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Powerless Local democracy is not in a particularly healthy place if we can’t collectively stop developers even if we want to. Yet, that was the argument put forward by council bosses last week for the $1.7 million (yep, $1,700,000) consultant master planning of Ladies Mile. We can’t stop them, so we’ll tell them what we want instead. A council-commissioned study in 2017 identified the sunny, flat fields on either side of SH6 between Lake Hayes and Shotover Bridge as one of the best places in the Wakatipu Basin for housing. Armed with that, and the national need for new housing, any landowner / developer could drive a truck through the Resource Management Act process all the way to a win in the Environment Court. So, the views of nearby residents and their councillors, at least in terms of opposing any development at all, don’t really matter. I’ll declare an interest here. I am a local resident, but still, that just doesn’t seem right. I’m not saying it’s not accurate and truthful, but how have we ended up in such a powerless position? The major objection is, of course, traffic. Even with bus lanes, park & rides and cycle paths and a new SH6 roundabout to Lake Hayes Estate, adding a potential 3000 residents to that side of the Shotover just doesn’t add up.
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There are many other objections too, such as the loss of rural character and the fact that there appear to be many places closer to town, particularly around Five Mile, which could better accommodate medium and high-density development. But we all know there’s a housing crisis. We all know we need to cut down on private car use, both for the environment and the simple fact that populations are exploding. Self-interest and the greater good rarely align. Perhaps, then, we should applaud the council for getting ahead of the game and pushing for integrated development, complete with new community facilities, expensive though that process is. I do think there’s a way to make everyone happy. The Government recently removed the ability for councils to require developers to provide a minimum number of carparks with housing and commercial buildings. Maybe then, QLDC should go the whole hog and lobby Government for the power to impose a maximum number of carparks - that number being zero. Make all these new developments car-free communities, with no parking whatsoever, save for some restricted drop-offs and short-stay at community facilities. That might bring down the market price of the new housing and also ensure beefed up public transport capacity, which would allow existing residents to redesign our lives for much less reliance on the cocooned, conveniently luxury of our private cars.
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More than 10,000 people attended the 11th Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert, dancing to an all Kiwi line up of Gin Wigmore, Dragon, The Jordan Luck Band, stellar* and Hello Sailor. With the Covid pandemic still putting pause to mass gatherings in many countries, promoter Amanda Calvert says it showed what a fortunate position the country is in. Saturday’s show is a testament to just how lucky we all are. “We take great pride in delivering an awesome experience for our fans, and as we move the tour to the North Island for our remaining two shows in Taupo and Whitianga next weekend, we hope those who haven’t already bought a ticket will do so and come along for a great summer’s day out”. Getting the day underway was Rock Formation Trusts Wakatipu High School band, Haven, with organisers giving them the chance to perform in front of a crowd the size of which they wouldn’t normally have the chance to do.
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Hello Sailor were the first main act on stage of the day. They built a huge following around New Zealand in the late 70’s and beyond, and got the afternoon-long festival rocking with kiwi classics included such hits like Gutter Black, Blue Lady and Billy Bold. Next up was stellar*. Featuring their original band line up that released their first single back in 1998, (Boh Runga, Andrew Maclaren, Kurt Shanks and Chris van de Geer), they punched out their unique kiwi blend of rock and electronica with timeless classics Violent, Part Of Me, Every Girl and All It Takes . By then the afternoon was well underway, and taking to the stage The Jordan Luck Band, headed by Jordan Luck of Exponents fame, powered through a wealth of iconic kiwi anthems including Victoria, Why Does Love Do This To Me, Who Loves Who The Most and I’ll Say Goodbye. As the show rolled into the late afternoon and early evening, fans geared up for the final two acts of the day.
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Having not played live for over 9 months, Dragon were sure to live up to their reputation of being the epitome of New Zealand rock, with songs we all know and love, such as April Sun In Cuba, Are You Old Enough and Young Years forming part of their set list. Multiple music award winner, Gin Wigmore, best known for her raspy and unique voice, completed the day with a repertoire of her unmistakable songs that everyone wants to hear including Hey Ho, Kill Of The Night and Man Like That.
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But many residents appeared unconvinced by the plans, with several pointing out that the push for people to use public transport as an alternative to cars does not align with the needs of families and tradies.
