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We publish our 800th edition today On the 5th July back in 2005, the Lakes Weekly Bulletin hit the streets for the very first time. That edition was just 4 pages. This week we celebrate our 800th edition. Not bad going especially considering the last twelve months, in fact our 750th edition was a digital copy during 2020 lockdown and very low key indeed. Time has flown since those early days and we have continually evolved to remain relevant to Queenstown. The Lakes Weekly started in recognition of the fact that for local business, trying to get the message out and attract customers and staff at a reasonable price was a serious problem. We did not really have a plan on how we were going to change the status quo. All we knew was we wanted to create a place to buy and sell stuff, advertise to potential customers, and find staff. So, with the classic kiwi can do attitude, we decided to just give it a go and dive in blind. None of us at the time had experience in media so we did things differently. Our unique distribution into the hands of every business in the district, this editorial on the front page not buried within. Some things worked and some did not but with a bit of luck and some good judgement we have had more wins than losses and the Lakes Weekly continues to grow despite the worldwide dominance of American behemoths Facebook and Google. We have adapted and remain focused on the hyper local. We get fantastic feedback from you, our readers, which helps drive our decision making.
The current team that brings you the LWB Scott Stevens, Ferg Spary, Ana Salvi, Cat Mercer, Kendale McLeod, Kylee Evans David Gibbs (absent Andy Brinsley and Renato Baldichia)
The strength of the Lakes Weekly is the strength of our team. Past and present, they have been incredible, making it happen. There is a lot that goes into producing the edition every week; from the regular contact with clients, engaging our wonderful regular contributors, the graphics team who design ads, lay out the publication for proofing, making last minute changes before it goes to print in Alexandra. The window to turn around each issue is tight and ODT Print who have done the printing job for us every week for 12 years now have not missed a beat. Thanks team! One of the exciting things has been seeing The Lakes Weekly develop into The Queenstown Media Group and experiencing the growth of our JobFix brand and the Queenstown App which has given us both satisfaction and confidence that we are indeed, delivering for our local community. That’s you, our readers and fellow local businesspeople. We are extremely proud of what we have achieved up to this point, and this sense of pride is highlighted more than ever when we see people walking down the street clutching their copy, flicking the pages, engrossed. Keep reading, enjoy and thanks for supporting local media.
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A draft Masterplan and associated planning rules are now available for community feedback. In summary, the Masterplan includes a wide mix of development densities, opportunity for improved bus services, local facilities such as a town centre, a primary and a high school; and a community and sports centre. GET INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY! The draft Masterplan, planning rules and feedback forms can be found at: letstalk.qldc.govt.nz/ladies-mile-masterplan Council office or Library
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Queenstown Trails Trust’s $20.7 million project to expand and improve its network has today received a massive funding boost. The government has approved new funding of $6.745 million from Nga Haerenga, the NZ Cycle Trails Fund. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash made the announcement in the resort this morning, just a day after announcing $20 million in funding to help the district diversify its economy, part of $200 million to help tourism communities. “The Queenstown Trail is one of the most popular Great Rides and a major contributor to the local economy,” Nash says. “It is currently a hub and spoke network of more than 120 kilometres of recreational, connector and commuter tracks, linking Queenstown, Arrowtown, Gibbston, Lake Hayes Estate and Jacks Point.
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“The new project will improve the trail by realigning it, turning it into a more clearly defined world-class, multi-day cycle route that showcases the history, culture, landscapes, and vineyards in the Wakatipu Basin.”
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The improved trail is expected to attract an additional 65,100 users by 2033. It’s seen as both a recreational trail and also an environmentallyfriendly, active way to commute around Queenstown. The project itself will involve about 28 full time jobs each year over the five-year build. The Queenstown Trails Realignment Project will be undertaken in three stages. Stage 1 & 2 are 30km of trail extensions connecting Arthurs Point to Arrowtown and Tuckers Beach to Arthur’s Point. It includes a new pedestrian bridge at Tucker Beach. Stage 3 will connect Jacks Point, Lake Hayes Estate and Gibbston Valley, with a new pedestrian bridge at Boyd Road. Queenstown Trails Trust chief executive Mark Williams says: “It’s fantastic news, we’re stoked. “It’s the culmination of three-and-a-half years of hard work and I think everyone in Queenstown will be over the moon the extension can go ahead. “It’s a great thing for the people who live here and those who visit here. “There’s a huge overlap now between recreation and the active-transport component, where people can get from A to B and visit communities offroad. “A big reason why people live here is access to the great outdoors, being able to get out and enjoy this amazing environment.” The NZCT funding is subject to the outcomes of the partial review of the Otago Conservation Management Strategy to allow for mountain biking on some public conservation land. The project will be supplemented by $4.49 million funding from Waka Kotahi, the New Zealand Transport Agency, as part of the Wakatipu Active Transport programme. The remaining 50% is being sourced locally via local funding bodies, QLDC, philanthropists and Friends of the Trust.
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by Miranda Spary Miranda Spary is a tired, old, has been columnist that we feel sorry for. She used to write a weekly book column in the old Queenstown Times which was read more for the local gossip in it than the book part. She is quite lazy and very grateful if readers send in ideas about what’s been happening locally on miranda@queenstown.co.nz
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Where did the promised bad weather go last week? I was all set for a rainy day to sort out books for the St Joseph’s school book fair this Sunday from 10-2 - it’s always terrific although I end up buying more books than I donated. And ditto with the CanShop - I clear out my very unexciting wardrobe and then as I drop things in, I notice a whole lot of much nicer things I need. Lucky us having such great readers in the community and people with oodles of style (not me) so we can shop to our heart’s content AND know we are supporting the Cancer Society and St Jo’s primary school. One of the hugest pillars of the community just turned 65 - David Clarke’s very sneaky wife, Wendy invited us all to a surprise bash at the Lakes District Museum. A staff member tricked him into an after closing hours emergency visit.When he walked in, he discovered a huge crowd of his fans ready and waiting to celebrate. Director David was made to stand on a box and be prepared to be catalogued as an ancient artefact in the museum. Great fun although I’m not sure he is actually an artefact - I just checked - apparently artefacts are manmade - is a human manmade or natural? What do you think? The museum is such an important part of the Wakatipu - it brings thousands of New Zealanders here each year to learn about our history. There are very few towns this size with a museum of this quality, and education tourism is something we should encourage here. The very best souvenir of a place is to have learnt something there - think about all the people who come here to learn to ski, or golf, or skydive and more and more locals are teaching visitors (and the ever important local residents) how to paint, sing, cook, dance. The Queenstown Resort College brings huge numbers of students here to study and the Southern Institute of Technology offers loads of courses (many fees-free) as well. With the news that millions of dollars worth of government funding is going to be spent here, let’s make sure it’s on the things WE want. I know some of the corporates think differently, as they’re very focused on their dividends for shareholders, but I’m struggling to find any local residents who want the tourism industry wrecking our district again. I went to the hearing on the Spatial Plan as I was so outraged that QLDC are planning for a doubling of tourist numbers and residents by 2050. Do please let me know if that is what you want, because I haven’t met any locals who want it going back to preCovid numbers let alone doubling. I was speaking on behalf of 23 people who all think we should ban any more hotels being built in downtown Queenstown and try to persuade the existing ones to convert to apartments. High density housing in town would definitely make public transport work better (all very well saying everyone should walk and cycle round the basin, but riding from Ladies Mile to downtown on a rainy or snowy day just isn’t anyone’s idea of fun) and bring some life back to the town centre. And why not put tolls on all the bridges, especially at peak hour - that might get people more interested in carpooling. We don’t have any carshare clubs here and we should. Just putting more and more housing by the most troublesome roads is simply moronic. And selling the camping ground to make MORE hotels and MORE shops isn’t what any of us have asked for….especially now that we’ll be paying $8 million for the asbestos cleanup. Enough from Mrs Whinge… hope you all enjoyed the last of the golden weather - rain really is forecast now! And a huge happy birthday to Jeff Williams who’s just turned 7. Oops…70. He’s older than some of his classic cars now, and looking very well maintained.
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COMMUNITY NOTES The Big Bike Film Night 2021!!! The Big Bike Film Night returns for 2021, and is pedalling into Arrowtown in late May. Described as ‘a feast of short films devoted to the bicycle and all who ride’, The Big Bike Film Night is an annual event that presents an array of international and New Zealand movies specifically selected by Taupo based Curator, Brett Cotter. The dynamic concept showcases the best cycling short films from around the world. From the frozen tussocks of Finland, to the urban streets of London. One of this years films showcases the new Lake Dunstan trail built between Clyde and Cromwell. “After the incredible and humbling response from our attendees last year, I can’t wait to showcase our much awaited 2021 collection; Covid-19 sparked a bike boom and with this Kiwis are embracing all things bicycle related,” says Mr Cotter.
What’s On
St Josephs Book Fair Hundreds of fantastic books, games, raffles, food stalls and everything that makes School Fairs magical plus your supporting the school. Where: 25 Beetham Street, Queenstown
The Big Bike Film Night screens at the Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall on Thursday 20th May, 7pm. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. bigbikefilmnight.nz or visit the respective venue on the night to buy your tickets (subject to availability).
Composting Awarenesss Week. Why do we love composting? 1.Reduces waste.
Wakatipu Reforestation Trust Lunch & Learn Topic: Changing Landscapes - Eradication, Revegetation & Recreation.
3.Its very positive for the garden with essential nutrients returning to the soil = healthy plants.
This month’s Lunch & Learn is on the very current topic of wilding conifer clearance projects that are happening around Queenstown. Sam Marsh, QLDC’s Community & Volunteer Office with share with us the work that is being done to re-establish beech forest, along with the plans and opportunities for trail development in these spaces.
4.Good for the wallet. Using food scraps for compost saves you having to buy premade compost.
Registration is NOT required. Just feel free to bring your lunch and stay after our morning volunteer nursery session.
So what exactly can you compost?
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2.It’s good for the environment, specifically there is less food going to the landfill and ultimately less greenhouse gases escaping to the atmosphere.
