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Thank you Queenstown

Thank you Queenstown, on behalf of the entire National Party.

As you all would have seen, last week the National Caucus met in our town in what was a chance to both gather and work on our plans for the year ahead, engage with the local community, and support a great town which has had a very challenging two years. Where better to confirm our approach to 2022 than in the home of growth, ambition, productivity and a place which celebrates the spirit of getting things done. National MPs were able to meet with community groups and leaders from across the Queenstown region to engage in discussions about the visitor economy, start-up and tech, conservation, health, farming and housing. After two years of talk, with more questions than answers and even less action, it is clear that there is progress to be made across each of these areas in the interests of the health and wellbeing of our people, our communities and our economy. If there was one certainty that was again confirmed in all of our discussions last week, it was that National is the party for Queenstown. While the Government has failed to support our town and value the importance of the tourism and hospitality sectors, National has long held a different approach. It is one that prioritises the health and wellbeing of our communities and our businesses. National has a vision for a better Queenstown and a better New Zealand and I am excited about working towards that this year.

Mountain bikers and hikers took advantage of the long weekend and cooler temps on Sunday to climb the Ben Lomond track including Mandy and Sayuri, Gary, James and Nikki

Seeing both our local economy and the wider New Zealand economy rebound from the immense pressure it has been put under in the past two years is crucial to that vision. It starts with getting a handle on inflation which simply cannot be allowed to continue to balloon outward. A sensible approach to immigration is another key aspect which will play a vital role in helping the Queenstown economy’s revival. Readers of my columns in this publication will know I have long championed an approach at the border which keeps New Zealanders safe but also reunites families and helps fill jobs in sectors hamstrung by job shortages. It was pleasing to see that the Government finally announce a plan that would see New Zealand’s borders reopen to New Zealanders, starting with Kiwis stuck in Australia who can return home on February 27. This is a real win for the 100,000 people who signed National’s petition to end MIQ. In releasing its plans, the Government was however vague on what exactly the future holds for international visitors and the vital workers we so desperately need here in Queenstown. But one thing is certain, National will be holding the Government to account every step of the way. Whether it is in healthcare, the economy or education, our team will be working for a better New Zealand every step of the way this year. But enough talking about it for now, let’s just get on with it. Joseph Mooney - MP for Southland

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My Life Story

Zoi wins Olympic gold! Wānaka snowboarder Zoi SadowskiSynnott is celebrating after winning New Zealand’s first ever gold medal at the Winter Olympics

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A bridge too far

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Arts and Culture The Wakatipu Buddy Programme: The benefits of the Buddies programme are immense just ask Big Buddy Cody Packer and his Buddy Benji Welsh. The relationship also isn’t just one way with benefits on both sides Artist Shane Woolridge is renowned for his rock sculptures, but a new exhibition heralds a different direction in his artistic practice

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Gardening Tips

James Isted Salmon, more commonly known as just... Salmon had a gut feeling that’s had him chucking in his tourism career for the construction hammers. At 14 years nearly half his time in Queenstown has been with Canyon Swing but its time to move on

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Mental Health

When the Kawarau Falls Bridge opened almost a century ago, it was a financial disaster. Now, the bridge threatens to once again become a burden, this time on ratepayers

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Resort hosts Super Rugby Later this month, the picturesque but primitive Queenstown’s Rec Ground will host Super Rugby

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Zoi wins Olympic gold! by Paul Taylor

Wānaka snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott is celebrating after winning New Zealand’s first ever gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

“It felt pretty special being a part of that competition and having everyone so stoked to show what we’ve been working on for the past four years.”

The 20-year-old, who trains at Cardrona Alpine Resort, took out the Snowboard Slopestyle at the Beijing 2022 on Sunday afternoon with an incredible 92.88 in her final run.

Zoi’s lead coach, Sean Thompson, was absolutely over the moon, saying: “She’s amazing and she deserves every bit of this, it’s her dedication and hard work, she’s really passionate about snowboarding.”

She landed a frontside double 1080 and a backside double 1080 on the two final jumps, the same run that won her X Games gold two weeks ago.

She will compete again in the Snowboard Big Air on Monday, February 14, along with Queenstown teenager Cool Wakushima, who didn’t make the final of the slopestyle as she injured her tailbone.

“I am in absolute disbelief, it means so much to me to win New Zealand’s first Winter Olympic gold, it makes me super proud to be a Kiwi,” she said. With a bronze medal in the bag from Pyeongchang 2018, she has become the country’s most decorated Winter Olympian, as well as the current world champion and X Games champion. Zoi told The Project her only thought going into the final run was to land her tricks. She knew when she’d landed the last jump, she had won gold “so emotions were running pretty high”. She was swarmed by other competitors; such is the camaraderie between the world’s top snowboarders. “We cheer when everyone else does well because it’s pretty special to see your mates put down runs that they’ve never done before,” she told The Project.

There was also disappointment for others in the New Zealand team. Queenstown’s Tiarn Collins, 22, finished in 18th place at the men’s snowboard slopestyle qualifiers at Genting Snow Park in Zhangjiakou. Collins landed a solid first run, lacing a cab 180 on with a 360 out of the transfer rail on the first feature, but a couple of small bobbles hurt his score in the hugely competitive field. Then a crash on the second run ended his hopes of qualifying for the final. “The first run was just a little messy, second run knew I had to clean it up and it was looking good until that first jump. I just went a bit too big and couldn’t quite hold it together,” Collins explained. He will now turn his focus to the Snowboard Big Air to be held next week in Beijing.

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Queenstown alpine ski racer Alice Robinson, 20, finished 22nd in the women’s Giant Slalom at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Sunday, after struggling to get to grips with the conditions. Robinson says she’s was disappointed in her performance, at the Alpine Venue in Yanqing. “Run one I was struggling with certain things like grip and at the top I really just couldn’t find what I was looking for in the feeling - it was just a battle the whole way down,” she says.

