Our Home, Our Place, Our Backyard Let’s remember a few things.
As the Government drops this new ‘conservation amendment bill’ on NZ this week, which will allow numerous Fast Track proposals an easy path, it is important to first remember the value of people and place. We must respond fast and protect people and the environment, that is under threat. The Fast Track process raises serious concerns for many residents of the wider Whakatipu community and now the country. This is not simply a debate about affordable housing or economic development. It is about how business is being prioritised over the NZ environment, speed over resident safety, and decades of planning.
The Whakatipu Basin is already under significant pressure from growth, ageing infrastructure, and natural hazards. It is exactly the kind of environment where decisions require careful assessment, local knowledge, engineering scrutiny, environmental review, and meaningful community consultation. More than 20 proposals are being put forward. Let’s use Bowen Peak Ltd’s proposal as an example of why this is dangerous. The proposal includes creating a new steep hillside suburb of 175 eight-storey chalets for approximately 1,335 people above Fernhill, in forest land - above a community already facing challenges with roads, waterways, sewerage systems, and emergency access. There are engineering and geological concerns raised about the steep land above Fernhill, including instability, flooding, rockfall, landslide risks. These are not abstract issues. They relate directly to the safety of people living below. And that Fernhill, in its current population, cannot be safely evacuated in an emergency.
The Fast Track process reduces the level of consideration normally applied to developments of this scale. It was the government that created local councils, to enable engineers, environmental specialists, and public consultation processes to exist for a reason. Providing safeguards developed over decades to help communities avoid irreversible planning mistakes. Fast Track prioritises speed and economic growth, rather than good planning. Large-scale developments built in the wrong location create irreversible consequences.
Not to mention the idea of three gondolas intended of transporting hundreds of visitors up to Bowen Peak. The mountains are not simply land waiting to be exploited. Long before Queenstown’s tourism, this whenua was Te Taumata-oHakitekura — the resting and viewing place of Hakitekura. Hakitekura, daughter of Chief Tūwiriroa of Kāti Māmoe, who climbed Bowen Peak to understand the challenge of Whakatipu Waimāori before swimming its freezing waters and lighting her fire at Refuge Point. That fire, Te Ahi-o-Hakitekura, remains part of the living memory of this landscape. Each visitor’s ascent quietly echoes her act of bravery and relationship with the land. Let that metaphor land, because the Whenua deserves respect of both its people who live here and its past. Housing must be located where communities can sustainably support it, alongside infrastructure, growth and long-term planning made with care and transparency. Before it’s too late - have your say about the conservation amendment bill by Thursday July 2nd - Every community deserves some clear answers, evidence, and truth of what is ahead.
Raquel Carter - Fernhill Resident
Remarkables Ski Field 2026 Crew
Community charity benefits from Construction waste COMMUNITY NOTES
A Queenstown local charity, Happiness House, recently received a refi t of their op shop using diverted construction materials. The independent charity operates from a series of buildings on Park Street, offering the local community a range of support services during life’s challenging situations.
The op shop is a valuable resource for the community, aimed at providing community members with clothing and household items at affordable prices. Happiness House has long faced the challenge of fi nding suitable storage and display space for their items. Thanks to a donation of time and diverted construction materials from Cook Brothers Construction, the shop has undergone a refi t that offers customers a signifi cantly improved experience.
Sustainable Carpenter, Andy Armstrong, worked with Happiness House to create the bespoke storage solutions from recycled materials. The new facilities have made a world of difference to the charity, manager Léna Boss says:
“What makes this project so special is that it refl ects exactly what Happiness House is about – fi nding value in what others might overlook, and using it to support people in our community. The new storage and display solutions have made an enormous difference to how the shop functions, and knowing they were created from recycled materials makes it even better. We’ve already had so much
positive feedback from the community –people are noticing the difference as soon as they walk in. It feels less cluttered, more spacious and bright, and so much more accessible. It’s a real example of what’s possible when businesses and community organisations work together with shared values.”
The donation from Cook Brothers Construction is part of their sustainability strategy, which focuses on using diverted construction waste for community benefi t. Cook Brothers Construction is committed to a strict waste reduction policy across its construction sites, aiming to recycle any waste construction materials that can then be used by the company’s sustainable carpenters on community projects. CBC Sustainability Manager, Kristy Jones said:
“Supporting community groups doesn’t always have to come in the form of a cheque. Our Sustainable Carpenter Programme is about seeing value where others see waste and using those materials to create something meaningful for the community. It’s a triple win - we divert construction waste from landfi ll, help reframe waste as a resource rather than rubbish, and support local organisations with practical solutions they may not otherwise have access to. Just as importantly, it helps spark conversations around reuse, repair, and repurposing within our industry and community.”