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Other concerns aired included the need for development at all, the decision to include high density housing, whether the growth of Cromwell and associated traffic had been considered, the potential of new schools, playing fields and community facilities to draw in more traffic, and how the masterplan will actually be enforced.
Planning boss Tony Avery explained the land, surrounding the Ladies Mile SH6 corridor, has a number of positive attributes for development, including being flat and sunny, with no natural hazards, and close to their own neighbourhoods.
On the latter questions, particularly, residents did not receive convincing answers. Queenstown’s mayor Jim Boult says it’s not a foregone conclusion that development will take place. He pledged that he won’t support the development of Ladies Mile without a robust plan to tackle traffic “and at this point in time, I’m not convinced”.
“I did a little survey in the car myself, and I reckon every second vehicle I passed was a van or a ute, or some sort of commercial vehicle, so it’s a bit naive to say hang up your tools, put them in a bus and go to the building site. “Then you’ve got families with kids and people travelling south, so it’s a complex problem and will need a complex answer.” But, there’s practically no chance that will include bluesky mass transit projects such as a gondola or trackless trams, said council boss Mike Theelen, as Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s funding model and $35 billion shortfall won’t allow it. National planning laws and the Government’s push to provide more affordable housing means “it would be very difficult to stop if you’ve got a committed developer prepared to work through the system”, including the Environment Court. Instead, Queenstown Lakes District Council is attempting to exert some control over the nature of the development through a $1.7 million masterplan. It’s being produced by Auckland consultants, with a focus on medium to high density housing, community facilities, schools and transport hubs, including a possible park and ride. Community association chair Antia Golden says last week’s meeting, at Shotover Primary School, was organised to provide a forum where locals could get direct answers to their concerns about the masterplan, particularly traffic and potential overdevelopment. The association also hoped to give residents an idea of the scale of what’s proposed. Ladies Mile is the main route into Queenstown from Cromwell and beyond, but all traffic must cross the capacity-constrained Shotover bridge and into congested Frankton. The council’s traffic strategy manager Tony Pickard detailed the host of transport improvements aimed at freeing up congestion along Ladies Mile, including a roundabout at the Howard’s Drive junction, which leads to Shotover Country and Lake Hayes Estate, potentially another route into Lake Hayes Estate, a bus lane, a massive upgrade of Frankton’s BP roundabout, cycle routes, rerouting traffic through Arthur’s Point and major improvements to other parts of the local road network.
Boult did end on a positive note, however, saying people were concerned about the development Lake Hayes Estate, Shotover Country and Queenstown Country Club in the past, but they’d turned out to be positive additions to the town. “I guess the point is things change. Things do move on. “Here we are, lots of landowners around here want to develop their properties and to come back to the point Tony was making, if we don’t have a masterplan there’s a fair old chance a number of those landowners will go to Environment Court and get what they want, and it might not suit us, so we’re better to have the masterplan. “That’s not to say development will take place, it’s simply to say let’s have a look at it.”
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Ultimate Hikes raises $125k for Starship Foundation Queenstown based guiding company, Ultimate Hikes, has raised $125k for the Starship Foundation through a dedicated charity walk, Hike for Starship. Fifty keen participants booked Hike for Starship and headed off on their five-day guided walk along the Milford Track on Thursday last week, with all proceeds from the trip going to the Starship Foundation for Starship Hospital’s Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The money raised will help fund the expansion of Starship’s PICU, creating another ten beds in the unit. Starship Hospital Paediatric Intensivist Dr Anusha Ganeshalingham said her team were thrilled by the generous support from the Queenstown tourism business. “These funds help immensely in the expansion of our unit, providing critical services to an ever-growing population of children and accommodating advancing technology that will enable us to do more than we’ve ever been able to do as the national centre of child health care.”
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Her colleague at Starship Hospital, Dr Helen Evans, is participating in the charity walk and said she’s always been up for a challenge and loves supporting a good cause. “Completing a Great New Zealand Walk has been on my bucket list for a while so when this opportunity came up I thought it was a great time to tick it off. “I’ve also had a significant birthday recently and was meant to be traveling to Peru to complete the Inca Trail to celebrate. So this is now my new Inca Trail moment.” Ultimate Hikes General Manager Noel Saxon said it was a privilege to support such a worthy cause. “The donation will contribute to a much-needed service for sick children from around New Zealand. “It’s a cause close to our chairman Sir John Davies’ heart, and something we’re very proud of. We are also delighted that Real Journeys has contributed the boat rides and cruise on Milford Sound which is part of our Milford Track guided walk package.” Ultimate Hikes is the only company in New Zealand to offer all-inclusive guided hikes with private lodging along the Milford and Routeburn tracks
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COMMUNITY NOTES Feel like you got to get out? Got to Get Out is a social enterprise community adventure group with a mission to get our community active, outdoors, connected and healthy. Since 2015 they’ve organised hundreds of outdoor trips, hosted through their Facebook page. Many of Got To Get Out events are FREE.
