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John Kirwan’s Winning Game Plan for Youth Mental Health When I was playing rugby for the All Blacks, people thought I had everything figured out. But behind closed doors, I was fighting a silent battle with depression. Opening up about my own mental health was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but it taught me a crucial lesson: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Today, as I look across Aotearoa, I see our young people fighting battles of their own. New Zealand currently holds the second highest youth suicide rate in the OECD, with one in five young Kiwis meeting the threshold for high psychological distress. From social media pressure and family financial stress to academic strain, bullying, and isolation, our kids are navigating a perfect storm - and too many are reaching crisis point. Historically, our national approach to mental health has focused on reactive crisis care - we have needed the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff. But what if we gave our children the tools to avoid falling off the cliff altogether? We teach our kids how to stay safe on the road, in the water, and online, yet we rarely teach them how to navigate their emotional health. This is where the Mitey program comes in. Designed alongside educators from the University of Auckland, psychologists and schools, we could see the long-term benefit in an evidence-based, school-wide approach to mental health education for primary and intermediate tamariki (Years 1–8). Whether through reading, art, or story writing, children build age-appropriate mental health capabilities, learning how to express and manage their emotions and wellbeing and to seek help, long before reaching high school. Since 2021, Mitey has grown into 342 schools across New Zealand, equipping over 100,000 children with essential capabilities. However, 236 schools remain on our waitlist - including many right here in Central Otago and Southland. To meet this demand, we have launched our ‘Drive for Five’ campaign, aiming to raise $5 million to scale Mitey to every school in need. We don’t want the money to come from one source, we want all of New Zealand to get behind Mitey. Just five dollars from one million New Zealanders has the power to spark a lasting generational shift in youth mental health. It’s hard not to get excited about that. Ending this crisis is not a solo sprint; it is the ultimate team effort. Supported by our partners I am taking Mitey on the road around New Zealand. I invite the Queenstown community to join our team, get behind our tamariki, and help us ensure every child has the support they need to thrive. Thank you, Queenstown, for welcoming me into your community. By just knowing about the Mitey program you are helping. By supporting the Drive for Five campaign you are helping all the young Kiwis avoid the cliff. Visit www.miteydriveforfive.co.nz to find out more. Sir John Kirwan. Founder of Mitey - Sir John Kirwan Foundation
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ON THE APP THIS WEEK Fatal crash closes road, Kawarau Falls, Queenstown One person has died in a single vehicle crash on State Highway 6 (Kingston Road), Kawarau Falls on Sunday morning. It happened shortly before 4am between the intersections of Peninsula Road and Boyd Road. Two people in the car had serious injuries, one had critical injuries, while one died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit was in attendance, with the road closed for part of Sunday.
Army intelligence specialist Arthur Finegan ordered to pay $1500 for assaulting Queenstown taxi driver - By RNZ New Zealand Army intelligence specialist Arthur Finegan denied a “nasty” assault - until he was confronted with CCTV footage showing an attack that left a taxi driver unconscious. He then blamed the driver for interrupting him and two associates after they failed to pay a $20 fare on New Year’s Day and fled on foot. The group had been out drinking late in Queenstown on 1 January. Soon after fleeing without paying, the driver caught up to them and asked for the money. But instead of paying, Finegan, an 18-year-old private with high-security clearance privileges in the Army, grabbed the driver by the scruff of the neck and turned him around. One associate then kicked him in the back of the leg while Finegan threw a barrage of left-arm punches at the driver’s face. Another associate struck the driver in the back of the head, causing him to fall to the concrete
ground. Finegan then started kicking the driver, striking him three times in the torso as he lay in a fetal position. He then walked to the driver’s head and continued the assault as two bystanders tried to pull him backwards. Using a powerful right kick, he struck the driver three more times in the face and head. He was pulled away by an associate and fled the scene. The driver was knocked out and received cuts to his lip, abrasions and bruising to his face. He was unable to move his jaw for days after the assault. Finegan appeared for sentencing on a charge of injuring with intent to injure in the Christchurch District Court last week. Judge Walsh discharged Finegan without conviction and ordered him to pay $1500 for emotional harm.
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Fire and Gold by Sue Fea
Retired fire investigator Stu Ide, left, going for gold with his star gold panning family, from left, NZ Champion Phoebe Ide, 19, son Mike, NZ Men’s Champion and local granddaughter Hana-Kahurangi, 6
Queenstown’s Ide family has not only produced two dedicated local volunteer firefighters, but they’re a pretty good bunch of gold diggers too. Retired longtime local fire safety investigator Stu Ide, a volunteer firefighter for decades, senior firefighter son Mike, daughter Megan, and two granddaughters have all been going for gold at the World Gold Panning Championships held in Cromwell. With Stu and Megan, a local schoolteacher, both former World Champions after winning their three-person event at the World Championships in Scotland in 2017, last week’s event was all about trying to reclaim their title. Covid put paid to the world event for a few years then the Ides missed the event in Spain last year as they were busy working hard to stage the first ever NZ World Championships just finished. However, the family all took out prizes at the NZ Championships last year. Dad and Megan were shaping up to make the finals again late last week, while Mike’s teenage daughter Phoebe Ide, Stu’s granddaughter, a Dunedin student from Queenstown, was proving to be a force to be reckoned with as the current NZ Champion overall. Little Hana-Kahurangi, 6, also Stu’s granddaughter and Megan’s daughter, placed second in the World Under 12s section last week. Not wanting to be beat two Ide cousins from Australia just happened to roll up for the NZ Champs Novice section while visiting last year and also got hooked by the lure of gold, Megan says. They also competed last week in the Worlds. The Ides definitely proved tough contenders among the 150 competitors – 20 Australians, 27 New Zealanders and 17 different countries represented, at the Cromwell Racecourse, all ages very competent with a pan. It was the first time NZ had ever hosted the event. Competitors were lined up with 16kg buckets of local gravel pre-spiked with gold flakes and set to it. They were judged on speed but if they lost a flake they were penalised, Megan says. “It’s all about how you use your tools and equipment, how competent you are with a pan and understanding the science of how gold, water and gravel work together. Competitors all enjoyed a grand dinner with some good Kiwi kai and kapa haka and even lined up to strut their stuff in the Alexandra Blossom Festival Parade. The event will be held in Finland next year, but the Ides are instead aiming their focus on hitting Dawson Creek, Canada, for the 2028 World Championships.
