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Nothing changes on New Year’s Day, or does it? One thing most of us will be looking forward to is a little more positivity in the world. Unfortunately for 2020, it will not be remembered fondly by the worldwide population. To speculate on 2021 being “better” might be good BBQ conversation but whatever will be will be. There is not much we can do to influence the big global picture. What we can do, is take the changing of the calendar from 2020 to 2021 as the time to make positive changes individually and locally. For me, I would like to see the continuation and growth of the Go Local movement. That must be a highlight of 2020, the realisation that globalisation and mass tourism is not sustainable and cannot be relied on, and it is quite achievable to live a good life with a strong economy by keeping it local in our travel and spending habits. It feels good too, knowing the money you spend is most likely going to be re-spent here in the Wakatipu. As an owner/operator of small businesses in the Wakatipu it has been a humbling experience to feel the love and support for local businesses by local people. We do live in a highly sought after and statistically wealthy part of the country, but we are not all swimming in cash. Far from it. To understand the struggle to make ends meet, and yet still experience the desire to support local is pretty bloody special. We have a lot to be thankful for. At the top of that list are the people sharing this dot on the map. And there are quite a few of us too. More than I expected despite the clear picture of population growth over the last 20 years. Just look at Lakes Hayes Estate, Jack’s Point, Hanley’s Farm, most of Arthurs Point. None of that was housing 20 years ago. When the overseas tourists stopped coming the comparison feeling was 1998 in the shoulder season, before trans-Tasman direct flights. Tumbleweed down Shotover Street etc etc. But there are twice as many “locals” in 2021. Granted, some are part time residents at best but even so, we have proven to have just enough critical mass to support ourselves. Projections have our population doubling again in another 20 years. If that is sustainable within the confines of our outstanding natural landscape is up for debate. However, in the spirit of starting the year on a positive note, let’s not get caught up in counting numbers and instead focus on the quality of those individuals. Good people make for a good community. Happy New Year everyone. Scott Stevens scott@qmg.co.nz

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Mountain film festival doubles Kiwi prize money Entries to the 2021 NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival have opened, with double the prize money this year for the best Kiwimade film. The popular festival will run in Wanaka from June 25-29 and in Queenstown from July 1-3, 2021.

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It will also be broadcast online nationally from June 25 until July 25. The 19th festival will present a wide range of films, guest speakers, workshops, and presentations from inspirational Kiwi adventurers. Festival director Mark Sedon says the unusual nature of 2020 led to a flurry of NZ-made films entering the competition, highlighting the underground talent in the Kiwi filmmaking community. The Charitable Trust recognises the opportunity to support its development, so has more than doubled the prize money for the Best NZ Made Film to $2,500 for 2021. A Grass Roots Award, with $500 prize money, will also be on offer to encourage beginner filmmakers to have a go at making and submitting a film.

Sedon says: “The Trust is committed to investing back into the Kiwi adventure filmmaking community. “Doubling the prize money aims to encourage more budding filmmakers out of the woodwork. “The Pure NZ segment of our programme is one of our most popular and fastest-selling shows. The audience loves the New Zealand-made films and we expect there will be some creative submissions this year given the circumstances.” The international film competition opened 1 January and closes April 20, while the Book competition also opened 1 January and closes March 30. The Book Competition first place prize money has also increased to $1,000 with a bequest from Dave Bamford and John Nankervis. The festival tours nationally in smaller cinemas throughout the country. Hosts in regions around the country choose a programme that reflects the interests of their local audiences from a selection of films on adventure, culture, environment and action sports. Some of the income from the National Tour goes towards the festival Grant Scheme to fund youth in adventure skills training, support local environmental projects and help individuals with disabilities into the outdoors.

Happy 2021 everyone - I’ve just had a cross letter from a friend in America saying how envious she and all her friends are of New Zealanders. They aren’t seeing anyone but their immediate family, everyone’s on edge about the virus, and the madness of the Trump supporters is frightening even the Republicans like her. In Britain, everyone’s locked down and wearing what they call “groutfits” - grey sweatshirts and trackpants, and their grey hair is taking over since hairdressers aren’t considered essential services. It made me feel quite guilty that all I’m trying to fight against is other people entering the custard square competition at the Lake Hayes Show. And maybe the garden harvest section since all this rain has made my berries boggy and my flowers floppy. I’ll tell my friends in faroff places about these major problems, but I doubt they’ll feel too sympathetic. I could also mention the fact that our annoying cows have obviously made a New Year’s resolution to get more active and sporty. They have taken to jumping our fences and if I see one more hoofprint on the lawn, it’s off to the works for them. Coming home just on dusk from a lovely dinner to find those shadowy beasts admiring the roses was not a good surprise. My sister in England got a lousy surprise too - they were meant to fly here next week, but their flight was cancelled, and quarantine space is so tight that the next chance of coming here is not till March. I’ve been checking with friends who’ve done quarantine to see what makes it more enjoyable, and the top ones are taking your own plate and sharp cutlery (the hotels only provide disposable stuff), a Nespresso machine, a yoga mat and Swiss ball (and pump), and the most obvious and easiest? good manners and gratitude to the staff at the hotels. Apparently some people have left theirs at home. Idiots. It’s the same with hospitals - some people do nothing but criticise our health care - I was so happy to get an email from Jani Halliday who’s had to make several visits to our local hospital recently, and she has nothing but praise for the amazing staff and the service they provide there. I couldn’t agree more - I had to bother them a lot a couple of years ago, and they just couldn’t have been kinder or more efficient. I get a nasty feeling of my hackles going up when I read negative comments about our health service - as ever, the bigwigs at the top doing busywork and meetings get far more money than they deserve , but the ones doing the actual healthcare (and being paid less than they should) are total stars. Hugest thanks and cheers to all of them. And thanks to everyone who’s been buying and bidding on the 30 x 30 exhibition at the Lakes District Museum. The silent auction finishes this week, so race along and check out the real talent of the real artists, and the extraordinariness of the nonartists. It’s such a fun idea to do something like this and our wonderful museum will benefit from all that lovely dosh. Lastly, happy birthday to my little brother, Ferg who is 55 today (Jan 12). He’s one of the bigwigs at LWB and is responsible for my non-existent paypacket for writing this column. Please advertise in the LWB so that I can feed my starving husband and snivelling children.

