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“No Regrets” planning

Many see the Lakeview Precinct as an inspired Council endeavour to deliver urban density within walking distance from the Queenstown CBD. This 10 ha precinct aims to accommodate 1,800 residents in a mix of accommodation options.

Together with a single developer, Council’s control leverage has been key to ensuring we get the best from this development. But who gets the benefit?

The developers, Ninety-Four Feet and Augusta Capital, will end up with a projected $100 million profit and billion-dollar asset. They could sell this for capital gain or, as property managers, enjoy ongoing annual lease revenues of some $100 million.

Council is assured just $27 million for its share, paid out over a decade or more.

Imagine for a moment if Council actually owned the development company? Then in ten or so years, instead of a modest one-off payout, Council would end up owning a billion-dollar asset that would pay substantial annual dividends.

This concept is precisely the opportunity the proposed Tarras Airport presents. The 160 ha of essentially bare land owned by QAC is 16 times the size of the Lakeview Precinct. It’s in the middle of what the Queenstown Lakes Spatial Plan identifies as our region’s future principal metropolitan centre.

Transferring the numbers, QAC could make a $1.6 billion profit developing a $16 billion asset by developing a town centre accommodating 29,000 people within its current landholding. That’s 32 times QAC’s pre-covid enterprise value and an alpine village with the character and substance to support a knowledge economy’s need for concentrated interactions.

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Those who say “there’s some value in the land, but we need an airport more” are choosing to remain uninformed. The land has massive financial and urban planning value, and a Tarras Airport location would retain the crucial connectivity our district needs.

Frankton Flats’ potential for urban densification also offers our region its most potent climate mitigation strategy.

The underlying issue we face is ongoing population growth, doubling by 2050 and then probably doubling again. We can’t stop where New Zealanders and migrants choose to live, and our region is attractive for all the reasons we love it.

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LAKES WEEKLY BULLETIN “No Regrets” planning - continued The carbon cost of building a new airport pales compared to the carbon we will sink in the Wakatipu on construction, infrastructure and roading to accommodate these new residents. It’s abundantly clear in research that high-density, centralised urban centres cost far less carbon in their construction and ongoing operational costs than distributed suburban sprawl. The carbon we would save by concentrating 29,000 residents into a metropolitan centre on Frankton Flats instead of allowing them to sprawl throughout the basin far exceeds the carbon cost of a new runway and the airport buildings at Tarras.

Reducing our reliance on long haul tourism is also crucial to reducing total emissions. But to successfully establish a knowledge economy, we must plan an urban setting with the density needed for such people and enterprises to flourish. Frankton Flats is the obvious and only real option.

Glen Sowry, QAC’s new CEO, says “the convenience and proximity of Queenstown airport for both the people who live here and who travel out for business or family and for inbound tourists… is of enormous value.” We agree. But we must balance this occasional convenience to individuals of saving 30 to 40 minutes per flight against the massive financial, urban design, housing affordability and climate change value the whole community gains if we instead use Frankton Flats for our future town.

We don’t yet know whether the Tarras proposal will fly. And it’s at least a decade before this might affect Queenstown Airport’s operation.

We have plenty of time, but we should start these conversations, and our council must reach beyond its current entrenched but uninformed mindset. Good governance demands nothing less.

Glen Sowry told me he is guided by a “no regrets” philosophy, meaning he seeks to keep strategic options open as long as possible and avoid actions leading to dead ends. We should do the same, but we must empower this philosophy with knowledge. It’s time to seek out good information and analysis to not find ourselves down a dead-end without options.

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CONTENT LIST News 9

Tit Bits from around the world

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CBD by Miranda

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Gardening with Dr Compost

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Community Notes Drive My Life (DML) is a community mentoring driving programme for vulnerable members of Whakatipu region. Having a license opens doors to jobs, education and independence. Becoming a mentor is extremely rewarding and currently volunteers are needed

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Mental Health

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My Life Story

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Kingpin opens

14 Shammi Sandhu is not only renowned locally as the colourful face of authentic Indian cuisine, but she oozes that colour wherever she goes

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Hospo Guide Catch up with Emma Thomas, one of the Frankton Librarians, Emma, is originally from the Philippines and looks after Large Print and Talking Books, and Magazines and shares her favorite recent reads.

Liana Smith complete epic Foveaux Strait swim

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Arts and Culture

While Aotearoa is at Red, one of Queenstown’s best art experiences, First Thursdays is taking a break but there is still lots to see. Have a look at what some of Queenstown’s leading art spaces are exhibiting

Open water wonder woman

Omicron hits town

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Library Profile

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Train Your Brain

Robinson crashes out of Super-G Alice saw her hopes of a medal dashed after a high-speed crash on Friday

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More event cancellations Another $28 million economic hit for region

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DQ boss quits Paul Abbot has resigned after just nine months over border uncertainty

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Liana Smith on her epic Foveaux Strait swim

Open water wonder woman

by Paul Taylor

Arrowtown swimmer Liana Smith says when she saw the seabed reappear beneath her after crossing the Foveaux Strait on Thursday, a huge smile spread across her face.

That’s when she knew she had become only the tenth person to complete the iconic NZ marathon open water swimming challenge know as the Triple Crown.

In the past 10 months, she’s successfully crossed the 28km Foveaux Strait, the 22km Cook Strait and 40.2km Lake Taupo.

And, to top it off, the 25-year-old became the fastest person ever - female or male - to swim the Foveaux Strait, between Stewart Island / Rakiura and the South Island, knocking it off in an incredible time of 6 hours 19mins and 46 seconds.

“The highly competitive part of my nature wanted to swim well, but to smash the record by an hour-and-a-half was awesome,” she says.

“The tides were phenomenal, I had great weather and a great crew too. The stars definitely aligned for me.”

The quickest time across the Foveaux Strait had been 7hrs 53 mins, set by Jonathan Ridler, but it was broken twice on Thursday.

Wanaka swimmer Camille Gulick, 34, set off before Liana and finished with a time of 6hrs 57 mins.

Liana says the first few kilometres of the swim were actually the most difficult.

“Any swim that you do like that, it takes you a few km to get into your rhythm, your cadence and mental state too.

“But out of all three, this one was the easiest swim technically, with slacker tides than Cook and a shorter distance than Taupo.

“The chance of death was a lot higher, though, with the risk of severe hypothermia and the sharks as well.”

Foveaux Strait has one of the highest concentration of Great Whites in New Zealand waters.

“There were two white shapes that glided very deep below me at different points, but I can’t confirm they were sharks. The support crew saw a couple of yellow eyed penguins, but that was about it.”

Liana had been bitten on the ankle by an albatross while battling waves and whopping swells in a scary swim across the Cook Strait in May last year, finishing in 6hrs 59mins 24sec.

Three weeks before that she powered across Lake Taup , completing the huge 40km swim in just 12hrs and 26 minutes.

The hiking guide says, in comparison, the Foveaux crossing wasn’t too painful.

“My back is definitely not super happy with me right now, and I have some horrific sun burn going on, but my body held up pretty well.

“I had some general aches and pains from doing the same repetitive movements for hours on end, but it wasn’t anything new or crazy.”

Liana, who was supported by swimming legend Phil Rush, along with fellow swimmers, family and friends, raised $10k for youth mental health charity ‘I Am Hope’.

She chose that charity after suffering her own mental health issues while recovering from spinal surgery as a teenager, which stalled her promising swimming career.

“I’m very humbled and amazed at how many folk, complete strangers in some cases, have got behind the fundraising.”

Seeing the ocean floor and then slapping the rock in Southland was a special moment, but it took another day or so before the euphoria of her achievement kicked in.

“It’s something back in the day I thought was an unachievable goal; no bloomin’ way. So all these years later, to be able to say I’ve done it is very cool.”

Her only plans now are to put her feet up and have a couple of beers.

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Old gold: how action sports athletes are challenging age stereotypes and redefining lifelong physical activity Veteran snowboarder Shaun White in action at the Beijing Winter Olympics. GettyImages Authors: Holly Thorpe, Professor in Sociology of Sport and Physical Culture, University of Waikato Belinda Wheaton, Professor, School of Sport, Health and Human Performance, University of Waikato Nick Maitland, Lecturer | Pūkenga in Sports Management and Marketing, University of Canterbury

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These demographic and cultural shifts have been highlighted recently by the remarkable achievements and career highlights of some of these sports’ greatest exponents.

In the past week, we’ve seen legendary American surfer Kelly Slater win the prestigious Pipeline contest in Hawaii, just a few days shy of his 50th birthday, beating 24-year-old Hawaiian local Seth Moniz.

This was Slater’s 56th career victory, on top of 11 world titles won over three decades of elite-level surfing. Having claimed his first world title at 20, he routinely competes against athletes three decades his junior.

A few days later, US snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis – at her fourth Winter Olympics – won the snowboard cross gold medal at the age of 36. Jacobellis was publicly criticised at the 2006 Winter Olympics for falling and losing the lead after a celebratory manoeuvre on the penultimate jump in a speed event – infamously known as the “Lindsey Leap”.

Gold continued to elude her at subsequent Olympics, but Jacobellis overcame a series of psychological challenges to make the comeback of her career in Beijing.

Meanwhile, the world’s most famous snowboarder, Shaun White, competed in the Beijing halfpipe finals at the age of 35 at his fifth Olympics. He won his first Olympic gold aged 19 in Torino in 2006, and again in Vancouver in 2010 and PyeongChang in 2018. More than 15 years after his first Olympic appearance, White finished just outside the medals but wowed audiences with his huge airs and timeless style.

The greying of action sports Longevity in elite sporting careers can be attributed to advances in training techniques, nutrition and sport science. But the unique cultures and communities of action sports are also important factors.

The action sports industry began noting a trend towards “greying” participants over a decade ago. Those who took up action sports as teenagers in the 1970s and 1980s are still active today. Many have taught their children and grandchildren, sharing these sporting cultures with their families.