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NHR Group brings the Lakes District’s first electric moving truck NHR has rolled into town, bringing a range of moving trucks and cargo vans suitable for individuals and business hire. Their fleet includes diesel vehicles and our district’s first electric moving truck – all complete with handy tail lifts. NHR are proudly Kiwi-owned and operated, opening their first branch in 1999. Focusing on commercial vehicle rental they have a network that runs from North Harbour, Auckland in the North Island to Christchurch and now Queenstown in the South Island. They’re operating out of the Ace Rentals site on Grant Road. “We’re really excited about opening in Queenstown,” Ana Tuala, National Rental Manager at NHR says. “We only had Christchurch in the South Island, so having our rental company working together with Ace Rentals on their site in Frankton is very new for us, and exciting. It’s an opportunity for us to work together in the community.” The electric Mitsubishi Fuso eCanter is the vehicle the team are most excited about – it’s fully electric with a range of 100km – 150km and doesn’t need to be recharged when returned – a great option with these rising diesel costs. It’s 21m³ and can hold
up to 1,500kg. If extra charging is required during the hire period, customers can take advantage of NHR’s charging partnership network. “Charging is included with the eCanter, so customers know exactly what they’re paying when they book. Whether it’s a business delivery or a family house move, our team is here to help choose the right size truck for the job. “They’re quiet, easy to drive on a car licence and there’s no refuelling at the end of the day. We’re proud to be offering locals in Queenstown and across the Lakes District their first electric truck for hire.” In fact, all of the vehicles can be driven on a standard car licence, making them very accessible. Every truck also has a tail lift, allowing one person to load heavy items such as fridges or washing machines into the truck on their own. “It does really help with the heavy lifting of things and just makes it easy for the customer or business to get around, out and about.” If you’re not certain what vehicle would be best suited to your needs, the team are there to help. When you get in touch they
will ask questions to evaluate your situation, and recommend the right vehicle for you. In addition to the eCanter there’s the 7m³ Toyota Hiace, which is great for site runs, stock collections and weekend jobs, the 12m³ Mitsubishi Canter, which is suitable for smaller moves or single large items, the LDV Deliver 9 Cargo Maxi, which works for trades and lighter loads, and their most popular option the Isuzu ELF at 17 to 19m³. Moving cross-country? One-way vehicle hire is also available on all diesel hires, too. NHR recently teamed up with Transfercar to facilitate these one-way trips and so far, they say it’s working really well. If available, you can take vehicles one way from Queenstown all the way up to Auckland. “I think it’s a great service for both the islands. It’s something that we’re really keen on and very excited about. You can find more information on the fleet and hire a vehicle at nhrgroup.co.nz or on 0800 110 110, where the team can help with choosing the right size. Vehicles are collected from 50 Grant Road, Frankton, and the introductory offer of 20% off on Queenstown hires is available until 17 November.
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CRIMELINE by Sue Fea
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Search for Brazilian woman continues – Police seek man’s help Police are calling for help from the public to identify a man in his 30s of Asian complexion who may be of assistance in the extensive search for a 47-yearold Brazilian woman who’s been missing in the Skippers Saddle-Mount Dewar area for over two weeks. Sergeant Terry Wood says the man, who was of average to taller height, slim build with short dark hair and clean shaven, was seen on the summit track in the Mount Dewar area about 12.30pm on Friday afternoon, 18 September. He was possibly a tourist, and Police would like to speak with him regarding their ongoing investigation and search for Erika Rodrigues Coelho, a Brazilian national currently residing in Queenstown. Police were notified of her disappearance on Sunday, 20 September, after she’d not been seen or heard from for two days. Her Toyota RAV4 rental car was found at Skippers Saddle on Monday, 21 September. Land Search and Rescue volunteers, local and from around the lower South Island, including Te Anau, and Wānaka, have been assisting in the search and it’s understood the cold snap and snow at the weekend curtailed efforts with the search getting underway again last Thursday as snow began to melt. Coastguard Queenstown, drones and a helicopter have also been assisting. Police have acknowledged the efforts of the volunteers who, in some cases, have forgone employment opportunities and other signifcant commitments to help, while also being involved in other search and rescue operations during the past few weeks. The man seen in the Mount Dewar area on 18 September, or anyone else with information that could assist Police, has been asked to please get in touch through 105, either online (select ‘Update Report’) or by phone. Please reference number 260921/8173. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Lost visitor spends night in bush – Earnslaw Burn Meanwhile, four people based in Oamaru and visiting the Wakatipu sparked another search overnight on 23 and 24 September on the Earnslaw Burn track after a man in the party became separated, spending a night in the bush. Sergeant Blair Duffy says on their return to the vehicle one member of the party was left on the track. “The other three members of the group attempted to locate their friend, however, upon failing to do so they contacted Police,” Duffy says. A daytime search was initiated which failed to locate the missing tramper. Search teams found the man at about 12.10pm the following day on the track, approximately 2km from the carpark. He was treated for mild hypothermia having spent the night in the bush.
Aussie tourist faces assault charge A 35-year-old Australian tourist was arrested for allegedly assaulting a doorman at a local bar after being denied entry at 1.30am on Saturday, 26 September. Duffy says the man allegedly repeatedly attempted to gain entry after being initially refused due to intoxication. He then allegedly assaulted the doorman and was arrested for assault. The man was given a formal warning.
Police out in force for school holidays – Plan ahead Police are urging motorists to plan ahead and ensure their travel times reflect any potential delays heading into the second week of the school holidays, then Labour Weekend soon after. “From then on we see the holiday period start to ramp up as people begin to turn up in the region with their caravans and boats,” Otago Lakes Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Clint Wright says. “Be courteous and don’t take any unnecessary risks.” In the past week the Road Policing Team have been out in force for the school holidays and will continue to do so, with three blood alcohol level tests pending and a lower alcohol level result for a person on a zero-alcohol licence. Six others face court – two from Queenstown, and seven more were dealt with through infringement notices.