In 2025 alone, the Cook Brothers Construction Sustainable Carpenter programme diverted more than 25 tonnes of construction waste and supported over 56 community groups across the lower South Island.
In addition to supporting Happiness House with their op shop refit where approximately 600kg of diverted construction materials were used, the Cook Brothers Queenstown team collected over $700 in donations to the community pantry. This was organised by the team to support families in the community as we head into the cold winter months.
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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GOINGS ON ABOUT
EVENTS - MUSIC - ART
THEATRE - AT THE GALLERIES
Level Up: A Women’s Technical Fly Night with Shelen Boyes
EVENTS
NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival
Now in its 24th year, the festival showcases an exceptional selection of award-winning international and New Zealand films celebrating adventure, exploration, mountain culture and the natural world. The Queenstown programme features a curated lineup of highlights from the festival’s international film competition, including stories of climbing, skiing, conservation and human endurance in some of the planet’s most spectacular landscapes.
When: Wānaka, Friday, 19 - Tuesday, 23 June and Queenstown, Thursday, 25 - Friday, 26 June
Where: Lake Wānaka Centre, 89 Admore Street Wānaka, and Queenstown Memorial Centre, 1 Memorial Street, Queenstown
Anna Mckean - Backyard Sounds
Following the release of her debut single, local artist Anna McKean brings you an intimate evening full of soulful tunes, heartwarming lyrics and back road charm. She is supported by young rising star Juno Gerlach and Sloer’s Sophie Omar-McWalter. Playing music crafted in the heart of Mountain country this is a night out you don’t want to miss.
When: Thursday, 25 June, 6pm
Where: Rhyme x Reason Brewery, 17 Gordon Road, Wānaka
Wakatipu Wild vs Dunedin Women Thunder Ice Hockey
The Wakatipu Wild are back on the ice for another epic season of women’s ice hockey! You can’t say you’ve been to Queenstown if you didn’t catch one of these iconic Ice Hockey games! It’s always an epic showdown when the NZWIHL come to the barn - get your tickets online!
The ‘coolest’ ski movie of the year, filmed in breathtaking locations around the world, features New Zealand’s own Nico Porteous, Jess Hotter, Finn Bilous, Ben Richards, Craig Murray and Sam Smoothy. Exploring the culture and chaos of modern sking from the pros to the everyday ski bum, the film reminds us why skiing is more than just a sport, it is a way of life.
Join AJ Hackett Bungy for a magical evening celebrating Matariki, the Māori New Year. Bring the whānau and enjoy an evening full of fun, culture, and community as everyone comes together to reflect, celebrate, and look to the stars. There’ll be face painting for the kids, live performances from the amazing local school bands, a powerful Kapa Haka performance, a special guest speaker and the Swing and Zipride open from 4.30pm – 6.30pm. A portion of ticket profits will be donated to support Wakatipu High School.
When: Saturday, 4 July, 4.30pm – 8.30pm
Where: Kawarua Bungy Centre, Gibbston Highway
Designed for women who are either fly-curious or already have a little fly fishing experience, this evening is all about building confidence on the water and continuing to develop your skills. Join fly fishing guide Shelen Scout Boyes for a fun and approachable technical session covering topics such as reading water, matching the hatch, gear setup, knot tying, casting tips and understanding trout behaviour. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to ask questions, connect with other women in the community, and deepen your understanding of the sport.
New Zealand’s biggest dress up party, Mardi Gras, is back for 2026 and this year is set to be one of the biggest yet. Start pulling the crew together, line up the flights or the road trip, and get your accommodation sorted early - you already know how quickly it all goes. Mid-winter plans don’t get much better than this. Crews roll in from every corner of the country. Costumes take over the streets. It’s crazy. It’s loud. It’s unforgettable. Start the group chat. Book the trip. See you there!