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Arts+Culture It’s going to be a remarkably funny year… by Bethany Rogers In tough times, sometimes all we need to pick ourselves up and get going again is a good laugh. That’s what local comedy club Remarkably Funny’s been aiming to provide over the last couple of years. The comedy club develops and organises comedy shows featuring first-time stand-up comedians through to well-known pros strutting their stuff. In 2021, the team are kicking off another year of comedy with a joint show featuring US-born, Auckland-based comedian Steven Lyons and local favourite (and Remarkably Funny stalwart) Tim Muller. The pair performed together at Auckland Classic Comedy Club in late 2019, and have developed the material into two contrasting hour-long shows: Tim’s ‘100% Happy’ and Steven’s ‘Deep Cuts’. We caught up with Tim to ask about the deep cuts and happiness of the past, the present and the future… What can we expect from you and Steven (and what’s all this about flour?!) Two insightful and intriguing shows, but very different from each other (both performance-wise and thematically). Solo shows are a little different from a normal night of stand-up at the pub. It’s kind of a blend of theatre and stand up – making everyone hurt from laughing is still the primary goal but it’s also a chance to take a deeper look at a topic or theme – happiness in the case of Tim’s show, and scars for Steven’s. Steven: “I love interacting with the audience so you can expect me to tell you in hilarious detail how many times I’ve run into a glass door, but Deep Cuts is also encouraging people to celebrate their own scar stories. It will be silly, upbeat and I’ll probably do a pun or two as well.” My show was inspired by a bag of flour, which had a ridiculous guarantee that they’d replace it if you weren’t “100% Happy”. That sent me down a rabbit hole of thinking about happiness and flour, but the show is actually relatively light on flour-related material and probably even suitable for coeliacs. In fact, when I performed it in Dunedin last year it went really well and the only audience member who didn’t enjoy it turned out to be a baker. So, if anything, I apologise in advance to anyone hoping for higher flour content. Remarkably Funny started in – was it 2019? What has it been like growing this community and how important is it to make people laugh through shitty times, like many of us have had recently? Yes, January in 2019 (you’ll remember that was the year that didn’t suck). It’s been a pretty wild ride for us getting Remarkably Funny off the ground, pandemic or no pandemic. But there’s so much talent locally and it’s just a really exciting thing to be a part of. We’ve got about 15 nominations for the NZ Comedy Guild awards over the first two years we’ve been going, plus a national Raw Comedy Quest finalist (Maggie Rogers), which is all pretty unbelievable really. I think a lot of Queenstowners aren’t aware of it, but there’s something pretty special brewing right under their noses.

How was 2020 for Remarkably Funny and the comics involved? What can we expect from you in 2021? Comedy wise, 2020 was actually surprisingly good! Obviously Covid presented all sorts of challenges, but we were able to keep growing despite it and it was great to be able to bring a bit of joy and lightness to people who were having a really rough time. Re 2021: Funny you should ask. We’ve got this really great show on January 12th... That aside, the plan is just to keep on building really. Our fortnightly open mic at Yonder (nominated for Best Live Show at the NZ Comedy Guild awards last year) starts up again on January 19th, and we also have a monthly open mic at Mint Bar in Wānaka (next one will be Feb 11th). These are where the comedy sausage gets made and it’s always a good time to start making your own! We do our best to make it a really fun environment where it’s safe to fail (not that many people do), and our audience are fantastically supportive which helps a lot. Get in touch if you’d like to give comedy a go! And the really exciting development is our new semi-professional show, “Value for Funny”. That’ll be launching in Queenstown on January 28th (also in Cromwell on the 29th and Wānaka on the 30th), and features James Nokise and Laura Davis, a Kiwi/Aussie comedy power couple from the UK pro circuit. I reckon it’s looking like another Remarkably Funny year... (Details for all of those on our Facebook page – @queenstowncomedy, by the way) Comedy Double Feature: Tim Müller and Steven Lyons Tuesday, January 12th Little Blackwood, Queenstown, Show starts 7pm Tickets $15 for one show or $25 for both from trybooking.com