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She took some time to reset in the break between the runs but once again was unable to find the feeling on her skis that she was looking for. “I really gave it my best today,” she says. “I couldn’t quite figure out the snow conditions and it just didn’t work out. It’s very hard to contemplate but it’s just sport and I’ve been skiing really well in Super G and I’m really looking forward to that event. “Thanks to all the kiwis for their unconditional support.” Robinson will be back in action on 11 February, where she will be competing in the speed event of Super-G, where she has seen some fantastic results in her build up to Beijing. Meanwhile freeskiers Ben Barclay and Finn Bilous narrowly missed out on progressing to the finals of the men’s big air. The New Zealanders landed all three of their jumps, with Bilous finishing in 18th with a score of 155.75 and Barclay finishing in 16th with a score of 162.75. The top 12 progress to finals. Earlier their teammate Margaux Hackett went big but was unable to land her first two jumps. The 22-year-old regrouped for a solid third run, putting down an overall score of 74.75. The athletes will now turn their focus to slopestyle which begins on 13 February.

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A bridge too far? by Paul Taylor

When the Kawarau Falls Bridge opened almost a century ago, it was a financial disaster.

have enough money because we decided to take on a bridge” that MBIE potentially has responsibility to maintain, under Heritage NZ rules.

The Queenstown bridge was built as a dam by the Kawarau Company at a cost of £106,000, more than $10 million in today’s money, to stop the water flowing from Lake Wakatipu so the riverbed could be mined for gold.

Dr Thunes Cloete, general manager of Community Services, said the costs would be minimal and the council was negotiating with Waka Kotahi to subsidise 50% of maintenance, as the bridge is part of the active travel network, providing access to Kelvin Heights.

But when the gates were closed on 30 August, 1926, the water level only dropped by a metre or so, not enough for the hundreds of people who had staked a claim to uncover any significant amounts of gold. Shares in the company lost half their value.

The Queenstown Trails Trust could also apply for Government funding, he said.

Now, at the other end of its lifespan, the bridge threatens to once again become a burden, this time on ratepayers.

MBIE “has made it really clear they don’t want to own this structure”, Dr Cloete added, and council chief executive Mike Theelen speculated it could cut access to the bridge, if QLDC didn’t take it on.

Waka Kotahi has told Queenstown Lakes District Council it intends to revoke the State Highway status of the road over the single-lane bridge, since all traffic now flows over its $22m replacement slightly downstream.

Cr Penny Clark, backed by Cr Craig Ferguson, gave a passionate speech about the need to retain the bridge as part of town’s history, and access to it for walkers and cyclists.

That means it will become a local road controlled by the council, continuing to be used by cyclists and walkers.

“We don’t have much history around here, guys, we let it all disappear,” Clark said. “This is critical that we keep this. Look at how well the tourism domestic product has functioned in the last year because of the cycle trails ... and when I look at the costs, it’s minimal.”

But the bridge structure itself is owned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE), which is so keen to get it off its books, it has offered to sell it to QLDC for $1. Councillors met on Thursday last week to discuss the offer, which council staffers recommended they accept. Councillor Niki Gladding was first to question the wisdom of the council taking on an aging concrete structure, which will require about $15,000 a year in inspections and maintenance, and up to $500k in structural maintenance within 15-20 years. That’s not to mention what happens if there’s an earthquake, and it needs to be demolished or repaired. A report from consultants Stantec confirms the structure is not up to current seismic standards and there “are few or no practical or economically feasible measures” to make it so. “I’m just reluctant to agree something, because we’re really tight,” Gladding said, noting the council is close to its self-imposed financial limits. “We really need to look at our priorities.” Gladding wanted to see a rates impact with the report. She doesn’t want other projects “fall by the wayside because we don’t

QLDC owns several historic bridges, the Edith Cavell bridge, the Shotover Pedestrian Bridge and the Skippers Suspension Bridge, which all carry a similar or greater risk, especially if there’s a magnitude 8 earthquake on the Alpine Fault. Boult said he understood Clark’s point, but there wasn’t any suggestion the bridge would be demolished and he was confident access would be maintained. “My concern here is we are opening ourselves to a significant liability and in fairness MBIE may not want to own a bridge, but they own one now,” Boult said. “We’re solving a problem for them.” Cr Quentin Smith said these old bridges are “an enormous liability” and he wanted to see more certainty around ongoing funding from Waka Kotahi and MBIE. Councillors voted defer any decision on the bridge until staffers could do further work, clarifying liabilities and funding, essentially driving for a better deal for QLDC from its strong negotiating position. “If MBIE don’t want it, how much don’t they want it?” Cr Val Miller added.

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Everything Else 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

I didn’t hear many massive cheers for the borders re-opening last week. From what I’m hearing, the government stretching out the arrival of any non-New Zealand visitors till later in the year is the very last straw for many local businesses. Two years of no tourists and a fraction of the income they need to survive, with banks refusing to lend any more money is a catastrophic situation. Given how much I loathed MIQ, it’s a huge relief to know it will be no more, but my son in Sydney has astonished me by saying he doesn’t want to come and spend ten days selfisolating. He wants to come when he can go and see ALL his family and friends and spend his money in his favourite bars and businesses. Honestly, what self-respecting adult male wouldn’t rather stay home with his mummy? He is an ungrateful wretch. I was sent Ben Kepes’ story in STUFF about Queenstown. A lot of it is horribly true - building all the appalling hotels and shopping centres all over the place is just revolting. We pride ourselves on being a dynamic, beautiful mountain town, but we are filling it up with hideous huge mansions, and nasty future slum apartment blocks. Why isn’t the council encouraging the owners of the ugly, new (and totally empty) hotels to turn them into apartments for workers, instead of letting more and more of our countryside get turned into concrete? I wish these corporate developers who have never done anything for the community would all just naff off back to where they came from and foul their own nests. They’ve never served on our school boards, our council, our volunteer groups, and most of their “charitable” giving seems to be to political parties. Do we need them in our district? What we did need in the district was rain, and the rain gods certainly overdelivered! My garden is immensely grateful but given that the mulberry season has just started, I’m keen for my favourite fruit to get more sun. It’s been very disheartening discovering little piles of pulp on the ground - the berries seem to suck up the rain and then get so heavy they just plop down. Two fell on my head while I was picking them and I hadn’t realised what an alarming sight I was, until my neighbour saw me and thought I had a terrible head wound. Carol Morgan (she’s from Argentina, even though her name sounds very unLatino!) is a lawyer here and has started all sorts of programmes for the community. She’s setting up some projects that will help new locals integrate more easily. There’s talk of a communal garden project and a centre where different nationalities can share their culture with everyone. When we first moved here, we were considered quite foreign and fancy because we had a portable TV and an American car, but the locals couldn’t have been kinder to weird old us. The Hinterleitners and Guenther Raedler were about the only ones who spoke anything but English, and I don’t think there were any Indians or Japanese - how on earth did we survive without sushi or curry? Now we’ve got a great mix of cultures and languages and food. I think Imre who opened the fabulous Upstairs Downstairs was Hungarian, and The Cow was VERY exotic - we’d never had pizza here before. I know some locals wish it was still the old Wakatipu, but even they admit the food was atrocious. The good old days DID have their downside...