Where are the kids? Parents are being urged to be “mindful of your children’s whereabouts” by Police after troublesome school holiday antics have been on the rise in some local residential areas. Duffy says there’s been an uptake in “anti-social behaviour” reported in some local neighbourhoods, likely to be attributed to school-aged children. “There have been reports of water balloons being thrown at moving motor vehicles and this type of behaviour could have serious consequences,” he says. Police are urging parents to be aware where their children are at all times.
Back to school means more buses, more kids, and more reasons to slow down. If you see a stopped school bus, remember: either way, it’s 20k. The speed limit is 20 kilometres per hour when passing a stopped school bus in either direction. This term, drive with care and help make our roads safer for everyone.
Free mulch giveaway QLDC’s free mulch giveaway is back! Head to Lower Shotover Delta off Tucker Beach Road on Saturday 10 October between 10.00am – 2.00pm. Bring a trailer or your own bags and a shovel. There’s plenty to go round so no need to book – just show up and grab as ‘mulch’ as you like!
Get ready to ShakeOut! Join people across Aotearoa on Wednesday 21 Oct at 1.30pm for New Zealand ShakeOut, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi (evacuation). Practise the right actions – Drop, Cover, Hold – and make sure you, your whānau and your community are prepared. Full details at https://getready.govt.nz/shakeout
Free emergency text alerts Did you know about QLDC’s free community text alert service? Just enter your number and the location(s) you’re interested in, and we’ll flick you a text about things like reserve closures, dangerous driving conditions or other emergencies affecting your community. Sign up at www.qldc.govt.nz/text-alerts
Dispose of hot ashes safely Hot ashes can start fires in bins, trucks and landfills even days after. Always empty ashes into a metal bin, douse with water, and leave for five days before putting them in your red rubbish bin. More tips at www.qldc.govt.nz/rubbish-recycling
Upcoming meetings & workshops Did you know most Council and committee formal meetings and workshops are open to the public with some livestreamed and recorded? These are great opportunities to find out about decisions elected members are making for the district and your community. For times, venues and agendas use the interactive calendar at www.qldc.govt.nz/council-meetings
Rubbish at remembering? Sign up for weekly bin day reminders and public holiday alerts via text or email at https://tinyurl.com/28hshpm4
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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COMMUNITY NOTES Can we fix it? Wastebusters and Sustainable Queenstown seek community input on reuse and repair forward to seeing how things have changed during that time,” says Wastebusters’ Communication Manager, Ruth Blunt.
We’ve come a long way in the Queenstown Lakes District. No one bats an eyelid when you offer up a reusable coffee cup in town and an increasing number of water stations have made reusable bottles the norm for locals and visitors alike. So, what’s next? This is what Wastebusters and Sustainable Queenstown (SQ) want to find out with Wastebusters’ fourth Resourceful Communities survey which is now live. Wastebusters leads the QLDC-backed programme across the district, joining forces with SQ to drive local action right here in Queenstown. “It’s been three years since we last ran a Resourceful Communities survey so we’re looking
“As a community-owned organisation, it’s so important for us to hear from our community and to hear how they would like Wasties and SQ to support them when it comes to reuse and repair.” Ruth points to SQ’s popular low waste living workshops, their calendar of repair events across the Whakatipu, and the slow fashion movement as direct outcomes of previous surveys. “The feedback we get from the survey really does make a difference. Our work’s at its most impactful when it’s supporting our community so it’s vital for us to know what’s working, what people would like more of and where there are still challenges that we can, hopefully, help people overcome.”
from Hangry As, and Chunky water bottles. The survey is open to everyone in the Queenstown Lakes District and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Scan the QR code for the survey. The Resourceful Communities survey is proudly supported by the QLDC Zero Waste District Programme.
The 2023 survey pointed to a positive upturn in reuse habits with more people choosing to use their own water bottle, coffee cup and BYO containers than in 2021. Everyone who completes the survey by 16 October will go in to win prize packs that include Skyline Gondola + Luge Rides, double sauna passes, a Kiwi Park double pass, sandwich vouchers
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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Sunshine and smiles at Coronet Peak’s closing day
September has been a busy month for Queenstown! New businesses opening, existing businesses getting a refresh, and the ski fields starting to close for the season, plus a theatre production to remember. VOCO Queenstown launch evening, on 10 September
Chamber BB8 event – Pet Direct is now open in Five Mile. Photos: Ara Jay Media
Remarkables Theatre annual production, Home, I’m Darling, transformed Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall into a retro 50’s dream – a fabulous show! Photos: Chris Chase Photography
NZJFT The Remarkables Freeride comp. Photo credit: Sam Smoothy/ Brand Bloom
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EVENTS Deep Sea Divers – Frankton Holiday Programme
With the support of our local community, Wakatipu Presbyterian Church are able to offer a fun and engaging programme for children, including games, activities, crafts and great stories. For children aged 7 – 11, koha is welcome. Limited spaces are available, for more information or to register, families can contact David McNeill at david.mcneill.hk@gmail.com or phone 022 369 4961. When: Wednesday, 7 - Friday, 9 October, 9am - 12.30pm Where: Wakatipu Presbyterian Church, Ross Street, Frankton
Italian Way’s First Birthday
One year of pizza, good times and amazing people, and they’re celebrating big. Join the Italian Way at Queenstown Marina on Friday, 9 October for their first birthday party. There’s a kids’ cooking class at 2pm – bookings essential - DJ Shantelle Dawn and Saxylady from 6pm, plus every order made on the day gives you the chance to win pizza, merch and more.