Researchers have referred to these activities as “lifestyle sports” because of their central organising role in people’s lives; their jobs, holidays and consumption revolve around their passion for these sports. The rise of the “silver surfer”, middle-aged snowboarder and older skateboarder is well documented.

With older participants identified as a new niche market, new product lines were developed to target their needs. Many action sport brands proudly include “legends” and “veterans” in their professional teams.

Cultural commitment is highly valued, demonstrating a lifetime of dedication to the sport. Many older action sport participants also give back to the community in a range of ways, from organising events and fundraising to creating nonprofits to expand opportunities for others.

Replacing retirement blues with lifelong passion In many traditional organised sports, elite athletes are dropped from teams when they’re injured or simply considered too old. Research has consistently shown the psychological challenges experienced by athletes retiring from competitive sports.

They can experience “identity loss”, as well as physical changes, which can lead to depression, anxiety and even suicide.

By contrast, action sports athletes rarely retire in the conventional sense. Even if they stop competing at the elite level, they typically remain committed to the sport they love because of the pleasure and enjoyment it brings.

Furthermore, the sense of community and identity these sports offer remains important throughout the lives of many passionate participants.

Community, progression and fun This obvious camaraderie has intrigued Olympic audiences. Witness the women in the park skateboarding event at the Tokyo Olympics singing, dancing and hugging one another throughout the competition. Or fellow competitors mobbing and hugging Zoi Sadowski-Synnott after she won gold in the women’s slopestyle final last week.

These displays of collegiality and shared joy stand in start contrast to most Olympic sports, which pit nation against nation. Within action sport subcultures, however, the behaviour is accepted as normal. To see a peer persevering and progressing is worthy of celebration.

The transnational community in action sports distinguishes them from many traditional organised sports, which tend to be nationally based and focused on defeating the opponent, another country.

While action sports have become increasingly professionalised and the athletes are serious about their careers, they are also part of a community that values progression, self-expression and friendship. Individual and national competitive values are relatively new, driven by such things as inclusion in the Olympics.

These underpinning values of community, friendship and fun help explain why athletes like Slater, Jacobellis and White continue to train and compete.

They’re still there decades later because they love it.

Lessons to be learned Outside structured competition, middle-aged action sport athletes continue to defy expectations.

In 2018, professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, perhaps the most recognised skateboarder of all time, celebrated his 50th birthday by releasing his “50 tricks at age 50” video. At 57, Steve Caballero continues a professional skateboard career, having overcome a recent broken femur (sustained in a motocross accident in 2019).

As pioneers of the sport, they continue to influence and reshape expectations of what is possible and inspire others to continue, regardless of age.

As sport, health and educational organisations around the world seek new strategies and policies to encourage lifelong physical activity, much can be learned from these inter-generational action sports communities, where fun and friendship continue to inspire participants throughout their lives.

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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Omicron hits town

by Paul Taylor

Queenstown’s hospo scene is the epicentre of the Southern region’s Omicron outbreak.

Sixty locations of interest had been listed across Queenstown, Wanaka and Cromwell, as the Lakes Weekly Bulletin went to press.

They included 35 close contact locations, requiring people to self-isolate for 10 days, and 25 casual contact locations.

The latest close contact additions included Reading Cinemas, Ballarat, Bunker, Surreal, Soho and Pog Mahones, along with several Air New Zealand flights.

The majority of the locations are Queenstown bars, restaurants and clubs, with popular bar /restaurant Ballarat listed eight times, covering different days and times.

And that doesn’t include the number of double ups, where Ballarat is listed twice (same day / time).

Blair Impey, chief executive of Republic Hospitality, which owns the bar, confirmed a staff member at one of its Queenstown establishments has tested positive for Covid-19.

They were among 30 community cases across the Southern region.

And there were 1,264 new community cases nationwide over the weekend.

The majority are likely the Omicron variant, which is more transmissible but less severe than other variants.

Impey said nine of Republic’s Queenstown venues, including Ballarat and Habana Boutique Rum Bar, had to close as staff were considered close contacts, so couldn’t work.

“This approach will spark an inferno across the work and social life of our nation – it’s going to be mayhem,” he said.

Impey called for the Government to reinstate the wage subsidy and resurgence payment.

“If your RAT tests finds an infected worker, they must isolate, as well as staff in contact with them. Only PCR tests will be used after that point.

“We should use the UK approach, where you can return to work if you’re negative just on a RAT test.

“The Government must come to its senses before it’s too late.”

“Hospitality owners are carrying a burden for the good of public health, with major costs to bear and no financial support to cover this.”

Once daily new cases rise above 1000, likely to come at some point this week, NZ will move to the second phase of the Omicron response, which modifies contact tracing and reduces self-isolation times.

And he warned those who thought Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) were the way to avoid the stand-down impact, that the tests had no use once Covid was detected.

There is a full chronological list of locations the Queenstown App.

In response to the outbreak, the Southern District Health Board has put further Covid-19 safety measures in place at all its hospitals.

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The Council Word

Tit bits FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Crash of the titans: imminent merger of giant black holes predicted Tick… tick… boom? In the center of a galaxy 1.2 billion light-years from Earth, astronomers say they have seen signs that two giant black holes, with a combined mass of hundreds of millions of Suns, are gearing up for a cataclysmic merger as soon as 100 days from now. The event, if it happens, would be momentous for astronomy, offering a glimpse of a longpredicted, but never witnessed mechanism for black hole growth. It might also unleash an explosion of light across the electromagnetic spectrum, as well as a surge of gravitational waves and ghostly particles called neutrinos that could reveal intimate details of the collision.

Science.org

Parakeets take over south London neighbourhood Grove Park In scenes likened to an exotic version of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds one south London neighbourhood has been overrun by hundreds of parakeets last month.

Swarms of the green birds huddled in a tree after descending on Grove Park Train Depot.

David Williams, 69, on the board of the Grove Park nature reserve, said the company of parakeets showed why it was crucial to protect London’s green spaces from development.

He told The Standard: “I’ve tried to count them but always lose my trail of thought after about 300 or 400.

The Standard

Oscar Nominations Released Nominations for the 94th annual Academy Awards were announced last week, led by Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” with 12 nominations.

The Netflix-distributed film, a western based on the 1967 novel by Thomas Savage, received nods for best picture and all best acting categories.

“Dune” received 10 nominations, followed by “Belfast” and “West Side Story,” each receiving seven nods apiece (see list). Netflix led with 27 nominations, followed by Disney with 23.

Following a record-breaking year for diversity at the Oscars, Campion becomes the first woman nominated twice for best director. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s original song nomination for “Dos Oruguitas” could win his EGOT—Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. “Drive My Car” becomes the first Japanese nod for best picture. Denzel Washington’s best actor nomination extends his record as the most-nominated Black actor in Oscar history.

AP News

Paralysed man with severed spine walks thanks to implant A paralysed man with a severed spinal cord has been able to walk again, thanks to an implant developed by a team of Swiss researchers.

It is the first time someone who has had a complete cut to their spinal cord has been able to walk freely.

The same technology has improved the health of another paralysed patient to the extent that he has been able to become a father.

The research has been published in the journal Nature Medicine.

Michel Roccati was paralysed after a motorbike accident five years ago. His spinal cord was completely severed - and he has no feeling at all in his legs.

But he can now walk - because of an electrical implant that has been surgically attached to his spine.

Someone this injured has never been able to walk like this before.

The researchers stress that it isn’t a cure for spinal injury and that the technology is still too complicated to be used in everyday life, but hail it nonetheless as a major step to improving quality of life.

I met Michel at the lab where the implant was created. He told me that the technology “is a gift to me”.

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Keeping yourself and others safe A friendly reminder to keep yourself and others safe when entering our sports facilities, libraries and offices. Please wear a face mask that follows government guidelines. We’re also asking everyone older than 12 years and three months to show their official vaccine pass or exemption at all Council facilities except our customer service desks.

Please be patient. We’re all in this together!

Be cool with water Last month was one of the driest Januarys in 100 years!

Despite recent rainfall we can all still play a part to help save water and prevent any further restrictions. For tips and ideas head to qldc.govt.nz and search for ‘water conservation’.

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CBD

Garage Sale

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

It’s so strange living in this current state where it’s so hard to plan for tomorrow. I’m just saying yes to everything in case I find myself having to self-isolate - I crave company.

I’ve optimistically bought tickets to the Alpaca Social Club with Cousin Alice concert at the Arrowtown Hall on March 19th - apparently Alice is a smoky voiced cross between Marianne Faithfull and Peggy Lee. Such a lot of great music events on this last week (although right now it’s a shivery 11 degrees).

Shay Muddle was singing in the sunny garden at The Dishery on Friday night and the fab Margaret O’Hanlon and Charlotte Graf have been performing at the Blue Door as well for everyone who wanted premature Valentine thrills. My husband’s idea of romance is a night at home watching any sort of sport or violent murder movies. His idea of bliss and mine are pretty different.

Watching sport is way down on my list of fun things so I wasn’t too sure about King Richard - it’s a movie about Serena and Venus Williams’ family. There is a lot of tennis, but the story is completely gripping, and it’s made me see the sisters in quite a different light. Almost made me go and dust off my tennis racquet…

Sport causes so many injuries, and I had to take a close family member who shall remain unnamed for an X-ray after too much golf. Obviously, a break, and his foot was very swollen. I got him a wheelchair to push him into the clinic, and he squealed like a stuck pig when I banged his foot into an ordinary chair.

Men are such wimps... After the X-ray, I took him to the hospital to try and rent some crutches. There was a sign at reception saying $149 to rent crutches so I asked for some. Apparently, they are not available. There was, however, a bin at the door full of crutches with a sign saying, “return crutches here”. Could I borrow a pair from there? No, as they had not been sterilised. I was prepared to take the risk of germs, but still not possible. A lovely lady waiting near me said she had a pair at home I could borrow. One of the terrific local staff overheard and suddenly handed me a pair of brand-new ones and I am VERY grateful!! It seems the SDHB communications are a little confusing in many respects… The other terrific result was that it was not a break, but GOUT. Gosh. No more claret or oysters for him... but these are not the olden days, now there are marvelous drugs to solve the problem.