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Resort hosts Super Rugby by Paul Taylor

It’s been eight years since Queenstown’s Rec Ground hosted the National Sevens. The annual summer tournament, held amid a carnival atmosphere with thousands of spectators surrounding the downtown pitch, moved to Rotorua in 2014 and on to Tauranga in 2018. Later this month, the picturesque but primitive ground will host what will be easily the biggest games since the Sevens. The Chiefs v Highlanders, Blues v Hurricanes and Blues v Chiefs will all be held at the Rec Ground as part of Super Rugby’s opening three rounds of fixtures. Unfortunately, no one will be able to watch in person, due to Omicron restrictions. All six NZ-based Super Rugby Pacific squads relocated to Queenstown over the weekend to live and train in Omicron-avoidance bubbles. They’re staying in various hotels, while its rumoured a gym has been set up in a hanger at the airport, and Queenstown Events Centre pitches are being used for training. The majority of the matches between the Highlanders, Chiefs, Blues, Hurricanes, Moana Pasifika and the Crusaders will be night matches held at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium, also behind closed doors. But the three day games remain in Queenstown. “It’s very strange,” says Dave Gardiner, owner Lone Star, a popular bar and restaurant for the rugby, close to the Rec Ground. “There’s a buzz that the players are in town, everyone’s stoked to have the teams here, and also the NZ Cricket Team [White Ferns]. “But we won’t be able to watch the games, except on Sky as usual. “So nothing has changed really, we’ll be watching in Lone Star, and doing our tipping comp, and they’ll be playing a stone’s throw away behind closed doors.” The pub is usually jam-packed for Super Rugby games, but under red restrictions only 100 customers are allowed inside. “I don’t think there’ll be an increase in turnover for anybody, unless the teams come in. We’ve got an upstairs, so we could have a private function in there, separated. “I know a few of the coaches, so I might give them a call and ask if they want to come for dinner.” New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is handling security and managing any fans who turn up. Queenstown Lakes District Council is managing the fences required

and maintaining the pitches for matches and training. Wakatipu Rugby Club secretary Gavin Bartlett says the Rec Ground pitch isn’t always the best as it gets a lot of use, not just for rugby, although he believes the council has been working on it ahead of the games. “I’d imagine it’s probably not going to be the same level they’re used to in the bigger stadiums, but at the end of the day it’s 15 players against 15 players,” Bartlett says. The club would usually provide volunteer services for security, for the gate and bar, for rugby events, such as the Highlanders pre-season game, which was supposed to happen here on Friday, but was moved due Covid-19. “But obviously this is different. They’ve go to keep the numbers down, so it will all be controlled by NZ Rugby.” Bartlett says there’s excitement around the club about seeing giants of the game battle it out on their home soil. “It will display the Rec Ground to the world. It’s just unfortunate no one can go and watch it, although some of the people in houses up above Gorge Road might get a decent view.” The plan is currently for the teams to remain in Queenstown for the opening three weeks of the competition, staying in their bubbles, with frequent rapid antigen testing, and being coached to Dunedin for night matches.

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The festival included a match making lottery. Couples were drawn out of the jar and would spend the majority of the festival together, if not longer - if all went well.

Ancient Romans also tied Valentine’s day to Emperor Claudius II executions of two men, both who were named Valentine. This was held on the 14 of Feb, but in different years of the 3rd century A.D. The Catholic Church Roman Romantics celebrated the feast of Lupercalia from honoured their martyrdom by calling for the celebration of February 13 to 15. This is a time where men hit on women, St Valentine. by hitting them. Roll forward a few centuries… They’d slaughter and skin an animal then whipped the women with the bloody hides. Ladies willingly lined up for Late in the 5th century Pope Gelasius I meddled with the day by combining the feast of Lupercalia with the this gruesome spanking. They believed this would make execution Valentine. them fertile. No one has pinpointed the exact origin of the holiday, but a good place to start is ancient Rome.

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He wanted the day to be less raucous, to cover up the wife whipping and animal skinning rituals, and for Christians to focus on celebrating fertility and love. Shakespeare created the romantic version we know today Shakespeare the grand wordsmith came along and romantized the day in his works. Shakespeare mentions Saint Valentine’s Day in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and in Hamlet, where he alludes to the superstition that if two single people meet on the morning of Saint Valentine’s Day they will likely get married. February 14th is the day because in the fourteenth-century Europe believed that on February 14, birds begin to mate. It gained popularity through Britain, then Europe. People made paper cards especially on the day. This little running tradition got amplified in the 19th century, thanks to the Industrial Revolution. 1913, Hallmark Cards of Kansas City, Mo., began mass producing valentines. February has not been the same since.

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Arts+Culture Signs of a new direction by Bethany Rogers

One of Gallery Director Marc Blake (L) and Shane Woolridge (R)

Artist Shane Woolridge is renowned for his rock sculptures, but a new exhibition heralds a different direction in his artistic practice. Originally from Cheltenham, in the Cotswolds (UK), Shane has an intriguing artistic background. His passion for music and songwriting helped his band win the first-ever televised Battle of the Bands in the UK. Then, finding work in the stone masonry trade, Shane discovered a talent for working with stone. In New Zealand, he became a full-time artist, designing and creating large sculptures from local materials like schist rock and slate. His well-known work ‘Link Thru to Peak’ stands on the Kelvin Heights Peninsula public walkway and his artwork can be found in collections throughout New Zealand, Australia and Europe. But his latest exhibition, on now at Broker Gallery in Frankton (5 Mile), doesn’t involve stone at all. In fact, the works bring Shane closer to songwriting. “I’m a songwriter and so over the last few years, I’ve thought about how to put lyrics into my art. But putting that into stone would be quite laborious […] lyrics wouldn’t have the same effect [in stone] so I might go down this new route further.” ‘Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say’ features chromogenic prints on Dibond, with gloss laminate. Large blobs of colour with a central ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ seem to move and pulsate, but it’s just a trick of light and colour. The artworks are a big departure from Shane’s usual hands-on process with stone sculptures. “Usually, I do everything myself. I’m hands-on from the beginning. I get sweaty and it’s noisy and dusty and dirty. I’m there from start to finish. This is different. I’m not the maker, I’m the producer and what that has shown me is that concept is king. The idea is god, that’s it. How you produce it and who makes it for you doesn’t really matter if the concept is realised.” Shane says the idea started more than 18 months ago, from a side project where he was trying to ‘shock’ people out of their subconscious with carefully-placed road signs.

