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Biting off more than we can chew? It will be two years this week since international visitors were barred from entering the country and Queenstown’s worst economic period commenced. Realising the calamity that was likely to impact the economy, the Government was quick to announce ﬁnancial support for shovel-ready infrastructure projects. Our council is to be congratulated for the way it successfully went after the windfall for its projects and jumped at the oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to radically update the town’s infrastructure. Its vision for the future is underway. Once it’s done, it’s going to be an incredible improvement. We are all in agreement there. However, ‘once it’s done’ is the issue. There are multiple projects on the go, with more that are just about to kick off , but the problem is that none of them are near completion, and many are running way behind schedule. This time last year, we were all having a laugh about being renamed Conetown but judging by the comments thread on the QLDC social pages, the joke’s worn thin. When the fences went up last week blocking off Rees Street and the rest of Beach Street, the thread echoed my thoughts - can’t we just ﬁnish a couple of the projects that keep getting delayed? Park Street should be complete by now, as should Lower Beach Street. The shop owners and locals who live in that area were led to believe it was virtually completed by Christmas, but very little progress has been made since and access is again constricted.

Craig Smith, Nell Hunter and Janine Van Leeuwen present a legal letter challenging the council’s vaccine mandate to Queenstown’s mayor Jim Boult and council boss Mike Theelen. More on page 4.

If you haven’t been downtown recently, you’re in for a surprise. The western end of town, from the gondola to the mall, is almost completely fenced in with multiple projects in various stages of construction. The preparatory work for the arterial bypass in Sydney and Melbourne streets is just the start of what’s going to be even more consequential disruption to that part of town, when Frankton Road shortly starts to be dug up as the bypass gets properly underway. This new work is going to make downtown feel neither here nor there when it gets started and it going to last for years. The disruption is going to be hell for parents dropping kids to schools, for residents in the area as well as workers who must battle to get to work. I’m not anti the development, I’m all for it and it will be amazing. I’m also not having a go at the staff on site, I’m speaking to the project planners who must be battling scant resources and who surely see that focusing on ﬁnishing a few projects, especially downtown to help desperate local businesses, prior to racing for the cones to start the next one, is just common sense. David Gibbs - Queenstown Media Group See the latest street upgrade update from QLDC on page 10.

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CONTENT LIST News 7

Mental Health

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Arts and Culture

My Life Story

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Cartoon CBD by Miranda

Tit Bits From around the world

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Community Notes Meet Laura Smith a Queenstown Citizens Advice Bureau volunteer. When life throws up a confusing curved ball Laura Smith is a bright and happy voice of reason

‘No vax, no entry’ policy under fire 60 Queenstowners and their children gathered to support author Craig Smith present a legal letter to council

QLDC Roading update

Lights out for LUMA2022 First Thursdays takes a look at Romer Gallery’s latest exhibition. Showcasing the photography of Stephan Romer, the scale of Stephan’s artwork offers profound impact and must be seen in person to be fully appreciated

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20 Opinion: Smiles are infectious too! By John Glover

Chico Lanz: By 1980 Queenstown beckoned and once he arrived Chico decided to open his own restaurant and Chico’s was born. “It just happened.” Something else just happened. Chico fell for his Kiwi waitress from Whanganui, Christina Lamont, and they eventually married

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‘No vax, no entry’ policy under fire by Paul Taylor

There were no tents, no tinfoil hats and definitely none of the violence that marred the Wellington protest.

Should the council eventually allow public submissions on the mandate, that would be the time to argue “how ridiculous these things are”, he said.

On Thursday, about 60 Queenstowners and their children gathered in a sunny Recreation Ground to support Wonky Donkey author Craig Smith as he presented a legal letter to Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC).

The presentation was in an amicable spirit, both inside and outside the building.

The letter challenges the council’s vaccine mandate, which requires over 12s to be fully vaccinated to enter some of its buildings, including Queenstown Events Centre, libraries and other sports and recreation venues. Smith told the crowd the mandate has an adverse effect on the unvaccinated and also their young children and grandchildren, because they need supervised to use the facilities.

Queenstown relator Deni Bevin, who was at the presentation, said: “I think what Craig is doing is wonderful. We just want a little bit of transparency, or a lot of transparency. “As a youngster I was always encouraged to debate, so you have an opportunity to hear everyone out. Science is never settled, that’s what science is, constantly questioning, and it seems the hard data out there is evolving, quite rapidly.

It, therefore, also puts pressure on parents and grandparents to be vaccinated so their children don’t miss out, and also pressures teenagers.

“There are councils who’ve chosen to apply these mandates and now, because they’ve listened to the science and the community, they’ve chosen to remove them.”

“I can’t even go into the library where my books are being checked out,” Smith said.

Theelen says the council will review the letter’s contents and respond to the group in due course.

“I thought, there’s something wrong here. I got in touch with the council and said ‘I’d like to see your risk assessment’, and their first response was ‘we did it verbally and it wasn’t minuted’.”

“At this point we can reiterate our general position, namely that council’s current provisions have been guided by existing government health orders and guidance from the Department of Internal Affairs,” Theelen says.

Smith said the letter is an invitation to council to revisit the decision on the mandate and do a proper, documented risk assessment.

“As we have previously stated, we will continue to review the need for these provisions, including mandates, regularly and will adjust them as and when it is appropriate to do so.”

Other councils, such as Waitaki District Council and Gore District Council have no vaccine mandates, and Smith is concerned about the disparity. He also raised concerns about the lack of proper consultation with the community on the decision, and the lack of external expert advice, from someone such as an infectious disease expert. That’s all in the letter, drafted by Smith’s lawyers, Queenstown Lakes firm Todd & Walker Law, and presented to Queenstown’s mayor Jim Boult and QLDC Chief Executive Mike Theelen. My Vaccine Pass is not required to enter the public reception areas at council offices, but restrictions on crowd sizes meant the whole group could not go inside. Instead the letter was presented by Smith and fellow residents Nell Hunter and Janine Van Leeuwen. Smith had asked the crowd to be calm and not to shout at council staff, as they didn’t want to be put in the tinfoil hat basket. “We don’t want to be misinterpreted in any shape or form.”

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Lights out for LUMA2022 by Paul Taylor

Queenstown’s popular light and arts festival LUMA2022 has been cancelled. LUMA Arts Trust chair Duncan Forsyth says uncertainty around the COVID-19 Protection Framework and significant financial risk contributed to the decision. “We have been watching every change, hoping for the best, and while we anticipate some relaxing of restrictions by the start of winter, we are currently constrained in our planning and ticketing activities due to this uncertainty.” The five-day event was planned for June 2, in Queenstown Gardens in 12 weeks, with set up due to start in just 10 weeks. LUMA2021 attracted over 60,000 people into the Gardens over four days, providing a boost for businesses. Forsyth says while work goes on behind the scenes year-round - suppliers, performers and others are brought in four months out. Their focus and skillset is on delivery, but, with teams currently unable to meet, performers unable to practice and questions over the number of crew available, that cannot happen. Despite the team exploring multiple options including, funding, risk management, forecasting and seeking advice from Trustees and supporters – they have been unable to find a viable solution. “Sadly, we simply cannot deliver LUMA to its full potential and we’re not willing to compromise or jeopardise the experience. “The harsh reality is there are too many factors against us. If we rolled the dice, and failed, there wouldn’t be a LUMA2023. “We know this will have an impact on our Queenstown community, in addition to our own LUMA community, but put mildly – if we didn’t succeed the Trust would fold. That is not something we can let happen.” While it was a difficult decision – it was one made unanimously by the LUMA Arts Trust, he says. Forsyth says the team couldn’t envisage the event being able to welcome huge crowd numbers within three months, given the current conditions. “Ticketing now provides over 60% of the income needed to stage the event; without people attending in sufficient numbers this would pose too great a risk.”