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Rebuilding the Routeburn & Milford Tracks- A YearOn. When the lower South Island was battered by a destructive three-day storm last February, the iconic Routeburn and Milford Tracks bore the brunt. More than a metre of rain fell in the Fiordland National Park & Mount Aspiring National Parks, three times the monthly average, causing dozens of landslides on the tracks, washing out bridges and effectively destroying the Howden Hut. But, implausibly, both tracks reopened from end-to-end last month, in time for the start of the tramping season. The herculean task to repair and revitalise them, bringing some much-needed relief to the communities that earn a crust from them, was completed by an expert team of national and local Department of Conservation staff, hardy contractors and chopper firms. They were led by Tom Hopkins, DoC’s strategic projects manager, who, along with his team, had in March completed a five-year project to build NZ’s newest Great Walk, the Paparoa Track. They faced a huge logistical challenge when they sat down

after the storm to work out how to get the tracks reopen - working through winter and a cold spring on inaccessible sites, where practically all materials had to be choppered in and out. “The Paparoa Track was relatively straightforward in that respect,” Hopkins says, “we just had to get from A to B. “But with this project, there was lots of damage all over the place, lots of bits and pieces. “You’ve got to sort through it, find out what needs to be done at each site, prioritise the work, put a cost to it, work out how long it will take, then press the go button.” Hopkins says there was a similar amount of work needed on both tracks. On the Routeburn, the damage was spread across the length of the 32km Great Walk, which winds through from Routeburn Shelter, on the Glenorchy-side, to the The Divide, on the Te Anau side

Bridges “The most significant work on the Routeburn were the two suspension bridges on the Routeburn Flats. “The Twin Suspension Bridge was completely destroyed, so that needed to be replaced, and there was damage to the other bridge, lots of little bits of damage, including erosion upstream, so there’s been some Gabion baskets put in there for flood protection.” Replacing the 27-metre Twin Suspension Bridge was one of the most technical projects on the Routeburn, while on the Milford the major job was the replacement of the 52m Giants Gate Suspension Bridge. “The vast majority of our structures are designed and inspected by our own structural engineers. We’ve got a team of five around the country including one based in Invercargill. “So, one of the first things that had to happen was inventory the damage and prioritise what we were going to address first and then get the engineer on to designing replacement structures.

A slip at Jurassic Falls in the Arthur Valley, Milford Track. Photo: DoC

Landslides “On the western side of the Routeburn, we dealt with 12 separate sites,” Hopkins says.

“They’ve got that institutional knowledge, the details they use from other structures, and they just need to take into account local conditions, the length, the height of the flood clearance, ground conditions, and then stitch it all together.“ Access to the Lake Sylvan Suspension Bridge was also cut off, so a new set of stairs had to be put in, while erosion damage to the Sugar Loaf Bridge abutment was also fixed, along with several smaller bridges.

“They ranged from just a few metres through to 100-odd metres, in steep country. You’re reinstating the track across the slips and trying to mitigate any rockfall issues that might have dropped out of that. “We’ve had to put in three steel truss bridges between 10 and 14 metre spans on that western side of the Routeburn to bridge gaps that were left by landslides. “In most of these instances the track has been completely destroyed. “On the eastern side, there was a 130-metre realignment between Routeburn Flats suspension bridge and Twins suspension bridge.” On the Milford, by contrast, there were eight major slips and several smaller ones.

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Perhaps the most dramatic damage caused by the storm was to Lake Howden Hut, about 3.4km from the Divide.

West Reef Services Ltd, the contractor that did all the repair work on the western side of the Routeburn, was one of three that had worked with the DoC team on the Paparoa Track.

It was hit by a mudslide in the middle of the night, while 30 people were inside. Some sustained minor cuts and bruises, but there were no serious injuries or fatalities caused by the storms. The trampers, along with scores of others on various tracks, 195 in total, were rescued by helicopter. The hut, though, could not be saved and needed to be removed. “The contract was awarded to Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters and they had some builders in as subcontractors. They smacked that out very quickly,” Hopkins says. “They were only on site for a week to 10 days. There was a bunch of stuff that needed retrieving, stuff that needed breaking down and flying out. “Contractor West Reef was used to realign the track that comes down from Key Summit, across the hut, down towards the Greenstone and then back around the lake shore to a new steel truss bridge across the outlet creek.” DoC is, also rebuilding the 40-bed Mintaro Hut on the Milford Track, at a cost of $3 million.

The others were Wellington-based Abseil Access and Nelson local authority trading enterprise Nealmac Ltd. Abseil Access used eight staff on the projects, while West Reef used five and Nealmac four. “They’re really sharp, understand the work, are good at working in remote locations, establishing camps, working with helicopters, small plant, all that sort of thing,” Hopkins says They’ve completed various tasks, including removal of bits of fallen bridge and the removal of a 26m-long boardwalk from the Milford, while Nealmac completed much of the work on the Milford slips. “Two or three of those were very messy, particularly between Boat Shed and Sandfly Point on the Milford Sound end. “I wouldn’t have wanted to be in there [during the storm], some of the stuff that happened was terrifying. Likewise, on the western side of the Routeburn too, between McKenzie and Howden Hut.” Glenorchy-based John Henderson Construction completed most of the work on the eastern side of the Routeburn. “John’s a very important contractor for us,” Hopkins says. “He’s been working in this space for probably 30 years, primarily on the eastern side. He’s repaired the Lake Sylvan Bridge, Sugar Loaf bridge, Routeburn Flats bridge, another at Junction Flats and the track realignment.” About 20 DoC staff have also worked on the project. They include the three project managers working remotely from Hokitika, the structural engineers, the senior principal rangers - one in Glenorchy and one in Te Anau, their teams and the staff in the district offices. There were also two helicopter firms, Glacier Southern Lakes and Glenorchy Helicopters ferrying people, materials and equipment, racking up hundreds of flights. Hopkins says the workers have operated in challenging conditions including spring snow, particularly the contractors, chasing the goal of reopening in time for the tramping season. “It’s a different beast from working alongside the highway, or something like that. These guys are away from home for extended periods of time. “They’re in remote locations living in quite trying conditions, temporary camps, that sort of stuff.” Their safety was paramount, particularly working with helicopters in poor weather and in steep terrain. “Our gratitude goes to everyone involved; it’s been a real collaborative effort.”