When: Saturday, 11 July, 2pm – 10pm
Where: Queenstown Events Centre, 33 Joe O’Connell Drive, Frankton
COMMUNITY
June Book Club: Indigenous Authors
Book Club is on the last Thursday of every month (unless otherwise stated). All are welcome and the theme is not strict: you can read/bring/talk about any book you like. Come along, have a cuppa, and let’s find your next favourite read together. The optional theme for June is ‘Indigenous Authors’ – a chance to step outside your usual reading zone and explore stories rooted in culture, identity and place. Upcoming themes are memoirs in July and LGBTQIA+ stories in August.
Building a Business in Queenstown Lakes: A Session for the Latin Community
Starting a business in a new country can feel exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Whether you already run a business, are working for yourself, or have an idea you’ve been thinking about for a while, this event is an opportunity to connect with others who understand the journey. Join Startup Queenstown Lakes, Queenstown Lakes District Council, and members of the local Latin community for a welcoming evening of conversation, learning, and connection. Delivered in both English and Spanish, they’ll explore what it takes to start and grow a business in New Zealand, what opportunities exist in Queenstown Lakes, and where to find support, advice, and resources along the way.
When: Tuesday, 23 June, 6pm - 8pm
Where: Sudima, 20 Grant Road, Frankton
Exhibition Opening: HEAD | Lisa Walker
Celebrate the opening of HEAD, a new presentation of work by Lisa Walker (ONZM), one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most influential contemporary jewellers, at Te Atamira. Moving between adornment, sculpture, object, and form, the works in HEAD begin with the recognisable shape of the human head before shifting into something familiar, but uniquely unsettled. Stitched, padded, beaded, and intuitively assembled, each piece emerges through process, material, and experimentation.
When: Thursday, 25 June, 6.30pm
Where: Te Atamira, 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton
HOSPOGUIDE
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Tuesday All-Day Entry
Thursday Bump, Skate and Frisbee All Day long from 10am-5pm
Kids Eat Free
Everyday Between 5pm - 6pm
241 Pizzas starting from 5pm
QUIZ NIGHT Bar tab prizes from 7pm DJ Ayeedeeg from 9pm
Dave Arnold from 8pm
Ice Skatingonly $26pp from 10am5.15pm. Unlimited reentry! Everyday 8am - 9am Coffee Happy Hour 50% off when you byo keep cup Weds to Sun - Happy Hour 3pm - 5pm
Monday All-Day Fun for the whole Family - Bump, Skate and Frisbee from 10am Wednesday Bump, Skate and Frisbee All Day long from 10am-5pm Free to Watch Ice Hockey from 6.30pm-10pm
Sunday Free to Watch Ice HockeySunday Social League from 5.15pm-10pm
Sunday $24 Sunday Roast Available Lunch & Dinner Bookings essential
Calico 9pm
$3 slices from 8pm - 10pm
Mo Ackerman from 8pm
$26 Business Lunches Monday to Friday 12pm - 3pm
Black Pug Duo 9pm Sunday Trad Session 5.30pm $28 Sunday Roast
Is your “Pint” a Pint?! Get your 570ml Imperial Pints here $6 Beer handles 7 days a week
Family deals from 5pm
Riders Night from 7.30pm Including: Mitch EP from 7.30pm
Joel Neilson from 8.30pm
MASHED from 6.30pm
ABBA Disco Night from 9pm Wednesday Calico 8.30pm
Open Mic Night from 8pm
Latin Party from 11pm DJ Parce & Pirata
What’s Cooking free 5pm
Monday Madness All you can eat pizza from 6pm
Nic Shea from 5pm Ribera from 9pm Mad Mondays DJ Mad from 9pm
Hangry As has taken over the Rhinos Kitchen – Check out the menu on insta @hangryas_ queenstown
Arts+Culture
by Jessica Allen
Lisa Walker’s stitched, padded, beaded and intuitively assembled (not quite) heads will be on display at Te Atamira until April. The works by one of Aotearoa’s most influential contemporary jewellers, begin life in the recognisable shape of the human head before shifting into something familiar, but uniquely unsettled.
Each piece emerges through a series of decisions, rather than a fixed plan. Walker explains that she likes to use different softer materials including fabric, thread and beads. She’s been making jewellery since the late 80s. The jewellery is about 25cm long and sits on your sternum quite comfortably.
“I came from a goldsmithing beginning, so just working in metal and with these sorts of very ancient traditional goldsmithing tools and equipment,” Walker says. “Throughout the decades I have pretty much explored what jewellery is and what it can be.”
Her experience is broad and her exhibition features all she’s learnt over the years. Her work has been shown widely here and internationally, including exhibitions at Te Papa. Faces and parts of the human body have crept into Walker’s work for many years, and she walks the line between its most basic form and creating decorative objects.