I wish there were a drug to solve all NZ’s problems - it’s quite alarming seeing so much discontent. I’m not sure how the vaccine mandate issue can be resolved - everyone needs more staff and more customers, and the unvaccinated can’t get jobs (but can get the dole) and the poor old taxpayer must surely be about to be hit with some whopping increases. I’ve just heard about the NZ Taxpayers Union - it’s been going since 2013 and it’s a watchdog organisation keeping an eye on ridiculous expenditure, whichever party is in power. Prepare to be shocked!!

On a cheerier note, there are Wombles in the Wakatipu. They are a group of men who head off regularly to play golf at the small golfclubs within about a two-hour radius of here. These rural clubs are really struggling with no tourists paying green fees, and the Wombles turning up makes a big difference to the coffers. Stephen Brent can be contacted at steve@rvq.nz if you’re interested in joining them, and if anyone has any spare clubs lurking in their garage, there are plenty of young would-be golfers at those golf clubs who would be very grateful to receive them.

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SPCA OP SHOP – 51 GORGE RD. Open Monday – Saturday 9.00 – 5.00. Pre-loved goods and clothing at great prices. Help support the ongoing work done by the SPCA. Your old goods, or your time, could help save a life. Accepting donations (no electrical at the moment) and volunteers now.

WHAKATIPU DRIVE MY LIFE ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS to become mentor buddies to help our vulnerable people achieve their drivers licence. If you are interested or have any questions contact Louise Ward louise@reap.co.nz BIG BUDDIES NEEDED - ONE PERSON CAN make a lifetime of difference. A regular small amount of your time each week could make a lasting difference to the life of a young person who just needs some extra adult support. Become a big buddy. Email bpw@familyworkssld.nz or phone 0272838466 PRACTICE ENGLISH FOR FREE. If English is your second language, come along for a fun time of activities based on practising speaking English with a group of Kiwi English speaking volunteers. Every Tuesday 3-5 pm, at St Andrew’s Church, 26 Stanley Street, Queenstown. Afternoon Tea provided.

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QUEENSTOWN DHARMA CENTRE, 12 LAKE ST. WEEKLY Sundays @ 10am, is replaced on 20 Feb by a group Zoom teaching from Tarchin Hearn on “Living with Wisdom" with Sunday Social following if time permits. Session is free with dana to be sent on to Tarchin gratefully received. WEEKLY Thursdays, “Insight Meditation” with Ian Moore @ 7pm. Session is free, with dana for the centre gratefully accepted. For more info, see dharmacentre.org.nz or FB. Please show your Vaccine Pass on Arrival.

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Applications available from Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) website at www.qldc.govt.nz/services /funding/arts.

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Queenstown Lakes District Business Confidence Survey Q1 2022 Have your say. Two years in, we want to know how you are feeling about your business and its future. This information is critical in communicating with Government what is happening on the ground in our district.

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Queenstown Chamber of Commerce along with QLDC, Ignite Wanaka, The Lakes Weekly and jobfix.co.nz are encouraging local businesses to participate in the first quarterly Business Confidence Survey for 2022. The aim is to provide greater insight into the health of the local economy.

The information gained from last year’s surveys helped us advocate for and support the Southern Lakes businesses. It is also being used to inform regional workforce plan development and local responses to the critical worker shortage.

The more data collected enables trends to be tracked and eventually we will be able to make decisions on what is to come based on the data collected over time.

Please take the survey today as your input is vital and the more companies that take the survey the more robust the data will be.

The survey is short just 2-3 minutes to complete, and the results will be released once its analysed. We encourage one response per business and suggest business owners or senior managers complete the survey on behalf of the business.

We know your time is valuable and in recognition of this, on completing this survey you can enter the draw to win a $500 Mediaworks voucher and a bottle of Peregrine wine.

The survey is open from Monday February 14th for all businesses in the Southern Lakes region and closes at 5pm on Wednesday 23rd February.

Scan the QR code to take the survey now!

You can pick up a copy of the Lakes Weekly at Arrowtown Library, Frankton Library and Queenstown Library

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Prepare to be bowled over

by Paul Taylor

Bowling alleys and entertainment arcades are usually cookie-cutter designs.

Gaudy neon lighting and signs, patterned carpets and those plastic seats fixed to the floor.

But Queenstown’s new Kingpin entertainment hub, which opened on Thursday in Brecon Street’s Upper Village complex, aims to be on another level.

The fit-out alone for the 3000sqm twolevel venue has cost $8 million.

Designed to feel like a luxury ski lodge, the hub features 10 bowling lanes, two escape rooms, three karaoke rooms, 120 arcade games, virtual reality experiences, table tennis and pool.

It also has a café, restaurant, bar and two outdoor chillout zones with fireplaces and lounge-style seating.

Melbourne-based chief operating officer Belinda Falzon says the aim is to provide for people who want the nicer things in life. “[It’s] a little bit like gold class cinemas. If I’m going to go out and have fun, I want it to be a little bit special, and that’s how we approach the Kingpin brand.

“The experience really starts from the front door. We look to do the best cocktails in the world, the best food and the best bowling.

“Generally, the reaction from guests is surprise, ‘this doesn’t look anything like a bowling alley’.”

Kingpin is owned by TEEG, which operates 315 entertainment centres across the Asia Pacific, including the more budget Timezone and Zone Bowling venues in NZ. Back in 2017, it was approached by developers Upper Village Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of Brisbane-based Engage Group, about being the key tenant in a new building on the former Caddy Shack mini golf site.

“They knew they wanted fun and engaging entertainment to replace the mini golf, which was a well-loved attraction, but got very tired,” Falzon says.

At that point, TEEG was growing significantly, opening 50 venues a year, and so agreed on the lease in 2018.

Due to the pandemic, it has taken three-and-a-half years to come to fruition, through lockdowns, shipping delays and rising costs.

The venue has been brought together by a local project management team and tradies, working with TEEG’s own NZ team, sending video walkthroughs back across the Tasman.

Restaurant / bars The Bavarian, El Camino Cantina and Queenstown Ice Bar have all recently opened in the Upper Village complex.

They can expect heavy foot-traffic once Skyline’s new gondola project is compete, not to mention Lakeview in years to come.

Falzon says a quarter of the business for Kingpin is corporate, team building, conferences and events, either using parts of the venue or the whole thing.

So, the location next to Skyline, which hosts many conferences and lunches, is beneficial.

And the company loved the location just above downtown, looking out over the classic views of Queenstown.

“We have open balconies and windows. We’re indoors but we like to be part of the environment, so to have that aspect from up high is so exciting.”

There’s also a good deal of repeat business, with 50% of customers returning within three months. And the modular design means one activity becomes less popular, it can be replaced with something else.

When operating to capacity, which is 610 guests, the venue will employ about 100 people across five teams.

Finding staff has been “extra challenging, as we expected to be” Falzon says, but red restrictions mean they can only have 100 people in the venue at present.

“That will allow us to build numbers slowly as people return to Queenstown.”

“It’s a hub of entertainment and joy... both indoors and out. The bars and restaurants at night, the mountains and activities in the day. We know our venue is a great fit.”

The company is “firm believers in the town”, she adds, and knows eventually restrictions will be removed and international tourists will return.

Pricing is based on choosing one, two or three activities from bowling, karaoke or escape rooms, at $25 per person, $43 and $57 respectively.

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Robinson crashes out of Super-G

by Paul Taylor

Queenstown alpine ski racer Alice Robinson saw her hopes of an Olympic medal dashed in the Super G after a highspeed crash on Friday (NZ time).

The 20-year-old says she’d decided the morning of the race she was going to risk it all to get on the podium at the Yanqing National Alpine Ski Centre.

“I didn’t want to get down here and finish in seventh place, I wanted to win so I was willing to risk it all”, she said.

“I was enroute to the podium but sometimes when you risk it all there are big consequences.”

Robinson skied well and was up on her first split in her second run, but clipped a gate with her shin at 100kmh and crashed.

She was “a bit bruised and sore” afterwards but proud she’d left it all out there. She’d been disappointed with her performance in the Giant Slalom at the Beijing Winter Olympics earlier in the week, finishing 22nd after struggling to get to grips with the conditions.

The skier, who trains at Coronet Peak, was set to compete in the downhill as the Lakes Weekly Bulletin went to press on Monday.

Gold medal winning snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, freeksier Margaux Hackett and snowboarder Tiarn Collins were all scheduled to compete on Monday too, in big air and slopestyle events.

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Water

Hopefully by the time you read this the surrounding gardens and hills won’t look so parched with a weekly downpour of rain… In some areas of the region we are on water restrictions, which is not fun when you’re trying to grow veggies. So, I thought this month’s column could focus on water saving ideas.

Veggie Garden 1.

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Irrigation. Lots of types here. I’m a fan of overhead sprinkler systems.

I’ve tried soaker hose systems, but in our generally sandy silty soils the gentle drip doesn’t spread out very far from the drip line. It’s better to water for longer periods of time to ensure your water is getting deep into the root zone encouraging roots to travel deeper.

Then in the case of a failed system or water restrictions your plants are much more resilient than if they had shallow root systems. Test different watering lengths of time, get your shovel out and see how deep the moisture has penetrated, then adjust accordingly. Best time to water is in the morning and late evening. Watering during the day can cause leaf burn, and large volumes of water evaporation. Not necessarily water saving but you are building resilience in the case of failure. Combined with some of the water saving ideas below, watering times and frequency can be reduced.

Compost. Let’s get it in early… Compost applied to your soil on a regular basis lifts organic matter levels drastically. Higher organic matter levels lead to a higher water retention level of your soil. It’s a no brainer. You can apply to the surface it doesn’t have to be dug in unless you’re starting a brand-new bed, then mix in 50% compost with your local soil.

Mulching. These records are still broken… I can’t talk enough about mulching. The difference between mulched and unmulched soil.