Put simply, anything made from organic material can be composted. The following materials are safe for your compost pile: - Grass clippings - Tree leaves - Vegetable food scraps (coffee grounds, lettuce, potato peels, banana peels, avocado skins, etc.)
Winter Nursery Hours kick off from 19th May - 12.00-3.00pm: with winter is just around the corner with cold nights and the sun rising later every day. At this time of year our plants and fingers can be too cold for working before the sun is up and shining into the nursery. By midday our sheltered sunny nursery is a lovely, warm place to enjoy being outdoors, catching up with friends, and tending to our natives that will be planted in the spring.
- Black and white newspaper - Printer paper / Cardboard - Most disease free yard waste - Vegetarian animal manure (e.g. cows, horses, rabbits, hamsters, etc.) - Wood shavings or sawdust - Do not compost meat, fat (including butter and oil), dairy and bones If you have food scraps but no compost heap, you can find someone in your local area who has their own compost bin through https://www.sharewaste. org.nz/ and donate your scraps!
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Don’t spend it all at once - council’s $20m plea by Paul Taylor
Queenstown Lakes economic diversity champions are calling on the Government to spread the love with its $20 million fund. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash announced last Thursday that there is $20 million earmarked to help the district diversify its economy. It’s part of a $200 million package to help tourism communities recovery from Covid-19 and create a more sustainable tourism sector. The $20 million will be used to underwrite private projects and Nash highlighted two potential projects, a digital innovation hub and a film studio. That’s likely to be the proposed Silverlight Studio on 322ha of land near Wanaka, which has Government approval to apply for fast-tracked consent under Covid-19 legislation. But Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) economic development manager Peter Harris says: “Research shows that relying on one project to diversify an economy comes at a high risk, and that government investment would have the most positive effect by being spread over a number of themes.” QLDC’s Economic Development Unit (EDU) has developed its own framework detailing what it believes is the best way for the district’s economy to diversify. The EDU presented the draft framework to officials from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, as well as the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment MBIE, in Queenstown on Tuesday. The $20m fund is likely to be administered by MBIE. The draft framework, released to the public on Friday, will eventually form part of a district-wide diversification A graphic from QLDC’s draft diversification framework plan. It is designed to align current and future projects driven by local business leaders and entrepreneurs, and shows how start-ups, existing businesses, larger industries and corporations can form an eco-system. “The diversification framework includes supporting existing initiatives and attracting new entrepreneurs and businesses to move to the district,” Harris says. “The most proven pathway is to build upon what you have. “Film and software for tourism and hospitality are two existing strengths, while our start-up community is also flourishing. As such, it makes sense to foster these.” Since the EDU formed in 2019, QLDC has been supporting and investing in diversification, with more recent activities including creating an in-house film office, and assisting Startup Queenstown Lakes and locally organised events. However, with a rise in private sector leaders proposing solutions and the $20 million Government commitment, the EDU’s efforts will be amplified. “The passion of some business leaders, who have stepped up in a time of crisis and are putting their own time and money into projects, is inspiring. “Our work, the commitment from the business leaders and the significant investment from government offers a unique prospect to foster new opportunities that are not only good for our local and national economy, but also for the people of the district and the local environment.”
Robbed ‘Good Samaritan’ accused of lying to police by Paul Taylor
Police investigating the alleged assault and robbery of a ‘Good Samaritan’ on the Crown Range have charged a 20-year-old Cromwell man. But they expect to charge the victim as well, after discovering the pair knew each other and it was not a random attack as first reported. Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Inglis says a 21-year-old man reported being flagged down by a stranded motorist about 10pm on Friday, 26 March. “He reported that while looking at the person’s vehicle he was seriously assaulted and robbed of his backpack and contents,” he says. The victim said he was punched several times. He suffered a fractured jaw and needed surgery.
The $200m Tourism Communities Plan includes 12 key initiatives, with half of them focused on the most vulnerable South Island regions Queenstown Lakes, Fiordland, South Westland, Mackenzie District and Kaikoura.
Last week, police arrested a 20-year-old Cromwell man and charged him with the robbery. He appeared in Queenstown District Court on Monday, 10 May.
They include grants for businesses, a kick-start fund for businesses that have gone into hibernation, support for communities to diversify away from mass tourism.
But Inglis adds: “Police enquiries have now established the pair were known to one another and the meeting, which actually occurred in the car park at Coronet Peak, was pre-arranged.
There will also be funding for Regional Tourism Operators such as Destination Queenstown, and also Inbound Tourism Operators, support for Maori tourism businesses, funding for councils to improve infrastructure and other initiatives.
“Police are satisfied that this was not a random attack and that other criminal activity was involved. “As such, we expect to charge the 21-year-old with making a false statement to Police.”
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Polluters must help foot the bill by Paul Taylor
Fish & Game has slammed the regional council for its plans to charge residents for the clean up of Lake Hayes, but not upstream developers and golf courses. And Queenstown-based Otago Regional Council (ORC) councillor Alexa Forbes also believes it’s unfair that only those living near polluted waterways should shoulder the cost of making them healthy again. ORC, in its Long Term Plan, proposes a new targeted rate to cover the lake’s rehabilitation.
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That could see some residents’ total ORC rates bills more than triple. For homeowners in Lake Hayes Estate and Shotover Country, downstream from the lake, the rehab bill will be $45 per year, while those across the wider Queenstown will pay $2. Otago Fish & Game environment officer Nigel Paragreen says those outside Lake Hayes catchment could not have contributed to the issues. Much of the large-scale development has occurred higher in the catchment, he says, which is outside of the area slated to pay the majority of rehabilitation cost.
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“A great deal of the development upstream of Lake Hayes has been in the form of resorts and golf courses, backed by developers. “These people should chip in for the lake’s rehabilitation.” Nearby golf course Millbrook Resort, which hosts the NZ Open and has developed scores of properties upstream from Lake Hayes, did not respond when asked to comment.
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Paragreen says: “The cost of rehabilitating Lake Hayes is being thrust upon the public by the actions of people who have mismanaged land in the catchment over the past 80 years. “When working out who foots that bill, it’s only fair that those who profited from the pollution be the ones paying for the rehabilitation.” The people the ORC has identified as “beneficiaries” to the project are victims of environmental degradation, he says.
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For many years, Lake Hayes has suffered from terrible water quality and sedimentation as a result of land use and development in its catchment.
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“The economic benefit model is not appropriate for environmental remediation which actually benefits everyone,” Cr Forbes says. “In the case of Lake Hayes, the very people doing the work to plan and implement restoration are also being asked to contribute the bulk of that project’s funding. “Those living next door to polluted, degraded areas are not those who caused the problems, and should not be asked to shoulder the majority of the fix-up costs. “It’s time we started thinking about how we fund all of our rehabilitation projects so that we don’t run into this inequity again.” Submissions on the LTP are being accepted until May 16, 2021.
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QT BUSINESS
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It was the late 90s and third-wave feminism was getting old. Equality had been achieved… and a friend of mine was walking into the most important job interview of her life. She was applying for an entry-level position in a male-dominated industry, an industry she knew she wanted to dedicate most of her working life to. In the interview, she presented the skills she had and her determination to learn and rise to the top of her chosen field. “But are you sure you’re physically capable of this job?” one of the interviewers asked. My friend recalls that the other interviewer kicked the first in the leg and gave him ‘a look’. “What I mean,” the interviewer clarified, “is that we need to make sure you’ll be able to work shifts. For example, you’ll have to work into the evening, so how will you balance this with your family?” “I don’t have children, so that’s not a concern,” she replied. “But what about your husband? You may have to work and study weekends, so how will you cook him Sunday dinner?” “I don’t have a husband, so that’s not a concern either.” “Well, how do you expect to get one if you’re working and studying instead of cooking for your boyfriend?”
“Do you have any more job interview questions, or are we going to continue down this track?” The second interviewer squirmed in his seat and said nothing. My friend gave them both a stern look and left the room. She says she knew she’d get the job. She was confident in her skills, abilities and aptitude for the role. I shared this story with another friend, when he asked why I think we still need women’s business groups and a publication celebrating women in business. While it does seem odd that we still have to divide gender to make it equal, I think it’s important to remember how far we have (and haven’t) come. My friend is still working in her chosen industry and though I have many friends who are successful in their careers and businesses, many of them are of a generation where they’ll have experienced this sort of resistance, based on gender stereotypes. Not all of their stories are so painstakingly stupid and funny. The reality is, society still sees gender as a two-sided thing, even though science has long stated otherwise. It takes a long time for these old assumptions to fade. Poorly-executed marketing campaigns around engendered celebrations like Mother’s and Father’s day often accentuate this. Why does Mum get scented candles and a foot spa while Dad gets power tools and whiskey?
These entrenched stereotypes have an impact on how women can operate in the business world. Ideas around ‘soft and caring’ feminine traits versus ‘practical and tough’ masculine traits don’t serve anyone well. Personalities, skills and aptitude cannot be stereotyped into two large groups. Women aren’t always child-bearers and care-givers. Some of them would much rather receive gifts of power tools than scented candles. But, by grouping womanhood as a shared, lived experience, we can continue to disseminate the stereotypes. By celebrating women in business and women leaders, we’re offering up a multitude of examples where these stereotypes fail. The only thing that connects the business people in these pages is that they all identify as women. You’ll find them caring, strong, tough, soft, delegators, leaders, negotiators, creators, familyorientated and resolutely independent. These inspirational women show that there’s many different ways to be successful in business (and life). We hope you enjoy this issue of QT Business and find great ideas, inspiration and motivation from this incredible group of leaders in the Queenstown community.