He thanked those who had shown support and confidence in the event by purchasing tickets. All current ticket holders can request a 100% refund within 30 days, and all refunds not claimed by the 9th of April 2022 will be donated to the LUMA Light Festival Charitable Trust. Service fees are non-refundable in line with Ticket Fairy’s terms and conditions. 2022 early bird ticket holders will also automatically be eligible for LUMA 2023 early bird tickets ahead of general public release, he adds. However, despite the main LUMA event being cancelled, Forsyth stresses the team are working behind the scenes on a number of alternatives. This will focus on a small programme of events across the Region with a much lower risk profile under the LUMIFY banner. In addition, the Schools programme is progressing with alternative exhibition spaces being currently considered, these to be announced shortly in tandem with the LUMIFY banner. “We are currently working with several funders and hope to share more information with the community on all of this over the coming month.”

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Do you find yourself doing things you don’t want to do? Do you find that you’re compromising your own happiness to please others? Do you sometimes feel that you are living your life by somebody else’s script rather than your own? If you do then you’re not alone, many clients that we work with come to us because of these reasons that you might have just agreed is a problem for you too. Essentially, what happens is that before we know it we are not living our life on our terms anymore, but living our life in alignment with what other people’s expectations are of us. So how do you find out what’s important to you, how do you find your true north again? One of the simplest and most effective ways to do this will take you very little time and be so simple you’ll be wondering why you didn’t do this earlier. Grab a pen and some Post-it notes along with a cup of tea and let’s begin. On each Post-it note write down what you value in your life, one Post-it note for one value. Words that you may be writing down might be similar to: • Trust

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So now you have a choice you can either go ahead and do the complying or you can simply put your energy and time into the people and things that fill your values cup. One thing you do have now though is awareness of what it is that’s important to you and even that is powerful enough itself. I recently did a Ted Talk and shared a really easy tool to help with the above, it’s called the Delete Button® it’s a short and sweet talk to hop on the link and take a look. I developed this tool back in 2014 and have since registered it as a process, it has helped so many people and it is so easy to use, in fact I bet you use it before you go to bed tonight! https://youtu.be/L4UTIsnY3-Q

• Honesty • Love • Transparency • Fun • Connection • Contribution Just write down whatever comes to mind, don’t evaluate them just write down enough until you eventually run out. Good, now take a look at your notes and now start to put them in order of importance to you, starting with the most important at the top and the least important at the bottom. You might find some of them are very similar in which case just use one Post-it note and discard the other. What are you now looking at are your values, what are you hold most dear to your heart. Now think of those people around you that you love and care for and I think you’ll probably find that these values show up in those relationships that you have with those people. Then have a think about the people that you’d rather not hang out with anymore, the ones that perhaps drain you and the ones that got you to respond to the three questions above. These people probably don’t have these values showing up so often and therefore what we can say is that there’s a misalignment of values in the relationship. What this means is that you’re probably finding that you’re compromising your own happiness to please them, or perhaps you’re disagreeing with what they’re requesting of you internally but just for an easy life you comply. This is your true North, these values are what are most important to you and therefore just run anything that is upsetting you or causing you any stress through these values and you will probably find that they’re missing some of the core values you hold dear.

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The Council Word Climate action and the year ahead Feedback on a new Climate and Biodiversity Plan for the district, and Council’s draft Annual Plan that sets priorities for the year ahead, opens on 21 March. Make sure you’re registered on our dedicated web portal Let’s Talk so you don’t miss the chance to have your say: letstalk.qldc.govt.nz/register

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STREET UPGRADE PROGRAMME UPDATE

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Prepare for the peak by Paul Taylor

Omicron’s spread through Queenstown Lakes is beginning to hit public services. Alpine Aqualand at Queenstown Events Centre was forced to close all of Sunday due to staff self-isolating, either after testing positive for Covid-19 or because they are a household contact. The council-run swimming pools facility will be on slightly reduced hours this week too, closing two hours earlier in the evenings and weekdays and weekends, at 7pm and 6pm respectively. Queenstown Lakes District Council sport and recreation manager Simon Battrick had to make the call late on Saturday to close the pools on Sunday. “Unfortunately, we had three supervisors, my manager, and four lifeguards go down, all isolating, so we had absolutely no choice,” he says. So far, the rest of the Queenstown Events Centre facilities, such as the gym, remain unaffected. “With the gym, we don’t use as many staff and we could probably get away with not having a gym instructor on the floor. “But the pool is a little more difficult because obviously there’s a legal requirement around safety.” Battrick said people who use the facilities should check the QLDC Sports and Rec Facebook page for updates, although they also try to contact members directly.

Community services such as sport and recreation, libraries and parks, and also contractors who carry out council services like fixing water leaks, collecting rubbish and recycling, are all feeling the pinch. “Like any other employer right now, we are seeing staff absences either because our people have contracted the virus or are isolating as household contacts,” Theelen said. “We all have flat mates, friends and dependents who are being affected in different ways, including staff members with kids at local schools. “At the moment, the public won’t see much change and we hope that will continue. But it’s possible that we may need to make further changes that may be more visible over the next few weeks until we’re well over the peak of the outbreak. “This may include reduced opening hours, changed access to different facilities at different times, and reduced frequency of some regular services.” Theelen says updates will be posted on the council’s website and Facebook pages. Wakatipu High School and primary schools across Queenstown Lakes are putting measures in place for students and pupils to learn remotely.

The latest figures show nearly 5% of the Queenstown Lakes’ population has contracted Omicron since the outbreak began, 2283 total cases (correct to midnight Thursday, 10 March), although many of those will have now recovered.

And Otago Regional Council has prepared a reduced timetable for bus services in Queenstown and Dunedin, which will kick in once necessary due to driver absences.

There are have been about 14,000 cases in total across the Southern region.

In Queenstown, the reduced timetable is a modified weekday timetable, where many services remain the same, with the largest reduction in service being for route 1. This same timetable was in place last year in August/ September in the previous level 4 lockdown.

QLDC chief executive Mike Theelen warned on Friday that residents should prepare for reduced services due to the spread of Omicron, and the 7-day isolation rules.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Introducing Laura Smith Volunteer for Queenstown Citizens Advice Bureau By Juliette Hicks, Volunteer South

Volunteering is so rewarding and volunteering at Citizens Advice Bureau genuinely supports people in need.