This is an Intermediate/Advanced grade hike and kicks off at the Events Centre Car park at 6:30pm. It will go from there to the Remarkables Ski Field road to the base (1600m), walk up to ridge line (1980m) via ski slopes. Rug up and have dinner or cups of tea whilst soaking in the beautiful sunset at 08:39pm over the Wakatipu basin. Then it’s a walk down in the moon light which is scheduled to be nearly a full moon, back to cars before heading back to the start point. Walking up and down the ski slope is quite easy although a little steep at times, there is a few meters of more technical terrain to navigate near the top which places this outing squarely in at a medium difficulty. If you are keen and due to the higher difficulty of this hike please message community leader Mark Pilbrow (dilbasour@gmail.com) and let him know your level of experience before joining this trip.
During February there are two Got To Get Out Queenstown Adventurers There is an easy and child friendly hike in Glenorchy to Lake Sylvan! And for the more adventurous a hike up to the Remarkables Ridge in the Remarkables ski field to watch the sunset! Glenorchy is an easy grade hike. Its arranged by volunteer community leaders with the aim of getting the community outdoors, active, and connected. Starting at Noon at the One Mile car park by the round- a-bout on Lake esplanade and Glenorchy Road before heading out to Glenorchy. The Lake Sylvan campsite is a further 25 minute drive around to the west side of the Dart River braid then up to the Routeburn Road. The hike aims to start from Lake Sylvan Campsite and takes the Historic tramway 1.5 Hrs to Lake Sylvan, have a picnic and snacks, maybe take a dip before heading back cars via main track. The track winds through historically logged Red Beach forest, is well formed, even footed, mostly quite wide an easy grade and almost entirely flat all creek crossings are bridged. It’s an easy, entry level walk, also great for kids. Later in February, is the hike up to the Remarkables Ridge in the Remarkables ski field to watch the sunset!
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Friday 26 February 2021 - 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM Meet at Queenstown Events Centre, Joe Oconnell Drive Register at Eventbrite.co.nz NOTE: Both trips are capped - so please make sure you get a ticket, and only come if you have a ticket. If you need to cancel, please do so in enough time that someone else can take your spot.
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Gardening with Dr Compost Mulching our way into a new year Words Ben Elms
In summer, our garden soil can quickly end up parched, so we need to cover it to avoid soil compaction and any negative effects on soil biology, structure and available nutrients. Mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of soil. It’s a food source for our bacteria, fungi, worms and our growing plants. It always amazes me at the end of a crop’s growing season when that mulch has all but disappeared.
3. Comfrey – Once you’ve established a patch of comfrey away from your vegetable garden it just keeps on giving with a multitude of uses. Chop generous amounts and spread thickly around your plants. It provides cover and breaks down rapidly releasing its nutrients. You can just keep on using all season long and it will cost you nothing.
So, what can we mulch with?
1. Straw – Spray-free if you can. My favourite in this category is lucerne (alfalfa) hay as it has a high nitrogen content compared to a wheat or barley straw, it also breaks down quicker, acting like a slow release fertiliser. Pea straw can be good, but I find it likes to blow away. Be wary of the higher chemical warfare used in the growing of pea straw.
2. Weeds – Weeds that haven’t gone to seed can be harvested and used as mulches providing plenty of nutrients. Beware of those in flower they can still turn to seed and watch out for them re-rooting on the soil’s surface. Here’s where all those annoying dock leaves can come in useful...
4. Woodchips – Beware, these can do more harm than good as they suck nitrogen out of your soil. They’re best applied when they’re in full rotting down mode. It also helps if they’re from deciduous trees rather than the more common pine species available. 5. Compost – Compost can come in many sizes, it’s not always soil-like. So, use those chunkier composts as mulches.