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11th May 2021 | Issue 09
Ivy Clinic - Lessons from lockdown by Ebony Hornibrook, joint owner
“Remember the 23rd of March, 2020? - Otago Anniversary Day - and like the proper small business owners we are, Kaylie and I were in the Ivy Clinic working behind closed doors when we got wind that the announcement of a nationwide lockdown was about to occur. Instantly we sprang into action? We hustled, and we hustled hard. Ivy Clinic are specialists in advanced non-surgical skin care treatments that enhance, restore and revitalise your natural beauty. Brought together through our joint belief that Appearance Medicine offers gentle, costeffective ways to bring out your best. We also have a strong passion to improve the overall customer experience. Together, Kaylie Harrison, registered nurse/cosmetic injector, and myself, a physiotherapist come operations manager, have Ebony Hornibrook and Kaylie Harrison developed Ivy Clinic into a fresh, contemporary, appearance medicine clinic, delivering the most up to date and researched treatment in a relaxed indulgent environment. The lockdown announcement made it abundantly clear we were no longer able to offer the onsite service and we had no idea for how long this situation would last. We put together at-home kits including social media content, ‘how to’ videos and instruction handouts, then crammed the boot of Kaylie’s car with our office computer, Eftpos machine and all our remaining skincare products in order to set up a home office at Kaylie’s place. From there, we quickly sent out a message on social media to let everyone know about their last chances to get their home skincare routines sorted before the imminent lockdown. I also called every one of our debtors and negotiated better rates, reduced plans - basically any deal that would save us money in what we knew was going to be a rough road ahead.
difficult and uncertain for some time to come and so , but we rallied our Ivy Clinic team during the five weeks of Level 4 lockdown and made plans, learned, mentored, got mentored, talked it through, laughed it out, hosted dress-up wine parties on Zoom to keep our spirits up, and prepared for Level 2. Collecting information from our clients via a survey we put together was also remarkably valuable in helping determine just where our clients resided in the post-lockdown landscape,. This allowed us to structure our treatments, payment plansplans, and packages based on their response. Owning a business in Queenstown is both extremely rewarding and challenging. I love our motivated, innovative community and I really hope that, if anything, COVID has taught our town how to collectively embrace change (even sudden change!), to diversify our definition of opportunity, and to remain positive. Tips, I’ve learned for getting into business in Queenstown: • It doesn’t matter whether you are two years into your business plan or ten, I highly recommend investing in a qualified business mentor who understands both your industry and our unique town. Our relationship with our mentor has kept us on our toes and always looking ahead. • Predict change and prepare for it - you may not need to execute, but at least you won’t be caught by surprise. • Keep positive. Some say that you can’t be unhappy if you don’t frown - we can help in that department!”
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11th May 2021 | Issue 09
Women at the top by Paul Taylor
New Zealand’s most inspirational women will be in town next month for the Westpac and Queenstown Chamber of Commerce Business Women’s Conference 2021. But the district also has its own fair share of high-flying women in business. They’re at the helm of some of its most successful companies across various sectors, navigating the choppy economic waters of post-Covid New Zealand.
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Three of the stand-out performers are Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone Ski Area GM Bridget Legnavsky, Hotel St Moritz Queenstown GM Jo Finnigan, and multiple art gallery founder Pauline Bianchi. While they all believe gender has little to do with being an effective leader in 2021, they say Queenstown Lakes is a supportive and relatively open environment for women to succeed. Bridget Legnavsky has one of the most coveted jobs in the district, overseeing two of New Zealand’s best skifields, with snow sports programmes producing Winter Olympics medallists and X Games winners.
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challenge of how hard it is to be a great father when you have to work a lot.”
She says the business landscape has changed over the years, with the focus switching to be more about people, leadership and a good work culture.
As such, Cardrona and TC have a flexible work culture, inviting children to work, or allowing parents to work around school pickups and sick days.
feminine traits, but Legnavsky says everyone’s priorities are all becoming similar.
“That flexibility and inclusion of the whole whānau has actually helped us and taken away a lot of that challenge.”
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There are about 100 staff working across the mountains in the off-season, but that increases to almost a thousand in the ski season itself. Legnavsky says there are “amazing women in the town”, who are innovative and ready to change, while also nurturing of those around them “The most important thing is to keep learning. Most of my progress happens when I take the initiative to listen and lean and be open to change. You stop when you think you’re right.”
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Bridget Legnavsky
This winter, Cardrona expands into the Soho Basin, while there’s also been the small matter of securing expert overseas groomers and instructors during the pandemic, which required lobbying Government.
Still, she doesn’t feel it’s a level playing field quite yet and women are still more open with other women than with men around.
Jo Finnigan won the NZ General Manager of the Year at the 2020 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, held in Sydney in November.
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But, if that wasn’t enough, Legnavsky picked up a Masters in Business Administration from Otago University along the way and holds many roles supporting the wider community.
They include being on the board of Mt Aspiring College, Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Climate Reference Group, MBIE’s interim Regional Skills Leadership Group, the executive committee of SAANZ (Ski Areas Association of New Zealand), and until recently was chair of the Wanaka Chamber of Commerce.
“I’m often asked questions that I listen to and go ‘wow, I bet you wouldn’t have asked me that if I was a man’.
“It’s actually quite ongoing, questioning you or your ability, or decision, when you know perfectly well that probably wouldn’t happen if I looked more like a businessman.” She says there’s no difference in the challenges female and male leaders face, however.
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is all about giving people clear direction and communication, making sure they know what’s going on, and through that building your own mana to a point where they respect you and are willing to listen.
Legnavsky says Wanaka and Queenstown are “Then you’re able to influence your team and “absolutely supportive environments” for women 最新出品的重力燃料探险旅程 collaborate with them.” in business, but part of that comes from working She’s “never really felt as if it’s harder” to be a for the community as a whole. 无需任何经验 female leader, but says some of the challenges “It’s about taking initiative and understanding women face are external, such as “ensuring you that your business isn’t sitting in your silo, it’s can continue to be a great mother while working”. around the whole community. “But now you hear men say the same thing, the
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That was one of seven awards for her employer Accor NZ. Finnigan has been GM of the St Moritz for fiveand-a-half years but has been working at the hotel for more than 20 years. After gaining a degree in property administration from the University of Auckland, and 10 years working in the retail leasing in the city, she moved to Queenstown in 2001 and took up a position as communications manager at the hotel. “I had absolutely no skills in the adventure tourism side of things, so felt really lucky to land my role in the hotel and have that slightly urban experience I was used to in Auckland,” she says. “It exposed me to an amazing group of businesspeople in Queenstown. It’s the centre of the New Zealand tourism industry, so wonderful to be part of.” Finnigan says she believes it’s a level playing field for women and men in the hotel sector, if not other sectors.
QT BUSINESS “It is an annual award, and they choose someone different each year. They were looking at how Covid was handled, innovation, sustainability and customer feedback. We ticked all the boxes.” The hotel currently employs around 50 staff but employed around 90 pre-Covid and is now scaling back up. “Perhaps not to 90, but something healthier so I don’t have to be cleaning rooms. “It’s been a really tough 12 months, particularly for the team. A lot of them are migrants and immigration is uncertain at the moment, so we’re helping them through that, and things are often not great in their home countries.”
Jo Finnigan
And as for other inspirational women in the town, she says: “The people I admire in business, it’s not because they’re women, just people I think are doing cool things.”
There are fewer women GMs though, something the industry is working to address.
At one point, the hotel’s management staff had 14 children between them. “So, we really made sure we understood what was needed and how to help working mums navigate the hotel business, which is quite a demanding one,” she says “I was lucky to work with [former GM] Lynne McVicar, who was a great role model for me.” Finnigan says that extends to the town itself, where many people don’t have the extended family networks there are elsewhere. “So, you establish wonderful networks of friends and do it in a different way, and the childcare facilities have always been very flexible.” But she doesn’t see her skills and position as much to do with her gender. “I don’t ever think gender plays much of a role in the management of a hotel business. “Possibly there is a style difference, but I think you get that depending on the individual person.” She’s modest about receiving the prestigious accolade of top hotel GM in NZ. “I was very fortunate to win that award,” she says.
finding the right person to fit into the team, and then communicating clearly, supporting them is key to her management style. “I set clear goals for my staff - I expect my staff to do their best, I expect them to achieve what’s required. “There is not a better feeling than to reward my staff when they have excelled. I believe this brings more dedication and effort, and gives my staff ownership of their place in the business. It also brings on a whole new level of excitement and enjoyment to the everyday “ She believes there’s a level playing field for business owners in the town. “There are women in businesses and men in businesses. I think maybe the standout factor is women tend to care more about the wellbeing of their staff, there’s an intrinsic maternal instinct. When you show you care, it plays a role in having a happier team.” And she’s also found Queenstown to be a supportive place to be a woman in business.
“But I don’t think there are any real barriers, it’s a choice, possibly down to the expectation of mobility, or the hours.” Hotel St Moritz has, however, only ever been run by women, which has created a supportive environment, especially for working mums.
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“I’d say that what I find unique and really fulfilling being in business here, with surrounding businesses owned by women, is the common comradery. Pauline Bianchi is the eye behind four New Zealand art galleries, three clustered around the Marine Parade / Church Street junction in Queenstown and the fourth in Auckland.
“There’s a support network. When the tough things happen, you’ve got each other to lean on.”