Volunteering at the CAB doesn’t mean you have to know everything. Laura says “We have a huge range of resources at our fingertips including legal advisors, budget and financial mentors, employment and advocacy professionals and tenancy and consumer advocates.” A vast CAB intranet enables volunteers to access information but Laura says that probably the most valuable resource is the deep pool of knowledge her teammates bring to situations. “I’m a young pup compared to some of them” says Laura “But we all bring our own take on life to the table and we play to each other’s strengths.” “We have such a committed, inspiring and motivated management team. But it’s the genuine care for the people we serve that underpins everything we do.” There are many things Laura loves about her volunteer role. “I do feel an integral part of the community doing this and with just a few hours of commitment I feel I can genuinely support people in sometimes difficult situations.” Would she recommend it? Absolutely. “Volunteering is so rewarding. Doing it at the CAB you go down really fascinating rabbit holes. You are always learning, meeting interesting people and it’s fun. We have a great time.”

When life throws up a confusing curved ball Laura Smith is a bright and happy voice of reason. Laura is a volunteer with Queenstown’s Citizens’ Advice Bureau (CAB), where she and her other inspirational team members work hard to help anyone with issues feel confident and empowered to deal with them. Laura’s straight talking belies a Yorkshire upbringing and this is part of the reason she came to volunteer at the CAB. “A lot of our clients are immigrants. From my own experience of coming here I know it can be overwhelming. I’ve done the hard yards and gained helpful skills along the way. I wanted to give back.” Laura says that often people just need to have someone to help them review their concerns, to provide clarity. There are no silly questions and no judgments are made. Keen to dispel some myths about CAB, Laura says that in spite of the name you don’t have to be a citizen of New Zealand to use the CAB services. ”Anyone can come to us. We are entirely inclusive. It’s a really broad range of people who seek out our services and the services are completely free, autonomous and confidential. Also, Laura smiles “We don’t tell people what to do. We help people to help themselves. We work with them to deconstruct problems and point them in the right direction armed with all the options. We know we have done our job when we don’t see them again.” Laura was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire in the UK. Sporty and adventurous she went on from high school to university to study Sports and Physical Education. The mountains are in her blood and after finishing her studies Laura worked seven back-to-back ski seasons in NZ and the northern Hemisphere. She gained her snowboard instructor qualifications at Wanaka’s Treble Cone in 2007. Laura and her husband have made Queenstown their permanent base. Living here with their cat Catrick Swayze they still enjoy snow sports and like to steal other people’s dogs for walks. Laura loves that her role at CAB is flexible and easy to integrate into the rest of her life.

Queenstown CAB is an independent community service that offers information, advice and advocacy on any matter to members of the public. The bureaus provides information on such varied topics as consumer education, employment, financial matters, health and welfare, housing, legal issues, general information, personal and family issues, transport, travel and immigration. We are available by phone and email: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm Justice of the Peace Friday – 12.30pm to 1.30pm Legal Clinics Wednesday – 12.30pm to 1.30pm Call us on 03 442 6799 for an appointment

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Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are available for home testing

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If you have COVID-19 symptoms, or you are a household contact of a positive case, you can order RAT kits through the Ministry of Health for free: https://requestrats.covid19.health.nz/

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There are 36 community collection sites across the district, with more being added. You can find these locations via https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/ covid-19/?covidTesting=rats. Please note that pre-ordering is required and you’ll need to present an order number to collect your kits. This number will be assigned when you request your kits online. If you do not meet the testing criteria (symptomatic or a household contact of a positive case), you can still purchase tests at some pharmacies. As COVID-19 cases grow in our community remember that we’re in this together. Be kind and look out for each other. If you or a family member is isolating and needs support, you can call the COVID Welfare Phone Line on 0800 512 337. It’s open seven days a week.

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Warbirds Over Wanaka confirmed for 2024 Despite having to cancel the last two airshows, Warbirds Over Wanaka organisers are determined they will be back at Easter 2024 (March 29, 30, 31). General Manager Ed Taylor says they’ve been blown away by the huge number of messages of support. “While we have taken another major financial hit we are committed to surviving until we are able to stage another edition of our world-famous event.”

Road Works Ballarat Street and Beetham Street closed to Traffic Drainage teams are working to remove old water supply pipes along Ballarat Street and Beetham Street to replace them with new ones. For this work to be completed safely: • Ballarat Street will be closed between Henry and Hallenstein Streets until 14 April • Beetham Street will be closed between Melbourne and Hallenstein Streets until 30 March Resident access will remain in place throughout the works.

Rees Street Closed Rees Street is closed to traffic until early December Fences have gone up around the site. Service investigation work is planned for at least two weeks and then work will involve the following: • Upgrade to a shared, low speed environment that prioritises walking and cycling. • New paving that embeds design elements to share local stories and history. • New lighting and street furniture. • A combination of new and existing trees and plants. • New wayfinding signage. Deliveries will be made via Marine Parade – accessed via Earl Street. Pedestrian access will remain in place throughout the works. Works are expected to be complete by December 2022.

Queenstown Town Centre Arterial road Construction of the long-awaited Queenstown Town Centre bypass road is about to pick up. The creation of a safer intersection at Melbourne Street and Frankton Road will start in the coming weeks. The 200m stretch of Frankton Road between Suburb Street and Melbourne Street will become the gateway to the first stage of the new road. From late March until late 2023, roadworks will create a new layout at the intersection of Frankton Road and Melbourne Street. The initial work involves digging deep trenches to upgrade the underground services. The road will then be widened and rebuilt, with more space for buses, pedestrians and cyclists. Two-way traffic on Frankton Road will be maintained during the work, however the speed limit will drop to 30km/h and there will be changes to the intersections at Dublin and Melbourne streets.

Under the Red-Light setting, please wear a mask and stick to 1m distancing. MyVaccinePass is required to be scanned at the Market entrance. Pop down to Remarkables Market on Saturday where they pride themselves on creating a welcoming, relaxed, community atmosphere. As well as having fabulous stallholders selling high quality products, there are several large communal tables with umbrellas, free sunscreen, newspapers, sandpits for children, and local musicians to listen to. OPEN every Saturday 9am - 2pm every Saturday until Easter, 16 April 2022.

Arts+Culture New Zealand reading habits by numbers New report finds we love reading to our children by Bethany Rogers

A new report from Read NZ Te Pou Muramura shows that Kiwis love reading to their children. Conducted in October 2021, the report is the first of its kind since 2018 analysing New Zealanders’ reading habits. Questions asked included how the pandemic had affected reading habits and if reading was considered important to personal wellbeing. Though some reading habits have dropped the report shows that New Zealanders still love to read. It estimates that in the past 12 months, New Zealanders have read 97,506,100 books. Many said that reading was more important to them since the pandemic hit. 21% reported reading more than usual during the 2020 lockdown and a third of those said they’d kept up their increased reading habits since. The big winners of the report were children under ten years old. Around one third reported their young children had a favourite book that they loved to read together repeatedly. The survey found that 82% of parents enjoy reading to their young children at least once a week. 39% said they made time to read to their children every day. 55% said they wished they had more time to read to their kids. Time, or lack thereof, appears to have a big impact on our reading habits. 42% of respondents who’d read none or just a few books in 2021 said that lack of time, usually due to work or family commitments, was what prevented them from reading more. Just 9% said they preferred TV, podcasts or other media. 85% of adults said they’d read or started to read at least one book in the previous 12 months (a 1% drop from 2018). Those who did pick up a book said reading brought them pleasure and enjoyment and helped them to relax after a busy day. New Zealand literature continues to be popular, with 44% saying they’d picked up a book by a Kiwi author or poet in the past year. Though New Zealand poetry was particularly popular with men, men’s reading habits have decreased again – from 84% in the 2017 report, to 81% in 2018 and 79% in the latest report.