The water retention is clear as night and day. Biological activity and worms are present at the soil surface, there’s no soil crust forming.

When applying mulch, especially if it’s this time of year remember to water the soil deeply before applying the mulch. Mulch can keep water in, but it also can keep water out. We can use straw, ramial wood chips, chop and drop weeds, comfrey leaves. You might have some lupins or poppies going nuts, these can be harvested and used as mulch. The greener the mulch the quicker it will breakdown, feeding your soil life and needing topping up more regularly. The opposite of this is the browner and harder the mulch, such as woodchip, the longer it will take to break down. Stay away from pine and eucalyptus mulches in the veggie garden.

4.

Capturing excess water in your landscape with a comfrey garden.

Place the comfrey gardens at the bottom of a slope or at a damp spot in the garden for continuous vigorous supply of comfrey to use for mulching, composting and teas. Plus it’s a mini nature reserve.

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Harvesting water. We can look at simple diversion kits from our roof to barrels to capture more water. Our pathways can become deep mulching pits to capture and store water in the landscape when we have rain events.

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A garden lawn will capture more water if a garden fork has been applied over it, creating deep holes for the rain to penetrate. When it’s really dry, rainwater will struggle to get into the soil at any depth.

Go have a dig around when a dry spell is broken. It can rain heavily for hours yet the soil is still dry a cm or 2 down. You can take it a step further and rake in a biochar compost mix into those newly created forked holes. You’ve just upped the resilience of this lawn 4 fold.

7.

Fruit trees are very resilient, make sure any watering is for long periods to ensure a deep soak. I’ve seen full size cherry trees fall over in a drought. They were watered in short bursts every day.

Better to deep water once a week.

8.

Living mulches create moisture caps. In the veggie garden you might do this with alfalfa plants or herbs or beneficial flowers. This can be in combination with hard mulches.

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Comfrey, fennel, lovage and globe artichokes create great living mulches around fruit trees, they’re perennial, coming back year after year, providing you with carbon mulch for the tree in the winter you can chop down.

10. If your fruit trees are on a slope, plant a half circle of comfrey plants at 40cm spacings on the lower side of the tree 1metre plus away from the trunk. Once established, this will capture any mulches you apply, stopping them from rolling down the hillside. Then you can chop and drop comfrey at your pleasure.

11. All Berries will benefit from some yearly love. Every year I give mine a top of horse manure followed by wood chips. To look at the vigor of my berries you’d think they’re watered(I plan to in the future). The water retention of this yearly application is amazing. You could apply the same recipe to other garden perennials like asparagus beds.

12. Biochar is really water crystals in disguise. Applied to the soil mixed with compost upping your soils resilience.

You can see from the above tips a combination of strategies can help you create a lush oasis even in the driest of summers. As our climate continues too and becomes more erratic, putting in some of these resilience measures will aid our ability to grow nutritious wholesome kai for our families.

If you have any questions about this topic or any others gardening and composting related topics please reach out. I will reply to all questions sent to drcompost@wastebusters.co.nz or message me via the Dr Compost Facebook page.

Happy gardening and composting.

Dr Compost aka Ben Elms is a permaculture and gardening expert who’s been operating in the unusual Central Otago climate for over 20 years. Funded by QLDC and delivered by Wanaka Wastebusters, the Dr Compost project aims to reduce organic waste going to landfill.

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QLDC Libraries Librarian Profile

Lakes Weekly Bulletin and Queenstown Lakes Libraries are profiling our librarians. This month we are profiling Emma Thomas who is a Library Assistant at the Frankton Library.

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Kia ora koutou. My name is Emma Thomas. I am originally from Manila, Philippines and my background is in Banking and Finance. I used to knock on people’s door to collect debt. Just kidding! About the knocking on doors, I mean.

I enjoy doing typical local things such as off roading, walking around the lakes and gardening in my backyard surrounded by spectacular mountains. I find cooking therapeutic, and I would say my comfort food (and best dish to prepare) is Indian Chicken Curry. As Southeast Asian, I love to explore and experiment with our exotic cuisines. Being the Filipina I am, of course I love shopping and a good karaoke session.

My message to the community is that reading is a leisure activity that everyone should enjoy. Remember, there are no rules when it comes to reading!

Fun part! I indulge myself with reading some good ScienceFiction and Non-Fiction books such as cooking, gardening and autobiographies.

I started working at Frankton Library in 2019 as a full-time Library Assistant. I look after Large Print and Talking Books, and Magazines. Top three reasons why I like working at the library: interacting with different community groups, helping our patrons, and no two days are ever the same! The best thing would be working with my wonderful colleagues who are my second family in New Zealand.

Here are some of the books I have read recently: Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell

This book will help you to better understand and accurately judge the people you don’t know while staying patient and tolerant with others.

How to Propagate 375 Plants by Richard Rosenfeld

This book is a practical guide to propagating your own flowers, foliage plants, trees, shrubs, climbers, wet-loving plants, bog and water plants, vegetables and herbs.

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If you haven’t seen the movie, this book is tells the story of young Paul Atreides, whose family accepts the stewardship of the planet Arrakis. While the planet is an inhospitable and sparsely populated desert wasteland, it is the only source of melange, or “spice”, a drug that extends life and enhances mental abilities.

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by Otto H. Frank and Mirjam Pressler

This book is about the story of Anne’s family who live in Frankfurt, Germany and suddenly must go into hiding as a result of Hitler and the Nazi Party’s treatment of Jews in Europe during the second world war. They escape to Amsterdam where they go into hiding with other Jews. The diary ends suddenly on 1 August 1944, but Anne’s legacy continues to inspire millions up to today.

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Paris for One is a story of empowerment told via the blossoming of Nell from a shy, exacting, quiet girl into a beautiful, confident woman who takes charge of her destiny with a new zest for life. The remaining tales in this collection are short stories, all told from a woman’s point of view.

COMMUNITY NOTES DRIVE MY LIFE

By Louise Ward at Southern REAP (Rural Education)

Does this sound interesting and are you willing to donate your spare time and give back to the community, by helping change a person’s life and assist them to achieve a life changing goal?

If you are over 25 years of age, have held a current NZ drivers’ licence for at least 2 years and be able to pass a Police vet. You would qualify.

In terms of time commitment, the mentor requires a long-term commitment; hours are dependent on the learner and mentor but generally around 1-2 hours a week.

Also, a Drive My Life car is available for use and all petrol and insurance costs are covered. Full training is also given.

The first step is to find out more or express your interest give me a call on 027 300 3446 or drop me an email louise@reap.co.nz Photo credit: Alex Jumper

Drive My Life (DML) is a community mentoring driving programme for vulnerable members of Whakatipu region. The programme is for drivers who have been referred to us and want to gain the necessary knowledge and skills essential to obtain a driver’s licence. Overall, this helps the community with developing smarter, safer drivers on the roads.

Holding a licence can lead to gaining; employment, better education opportunities, access to goods and services and a sense of independence as well as the ability to connect with family and friends.

Whakatipu Drive My Life are seeking volunteers to be new mentor buddies helping vulnerable people achieve their drivers licence. Volunteers act as mentors and help guide and assist participants through each stage of their licence process.

As a driving mentor you would sit with learner drivers who are practicing their skills behind the wheel. Learner drivers are referred to the Drive My Life programme for a variety of reasons including lack of financial needs, no warranted or registered vehicles in the home, no one in the home has a full driver’s licence to be able to supervise the learner driver, learning difficulties or driving without a valid licence.

Mentors are paired with the same learner until they successfully pass their driving test. You will see them increase their skills and gain confidence and proficiency. The role is not so much technical, but you will be their support buddy, someone who listens, is focused and full of encouragement.

What’s On What will we cover?

This module is all about Digital Engagement/ More Online Skills, the module will be broken down as follows: • Week 1 (17 February-10:30am-1230pm): Online Shopping • Week 2 (24 February-10:30am-1230pm): Online Banking • Week 3 (3 March-10:30am-1230pm): Managing Photos • Week 4 (10 March-10:30am-1230pm): Solving problems online The classes will be held at the Frankton Library.

Computers are provided but feel free to bring your own device.

Learn something new or improve your skills with this series of FREE computer training sessions; Come along to Frankton Library and join a friendly group to learn computer basics, meet some new people, and become more confident around technology.

To register, please contact Southern REAP on 0800 111 117 or email enquiries@reap.co.nz For more information or if you need any help please contact the Frankton Library at frankton.library@qldc.govt.nz or via phone at (03) 441 3680 The programme brought to you by Southern REAP in partnership with Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa and Queenstown Lakes District Libraries.

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Community News Cancer Society introduces ‘Relay Your Way’ The Cancer Society has made some changes to it traditional Relay For Life events after Covid forced the cancellation of the organisation’s iconic street collection on Daffodil Day back in August.

A fun more flexible ‘Relay Your Way’ will replace the festival style gathering Relay For Life which was to be held at the Lakes Hayes Pavilion on Saturday, 26 March 2022.

The Cancer Society will launch an easy-to-follow video to guide supporters through the parts of Relay For Life everyone loves the most but in the safety of a space of people’s choice. There will be team packs available and some great prizes for individuals and teams.

“We know that Relay For Life is a chance to celebrate cancer survivors and carers and remember loved ones lost to cancer for many people. We hope that people will participate in Relay Your Way this year and run, walk, or even dance laps with our online guide to support people affected by cancer,” says CEO Lucy Elwood.

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Otago and Southland’s Cancer Society Chief Executive, Dr Rachael Hart, said, “in what feels like a devastating sense of déjà vu, our Relay For Life events have been impacted again. We encourage people to create their own ‘Relay Your Way’ event and to keep their Relay baton moving during their event to symbolise an unstoppable fight against cancer.”

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Arts+Culture Open call for bathroom inspiration

by Bethany Rogers

Te Atamira is on the hunt for artists who can transform loos into views.

Interesting Loos of the World

The team behind the new community arts and cultural facility, which is currently under development, have consistently drawn on the local arts and cultural community to help shape what Te Atamira will become.