She founded Artbay Gallery almost 17 years ago and in 2015 moved into a street-front space in Queenstown’s historic Masonic Lodge, a maleonly environment. The gallery specialised in contemporary New Zealand Art & Sculpture. Post lockdown, Bianchi has created a new concept in the Gallery World, Lightworx Galleries. “During the initial lockdown, a big question for me was when it was all over ,what could I contribute to the art world? “We’d had a show for Max Patté earlier in the year, in January 2020, and the reaction people were having to these light works was phenomenal. “So throughout lockdown, the idea was born to create a dedicated Lightworx gallery. “Most people thought I was absolutely crazy, but I trusted my gut instinct.” She says an exhibition by the “godfather of contemporary Māori art” Sir Robert Jahnke next month, will be “the highlight of my career so far”. Bianchi now has 10 staff across the businesses, eight women and two men. And like both Legnavsky and Finnigan, she has a modern approach to business priorities. “Wellbeing for everyone is paramount for me,” she says. “This is how the order goes: family first, then wellbeing, then business, because if those first two are sorted, people will excel in their work.” Treating your staff like extended family, after
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Jane Guy and Jennifer Heuett
Helping others achieve their goals by Bethany Rogers
When businesswomen Jen and Jane first met at a conference five years ago, they knew they simply had to work together. But they weren’t sure how. Jane Guy has a background in Family Services, working with high risk young people and families. In 2014, she founded travel and lifestyle blog, Queenstown Life. She went on to become co-founder of Queenstown Lakes Women, an inclusive group where women can connect and learn more about business. Christchurch-based marketing and social media specialist Jennifer Heuett was also interested in helping more women achieve their business goals and overcome mindset challenges. The pair decided to run a storytelling and social media workshop together and the initial success of this workshop sparked a new business idea. “The workshop was packed,” says Jane, “It was great because – first, we did it after lockdown and it was great to be in a room with people again – and second, so many people went away realising the importance of being online, particularly after Covid. “We ran a couple more online workshops and from there, decided to do a three-month programme for women called Destination Launch, about launching products and ideas. That sold out. So we did another, and it was during this that we realised we needed to do more of this stuff.” Realising the powerful impact they were having on the people they worked with, the pair decided to launch a business focussing on helping women to grow and improve in business, with a mindsetfirst approach. “We realised that the biggest impact the women
were getting was around mindset and money. So we decided that we wanted to do a big, fourmonth programme about business and mindset. It covers skills, community, mindset, through to the stuff we learn as children and the barriers we have.” The programmes include learning sessions and coaching with Jen and Jane. The pair also invite experts on money and investing to “teach the financial literacy lessons we don’t get taught as children.” Jane says they include lessons learned from their own business adventures too. Through running Queenstown Life, Jane quickly discovered she had adopted a mindset that saw her overworking, being underpaid and aligning her goals with tasks she thought she ‘should’ be doing rather than what she actually wanted to do. After investing “a shitload of money” into a business coach, she completely changed her outlook and how she ran her business. “I went through a big shift. I learned about money and the value of what I did. There’s a perception that when you are online a lot, you’re doing really well and you’re earning loads of money and life is going really well, blah blah… but that wasn’t the reality. I was working my arse off and not earning a lot of money. I was saying ‘yes’ to a lot of things where I should have said ‘no’. “I learned the power of saying no and taking small steps every day. Setting boundaries around the work I did and putting up my goddam prices!” So, why focus exclusively on women? Jane explains that after running workshops, group sessions and conferences like the Christchurch Unconference, it was clear that a women-only
space was needed first. “Women don’t tend to talk about this stuff, particularly around money. We quickly discovered that we didn’t want to exclude men, but we needed to set up safe spaces for women first. We can then look at how we include men in the conversation. “Jen and I have a mission statement around creating a safe space and what that looks like. We wanted to include women from all backgrounds. We wanted to do that with women first and of course, we both absolutely love working with women… it’s not that we dislike men, but the conversation is different. It’s really exciting and interesting when you get a group of women together. We want to build that space, community and culture from the inside out.” The aim? To help more women find independence and freedom – starting by working out what that looks like to them. “Freedom isn’t about earning a six-figure sum. What is that all about anyway?! For me, it’s about taking Fridays off, being able to pay my mortgage and going on courses or having a week off somewhere different when I want to. It’s so refreshing to have these conversations with women.” Find out more about Jen and Jane’s Excellent Adventure on Instagram: @jjexcellentadventure (a website is on its way).
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Exciting times for women to be in business by Jan Hunt, Chair - Skyline Enterprises
When I was asked to write a few words around Woman in Leadership I was thinking about what skills do woman bring to the world of business. And the words that came to mind were humour, humility, warmth, so essentially a high level of E.Q. combined with business nous and a strong sense of what is fair. I have been fortunate to work in the family friendly environment of tourism business’s throughout my career. As a leader, I have always been very mindful to ensure teams are recognised as whole people ..male, female, athletes or academics etc etc....work is one aspect of our life cycle and we should endeavour to make that significant percentage of our lives fun, challenging and fulfilling. If you are not enjoying your working hours, be brave and find out what does make you motivated to go to work and make the change. It does concern me however that some of the young truly believe that if you do something you love ..it will all just work out .. While this may be true for some lucky people, most also have responsibilities with the onset of marriage children brings a more responsible view of the world. Managing to be a patient, calm, fun mother to my daughter, and at the same time as being present and engaged at the office can often be a challenge with many pressing demands from life’s angles. It is important leaders see parenting (Mother or Father) within the workspace is a normal part of our pathway. It’s a juggle that I see so many working mothers and fathers managing exceptionally well and particularly became relevant through the Covid lock downs. Over the years I’ve had to ignore comments or assumptions from senior males who assume you are the assistant and asked you to take the minutes, make the tea and not the leader of your business—because you’re a female. Be gracious. do the job with dignity and then just laugh it off. With out a doubt those that made those requests will find out who you are in due course. I always remember wise words from my Father who said you always meet the same people on the way up the ladder as you do going down the ladder. It pays to be respectful. The most important challenge is not to let these dismissals manifest themselves as self-doubt, which is such a female trait, but to continue to bounce back and speak up when you have contributions to make. With the welcome change of perspective that there needs to be gender equality at the board table I am noticing that there simply are not enough women who have the desire to sit at the board table. We need to be encouraging more woman to undertake the upskilling and to have the confidence to join a board. I was quite devastated when I read that a quarter of our young women in the current work force didn’t think their opinions
Jan Hunt
matter. In 2020, that’s a pretty damning result for society, and how we value young women. There are still some pretty challenging conversations to be had around the balance of female and males and who should be at the board table. I believe it is a much broader question around what skills are required as well as gender/cultural diversity and it is not as simple as mandating from government. It is now statistically proven boards with woman sitting at the table add diversity of thinking and improved results particularly around people management , the environment, as well as financial, Boards are now needing to have a high level of EQ around social responsibility and being more conscious of caring for community and the planet. Covid has given business of any size time to deeply reflect and ensure what they are doing is worthwhile from a financial, environmental and to ensure they are a sustainable business. I am finding it exciting to see business’s changing, new business been successful and every business becoming leaner and more future focused. There are so many incredible, strong female figures around us at the moment, from leaders
in government to CE’s of large companies, to extremely successful startups, it is an exciting time to be in business In Queenstown. As a final note we all must appreciate we are so fortunate to work and play in stunning, high energy Queenstown. Jan Hunt is currently the Chair of Skyline Enterprises, a Queenstown based Luge, Gondola, Property and Casino company with luge/gondola parks operating in Queenstown, Rotorua, Calgary and Tremblant in Canada, Sentosa Island on Singapore and Tongyeong in South Korea as well 2 Parks opening within the next two years, firstly, Busan in South Korea and Gamuda Gardens near Kuala Lumpur. Jan is a Director on Tourism New Zealand and sits on the Audit & Risk committee as well Remuneration. Jan grew up at Mt Nicholas Station and went to school and university in Dunedin.
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Business update by Jim Boult, Queenstown Mayor
I’m constantly asked by media to comment on how local business is faring at the present time. For many months I’ve been painting the pretty dire picture as often this is the best way to focus attention and get support from Central Government. We’ve had a lot of success in this regard with Shovel Ready Projects, recently announced support for diversifying our revenue base and of course accelerating the opening of the Australian border amongst those. You’ll all know that May is the quietest month of the year and I’m not expecting to see hordes of Australian visitors on the street over the next month or so. I am getting feedback from operators however saying they are noticing Australian accents among their customer base though so that is indeed pleasing. The real benefit from the border opening will come with the ski season and weather gods permitting, let’s hope we have a good one. I think though that the general message we need to circulate now is that we are very pleased the Australian market is open, we look forward to their arrival, but we are very keen to see kiwi visitors continue to come, there’s plenty of accommodation and we’ll make them feel very welcome. I think the big issue that is on the minds of many businesses though is that of available workforce. I hardly talk to any employer at present without concerns being raised that there simply are not enough employees to go round. My best guess is that the tourism industry lost around 2000 of our workforce in the past 12 months, and if we get busy over ski season, what we don’t want is reputational damage via bad service stemming from lack of available staff. In that regard, there is some useful work underway to try to attract young Australians who would normally be taking their OE elsewhere, to come this way and work for a ski season. I think that’s a great initiative. We’re also advocating within government for some further relaxation around work visas. Outside of tourism I understand things are tracking pretty well. Certainly the construction industry has been strong of late – who would have thought that we would have seen the increase in residential values that we have over the past year? I think what has happened is that those who have left the district have found that there is a desire to fill their places by those are attracted here for the lifestyle or to work outside the tourism industry (perhaps remote workers) and so our increasing rate of population growth has not fallen away. Commercial construction has obviously been tougher, but I’m delighted to see that most of the commercial projects in town have continued. For those involved – a hearty “good on ya!” your faith and confidence will be repaid. For a long long time we have talked about diversifying our economy away from tourism. Easier said than done and while tourism has been so strong there hasn’t been a particular drive to do it. Well that has changed in the past twelve months, and I’m delighted with the initiatives, many of which are driven and supported by Council, that are happening in this space. On Monday night last week, I attended a wonderful event called Diversification Snapshots and heard some of the incredibly innovative thinking that is going to introduce alternative forms of income into the district. We have some really smart people living here. They have exceptional ideas and plans for the future. At Council we are doing what we can to nurture these and doing what we can to assist. Our success in this regard will be evident by the next time there is a downturn in tourism and we find that our economy is not as badly affected as it has been over the past year.