6. Living mulches – The ‘Three Sisters’ (corn, beans and squash) is a classic example of a living mulch in action. We can grow living mulches around other plants. A crop of broccoli or cabbage can have alfalfa or lupins sown around them. These plants fix nitrogen and add valuable carbohydrates to the soil to help our all-important bacteria and fungi populations. Then there’s all the organic matter they’re growing; trim them regularly and BOOM, you’ve got more free mulch.
Dr Compost aka Ben Elms is a permaculture and gardening expert who’s been operating in the unusual Central Otago climate for over 20 years. Funded by QLDC and delivered by Wanaka Wastebusters, the Dr Compost project aims to reduce organic waste going to landfill. Got a question? Check out @drcompost on Facebook or benelms.com
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Arts+Culture Always look on the bright side: British comedy in the gardens By Bethany G. Rogers
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Remarkable Theatre are looking at the brighter side of life with their 12th annual gardens promenade show, ‘The Bright Side’. Since 2010, the community theatre group has performed a series of short scenes in promenade theatre style, in the Queenstown Gardens every January. This year, they’ll perform eight shows over 29th – 30th January, with a British comedy theme. Jane Robertson has been involved with Remarkable Theatre’s garden shows since its inception. “I have been involved in every single show as an actor, but this is the first time I have been Creative Director. I have compiled the programme and put the show together. I’ve taken pieces from classic British comedy – a theme we have used in the past because the source material is so rich.” The material has been inspired by British comedy shows from the 70s, 80s and 90s, many of which Jane enjoyed while growing up. There’s themes from The Two Ronnies, Fawlty Towers and Not the 9 O’Clock News through to comedy stalwarts like Victoria Wood and Catherine Tait. “It’s called the Bright Side because I wanted to present something that was bright and fun. Humour is something that we have to embrace… we have to address all the mental, financial and living challenges we’ve had over the past year and continue to have. It’s made to show a brighter side of life and there’s some pretty interesting personalities and we want to show that it ‘takes all sorts’ – it’s these personalities which make the world a better place.” Though it is promenade theatre, Jane says there’s not too much walking around involved and the show is suitable for children. Audience members are invited to bring a donation (cash or EFTPOS), their own chairs and refreshments. The show lasts approximately 80 minutes. Between scenes, the audience will be taken to the next performance site by guides; “there’s four of them and they’re all cameos of well-known literary characters… I won’t say any more, I’ll leave that there…” Jane jokes that it’s been a bit like “organising a wedding” and there is a bad weather contingency plan (this will be announced on radio and social media if the need arises). Organising the show has been “stressful, but hugely enjoyable” and she’s looking forward to seeing the audience reaction.
Learn To Draw Historical Buildings with Megan Huffadine Learn how to sketch historic buildings in Arrowtown using water soluble pencils to create a painterly drawing. This is a one day ‘plein air’ workshop and is suitable for absolute beginners and those wanting to explore a new drawing medium. This will include learning how to construct a drawing, working with perspective as well as creating shading using water soluble pencils. Megan Huffadine is a Bannockburn based artist and teaches drawing and stone carving at Otago Polytechnic’s Cromwell Campus as well as undertaking private painting classes. Megan has an interest in history and heritage. Megan is also an exhibiting artist. Cost $95 ($85 for ACAS members). Email anne.mackersy@gmail.com to register your interest. Maximum 10 participants. When: Saturday, Feb 13th from 9:30 – 3:30 Where: Meet at Arrowtown Museum verandah, Buckingham St, at 9:30am
(Wet weather venue is the Athenaeum Hall and working with photos as source material.)
“I have seen how we’ve done the annual gardens show develop over the years. But I’ve always had ideas about what I might do if I was in the driving seat. […] I’ve had great support from our crew. There’s sub-directors, but I have the overall creative eye and I’m thrilled with the support we’ve had – there’s about 30 people in the cast. It’s huge. I’m blown away and excited that it’s finally about to happen!” From very, very large props to hilarious lines from a golden era of British comedy, the show promises to be great fun for all. “It’s fun, it’s free and it’s great local theatre, please come and support us.”
Where: Queenstown Gardens (meet at the band rotunda) When: Friday 29 January: 6pm & 8pm
Saturday 30 January: 2pm, 4pm & 6pm Sunday 31 January: 2pm, 4pm & 6pm
Consider bringing a donation, and your own chair and snacks.