If your community group or charitable organisation has plans, ideas, or projects on the horizon, funding clinics are one of the easiest ways to find out what support is out there. These funding clinics gather your local funders together so you can connect with the people who can guide you forward. Things kick off with a round of introductions from the funders in the room. Each group is then invited to briefly introduce themselves and share what they’re interested in exploring during the clinic. This helps set the scene and sparks great connections. After the introductions, the floor opens for relaxed, informal chats. When: Thursday, 8 October, 11am at Glenorchy and 2.30pm at Lake Hayes Where: Glenorchy Public Hall, 34 Mull Street, Glenorchy and Lake Hayes Pavillion, 719 Lake Hayes-Arrow Junction Highway, Lake Hayes Estate
MindJam: Meet/Think/Share
Tickle your brain as big issues are tackled in a series of informal conversations, stitched together by some of New Zealand’s leading thinkers. There’s various talks throughout the Labour Day Weekend including Tradwives and Girlbosses: What can feminism be now? With Dr Peyton Bond, and New Zealand’s General Election: The Global Context with Dr Neil Vallelly. There’s also How do we Build a Better World? With a panel of University of Otago experts, Technology and Teaching with Dr Fairleigh Gilmour, and Artifical Relationships: In literature as in life with Professor David Ciccoricco. Head to catalystnz.org to register for the free events and for more info. When: Friday, 23 – Sunday, 25 October, 6.30pm on Friday, and 11am and 1pm on Saturday and Sunday Where: Arrowtown Lakes District Museum, 49 Buckingham Street, Arrowotown
When: Friday, 9 October, 12pm – 10pm Where: Italian Way, Queenstown Marina Shed 10, 3 Sugar Lane, Frankton
Pet Direct Grand Opening
Come and celebrate the grand opening of Pet Direct this weekend. There’ll be face painting, free coffee and great deals to be had. They’re proud to bring the Petdirect experience to local pets and their people, with all your pet favourites, a DIY dog wash and their passionate team ready to help with all things pet. When: Saturday, 10 and Sunday, 11 October, 9am - 6pm Where: Pet Direct, Unit 4, Five Mile Shopping Centre, 26 Grant Road, Frankton
Korean Day
Experience Korean culture and vibes. The event will include Korean food, games, Hanbok dress-up, K-Pop, fan dance, taekwondo, Korean art, language, traditional music, and tea culture. Entry will be by a gold coin donation.
When: Saturday, 10 October, doors open 12pm, competitions from 1pm Where: Queenstown Memorial Hall, 1 Memorial Street, Queenstown
One in Ten premiere
Locally made film One In Ten will premiere at Headwaters Eco Lodge. The film follows Victoria, a 40-year-old woman whose life is increasingly shaped by the debilitating symptoms of undiagnosed endometriosis. Through years of excruciating pain, Victoria searches for answers. She moves from GP to GP and explores different approaches to her health, all while struggling to be understood by the people around her. Her journey eventually leads her to a compassionate gynaecologist who listens, advocates for her and pushes for the surgery she desperately needs. When: Sunday, 11 October, 7pm - 9pm Where: The Headwaters Eco Lodge, 42 Oban Street, Glenorchy
If you would like your show, event, exhibition or meeting promoted in Goings On drop us a line at info@qmg.co.nz with the details
ARTS At the World’s Edge Festival
At the World’s Edge Festival returns this spring with world-leading chamber musicians coming together for seven spellbinding programmes that explore bounds and bridges and the lines that entwine, divide and connect. With world premieres, free composer and artist talks and simply stunning performances, they would love you to join them for an intimate exploration of lines as boundaries and bridges against the grandeur of the Southern Alps of Aotearoa New Zealand. When: Saturday, 3 – Friday, 16 October Where: Various locations
Queenstown Writers Festival
From Booker fame to teenage brains, rock royalty to leather and chains, the 2026 programme brings storytellers of all stripes to town for the Queenstown Writers Festival – there’s something for everyone in this year’s rich and varied programme of events. Sign the kids up for a zine-making workshop, hear incredible true-life stories or bring along your book club to meet NZ’s top fiction writers. Hear from crime writers, poets, memoirists, historians and even a forensic scientist. The programme will be spread across Te Atamira, Frankton Library and Queenstown Library. When: Thursday, 5 – Sunday, 8 November Where: Te Atamira, 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton
Saturday Arts Social: Floral Painting workshop
Saturday Arts Social is a multi-arts programme and morning tea designed for the 60+ community. In this session, participants will work together to create a collaborative piece of Art. Using mixed media – pencils, pastels and paints – participants will be guided and supported while drawing inspiration from flowers and nature. This workshop is a fun, relaxing way to connect with others and appreciate the beauty and simplicity of nature. When: Saturday, 10 October, 10.30am – 12pm Where: Te Atamira, 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton
Christmas Functions Planning your end-of-year celebration?
Whether you’re organising a work Christmas party, a family get-together or a festive catch-up with friends, Queenstown has plenty of wonderful options to make it a celebration to remember. From delicious food and great company to raising a glass and enjoying the festive spirit, discover some of the best places to celebrate!
With lake views, cosy corners and menus made for sharing, Queenstown’s venues know how to bring people together at this time of year. Some spots are perfect for a relaxed long lunch with colleagues, while others set the scene for a lively night out under the summer stars.
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Dear diary… by Jessica Allen
In 1986 Wellington poet Kate Camp kept a diary for a year, the year she turned 14. In that year, her parents divorced, she had sex for the first time and learned to use a microfiche. She’s published Leather & Chains, which features over 100 of those diary entries with currentday commentary. She’ll be in town as part of Queenstown Writers Festival, dissecting the book. Camp first dusted off her old diary eight years ago when she read excerpts as part of LitCrawl Wellington’s Bad Diaries Salon. This is where writers are invited to read their old, bad teenage diaries, unedited. Surprisingly, she said she didn’t find it hard to read those entries in their raw form. “I actually quite like that rule because I think it’s very tempting to give a lot of explanation or just, kind of, apologise or cringe at your teenage writing, but in a way I think it’s more fun for the audience if they just encounter it – complete with all of its weirdness and its cringiness.” Camp’s readings were a huge success each year, described as hilarious, outrageous, dramatic and raw. No stranger to writing, she’s released many poetry books including How to be Happy Through Human and Makeshift Seasons. She also released a memoir in 2022, You Probably Think This Song is About You, so this book was a natural next step. “I wrote the book on my teenage diary, which is something I’ve managed to keep all these years,” Camp says. “I never kept a diary except that one year, so I thought it would be interesting to do some sort of project based on it. A couple of years ago I realised it was going to be 40 years since the diary was written, so I decided if I was
going to do something, I should publish it 40 years on.”