The Cash Flow Dilemma by Robin Martin
How is your cashflow after the last 12 months trading conditions? Most businesses refocused on cashflow last year as a key metric. In 2021, remembering those lessons or learning them now remain critical to your business health. How is your cash flow? If it’s not where you want it to be what can you do to improve it? First up, what is poor cashflow? - basically it’s when you are constantly spending more than you have coming in. To avoid it becoming insurmountable, take action to avoid it becoming critical where you ultimately need to shut up shop. Poor cash flow is one of the key reasons for business failure. Here are 10 of the most common causes of poor cash flow - and importantly - actions to fix it! 1. Low profits - profit is your major source of cash , typically this is sales to customers or the sale of assets. • Sources that drive low profitability include: • Sales and marketing operations not driving revenue. • Poor staff productivity. • Pricing- you are not charging enough. • Supply Lines- Ordering and delivery processes too slow. • High, unplanned or uncontrolled spending. 2. Over investment- review your “nice to have” and “ must have” lists 3. Expanding too fast- have a plan, stick to the plan, review the plan often. 4. Overheads- keep control of costs not directly related to production and selling (rent, utilities etc). Continually review your options. 5. Unexpected Expenses – be aware of unexpected costs such as loss of staff, plant breakdown, new competition etc. quickly review non-essential outgoings and have some funds available to cover the unexpected. 6. Too high withdrawals – this is self-explanatory but highlights the need for a budget and sticking to it. 7. Pricing – too low and profit declines, too high and sales volume declines. Review this often. Also make sure that your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is still valid. 8. Over stocking – self-explanatory. Have you got excellent data to base your decisions on? 9. Poor Financial Planning – plan, review, reforecast. 10. Late payments -this can be a big influence. Make payment easy for your customer. 75% of SME owners say that late payment has a negative impact on the business. If you want some help in reviewing your cash flow position to improving it contact me.
0275 212 728 | robin@martinbusinessconsulting.co.nz www.martinbusinessconsulting.co.nz Thanks to Liam Dann, Aimee Shaw and Pita Alexander
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Queenstown Lakes PR business prepares for strong future Staff Reporter
“We met via Zoom regularly to discuss and develop affordable marketing, communications and brand story packages for businesses that were hurting, as well as getting the team to write blogs on topics that we knew would help businesses in the current climate – for example, tips on how to speak to media, how to adjust your brand story after Covid-19, and how to market your business to a new audience. Not only did this help local businesses, but I felt that this period of investment really unified our team and made us stronger for the future.” Being open to opportunities for skills and capability building has been a blessing for Scope Media, with the team now including a former national magazine journalist, a senior brand and marketing specialist, an experienced marketing and web copywriter and a digital marketing strategist – all experienced in working with global brands. “As a business owner, I’ve always taken the approach of recruiting people who have stronger skills than I do,” Crosbie explains. “That way, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”
Scope Media managing director Celia Crosbie
The past 12 months have been a period of investment, strategizing and a rebuild of business foundations for Queenstown Lakes marketing communications agency Scope Media. Owner Celia Crosbie says she and her team have never been as busy in the almost-eight years of operation as they are now, but it’s a frantic mixture of working in the business and working on the business at the same time. “Right now I feel like we’re taking two steps backwards before we take a bigger leap forwards, but it’s a necessary part of the process,” Crosbie explains.
Crosbie, an award-winning former Queenstown journalist, established Scope Media in 2013, eight weeks before giving birth to her first child. Making the switch from being a career journalist to PR was difficult mentally for Crosbie, given that she’d wanted to be a journalist from the age of 16 and had never contemplated changing career – let alone running her own business. “I remember speaking to a former editor at the time about it and he said, ‘what have you got to lose?’ You can always go back to journalism if you want’.” Crosbie hasn’t looked back. With the help of her good friend and business partner Alexa Forbes, she began building a home-based business that worked around her
role as a mum. She took on contractors to help with various client projects and to ease the load when her second child arrived in 2015. She also used this period to retrain and pick up new skills in PR and communication through the national industry organisation, the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ). She qualified with an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) in 2019 and is now a Member of PRINZ (MPRINZ). Crosbie (Ngai Tahu) has recently been elected to the board Te Kupeka Umaka Māori ki Araiteuru (KUMA) – the Māori business network for the Otago/Southland region – and is the vice chair of the Ignite Wānaka Chamber of Commerce. Connecting to and with businesses and in the region is something that is important to Crosbie and goes back to her passion of being able to help people share their stories. Finding new revenue streams still remains a challenge but Crosbie is grateful for the income generated by the Regional Business Partner Network, through which Scope Media is a service provider. “It’s been truly humbling to work with a range of businesses who have all been impacted by the Covid-19 crisis,” she says. Crosbie is currently busy preparing for business development workshop with her team and improving internal systems. This will support a growing team and switching from being a homebased business to one with a dedicated office space. “I feel like we’re going back to the beginning a bit – having our own reset as a company. But I am confident that this continued investment will serve us well in the long term – and be able to deliver even better service to our client base.” scopemedia.co.nz
On the cusp of moving into a brand new 80sq m office space in Wānaka, and as the team prepares to launch a nationwide magazine for one Queenstown client and unveil a major Queenstown Lakes community campaign for another, Scope Media appears to have rebounded from the ravages of the Covid-19 crisis. But it hasn’t been an easy road, with several clients no longer requiring regular PR support due to border closures. When lockdown hit in March last year, the first thing Crosbie did was to make sure her remoteworking team felt supported financially and personally. While client work quickly dropped away in the first couple of weeks into lockdown, Crosbie used cash reserves in the business to ensure the team was able to focus on providing value to brands in different ways.
Celia Crosbie with her two children Oliver, now 5, and Charlotte, now 7, during lockdown in 2020.
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Hop on Hop off - thriving in the face of adversity Staff Reporter
Juliearna Kavanagh was born in Gore. She left school at 15 and is dyslexic, but that hasn’t held her back! An entrepreneur from a very young age, she has held many titles throughout her 35-year career. From ‘Australasia’s Youngest Night Club Owner’ at the age of 18, to owning a large promotions and marketing company in Wellington in her early 20’s, a restauranteur, an Executive Chef, and most recently CEO of Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Ltd Queenstown, Marlborough and Nelson. Juliearna’s first hotel was the very successful ‘Kavanagh House’ in Winchester near Timaru. This business secured her a finalist place in the Hospitality Association New Zealand 1999 Awards for ‘Best Redeveloped Hotel’. During this time Juliearna and her husband also owned ‘Four5One Creative’, a well known graphics and multimedia company who oversaw album covers for U2, Elvis Costello, Depeche Mode and many others. In 2007 Juliearna turned her attention to the 5th BNZ in Picton, restoring and creating a small boutique hotel, Escape to Picton. With it’s 3 luxurious suites, 5* restaurant and wonderful staff they have won numerous awards, the highlight being ‘Best Hotel’ in the Hospitality Association of New Zealand Awards 2018. As well as being finalists for; ‘‘Best Restaurant” and ‘Best Environmental/Sustainable Business’ in 2018. Alongside her hotel business ‘Escape to Picton’ she also runs ‘Escape Tourism’ ‘Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Queenstown and Marlborough’ which earnt her a ‘Business Excellence Award’ in 2017 from the Chamber of Commerce. The award is about supporting other businesses in your region, which Juliearna takes very seriously. She strongly believes we have
a responsibility to support our own brand and our partner’s brands as well. The initial design for ‘Hop on Hop off Wine Tours Ltd’ was scribbled down on a piece of paper in 2010 and the idea was born! Juliearna wanted to create a tour where people made their own choices. A recession, earthquakes and a divorce slowed things down. However, a passion for her business and an ability to thrive in the face of adversity, saw Hop on Hop off Wine Tours launch in March 2014. This provided people with an easy, affordable way to enjoy a day out amongst the vineyards, and brought more customers to local businesses. In 2018 she expanded and launched in Queenstown, her old stomping ground, as she wanted to be closer to family and friends. Juliearna is extremely passionate about this business and she truly believes in her product. She says: “when you have an original idea, you will face imitations and challenges to your concept, but it is vital to rise above that, believe in your product, and surround yourself with a great team!” Of course there have been challenges, with COVID 19 hitting the world and putting an immediate stop to all of her businesses. Juliearna credits her resilience, dogmatic attitude and ability to have a single focus, in this case, survival, in pulling her and her staff through such a trying time. Hop on Hop off Wine Tours did not lose any staff due to the pandemic and staff loyalty is a key strength within this business. She has also credited the importance of good planning, an ability to face your problems head on and managing your finances as key factors in surviving. It hasn’t been easy! Surviving challenges is something Juliearna Kavanagh is familiar with; earthquakes in 2010, 2011 and 2016, expanding into different regions and fighting competition. The challenges of COVID 19 are just the latest in a long line. In spite of this, the business has remained successful and shows great growth potential. Juliearna has noticed two things about herself and her fellow businesswomen during this time. Their resilience, like a rudder on a ship, steering the course, slow and steady as she goes. All women who run households, have children, whether they are businesswomen or not, will understand this. Women know how to communicate in times of crisis, often over a glass of wine or two, (Juliearna’s favourite pastime). Passion and a fear of failure drives their success. This has certainly been true in the case of Hop on Hop off Wine Tours. The business has retained it’s staff, it’s assets, and it’s position in the marketplace. They have had a steady presence every day in Queenstown. A consistent flow of bookings has meant they haven’t had to cut back on operating days.
Juliearna Kavanagh
According to Business Journal: ‘Biz Women’, the number of female CEOS rose by 2% last year to a “historic” 7.8%. Whilst a staggeringly low overall percentage, maybe it says something that women in positions of power ROSE during a global pandemic, showing strength in our female leaders. In New Zealand the percentage of CEOS in NZX top 100 rated companies is even lower at just 4%. So why not take inspiration from self starters like Juliearna Kavanagh, believe in your idea, believe in yourself and build from the ground up ladies?
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What a wunderful world
by Meredith Parkin, Flora Fauna owner/director.