The report did have good news for libraries and bookshops: public libraries are still the most popular place to find a book, followed very closely by independent bookshops and second-hand bookshops. Read NZ Te Pou Muramura’s CEO Juliet Blyth said many of the survey’s findings are positive. “It’s wonderful that New Zealanders love to read and especially share books with their tamariki. But it’s concerning to see that men’s reading rates have dropped again since our 2018 survey,” says Juliet. “We note that a lack of time remains a major barrier to reading for pleasure, especially for those aged 25 to 50. Many parents know the benefits of reading with their children, but there are 8% who don’t make time to do so. “This research is the latest snapshot of the reading landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand. We will continue to work to ensure we all keep reading because we believe it makes life better.” The organisation uses the insights to help advocate for reading, and to inform the wider book sector. 1,956 New Zealanders took part in the survey.

Got muscles? Want muscles? Love art? You may have spotted artist Tess Sheerin hard at work on her latest wall mural on Athol Street. The Rejuvenate Mural has a mental health and wellbeing theme and is being painted in recognition of The Key to Life Charitable Trust. Tess, who also painted Earl Street’s Drainbow Trout, uses an unusual wall mural painting technique called gesso release. It’s not often used on wall murals because it is physically tough. Very tough. She needs to coat the wall in gesso, press her design onto the wall, smooth it out, add another layer of gesso and then gently scrub off the paper. Phew! Tess would be thrilled if there was a willing volunteer out there to lend a hand. It is physically demanding, so you’ll need a bit of muscle... or, perhaps, if you’ve been looking for a shortcut to beautiful biceps, this is your call. Contact Tess through her Facebook page (Tess Sheerin – Artist) or email art@tesssheerin.com

First Thursdays hits pause but art goes on: Romer Gallery

While Aotearoa is at Red, one of Queenstown’s best art experiences is taking a break but there are still of great exhibitions to see. Check out the First Thursdays Queenstown instagram or facebook to stay up to date and for announcements about the event restarting. @firstthursdaysqt

This week First Thursdays takes a look at Romer Gallery’s latest exhibition. Since opening in 2015, Romer has welcomed collectors from all walks of life through its doors including royalty, celebrities, international collectors, and curious observers. Showcasing the photography of Stephan Romer, the scale of Stephan’s artwork offers profound impact and must be seen in person to be fully appreciated. A visit to the gallery in Queenstown’s burgeoning arts precinct is a fantastic opportunity to see these high-definition and high-impact pieces for yourself, including newly released works that have just arrived into the gallery. Deer Park Heights The Remarkables mountain range is an ever-present form for those who live in the Whakatipu Basin. Stephan Romer’s take on this jagged and striking feature was taken from Deer Park Heights, an ideal location to capture an impressive cloud formation looming behind. There is a serene, gentleness to this piece that Stephan is so well known for. Cleddau River Those taking the spectacular journey to Piopiotahi / Milford Sound will drive alongside the Cleddau River for some of the way. Stephan ventures deeper into the Fiordland forest to capture this beautiful river in a more peaceful setting. Under the early morning light, a longer exposure to convey a mystical and silk-like appearance to the river is employed. This art work is part of the newly released Moody Fiordland Collection. Private Viewings are welcome or visit the gallery at 15 Earl Street between 11am–5pm, Thursday – Monday. www.romer-gallery.com

Art News Smithsonian to Return Benin Bronzes Dozens of ornate sculptures stolen by the British over a century ago from the Kingdom of Benin will soon return to Nigeria from the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art. The Smithsonian plans to send back most of the 39 Benin Bronzes in its possession and expects to sign an agreement with Nigeria next month. British troops in 1897 looted thousands of Benin Bronzes—artifacts, ranging from plaques to statues, that depict a part of the former West African nation’s history. Since then, the group of objects have been scattered across the globe and held in collections at various institutions, including the British Museum in London

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OPINION

Smiles are infectious too! Contributor - John Glover

Right now, it feels like we are at peak pandemic. 2 years of rules, restrictions and having our lives turned on their heads and now the virus is with us like an unwanted relative that’s invited themselves to stay and arrived on the afternoon that we’ve just run a marathon. So, what can we do to help navigate this time and these feelings? Just as there are tips and techniques that allow us to run that physical marathon, there’s a bunch that will strengthen our mental capacity and helps us reach the finish line. Accept we can’t control what we can’t control. Know that it’s OK that we have uncertainty and quite natural that we don’t want to plan or make time dependant commitments. Know that it’s OK that we are weary and don’t have the usual spring in our step. Understanding there are no rules that say life has to be fair to everyone - it is what it is and we are where we are. No judgements, no justification. Checking in with each other. How are you. Can I help with anything? Realising that we aren’t alone in how we are feeling right now. Looking for opportunities to continue life as usual. A simple social activity, a community connection, something fun and cheap or free to do. A yarn with other parents at the school gate. Dog walking with a friend. A visit to the farmer’s market. Enjoying the soon to be Arrowtown autumn colours. Take a bus ride if you haven’t done it yet. Low hanging fruit that are within reach. It’s fine to be out and about. We don’t need to hide. And don’t forget, we are surrounded by one of the greatest healing forces for our wellbeing - nature - and there’s no charge for the prescription. An early morning walk in the park with the sounds of a new day starting as the dawn breaks. Enjoying a homemade picnic and stone skimming with the kids at the lake edge. The solitude, birdsong, sounds of rushing water and the discernible smell of our native forest. Nature is something we can be truly thankful for.

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We can even be grateful to Covid. If we’ve worked from home, we’ve been gifted time otherwise spent on a bus or in traffic. Our place has very much been our place rather than one where we are crowded out by visitors. A respite from endless growth. It has bought a pause that gives a chance to build back better. Our worldwide carbon emissions took a hit. It has allowed community groups to lead, create an identity and take action. It has prompted immigration visa opportunities that wouldn’t have otherwise existed. We housed our homeless for the first time ever. It has provided lasting memories that we will talk and laugh about for years to come. How we were, what we did during lockdowns, the conversations we had whilst queuing for 3 hours for a drive through jab. Learning how to add eyebrows on Zoom. And for many people it provided the opportunity to rethink what is important, what is valued and what our values are. We will be back to some sort of normal soon. It will be a new normal but probably far more recognisable than the last couple of years. It will have new challenges for us to face and we will need to face up to ones that we were already aware of. But if we look, we will find many new opportunities in this time of rapid change and seeing those opportunities is the first step to collectively making them happen.

PAIN IS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG

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Causes of Pain

Nerve Pain

Chiropractic Treats The Causes of Pain

QUEENSTOWN HEALTH 03 442 8190 WWW.QUEENSTOWNHEALTH.COM John Glover is a tourism accommodation owner and GoodYarn workshop facilitator for the Southern Wellbeing Trust

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My Life Story

by Sue Fea

Chico Lanz

When Chico Lanz first arrived in New Zealand in 1971, fresh from a first class hotel training school in Europe, tourists were joked about and called “loopies”.

