to get outdoors, meet people, and have some fun? Join Happiness House’s Frisbee Golf Social Group! The group will meet every second Wednesday morning, with the next meeting on 1 October. Participants will meet at Happiness House before heading to the Queenstown Gardens for a round of frisbee golf, followed by tea, coffee, and snacks back at Happiness House.
The aim of the group is to create a relaxed, lowpressure way for people to meet others, enjoy time outdoors, and build social connections. We know it can sometimes be hard to take that first step into a group, so this is about keeping it easy, welcoming, and fun. We’re especially encouraging our male community members to give it a go, as we know they often benefit from activity-based ways to connect.
This group is open to everyone and is a regular chance to connect, share a game, and enjoy time in a welcoming setting. Whether you’ve played before or it’s your first time, you’ll be made to feel at home.
Because it runs over lunchtime, it’s also a great option for anyone working in town who wants to pop out, stretch their legs, and join in. No registration needed — just come along!
When: Every second Wednesday, next one on 1 October, 11am – 1pm
Where: Meet at Happiness House (then walk to Queenstown Gardens)
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
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Queenstown Lakes food demand could triple by 2050
A new report warns Queenstown Lakes faces unprecedented food demand over the coming decades.
The Food Resilience Report, released this week by Wao Aotearoa and the Southern Lakes Kai Collective (SLKC), is the most comprehensive food study ever undertaken in the region, mapping what we eat, how it arrives, and where our vulnerabilities lie.
It concludes the district will need at least double – and possibly triple – its current food supply by the mid-2050. But report authors say this presents a pivotal opportunity to rebuild a home-grown food economy.
“This report should be a wake-up call,” says Babu Blat, who coordinates the Southern Lakes Kai Collective. “We currently truck or fly in 95% of the food we consume, and the six supermarkets in our district carry less than a week’s worth of stock. In the event of a major weather event or an Alpine Fault earthquake, our shelves could be bare in days.
“That’s how exposed we are.”
The report found in 2023, the district required 34,748 tonnes of food per year – with 95% imported. Households send an average of 3.71 kg of food waste to landfill every week, totalling 122 tonnes weekly, and one-third of kerbside bins surveyed contained edible food.
Meanwhile, visitors spent $860 million on food and beverage services in the year to March 2024.
The report also lays out solutions from the Southern Lakes Kai Collective, which was formed in 2024, following a district-wide hui of growers, mana whenua, hospitality leaders, social agencies, and council.
The collective’s mission is to design and help deliver a roadmap for food resilience.
“Our first three moves are clear: invest in education so people understand the true value of a resilient local food system, back our growers through the ‘Grow the Grower’ programme that not only supports existing producers but also helps new growers get started for local production, and push for policy that strengthens our food system for the long term,” Blatt says.
“Together, these create the foundation for a food-secure, resilient future.”
Food waste reduction and redistribution are central to the plans.
The report and roadmap will be discussed in detail during the Food Resilience Day, at the Wao Summit on 31 October. The report is available now at wao.co.nz.
Writers festival short story comp
The Queenstown Writers Festival Short Story Competition is returning in 2025 with acclaimed judges, delightfully mysterious prompts and generous prizes.
Adults and young people living in Otago and Southland are invited to participate.
The open section takes place over the festival weekend, from 31 October to2 November. It will be judged by writer Owen Marshall and the winner will take home $500 cash, thanks to sponsor Anna-Marie Chin Architects, and be published in the summer issue of 1964 mountain culture / Aotearoa journal. Prompts will be released on the Queenstown Writers Festival website and via social media at 5pm on Friday, 31 October. Writers will have until 5pm on 2 November to submit entries of up to 800 words.
This year Tamariki (young people in years 1-8) and Rangatahi (young people in years 9-13) will have a longer period to prepare their stories of up to 600 words. Entries will be judged by award winning author Rachael King. Prompts are available now with entries closing at 5pm on Friday, 10 October.
The winner of the Rangatahi section will receive $200 and a $100 book voucher. The winner of the Tamariki section receives $150 and a $50 book voucher. Other prizes are available. Visit www.qtwritersfestival.nz
Family harm on the up
by Sue Fea
Overindulgence while holidaying with family in Queenstown, financial pressures, parenting and family struggles have prompted a steady stream of Family Harm reports to Police recently.