And they’re not finished yet “The first chunk is done, but this is a three-year project.” Work includes rerouting a kilometre of the Dart Track, various other repairs and replacing three suspension bridges, Lake Sylvan, Bedford on the Dart, and Poseidon Creek on Milford. Then the project will move towards more preventative work, especially in light of climate change and growing visitor numbers. Sites in the Hollyford Valley, Lake Marian, Key Summit, the Chasm will be the focus.

Lake Howden Hut, on the Routeburn, was irreparably damaged by a mudslide. Photo: DoC

The big questions about overseas travel for 2021

2021 by David Gibbs

2020 was the year to forget in travel especially if you had planned, like me a mid-year overseas trip. If you were one of the lucky ones who had snuck in a trip overseas before April, congratulations!! But since then, it’s been strictly getting to know our own country again. So, what does the crystal ball hold for 2021 Currently we cannot really go anywhere overseas and the question of where and when we might be able to go by years end is anyone’s guess. All going well, and that’s not looking too good at the moment we hopefully can travel to Australia in a quarantine free travel bubble. Again fingers crossed we get to travel to the Cook Islands, Niue and maybe Fiji in the first quarter of the year, but nothing is official yet. The Cook Islands looks like the first that will come off after the PM and Mark Brown the Cook Islands PM announcing its likelihood just prior to Christmas. Australia was similarly signalled as a travel bubble and that both sides were aiming at the first quarter but that was before the latest outbreak occurred and as it widens across several states, who knows if that timeframe is even still on the table? It looks extremely unlikely however we will be getting to the UK, Europe or the US anytime soon. The UK announced on Tuesday [5th Jan] a third national lockdown as their hospital systems come under extreme pressure from the new strain of the virus. Also, a long way off is the idea of an international cruise. Very few operators are running cruises and for most the idea of jumping on a crowded cruise ship with thousands of other in close proximity doesn’t sound safe. The earliest cruises in this part of the world will start up again seems to be at the beginning of the second quarter though that may be very optimistic. Even if cruise operators were able to get enough tickets sold there is the question of who would staff the cruise ships. Traditionally the crew have come from countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia which have a very high incidence of Covid in the community. The last thing a shipping operator will want is an outbreak on board which would be a PR disaster and kill any fledgling demand.

Which countries are likely to be off limits for some time to come? Where do you start. Our leaders are going to play this one very safely and only act when the medical advice is sound even with a vaccine rollout. Most countries have a herculean task to roll out the vaccine across their populations in sufficient numbers to make it safe to open the borders. When will we see overseas travelers return? Given all the data its still a vexed question. Its also a case of when borders open how long will it take for confidence to return so it is more likely that the tourism boom won’t reappear quickly. The fluidity of borders being closed and quickly will prevent many people from taking an overseas trip even when the borders open. In Australia, which is in a relatively good situation, the politicians have taken to closing borders with each other very quickly which is undermining even interstate travel. All that said while we are probably only looking at the Islands and maybe Australia in the next six months, we should continue to explore one of the greatest places in the world- our own backyard especially as it won’t get any better than now and the rest of the world can wait a little longer.

The significance of the travel bubble with Australia cannot be underestimated for our local economy. After first being mooted in April and delayed by flare ups in various states the latest timeframe was announced in early December as in the first quarter of this year, but it needed sign off on the Australian side. Having the travel bubble would be a massive shot in the arm for our beleaguered tourism and accommodation operators. NZ Ski for one is not planning on Australia being here for the start of this year’s ski season but if we can get it’s going safely it will be the first international travel bridge anywhere in the world. Singapore and Hong Kong tried to get one up and running but were forced to put it into suspension after a spike in cases appeared in Hong Kong. What about the Chinese being allowed back in? It’s been nearly a year since travel with China was halted and its not looking like there is much chance of the borders being re-opened anytime soon. Firstly, the origin of the virus was traced to China and flare ups are occasionally occurring. Its likely travel between China and its neighbours, would be happening before NZ and there is little sign of that.

An Island holiday on the Cook Islands and Niue may be one of the few International destinations available to visit in the next 6 months.

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“Any potential for adverse effects can be appropriately avoided, remedied or mitigated by the measures outlined above to the point where such effects will be less than minor.” When it last ran, at least one scrub fire was believed to be caused by sparks and embers discharged from the engines of the steam locomotives, to the chagrin of the local fire brigade. The locomotives underwent a complete boiler overhaul in 2012-13 to minimise the risk. “This overhaul included the fabrication of new ash collection hoppers and exhaust spark arresting equipment,” the application reads. “This overhaul has significantly reduced the risk of vegetation fires during dry operating conditions.”