“Coming from Europe, where tourism was a valued commodity, I just couldn’t understand that and I used to wonder why the hotel bosses liked me so much,” says Chico, now 75 and long since retired in Queenstown after more than 35 years in hospitality and restaurants. His Swiss touch of European class quickly became in hot demand with Chico fast becoming an asset training the local staff in his first Kiwi hotel job for the former government Tourist Hotel Corporation at Mount Cook. That class lead him into a successful South Island hospitality career, most of it running restaurants around Queenstown, most notably his first – Chico’s, in Queenstown Mall. It was an iconic name in Queenstown hospitality that lasted for many decades, long after Chico himself had moved on. A natural host with a jolly greeting for everyone, working in restaurant and hotel service was always Chico’s happy place. Born in 1947 in post war Switzerland in a little village near Berne, he had a “fantastic childhood”. “The war had just ended. There was no fighting, no worries, nobody was hurting and there was no damage. The whole country was feeling lucky.” The youngest of three children, it was normal for families to holiday a lot and spend weekends in hotels, motels, and eat out at restaurants. Once he left school Chico says he “tried to be an architect” for four years, but it just wasn’t him. “Everything was clean and tidy and on time, far too formal.” He’d had a taste of restaurants, dining out regularly from the age of 15, and there was no going back. His older brother was a waiter in a five to six-star hotel when waiting was a profession.

After he finished his architecture degree at 21 Chico went to Lucerne Hotel School at Hotel Montana. “It was just fantastic. I really wanted to travel, to leave Switzerland and Europe.” He completed a 12-month food and service (chef and waiting) apprenticeship before heading to Britain to work in a five star hotel as a waiter, studying English at night.

“In those days you needed to be able to chat to customers about the experience of the food, the cooking and the wine.” Within nine months he had English adequately mastered and rolled up to a British employment office. “I wanted out of England and the girl said there were jobs all over the world,” says Chico. He landed the job of his dreams at The Hermitage in Mount Cook, New Zealand. “I arrived in New Zealand on March 26, 1971. It was perfect for me. I could get far away from Europe,” he says. Arriving on the bus at Mount Cook was a big culture shock. “Oh, my gosh! They told me it was a tourist resort, but there were no pubs, no houses, and no green grocer, just one hotel and a motel.” It didn’t take long to slot in. “It was the best time of my life. Everything was great – the friendship, the management. The THC was not like a European hotel, way more relaxed. The steaks were tough, the lamb was shit, not like Europe, but it was just wonderful.” They catered to mostly American tours with some Aussie visitors. “I was also hired to train the young girls, mostly Aussie girls who had no idea even what a pocket book was to take orders.” A spot of mountain climbing slotted around what were often 100 hour weeks. As a maitre d’ and restaurant manager his fluent French was a valuable asset. He moved about THC hotels nationally, training staff at Château Tongariro and the Waitangi Hotel, working also for THC at The Beehive and Parliament House in Wellington. Overseeing service at four restaurants and bars, including Bellamy’s, Chico was regularly serving the table of then Prime Minister Rob Muldoon, Tourism Minister Rob Talbot and former Labour leader David Lange. He also oversaw a large function venue for 200 to 300 people. By 1980 Queenstown beckoned and once he arrived he decided to open his own restaurant. Chico’s was born. “It just happened.” Something else just happened. Chico fell for his Kiwi waitress from Whanganui, Christina Lamont, and they eventually married. However, Queenstown wasn’t quite ready for Chico’s high calibre European food and service. “It was real upmarket. A bit too early for Queenstown.” He downgraded to a cheaper menu with music and operated as a late night venue until 3am. “We offered a bit of rock ‘n’ roll, a night out for the locals.” Skyline Restaurant was the main attraction back then.

Tribute to Dad - Chico with his sons, Mario (left) and Louie (right) at Chico’s recent 75th birthday

He left after 18 months, heading to Australia’s Coff’s Harbour to be partner in a friend’s restaurant.

Chico in his garlic patch at Arthur’s Point

Names tend to stick with Chico. The friend’s restaurant was named Avanti, another Queenstown restaurant that became synonymous with this hospitality legend. Another crack at upmarket in Queenstown followed with Black Forest Inn – a ritzy joint on Frankton Road, which Chico and German chef friend Ralph Hahn ran from 1984 until 1986. However, the long hours seven days a week took their toll. “We just closed one day and walked out.” They knew they had to do something cheaper so, together with Bruce Leitch, they later opened Avanti in Queenstown Mall. Here their Italian-style pizza, pasta recipe was just right with customers lining up every day for hearty pre-ski breakfasts and Avanti’s famous four soups of the day. “Every day it was buzzing from 7am until 11pm, seven days,” he says. “It was a heap of fun, but I was burnt out from the lifestyle after we sold that in 2000 and it took me six months to recover.” The sudden loss of his precious, Christina, in 1995, aged only 39, also took its toll. Chico continued to raise their sons, Louie, then 10, and Mario, only eight. “There are difficult challenges in life. You have to just keep going,” he says. The boys worked for him in the restaurant kitchen after school. Mario followed suit, now owning his own brewery, while Louie is now a tennis coach. Chico also owned Kingston Corner for 10 years from about 2001, leasing it out for most of that time. These days he’s happy being on the other side of the bar and service, but still keeps a hand in the food business with his popular Jumbo Garlic Paste, selling as far afield as Australia. “I love parties and people, the night life.” He occasionally still dabbles as private caterer for people, just for fun. “I enjoy staying on for the party afterwards,” he grins.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Here comes the traffic chaos People travelling into downtown Queenstown can expect disruption over the coming 18 months as construction gets underway on the arterial road. The first stage of the road cuts off Frankton Road along Melbourne St. Contractors for Kā Huanui a Tāhuna, the multi-organisation partnership delivering the project, will create a new layout at the busy junction from late March until late 2023. “The initial work involves digging deep trenches to upgrade the underground services,” council infrastructure boss Peter Hansby says. “The road will then be widened and rebuilt, creating a safer intersection and more space for buses, pedestrians and cyclists.” Two-way traffic on Frankton Road will be maintained during the work, however the speed limit will drop to 30km/h and there will be changes to the intersections at Dublin and Melbourne streets.

Fundraiser to Support Ukraine - Three cheers for the fab Finn, Hanni Hopsu!!!! by Miranda Spary

As a Finn, she’s well aware how much history there is between her country and Russia. Many Ukrainians (and Russians!) have moved to Finland, and they are so stressed for their families who are having to cope with the crisis caused by Putin’s war. She has deep sympathy for the Ukrainians going through what her grandparents’ generation went through in the Winter War, and she also feels for the Russians who hate this war and Putin’s propaganda yet are being treated harshly by the whole world.

Hansby acknowledges this might cause delays during rush hour, even with less traffic than usual. He suggests people check Google Maps for traffic updates and travel “a little earlier or later than the morning peak, consider carpooling with friends or neighbours, take public transport or get the heart rate up and hop on your bike or walk”. He also asks drivers to keep an eye out for workers.