“What I’m making, they’re so human-like, of course, they’re heads. So what does that mean – am I trying to make a person? Actually, no. Am I trying to make a character? No, I’m not either. I’m putting these elements together and looking at all the different possibilities.”
The colour palette of the heads is inspired by the works of Hilma af Klint, a Swedish artist whose paintings are widely considered to be among the first major abstract works in Western art history.
Walker saw an exhibition of af Klint’s works in Wellington and was blown away by the colours used.
“To me, every single colour she used was beautiful, and I’d never had that before. So I’ve kept pretty true to that, in that when I see a colour it has to really resonate to me that it’s a beautiful colour, and you know that word ‘beautiful’ is quite broad.”
“I came from a goldsmithing beginning, so just working in metal and with these sorts of very ancient traditional goldsmithing tools and equipment."
She explains that it’s then a game of playing with what works together and what clashes, always trying to create tension between them. Walker will go into detail about her work, practices and the things she thinks about during the
development of the show at a one-off artist talk on 8 August. There’s also a jewellery-making workshop that will involve investigation into the materials that we have in our environment, and the potential these materials have to be made into jewellery. In the 3 – 4 weeks leading up to the workshop, participants are invited to begin gathering a large and varied collection of materials – the more diverse and unexpected, the better.
Lisa’s work will be available for purchase at the exhibition, too. She summarises her work, “I made an ear necklace. I painted beautiful ears across pieces of wood. This became an earring — an ear below your ear. Then there was a head, a pendant for your chest — a face beneath your face.”
HEAD opens at Te Atamira on Thursday, 25 June, with an opening event at 6.30pm. It will then run until Wednesday, 12 August. Lisa Walker will also present her artist talk and a jewellery workshop on Saturday, 8 August. Head to teatamira.nz for more information and to book into the workshop or talk.
The many faces of Lisa Walker
by Sue Fea
My Life story
ELAINE WELLS Care
queen
She does a mean Southland cheese roll, but retired nurse Elaine Wells is probably best known locally for her compassionate heart and pitching in in the community wherever she can to get the job done.
Elaine’s definitely endured her own tough times but has turned that around to caring for others, working for both Presbyterian Support Otago and Presbyterian Support Southland locally, and also as a Cancer Society nurse and volunteer.
Now 80, she only gave up her voluntary work for the Society six years ago, present for every fundraiser and event.
“I just like helping people. I just do whatever I can do.”
Prior to that she’d worked as a respite nurse for families.
There have been some very moving stories and while it can be extremely hard, Elaine says she does her best to be as uplifting and positive as possible for patients and their families.
A bridge player for almost 50 years in her patch of Otapiri in Southland, and for the past 30 years in Queenstown, Elaine’s not one to boast: “I do have the odd good result,” she says. “Playing bridge is my out. It has been ever since my three boys were little.”
These days it’s just Meals on Wheels – something Elaine’s volunteered for locally for almost 20 years. Meal recipients are always very grateful, but one elderly person once told fellow retired volunteer Graeme Finnie: ‘I should be delivering these to you!’ to the amusement of the team.
And these days it’s not just her grandchildren who are huge fans of Grandma’s veggie soup and prize Southland cheese rolls. They’ve gone down a treat with the odd tradie stopping by her Frankton home too.
Hospitality and helping others just comes naturally to Elaine, born into a large extended Southland farming family in 1946.
Her parents farmed her father’s family property at Boggyburn, near Winton, Elaine the eldest of three girls learning in the home kitchen from the best – her mother.
“I just like helping people. I just do whatever I can do.”
“Mum was one of nine and Dad of six. He, four of my uncles and my cousin all came back safely after World War II,” she says. “We grew up with a huge group of cousins within a 50-mile radius, all congregating at my grandparents’ Winton home on Friday nights.”
Elaine’s earliest memories are riding around the sheep in a jogger behind the horses with her dad. Boarding in Invercargill’s Lorn Street during her years at Southland Girls’ High, Elaine endured hail, wind and rain biking to school, including home to the landlady for lunch. Tennis was her thing back then, Elaine on the Otapiri Tennis Club committee while at high school.
She left school at 17 starting her nursing training at Kew Hospital in 1964. If the nurses had a male visitor at the front door it was public information for all to know. “Their name was read out over an intercom calling them down to meet him at the Nurse’s Home office.”