“When it is commercially feasible the Kingston Flyer may start to operate on a timetable basis as a commercial tourist attraction. However, the Kingston Flyer would still be made available for charter for social events such as conferences, birthdays, and weddings.”

There will be a pre-start inspection if the service gets up and running again, with fire chiefs notified, while at dry times of the year the Flyer will be followed by a light rail vehicle equipped with a 400-litre water tank and pump.

Since the Flyer last chuffed along the tracks back in 2013, under different ownership, land next to the tracks near the original settlement has been earmarked for housing.

“This will ensure that any potential risk of vegetation fires is minimised as far as practicable.”

Up to 900 houses could be built in the Kingston Village Special Zone. Kingston Village Limited has already been granted non-notified resource consent for the first stage, comprising 217 sections and associated roads and infrastructure. The owners of the Flyer have challenged that through the judicial review process, on the basis they should have been notified so that safety issues could be considered. That includes the need to fence off the track “to minimise unauthorised access to the railway corridor from future residents”. However, the Flyer resource consent application to Queenstown Lake District Council, submitted last week, assumes KVL’s subdivision goes ahead as consented. The Flyer application considers safety and management, fire risk, noise management, parking, ticketing and boarding, and the various restrictions of the district plan, and concludes the “overall effects of the proposal will be less than minor and acceptable, and no persons on adjacent sites will be adversely affected by the proposed commercial recreational activity”.

The vegetation along the rail corridor will also always be maintained at low levels. On noise, the “only appreciable noise sources from the operation of the Kingston Flyer are the occasional discharge of steam whilst stationary, the discharge of steam while moving, and the noise of the rolling stock on the railway line itself,” it states. “This noise is a relatively low level ‘rumble’. People living near the tracks would only be subjected to noise for “four or five minutes over any given day”. The Kingston Flyer will operate at speeds of no greater than 25kmh when passing through the residential areas. It will slow to speeds of 5kmh to 10kmh at level crossings. The applicant is required to have a rail licence issued by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) in accordance with the Railways Act 2005 to be a rail operator. The railway stations, yard, cafe and road crossings, and a liquor license, are also covered in the application. The original Kingston Flyer was a passenger service that operated between Kingston and the Main South Line at Gore from 1878 through to the mid1950s. The railway provided a passageway to Queenstown and the surrounding stations, by meeting up with the lake paddle steamers at Kingston Wharf. Now, it is confined to a relatively short heritage track. It has 245 seats in seven wooden-bodied carriages, pulled by the one of the two locomotives. Restoration work to bring the Flyer back up to an operating standard has been ongoing over the past year. Paul Taylor

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Join the Walter Peak team in one of the following positions and work in a unique location, with travel on the TSS Earnslaw to work included:

Chefs We’re looking for Chefs to join our large kitchen team. Full time hours over the busy summer period.

Food and Beverage Attendants If you’re looking for part time hours or want to pick up some casual shifts, we’d love to hear from you. We also offer a competitive remuneration package, the opportunity for professional growth and some EPIC staff benefits, including the chance to experience some of our legendary products for free. You’ll also have access to discounts across our wider group (Go Orange, Cardrona, Treble Cone and the International Antarctic Centre). Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ. For more information and to apply online, visit our website.

To apply please follow the link: https://cookbrothersbars.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=249 Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Housekeeper Required A great opportunity to join and support our amazing team at The Hills Golf Club in Arrowtown. The right candidate must: • Have excellent attention to detail, a positive attitude, be reliable and flexible • Be able to commit until April/May 2021 • Be available to work in shifts, weekdays and weekends between 6am - 6pm based on a roster beginning early January • Have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa (sponsorship isn’t available) Previous experience in a housekeeping role is an advantage, but not essential as full training will be provided. We offer a supportive, friendly and fun team environment with competitive hourly rates. This is a fixed-term position ending April/May 2021 working a minimum of 25 hours per week with the opportunity to do more. Please forward your CV and application letter to Paige at housekeeping@thehills.co.nz

www.careers.realjourneys.co.nz Maintenance Oﬃcer

We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated and reliable Maintenance Oﬃcer to join our team. This is a part time position working 2-4 days per week (depending on applicant) & includes weekend work. Reporting to the maintenance manager you will be assisting to maintain the presentation of guest rooms, public areas and the exterior of the hotels. The successful applicant will have: • Previous hands-on building maintenance experience; • A passion for delivering exceptional service; • Strong time management skills; • An excellent work-ethic and proven ability to work unsupervised; • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Sponsorship available for the right candidate. Apply at property or email CV and cover letter to MaintQueenstown@theoaksgroup.com.au

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Cleaners required • Must be friendly, honest and reliable. • Have a positive/can do attitude. • Good eye for detail. • This is a hands on role and would suit someone able to work under pressure. • Experience preferred but not essential. • Must have a valid driving licence. Please send C.V. and cover letter to Info@coronetcleaners.co.nz

Sous Chef wanted at Bendix Stables

with excellent communication and time management skills. If you excel in a fast paced environment and are able to produce consistently well ﬂavoured, delicious food then please apply to Ben on 0210 247 4572 or email your CV and covering letter to kitchen@bendixstables.com

FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF

Sherwood is looking for experienced Front of House staﬀ to join their restaurant team. Must have a minimum two years experience in a fast paced hospitality environment, be well presented and an excellent communicator that knows what it is to provide exceptional customer service.