Gypsy Jazz Duo - Fiona Pears & Connor Hartley-Hall Violinist Fiona Pears and guitarist Connor Hartley-Hall share a love of Gypsy jazz. This music was originally made famous by legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt and French virtuoso violinist Stéphane Grappelli, when they formed the ‘Quintette du Hot Club de France’ back in the 1930s. Take a virtual trip to the South of France from the comfort of the concert. The music Fiona and Connor will be performing in their upcoming shows will be a mix of fiery Gypsy jazz, heartwarming ballads and some wellknown classics such as ‘ Czardas ‘ and ‘Dark Eyes’. Cost: Free. When: Sunday, 7th February from 2pm Where: Buckingham Green, Arrowtown (Wet weather venue is the Athenaeum Hall)
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MP for Southland
We are well into January already and 2020 is well behind us. Many will be hoping for some form of normality this year. While we continue our battle with Covid-19 we can only hope 2021 will see a more prosperous year for many. While Christmas seems like somewhat of a distant memory, I hope you all had an enjoyable day with friends and family. It was fantastic to see Queenstown bustling with people over the festive season. We can only hope that we will soon be graced with our neighbours from across the Tasman so that our operators can keep their doors open. I wrote to the Tourism Minister at the end of last year prior to the Prime Minister’s announcement there would be a Trans-Tasman bubble in the first quarter of this year. After meeting with businesses here and in Te Anau, it was evident people needed more information and certainty to be able to plan. Our tourism businesses need to know the criteria necessary for the Trans-Tasman bubble to go ahead so they can plan for the months and years ahead. While the initial announcement is good news, our businesses need more information. They need to know what boxes will need to be ticked so they can decide whether they keep drawing on their mortgage, keep staff on or in some cases hire more staff We’re not asking for a set date, we are just asking for some information to enable our businesses to plan as many are in very difficult situations, some operating on 10% of their annual takings for this time of year. This information would provide certainty and a light at the end of the tunnel for many tourism businesses in Central Otago and Southland. I will continue to lobby for the community to get these answers from the Government. There are also still many issues with Immigration and my team and I have been working hard to assist where possible. National’s Spokesperson for Immigration is aware of the ongoing problems and will be looking to come to Queenstown to hear from some of those affected. It’s not an easy fix but I am doing what I can to raise the issues. We’ve had some fantastic events over the past few weeks throughout the Lakes District and it was great to see some of you out and about. I’m looking forward to getting stuck in again this year and working hard for you. My Queenstown office has reopened after the break, so if you need any assistance, as always, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
It’s Friday again and another week has rocketed by. So much for life being slower with our borders closed. Maybe it’s because the seasons are so unseasonable? My hydrangeas are delighted with the weather gods at the moment - nothing they like more than regular heavy showers to keep their toes damp and their leaves green and juicy. I’m quite partial to a lie-in with a good book when the rain’s pounding down, too, but I have missed that nice big yellow thing in the sky. Are anyone else’s wardrobes overflowing? I’ve put my winter clothes away several times since September, and as soon as I’ve done it, there’s snow on every mountain top and I have to haul them out again. Half of the Wakatipu seems to be up north, basking in sunshine as we sit here shivering and sodden. It’s so tough on the fruit growers - they’ve got all those flights to China ready to take the export cherries, but the rain has put annoying dents on the crop, so they don’t qualify as export grade. The upside for us is that cherries are cheaper, but even a glutton like me can’t eat that many and somehow I think cherries need to be eaten in the sunshine. If you need a warm up, head along to the salsa classes at Qpact on Tuesday nights - my girlfriend and I have been talking about it for over a year now, after the salsa school did such a terrific show at the Cancer Ball in 2019 (those heady days when friends from overseas flew in to NZ for balls). Finally we made it, paid our $10 and had an hour of breathless, sweaty giggling. There were so many handsome young men, and we felt a bit sad for them .They were probably hoping to enjoy dancing with sexy young girls, but they were so polite and lovely to these doddery old crones whose feet did completely different things from everyone else’s. There’s a huge salsa festival from April 8-11 here - it looks amazing. By then, I’m hoping to have mastered the first basic steps, but I’m not putting any money on that hope. And for more music thrills, don’t forget the Queenstown Jazz Orchestra and Rodger Fox are playing at the Memorial Hall on Feb 27, and there’s Twilight Opera in the Garden on February 21st. Then on March 21, there’s a big concert at Coronet Peak with Drax Project and Broods playing - our friends around the world are just so incredulous that these sort of events are still happening. As if there’s not enough going on in the Wakatipu, I scooted down to see the Ralph Hotere and Colin McCahon exhibitions - they’re only on till the end of February, and Dunedin is such a great little city, it’s well worth the beautiful drive down. Our friends are sailing a yacht to Stewart Island next week (looks too little for those big seas) so we sat in the marina telling lies and drinking as the sun set, and then decided to eat at Plato. It’s been around for ever, and while it’s hard to find, it’s the very best fish restaurant in the South - don’t you love it when restaurants just stick with the thing they’re great at? And if you’re ever in Dunedin on a Saturday, the farmers’ market is sensational - Afife from Lebanon makes fig jam with rosewater and anise so delicious that it’s hard not to keep eating spoonfuls of it, and Syrian Abdal (he’s only been here since 2017 and already speaks better English than lots of us) was cooking pide bread and spreading his spicy sauces and yoghurt cheese on it. How could I resist buying jars of his yummy produce? I couldn’t.