Hundertwasser Toilets Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser designed New Zealand’s ‘most photographed toilets’ in Kawakawa (North Island). The reclusive artist designed the toilets using recycled materials like glass bottles and bricks from a former Bank of New Zealand.

Completed in 1999, it was Hundertwasser’s final work of art before his death in 2000 and the only project designed by him in the Southern Hemisphere.

Taking Apis

The latest open call is for artists to create a proposal for mural designs in the facility’s toilets.

Channelling the likes of the Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, who designed the quirky toilets in Kawakawa, artists of all ages and backgrounds are challenged to come up with a novel and inspiring design that will make a trip to the loo more interesting.

With the bathroom’s concrete flooring freshly poured and the framework installed, Te Atamira’s development director Olivia Egerton says it’s a novel blank slate for artists.

“It’s an exciting opportunity for some local artists. The base is poured and the cubicles and things are all sorted. This is about bringing it to life and making it a cool experience for, you could probably say, ‘a captive audience’ given what people go to the bathroom for.

“We have drawn on the fact that around the world and across the country there are some amazing toilets and we thought, well, why should we be any different? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to showcase and celebrate local or regional artists who want to be involved in designing one of the two sets of bathrooms?”

Two artists or groups of collaborating artists will be selected based on their proposals. The deadline to submit proposals is 1st March and the chosen artists will be notified on 28th March. They’ll receive $1,800 for their labour plus assistance with material costs and technical support, and will have until the end of April to complete the work.

Olivia laughs when asked if there are any toilets out there that inspire her.

“The New Museum in New York has amazing toilets. They’re quite wonderful.

“One of my favourite picks for New Zealand toilets would have to be the Hundertwasser toilets in the North Island. Apparently, they’re the most photographed in New Zealand, so there’s a challenge.”

Artists of all ages from the Whakatipu Basin and wider region are invited to apply and should email hello@teatamira.nz for an application pack.

Urinals and chamber pots in the Victorian era often featured an etching of a bee in the back of the bowl to assist urinal users in their aim. Why a bee? Well, the Victorians were fond of a Latin pun and the Latin name for a bee is apis. They’re sometimes still featured on loos around the world. Purportedly, the urinals at Changi airport in Singapore and the John F Kennedy airport in New York, USA feature bees.

Golden Hour America is an example of ‘satirical participatory art’

by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. The sculpture, an 18-karat solid gold, fully functioning toilet, was created in 2016 and placed in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York. When the museum received a request from the White House to loan a Van Gogh painting for Donald Trump’s private rooms, curator Nancy Spector offered to loan America instead.

The request must have been declined because the golden toilet was instead loaned to the UK’s Blenheim Palace as part of an exhibition of Cattelan’s work. Despite being valued at $4–6 million USD, Blenheim Palace made the toilet available for use and didn’t beef up security. But being plumbed in and weighing 103kg didn’t stop thieves from walking away with the toilet in 2019. It still hasn’t been found.

FIRST THURSDAYS HITS PAUSE BUT ART GOES ON While Aotearoa is at Red, one of Queenstown’s best art experiences is taking a break but there is still lots to see. Until the galleries involved can bring back the monthly late-night exhibitions, talks, and events that have made First Thursdays Queenstown so much fun, every fortnight our leading art spaces will bring you up to speed with what they’re exhibiting until the event can safely resume. Check out the First Thursdays Queenstown instagram or facebook to stay up to date @firstthursdaysqt

Artbay Gallery Fiona Kerr Gedson’s new works are big and beautiful – soulful, elegant and meditative pieces encompassing many cultures, life, and spirituality. Gedson is well known for her intricate compositions of skilfully arranged feathers indicative of Kahu Huruhuru / traditional Māori feather cloaks. These cloaks or korowai are highly treasured as displays of mana, honour, and prestige. Growing up with the presence of the Tuhoe people and shared relationships have contributed to Fiona’s ongoing love and respect for te toi o otatau tipuna, the art of our forbearers.

Artbay Upstairs – Virut Panchabuse Thai artist Virut is known for expressive popart made entirely in collage technique. A celebrated international artist, his exhibitions continue to be incredibly popular across the globe. Overflowing with creativity, Virut ditches the brush for piles of colourful magazines cuttings. This successful formula sees tiny scraps of colourful paper, meticulously layered one next to the other to produce eye-popping portraits. The larger than life collages are complex and vivid, from a distance almost hyperrealistic, viewed closely the original image softly dissolves into layers of paper.

Lightworx Gallery – Robert Jahnke Robert Jahnke, renowned for Contemporary Māori Art is now in the stable of artists at Lightworx and they are beyond excited to be exhibiting his work. Professor Jahnke has long been drawn to the aesthetic and metaphorical qualities of light, particularly neon. He translates neon forms into diamonds, triangles & crosses. Using light, mirrors and reflections, the neon light forms beam brightly in Jahnke’s works, creating a compelling distinctive glow and mirrored infinity.

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Queenstown Lakes has suffered another huge economic hit with the cancellation of the 2022 Wānaka A&P Show.

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But it has been cancelled for the first time since the World War II, due to the Covid-19 red alert restrictions.

“We are devastated that we have to cancel,” Upper Clutha A&P Society chair Mike Scurr says.

“We have tried to delay our decision for as long as possible before time constraints prevented our show community – the management team, sponsors, competitors, trade exhibitors, members, contractors, entertainment providers and volunteers – from successfully setting up and attending the show.

“In the current climate, this event would have provided a much-needed cash injection to hundreds of trade exhibitors and, importantly, to our local accommodation and hospitality businesses, plus local community groups.”

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In this month’s QT Business magazine, published by Lakes Weekly Bulletin, we reported the cancellation of events, including the Motatapu and Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow, had stripped more than $50m out of the Queenstown Lakes economy.

Event organisers complained that their industry is in a stealth level four lockdown, due to the 100-person limit, but there were no subsidies or support from Government.

The Te Anau Tartan Festival also confirmed last week it won’t be going ahead this year due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Festival committee chairman Chris Watson said the group had been excited about the events planned for this year and the huge numbers of people it would have brought to the town, which has been suffering from a lack of tourists since the borders closed in 2020.

“If you have booked accommodation, we would urge you to consider coming anyway, supporting our local operators, and exploring Fiordland and everything we have to offer,” Watson said.

The 2020 Wānaka A&P Show became a potential Covid-19 super-spreader event for the first outbreak after 17 delegates from the World Hereford Conference in Queenstown cluster attended. But, in the end, no cases were directly linked to the show.

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Most frequently asked questions Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland

Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland runs an International Neural Coding® Company.

Recently she was interviewed by the BBC where she was asked what she does and how she helps people.

This is the second week where she shared some of the most common questions people ask.

In last weeks issue the questions asked were:

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I like to advise clients to say three things they are grateful for each day when they wake up, this starts your day off positively and thinking about the simple things that make us happy.

What do you recommend for someone struggling to stick to their goals/choices?

I would ask them do you really want this goal for you or is this for someone else?

Most woman are used to putting themselves on hold and doing things for others, nurturing, empowering others whilst we silently allow our real goals to go by the wayside.

Take time for yourself too, even if it is just 10 minutes in nature or meditating, reading a book or taking a walk.

Check in with you and enjoy spending time with you, learn to love who you are, be yourself fully as everyone else is taken.

What are your top tips for quick success and happiness?

Do more of what makes you happy and less of what doesn’t.

Goals that are not wholeheartedly theirs are harder to attain, so check first are they for you?

Surround yourself with people who give you bolts of joy and avoid time with those who drain your reserves.

Then really climb inside what life will be like once you have this goal, what will it look like when you have that goal, live in that movie for a while and hang out in it each day.

Live life on your terms, with your rules and your needs being met, if you learn to love you and be you fully then the best you shows up every time and everyone wins.

What we imagine feels real on the body, this is how a client can become anxious if they have fear of flying for example, they are just imagining flying and instantly their body reacts as though it were real.

Imagine your goal as you want it, make it bright, big, colourful and add your soundtrack too.

Then make steps every day to attain your goal, small doable steps.

People can fall into the trap of thinking they are taking action but really they are just procrastinating.

If you are truly happy with you then when a curve ball hits you then the best you handles it.

I have had four large curve balls in the last five years and without knowing me, all of me then I would have second guessed myself, procrastinated, and floundered, instead I learnt, grew and moved on.

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So if a client’s goal is to run a marathon, they may decide to buy the latest running watch and get caught up in the research and choosing the exact right watch.

This is procrastination disguised as perfectionism, nothing has happened yet and all that really needs to happen is to run, so get out and run.

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Shammi Sandhu The Colourful Face of Authentic Indian Cuisine…

Shammi Sandhu is not only renowned locally as the colourful face of authentic Indian cuisine, but she oozes that colour wherever she goes.

Combine her natural ability to make anyone feel overwhelmingly welcome with her sharp business acumen, an eye for opportunity, and a great passion for cooking, and you have Queenstown’s very own ‘queen of hospitality’.

A local restaurateur for almost 30 years, Shammi finally hung up her apron and retired from the restaurant industry in October, 2020, a very challenging year which included the death of her precious husband, MJ. Shammi’s life story is one of seizing every entrepreneurial opportunity as it has come her way, at one stage owning three very successful Indian restaurants, including Little India in Queenstown, Mantra in Christchurch and Mantra in Arrowtown.

The daughter of an Indian Air Force and Air India pilot, Shammi had a wonderful upbringing in Northern India, one of four kids. “Dad moved around a lot to different postings during his time in the Air Force and he and Mum wanted us to have a top education with stability.” She, her sister, former Dunedin Mayor Sukhi Turner, and their two brothers, went to British boarding schools in Nainital. “It was fabulous,” recalls Shammi.

Perhaps evident in the creativity in Shammi’s spirit, she headed to art school to study graphic design in Bombay. There were no computers or calculators back then. “We had to use our brain,” she says. That would later pay off when spontaneously deciding to try her hand at hospitality.