BARTENDER

Is looking for a

Full-time Kitchenhand Food and Beverage Attendant Wild Thyme Bar and Kitchen has a vacancy for an experienced Food and Beverage Attendant.

Please drop your CV into The Cow

We are looking for an experienced, professional Bar Tender to join our team. Must be able to move at pace with a smile, provide excellent service as well as chat to our customers. Cocktail experience required as well as an interest in natural wine and craft beer. Come and join one of NZ’s most progressive hospitality teams and work somewhere that you can be proud of. Email your cv and a cover letter to hayley@sherwoodqueenstown.nz

An honest, reliable and friendly personality is essential. You need to be flexibility to work night shifts and weekends and have a professional appearance. Due to government legislation you must be 20 years of age or over and be legally able to work in New Zealand. Competitive pay rates and benefits offered to successful applicant. Email applications to employment@skycityqueenstown.co.nz

We are currently recruiting for:

• Sous Chef Please email ZQNBS.HR@ihg.com

Experienced brick / blocklayer

Fulltime, must have own transport.

Ph Ash 027 506 3689

PART TIME CLEANER WANTED

CLEANERS WANTED House of Hygiene is oﬀering a full time (30+ hours) positions. The ideal candidates must have: • • • • • • •

positive/can do attitude a excellent eye for details be physically fit and energetic be able to work unsupervised be flexible with hours work potential to progress with the company have a work permit (excellent candidates may be offered sponsorship) • have a full & clean NZ driver’s license Please send your CV to: anny@houseofhygiene.co.nz Better than average wage rates offered. Join a great Health & Safety conscious team!

Please apply by following the link below: https://cookbrothersbars.bamboohr. com/jobs/view.php?id=248

Contract Merchandisers needed in Queenstown,

We’re looking for... duty manager bartender Joe’s Garage Five Mile in Frankton is looking for someone just like you! Be part of our bustling restaurant and bar that prides itself on simple, fast and reliable offerings that have made us famous all over NZ.

10-15hrs p/w, weekdays and Sun evenings available, $20/hr. Must have own transport, full license and working smart phone. Work with well known brands.

Joe’s Five Mile operates 7 days, 7am till late so you must be available to work rostered hours during days, nights and weekends. We offer a competitive remuneration, staff discounts and benefits, plus working at the coolest spot in town. Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Send CV to Laura.Muir@storelink.co.nz

To apply visit: gasolinealley.joes.co.nz/careers/ or email your cv to justinb@joes.co.nz

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Skyline Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s leading tourism operators and most visited attractions. Based in stunning Queenstown, we’re a dynamic award-winning attraction that is revolutionising guest experiences. With a laser sharp focus on our guests, our simple purpose is to deliver world-class leisure and entertainment experiences. As school holidays are fast approaching, we are on the look-out for customer focused super stars to join our team over the busy summer holiday period to continue bringing the fun and smiles to the faces of our guests. Current positions available: • Luge Operator • Kitchen Steward In return we offer great staff benefits including meals, mountain bike and luge passes, staff accommodation, spectacular views and a unique working environment. If you are interested in any of these positions, please apply via our website at https://www.skyline.co.nz/en/queenstown/careers/ We offer a working environment where safety is a high priority. All candidates must agree to comply with the company's health and safety procedures which includes random drug and alcohol testing.

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WE’RE HIRING COOKS / CHEF Our Kitchen crew are masters of good taste & full of the spice of life. We’re looking for Cooks / Chefs to join our Frankton Taqueria team, who’s hungry to join our interactive, open kitchen, engage with customers on a daily basis & get the face-to-face recognition you deserve! To be the key ingredient we’re missing, you’ll need…

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An appetite for authentic Mexican flavours Experience in Cooking/Cheffing/Prepping/Kitchen Hand roles FCP & H&S compliance awareness Ability to support our FOH team, when things heat up To be able to multi-task under pressure, especially during peak service To be a reliable team member, with a zest for great customer service & plenty of good chat + Eligibility to work in NZ + First Aid, LCQ, H&S or cooking qualifications a bonus, but not essential This full-time role (which we can’t promise will be a piece of cake!) will begin ASAP & may require weekends. In return, we offer the chance to be part of our Taco family & as many discounted tacos as you can eat! We’re committed to people, palette, place & planet & are passionate about caring for our team of Taco Enthusiasts. If you want to join a progressive & inclusive workplace, be challenged professionally & have fun while you work, get in touch with an application today.

SEND YOUR CV TO APPLY@TACOMEDIC.CO.NZ

EXPERIENCED BAKER Come and work for The European Bakery - a long established artisan wholesale bakery with a fantastic reputation. Join our artisan baking team! We bake traditional European style breads including ciabatta, Turkish, French style breads and specialise in sourdough. You will need to demonstrate: • Previous artisan bread baking experience and a demonstrable interest/ passion for bread baking. • Experience in dough making from scratch, shaping bread by hand, use of deck and rotational oven. • A real interest in becoming part of our established artisan bread craft. • Want to create and build better and better bread. • Enjoy working in teams. • Are physically fit - frequent heavy lifting and time working on your feet. • Are up for working nights, generally starting around 5pm. • Understand and speak fluent English. • Are an NZ citizen, resident or have a valid work visa. If you think that you are a good fit for this role and want to join a successful team, please apply with a CV and cover letter to info@europeanbakery.co.nz You will need to be available for a trial to assess your skill level for our bakery.