Queenstown Youth and Community Services Supervisor Sergeant Tracy Haggart says most reports involved families getting together, with many just visiting Queenstown, going out to enjoy drinks and a meal and consuming more alcohol than they may normally.
“Often an argument starts over something small and unresolved and quickly becomes a full-on argument and we’re contacted,” Haggart says.
“Police are also seeing a lot of families arguing over financial pressures, struggles with young families and being away from extended family support and feeling isolated, or having struggles dealing with teen behaviour.”
Police are grateful to the members of the public who see or overhear an argument and report it to Police.
“We’d like to thank these people who see an argument or overhear it and report it to us, enabling us to respond quickly and ensure the safety of those involved.”
Central Otago Police say they’ve also been kept busy attending “numerous” Family Harm incidents recently.
“Please if you are dealing with Family Harm in the home or just want to talk about any issues you are having come and talk to us,” Haggart says.
“In an emergency get yourselves and dependants somewhere safe, to friends, neighbours, other family, or to a public place where other people are around and ring 111.
“There’s a lot of support out there for families dealing with these pressures and family harm.”
Central Lakes Family Services (CLFS) is the only family violence provider in the Queenstown Lakes & Central Otago region, available to support victims of family and sexual violence 24/7. People can access support anytime by calling 0508 440 255. Their website clfs.co.nz also contains a lot of useful information and contact details.
“Please reach out and ask for help or just to talk.”
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The festive season is just around the corner, and it’s time to gather your team, friends, or family to celebrate in style!
From cosy dinners to lively parties, our Christmas Functions feature showcases some of the best local venues ready to make your end-of-year celebration truly memorable.
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GARDNER NEEDED
3-4 hrs per week (Friday afternoon if possible) to help with our garden. Dalefield, mowing, leaf blowing, weeding, general tidy. Text Paddy if you are interested: 027 430 1680
The inaugural Insight Seminar in NZ is happening in Te Atamira, Queenstown from 24-27 October
GOINGS ON ABOUT
EVENTS - MUSIC - ART THEATRE - AT THE GALLERIES
Red Bull Homerun 2025
EVENTS
Red Bull Homerun is simple, boarders and skiers sprint from a starting line to strap in and throw themselves down the mountain, partying that evening at the Après shindig of the season. This year’s edition also includes a Beginners Run. There will be prizes for the fastest skier and snowboarder (male and female). You’ll not only get to claim the prestigious title and bask in the Red Bull Homerun glory atop Coronet Peak, you’ll also win a prize pack. Tickets include a Red Bull Homerun beanie and bib, lift access for the event, and entry into the official afterparty in Queenstown.
When: Saturday, 27 September, 2pm
Where: Coronet Peak, Queenstown
Alexandra Blossom Festival
Celebrate the arrival of spring in Alexandra! The Alexandra Blossom Festival has marked the arrival of spring for 68 years. The first festival was born out of community spirit and recognition of the special character of Alexandra. The festival starts with Friday night’s Mardi Gras, featuring great music and fireworks on River Street from 6pm - 9pm, followed by the muchloved parade on Saturday from 11.45am on Centennial Avenue, as well as a myriad of offerings at Pioneer Park. There’s also the Garden Tour, featuring a selection of stunning gardens - tickets for this are available at Central Stories Museum.
When: Saturday, 27 - Sunday, 28 September Where: Centennial Avenue, Pioneer Park, and various locations around Alexandra
Salmonella Dub Soundsystem + Downtown Brown
The absolute legends that are Salmonella Dub are coming to Otago to celebrate their 33.33rd birthday and the release of their digitally re-mastered full back catalogue. Over the years, Salmonella Dub have played major festivals and tours around New Zealand, Australia, and Europe, and they’re celebrated for their immersive soundsystem shows, which blend live performance with heavy bass-driven production and visuals.
When: Saturday, 4 October, 7pm – 11.59pm
Where: Queenstown Memorial Centre, 1 Memorial Street, Queenstown
Laughter is the best medicine (apart from immunotherapy)
Five of New Zealand’s sharpest stand-ups are taking the stage for one night only: Jeremy Corbett, Michèle A’Court, Jon Bridges, Emma Lange and David Downs. Two of them (Jon and David) have literally dusted off their comedy boots after decades of ‘real jobs’, bringing back the 90s energy they never quite grew out of. The result? A night with a little retro flair, a lot of laughs, and plenty of “remember when?” moments. As well as great comedy, there’ll be an auction packed with cool, can’t-buy-anywhere items – every cent going to the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, a Kiwi charity harnessing the power of the immune system to tackle cancer and other diseases.