“It’s what I call rouge art,” he explains, “I got warning signs with a blank space beneath and I’d add things like ‘future ahead’. They’d last about three weeks and they’d either get taken down or stolen (I hope they got stolen). “Then I made a road sign that simply said: NO. “The NO originally was just to shock people out of their own subconscious and gently push them back into reality, but since then, I’ve thought about it a lot more. No, in particular, is a very powerful word. That’s why I’ve called the show ‘Mean What You Say, Say What You Mean’ – because for a long time in my life I didn’t do that. I said ‘yes’ to things that I should have really said ‘no’ to. “[Broker Gallery Director] Marc Blake asked me to re-create them for the gallery, but I thought that out of context they’d be too weak, it wouldn’t make sense. But the offer got me thinking. That was the spark.” A friend showed Shane how to manipulate saturation and contrast in Photoshop to the extreme. Shane often uses Photoshop to plan his artworks. But by playing with the colours, the images started to change of their own accord. “All of a sudden this ring would appear and it would make it appear three-dimensional, like a doughnut. Some of them appeared to pulsate and BANG there was the idea. So all I had to do was play around and find what I liked and what I didn’t.” The artwork was made in Auckland. For Shane, so used to feeling the transformation of materials under his own hands, waiting to see the final pieces was exciting. “I had a real WOW moment when I opened them up. It was love at first sight. It’s funny, to be so amazed by your own work. But the way this work has turned out has blown me away.” Shane Woolridge’s ‘Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say’ is exhibiting now at Broker Gallery (5 Mile, 36 Grant Road, Frankton) alongside ‘Voyager’ by Marc Blake.

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Almost 500-mile-long lightning bolt crossed three US states An almost 750 km long bolt of lightning that lit up the sky across three US states has set a new world record for longest flash, scientists have confirmed. The bolt in 2020, extended a total of 768 km (477 miles) and spread across Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. The previous record was 709 km (440.6 miles) and recorded in Brazil in 2018. Lightning rarely extends over 16 km and usually lasts under a second. Another lightning flash recorded in 2020 - in Uruguay and Argentina - has also set a new record for duration at 17.1 seconds. The previous record was 16.7 seconds. “These are extraordinary records from lightning flash events,” Professor Randall Cerveny, the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) rapporteur of weather and climate extremes, said. BBC

Attempted Coup in Guinea-Bissau Gunfire erupted around a government palace in the capital of GuineaBissau last week in what is seen as an attempted coup. President Umaro Sissoco Embaló later said the situation was under control, though some members of the security forces had been killed. The attempted coup in Guinea-Bissau is the fourth time either a successful or failed coup has transpired in West Africa in 18 months. Just last month, military troops took control of Burkina Faso. Similar events have happened in Guinea, Mali, and Niger (failed coup). The West African regional bloc, known as ECOWAS, is expected to discuss the region’s rising instability at a meeting Thursday. In a statement yesterday, Embaló said the failed coup may have been catalyzed by his efforts to fight drug trafficking and corruption. Reuters

Two Sphinxes Depicting King Tut’s Grandfather Discovered in Egypt Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed the remains of two large sphinxes at an ancient temple in Luxor. The statues, each measuring 26 feet long, were found half-submerged in water at a shrine for Amenhotep III, the grandfather of King Tutankhamun and a pharaoh who ruled Egypt from 1390 B.C.E. to 1353 B.C.E. A team of Egyptian and German researchers discovered the artifacts while restoring the ancient ruler’s funerary site, known as the “Temple of Millions of Years”. The team also found three black granite busts of Sekhmet, a goddess of war who took the form of a lioness, and remnants of columns and walls with engravings of ceremonial scenes. The Smithsonian

Tesla notches record Q4 profit but cites supply chain challenges as ‘main limiting factor’ Tesla reported fourth quarter results on Wednesday [US time] that beat analyst estimates despite supply chain headwinds that have plagued the global auto industry at an unprecedented scale. Still, shares were weighed down after the electric vehicle giant indicated supply constraints are likely to persist. While Wall Street expected revenue to notch a record, stock watchers had their sights set on the company’s production outlook for insight on Tesla’s potential to grow earnings and profit in the year ahead. The main figures from Tesla’s report, compared to consensus estimates compiled by Bloomberg: • Revenue: $17.719 billion vs. $16.64 billion expected • Adjusted earnings per share: $2.54 vs. $2.37 expected Despite stronger-than-expected Q4 results, shares plunged more than 6% after Tesla said it saw continuation of global supply chain bottlenecks and disruptions to transportation and labor. Yahoo

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The benefits of the Buddies programme are immense just ask Big Buddy Cody Packer and his Buddy Benji Welsh. Cody has been Big Buddy to 11-year-old Benji since October last year and he and Benji have been hanging out since then. Together they share fun activities which have included; frisbee golf, swimming in the lake, drawing and sketching, as well as learning Japanese, playing board games, or watching and talking about their joint love of Pokemon and Spiderman. They also enjoy photography, comparing their astrology charts, and having nerf gun target practice games as well as exploring our amazing landscapes and nature.

Community News Roadworks Town Centre Arterial project - Melbourne Street

Work to install electricity conduits on Sydney Street has progressed well. Work will now head along Melbourne Street towards Beetham Street, with work expected to be completed by Monday 21 February. This will enable the electricity along Melbourne Street and part of Sydney Street to be undergrounded later this year. Melbourne Street will remain open but there will be stop/go in place at times.

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Stormwater installation is underway in Sydney Street to the Holiday Inn entrance until mid-March. The top section of Sydney Street will be closed through to traffic for approximately three weeks.