What started out as a flower shop, has now grown into a full-blown full-blown tribute to the natural world in my recently owned space Flora Fauna. A nature gallery, a wunderkammer, a cabinet of curiosities. A ‘wunderkammer’ is a German Word which translates to a room of curiosities or wonder, and this is the kind of space I wanted to create at 8 Church Street in downtown Queenstown. In their first manifestations, they were the world’s first museums, and I invite people to come in, and just have a look. The drive behind this space comes from a love of nature, and Queenstown seemed the perfect place to open my retail store. You will find all manner of things, from butterflies to books, peacocks to philodendrons...
and everything in between. Some of the objects are for sale, and some are just for experiencing. Originally from Wellington, my partner Ben and I were on a holiday after the 2020 lockdown, when Queenstown beckoned. We got off the plane, and took a taxi to Amisfield.... the sun was going down over Lake Hayes, the wine was beautiful, and we just thought - why aren’t we living here?! The rest they say is history! The concept behind Flora Fauna has been formulating for about 10 years, and the things within it are the culmination of a lifetime of collecting. Some would say hoarding! Favourite Jewellers, artists, ceramics, books. The taxidermy can be a bit confronting for some, but I have firm beliefs that taxidermy can provide not only a life
after death, but also an opportunity to observe something up close that you normally wouldn’t dream about. I ensure my pieces are from ethical and vintage sources, and they must be friendly looking...maybe apart from some of the stern looking chickens! For anyone looking to grab hold and do something they have been dreaming about for years, I say do it, and I have been fortunate enough to be able to. Ever since I was a little girl, I have dreamed of opening a flower shop. This dream has finally become a reality with a bit of luck, and a lot of hard work! If you love something and are passionate about what you are doing then you’ll have fun and be happy, and for me that is the main thing. For curious minds, and hunters of treasures, we hope our wee wunderkammer makes a sound contribution to the beauty and delight that Queenstown offers to locals and visitors alike. These are a few tips I’ve learned along the way. 1. Be open to other peoples ideas and opinions - I could have saved myself a lot of time and energy if I had of been a little less stubborn.... 2. Don’t be scared to do something you have never done before.... even when it seems like everything is falling apart - keep going. 3. Trust your gut - even at 3 o clock in the morning. For curious minds, and hunters of treasures, we hope our wee wunderkammer makes a sound contribution to the beauty and delight that Queenstown offers to locals and visitors alike.
Flora Fauna 8 Church Street www.florafauna.co.nz
Consumer Spending
Unemployment March
For the 4-week period ending 25th April 2021, spending in the district was down on the 2019 year however, the trend is very encouraging as consumer spending over the long weekends and school holidays lifts general activity. The Luma weekend and oncoming ski season should see further improvements.
Jobseekers - work ready 360 Change from prior month -42% (-10%) Average last three month 393 Source: Ministry of Social Development (MSD)
Airport - March Passenger Movement Total 93,377 [100%] Domestic 93,377 [100%] International 0 [0%]
Growth [on PY] -56% Growth [on PY] -6% Growth [on PY] -100% Source: Queenstown Airport
Source: Weekly spending data is provided by Marketview.
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We are looking for an outgoing, friendly and reliable person to fill our Full time Sales Assistant position! Great customer service with previous sales and retail experience preferred. Multilingual applicant with Mandarin is preferred. Must be able to work variety of shift and weekend work is required. Applicant should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Apply with your CV & cover letter to nzqueenz@gmail.com
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Ensure compliance with relevant company policies, procedures and requirements To understand all functions carried out by the department and fully understand the contribution made by all team members To provide backup to other team members during periods of pressure and/or absence Supporting the sales team with the preparation of vehicles sale Delivery of vehicles which can include car grooming Liaising with internal and external suppliers
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Outstanding people skills including with team members and customers Positive mindset and the ability to work as part of a team The ‘can-do’ attitude Willingness to go above and beyond to provide exceptional support to the team and customers Accuracy and attention to detail The confidence to build and foster strong long-lasting relationships and exceed customers expectations Technically savvy, someone who can quickly acquire and develop new skills A full and clean drivers licence is essential
We are looking for a team player, someone who is willing to help in all aspects of sales. They also need to be organised and hardworking who will enjoy a variety of tasks, providing support to keep a busy dealership running smoothly. Experience with CRM tools and/or Dealer Management Systems is highly regarded, however not essential. This is a permanent full-time role, Monday – Friday with rostered weekend hours, based in our Queenstown office.
A career in the automotive industry requires enthusiasm, ambition, and a passion for success. If you have what it takes to be part of our winning team, apply by emailing your CV and Cover Letter to our General Manager, Duncan Wright at duncan@queenstownmotorgroup.co.nz
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Passionate primary teacher needed for Kip McGrath tutoring.
Are you enthusiastic, hardworking, and delight in the company of curious ducklings?
3:30-5pm daily, termtime. Could be one session p/w or more. Good pay, training provided. NZ teacher registration not needed. CV and letter to Emma wakatipu@kipmcgrath.co.nz
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Amisfield Restaurant & Cellar located at Lake Hayes in Queenstown, provides their guests with the ultimate wine and food experience. Our team are dynamic, creative, friendly and talented, coming together to showcase the best the region and New Zealand have to o�fer. We are looking for like individuals to join our team:
Cellar Door Host Chefs Waitsta�f And there’s a barrel load of benefits when it comes to working with Amisfield including a generous wine allowance, wine discounts on our wine and dining, health insurance, designer uniforms and free sta�f meals. Jump online to join our team
Chef de Partie Flame is a casual dining restaurant, we pride ourselves with a very high standard of food and service. Must have a valid work visa or be a NZ resident.
Email us on info@flamebargrill.co.nz or come and see us at level 1, 88 Beach Street
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. BIODYNAMIC HORTICULTURALIST AND ORCHARDIST SOUS CHEF HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT GREENKEEPERS RESERVATION SALES AGENT GUEST SERVICES AGENT PORTER GREENKEEPERS ASSISTANT/LABOURER EXPERIENCED WAITSTAFF 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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To be considered for this role, you will require: • Availability for work on a 7 day rotating roster, working 5 day shifts or 5 night shifts, including weekends. • Valid Drivers Licence • You must be New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a current open work visa/WHV. Sponsorship available for excellent candidates. • Good time management skills and the ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment. All cleaning equipment / materials / vehicles will be supplied. Email your CV to riseandshinemgr@gmail.com
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We are looking for Commercial Cleaners Applicant must possess eye for detail, passion in cleaning, able to work in weekends. holding NZ full license. Experience desired, but not essential as long as willing to be trained We would like to hear from you dazzling.cs2018@gmail.com
Now Hiring Bus Drivers Class 2 + 4 with P endorsement and advantage
Ritchies are currently seeking Bus Drivers for services in Queenstown. We are looking for reliable people with a clean driving record. Heavy vehicle full licence qualification support for those with at least a class 2 learners and a P endorsement. Sponsorship considered for qualified drivers. You’ll receive a steady income and play a key role in your community. Our team of Queenstown locals are part of a large, well respected, privately owned & operated New Zealand company. Does this sound like you: • Clean driving record • Ability to work flexible hours • Class 2 license with P and advantage
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We are looking for an energetic and detailBRAND AMBASSADOR oriented person to join our team. WANTED! We are looking for an energetic, bubbly, As a BRAND AMBASSADOR you will be detail-oriented and customer focused responsible working in every area of superstar for to join our team. the Queenstown business, accumulating knowledge in order toAMBASSADOR demonstrate andyou will As the BRAND replicate excellence. deliveroperational excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment. You will be enthusiastic, organized and passionate You will be tasked the withCookie IMMERSING YOURSELF IN THE about providing Time experience. COOKIE BAR CULTURE with a view to translating this The role you toif work a chosen variety to of TRAVEL shifts including nationally andrequires internationally you are evenings and weekends. Duties include but are not limited to AND REPRESENT THE BRAND. cashier / host and connector responsibilities. We are looking for somebody thatoperational will commitretail longrole term. For right candidate The role is a fully with thethe daily tasks to there is room to grow into a Supervisory or Managerial include cashier duties and host/ connector responsibilities.role. You will report to the Retail Operations Manager and Store Extensive experience in hospitality and retail is essential, along Manager. . with a passion for delivering a world class brand experience to every customer. If this sounds like you apply NOW! Please send your CV to lisa@cookietime.co.nz You will report to the retail operations manager. Please send your CV to joanne.ballard@cookietime.co.nz
Kinross is well established Cellar Door, Bistro and Boutique Hotel situated right the heart Gibbston. We represent 5 amazing wineries Coal Pit, Hawkshead, Valli & Wild Irishman along with our own Kinross label. And with over 400 5-star Trip Advisor Reviews, you know our food and service are outstanding.
BISTRO WINE HOST This is a new role, working across the Winery Bistro to assist guests in their wine matches and choices, discuss wine and food pairings, sell wine club memberships and off-licence wine. Also responsible for wine stock control and wine training and coaching within the Bistro team.
BISTRO MORNING SHIFT 7.30am to afternoon, 5 days per week We are looking for a fun, enthusiastic food and beverage professional our Winery Bistro - Looking after our Hotel guests for breakfast, and working the busy lunch service. You will need a minimum of 2 years front of house experience, barista skills and wine knowledge. Kinross is a fun place to work, we have a great team culture, staff benefits and sales bonuses. These are both full time, permanent roles, working to a roster each week, including weekends. Please apply with CV and cover letter to christine@kinross.nz, giving details of your qualifications and experience. Applicants must currently reside in NZ as a NZ citizen, resident or have a valid working visa. Please give details of your right to work in NZ and visa expiry. Own transport and accommodation is required, as is a clean police check.
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McDonald’s Restaurants Queenstown are looking to fill permanent, fulltime positions for our restaurant in Frankton and our new restaurant opening in town.
Barista (experience required) Kitchen Staff Service/Hospitality Star Visa sponsorship offered in the absence of New Zealand applicants. To apply, please send your CV in to: hr.mcds.qtown@gmail.com
Queenstown Arts Centre to Expand With New Role!! Queenstown Arts Centre BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & GRANTS CO-ORDINATOR PART TIME CONTRACT JOB POSITION The Queenstown Arts Society & Centre The Queenstown Arts Society has successfully run the Queenstown Arts Centre from the old school house for over 20 years. Run mainly by volunteers, the Arts Centre provides the region’s “gateway” for artists and art lovers who are passionate about the visual arts and arts education. Business Development and Grants Co-ordinator – Part time Role: QAC is supported by QLDC, a number of committed philanthropists and the Queenstown community. It also runs a number of fundraising activities and events.