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EXPERIENCED SERVER WANTED

Queenstown’s hottest new Mexican restaurant is looking to add to our Front of House team. • • • •

Genuinely customer centric essential Previous fast paced restaurant experience beneﬁcial Mexican cuisine knowledge advantageous High energy, friendly and positive attitude required

Opportunity to join a wider hospitality family, with great perks company wide. All applications held in strictest of conﬁdence. Must have legal right to work in NZ. Email CV and a bit about yourself to work@futurebars.co.nz

Duty Managers Sought

We are recruiting Duty Managers at both Atlas & Ivy & Lola's. Excellent customer service & strong supervisory skills along with sound beer and wine knowledge are a must. If you also have previous experience hosting along with excellent banter and the desire to go the extra mile we want to hear from you. You will need a current LCQ certiﬁcate and at least 6 months experience in a similar position to be considered for these roles. For Ivy & Lola's please apply to Sara by emailing CV and cover letter to sara@ivyandlolas.com For Atlas please apply to Wes by emailing CV and cover letter to hello@atlasbeercafe.com

Senior Wait Person

Sought for Ivy & Lola's with excellent customer service skills, a positive attitude and cheerful disposition. Please apply with your CV and covering letter to sara@ivyandlolas.com You must have a valid visa/NZ residency to apply for all positions & only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.

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Are you looking for work? We have

BAKER FRONT OF HOUSE positions available. We are looking for experienced hospitality professionals who are enthusiastic,have great communication skills and love all things hospo. Hours negotiable. Contact cafe@vudu.co.nz

Casual retail assistant Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking for a casual retail assistant to tide us over for the next three months in our Shoes Unlimited Queenstown Central store at Frankton. Hours will be varied, approx 18 per week (immediate start). Previous retail experience would be a bonus, but a genuine focus on excellent customer service is more important. Please drop your CV with 2 current referees into our Store - Manager Carol.

Platinum Queenstown Luxury Villas is a 36 three-bedroom apartment property located on Fernhill. We are seeking applications for a FULL TIME (40 hours over 5 days) multi skilled Maintenance and Grounds person. This is a sole charge position responsible for keeping the lights on, water flowing and garden growing. You will be responsible for maintaining the building’s interior and exterior to the highest standard by controlling all preventative and reactive maintenance throughout. Tasks will include but not limited to basic appliance repair, plastering, painting, lawn and garden care, and window cleaning. This position would suit a person with practical experience, good time management and an eye for detail. Excellent communication skills with a "can do helpful attitude" along with previous experience in a similar role are fundamental requirements. You must be able to legally work in New Zealand.

Store Manager Passionate, driven customer service and team player wanted. Must be eligible to legally work in New Zealand. Have full clean New Zealand drivers licence. The right person will need to be physically ﬁt and be able to lift large beds and furniture. An eye for detail is required for style and set up of the store and make the customers experience a great one. Must be able to work weekends. Managerial experience would be an advantage. Please send a Cover Letter and C.V. to ricky@bedsrus.co.nz

Please email your application to admin@platinumqueenstown.co.nz

Are you enthusiastic, hardworking, and delight in the company of curious ducklings? Set on 650 acres of lush green fairways, rolling hills and gentle streams, Millbrook Resort is an internationally acclaimed, luxury lifestyle resort, and we are seeking exceptional people like yourself to come and join our ﬁve-star team. CHEFS KITCHEN HAND

We’re looking for Casual guest Services agent, Casual Steward and Casual and Part Time Food & Beverage Attendants who are efﬁcient, enthusiastic, take pride in their work and can have fun along the way! Please email your CV to daniela.mayagoitia@proinvesthotels.com

GREENKEEPERS FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT Your beneﬁts:

HEAD CHEF Hands on role leading our professional kitchen team at Arrowtown's top cafe. Send us your CV if you’re a creative experienced chef who is passionate about seasonal food and plant based food. Competitive salary/wage and day shifts only. Opportunity to be part of our long term Arrowtown establishment committed to delivering excellent food and hospitality. Must have full NZ visa/residency. Position available from early February. Email hal.jane@xtra.co.nz or come see us at 65 Buckingham St, Arrowtown

Our people are our greatest assets, and we love rewarding our hard-working team members. At Millbrook we encourage learning and professional development. When you join the Millbrook family you will also enjoy: Discounts oﬀ products and services: Easy free car parking: Complimentary staﬀ meals; and a daily travel allowance for team members who live more than 25k from the resort. Begin your Millbrook journey today and apply! mymillbrook.co.nz You must have a valid NZ Work Visa to apply.

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PLUMBER WANTED We are currently seeking applications for a FULL TIME PERMANENT PLUMBER to work at our Arrowtown Branch. Must be eligible to work in NZ & available to start immediately Please phone Stewart 03 442 0117 / 027 444 3323 or email stewart@pbsnz.com

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KAMANA LAKEHOUSE THE place to enjoy the breath-taking views, serves delicious food, sip cocktails and create good vibes with and for our guests. We are looking for: - Full-time Chef De Partie. - Full-time Kitchen Hand. - Room Attendant.

We are a charming and historic craft beer bar and restaurant in the heart of Arrowtown We have 19 beer taps, sourced from over 90 microbreweries throughout New Zealand and a delicious, seasonal menu using locally sourced ingredients to match.