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From early February to mid-March there will be a temporary closure of Hicks Road, and the cycle trail between Hicks Road and Old School Road. There will be access for residents, as well as for emergency vehicles and rubbish collection. This work is part of the construction of a borefield and water treatment plant in Shotover Country.

What’s On Game Overs Locals Day Game Over is offering $20 go karting and $5 Lazer Tag all day this coming Sunday Feb 13th with all the money raised from the go karting and Lazer tag deal being donated to St. John. For those not keen on racing or shooting... their arcade will be running, with new prizes and bigger bonuses! St John will be fundraising by selling candy floss. There will also be popcorn and ice cream on sale (All for a seated dining experience of course!). Darren Kelly, Business Development Manager at Game Over QT believes St John “is such a vital part of every community, so it feels like a great way to kick off our fundraising efforts for the year!

The relationship isn’t just one way - “Benji has really connected me back to my inner child and a sense of play that can get lost as an adult as we become more domesticated. We take life so seriously sometimes and this has been a really cool way to reconnect to the joy and spontaneity of being a kid”.

Being in Red, however means we will be operating at a 100 max capacity. We will also require Vaccine Passes, and masks must be worn. We want to raise as much as possible and let as many people as possible grab this awesome deal, so we are recommending people book online at www.gameoverqt.co.nz/deals or by phone 03 441 3139.

For Benji being part of the Buddy Programme and spending time with Cody has provided him another adult that he can develop a strong bond with. It has also offered him space away from his siblings and home to do things he really wants to do and have a new, meaningful relationship. It has taught him new skills, in areas he enjoys like photography and learning a new language which he has been able to explore with Cody. Benji says “the buddy programme is a lovely opportunity that brings lots of fun times and things you have never done”. He highly recommends the Buddy Programme to other kids his age. Currently 20 Big Buddies are matched with 20 Little Buddies in the Wakatipu Basin. Children are aged 4 - 12 years and are referred by agencies like Queenstown Lakes Family Service, Happiness House and schools. This can be for a variety of reasons such as learning difficulties or having a sole parent. Big Buddies are encouraged to do low or no cost activities with their Little Buddies. 2-3 times a year there are organised outings such as at the end of last year everyone went up Deer Park Heights together and had lunch. Feedback from parents, schools and other referrers is that the Little Buddies programme have improved social skills and confidence resulting in better outcomes at home and at school. The Wakatipu Buddy Programme is appealing for new volunteers willing to spend two or three hours a week with a child needing extra adult support. Big Buddies are provided with training and backup. They are holding a training programme in March. Would be Big Buddies can contact Nanette Benington at BPW@familyworkssld.nz

Southern Wellbeing Trust – Community Partners GoodYarn Workshop Do you work with community groups, volunteers, individuals or have an interest in supporting the mental wellbeing of the Queenstown Lakes community? Southern Wellbeing Trust are running a free training session on 15 February, 11am-2pm in the Queenstown Event Centre meeting room. Come and join others to learn about how you can better support those around you, plus you’ll also learn valuable tips and information to help support your own mental health and wellbeing. Book your spot - workshops@southernwellbeingtrust.org

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Gardening Tips NEWS YEAR RESOLUTIONS How are those News Year resolutions going? Many of our regular NY goals include eating healthier, exercising a bit more and making an effort to spend more quality time with family. Fortunately, gardening offers the opportunity to hit all these three goals and after the long spell of sunshine and last weeks rain the growth is going to kick back in. This is the start of harvest time with the tomatoes tasting stunning. With the rain keep an eye out for veges and fruits that have blossom end rot, aphids and powdery mildew. Take off the affected fruits. Flower Garden. New annuals and perennial flowering plants can still be planted to bring your gardens a burst of colour until autumn. They will need extra care and watering at this time. It’s a great time to plant marigolds, lobelias, alyssums and gazanias. Planting flowers in pots is also a flexible option. You can move the pots around to give plants more sun or more shade as needed. Vege and herb garden. Many gardeners who have planted their crops in spring are now reaping the fruits of their labour - tomatoes, zucchinis, beans, garlic, capsicums, chillies, etc. If you have excess, you may want to try pickled relish or preserving garlic in oil. Pick your veggies regularly to encourage more fruiting - especially tomatoes, zucchinis, eggplants. Trim away the lower leaves of your tomato plants to help conserve its resources and reduce risk of disease. Now is a great time to plant new herb especially: basil, thyme, coriander, chives and mint. For your late harvest vegetables, it’s not too late to plant broccolini, carrots, chillies, beetroot, pumpkin, radish, silverbeet, spinach, sweetcorn and lettuces to ensure supply throughout the later part of summer and into Autumn. Finally, once the sun re-emerges remember to water your plants regularly and ideally early in the morning or towards early in the evening and also don’t forget to mulch, mulch, mulch to keep your plant roots cool and hydrated. If you’re going away see if your neighbour, friend or family member will water your plants whilst you are on a holiday. Pull out weeds before you go.

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M Lf Soy by Lauren Prebble

From Canyon Swings to Building Dreams Recently the iconic swing thrill company said goodbye to an iconic member of their crew, James Isted Salmon, more commonly known as just... Salmon.

Skyline and worked in the hostel at Absolute Accommodation a veritable lists of employers who have been and gone or fought to stay and grow.

“I’m like ‘Seal’ or ‘McLovin’ . I just have one name.” laughs Salmon.

“I’ve done many stints of shorter gigs.” he quips.

The tall, tanned, British lad wore the bold blue of the ‘Canyon Swing’ colours for 6 and half years. That’s just over half of his 14 years spent in Queenstown. But a gut feeling had him chucking in swings for the hammers. “It just felt right. I made a decision.” Salmon associates with the Queenstown industry in vogue.. Before his long stint at Canyon, his CV was rip tag history in hospitality. “I moved here in 2008 on a travel mission.” He was among the six men sleeping in a cheap van. “We did 3 months in the States, 6 weeks in Fiji and then got here and I was skint. I knew nothing about New Zealand.” “I was having a beer on the balcony at the Buffalo Club” he said with a bashful giggle. “I was looking over at the Remarks and I was like ‘MAN, this is unreal’... ‘I could live here’.” With a twinkle in his eye, you could sense Salmon was still under the Queenstown’s spell. Salmon was quickly absorbed into the hospo nightlife. “I worked at SkyBar, which is now Bungalow, at Altitude for two years, which was Loco now… gone” He’s done stretches as Fetch, which is now Roam, was the Gondola photographer for