When: Saturday, 18 October, 7.30pm – 10.30pm
Where: Kinross, 2300 Gibbston Highway, Queenstown
Global Groove - Cultural Dance Series: Afro Dance
Welcome to the third session of Global Groove – a cultural dance mini-series brought to life by Lakes Multicultural Collective and Mana Tahuna. Afro Dance blends movement traditions from across the African diaspora. This session will focus on connection – through rhythm, through the body, and through the powerful sense of community that dance can inspire. It’s upbeat, expressive, and accessible to all, no matter your background or experience.
When: Tuesday, 23 September, 6pm – 8pm
Where: Te Atamira, 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton
At the World’s Edge
At the World’s Edge is the globally renowned classical music festival in the heart of New Zealand’s mountain scapes. This year, some of the most exciting national and international talents join us for seven curated programmes in Queenstown, Wānaka, Cromwell and Bannockburn, with free community events throughout.
When: Saturday, 4 – Friday, 17 October
Where: Te Atamira, 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, and Rippon, Wānaka, 246 Wānaka Mount Aspiring Road
COMMUNITY
Unleash Your Creativity at Women’s Shed Aotearoa - Queenstown!
This October, join our ‘Intro to Tools’ workshop, designed to help women of all skill levels discover the joy of building. At Women’s Shed, we believe women can do anything - especially when they’re armed with the right tools and support! Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to sharpen your skills, our welcoming, nopressure environment is the perfect place to learn. Come create, connect and build your confidence with other incredible women. Spaces are limited - book your spot now! womensshedqueenstown.co.nz
When: Round starts Tuesday, 14 October
Where: 17 Preston Drive, Arrowtown
Learn 2 Ride: Beginner and Confidence Bike Lessons for Women
Never learned to ride a bike? Or maybe you can ride but want to feel more confident?
Join other women in a fun, supportive environment to learn or rediscover the joy of cycling. Choose from a 60-minute beginner session, perfect if you’re learning to ride for the first time, or a 90-minute confidence session, ideal if you can already ride but want coaching to improve balance, steering or road readiness. Open to all women – bring comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Book in a session through Humanitix.
When: Friday, 3 October, 9am – 5pm
Where: Queenstown Events Centre, Indoor Courts, Joe Oconnell Drive, Frankton
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HOSPOGUIDE
Live music with Eby 6pm $15 Bao Buns
Tuesday Pizza Night
Live music with Sean Tinker 6pm $15 Rump Steak
Live music with John 4pm DJ Stubacca 7pm $15 Parmi
15% off large pizzas, dine in or takeaway Wednesday Quiz Night Bookings are highly recommended to avoid disappointment. To book contact info@lokalqt.co.nz or ring 03 442 5444
23 SEPTEMBER- 29 SEPTEMBER
The Rock 2000 with Rock FM 3pm $15 Burger & Fries
Live music with TJ 5pm Redbull Homerun after party DJ Stubacca on the
Live music with TERE 4pm DJ Eoin 7pm $15 Spice Bags
Live music with Nic $15 Fried Rice
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Tuesday Pav Apres hour
$10 Pav Wine, Beer & Aperol Spritz Every day 4pm to 6pm
Wednesday Bump Night Margherita or Pepperoni Pizzas + Pint $30 6pm ‘til close
Thursday Live Jazz Night with The Evangeline Brown Trio 6pm to 9pm
Friday Pav Apres hour
$10 Pav Wine, Beer & Aperol Spritz Every day 4pm to 6pm
Saturday 2 glasses of champagne + 6 oysters $65 Available all day
Sunday Pav Apres hour
$10 Pav Wine, Beer & Aperol Spritz Every day 4pm to 6pm
Monday Madd Monday Hospo & Mountain Staff Night 20% off total bill