Shammi and her late husband, MJ, both well known faces of the Wakatipu

She spent time in London immersing herself in theatre, the arts and cinema, before working for a leading advertising agency back in Bombay.

“I think the hospitality comes from my parents. Mum was an amazing cook and my parents loved to entertain. It’s a genetic make-up of the peoples of The Punjab,” says Shammi. “If people came for a cup of tea they usually ended up staying for dinner. Mum would have all the spices, garlic and ginger ready at the flick of a finger.”

When Shammi met MJ in 1979, he recalled her saying she would love to own a café.

A trip to New Zealand in the mid1980s cemented that. The couple had planned a move to this country where Sukhi was now married to Kiwi cricketing legend Glenn Turner.

Shammi, now in retirement mode

“There was no interesting cuisine in the South Island back then,” says Shammi. She was staying in Dunedin with her brother when the idea came.

“One night when everyone was in bed I decided to make a sample platter of kebabs, tikka masala and various finger foods.” Ever the entrepreneur, she set off the next day on a Dunedin public bus to take her samples around the George Street delicatessens. She was taken aback by the response. Her first order doubled before she even got home. “I got off the bus and the guy had already rung and asked how much I wanted per platter,” she says. “I have no idea why, as it was a lot of money back then, but I just said $70.”

He snapped it up with an order for double the next day.

sons Aftaab and Govind went to boarding school there. Mantra opened in Arrowtown in 2006.

Through word of mouth her little enterprise advanced to Indian dinner events at Foxy’s above Robbie Burns Pub, Otago University Staff Club, and private catering. Full-houses paid $27 a head for those dinners. “I stayed up after all the others were asleep, prepped, cooked my food, then carted it on the bus downtown to Foxy’s, relaying it there – one cardboard box at a time.” Her sister and sister in law helped out in service. She recalls serving 120 to 130 people supper at the local Law Society and various invitations to speak about India, its culture and the Punjab – her rich food belt roots where MJ was a farmer.

Always an extremely full-on, active businesswoman, Shammi says the past year has been one to “be still and calm” and reconnect with friends and family. She travelled to India last year to take her turn caring for their now elderly parents – 98 and 91, both New Zealand residents who will return when the borders open.

When Shammi and MJ had to return to India to sort out residency issues and their farm, she encouraged her brother to continue on, thus the first Little India was born in Dunedin in 1991.

“All going well, I will be back doing my tours again as I have a group all set to go,” she says.

Shammi and MJ visited Queenstown in 1987 on their first trip to New Zealand. They returned in 1993 launching Queenstown’s Little India before opening Mantra in Christchurch in 2004 when

“At my peak I was probably working 14-hour days, seven days a week, juggling all three restaurants.”

By the mid-1990s she had also started her yearly, boutique, bespoke foodie tours of India for small groups. “Being in the restaurant and personally guiding these incredible tours gave me an amazing high,” she says. “I hunted out the best chefs in India, the best hotels and havelis – all the hidden gems.”

The immense grief at losing MJ caused a rethink and Shammi shut shop, selling Mantra - the only restaurant she still owned by 2020, early last year.

“At this time in my life it’s time to be quiet, taking simple steps, enjoy my walking and pursue some hobbies like learning pottery,” she says. “I have nothing but gratitude for my life and I’m now enjoying being home, looking at those beautiful mountains every day.”

“I’m so very grateful for all of life’s journeys so far and the immense support I’ve had from family and cherished friends.”

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Abbot bows out over border uncertainty

by Paul Taylor

Destination Queenstown boss Paul Abbot has resigned after just nine months due to border restrictions between NZ and Australia.

Abbot was appointed to the regional tourism organisation in early 2021 and moved from Cairns, Australia, to take up the position in July.

But the day after he arrived, the trans-Tasman bubble burst and the battle for MIQ places began. That meant his family have been unable to join him.

Abbot says he’s not confident the Government will stand by the dates it has announced to end MIQ. “I understand people ask why now, when there’s light at the end of the tunnel and you’ll be able to go back and forwards [between Aus and NZ].

“But the reality is, until that happens and you see it happening for a while, I don’t have the confidence it’s going to be as smooth a transition as people are talking about.”

He believes pressure on the health system from Omicron numbers could see a change of tack, leaving him separated from his family again.

“It has been a pretty grim five months to be honest, away from my family.

“Our youngest son Jacob is turning 12 soon, and to potentially be away for a critical time in his life, the early teenage years, it’s just not workable.”

He will step down in March but does not have another position lined up.

“No,” he says, “it was never about I’ll line up something and jump.”

Abbot’s situation mirrors the industry he represents, with tourism operators unable to plan for the future with ongoing uncertainty, particularly around self isolation.

While Australia has announced it will reopen its borders to all vaccinated travellers later this month, the New Zealand Government has announced a staged response all the way to October.

“And you look at the wording of it and there’s nothing concrete about the removal of isolation at some period,” Abbot says.

“That alone will destroy the tourism industry, because no one in their right mind is going to come to NZ, beautiful place that it is, and sit for the first seven to 10 days in a hotel room.”

When the borders do eventually reopen without self-isolation, though, the DQ marketing, comms and trade teams are ready to go.

“The work is done... everything is just sitting on the table waiting for that date, that certainty, to push the button and off they go at 100mph.

“Nobody should have any fears they won’t be getting 100% support from DQ because they’re on top of their game. It’s a quality team, quality board.”

DQ board chairman Richard Thomas says the board wishes him the best for the future.

“The DQ board is very sad to see Paul go but can empathise with his extremely difficult position having his family stuck on the other side of the Tasman.

“We understand his decision to put his family first. That’s the right call for Paul and his family.”

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New Zealand Rugby has relocated the six New Zealandbased Super Rugby Pacific squads to Queenstown to mitigate against the risk of COVID-19 side-lining any of the teams.

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Sweetcorn Fritters

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• 3⁄4 cup standard plain flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt • black pepper • 1 egg • 440 gm cream-style corn, or half corn kernels and half creamed sweet corn.

• 2 tablespoons oil

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Ingredients

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Which retired athlete’s autobiography is entitled Faster than Lightning?

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Which animated pair had A Grand Day Out in 1989?

Which river flows through Melbourne?

Who wrote the play The Winter’s Tale?

What colour is turmeric?

Which creature is said to be caught by the early bird?

Who wrote The Three Musketeers?

What was the name of the Soviet space station launched in 1986?

The Shambles is a street in which English city?

Who was the chief Greek god on Mount Olympus?

What substance makes up the outere layer of a tooth?

Yaffle is a dialect name for which bird?

“Simian” refers to which type of animal?

Which section of an orchestra includes flutes?

“The Gunners” is the nickname of which English football team?

What term is given to a bishop’s high hat?

In which English county is Sherwood Forest?

Which actress starred in the TV series Hannah Montana?

Which singer was originally named Anna Mae Bullock?

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Winner of the last Caption Competition is Justine Congratulations you won 1x Double Pizza Voucher from Hell Pizza. Collect your voucher from the LWB office.

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| 6. Waterloo | 7. Merci | 8. Admiral of the Fleet | 9. Victoria Wood | 10. Magnitude of earthquakes | 11. Vitamin A | 12. Cygnet | 13. Tomsk | 14. Crocodile | 15. Waikato | 16. Vacation | 17. Met | 18. Usain Bolt | 19. Steam locomotive | 20. Wallace and Gromit | 21. Yarra | 22. William Shakespeare | 23. Yellow | 24. The worm | 25. Alexandre Dumas (père) | 26. Mir | 27. York | 28. Zeus | 29. Enamel | 30. Green woodpecker | 31. Monkey | 32. Woodwind | 33. Arsenal | 34. Mitre | 35. Nottinghamshire | 36. Miley Cyrus | 37. Tina Turner RIDDLE: Your tongue

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2022 likely to be another bumpy ride for recruitment The staffing crunch is unlikely to get any better until later in the year when travel into New Zealand loosens up and some overseas workers can return. As the borders gradually re-open and Queenstown welcomes travellers back, the visitor and accommodationrelated sectors will need to ramp up their recruitment, putting additional pressure on already chronic local staffing situation. With such a shortage of workers, employers on the lookout for staff are working all the levers, pay rates are rising, sign-on bonuses are gaining traction, and benefits and incentives are being widely used in advertisements to entice applicants.

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Food and Beverage under the most strain.

F&B is extremely tight with almost the same number of jobs being advertised as December (94%), even as the summer peak season waned. The sector accounted for 60% of the jobs advertised in January. Competition for F&B staff continues to heat up and the launch of new restaurants and bars is further compounding the issue.

New entries this month include the Queenstown Ice Bar and Kingpin, which launched last week in the Upper Village entertainment precinct, on Brecon St. Marmalade, sister café to Odelay launched in the Station Building in town and My Bakery has expanded to launch a café in the Queenstown's Central shopping precinct in Frankton.

Jobs numbers barely changed in January 2022 began with 528 roles advertised across January. This represented a drop of 11% from December and lower by 41% than the peak back in November. This January, however, was 120% higher than last year with the job market tightening markedly.

Source JobFix.co.nz

Need someone now? There are currently over 300 willing jobseekers ready to work in the Queenstown area.

Go to jobfix.co.nz

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Front of House Staff

We’re looking for...

Joe’s GaraGe QueenstoWn

Joe’s GaraGe five mile

duty manager barista

duty manager barista chef

Joe’s Garage Queenstown and Five Mile are looking for someone just like you! Be a part of our bustling restaurant and bar that prides itself on simple, fast and reliable offerings that have made us famous all over NZ. Joe’s Garage Queenstown operates from 7am - 2pm and Joe’s Five Mile operates 7 days 7am till late so you must be available to work rostered hours over these days and times. We offer a competitive remuneration, staff discounts and benefits, plus working at the coolest spots in town.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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

CSR / Groomer plus shuttle driver Applicants interested must have friendly /pleasant customer service approach.

Clean presentation / understand Team culture.