In his first year, he built a name for himself as DJ Mr Salmon. It was on the sticky, crowded floors of Altitude where Salmon met his Glaswegian ‘missus’ who would intertwine with this life for the foreseeable future. Salmon has left Queenstown three times but has always returned. A friend nicknamed him ‘Peter Pan’ because of his fleeting nature. Seven years ago, it was the final comeback. The couple has stood still and it was time to explore the next beat... Tourism. In the valleys of Arthurs Point, Salmon watched the bravest people break down as jumpmasters threw paying customers off the edge, some of those being Justin Bieber and Ed Sheran. “Definitely the best job I have had so far. Tourism is the best sector I’ve ever worked in.” He landed the role as Canyon sales manager, which took him across the Tasman to market the business and organising socially conscious events like Jason Medina’s 100 jump day for Suicide Awareness. “... A lot of staff have stayed for a long time.” Some clocking in 9 to 10 years reflects Salmon “Good vibes for a long time. [They] just treated us really well, I had no reason to leave.” But leave he has.. Salmon and his Glaswegian other, climbed onto the Queenstown property market by purchasing a little apartment in Frankton just opposite the petrol station and started refurbishing their new home over the last 3 years which has aroused an interest in the construction industry that has been tinkering away all this time.. “It was kinda old when we’ve first moved in and we’ve touched it up and it looks really good… we think. We could do a bodge job on The Block.” “The two highs [of Queenstown] are Tourism and Hospo but the actual breadwinner is Construction.” Salmon believes. “Construction has been killing it in the background all the time and now it’s just gone POW!” said with circular arm movements.

Photo source: Canyon Swing

The pandemic has stalled the adrenaline high. Salmon was fortunate to still have a job with Canyon Swing. He was required to cross train to complete his Jumpmaster certification as staffing was slim and sales took a hit. Constantly out of the office and on the ledge, as well as being outdoors nudged him towards the decision to move on.

Selfie snap from the first day on the tools

“A month before I quit, I was just looking around the apprenticeships, just casually. It came around on a weekend when the missus said ‘What do you want to do? Do you want to stay with Swing or try something else?’ She was intune! … Across that weekend… I thought ‘F*CK I think I’m gonna quit on Monday and then look for a job.’ ” Just before Christmas, two weeks after Salmon filed his notice, he secured an apprenticeship with Bolt & Burnett Construction - who are currently working on a swanky high-end build on Domain Road. “All the work on our house, everytime I do it, I really enjoy it. I get stuck into it and my day disappears. The gratification of seeing something go up and you know how to build it properly instead of the hap-hazard things that I’ve done at home - It’s gonna be really cool.” Salmon’s limbering up as an ‘old man going for his building apprenticeship’. He started his new job just last week. Good’on’ya’mate.

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Motatapu and NZ Open pull pin by Paul Taylor

Arrowtown’s two major events of the calendar have been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. The Macpac Motatapu and the NZ Golf Open both announced last week they couldn’t go head this March. Race co-owner Craig Gallagher says it is impossible to run an event for 3,600 competitors under the tight rules, despite the team’s best efforts. “We know we have such an amazing and committed athlete whānau and we really went down every avenue to give people the opportunity to participate in the Macpac Motatapu,” Gallagher says. “Our competitors and volunteers are our top priority and their health and wellbeing have been the number one factor in our decision making. “There has been a great deal of operational work behind the scenes, to try and create a safe space for over 3600 competitors at our event. “But the sheer volume of competitors we have moving through the valley makes it impossible for us to prevent convergence of 100 person pods and the potential spread of Covid-19 amongst our athletes.” It had been due to take place on 5 March, with competitors running or biking through the high country between Wanaka and Arrowtown, in various disciplines. The off-road event also cancelled in 2021, due to alert level settings.

2020 New Zealand Open Champion Brad Kennedy with golfing legend Sir Bob Charles. Photo: Photosport.nz

The NZ Open golf tournament was due to be held at Arrowtown’s Millbrook Resort from 31 March-3 April, 2022.

Hart says the team is now setting its sights on holding the 102nd New Zealand Open in 2023.

Tournament Chairman John Hart says: “We have done everything within our power to make this event happen

Queenstown Lakes mayor Jim Boult says with the high vaccination rates, the district is ready to welcome people back as soon as possible.

“However, with the current government restrictions in place, running an event that includes 250 players, 250 caddies, 500 volunteers, nearly 100 tournament staff and officials, plus numerous contractors, as well of course spectators, is just not possible.

“Like me, I’m sure many folk thought we’d turned a corner at the end of the year and were looking forward to seeing visitor numbers gradually get back to decent levels, starting with domestic tourists before the Aussies and eventually the rest of the world returning,” Boult says.

“After announcing in December that the New Zealand Open would proceed, including having direct entry into the prestigious 150th Open Championship at St Andrews for the leading three players, we are devastated to have now come to this decision.

“While these latest cancellations have knocked us back once again I remain optimistic that things will get better.”

“We know how important this tournament is for the Queenstown Lakes region, tourism in New Zealand, and in particular for golf in New Zealand.”

Check out the Queenstown Business pull-out feature for more on the tough times for the district’s events industry.

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Summer Salad

Recipes

Chelsea’s famous kumara & bacon salad

This recipe is from the Chelsea Winters bestselling cookbook Scrumptious. Seriously, you have to make it. It’s a guaranteed hit with the family and with friends you have around. The textures and flavours are sensational and everyone will be asking for the recipe. This is equally good served as a warm or chilled salad. Prep time – 15 minutes | Cook time – 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Grapeseed or rice bran oil, for frying • 1kg purple kumara (or a mixture of orange and purple) • 250g bacon, rind free and chopped • ¾ cup chopped walnuts • ½ a red onion, finely sliced • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan • ¾ cup cooked peas, cooled • ¼ cup good-quality mayonnaise • ¼ cup sour cream (or use extra mayo) • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley, plus extra to serve • ¼ tsp white pepper • ¼ tsp black pepper • ½ tsp salt • Squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

1. Peel the kumara and chop into 4cm pieces. Add to a large pot of salted water, bring to a simmer and cook until tender – about 10-15 minutes. Drain and allow to cool to warm. 2. While the kumara is cooking, add some oil and the bacon to a frying pan over a medium heat. Fry for about 15 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels and discard the extra oil.