Taiaroa Capital LTD is hiring! Our new venue Wakatipu Brewing Co. is opening in town centre at the start of this winter. We are hiring:
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Head Chef Operate the kitchen ensuring food produced is of the highest quality. Engaging suppliers, seeking the best quality ingredients, maintaining costs and stocktaking. Constantly develop the menu, particularly when it comes to seasonal offerings Run a tight knit team of 3-4 All food safety reporting and closely liaising with FOH and management Experience in a similar role is required.
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Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Prep Cooks - roles may include: Completing ordering and stocktake Manage prep time and minimise wastage Monitor all food standards and wait times Assisting the Head Chef
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Duty Manager(s) • Providing exceptional customer service • Flexibility with table and bar service depending on time of day • Develop product knowledge of WBC beers, and assortment of NZ wines • Mixing, preparing, serving drinks • Adhering to Host Responsibility policies • Processing sales • Cleaning the bar and surrounding areas • Selecting music and ensuring a good atmosphere for all occasions • Set up the bar/tables and clean down • Clear tables, assist the kitchen team with clean up • Remain presentable at all times • Available for work afternoons, evenings, and weekends • To be a team member • Assist General Manager with ordering, training, etc as needed. Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role in hospitality required. Additional experience is a plus. Current LCQ/Duty Manager's certificate or ability to acquire a certificate is a must - 6 months minimum working in a licensed New Zealand venue required. We will also be filling roles for bar/wait staff and kitchen hands. Full-time and part-time available. Please enquire for more details! Please submit a CV and a short cover letter to wbc@bungalowqt.co.nz
We are now looking for someone to fill the role of Business Development & Grants Co-ordinator for the Arts Centre to drive up community engagement, eventually becoming self-funding. This role will report to the Queenstown Arts Centre Committee. This is a part time contract position, of 10-12 hours per week with increased hours around specific events. The applicant will need to be flexible to meet with stakeholders as required and have the ability to work from both the Arts Centre and your own home. Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you will have prior experience in initiating, coordinating, supporting, and facilitating events. Experience with Grants applications will be vital. Your relationship building skills and ability to quickly form strong professional relationships will be imperative. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and possess a high level of organisational skills, enthusiasm, energy and a passion for the arts! To apply Please apply in writing with your c.v. and an email about yourself to: Queenstown Arts Society Committee, qascommittee@gmail.com by the end of May.
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New Zealand Plumber Richardson Plumbing are looking for a New Zealand Licensed Plumber. As we have an employee leaving within the next month. Having Gasfi tting and Drainlaying experience work be an advantage. Must be able to work unsupervised as well as in a team. Mainly new work with some maintenance work. Vehicle and phone provided to the right person. For more details please contact Hamish hamish@richardsonplumbing.co.nz or 021 301 306
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ASSISTANT CAFÉ MANAGER We are now looking for an assistant café manager for our busy café in the 5 Mile shopping precinct. You will need to possess a whole host of personal and hospitality attributes however it is mandatory that you have café operations experience in New Zealand style cafes (3+ years). Our business managerial expectations bar is set very high, so you will need to: • Be a strong leader who leads through hands on hard work and dedication setting the standards for their colleagues • Create, integrate, facilitate and motivate an energising and productive Café workplace culture that you and your colleagues will happily be engaged in • Have a sound understanding and application of business economic structures around - sales costings, profit & loss, wage %’s, budgeting and staff rostering • Promote and maintain an overall demeanour of excellence and consistency that customers will be consistently attracted to - day after day • The ability to problem solve in a fast paced and potentially stressful environment is mandatory and your experience should include this • Be a creative and innovative outside the box thinker particularly around our Café Society brand and marketing this to new and existing customer bases • An overall talent that can bring the best out of everyone – everyday... Based on your presentation, a full overview of this position will be expanded on at an interview with the owners. Only NZ residents, citizens and current work visa holders will be considered. Apply via email cafesocietyjobs@xtra.co.nz www.facebook.com/CafeSocietyQueenstown/
Front of House Seeking harworking professionals for the opening of the trans-Tasman bubble, you can join our venues on a full time/part time permanent contract and casual contract. Please email your resume at Alex.Suter@whiteandwongs.co.nz
Located in the heart of Arrowtown, and only a short drive from the ski fields, The Fork and Tap is a vibrant, historic restaurant and gastropub that provides an array of New Zealand craft beers, excellent wine options and fresh, delicious food to match. We are looking to fill to following positions:
HEAD CHEF Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role (preferred but not essential, we are open to someone taking the next step in their career!). Excellent communication and leadership skills as well as experience in budgeting and cost controls. A positive, open attitude a must, as well as a genuine love for what you do.
Barista / Server We want Fun out going 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, please forward your CV to:
Erica@thehayes.co.nz
SOUS CHEF 3-5 years experience in a similar role with a flair for creativity. Experience in leading a kitchen is essential as well as a passion for food and a positive open attitude. Exceptional communication genuine love for what you do.
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FULL TIME FRONT OF HOUSE Previous experience in table service essential as well as a passion for great customer service. Duty Managers Certificate an advantage but not essential. Accommodation available. We’re looking forward to meeting you!
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BARTENDERS WANTED!!
You must have experience – at least 2 years. We are looking for a reliable & enthusiastic team player with great attention to detail. Please apply by forwarding your CV and cover letter to stay@alexisqueenstown.co.nz
CV/Cover letter to hello@theforkandtap.co.nz
Gib Fixer / Construction worker Hardworking, fit and reliable. Construction experience required, we will provide training for the right candidate for a long term role.
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We are looking for Bartenders to work in our busy bar in Queenstown. You must have at least 2-3 years experience, have a current working Visa, speak excellent English. This position is on a roster that will vary from week to week. You must be able to work weekends and evenings. Only people with 2-3 years experience need apply!! Please send your CV to queenstowncowboys@gmail.com
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Cleaners required • Must be friendly, honest and reliable. • Have a positive/can do attitude.
We have a number of positions for We are looking for:
FRONT OF HOUSE / BARISTA KITCHEN HAND Full and part time positions available. Must hold a valid work visa. Immediate start. Email Ed at: odelaycafe@yahoo.co.nz.
Ski & Snowboard Rental Staff for the coming season. Previous experience in the Winter sports industry is required.
• Good eye for detail. • This is a hands on role and would suit someone able to work under pressure. • Experience preferred but not essential. • Valid drivers licence would be desirable. Please send C.V. and cover letter to Info@coronetcleaners.co.nz
Email CV & references to apply jobs@snowrental.co.nz
Specialised in interior/exterior paint & cedar care.
Sherwood is a unique Queenstown destination, a 78 room Hotel with a busy restaurant and bar with sustainability as the focus at the centre.
Bartender / Barstaff We are looking for an experienced Bartender to join our team, you must have excellent customer service skills as well as a love of natural wine and seasonal cocktails. This is not your traditional ‘Bar’ role as you will be asked to meet and great our guests, be an ambassador for our business as well as prepare and serve drinks! Please apply with CV by email to hayley@sherwoodqueenstown.nz
We are hiring! COMMERCIAL CLEANERS WANTED
Brush Hand – Painter – Painter Supervisor
House of Hygiene is offering a full time (30+ hours) positions. The ideal candidates must have:
Ideally 3 years’ experience for painter supervisor position.
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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!
Looking for an apprenticeship? Get in touch too! High end finishes - Competitive Salary - Fun team
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Building Labourer Wanted For full time residential building work. 2 to 3 years previous experience in the construction industry is required. Competitive hourly rate. Must have full drivers licence and own reliable transport. Good spoken English essential. Contact Mike on 027 566 3489 or email mikekelly77@hotmail.com
MASSAGE THERAPIST Onsen Hot pools are an award winning Day Spa located in Arthurs Point. We require therapists to join our team providing Deep tissue and relaxation massages, plus facials. The successful applicant will work to a roster with work hours during the day, evening and weekends. The ideal applicant will: • • • •
Be professional and reliable Ability to work unsupervised Massage qualification with 2 years exp Have good time management skills
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Please email Lauren on scott@onsen.co.nz We look forward to your application!
Kitchen hand position available Hardworking enthusiastic staff member required to work in our fast pace restaurant. Will be assisting in preparing chefs mise en place for busy services and assisting in breakdown of kitchen. Minimum 6 month commitment.
Contact headchef@queenstownjsh.co.nz or 03 442 6263
Chef de Partie Pastry Chef Kitchen Porter Seeking harworking professionals for the opening of the trans-Tasman bubble, you can join our venues on a full time/part time permanent contract and casual contract. Please email your resume at warwick.taylor@botswanabutchery.co.nz
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DRIVER/DELIVERY PERSON for Chilled Dairy Distribution. Full time position- early starts - some weekend work.
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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
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Bartender Waiter
Kitchen Hand - Immediate start
Runner
Full time, no experience necessary.
Seeking harworking professionals for the opening of the trans-Tasman bubble, you can join our venues on a full time/part time permanent contract and casual contract.
Duty Managers - Immediate start Front of House Superstars Immediate start
Please email your resume at graeme.allan@botswanabutchery.co.nz
Full time & permanent. Experience and LCQ beneficial. Email Dave at queenstown@lonestarhq.co.nz or call 027 422 3565.
Groomer Full time position. Must have full drivers licence. Duties: Cleaning cars to high standard, collecting customers from the airport, basic fleet maintenance. Please email CV to rose@omegarentals.com
CHEF DE PARTIE An enthusiastic and reliable professional to assist in providing great quality food Assist to lead & develop the team Good hours: work life balance Training & development
We are looking for:
NIGHT AUDITOR Full Time We are a property developer owned by long term Queenstown locals who design, build and spec enviable turn-key homes in some of the most picturesque sites in the Wakatipu. We are looking to fill the below positions. QUALIFIED BUILDER / CARPENTER We are looking for a full time, qualified builder to join our team, must be NZ Qualified with at least 5 years experience, have a can-do attitude and want a long term position. CONSTRUCTION LABOURER We are looking for an experienced Construction Labourer to assist and support our carpenters. Work includes using power and hand tools, landscaping, driving light machinery, and some rock anchor work. Full driver’s licence is essential. Must have a can-do attitude and work as part of a team. Must have legal right to work in NZ. We offer competitive rates and opportunities to grow within the company. To apply please call Will Taylor on 027 3590 404 or send a CV to admin@alphaproperties.co.nz Applications will be treated with confidentiality.