"Reading back on it now in my 50s, I’ve found a lot of joy in it and a lot of intense melodramatic energy. I actually really liked the girl that I encountered on the pages a lot more than I expected to." She's still surprised that she managed to keep a diary consistently for that “scatty” time of her life, and the process of writing the book made her realise that she might have more in common with that 14-year-old girl than she realised. Although she doesn’t remember thinking about wanting to be a writer at the time, she says reading back it does read as the diary of a wannabe writer. “I’m definitely experimenting with different types of pretentious literary styles in my writing,” she laughs. “There’s poems in there and poetic bits – I’m definitely trying out a lot of different writerly flourishes.” While Camp saw the book as really funny to read aloud, she also looked at it as being quite a sad document. She describes her teenage years as taking risks, getting into some not-so-great early sexual experimentation, trying drugs and her parents divorcing. Overall she describes it as a positive experience, looking back on her teenage self positively rather than with selfconsciousness and embarrassment.
“I’d always looked on it as a bit of a sad indictment of teenage risk taking, but actually reading back on it now in my 50s, I’ve found a lot of joy in it and a lot of intense melodramatic energy. I actually really liked the girl that I encountered on the pages a lot more than I expected to.” She’ll be interviewed by Debbie Jamieson, festival trustee and a mother to teenagers, who has described the talk as an excuse to indulge her passion for reading and enjoying the company of like-minded people. Jamieson will dive into the book and get answers to many questions, including why her entries are signed off ‘Leather & Chains’? “I’m really looking forward to it, and really looking forward to going to some of the other events while I’m down there – just hearing from the other writers. That’s always a really fun part of being in a festival,” Camp says. Kate Camp will be in conversation with Debbie Jamieson at Te Atamira on Sunday, 8 November at 4pm. She'll join fellow memoir-writer Charlotte Grimshaw as they discuss the joys and pitfalls of writing their own story. You can grab tickets and find more information at qtwritersfestival.nz/
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GP Lucy O’Hagan’s one woman show takes you inside a morning of general practice. Lucy plays 32 different characters in 55 minutes in a performance that is both funny and poignant. Lucy O’Hagan is author of Everything But the Medicine. A Doctor’s tale, and has been a GP for over 30 years, including 20 years at Aspiring Medical Centre in Wānaka.
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Community Nights by Te Atamira continue this October with four creative evenings in Queenstown and Wānaka. Join us in Queenstown for singing a local Kāi Tahu waiata on the 6th, landscape drawing on the 13th, beginner line dancing on the 20th, and singing in Wānaka on the 27th. Everyone is welcome, no experience is needed, and drop ins are welcome.
Come hear the exquisite sounds of world-class musicians practising and performing here at Te Atamira. Enjoy the open rehearsals here Wednesday 7 October 10am-6.30pm — free to attend, no bookings required. Drop in for as long or as little as you like. Plus paid performances and a free Composer in Residence Talk with Michael Norris.
From Tuesday 13 Oct | Taster $20, Term $180
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Saturday 31 October, 11am | $25/$15
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ON THE APP THIS WEEK Hundreds of homes given fast-track green light near Wānaka - by RNZ
Photo: Supplied / Mt Iron Junction Housing Scheme A 250-home development has been granted fast-track approval near Wānaka. An application for the Mt Iron Junction Housing Scheme was lodged in February, including plans for a childcare centre and two recreational reserves on the Wānaka-Luggate Highway. Thirteen of the new homes have been earmarked for the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust for affordable housing. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop said it would provide a range of housing to help meet significant demand in the area. “As well as providing much-needed additional housing, the project is predicted to contribute
measures appropriately reduce the risk to future residents and property and provide a suitable framework for ongoing management of that hazard.” Locals also flagged concerns about worsening traffic congestion at the roundabout of State Highway 6, State Highway 84, Riverbank Road and Junction Road. The NZ Transport Agency flagged that the development would consume available capacity of the roundabout and would bring forward the need for future improvements. The panel said the applicant volunteered a financial contribution to the agency towards the future costs, which the agency said it would be unable to receive. During the decision process, the government flagged it was considering changes to the development contributions system to enable councils to recover more costs from fast-tracked developments. But the panel said no commenter had raised any development contribution concerns, apart from the Transport Agency, so it did not consider the matter any further. The Mt Iron Junction Housing Scheme was the 35th project approved through the fast-track process.
$86 million to the local economy, supporting jobs both during construction and once the development is complete,” he said. “The panel also accepted the applicant’s proposal to limit visitor accommodation to 20 per cent of the development, with those properties able to be used for short-term stays for no more than 120 nights a year. “This will help ensure these are primarily homes for people to live in, rather than holiday accommodation.” The houses were expected to be built over 10 years across five stages. Locals had raised concerns about the wildfire risk in the area, including how close future residents might be to susceptible land, the ability to safely evacuate residents and the adequacy of firefighting water supply. In its decision, the fast-track panel acknowledged the concerns, but said it was satisfied the wildfire risk could be appropriately managed. That was possible through the combination of subdivision design, access arrangements, defensible space, vegetation management, firefighting water supply, emergency response planning and imposed conditions, the panel said. “While wildfire risk cannot be entirely eliminated, we are satisfied that the proposed mitigation
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My Life story
by Sue Fea
FRANCIE PIACUN Superwoman in her 70s
Few people are representing their country in their chosen sport, let alone medalling multiple times, and still working fulltime at almost 80, but Queenstown’s Queen of Waka Ama Francie Piacun is definitely the exception.