3. Add the warm kumara to a large bowl with the bacon, walnuts, red onion, mayonnaise, sour cream (or extra mayo), parsley, Parmesan, peas, peppers and salt. Squeeze in the lemon juice and toss gently to combine. Serve garnished with extra parsley, or refrigerate until needed. It’s nice warm or chilled and will last a couple of days in the fridge. Tip: Add half an avo if you have one handy, just before serving.

Salmon and Blood Orange Salad Bowl Serves 4 | Prep + cook time: 30min

Ingredients

• 4 skinless salmon fillets • Salt and pepper • 2 tbsps olive oil • ¼ cup (30g) pine nuts • 300g mixed salad leaves • 2 avocados, peeled and sliced • 1 blood orange, sliced • 4 lemon wedges, to serve Blood orange dressing: • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar • 3 tbsps blood orange juice • 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil • ½ clove garlic, crushed and finely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200˚C and lightly grease a baking tray. Season both sides os the salmon with salt and pepper. Place on the baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Transfer to the oven and bake for 12 minutes. Remove and set aside to rent for 3 minutes before serving. 2. Meanwhile dry fry the pine nuts for 3 minutes over medium-low heat until just starting to brown. Remove from the heat immediately and set aside.

3. Assemble four bowls with the salad leaves, avocado and blood orange slices. Gently place the salmon fillets into the bowls. Sprinkle with pine nuts and season with salt and pepper. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over the salad and add a lemon wedge to serve.

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Tiki Mug Making at Coco Cabana

Coco Cobana by Frank’s in town are hosting a fun night making and decorating ceramic Tiki mugs!

Kylie and co will help you make a Tiki style mug, plus Coco is offering a free bubbles on arrival. Working with clay can get a little bit messy sometimes so it can be a good idea to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty or bring an apron.

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The Los Angeles Rams will be visitors vs. Bengals in Super Bowl LVI despite playing at home

The Rams punched their way into to Super Bowl LVI with a comeback win against the San Francisco 49ers. They’ll now face the Cincinnati Bengals in the big game. The Rams are only the second team ever to play the Super Bowl in their home stadium, joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, last year. Monday 14th at The Locker Room from noon

MENTAL health

Most frequently asked questions Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland

Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland runs an International Neural Coding® Company. Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland runs an International Neural Coding® Company. She has 30 Neural Coders working with her around the globe, online to help people identify their problem, delete it and install neural coding that empowers them.

Recently she was interviewed by the BBC where she was asked what she does and how she helps people. In the next two weeks she shares the most common questions people ask, some of which may resound with you and help you. This read could give you the tools to make your life better than you imagined. It will be simpler than you think.

What is Neural Coding®?

The client will delete anything that doesn’t back into the limiting belief, so a limiting belief about not being worthy results in the client not being able to take a compliment, thinking that people are just being ‘nice.’

Neural Coding® is a deep understanding of how the brain works, 95% of our daily behaviour happens automatically and in most cases that behaviour does not deliver good results.

Another tell tale sign is a client who believes they are not good enough, they will try their best to please others at their own cost, being a people pleaser allows them to temporarily feel good enough by others validation.

Yet we can’t change this easily on our own. Imagine an app that’s running behind the scenes but that app is no longer working for you, then you would just delete it and install a new app, Neural Coding® does just that, delete what’s not working and install programming that does work, creating better results in life, for life.

This though is short loved, deleting this limiting belief and installing a new empowering one will change their life dramatically, instantly for the better. Our Team works so much with clients who are living a life that is sabotaged by limiting beliefs. Once we have finished our work together, generally 3 sessions, their life and beliefs about what they can achieve are totally changed and they are empowered.

How can I create permanent changes in my life? People’s thoughts create certain behaviours, this in turn creates their reality. If that person doesn’t like their life, then new thoughts need to be installed and old habitual thoughts deleted.

Our sadness comes when a client has waited until they are in their 60’s to make this change, such a waste of life, living from a limiting belief system.

In order to succeed, we need to make dynamic, powerful choices. How can I do this?

We can help people do just that, easily and quickly, creating new behaviour and permanent change. It’s permanent because NLP works with the unconscious mind which is where all our habits and learnings are stored.

I would always start by looking at what it is you believe about yourself, check in to see if any beliefs are not serving you and know that any choices you make whilst operating from a limiting belief will limit you.

We also know that around 95% of our daily behaviour runs automatically from our unconscious mind, so any change there runs automatically and permanently.

You need to make different choices to get a different result, so if you don’t like what is showing up in your life now then make different choices.

How can I create new habits and stick to them?

This is easier said than done but knowing what is holding you back and what needs deleting can be a great start, then know that once you get the programme clean and positive then your choices will naturally reflect this, taking you to a more positive and empowered place in life.

Creating new habits happens at an unconscious level, using Neural Coding® techniques we can install new habits easily. Once they are installed they run automatically. New ways of thinking and what a person believes about themselves also drives habits. If we change the thoughts to be more positive and belief structures to be more empowering the habits will emulate this.

What are limiting beliefs and how can I transform these?

Next week I’ll cover: •

• A limiting belief is no different to an empowering belief in terms of how it is • stored and how it runs in our neurology. The main difference is the outcomes both create, interestingly most limiting beliefs are not at all logical, they make no sense and often will seem totally silly to anyone close to the client who is running the limiting belief. For example, I had a client who believed they were stupid, yet she was a medical doctor working in a top London hospital.

What I recommend for someone struggling to stick to their goals/choices? Small ways to feel better every day? Top tips for quick success and happiness? If you want to know more visit our website, we have free courses, more information and tools to help you change your neurology.

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When I asked her how she had managed to graduate and land this dream job, she told me it was because of her looks, it seems crazy to us. However, it will feel very real and true for the client, in turn their behaviour will reflect the limiting belief, making it real. She told me it was only a matter of time until they realised she was stupid.