Tuesday Brett Walker 8.30pm Wednesday John Healy 8.30pm Thursday Danny Atkinson 8.30pm Friday Calico 9pm Saturday Black Pug Duo 9pm Sunday Trad Session 5.30pm Sunday Roast $27 Monday Matt Orange 8.30pm
Tuesday Free to Watch Ice Hockey from6.15pm-7.15pm Wednesday Free to Watch Ice Hockey from6.30pm-10pm Thursday School Holiday FunBump & Skate all day from 9.30am-6pm Friday Attention Hockey PlayersStick & Puck from 6.15pm--7.15p Saturday Night Skate Ice Skating Disco from 6.15pm7.30pm Sunday School Holiday FunBump & Skate all day from 9.30am-6pm
Tuesday POOL COMP from 9pm $200 CASH PRIZE FREE ENTRY
DAILY COCKTAIL HAPPY HOUR 9pm - midnight
Tuesday QUIZ NIGHT - Bar tab prizes - from 9pm $25 Special - Beef Quesadilla
Monday All-Day Ice Skating tickets for just $25pp 9.30am-4.45pm
Friday/Saturday DJs in the beer garden 4pm till late
Thursday LOCALS NIGHT Live Music 6pm - 9pm AYEEDEEG 9pm - Late
TAP BEERS
Wednesday Silent Disco 3 DJs - 3 ChannelsFree Entry $25 Special - Cheese Steak Burger
50% off when you byo keep cup Happy Hour - 3-5pm
$20 JUGS | 1/2 PRICE PIZZA | BIG PRIZE DRAW AT 11PM
5 DRAFT BEERS TO CHOOSE FROM EVERYDAY $9 TIGER BEERS $9 BRANCOTT WINES LATE NIGHT ASIAN FUSION EVERYDAY UNTIL MIDNIGHT
MONDAY TO SUNDAY 3PM - 12AM
Thursday $25 Special Birria Nachos Friday Party Bangers from 9pm $25 Special BBQ Ribs Saturday End of Winter Party - DJs, flash tattoos, giveaways and more from 5pm till late
Saturday BLEDISLOE CUP LIVE - 5pm Book a Table Thursday Electric Rush from 10pm Friday Brazilian Night live music and DJs from 9pm
Sunday Live music from Danny Atkinson from 6 - 10pm DJ Teo from 10pm Happy Hour from 4-6pm & 10-11pm
HOSPOGUIDE
23 SEPTEMBER- 29 SEPTEMBER
Monday & Tuesday
Pork Tonkotsu Ramen OPEN FROM 12pm
Mon-Sat OPEN FROM 1PM
DAILY 19 delicious craft beers, tasting paddles, bar food & takeaway Rigger bottles available daily. Offers for QMTBC and HIVE pass holders all week!
Wednesday & Thursday $15 Singer Chicken Burgers from 4-6pm OPEN FROM 4PM
Wednesday Darts & Beers, Social Games Night from 6pm - free entry / drink offers / prizes
HAPPY HOUR
Friday LIVE MUSIC. Hosted by Nemo Gent OPEN FROM 12pm Smash Burger Fridays
Thursday
Keep a lookout for upcoming monthly events such as trivia nights and Queers & Beers rainbow social! Enjoy awesome freshly made pizzas and fries from Searchlight Kitchen from 4pm-8pm
Saturday OPEN FROM 12pm
Friday OPEN MIC 6.309.30pm, Every Friday, Elle & Alex Music. Serving up freshly made pizzas & fries - the best duo for a night of awesome music!!
$9 house beer and house wine 4-6pm daily R20 Venue. Drink Responsibly Daily Coffee & Cake Combo Only $6 R20 Venue Friday
Live Music with Balke 7pm $15 Burger Special Bacon Me Crazy
Live Music with Je Marco Band 9.30pm $15 Burger Special O’Fish Al
Sunday $36 SUNDAY ROASTS from 12pm DJ Doolittle from 5pm
Saturday OKTOBERFEST 2025!!! FREE ENTRY!
Celebrate of all things German!
Special brews on tap and food provided by Handlebar
Multiple live bands & DJ LJ GROOVE on the decks!
The Remarkable Jazz Duo live in The Peacock Lounge 7.30pm – 10.30pm R20 Venue
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Full show in a week
by Jessica Allen
Pulling together a production in a week sounds pretty challenging, but it’s what 45 young people with the help of Stage Antics will do these school holidays. On Friday and Saturday, they will bring the show Sister Act JR. to the stage, performing at the Memorial Centre.
Sister Act JR. is based on the popular 1993 film and Tony-nominated Broadway musical. It was open for performers aged 10 – 18, and while the cast have been selected, they haven’t had any rehearsals yet as they will learn the entire show this week, in the lead up to the performance.