Francie, 76, has had a decorated corporate career during her heyday, designing and producing top lines internationally for US company Levi Strauss, at one time even launching and designing her own jeans label. Her unique skill in bringing the best out of people was recognised early on by Levi’s American bosses who catapulted the young Kiwi to the top overseas and in Auckland by her mid20s giving her massive responsibilities. She got the results, also headhunted later by Wrangler and other big players overseas. By her late 40s in Australia, Francie caught the eye of Bonnie Rodwell who placed her in charge of her three Gold Coast stores. It was back here in NZ in 2006 and quite by chance while managing the Te Houtaewa Challenge ultra marathon, that Francie, then in her 50s, was introduced to Waka Ama and was immediately hooked. “I’d never done it before and I had to organise the Waka Ama Sports Challenge at the end of the race,” Francie says. Since 2008 she’s paddled for NZ teams and trained them in World Championships in Calgary, Australia, Tahiti, London, Hilo, Hawaii, Rio, and Singapore this year, medalling numerous times from the Golden Masters (60-plus) through to this year’s 75-Plus category winning bronze. Moving to Queenstown in 2014, she introduced Waka Ama to the Wakatipu, at first unable to compete internationally with no waka to train on. Born to a Croatian father, who sadly passed away when Francie was just 8, and her Māori English mother, Francie’s mum took the family to live with ‘Nana’ in the Far North in Ahipara with its very strong Māori population. Francie’s English Nana was the first white woman in Ahipara when she
Always a strong sportswoman, Francie, centre front row, captain of the Zora Netball Club ‘A’ team in 1972
Francie after winning a silver medal at the NZ Waka Ama Nationals
married her grandfather, a Māori chief. The family moved to Auckland and Francie left school at 17 to work in a bank before moving to Australia. She was soon working in clothing retail and shop window design, working for a fabric manufacturer, then EL Riley casualwear as a production manager, quickly promoted. “Levis were coming to NZ and asked our general manager to set up Levis NZ.” The boss then invited Francie to do the merchandise and marketing. It was 1971 and she was 22. “A lot of the young surfers went to Norfolk Island to buy Levis then, and we made history,” Francie says. “We had five accounts and did over $1m on our first day’s sales, breaking the company record! It was huge.”
“For me it’s about working with young people.” Francie was sent to Adelaide and then back to Christchurch to show them “how to make jeans the Levis way”. The boss then trumped a job offer sending her to Japan to troubleshoot, after initially working in Hong Kong. “Levis gave us a large investment campaign budget, to market the label in Japan.” After five years there she was sent to head office in San Francisco. Unfortunately, Francie was in Hong Kong budget meetings when her mother tried to phone her in Japan to say her grandmother was dying. “Nobody spoke English and I didn’t get the message until my secretary passed it on on Monday.” Her Nana had passed the previous day. “But Levis flew me straight home that day.” Returning to NZ to live soon after, Francie, 31, scored a marketing job before being headhunted to set up Sasson Jeans in NZ. “Stirrup jeans
Francie with one of her special young Japanese friends, Emari, pictured in Japan in the late 1970s
were huge. We couldn’t make enough, then we launched the ‘baggy’.” In Australia selling the label to Sportsgirl, Francie scored a job with Wrangler, before becoming a consultant with big international clients like Trent Nathan, Myer, Simona and Just Jeans. “I designed and manufactured my own range – Scarpa - for Just Jeans, travelling to Germany, New York, Paris and LA Fashion Fairs to work with their buyers on styling direction.” From there she managed three stores and a departure level café at Brisbane International Airport, also joining local Bonnie Rodwell’s BONZ Clothing store on the Gold Coast. Her old Levis boss then invited her to develop and run a youth programme – ‘I Am Special’, mentoring students who’d fallen through the gaps. Now living back in the Far North, commuting from Kaitaia to work in Asia and in Auckland, Francie, so impressed by the amazing local Māori art, opened her own gallery there and in Kerikeri. Moving to Queenstown in 2014, she managed Art Bay Gallery for 10 years, then worked at BONZ, now the full-time manager of Romer Gallery. A former Far North Women’s Sportsperson of the Year, Francie has also coached the Wakatipu U19s and U16s to NZ Nationals victories, training on the lake from 7am, working eight hours then coaching most evenings, arriving home about 8.30pm. As if that’s not busy enough, Francie has just curated a wonderful new exhibition of emerging and established Māori artists – Tātai Manawa in the relocated old school hall at Country Lane. “It’s fantastic. The opening was packed. We’re featuring top NZ artists like Jimmy James Koratoras and Lissy and Rudi’s fabulous ‘Neon’ crochet work, and local Kai Tahu artist Liz Morrison.” Emerging artists are also invited to exhibit alongside established artists. “For me it’s about working with young people.”
Age is no barrier - Francie in action, powering through the water
QLDC Libraries Librarian Profile Kia Ora!
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Lakes Weekly Bulletin and Queenstown Lakes Libraries are profiling our librarians. This month we are profiling Valerie Meyer, who works as a casual assistant at Queenstown and Frankton Libraries.
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I have a goal to write a children’s book, which my niece will illustrate. It’s an exciting little project bubbling away in the background. There’s no rush—when the time is right, it will bloom.
Kia Ora, I’m Valerie. I joined the Queenstown and Frankton Libraries in January 2026 as a casual assistant, following a career break after many years working as a consultant project manager in health, and more recently as a project manager in green space and infrastructure. I’m Southland born and bred, and have called Queenstown home for the past 19 years. I’ve always been drawn to books. When I was a nursing student, I worked part-time at Whitcoulls. I used to love arriving early for my shift, perusing the new books and getting in a sneaky read before I started work. At home, the lounge and office have walls of bookshelves—books on bookshelves, love it. I find it comforting. I’ve never been a Kindle girl. I love the real thing—the turning of the pages, the feel of a book in my hands, and the sense of a book becoming a companion as you travel through its pages. Whether it’s in my handbag, on the bedside table, or packed in a suitcase, books have always been part of my journey.
When I’m not in the book world, I’m usually travelling, submersed in nature, mountain biking, kayaking, running or walking, at the gym, gardening, working on projects around home, dabbling in interior design, or enjoying good times with friends. Busy, I should probably be tired—but I’m not! If I were asked to describe our libraries, I’d say they are welcoming, safe spaces where anyone can immerse themselves in books, play, work, conversation and community. Sounds like a great place to be.
Book Recommendations: The Women - Kristin Hannah The Women is a story of devastating loss and epic love. It is both an intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a dangerous time and a story of a nation divided by war. It would be the journey of a lifetime… ’Women can be heroes, too’.
A Runners High - Dean Karnazes
Japandi Living - Laila Rietbergen A style that combines serene Scandinavian design elements with the rich Japanese design tradition. A combination of serenity and clean lines with a lot of attention for materials, textures and natural touches. According to authors Laila Rietbergen and Marlous Snijder, Japandi is more than just a decorating style. It is also a lifestyle that they want to share with their readers.