There were the usual late-night assistances getting friends back in the window after hours and nobody dared put a foot wrong on the matron’s ward. “Too bad if you didn’t scrub the bedpans properly, but the sheets and pillows had to be so straight and neatly presented twice a day for visiting hours,” she grins.
Matron drove a tight ship.
“One night duty I was walking through the covered way and greeted by a naked figure beckoning me over, one of the dear old souls. It was freezing!”
Husband of 43 years, Bill, who passed away in 2011, was introduced through Elaine’s cousin and when she was 21 they married in February 1967, Bill working on Elaine’s parents’ farm while they raised their children.
Elaine returned to nursing at Winton Medical Centre and was then in geriatrics for nine years at Invercargill’s Lorne Hospital.
Sadly, both Elaine’s parents passed away young, and she and Bill took over her parents’ family farm at Boggyburn in 1971, there until 1995. During that time Elaine was heavily involved in the local Women’s Division of Federated Farmers, cubs and scouts, the school PTA and the bridge club.
She’s been very involved with the Save The Children Fund in both Southland and the Wakatipu, once again her compassionate heart moving her to fundraising action.
The Wells built a holiday home in Kelvin Heights in 1973 paying just $10,000 for a lakefront section on Peninsula Road, later building another Kelvin Heights home near Bay View after moving to Queenstown permanently in 1995.
They then bought The Veggie Patch – a Frankton market garden where Bunnings is now. “One year I remember Bill had too many cauliflowers at once so he sold them off small for 50 cents each and a woman from Auckland stopped by and said he should be selling them for $3 or $4,” Elaine grins.
Elaine believes in keeping the brain active and she was on the inaugural committee that founded Queenstown’s U3A group in 2010 – hugely popular, especially with retired people.
Walking and gardening are her thing now… and the grandchildren have plenty of orders for Grandma’s soup, cheese rolls, Christmas truffles and homemade chocolates too.
Elaine as a young nursing graduate in 1968
Elaine and Bill on their wedding day in 1967
Elaine right with sisters Florence, left, and Kathryn celebrating Elaine’s 80th birthday in style
Grandma Elaine with her two grandchildren, Tom and Olivia, enjoying the Kingston Flyer
ON THE APP THIS WEEK
State highway closures for Queenstown Lakes District
Road users in the Queenstown Lakes District are being advised of two sets of state highway closures coming up, one of which will require a substantial detour.
In Frankton, work on the Bus Hub as part of the Queenstown Package means that State Highway 6/Kawarau Road, between the BP Roundabout
and Lucas Place roundabout, is due to be closed nightly 10pm to 6am to all vehicles except public buses, from Sunday 21 June to Wednesday 24 June, 2026. Detours will be available via Hawthorne Drive (see map).
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and its alliance, Kā Huanui a Tāhuna, are preparing to move the current bus operations into the new half of the Bus Hub, which is being built slightly further south on SH6/Kawarau Road. This way buses can continue operating while the northern half of the Bus Hub is excavated and rebuilt, prior to integrating the two halves into one expanded and improved area.
SH6/Kawarau Road needs to be closed at night for line marking, to remove old traffic light poles, and to install and activate new traffic light poles along the road, ahead of bus operations beginning at the newly built Bus Hub. During the night closures, floodlights will be directed downwards to work areas, away from nearby residences as much as possible, and noise will be minimal.
ANNUAL POOL SHUTDOWN
From 6am on Thursday 25 June, the new half of the Bus Hub will be open, and the existing one fenced off so construction can begin. Signage will direct people to the new bus stops.
In addition to these NZTA night closures at Frankton, Queenstown Lakes District Council is planning daytime closures from the same week of the Albert Town Bridge on State Highway 6, near Wānaka, for an important wastewater upgrade. These closures are scheduled for 9am to 5.30pm daily, Tuesday 23 June through to Thursday 25 June, and again from Monday 3 August through to Friday 14 August (weekdays only), 2026. These closure dates may be subject to change because of weather and other factors.
During these daytime closures, vehicles will be detoured via State Highways 6 and 8A, Luggate Red Bridge, Kane Road, Gladstone Road, and Camphill Road (see detour map below). Oversized or freight loads will need to travel via the Dead Mans Point bridge in Cromwell, State Highway 8A near Tarras, and Kane Road.