Flexibility with days of work - must be available in the weekend.

Clean drivers' licence.

Appropriate training will be provided to the right candidate.

Sponsorship provided for the right applicant.

Please forward your CV/cover letter to shobana@omegarentals.com

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

Kitchen Porter / Kitchenhand

Sherwood is looking for a reliable & proactive Kitchen porter to join our busy restaurant team.

Must be hard working, reliable and have a ‘can do’ attitude. Mainly evening shifts you will be responsible for keeping the kitchen clean, putting through dishes & some light prep work.

Contact hayley@sherwoodqueenstown.nz if interested.

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myelectrician

$250 sign up bonus!* DO YOU WANT A FUN JOB?

Electrician Required

Are you looking for a job with variety?

A job at Republic Hospitality Group enables you to mix it up and find your best fit. We believe in hospitality a happy team is vital, and we make it our focus to make sure your job works for you.

Myelectrician is requiring an Electrician to join their small Queenstown team.

We own 10 bars & restaurants in Queenstown, all with something different to offer: from pizza restaurants and party bars, to beer garden chilling with pub grub, to sophisticated cocktails and a rooftop with tapas.

Please call Myell on 021 857 267

The perks are hard to beat - let’s start with a $250 sign on bonus, competitive pay, staff pricing in all venues, a free meal on shift, fun training in the psychology of hospitality, accommodation if needed and a work life balance with a bunch of fun welcoming team mates.

No experience in the hospo game? – you’ll get all the training you need no worries. We just ask that you’re fun, committed, and enjoy a vibrant team environment. Positions available: Waiters, bartenders, kitchenhands.

Got experience? We’d love to hear from you too. We value fresh ideas and offer career progression. Positions available: Chefs, Pizza Chefs, Cooks, Duty Managers, Bar Managers, Restaurant Managers, Supervisors & experienced Waiters/Bartenders/Mixologists.

To apply please email hr@republicqt.co.nz, or drop in and see us at any of our venues.

We look forward to hearing from you!

OUR VENUES:

LAUNDRY STAFF Southern Lakes Laundries are looking for FULL TIME LAUNDRY STAFF to join their friendly team.

Candidates must be: Physically fit as the job involves heavy lifting and repetitive tasks.

Reliable and punctual.

Friendly with a positive attitude.

Promoters of safe work practices.

Flexible with their work schedules as we are a 7 day a week operation and weekend work is required.

• Possibility of sponsor to the right candidate.

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Full training to perform the job will be provided. If you are interested, please email your resume to: silvi.locatelli@southernlakeslaundries.co.nz

*T&C’s apply

McDonald’s Restaurants Queenstown

are looking to fill permanent, full-time positions for our restaurants in Frankton and Camp St in town.

We are hiring for the positions of: • • • •

Barista (experience required) Kitchen staff Service/Hospitality Stars Maintenance/Cleaning

Starting rate of $22 an hour for people with flexible availability.

People working late shifts will be paid an additional $2 an hour.

Visa sponsorship offered in the absence of New Zealand applicants.

To apply, please send your CV in to: hr.mcds.qtown@gmail.com or scan the QR Code and apply online.

Dental Assistant – Full-Time We are looking for a fantastic new team member to join our busy practice at Remarkables Dental. We currently have a full-time position available for a Dental Assistant - this position is to cover maternity leave, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

As a Dental Assistant you will be required to provide chairside assistance to our dentists and hygienists, sterilise instruments, and reception duties as needed.

The successful applicant will: • Be available to work shifts ranging from Monday – Saturday (8am - 5:30pm).

• Previous dental assisting experience is an advantage but not essential – on the job training will be provided.

• Good computer skills.

• Good standard of written and spoken English.

Perks include staff benefits and discounted treatments, being part of a supportive and fun team, and the potential to upskill and receive ongoing training.

The successful applicant will: • A willingness to learn and develop your skills.

• A strong work ethic and ability to communicate effectively.

• A bubbly personality and team-oriented approach to care.

• Attention to detail and good at multitasking.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Please email your resume and cover letter to: admin@wanakadental.co.nz

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REQUIRED NOW!!!!!!

Skilled and Unskilled Labourers

ROOM ATTENDANTS QT Queenstown & Rydges Queenstown has an excellent opportunity for room attendants to join our friendly team.

You must be committed to delivering the highest standard of presentation, cleanliness and guest experience that QT Queenstown/ Rydges Queenstown has to offer.

Looking for casual, temporary or long term work??

Queenstown Personnel and Labour Hire are looking for labourers for a variety of jobs around Queenstown with an immediate start.

Contact Sharleen - 027 778 7377 or email sharleen@qtplabour.co.nz

Sous Chef Chef de Partie Kitchen Porter

Please apply to kim_haynes@evt.com if this is the dream job you have been waiting for.

Seeking committed and reliable professionals to join our busy kitchen in preparation for the busiest time of the year.

If you have Full Time availability and any of these roles are of your interest, please apply sending your cover letter and CV to warwick.taylor@goodgroup.co.nz

PREP CHEF It's time to love your job. Join the best team here at Kamana Lakehouse and Nest kitchen + bar.

Who we are: top rated independent hotel and restaurant with a great team culture.

Showing true care for our team wellbeing, with 100% full time-staff retention during all Covid waves.

What we strive to offer: anniversary free stays, discounted rates, flexible work schedule, daily meals, mindfulness program, career prospects, self-development tools, nurturing environment.

Bonus: join now and get a free night stay including breakfast & dinner + an epic soak tub experience upon successfully completing you 90 days trial period.

Who you are: enthusiastic team player with a desire to make a positive impact on our guest experience and team culture.

So if you are ready to join an ambitious yet nurturing team, reach out and make it happen.

We are looking for: • Food and Beverage Manager • Bartender/Mixologist/Bar Supervisor • Food and beverage attendant • Guest service agent • Chef De Partie • Kitchen Porter • Room Attendant

Good Remuneration for the right candidate.

Send us your current resume the role you are applying for with references & copy of valid work permit if applicable, to Jagan@kamana.co.nz Kamana Lakehouse, 139 Fernhill Rd, Queenstown

For the right candidate flexible working hours available (mornings, early afternoon shifts).

Experience in a commercial kitchen desired.

Role Requires: • • • •

Food preparation.

Organisation.

General kitchen set up.

Some cleaning necessary.

Possibility to progress through the kitchen for the right applicant. Pay rate dependant on experience. We look after our team.

FRONT OF HOUSE We are looking for Front of House Staff who would like to join our team. We have part time and full time options available.

What we can offer you: • • • • •

Excellent Renumeration, starting from $23.

Full Staff Meals & Drinks provided on shift.

Paid meal breaks.

30% Discount when not at work.

Excellent Staff House in Arrowtown available with subsidised rent.

Send your CV/Cover Letter to hello@theforkandtap.co.nz

Amazing job opportunities alert!

We have the following roles up for grabs: • Housekeepers • Kitchen Hands • Wait Staff • Host/Greeter

(part-time weekend work)

• Front of House/Front Desk • Sommelier Chefs of all levels: • Breakfast Chef

(full / part time hours)

• Chef de Partie • Pizza Chef • Grill Chef Variety of casual/short term work available – email for more information To apply, email hr@gibbstonvalley.com • Spa Therapist Apply through Seek!

We look forward to hearing from you!

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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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HIRING SALES CONSULTANTS NOW! STARTING RATE $25 Per Hour + Weekly Bonus

www.qtcallcentre.com Contact us on: 034411050

FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANTS FOR THE CHAMPION TUCK SHOP AT WAKATIPU HIGH SCHOOL FOOD HANDLING & BARISTA SKILLS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, FRIENDLY & FLEXIBLE

Building Labourer Wanted

Is looking for part-time

Front of House Please drop your CV into The Cow

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

PART TIME (10 HRS P/W) & CASUAL (ON CALL) BETWEEN 8AM & 3.30PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY DURING TERM TIME FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY CONTACT ANNA TEL 07 348 2424 ANNA@PERSONNELRESOURCES.CO.NZ

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FINANCE

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Administrator

We have a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic Finance Administrator to join our head office team based in Queenstown. You will have excellent attention to detail, be level headed and have great problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities: Timely and accurate Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing.

Oversee and check all departments expenditure.

Monthly GL reconciliations Business and compliance reporting Dealing with queries from internal and external customers & suppliers.

As part of a great team you will thrive in this hands-on role. You will be willing to provide support when needed and communicate well with key stakeholders within the business. We are looking for a driven and motivated individual with the ability to think beyond the job at hand to see the bigger picture.

This role requires a strong grounding of previous work within a finance role and experience with Xero would be an advantage. You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Please send your CV and cover letter to annette@steapconsulting.co.nz

Highland Real Estate Group Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Turn an everyday commute to work into something magical!

Jump onboard the TSS Earnslaw and voyage over Lake Whakatipu to Walter Peak to deliver one of Queenstown’s finest dining experiences.

Working for RealNZ has real benefits! Not only will we feed you at work, you can take a friend jetboating, rafting, and cruise Milford & Doubtful Sound all for free!

And don’t forget about the crazily discounted Cardrona bike pass!

We are hiring

Food & Beverage Attendants For more information or to apply, check out our Careers Page employment.realnz.com/home

Public Kitchen and Bar, Finz Seafood and Grill, and Bella Cucina are looking for superstars who genuinely care and want to join an amazing team to help deliver memorable experiences for our guests.

We are hiring in the following positions: Bartenders Waitstaff Duty Manager Restaurant Manager Commis Chef Chef de Partie Sous Chef Head Chef

We offer: • Amazing pay rates.

• Bonus's.

• Exceptional team spirit.

• Professional development and opportunities for growth.

Apply NOW at: https://waidininggroup.bamboohr.com/jobs

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FIND THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY

WORK IN PARADISE

FOR YOUR CAREER

Millbrook Resort is proud to be awarded Employer of the Year 2021 at the Queenstown Business Awards.