"It’s definitely toetapping – great, highenergy. It’s a great opportunity to see some amazing young talent on stage."
“Sister Act has been performed through New Zealand before, but not the junior version," Emma Bishop, founder and director at Stage Antics says. "Stage Antics was actually lucky enough to pilot this, three or four summers ago, we piloted it in Nelson. We’ve had 45 students sign up for it and they range from Dunedin, Wānaka, Cromwell, Alexandra, Queenstown and Invercargill."
Bishop has been working in the performing arts space for most of her life and first started the ‘show in a week’ concept a few years ago. She was inspired after attending Junior Theatre Festival New Zealand, where there was a pilot programme where children would workshop a yet-to-be-released junior Broadway musical, all within a week. When she was struggling to find a full cast able to commit to regular weekly rehearsals, she thought why not pull it together in a week?
“What’s really cool about the show in a week is that kids only need to commit from Monday to Saturday, and in that time they rehearse from nine to five, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. So they’re getting 40 hours of rehearsal.”
This is the equivalent time for the cast as if they were rehearsing one or two nights a week across a term. Bishop explains that she’s also bringing in Natasha Wilson, who’s involved with Showbiz Queenstown. Bishop will be coming down from Auckland to direct and is bringing in Meg Hargraves from Brisbane, who is an upand-coming team member, and will be doing the choreography as well as assistant directing.
“The show is all about community, it’s about the way that the community come together. I think it’s really good for a town like Queenstown to be able to do that, and it allows me to put a higher number of people in the show and get that choir sound on stage as well. And it’s got some great songs in it,” Bishop says.
The storyline follows disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, who witnesses a murder and is put in protective custody in a convent. Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her
unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Music for the show was written by Alan Merken, who also wrote music for Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, and Little Shop of Horrors, so you can expect some catchy tunes.
“It’s definitely toe-tapping – great, high-energy. It’s a great opportunity to see some amazing young talent on stage. It’s an hour long with no intervals, so it’s perfect for younger kids to come along or for a family trip to see live theatre.”
Sister Act JR. will be at Queenstown Memorial Hall on Friday, 26 September at 7pm, and Saturday, 27 September at 2pm and 6pm.
Tickets and more information can be found by scanning the QR code. If you’re interested in getting involved in the next show when they come to town, follow Stage Antics on social media.
Monthly Column
Joseph Mooney MP for Southland
A couple of recent ministerial visits have been a great reminder of the energy and community spirit that makes Queenstown-Lakes such a vibrant place to live.
Investment Minister Todd McClay was recently in town for a number of meetings including checking out Altitude Brewing in Frankton. This impressive home-grown business has gone from strength to strength since opening in 2013, creating local jobs, driving innovation, and picking up a string of industry awards along the way.
Then on Saturday, Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka joined me for the RealNZ Conservation Ball, one of the highlights of Queenstown’s calendar. The “Birds of a Feather” ball is unique in that RealNZ foots the bill for the entire black-tie event, with 100 percent of ticket sales going directly to conservation projects. Since its launch in 2015, the event has already raised almost $340,000 - a remarkable achievement that shows what can be done when the community comes together.
That sense of energy and connection is exactly what makes events so important. From cricket matches to concerts and festivals, events bring people together, create memories, and inject vitality into our towns and businesses.
That’s why the Government has announced a new $70 million boost for major events and tourism projects. The investment will help drive economic activity, giving Kiwis and international visitors more to enjoy, and ensuring New Zealand can compete with Australia for big-name acts and events so they don’t bypass New Zealand and only go to Australia. It includes $40 million to secure large-scale international events from 2026, $10 million to support existing events and attract new opportunities, a further $10 million to encourage more international visitors, and up to $10 million for tourism infrastructure upgrades such as cycle trails.
We’ve seen the difference major events can make both economically and culturally, from sports events like the Women’s World Cup to music events and more. We want more of that happening across the country, including here in our region.
Auckland is the main international gateway for visitors to New Zealand, and with around one in three visitors to New Zealand visiting our region, even events that aren’t in our region will likely benefit us.
Our direct international options are growing as well, with Jetstar announcing they will begin direct flights between Brisbane and Queenstown from June 2026, giving Queenslanders more choice to world class skiing, and Queenstowners more choice to world class beaches.