CHEF 2 years experience preferred Must be passionate, practically minded and work well in a fast paced, team environment.

KITCHEN PORTER Commitment over the Summer months essential. Accommodation options available.

You will have an affinity for delivering genuine hospitality and entertaining. So, if you love mixing and creating, you love and live a life surrounded by smiles and laughter, and you want to create that unforgettable experience, then we want to talk to you! As part of our hospitality Dream Team, you must: Previous experience in fine dining fast-paced restaurant. Previous experience advantageous. Can do attitude, can work under pressure Love having fun at work - Let's face it, who likes a dull work environment? Love the opportunities to create and be creative - we are daring... the sky is the limit. Passionate about Cleaning and attention to detail. Full Time and Casual shifts available for the right candidates. Good Remuneration for the right candidate. Send us your current resume with references, include a photo & copy of valid work permit if applicable, to Jagan@nestqt.co.nz

CV/Cover letter to hello@theforkandtap.co.nz

Kamana Lakehouse, 139 Fernhill Rd, Queenstown

We're Hiring ! KITCHEN HAND / CHEF’S ASSISTANT Full time, between 30 and 50 hours per week. Basic starting wage with bonuses paid weekly when sales targets are achieved Experience in a busy kitchen preferred however training will be provided for the right person. Positive outlook on life with a passion for cleanliness and an eagerness to learn about food. This role will consist of, but is not limited to. • Cleaning kitchen pots, pans, utensils, crockery and cutlery. • Basic food preparation and presentation • Following procedures to ensure all food safety requirements are upheld. • Assisting chefs in kitchen operation This position is a mix of both day and night shifts, your own transport to Arrowtown is essential. Please visit www.peoplelikeus.co.nz and follow the ‘Careers’ link We Look forward to meeting you.

Grill Chefs Kitchenhand

Is currently seeking EXPERIENCED CHEF

Front of House/Barista Full Time Hours l Rotating Rosters APPLY ONLINE @ FERGCAREERS.COM Must have valid working rights in New Zealand to apply

If you're interested in joining one of Queenstown's iconic restaurants and bars email your CV to gm@smithscraftbeer.co.nz or apply in person. Valid working visa required.

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DUTY MANAGER REQUIRED

Henry's at Frankton are looking for an experienced Duty Manager to join the team. You must hold a current General managers Certiﬁcate and be able to work ﬂexible hours. Overseas applicants must hold New Zealand Citzenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a valid New Zealand Work Permit. Please email your CV to wakatipu@henrysbws-si.co.nz

Full and part-time positions available for

CHEFS WANTED

CHEF & KITCHEN HAND These positions requires stamina and a positive work attitude. The ideal candidate will have great communication skills and experience in a busy kitchen. We offer daytime hours, a stable roster, and a great working environment. For more information email a cover letter and your current CV to rae@bespokekitchen.nz

Coﬀee experience would be great.

FULL TIME EXPERIENCED COMMERCIAL CLEANER 30 hours per week • Fast paced environment • Must speak English • Need to be ﬂexible with your hours & weekend work as required • Has an eye for details, can work to a very high standard • Must have own vehicle and Drivers License • New Zealand residents or Citizens, legally entitle to work in NZ.

Ph. 021333196

You will need to have experience working in a busy kitchen and the ability to work well under pressure. Baking experience a bonus but not essential. We oﬀer day time hours with a stable roster, a friendly team and plenty of laughs. Must have valid visa.

Cafe Assistant/Barista Looking for an experienced Cafe Assistant/Barista to join our CBD family Ideal candidates must:

FRONT OF HOUSE / CAFE ALL-ROUNDERS To join the team in Frankton asap. Email Ed at: odelaycafe@yahoo.co.nz.

We are looking for passionate creative chefs to join our team.

Customer Service Superstar: Seeking a diligent, committed and enthusiastic individual to join our A-MAZE-ING customer service team. The successful applicant should be willing to go above and beyond to ensure the best possible experience for our customers and take great pride in their work. Main duties include: • Customer Service • Reception and administration • Cleaning • SMASHIT collections

• Have experience working in a fast paced environment, • Be confident working solo on a busy coffee machine, • Have a passion for coffee, food and customer service, • Have at least 1+ year Barista experience & at least 2+ years in the customer service industry, • Have valid visa or right to work legally in NZ, • Be friendly, outgoing & enjoy working in a small family orientated team, • Be punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance. For more information contact us on manager@theexchange.kiwi

Applicants must also be able to work ﬂexible rostered hours; including evenings and weekends. Think you've got what it takes to SMASHIT? Email your CV to: jobs@odysseysensorymaze.co.nz

PAINTER We are looking for an experienced painter to look after the hotels on a minimum 30 hrs/week contract

We're Hiring: Cocktail Bartender

Experience in general maintenance is also an advantage.

Exceptional Cocktail Knowledge Tidy presentation Flexibility working day and night shifts

Chef de partie At least 3 years commerical cooking experience Proven experience in breakfast service Flexibility in working day and night shifts

APPLY ONLINE @ FERGCAREERS.COM Must have the right to legally work in NZ or a valid visa

Apply to: Aidan_hurley@evt.com

Casual Administrator Lakes District Hospital • On an as and when required basis • Monday to Sunday Closing date: Sunday, 24 January 2021 Please apply online: www.southernhealth.nz/work-us

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