Youth gone wild Wānaka’s Olympic teenager Gustav Legnavsky has won the freeski halfpipe Junior World Championships. The 16-year-old Winter Olympian led from the first run at the championships in Leysin, Switzerland, last week. In his second run, he laced together three different double corks, a switch left double 1080, a left double cork 1260 and a left alley oop double 900, scoring an untouchable 96.00 from the judges. It was the first time Gustav had landed that final trick in competition. Wānaka 15-year-old Fin Melville Ives dropped in alongside him in the finals, finishing in 7th place. His twin brother Cam Melville Ives was the sole Kiwi in the snowboard halfpipe finals, also finishing 7th. Cam went on to claim the silver medal in the Snowboard Slopestyle, landing a personal best competition run, featuring a front 1080, back 1260 and a switch back 1260 on the jumps. And then Wānaka’s Luca Harrington, 18, carried on New Zealand’s success, securing the silver medal in the Freeski Big Air. Harrington executed a triple 1620 with a safety grab and a huge switch double 1800 with a lead tail grab. Fin Melville Ives finished in 12th place in the Freeski Big air and Queenstown’s Harper Souness, 16, finished in 16th in the same event, while Wānaka-based 16-year-old Dane Menzies finished 16th in the Snowboard Slopestyle.

Vaccine botch Queenstown Airport staffers are among the 1571 people given doses of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine stored at the wrong temperature. Queenstown-based vaccination and occupational health provider Engage Safety ran pop-up clinics throughout Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago between 1 December 2021 and 28 January 2022. Several were at the airport, when 450 people were jabbed. Up to half of them could have been given an ineffective dose. They include airport operational and office staff. Southern District Health Board has commissioned an independent investigation and everyone affected has been contacted directly. The majority were receiving boosters in pop-up clinics in Glenorchy, Kingston, Wanaka and Cromwell. Another provider ran a drive-thru vaccination centre at the airport’s overflow carpark on Thursday and Friday to give those affected an opportunity to get a replacement dose, as well as general vaccine doses for others.

She’s a 30-year-old who has lived in NZ since 2014. After working in Queenstown ski fields for six winters, she decided to become a nurse last year. Right now, she’s doing her acute care placement at Lakes District Hospital. Despite her studies and important practical work in the hospital, this kind, young, about-to-be nurse has decided to organise a fundraiser to help the millions of Ukrainians under fire in their own country. Her friends Eleanor Pierce and Vicky Gonzaga jumped on board with her project and so did Dorothy Browns, Altitude Brewery and Mt Edward wines. She couldn’t believe how generous and helpful this community has been for her project. Dorothy Browns is going to screen the documentary “Winter on Fire” about the protest and revolution in Ukraine in 2013-2014 on Wednesday, March 23rd at 7 pm. The ticket price will be $30 including a drink. All the money will go to UNICEF and if anyone wants to make a donation, become a sponsor, or give products to raise funds for the cause, please do contact Hanni at hannihopsu@yahoo.fi Contact Dorothy Browns to book your tickets ASAP. dorothybrowns.com

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Employers look to border reopening April 12th is when temporary work and student visa holders will start to return. Up to 5000 international students can apply to arrive from that date and for many employers they’d be happy to see all 5000 call Queenstown home. Queenstown’s employment rate is at an all-time high of 97%+ and with many in Queenstown looking to ramp up for the arrival of Australians from July, the stafﬁng situation is dire. Signs on businesses apologising they are unable to open, or operating on reduced days or hours speaks to the impact running a business on skeleton stafﬁng, in a Omicron outbreak and with very few customers is having.

The February job number advertised slowed only marginally from January [down 4%] The true number of job available is likely to be understated as many businesses have stopped advertising until the border reopens given they just aren’t getting the responses required to ﬁll the roles available. As a result, businesses are restructuring how they operate to survive until April.

Difference on

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Feb 22

Jan 22

Dec 21

Feb 21

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YTD 21

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506

528

595

132

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370

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107

+16%

Finance, Real Estate & Admin

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Government

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prior year

By Sector Construction, Utilities and Transport

Retail, Services and Tourism

122

+92%

Food & Beverage

298

321

341

619

161

+266%

Accommodation / Hotels

105

160

+255%

Jobs numbers hold steady in February There were 506 jobs advertised across February. Construction roles along with Food and Beverage made up 65% of the roles available.

Source JobFix.co.nz

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

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CELLAR DOOR MANAGER We are looking for the right person to join our team and take on the position of Cellar Door Manager. This position involves organizing and coordinating the hosting of tastings in the Cellar Door, order processing, wine dispatch, internet sales and running Chard Farm’s wine club. The successful applicant will have good organisational and multi tasking skills and have a professional, friendly and welcoming manner and be able to lead, organise and build a top level Cellar Door sales team. A solid understanding of CRM and sales as well as general computer literacy is required. A keen interest in wine would be an advantage. Social media skills would be useful. This is a full time position. Salary commensurate with skill set. If the above sounds interesting and you feel you have suitable skills, we'd like to meet you! Please send your CV to admin@chardfarm.co.nz. Note: Applicant must be a NZ resident or have the ability to work permanently in NZ and should possess the attributes and skills outlined above.

CHEF DE PARTIE Our award-winning Restaurant and Bar is growing the Bluekanu kitchen team, and one new position has been created for a Chef de Partie. We love what we do so it is important that you love the industry and can handle a busy vibe and have the skill set to match. If you are inspired by Asian/ Pacifica food and enjoy something different in the cuisine world we would love to hear from you. Please note this a full-time position with no split shifts. We are also looking for a Part-Time Kitchen Porter. Please send your CVs to megan@hhgroup.nz

(these will be received in the strictest of confidence)

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Environmental Field Worker - Kaimahi Taiao As an Environmental Field Worker - Kaimahi Taiao you will support Mana Tāhuna to achieve its goal in restoring the health of Te Wai Whakaata - Lake Hayes. The work is varied, will be challenging at times, and will occur outside in all types of weather and terrain. Tasks will include native plant planting and maintenance, pest control, fencing, vegetation management and predator control trap building. Pastoral support and caring for our kaimahi is a priority, therefore, upskilling, on job training and progression are important. You must be: • Able to operate eﬀectively and respectfully within a kaupapa Māori environment. • Committed to maintaining a high safety standard in all aspects of work. • Interested in achieving positive environmental outcomes. • Fit, active and able to sustain long periods working in a variety of environments and outdoor conditions. • Able to work independently and as a part of a team. Applications close Sunday 20th March. Applications to be sent directly to Sarah Mukai, Environmental Projects Manager by email to sarah.mukai@manatahuna.co.nz

Active Refrigeration is experiencing significant growth in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. We have a reputation for excellence, quality workmanship and safe working environments. We have a role for an experienced senior Refrigeration and HVAC person based in the heart of Central Otago. Cromwell is centrally located with easy access to ski fields, lakes, adventure activities and quality schools and facilities. We seek a Senior Refrigeration and HVAC technician with strong interpersonal, electronic reporting and excellent communication skills. You must have a minimum of 2 years of experience at a senior level; be capable of assembling, installing, maintaining and servicing Refrigeration and HVAC equipment. Experience with Ammonia Refrigeration equipment essential. You must hold a National Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 4/Trade Certificate or equivalent, an Electrical Service Technician (EST) or equivalent, Class 1 driver’s licence. As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to participate in a shared On Call roster. As part of your leadership skills you will be required to actively supervise apprentices in our extensive apprenticeship program. (Leaders creating Leaders). Applicants for this position should hold NZ residence, or be eligible to hold a valid NZ work visa. Active Refrigeration provide a very competitive remuneration package and provide modern service vehicles as part of their service fleet. Some costs of relocation will covered if required. If you think this is you please apply in confidence to Tom Flynn (Director) tom@activerefrig.co.nz | 021 835 625

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The Rees Hotel, Queenstown is a multi-award winning 5* property that delivers a world class guest experience. Facilities include 155 rooms, award-winning True South Dining Room, Bordeau Wine Lounge and Meeting rooms.