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Job Ads slow in December.
Job data released for Queenstown this week by JobFix shows an 82% drop in job numbers in the six months to the end of December compared with 2019. However, the number of openings has been growing consistently since May, both November and December averaged 105 job openings each week, this compared to an average of 245 last year. Not surprisingly the local jobs market has changed significantly in that time which reflects the health of different sectors in the region and in the labour pool that is available. With accommodation providers struggling with occupancy the requirement for staff has dropped 86%, whereas construction and food and beverage continue to face shortages, though not as severe as last year. JOB ADS TOTAL
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A stand-down period where some essential skills visa holders would normally have to leave New Zealand for 12 months will be postponed until 2022. Seasonally January is the last peak month before the number of roles available flattens or declines if we follow our traditional employment profile. This will continue through to the middle of the year before the cycle returns to growth. Local economic conditions this year however could go either way making predictions more complicated than usual.
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Finding staff, before the summer remained challenging, especially prior to the government enabling migrant workers to stay in New Zealand for longer. While a challenge it was easier than at the same time last year when there were 1000 jobs available in Queenstown vs the 360 jobs this year. The government recognised the national economy is bouncing back faster than anticipated and moved at the end of last year to ease some of the pressures on the horticulture and tourism industries. Those changes included employer-assisted work visa holders who had their visas expire between January and July and will now have their visas automatically extended by another six months. Working holiday visas were also extended by six months and the restrictions have been relaxed on the maximum duration of work permitted.
Some of the factors that will play into the forecast include: • The travel bubble with Australia creating greater demand and increased income. • Delays in supply lines especially for construction projects forcing rescheduled projects. • Key employees moving out of the region coupled with fewer arrivals. • Increasing competitiveness for some staffing categories • Business start-ups and closures changing a ‘normal’ employment profile. Source JobFix.co.nz
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Client Manager (or future Partner…?) Are you ready to make your mark in Queenstown? Despite the challenges that 2020 has provided, Affleck O’Meara remain in growth phase supporting a diverse client base covering everything from tourism to construction and all the pieces in between. The firm has four offices across the Southern Lakes / Central Otago area and is led by four inspirational and hands-on Partners. We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join our team. This could be the next big opportunity for the right candidate who can understand the “bigger picture” and want to help their clients and team realise their true potential. In turn, we aim to help you realise your own true potential. What would you be doing? • Preparation of NZ Financial statements and tax returns for all entity types • Advisory work for clients including feasibilities, budgeting and general commercial advice • Managing workflow for Queenstown team • Reviewing work submitted by junior staff • Liaising with clients and handling their enquiries and requirements • Management reporting for clients including cashflow forecasting etc • Advanced project advisory work including valuations, corporate restructuring etc (full training/mentoring to be provided) What skills do you need to apply? • 5+ years’ experience in NZ public practice • Ability to prepare & interpret financials and tax positions for all types of entities and industries • Sound understanding of the NZ tax system • Ability to liaise well with staff and clients and share your wisdom in a straight forward, easy to understand manner • Experience with preparing client management reports including budgets, cashflows etc. • Experience in working with Xero, MS Office and other comparable programmes This is not your average garden variety accounting environment. The firm believes in doing their absolute best for all clients, handsomely rewarding our superhero staff for their efforts and just being plain good guys. We set no limits as to how far you can progress with us. We will support & nurture you to enable you to achieve all your career goals – even to become Partner if that is your ultimate goal. The firm’s employees come from varied backgrounds and all staff have access to the senior Partners. This gives everyone the opportunity to learn from the best and to be part of a fantastic culture with a healthy work/life balance which encourages our superheroes to stick around for a long time.