Ward D - Fiona McFadden Medical student Amy Brenner is spending the night on a locked psychiatric ward. Amy has been dreading her evening working on Ward D, the hospital’s inpatient mental health unit. There are very specific reasons why she never wanted to do this required overnight rotation. Reasons nobody can ever find out. And as the hours tick by, Amy grows increasingly convinced something terrible is happening within these tightly secured walls. When patients and staff start to vanish without a trace, it becomes clear that everyone on the unit is in grave danger. Amy’s worst nightmare was spending the night on Ward D. And now she might never escape.
The Western States, infamous for its rugged terrain and extreme temperatures, becomes the most demanding competition of Dean Karnazes’ life, a physical and emotional reckoning and a battle to stay true to one’s purpose. Confronting his age, wearying body, career path and life choices, we see Karnazes as we never have before, raw and exposed. A Runner’s High is both an endorphinfuelled page-turner and a love letter to the sport from one of its most celebrated ambassadors.
Everything In Its Place - Oliver Sacks Everything in Its Place is a celebration of Sacks’s myriad interests, all told with his characteristic compassion, erudition, and luminous prose. From the celebrated case history of Spalding Gray that appeared in The New Yorker four months before his death to reflections on mental asylums; from piercing accounts of Schizophrenia to a reminiscence of Robin Williams; from the riveting tale of a medical colleague falling victim to Alzheimer’s to the cinematography of Michael Powell, this volume celebrates and reflects the wondrous curiosity of Oliver Sacks.
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QUEENSTOWN PUBLIC MEETING 10am, Thursday 15 October
St Peter’s Anglican Church Hall 2 Church Street
Queenstown Trails Trust
AGM NOTICE Wednesday, 21 October - 5.30pm Cargo Brew Hall 172 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point
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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
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Fill a shoebox with gifts (new) or donate items for children in poverty in the Pacific. Boxes/info @ Fresh Choice, Gorge Rd & Salvation Army Family Store, Pin Oak Ave, Frankton. Return by Oct 24th. Ph Sharon 027642 7575
SPCA OP SHOP – 51 GORGE RD. Open 7 days a week 9am- 5pm. Preloved 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.
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VACANCIES
Ph: 03 409 2800 enquiries@qmg.co.nz jobfix.co.nz
Ayrburn – Waitstaff / Bartenders Join the team at Ayrburn - where exceptional food, genuine hospitality and great people come together.
Join the Ayrburn team in the month of October and receive a $200 Ayrburn gift voucher on us! Ayrburn is a unique multi-venue dining precinct, home to two Michelinrecognised restaurants offering elevated a la carte dining experiences with a strong focus on exceptional New Zealand produce and outstanding service.
Chef - Lake Hawea Looking for a slower pace? Lake Hawea is the perfect location for adventurers, and those seeking a little more balance. We require an experienced Chef to join our local Restaurant, Cafe and Take Away operation in Lake Hawea, a small but growing village on the shores of a beautiful alpine lake, 20 minutes from Wanaka township.
We’re looking for enthusiastic and personable Waiting Staff and Bartenders to join our family and help create memorable experiences for our guests.
Our perfect fit is a well presented, experienced chef keen to lead a small kitchen team through the busy spring and summer season and beyond.
We’re looking for people who:
- Rostered hours - 12pm-late - 4-5 day weeks - up to 40 hours per week - 1 November 2026 start - Must be available to work through the busy summer period (end of March 2027 at the earliest)
• Genuinely enjoy meeting new people and making guests feel welcome • Have a positive attitude and plenty of enthusiasm • Take pride in delivering exceptional service • Enjoy working as part of a supportive, energetic team • Have great attention to detail and a willingness to go the extra mile • Are passionate about food, beverage, hospitality and creating memorable experiences • Are keen to learn, develop and grow within the business If you love hospitality, enjoy working with people and are eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you. What’s in it for you? At Ayrburn, we invest in our people and want you to enjoy coming to work. • • • • • •
Training and development opportunities Career progression and opportunities to grow within the company Staff meals Staff discounts across Ayrburn Incentives and rewards throughout the year The opportunity to work alongside a passionate and experienced hospitality team • A beautiful, unique environment and a range of venues to develop your skills
The Role:
Experience required: - Team oriented leader - Excellent organisational skills / cool head - Strong command of spoken English - Strong understanding of Food Plan requirements - Proven knife skills - Confidence planning and executing commercially viable dishes What do we offer: - Remuneration to match experience - Staff meals and coffee provided - Warm community workplace - Lush lake swims 5mins walk Candidates require their own transport and accommodation. Position will commence 1 November 2026, and we prefer at least 20 weeks availability from start date. Foreign applicants require a valid Work VISA. Applications should include a cover letter and resume. info@haweastoreandkitchen.nz
We’re building something special at Ayrburn, and our people are at the heart of it. Apply now via the QR code or by sending your CV and cover letter to hr@ayrburn.com
TRUSTEES SOUGHT The Paradise Trust was formed in 1998 to preserve and enhance the unique environment of Paradise.
FIND THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CAREER
We are currently looking for individuals to join the board of trustees with skills and experience in one or more of the following: • Financial management • Marketing and promotion • Biodiversity • Human resources • Construction • Event management If you are passionate about Paradise and want to contribute to a special part of New Zealand we would love to hear from you. These are voluntary roles with a commitment of 2-4 hours every month. Please contact paradisetrustrecruitment@gmail.com for more information.
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VACANCIES LPG Driver – Rockgas Queenstown Join the Rockgas Queenstown crew and fill your workday with good energy, great people and a ton of awesome perks.