The Bunker is looking for

Chefs

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nquiries@qmg.co.nz | jobfix.co.nz SITUATIONS VACANT We are seeking experienced hospitality professionals who value a high-performing culture, flexible working arrangements, work-life balance, caring work environment to join our team in the following roles: Financial Controller Human Resources Manager Sous Chef Chefs – All levels Duty Manager

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Guest Services Agent Hotel Porters (Day/Night) Room Attendants (Mid-Autumn start) Food and Beverage Attendants (Mid-Autumn start)

Dinner service only great team environment with amazing wages and beneﬁts. The restaurant is very well known and we oﬀer work life balance. Flick me a msg for further details.

INTERESTED? Visit our careers website careers.therees.co.nz to find out more about these exciting opportunities. Applications from New Zealand citizens/residents are highly encouraged.

Looking for Chefs of all levels.

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Looking for a change? We have a great opportunity here in Queenstown for the busy winter season.

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Wait assistant Waitperson/kitchen person/kitchen assistant required Arrowtown. required in in Arrowtown. We have a full time vacancy a We have a full time vacancy forfor a dual dual role position that entails both role position that entails both assisting assisting chefs with food preparation chefs with food preparation as well as serving well as serving customers at the as customers at the front and front and handling takeaway orders. handling takeaway orders. Excellent customer service, accuracy Excellent customer service, with orders and ability toaccuracy follow with orders ability toessential. follow instructions in and the kitchen instructions in the kitchen essential. Please email CVsemail to jch@orcon.net.nz Please CVs to arrowthaifood@gmail.com

We are getting ready for autumn and would love you to be a part of our incredible team!

Servers Our team is dynamic, friendly and talented, coming together to showcase the best the region and New Zealand have to o�fer. Amisfield is the current Cuisine Restaurant of the Year . �ere’s a barrel load of benefits when it comes to working with us including a generous wine allowance, discounts on our products at both venues, health insurance, designer uniforms, free sta�f meals, extensive training and the opportunity to advance your career. To find out more, please visit our Careers page www.amisfield.co.nz

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ROOM ATTENDANTS HOUSE PERSON Work, Live, Play with Millennium Hotels. We have incredible opportunities in a variety of roles with shifts and hours that will suit whatever you are looking for Rates from $22.75ph

Located in the heart of Arrowtown, The Fork and Tap Alehouse and Restaurant is a charming and vibrant icon

FRONT OF HOUSE & DUTY MANAGER We are looking for friendly and outgoing people who have a passion for excellent customer service to join our team. We have full and part time positions available with excellent remuneration. Accommodation available in Arrowtown To apply send you CV and covering letter to hello@theforkandtap.co.nz

Maintenance Supervisor Housekeeping Supervisor Room Attendants F&B Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor F&B Attendants Night Porter Night Auditor / Night porter

PUBLIC AREA CLEANER QT Queenstown & Rydges Queenstown has an excellent opportunity for room attendants to join our friendly team. Starting rate $23.00 per hour. You must be committed to delivering the highest standard of presentation, cleanliness and guest experience that QT Queenstown/ Rydges Queenstown has to oﬀer. Please apply to kim_haynes@evt.com if this is the dream job you have been waiting for.

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. Check out everything we have on offer: https://millenniumcareers.co.nz/ Careers

We have a permanent part time role available, 3 - 4 shifts per week, including 1 x weekend shift. Exceptional customer service is an essential requirement for this role, social media experience a deﬁnite advantage. Drop your CV into our Queenstown Central Shopping Centre store, Frankton, or contact admin@shoesunlimited.co.nz

We are looking for

Chef de Partie Kitchenhands

CSR / Groomer plus shuttle driver

Guaranteed 30 hour a week and great rates of pay

Applicants interested must have friendly /pleasant customer service approach.

Front of House

Clean presentation / understand Team culture.

Part-time or Full-time positions available.

We are happy to offer sponsorship to the right candidates Come and talk to us – we have a great team! And all the ribs you can eat!

Email us on info@flamebargrill.co.nz Or come and see us upstairs at the Steamer Wharf.

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

FIND THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CAREER

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Are you our next fun team member? If you are looking for a new challenge with competitive pay rates in a fun and friendly team, please come join us. Morning, afternoon and night and weekend shifts available at Church, Shotover, Arrowtown and our exciting new site about to open... ideal for people residing in Lake Hayes Estate and Shotoover country. Full training will be provided. Please apply within or email: tricorpholdings@outlook.com

Full Time Driver Hydro Attack Queenstown are looking to recruit a full time Driver for the upcoming summer season. As the world’s ﬁrst commercial operation of its kind we are excited to be expanding our team again & are searching for people brave enough to take on an 18ft Shark!! Idealy you'll have previous activity / customer facing experience in preferably a water based or instructor led role & have excellent people skills as we are focused on ensuring each & every passenger has a safe, unique and exhilarating ride in one of our ﬂeet of amazing Sharks!! Also, it would be adventageous if you can drive a RIB & back a trailer and have a full clean license. Additionally, you will need to be hard working, friendly, motivated and be used to working in all weather conditions and be fantastic with people. Position to start late April. If you would like to apply please send your CV & covering letter to; rachel@queenstown.com | www.hydroattack.co.nz

ConcreteConcrete FloorFloor Grinder / Polisher Required Grinder/Polisher Required Located the Queenstown Lakes District Are you looking for a in career change, more hours and better pay??? We are on the look out for a polished concrete ﬂoor Technition! Full time position Available for immediate start

Full in house training will be provided no experience necessary. Must have 2.5 years’ experience in floor grinding/polishing.

Applicants must be motivated to learn this unique trade, have good Mustbe have vast experience in heavy used tolicence. do job, as well as handheld work ethic, physically ﬁt and have machines a full driving

machinery. Capable of working on their own if needs be. Must be reliable and phy

We oﬀer a great basic wage package potential to grow within the as a really demanding job. company. Company vehicle for the right candidate. Full clean drivers licence required.

Must have a valid work visa!

Pay negotiable. Please Email CV to info@queenstownconcretegrinding.com

Please email Must have Valid work visa in NZ. info@queenstownconcretegrinding.com

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You will need at least three years previous workshop experience. You will also need to be organised, be able work in an efficient, unsupervised manner and be health and safety conscious. A Warrant of Fitness certificate is not necessary but would be an advantage. We offer great pay and conditions for the right candidates.

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Want An Exciting New Opportunity for you and your partner? Holiday Park Assistant Managers Required For Live-In Role

Must have a valid work visa to apply.

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Well, we have this great opportunity for you and your partner, a new and exciting opportunity has arisen at our stunning TOP 10 Holiday Park on the shores of Lake Taupo (between the townships of Turangi and Taupo) for an Assistant Manager couple to come and live on site.

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our talented kitchen.

Our ideal candidates must be friendly, reliable, trustworthy and outgoing. The successful applicants main role would include overseeing the daily We are currently looking for reliable and park on the managers days oﬀ as well as serving of running of a holiday guests, reception, motivated individuals to join our team:admin, cleaning, through to mowing of lawns, grounds care, painting and general maintenance throughout the park.