Healthcare is another area where momentum is building. Health NZ is working on clinical services planning for Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago. This is the critical first step to map out the future healthcare needs of inland Otago.
In further good news, I was in Dunedin last Friday with Health Minister Simeon Brown and Minister Penny Simmonds for the signing of the the contract to build the new Dunedin Hospital inpatient building. This will be New Zealand’s single biggest health infrastructure project and a big boost for the southern region.
These achievements show the power of community effort backed by government support. Together we can keep our region growing in a way that works for the people who call it home.
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She’s been investing in the development of hundreds of curious little Arrowtown minds during almost 40 years at the helm of the popular and fl ourishing Arrowtown Preschool. This week long-time head teacher and manager Jane Foster will have packed away her last puzzle and soothed her last skinned knee.
It will be an emotional moment for the co-creator of the preschool’s Nature Based Programme – a fi rst for the area which Jane helped create 15 years ago, now one of three programmes.
She’s quick to point out that it’s the “amazing staff” who make it a success. With more than 100 children currently on the waitlist and 75 enrolled at Arrowtown Preschool’s two sites, this local take on a Forest School is clearly a big drawcard.
Jane’s particularly passionate about the Nature Programme having witnessed fi rsthand the huge benefi ts it brings.
“The kids are out in nature one day a week, building huts and bridges across the creek in nearby reserve areas,” she says, enthusiastically. “It’s the best thing ever. It removes competition for resources and builds a whole new confi dence and curiosity for learning. We notice that leaders within Preschool can become less confi dent outside, and quieter children often shine as the leaders.” An Auckland family even moved to Arrowtown specifi cally because they heard about the Arrowtown Preschool Nature Programme. “They’re learning over all curriculum areas as well as risk assessment and a sense of love and kaitiakitanga for nature.”
Among Jane’s proudest moments was supporting two staff presenting a workshop on the programme to a Kidsfi rst Kindergarten Conference in Christchurch in 2017. “They really spoke from the heart and nailed it for our wee preschools,” she says. “You know you’ve done alright when you see that.”
Raised in Invercargill in a sporting, boating family, crib holidays sailing at Stewart Island and exploring Arrowtown instilled an early love of the outdoors.
Jane’s dad, Arrowtown identity and Arrow Miners Band lagerphone star Les Rogerson was a tireless volunteer giving his time at the
Arrowtown Police Station and to sailing, awarded a QSM and a prestigious honour by the Yachting New Zealand.
Growing up, Les owned a successful suburban shoe shop in North Invercargill in the days when Clark’s school shoes, T Bars and moccasins were the norm.
Jane represented Southland Secondary Schools nationally in softball, also playing netball, basketball and soccer. However, she confesses to missing out on netball tournaments with the rest of the James Hargest High ‘A’ team after empty bottles were mysteriously found in the back of a car outside the school ball. “Typical Southland,” she laughs. “The First XV rugby boys were still allowed to go to their tournaments.”
At 17, Jane applied for Teacher’s College and became a kindy teacher. She was sent to Wairoa in her fi rst year out, having a ball staying in the nurses’ home with other teachers and police offi cers in a really supportive community.
“The kids are out in nature one day a week, building huts and bridges across the creek in nearby reserve areas.”
Saving for her OE, Jane worked a second job briefl y as housemistress of Southland Boys’ High’s Coldstream Hostel: “Some of them were only three years younger than me!”
She then worked as a nanny and in a bar in the UK, travelling widely across Europe, enjoying “fun and antics” in a Kombi van. “The Scottish family I nannied for regularly took me on holidays to their villa in Portugal and paid my airfare back to NZ.”
Back home she teamed up with family friend Russell Foster, now her husband of 41 years, teaching at Cromwell Preschool for a while, commuting from their home in Arrowtown. Jane started as supervisor of the Arrowtown Playcentre in a drafty old prefab in 1988 and by
1990, with full community backing, they’d set up Arrowtown Preschool, opening in 1996.
The new building was built in Balclutha by Clutha Homes, cut into two to be transported here and set on the piles. “All the families sat across the hill and we drank champagne and toasted the new building.” After much “shoulder tapping” for grants and fundraising the new building opened. “The dads got in and built the veranda and sunroom on the end. It was very social, lots of barbecues with families.” By 2008 the waitlist was so long they needed a second centre, which opened in 2010, Jane moving into a management role.