LWB QUIZ
1. Which planet is famous for its rings?
2. Who wrote To Kill a Mockingbird?
3. Which New Zealand island is home to the famous Hole in the Rock?
4. Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
5. Which country is famous for tulips and windmills?
6. Which instrument measures wind speed?
7. Which New Zealand marine mammal is the world’s smallest dolphin species?
8. Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
9. What is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea?
10. What is the largest species of penguin?
TRADES & SERVICES
Trades & Services
WE CAN HELP WITH ALL YOUR LEGAL NEEDS. Conveyancing, business, trusts, wills, EPAs, developments, relationship property. Now on Glenda Drive. www.southernpeaklaw.co.nz bonnie.zareh@southernpeaklaw.co.nz / 021635405
PRIVATE AIRPORT & CITY TRANSFERS. Skip the taxi queue. Private vehicle, local driver, stress-free every time. Book at www.lakesdelsur.com
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
SPCA OP SHOP – 51 GORGE RD. Open 7 days a week 9am- 5pm. Pre-loved goods and clothing at great prices. Help support the ongoing work done by the SPCA. Accepting donations now. Call into store now to enquire about Volunteering. Your old goods, or your time, could help save a life.
WSCA – ROOMS FOR HIRE - Spacious, sunny rooms are available for hire to Queenstown Community Groups. The rooms hold up to 90 people, with seated dining for 40. Located on the 1st floor of Malaghan House, 10 Memorial Street, Queenstown with lift access. There are kitchen facilities, toilets, Wi-Fi, media equipment for projection onto large screen plus large screen TV. Contact us on 03 4429214 or info@ wsca.org.nz for more details.
WHAKATIPU DRIVE MY LIFE ARE seeking volunteers to become mentor buddies to help our vulnerable people achieve their drivers licence. If you are interested or have any questions contact Louise Ward louise@reap.co.nz
EVERYTHING ELSE
Everything Else
NEVER BIN A BATTERY. THEY cause fires if damaged or overheated, so keep them out of all rubbish and recycling bins. Safely recycle your batteries and electronic devices at Wānaka & Frankton Transfer Stations.
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
QUEENSTOWN DHARMA CENTRE, 12 LAKE ST
TUE (23 June) @ 6.30pm, ‘Natural Ease’ with Grant Rix SUN (28 June) @ 10am, ‘Cultivating Awareness Practice’ followed by Social Sunday
All are welcome.
Donations for the teacher/centre are gratefully accepted. See www.dharmacentre.org.nz / FB
Ph: 03 409 2800
enquiries@qmg.co.nz
jobfix.co.nz
Smiths Craft Beer House requires QUALIFIED
DUTY MANAGER
The successful candidate must have: A VALID NZ LCQ certificate/the ability to obtain one, a VALID WORK VISA good for at least 6 months and be prepared to start within a week or two. We also have Kitchen roles at all levels.
Please pop up in person or email your CV to Chris@smithscraftbeer.co.nz
Southern Lakes Engineering are looking for a Structural Steel Fabricator/Installer Workshop based in Cromwell. Min 5 years experience.
Must have great communication skills, be reliable and organised. Company truck included. Fun small busy team environment with regular social outings.
This is a full-time, permanent position. Applicants for this position should have a NZ drivers’ licence, NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Enquire Now paul@sle.nz | 0210718823
Civil Engineer / Project Manager
We are seeking a capable and proactive engineer to help delivery our projects Queenstown & Wanaka.
This is a varied role working across subdivision developments, involving contract admin, onsite delivery, and project management from construction through to completion.
You will work closely with contractors, councils, and consultants while helping deliver projects to programme and budget.
Please contact us for a detailed job description or to apply with your CV to jay@doublecone.nz
Expressions of interest now open for:
essions of interest
HVA V C Te T chnicians
HVACTechnicians Electricians Plumbers Laborers
Welco Heating is a locally owned Queenstown business delivering highend residential heating and cooling solutions. We’re now looking to
Welco own deliv end residential solutions. We’re expand our team. We’re offering:
Administration and Accounts Assistant
Company vehicle
Flexible working hours
Competitive wage Staff tool account
Tight-knit team culture
We are seeking a capable and proactive part time administration and accounts assistant to join our Arrowtown-based team. This is a varied role suited to an organised self-starter who enjoys working across accounts, administration, and business support while taking ownership of tasks and contributing to a busy professional office.
Morning coffee & Friday beers
Please contact us for a detailed job description or to apply with your CV / cover letter to info@compassagri.com