Join our Woo Crew… If you hold a current Duty Managers certificate, love working as part of a friendly team, delivering exceptional customer service and know a thing or two about hospitality Madam Woo has just the job for you! If you are interested in being part of our fabulous Woo Crew send your CV to recruitment@gotocollection.co.nz
So, if you’re ready to showcase your skills and can demonstrate experience in the required areas, please send us a CV & covering letter to christine@affleck.co.nz
Need someone now? There are currently over 300 willing jobseekers ready to work in the Queenstown area.
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Are you enthusiastic, hardworking, and delight in the company of curious ducklings?
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
Administrator Lakes District Hospital
This is a busy, varied and often challenging clinical administration role. Don’t miss this opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team. Apply today! • Permanent 40 hours/week • Includes evenings and weekends Closing date: Sunday, 31 January 2021. Apply online at www.southernhealth.nz or email theonette.ramsden@southerndhb.govt.nz
We are currently recruiting for:
• Demi Chef • Commis Chef • F&B Attendant (part time) Please email ZQNBS.HR@ihg.com
ONE DOG FURNITURE Cabinet maker / joiner We are looking for a qualified joiner / cabinet maker with at least 5 year experiance to join our team at our Glenda Drive factory,
Joinery skills are essential ,both in cabinet making and timber machining,
Driver Wanted
A full clean driver licence would be advantage. To apply please send CV to onedogfurniture@yahoo.co.nz
CHEF DE PARTIE QT Queenstown is looking for an experienced CDP to join the creative kitchen team
Fulltime, must have own transport.
Ph Ash 027 506 3689
Your benefits: 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! www.mymillbrook.co.nz You must have a valid NZ Work Visa to apply
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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
Email: mohammednadheem@hotmail.com
Experienced brick / blocklayer
COMMIS CHEFS / APPRENTICE CHEFS SOUS CHEF GREENKEEPERS SPA RECEPTIONIST
We make a full range of joiner and furniture items, You will need experience in solid timber and panel work,
MN Automotive & Breakdown Services Ltd
We urgently require a driver with authority to drive in NZ .Applicants must hold Open Work Visa or NZ Residence. Full NZ Class 1 License, must have good area knowledge.
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.
• Minimum of 3 years experienced is required in highly regarded kitchens/restaurants • Must be available to work a 7 day rotating roster including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays • Have an industry qualification • Be available for an immediate start within the next 2 weeks • Great opportunities for career progression If this sounds like you, please apply to: Morgan_Fraisse@evt.com
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
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We are currently looking to fill some
PART TIME SECURITY ROLES About the position: The security team is the first point of contact for all of our patrons and are a direct extension of our brand. It is vital that they provide a warm welcome to our guests, and continue that rapport throughout the evening. While a large portion of the role is upholding the Sale and Supply of Liquor Act, and the terms of our license, the focus of our security team is to host rather than enforce - "bouncers" need not apply. Our ideal candidate will: • Share our pride and passion for the venue and display it in every aspect of the role • Be a team player • Have strong communication skills • A level head, and the ability to remain calm under pressure Core Duties include: • Proactively monitoring intoxication within the building • Reporting and Coordinating with the Head of Security • Treating all customers like a friend • Managing and Deescalating conflict • Upholding the Sale and Supply of Liquor Act 2012 • Checking ID’s • Talking with customers to identify level of intoxication Candidates may have experience but this is not required. COA is a plus BUT training will be provided before you start. To apply please follow the link: https://cookbrothersbars.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=235 Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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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:
POSITION AVAILABLE Wall cladding / Roofing / Maintenance Must have practical hands on knowledge of Building materials, power/hand tools. Own vehicle, flexible work hrs, $$ for the right person.
Txt 0220460760 for call back
- Full-time Chef De Partie. - Full-time Kitchen Hand. - Room Attendant.