10.30 pm – 7.00 am Friendly, reliable & organized Excellent communication skills, computer skills & excel skills High standard of personal presentation Full driver’s license Able to hold a GM certificate Committed to Queenstown long term
GUEST SERVICE AGENT - PORTER Great communicator, friendly Assist with general enquiries, luggage, activity bookings Valet parking – full driver’s license Physically fit & energetic
KITCHEN HANDS Variety of cleaning & dishwashing Physically fit Good flexi hours
ROOM ATTENDANT’S High standard of personal presentation A friendly, outgoing personality Good hours
Call into the Hotel or send a CV & cover letter to H5308-hr1@accor.com
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Head Chef
1. Excellent communicators with strong work ethic and positive attitude. 2. Competent with food hygiene, health and safety in council requirements in kitchen. 3. Previous experience in fine dining and Banquets. 3. Passionate about food and self-motivated. 4. Team player that works well in serviceoriented environment. - Chef De Partie 1. A minimum of 1 year experience to run kitchen as CDP or similar. 2. Previous experience in fine dining 3. Love the opportunities to create and be creative - we are daring... the sky is the limit. 4. Great interpersonal and communication skills. - Kitchen Porter 1. Previous experience as Kitchen porter. 2. Can work Under pressure. - Room Attendant 1. Attention to detail. 2. Can work Under pressure. • Send us your current resume the role you are applying for with references & copy of valid work permit if applicable, to Jagan@nestqt.co.nz Kamana Lakehouse, 139 Fernhill Rd, Queenstown
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Walter Peak Gourmet Team As we get prepared to welcome back visitors, we’re looking for hospitality superstars and the crème de le crème of chefs to join our Walter Peak experience team. We have a number of permanent roles available, with full-time hours guaranteed. Some of these positions are live-in in our new subsidised staff accommodation.
WINE ADVISOR Become part of our Cellar Sales team! Kinross is well established Cellar Door, Bistro and Boutique Hotel situated right the heart Gibbston. We represent 5 amazing wineries Coal Pit, Hawkshead, Valli & Wild Irishman along with our own Kinross label. Our Cellar Sales team are vibrant and passionate about sharing our local wine stories with visitors and guests. We host wine tour groups as well as FIT’s, have a very successful wine club and also sell wine online. You will suit this role if you have a passion for Central Otago wines, at least 2 years’ experience selling wines direct to clients and a minimum of WSET 2 or equivalent. Kinross is a fun place to work, we have a great team culture and staff benefits. This is a full time, permanent role, working to a roster each week, including weekends. Remuneration is hourly rate plus sales bonuses.
HOUSEKEEPER We require a full time, permanent Housekeeper to join our small housekeeping team. At Kinross we are proud of our track record of presenting fourteen beautifully clean cottages for our in-house guests. Position is 5 days per week, with some weekend work rostered on. Please apply with CV and cover letter giving details of your qualifications and experience. Applicants must currently reside in NZ as a NZ citizen, resident or have a valid working visa. Please give details of your right to work in NZ. Own transport and accommodation is required, as is a clean police check. christine@kinross.nz
We’re on the lookout for:
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F&B Attendants Team Leaders Chefs – all levels Kitchen Hands
We also have casual F&B roles helping out as and when needed or for large functions and events. If this sounds like the adventure you’ve been looking for, start your Real Journey today.
Stoker/Boiler Operator Do you want to be a part of the only team of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere? Don’t mind a bit of hard graft? Join us as a Stoker/Boiler operator on board our century old coal fired steamship, The TSS Earnslaw. This is a permanent full-time role where you will be responsible for hand fuelling the fires, operating the engines and boilers that power the TSS Earnslaw and assisting with the safe and efficient operation of this historic vessel. What will you need to get this job? •Class 2 Drivers licence preferred •You’ll need to be physically fit and hardworking •Proactive and willing to help in other areas •Motivated personality who is not afraid to get stuck in & get the job done
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HAIR STYLIST WANTED If you are looking for beautiful work views from an extraordinary space with great colleagues, flexible hours and very competitive pay... let's talk (confidentially). We are an established salon located in the Kawarau Falls Village. With a large clientele and are looking for a hairstylist with minimum 4years experience to join our team. Full time or part time. So if you feel like a change and would like to work somewhere where you are part of a friendly and very talented team. Where you can enjoy your environment, your craft and have time and space to focus on your client then get in touch today! To apply please call 021 717 137 or email amber@thesalon.nz
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Whether you’re a Housekeeper or a F&B Professional, a Front Office Superstar or a Talented Chef, you thrive working in hospitality & have a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. We have a number of full time & part time shifts available for a variety of hours and these opportunities will suit you if you are looking to Work, Live, Play, this winter. Hotel Duty Manager
Reservationist
Night Porter
Night Manager
Night Audit / Night Porter
F&B Attendant
Executive Chef
Chef de Partie
Room Attendant
Laundry Attendant
If you're ready for the next step in your hospitality career in a relaxed and sophisticated environment, apply now.
Benefits Competitive rates / Training and development opportunities Staff accommodation / Discounted Hotels and Food & Beverage rates Staff meals on duty / Laudry allowance
WANTED
GENERAL ALL-ROUNDER FLEX IB LE HOUR S IMMEDIATE START Goodstays are looking for general all rounder to help with our busy holiday home portfolio. The ideal candidate must have a good work ethic, an excellent eye for detail, be physically fit, practical and energetic A full & clean driver's licence is required. Administration and reservations experience is essential (ongoing training will also be given) as is the ability to work unsupervised and keep to a operations@wolfgroup.nz
schedule. Hours will vary over a seven-day week. A P P LY TO office@goodstays.co.nz
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Manager / Senior Accountant Affleck O’Meara is the fastest growing accounting and advisory provider in Queenstown and Central Otago. We enjoy the flexible characteristics of being an independent local firm together with the specific expertise and strength of working with experienced business leaders within our organisation. Our people genuinely matter to us and this is reflected in the way that we develop from within, celebrate success and champion a collaborative, transparent and high-performance culture. Our team provide personalised services to clients based on their unique needs. To excel, you need to not only understand financial concepts, but also be a great leader, communicator and a creative thinker and able to work both collaboratively and autonomously. This role provides an exciting opportunity for a challenging and rewarding career, where you will be exposed to a wide variety of client work. We are looking for someone who is qualified, currently excelling at manager or senior level and is potentially keen to work toward Partnership. The successful applicant will be focused with great influencing skills, emotional intelligence and a can-do attitude. They will bring a proactive and creative approach to providing solutions to both internal and external clients.
WANT TO PROVIDE AN AUTHENTIC NZ EXPERIENCE?
AND RECEIVE
THEN BECOME OUR FUTURE
• Room Attendant • Chef de Partie (min. 3 years’ experience) • Kitchenhand • Bartender • Maintenance Technician • Handyperson
Min. $22/hour starting rate Free uniform Free parking Free meal on shift Caring team environment
INTERESTED? Please email your cover letter and CV to hr@therees.co.nz. Expressions of interest for other operational positions are welcome.
As well as all the regular duties you would expect to go with this position you will also take a leadership role within the team, supporting the Partner in delivering development opportunities to the team and helping to facilitate their ongoing performance and success.
Applications from New Zealand citizens/residents are highly encouraged.
A key selling point is in the fact that we take on a number of innovative and challenging projects for our clients and you will have great exposure to a varied and interesting workload. Along with the leadership and emotional intelligence characteristics, practical skills must include strong excel and forecasting skills along with analytical and interpretative problem solving.
Looking for a place you can be yourself? We provide you the space to be yourself along with added benefits such as free staff meals, laundered uniform and access to our staff accomodation!
This role provides tremendous development potential in a fastpaced, varied and rewarding environment. You will be working with a high-performance team in an organisation that rewards and celebrates success, culture, fun and social responsibility. You will also enjoy the satisfaction that comes with representing a wellrespected brand and working alongside colleagues and partners who are genuinely interested in each other and take pride in the organisation. Confidential enquiries can be directed to Christine Wardle on 03 441 3901 or email christine@affleck.co.nz
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
• Room Attendant • Duty Manager • Commis Chef • Food & Beverage Attendant • Demi Chef • Chef de Partie • Kitchenhand • Front Desk Agent / Porter Come and join our dynamic team and discover all that we have to offer! To apply please send your CV to zqnbs.hr@ihg.com
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JOIN THE FAMILY • Bartenders • Servers • Chefs • Kitchen Porter
• Bartenders
• Cocktail Bartenders
• Ice Bar Hosts
With FOUR established venues, Future Bars provides great opportunities in the hospitality industry. We’re all about our people and culture; benefits include: awesome staff discounts, subsidized gym membership, growth, promotion and development opportunities. To apply, please email work@futurebars.co.nz. All applications taken in strictest of confidence. Please include which role you are applying for in the subject line.
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Renowned for our amazing range of confectionery products and as a great place to work, RSS operates 3 destination stores in Arrowtown, Queenstown and at Queenstown International Airport. Our warehouse and manufacturing kitchen in Arrowtown keeps our stores stocked with sweets, chocolate and our world famous fudge. We have the following roles available for the coming winter season and beyond: • Retail Sales Representatives • Bright, bubbly, customer and sales focussed people who excel in a busy retail environment. RSS Airport
Permanent, full time role Fixed term role June to October
RSS Arrowtown
Fixed term role, full time June to August
RSS Queenstown
Fixed term role, full time June to August Casual, ongoing role
• Warehouse Assistant - Arrowtown • We have a vacancy for a permanent or fixed term role. Suits fit and motivated people who like working in a team environment. Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm with some additional weekend shifts as required. • Kitchen Assistant – Arrowtown • Assisting in our manufacturing kitchen making our world-famous fudge and confectionery. Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm with some additional weekend shifts as required. We invite suitably experienced candidates to apply for these roles. If you want to work for a fantastic local company that truly values it’s employee’s email your CV to: hr@rss.co.nz Only successful applicants will be contacted