SOUS CHEF This would be a full-time position for both of you with an average of 45

Chef de Partie Essential Requirements: • At least 3 years’ experience in quality European style establishments • Demonstrable ability to work under pressure • Excellent team spirit and passion for your job BAR MANAGER

hours per week each including subsided accommodation on site with a

DUTY MANAGER stunning view of Lake Taupo just across the road.

So if you think you have what it takes and would like to join us on this

CHEF DE PARTIE exciting adventure right on the shores of Lake Taupo then please contact us on 027 511 4023 or send us a cover letter along with your CV directly

WAIT STAFF to us at... manager@laketaupotop10.co.nz.

Thanksplenty and hope Great working environment, of to hear from you all soon…

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F&B Attendant apply for If you are a brightstar and love service andTolooking aftthese er roles we require a 6 The successful candidate will have previous people, mixing the perfect cocktail, have a good knowledge month minimum commitment and you experience in beverage quality establishments, be Ora, we on food and and can say Kia would love entitled to work in NZ. must be legally Chef De Partie passionate about great foodtoand and talkservice, to you! Please apply to 2 Rees St Queenstown, The Lodge Bar Queenstown is looking for a be a reliable team member. Fast, clean, happy and sober is a 442 must! 5288 or dine@primerestaurant.co.nz Chef De Partie to join our team! Please email your CV and covering letter to Send a resume to warren.ratana@gmail.com Previous experience as Chef De Partie preferred, a willingness to learn kitchen@sasso.co.nz Lets have a chat, you could be our new star!!! and positive attitude required. Small team, good hours and opportunity to work with Executive Chef Matt Lambert. Email your CV to Franb@roddandgunn.com or drop into The Lodge Bar, Lakeside, 2 Rees St Queenstown.

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should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. - You Cashier/Barista You should have residency or a valid NZ have a NZ lot of option available for work you. visa. - PastryWechef We have a lot of option available for you. e looking for cashiers, baristas, (assistant) bakers, (assistant) pastry chefs - Baker assistant and everyone else who want to take part of this new adventure. We are looking for cashiers, baristas, (assistant) bakers, Just let uschefs knowand what you areelse capable of. to take (assistant) everyone who to want Full time and pastry part time available, must be available work on email :part marion@maboulangerie.co.nz ofathis new adventure. the week end, must have right to work in NZ . to apply or for further information Just let us know what you are capable of.

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Platinum Queenstown Luxury Villas is a 36 three-bedroom apartment property located on Fernhill. We are seeking applications for a FULL TIME or PART TIME multi skilled Maintenance and Grounds person. This position is responsible for keeping the lights on, water ﬂowing and the garden growing. You will be responsible for maintaining the building’s interior and exterior to the highest standard by controlling all preventative and reactive maintenance throughout. Tasks will include but not limited to basic appliance repair, plastering, painting, lawn, and garden care. This position would suit a person with practical experience, good time management and an eye for detail. Excellent communication skills with a “can do helpful attitude’ along with previous experience in a similar role are fundamental requirements. Please email your application to admin@platinumqueenstown.co.nz

Laundry Manager Are you looking for a role where you can bring your leadership skills to work and inspire a team? •

A unique position requiring a highly dynamic & motivated individual.

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Leading the laundry team and managing the laundry requirements over our 3 Queenstown hotels.

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Ensuring a supportive environment that encourages the laundry team to meet deadlines & excel. When you join our teams, you will receive: Career prospects, Self-development programmes and tools, Daily meals, Discounted rates NZ wide, Flexible work schedule and we also oﬀer Staﬀ Accommodation, t&c’s apply. Apply now: www.millenniumcareers.co.nz/ Careers or email your CV & Visa status qtnhr@ millenniumhotels.com

REQUIRED NOW!!!!!! Skilled and Unskilled Labourers 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.

Amazing job opportunities alert!

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

We have the following roles up for grabs: • Housekeepers • Kitchen Hand • Cellar Door Supervisor (Wine knowledge required)

• Sommelier • Host/Greeter

(part-time weekend work)

• Spa Therapist • HR Manager To apply, email hr@gibbstonvalley.com We look forward to hearing from you!

Building Labourer Wanted For full time residential building work. 2 to 3 years previous experience in the construction industry is required. Competitive hourly rate. Must have full drivers licence and own reliable transport. Good spoken English essential. Contact Mike on 027 566 3489 or email mikekelly77@hotmail.com

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Dispatch Manager – Bidfood Queenstown

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

Bidfood Queenstown has a rare opportunity available to join the Distribution Team which oversees the dispatch and driver functions based at our warehouse located at 54 Glenda Drive.

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.

This crucial role is the gateway and main pivot point of the business with the Dispatch Manager orchestrating the consistent smooth day to day running of the department whilst being many things to many people. Reporting directly to the Assistant Manager you will work with the Distribution team, provide support to them whilst managing the drivers and the processes around their roles to ensure they are carried out consistently. We are looking for someone • With a proven record of people management in an operational multi-national environment and is comfortable overseeing 15+ staff • Who has familiarity with managing aspects of compliance such as H&S and Food Control Plans • With a clear communication and management style who is versatile, flexible and adaptable • Who is a confident decision maker, able to analyze situations and make sound judgments based on at times limited available facts demonstrating strong problem solving skills. • Who is able to take ownership and be accountable for their results • With the ability to build positive working relationships at any level of the business • With knowledge of the wider foodservice industry however whilst preferable is not a deal breaker • Who understands the ethos of customer service whilst providing support to other departments to ensure our customer service standards are maintained. In this role we don’t focus on what can’t be done, we perform miracles every day. There’s no denying this is not a role for the faint of heart or the easily frustrated. You need an even temperament and the ability to work in demanding situations when a number of processes have to be coordinated at the same time. You will thrive on the fluidity and disruption this role entails. Days of work would include weekends with either a Tuesday to Saturday roster or a Friday to Tuesday roster. Leave coverage will require days off to change from time to time In return we offer a role where you have the opportunity to be noticed internally and externally to the wider business with potential future opportunities. If you are the type of person who prefers fight to flight and feel you have the attitude and aptitude to prosper in this demanding role please contact us to discuss further.

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: • Bartender/Bar Supervisor • Food and beverage attendant • Front Ofﬁce Supervisor • Guest service agent • Sous Chef • 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

Please note for this role we are unable to support a work visa. If you are interested in pursuing and considering this opportunity please email carolyn.terpstra@bidfood.co.nz by 5pm Wednesday 23rd of March attaching a CV and a cover letter outlining why you are interested and why you would be the best person for the job.

Come and join our fun team of cleaning and maintenance experts! • Full and part time positions available!

MANAGER / COORDINATOR BARISTA GOLDIE is looking for a barista to join our team!

• Great pay rates!

Immediate start for a full time Barista.

• Must be able to work weekends!

Humming little cafe, with the perk of ﬁnishing early afternoon! Must have at least 2 years experience in a busy cafe.

• Fit, fun, fast and eﬀective! Email slithytoves33@gmail.com

Send CV to hello@goldiecafe.co.nz

Require a self-motivated, caring, outgoing and enthusiastic person. 18 Hours / week (Tues, Weds & Fri), working with our Administrator to manage WSCA operations & organise events and activities for members Email your application to wscaqtn@gmail.com by 20th March 2022

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