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:
Experienced Qualified Joiner Wanted • Must have NZ residency or valid work visa • Must be trade qualified in timber joinery • Must have minimum 5 year’s experience in a similar position • Must hold current full drivers licence • This is a full-time role We are also offering a Joinery Apprenticeship to the right applicant
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
To apply please email your CV to: queenstown.joinery@xtra.co.nz
Kamana Lakehouse, 139 Fernhill Rd, Queenstown
SSM Holdings Ltd
Driver Wanted We urgently require a driver with authority to drive in NZ .Applicants must hold Open Work Visa or NZ Residence. Full NZ Class 1 License, must have good area knowledge. Email: rizassm0486@gmail.com
ROOM ATTENDANTS QT Queenstown & Rydges Queenstown has an excellent opportunity for room attendants to join our friendly team. You must be committed to delivering the highest standard of presentation, cleanliness and guest experience that QT Queenstown/ Rydges Queenstown has to offer. Please apply to kim_haynes@evt.com if this is the dream job you have been waiting for.
Wait Person Wanted If you have excellent customer service skills & a cheerful disposition along with sound beer and wine knowledge then we want to hear from you. A current LCQ certificate or the ability to obtain one would be an advantage. Please apply to Wes by emailing CV and cover letter to hello@atlasbeercafe.com
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DRIVER/DELIVERY PERSON for Chilled Dairy Distribution. We are looking for an experienced Office Manager to join our team You will manage all aspects of the finance and administrative functions for b&b Interiors and BBS Group including HR and Health and Safety. This role is 30 hours a week with the possibility of increased hours as the company grows. You will have the following attributes: • Proven experience in a similar accounts based role • Understanding of construction procedures and principles • Experience with payroll and HR processes • Experience with MS Office, Xero, Dropbox and Fergus • Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards • Outstanding communication skills • Excellent organisation and time management skills
Minimum 30 hours with possibility of more. TILING PLUS is looking for tillers and tiller assistants to work in the Otago area.
FLOOR AND WALL TILLERS Requirements: Knowledge and experience in the tiling area (BCITO is required); High level of responsibility, reliability and attention to detail; Ability to work independently as well as part of a professional team; Have your own car and tools; Hold a full clean drivers license.
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Must be a team player. Fit and reliable. Must have a class 2 licence.
Please send CV and enquires through to
admin@alpinemilk.co.nz
TILLER ASSISTANTS Requirements: High level of responsibility, reliability and attention to detail; Ability to work independently as well as part of a professional team; Basic mathematical skills; Have your own car and tools; Hold a full clean drivers license.
Part-time Kitchenhand
If you would like to be part of our team, please send an email to tiling.plus@yahoo.com
Please drop your CV into The Cow
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If this sounds like a position that motivates you and you would like to know more about this opportunity then please express your interest by emailing a cover letter and your CV to: accounts@bbinteriors.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
Full-time / Part-time positions have become available at Dorothy Browns Cinema, bookstore and Balcony gin bar. If you are an enthusiastic, energetic person with experience in hospitality and an interest in film and books then please apply in writing via email to The Manager, dorothy@dorothybrowns.com Closing date: Friday 5 February
Cellar Door Duty Manager Join the Nockie’s Palette team in their new Cellar Door at Stoneridge Estate Lake Hayes. This opportunity will allow a motivated & pro-active individual a chance to show off their food & beverage skills whilst promoting Nockie’s Palette Wines to our customers. Our preferred candidate will have F&B experience and a Managers License Tasks will involve
CHEFS!!! Need a change or fresh to town, come join a great team in a fun local environment. Modern kitchen with a variety of shifts available, great pay, classic dishes done really well.
BARISTA / SERVER We want Fun outgoing people to join our team looking after 'The Locals' of Lake Hayes, competitive rates of pay, flexible shifts and the opportunity to develop in Liquor Qualifications should this be another area of interest. Contact: mark@thehayes.co.nz
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All aspects of customer service Wine Tastings Training new staff Assigning staff duties Open up and close down Stock taking & orders Responsibility for Cellar Door
Part Time & Casual Cellar Door Assistants We also have an opening for part time or casual employees at our Cellar Door. Applicants must have the correct visa to work in New Zealand. Please email a cv and cover letter stating which role you are applying for through to Kirsten Adams: admin@nockiespalette.com
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