STAFF MANAGER & ADMINISTRATOR SOUGHT Since the late 1800s Paradise has been the perfect place for people seeking the tranquillity of an accessible wilderness experience. We are looking for an experienced, organised and detail-oriented Staff Manager & Administrator to join our team. With a friendly, approachable manner and excellent time management skills, you will thrive in this sole charge position. About the role: • provide effective day-to-day staff management and administration, while supporting the promotion and commercial activities of Paradise Trust. • Maintain clear communication between staff, Trustees and the Operations function. • Work collaboratively with the Operations roles without taking over operational responsibilities • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism. • Identify staffing, administrative or commercial issues and report these to the Trustees. Key responsibilities include: • Staff management • Administration • Marketing & events What we offer: • This is a flexible part time role, offering up to 20 hours per week • Starting rate of $45.00 per hour, rate negotiable depending on experience • Hours are to be worked both on site at Paradise and remotely Please note, this is a non-operational role and does not have responsibility for the physical operation of the property or operational tasks. For a full job description or to apply please email paradisetrustrecruitment@gmail.com with covering letter and CV.
We’re looking for a driver to deliver LPG cylinders to our customers in the Queenstown-Lakes area. While it's great if you've already got driving experience and your Class 2 license (even as a learner), we are also keen to hear from you if you have a full Class 1 license and want to get into driving as a career. We will support you to get your Class 2 license and give you lots of driving experience. Your job will involve: • Delivery of LPG cylinders to our customers • Interacting with our customers • Safe operation of our trucks To be considered for this role you must: • A full Class 1 or a Class 2 vehicle license • Previous experience in a driving job is an advantage but not essential • Be physically fit as the job requires moving and loading cylinders • Enjoy working both on your own and in a team • Be committed to maintaining a safe work environment • The right to work in NZ i.e. be a NZ resident/citizen or have a valid work visa. The recruitment process for this role involves a medical check which includes a drug and alcohol test. What we offer you: • A competitive hourly rate • Permanent full-time role, guaranteed 40 hrs per week • Monday to Friday working week • A great team and safe work environment • Great benefits such as additional leave, medical insurance, a wellness grant and seasonal incentives. Apply Now: If you want to fill your workday with good energy, then this is the job you’ve been looking for. Send your CV to Jacqui Cummack on jacqui.cummack@clarus.co.nz before applications close on October 31 2026. We will be assessing applications as they come in so get yours in fast so as not to miss out.
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Ph: 03is 409 2800 for our NZ’s #1 Original Zipline Company looking enquiries@qmg.co.nz next Guest Services Supervisor to join the team. jobfix.co.nz Are you... • Highly organised with great attention to detail? • A natural leader who enjoys supporting a team? • Great with people and passionate about guest experience? • Confident solving problems in a fast-paced environment? • Positive, proactive and reliable? We are looking for a Guest Services Supervisor who will support the daily operations of our Guest Services team and help deliver an exceptional experience for every guest.
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FULL-TIME WHOLESALE & RETAIL ASSISTANTS Harbour Fish is a family-owned and operated seafood supplier. Our Frankton branch is looking for wholesale and retail assistants to join our small, friendly team. We pride ourselves on our outstanding customer service and are keen to find people with the same high standards.
Previous supervisory experience and experience in the travel or tourism industry are preferred.
We have current vacancies in our wholesale and retail departments. Both jobs are permanent full-time (but we're open to shorter contracts too), 38-40 hours per week, over 5 days. Shifts are generally 8 hours long. Staff accomodation options are available from mid-January 2026.
Head to our website for a full job description and to apply ziptrek.co.nz
We are happy to provide full training for the right candidates, but previous seafood, food service, or retail experience is an advantage. We’re looking for people who:
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Have excellent customer service skills Are physically fit (some heavy lifting is required) Have an interest in seafood and cooking Like to keep things clean, tidy and looking sharp Have loads of common sense Enjoy working in a small, busy team Have a good command of the English language
We offer a supportive work environment and generous staff discounts. To apply, please send your CV to queenstown@harbourfish.co.nz or call Mohammed on 03 451 1402 ext 1.
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La Perle Jewellery Queenstown Store
Brush Hand & Job Leader
Full time | $29 – $34 per hour
Fixed Term Positions available - Between Sep 26 and May 27
Sales Professional
We're Looking For: • Individuals with a strong passion for luxury sales. • Previous experience working in sales or customer service. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Responsible and reliable, seeking long-term employment. Please send your CV to qt@laperle.co.nz
Timber Care & Maintenance - Interior & Exterior Painting
Barista Must Have: Valid NZ working rights Valid Driver's license and own transportation Fluency in English is essential
Experienced Barista wanted for our Frankton and Queenstown cafés, Odelay & Marmolada. We are looking for a skilled and passionate full-time permanent Barista to join our lively local cafés. Must have 2 years' relevant barista experience. Minimum 30 guaranteed hours per week. Pay rate $27-$29 per hour.
Contact Melissa - melissa@mtspaint.com
Duties include preparing espresso-based drinks to our café standards; dialing in and calibrating coffee equipment; cleaning and maintaining equipment; and providing excellent customer service in a busy café environment.
**Please email your CV and specify the position you are applying for.
Location: Queenstown & Franklton, Otago Contact Ed: odelaycafe@yahoo.co.nz
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WE’RE HIRING! ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER Part-time / Casual
Driver Guides Are you passionate about wine & Central Otago? Join our team! P Licence required & full training provided. For J.D or to apply email sarah@appellationwinetours.nz
Bendon Queenstown
32 hours | Sunday to Thursday Ready to take the next step in your retail career? Join Bendon and help us empower women to feel confident every day. WHY JOIN US? Career development Team incentives Birthday leave Amazing staff discounts Ready to join us? Apply on our website, scan the QR code
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We’re looking for someone who is: • Passionate about animals • Reliable and hardworking • Caring, patient and attentive • Comfortable working with dogs, cats and farm animals • Friendly and confident around members of the public • Happy working as part of a team • Not afraid of cleaning, washing bedding and the less glamorous side of animal care! Previous animal-care experience would be great, but most importantly, we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and a genuine love for animals. Apply to: accounts@remarkablevets.co.nz
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WHY CHOOSE REMARKABLE PEOPLE? Enjoy great local opportunities plus awesome perks*, including: • $1,000 Monthly Prize Draw • Candidate of the Month Awards • Earn $50 When You Refer-a-Friend • Exclusive Discounts at Local Bars REGISTER WITH THE TEAM THAT REWARDS YOUR HARD WORK! *T&Cs apply. 021 286 2977 queenstown@remarkablepeople.co.nz
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