In 2013 the Preschool board sent Jane to Northern Italy on a study trip to Reggio Emilia, renowned for its creative ‘100 Languages of Children’ programme. “Our philosophy is inspired by aspects of that.”
Jane enjoyed her role on the Southern Reggio Emilia Network Committee, helping organise professional development for teachers from Oamaru south, including a large teachers’ conference in Te Anau focused on the Italian programme.
While she and Russell are swapping their pleasure launch in Doubtful Sound for a retirement caravan, that electric bike and more family time looking appealing, Jane will still be popping into the preschool on occasion to “volunteer”.
“I’m pretty proud of what we’ve achieved with the help of volunteers, people with vision and a lot of community help,” she says.
Jane- Arrowtown’s Unsung Hero of 2025, flanked by Arrowtown Autumn Festival committee members Jackie Carter, left, and Holly Sutton.
Jane, front left, with her James Hargest netball team - mid 1970s
Jane, far right, with Arrowtown Preschool kids and teachers Christine Smith, far left, and Ros Craven, rear left - about 2005
Jane with husband Russell and two of their three sons, Jack, left, and Todd
Jane and Russell at Lake Louise, Canada, in 2019
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Dancers shine at comp
Four hundred people watched as dancers took to the stage for the Queenstown Dance Awards earlier this month.
Christchurch dancer Gabriella Barr won the overall prize, a full scholarship valued at $13,000 to the Dargie Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) programme in Sydney, Australia. Runner up Keira Jones, from Invercargill, won a half scholarship to the same programme.
Two dancers were nominated to compete at the prestigious National Young Performer Awards in 2026, while additional scholarships were awarded to major dance conventions around New Zealand, along with numerous spot prizes.
Created and directed by Sophia Purdon, who grew up in Arrowtown, the awards were held at the Queenstown Memorial Centre, from 5-7 September. Purdon says her vision is to create long-lasting opportunities for young performers and establish Queenstown as a recognised hub on the national and international dance scene.
“We’re already looking ahead to next year with confirmed dates from 4-6 September, 2026,” she says.
“We’re also thrilled to share that we’ll be bringing in an international adjudicator to judge the event, further elevating the standard and giving local dancers exposure to global industry professionals.”
Final five announced
Impact100 Whakatipu has announced the five finalist charities in the running for this year’s two transformational $100,000 grants.
The five are Queenstown Citizens Advice Bureau, Sir John Kirwan Foundation, Te Atamira, The Salvation Army Queenstown, and Wakatipu High School Foundation.
Each charity has put forward a specific project for the grant funding. Queenstown Citizens Advice Bureau, for example, plans to use the funds to introduce a free Immigration Advice Service to Queenstown.
Impact100 Whakatipu Chair Tess Wethey says all of the finalists are doing incredible work in the community.
“Choosing our finalists is never easy, but it’s also what makes Impact100 so powerful. Together, our members will decide where these transformational grants will go, ensuring it makes the biggest possible impact for our community.”
The two charities with the most votes from members will receive the two $100,000 grants at the annual Awards Gala in October, with the runners up sharing $9000.
This year’s awards ceremony will mark $1.1 million granted to local charities since Impact100 Whakatipu’s inception in 2020.
Impact is an initiative of 45South Foundation (formerly Wakatipu Community Foundation), which is encouraging locals to think about legacy wills during September, which is Wills Month.
Research shows only about half of New Zealanders have a will and only 6% of wills include a gift to a charity.
“A will provides certainty and peace of mind for families, but it can also be a powerful tool for shaping the future of the place we call home,” Jennifer Belmont, Chief Executive of 45South Foundation, says.
Gifts in wills made through 45South are invested, and the income supports charities or causes that they care about.
For more information, visit www.45southfoundation.org.nz
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Remarkable Theatre’s Take a Chance on Me was a hit with Queenstown audiences.
Chris MacKenzie (president), Natalia Brown (Fleur) & Lindsay Muir (Tim)
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2. What is the name of the fictional continent where most of Game of Thrones is set?
3. What is the name of the small island in Lake Wakatipu, opposite Queenstown Gardens, beneath Cecil Peak?
4. The currency 'baht' belongs to which country?
5. Which scientist is best known for developing the three laws of motion?
6. Which actor played both Magneto in X-Men and Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings?
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