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How will China handle the dual threats of COVID and political protests at the Winter Olympics? Author: David S G Goodman, Director, China Studies Centre, Professor of Chinese Politics, University of Sydney

The Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics start on Friday – the first time in history the same city has hosted both the summer and winter games. Compared to the 2008 summer games, the upcoming Winter Olympics face two major challenges: the global pandemic and a dramatically different geopolitical setting. For the Communist Party of China (CCP), which always draws a long bow on reputation and international impact, both of these challenges may seem insurmountable. But when it comes to the pandemic, the likelihood is the regime will safely manage the event, despite the potential for operational difficulties and even minor COVID outbreaks. China has responded to the pandemic with a strongly enforced policy of zero tolerance for the past two years. Public health may well have prompted it to continue with a zero-COVID policy long after the world gave it up. At the same time, two major events this year could have also been a factor: the Winter Olympics and the party’s 20th National Congress in late 2022. To cope with the pandemic during the Olympics, the government has gone to even further lengths than the Tokyo Olympic organisers to try to minimise the spread of infection. Whole villages have been built for the competitors, officials and service personnel, together with transport and testing services for movement to, within and between the Olympic sites. Even before the arrival of the sports delegations, Chinese staff moved in at the start of January to establish what has been described locally as “closed loops” – the now-familiar “bubbles” we’ve seen at other sporting events. A sophisticated surveillance system will ensure everyone complies with the rules. Given these preparations, there is less of a chance of the Olympics becoming a superspreader event, at least for the competitors and officials. As for crowds, the government has severely restricted spectators. As of midJanuary, the Olympic organisers announced tickets would not be on sale at all; instead, tickets would go to “selected” Chinese spectators (with no fans from other countries permitted). Those lucky enough to be invited would strictly abide by the COVID-19 countermeasures before, during and after each event so as to help create an absolutely safe environment for the athletes.

Muted boycott The changes in the geopolitical atmosphere since the 2008 summer Olympics present a greater challenge. For much of the English-speaking world, China seems to have become an existential threat that must be vigorously opposed. China has been harshly criticised for its expansion into the South China Sea, the end to Hong Kong’s previous degree of political autonomy, and its restrictive policies towards the Uyghurs in the western Xinjiang region. The government’s treatment of the Uyghurs has been labelled by many a genocide. In this context, there’s an obvious parallel with the hosting of the 1936 summer Olympics by Nazi Germany. Josh Rogin, the noted Washington Post columnist, recently argued against those he describes as “atrocity deniers”: the actions of the athletes, companies and international organisations at the 2022 Beijing Olympics will be remembered for generations, as they were after the Games in 1936. Each of them — and each of us — must think hard about which side of history we want to be on.

Despite these criticisms, the calls for an Olympic boycott have been surprisingly muted, particularly in contrast to the US-led boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympics after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. No national Olympic committees have called for a boycott, and the so-called “diplomatic boycott” of government representatives has remained limited in scale. It has been weakened somewhat by the reported visa applications for 46 US officials – most from the State Department – to visit China during the games as part of the US Olympic team support. On the other hand, the boycott calls have not been resisted as stridently as they were by Olympic supporters in 1936. Avery Brundage, then-president of the US Olympic Committee, described a proposed boycott of the Berlin games a “Jewish-Communist conspiracy”. The reason there’s more restraint today is likely due to globalisation – China and the US may see themselves as competitors for world leadership, but they are still more closely economically integrated than the US and USSR were in 1980.

How will China respond to protests? Even if there is no major boycott, the chance for political statements during the games remains high. Athletes and sports officials have been warned not to speak out or they could be punished under Chinese law. Athletes have also been advised to leave their mobile phones at home and use burners instead. While no athletes have yet publicly criticised China, it would be surprising if there were no such incidents. Olympic athletes have made political statements in the past, and given the current geopolitics, the Beijing Olympics present a large stage with an enormous potential audience. It’s unlikely a medal winner would drape the flag of former East Turkestan (now used by those advocating Uyghur resistance to Beijing) around their shoulders, but there may be complaints about the strict controls on athletes in China. In the short term, China’s critics will express their views, while the Chinese government will expound on the significance of harmonious world interaction at a great sporting event such as the Olympic Games. The limited diplomatic boycott of the games certainly has annoyed the CCP. But neither it, nor operational problems, nor criticisms of China that may emerge at the games, are likely to have any longer-term consequences. They will certainly not shake the regime to its foundations, or even adversely affect Xi’s leadership. In fact, any attacks on the CCP will only reinforce the position of Chinese leaders arguing for the need to ensure stability and strength in the face of an external threat – both in terms of politics and public health. The more likely outcome is the Chinese government will revel in its ability to hold a prestigious international event under difficult conditions. It is a message that will speak to many parts of the world, especially those attracted by or envious of China’s economic growth. These will even include some in liberal democracies, though certainly not China’s harshest critics – the governments of the US, Australia, Canada and United Kingdom.

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article on https://theconversation.com/nz

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Junior Administrative and Clinical Assistant Position We are getting extremely busy creating beautiful smiles here at Fine Orthodontics and are looking for a full time Junior Administrative and Clinical Assistant to join our close-knit team. Your can-do attitude and great work ethic is key to keeping us doing what we do best! We offer amazing opportunities to further train and upskill all in a modern environment using state of the art dental technology. Our awesome patients help make the role extremely rewarding as will the competitive remuneration and fantastic working conditions. This is a dual role and requires front desk customer facing service as well as some assisting on the clinical side. In the clinic this would involve preparing, and maintaining instruments, welcoming and settling patients for their visits, helping to explain oral hygiene, appliance care and after care instruction. A friendly disposition, great verbal and written communication skills and an attention to detail are required. An interest in science and health could be an advantage but full training will be given. There is a lot of potential for career development into oral health, orthodontic and other specialist areas. This could be a great gap year prior to studying Oral Hygiene or Oral heath Therapy at AUT or Otago. Send your CV with covering letter to alisa@fineortho.co.nz

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Bar Manager Cocktail Bartenders Chef de Partie Ferg’s Bar has established itself as one of the leaders in Cocktails, Wine, Food and Service in Queenstown. We are looking for passionate, reliable staff to join our team. Why work for us? Full time hours Training & Development (Cross Training, LCQ/Duty Managers qualifications, apprenticeships) Discounted Food Account Food provided in the staff area Service recognition Staff Parties Rewards & Gifts Birthday Burger Welfare Committee - Monthly activities and initiatives aimed to improve the wellbeing of our team members Roster request system so you can enjoy outside of work activities/events Fun, social and Family environment Visit our careers website at www.fergcareers.com for a full overview of our roles.

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