Our work ethos is nurturing and supportive. We are the Millbrook family and take great pride being one of New Zealand's best places to work.

Great careers start right here!

We seek exceptional people to deliver an authentic five star experience to our guests. You will be part of a high energy, supportive and rewarding work environment.

At heart, we are a vibrant community where employees are fully supported and everyone works closely together to achieve the best for guests and each other.

Millbrook Resort is a completely unique place to work and as an employee you play a key role in contributing to the ongoing success of this beautiful resort.

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SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY ADVISOR GUEST SERVICES MANAGER BARISTA EXPERIENCED WAIT STAFF HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT BEAUTY & MASSAGE THERAPIST KITCHEN HAND GUEST SERVICE AGENT

Scan the QR code to find out why our team love coming to work each day.

Your benefits: Our people are our greatest assets, and we love rewarding hard-working team members. At Millbrook we encourage learning and professional development. When you join the Millbrook family you will also enjoy: Discounted golf, restaurants and spa treatments; Friends & family hotel rates; Discounted gym membership; Onsite car parking; Complimentary staff meals; Daily travel allowance for team members who live more than 25k from the resort; and regular wellbeing workshops.

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.

Begin your Millbrook journey today and apply! www.mymillbrook.co.nz You must have a valid NZ Work Visa to apply.

Q U E E N S TO W N

| NEW ZEALAND

All Front of House positions: Food Runners Experienced Waitstaff Bar Tenders Seeking hospitality professionals to join our busy restaurant. $22 - $25 per hour If you any of these roles are of interest to you, please drop your resume into the restaurant or email nicole.simister@botswanabutchery.co.nz

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Shop Assistant Full-time shop assistant URGENTLY needed for our fun and friendly teams at (Church, Shotover, Kawarau Park and Arrowtown). Morning, afternoon, night and weekend shifts are available.

Full training will be provided.

We are looking for passionate waitsta�f / server's for our well established Jacks Point Restaurant. We operate 7 days with currently no evenings. Our pay is very competitive and we have a huge focus on the team environment.

Please apply within or email: tricorpholdings@outlook.com

�ere's a barrel load of benefits when it comes to working with us including a generous wine allowance, discounts on our products at all venues, health insurance, designer extensive training and the opportunity to advance your career through wine courses.

We are seeking junior & senior sta�f.

If you see yourself as part of the team please apply by visiting www.amisfield.co.nz/contact/careers

Is looking for full-time

Chef HEAD CHEF • Historic Gastropub/Restaurant with 19 NZ Craft Beer taps, local wines and delicious food.

• Opportunity to lead a fun, vibrant team.

• Great opportunity to work in a business with an excellent culture.

Your responsibilities will be running an ace team to produce delicious food, with seasonal changes. Efficiency, a passion for food and team building essential.

Our ideal person will have 3-5 years experience in a similar role and a genuine LOVE for what you do.

We can offer you: • Excellent remuneration - $29.00 per hour starting.

• Phone Allowance.

• Fuel Allowance (if located outside of Arrowtown).

• Paid meal breaks.

• Full Staff meals & drinks provided on shift.

• 30% Staff Discount when not at work.

• Excellent Staff House in Arrowtown with subsidised rent.

For full job advert, please visit https://www.seek.co.nz/job/55600405 Send your CV/Cover Letter to hello@theforkandtap.co.nz

1 year experience Please drop your CV into The Cow.

@Thai Queenstown is looking for a part time

Kitchen Hand and Front of House Please send your CV to atthaiqueenstown@xtra.co.nz

We are looking for

casual, part and full time people to join our amazing team.

N NZ STOW QUEEN

BARTENDERS & IN-HOUSE SECURITY WANTED

If you have a positive can do attitude and and don’t mind physical work, then you might just be who we are looking for.

Flexible working options available.

We also have hours to suit mums in the evenings or weekends.

We are looking for Bartenders and Security staff to work in our busy bar in Queenstown.

Please send your application and CV to

Please send your CV to queenstowncowboys@gmail.com

admin@awomanstouch.co.nz

Must have current working Visa and speak excellent English.

The positions are on a roster that will vary from week to week. You must be able to work weekends and evenings.

For the In-House Security position you must have current COA.

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PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Southern Lakes Laundries is a linen hire and Industrial laundry facility servicing accommodation and hospitality clients throughout the Southern Lakes region. Established in 2004 we are committed to providing the very best product and service to our clients.

To meet current growth and increased forward workloads we are looking for a professional, self-motivated Production Supervisor to join our friendly Management team.

Your Job responsibilities will include: • • • •

Planning production to meet targets.

Overseeing the production process and managing workflows.

Optimising plant processes and continuous improvements.

Monitoring laundry equipment in accordance with procedure and maintenance schedules.

• Ensuring timely and accurate completion of production runs to budget and quality expectations.

• Ensuring compliance and a positive Health and Safety culture.

Work, Live, Play this summer.

We have incredible opportunities in a variety of shifts and hours and that will suit whatever you are looking for

Receptionist – Room Attendants – Commis Chef Night Porter – Night Auditor / Night porter Management Trainee – Maintenance Supervisor F&B Supervisor – Restaurant Supervisor Housekeeping Supervisor – F&B Attendants

To be considered for this role you must: • Be committed to process improvement.

• Be methodical and results driven.

• Be a problem solver who can investigate issues and come up with appropriate solutions.

• Be a strong communicator.

• Be a promoter of safe work practices.

• Have previous experience in a production environment or previous experience in a commercial / industrial laundry.

When you join our teams, you will receive: Career prospects, Selfdevelopment programmes and tools, Daily meals, Discounted rates NZ wide, Flexible work schedule and we also offer Staff Accommodation, t&c’s apply.

To apply for this position please submit a covering letter with your resume to: silvi.locatelli@southernlakeslaundries.co.nz

Check out everything we have on offer: www.millenniumcareers.co.nz or email your CV & Visa status qtnhr@millenniumhotels.com

Warehouse Store Person (Freezer) Bidfood Queenstown is currently looking for an Warehouse StorePerson to join our hard working day team. This position has potential to be a multi-site role with the majority of the time spent in our freezer.

This is an excellent career opportunity to join a stable, highly respected company within the hospitality industry. We offer a competitive remuneration package and staff benefits.

COCKTAIL SPECIALIST / MIXOLOGIST WITH MANA REQUIRED SENIOR WAITER

Key responsibilities include picking orders for the delivery runs and packing to pallet. You will also be required to receive incoming goods, check inventory and warehouse maintenance. This position requires individuals to be physically fit as there is frequent heavy lifting of up to 25kg.

If you are a brightstar and love service and looking after people, mixing the perfect cocktail, have a good knowledge on food and beverage and can say Kia Ora, we would love to talk to you!

Previous experience in a warehouse environment is preferable but not essential as full training and appropriate PPE will be provided. Forklift experience also desirable but not essential.

Must love a whanau environment.

Applicants must be able to provide references and must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for this role.

Fast, clean, happy and sober is a must!

Please send your CV to HR.Queenstown@bidfood.co.nz

Singing is encouraged.

Send a resume to warren.ratana@gmail.com Lets have a chat, you could be our new star!!!

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Delivery Driver Bidfood Queenstown is currently looking for Delivery Driver to join our hard working team. This position will require individuals to deliver goods across Queenstown, Frankton and beyond in a efficient and safe way all while keeping a smile on your face(under your mask). This is an excellent career opportunity to join a stable, highly respected company within the hospitality industry. We offer a competitive remuneration package and staff benefits.

Experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided.

Applicants must be able to provide references and must be eligible to work and drive in NZ to apply for this role.

Please send your CV to HR.Queenstown@bidfood.co.nz

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DELIVERY DRIVER Southern Lakes Laundries is a linen hire and Industrial laundry facility servicing accommodation and hospitality clients throughout the Southern Lakes region.

We are looking for a friendly, professional Delivery Driver to join our team.

Your Job responsibilities will include: • Delivery and collection of linen to our clients.

• Developing and maintaining good customer relations.

• Safe operation of company vehicles.

To be considered for this role you must: • Be physically fit as the job requires lifting heavy bags of laundry.

• Have a full class 1 driver’s licence, • Have solid driving experience and sound understanding of the New Zealand Road Code and defensive driving techniques.

• Be a promoter of safe work practices.

You must also be: • • • •

Punctual, reliable and responsible.

A strong communicator.

Clean, tidy and well presented.

Availability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

To apply for this position please submit a covering letter with your CV to: silvi.locatelli @southernlakeslaundries.co.nz Matakauri Lodge is an alpine lakeside retreat nestled in one of the world's most serenely beautiful landscapes. We now have fantastic opportunities for the right people to join our team:

Food & Beverage Attendant Duty Manager Chef de Partie Casual Chef Lodge Attendant Bring your winning personality, energy and enthusiasm and be rewarded by working in our world class team!

Matakauri Lodge is a member of Relais & Châteaux, an exclusive collection of the finest hotels and restaurants in the world.

You must have a vaccine pass, access to your own reliable transport and a valid working visa to apply.

Contact: info@matakaurilodge.com

Eliot Sinclair are a multi-disciplinary consultancy based in the South Island with offices in Christchurch, Queenstown/Wanaka, Hokitika and Nelson.

With unprecedented demand for services, Eliot Sinclair are rapidly expanding and now have two new opportunities for a Structural Engineer and a Surveyor to join the team in either Wanaka or Queenstown.

Eliot Sinclair will offer the successful candidates, development opportunities, competitive salaries, health insurance and, additional superannuation benefits.

For a full copy of the Job Description, send an email to easyas@easinz.co.nz or call Danni on 027 277 1376 for further information.

DUNEDIN 505 Princes Street | Phone: 03 477 7199 FRANKTON Building 10, Shop 06/12 Hawthorne Drive (next door to Harvey Norman) Phone: 03 441 4554

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Shop 2, Remarkables Park Shopping Center, Frankton, Queenstown Phone: 03 442 2460 | www.qfg.co.nz

Next to Harvey Norman