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The Government’s Back in Love With Tourism
The Aussies are coming — take two. Dare we say it? This year has to be better than the last. But it still won’t be business as usual for tourism. April 13, 2022, marks 750 days since international borders closed. Finally tourism, travel, hospo, and events sectors have received the monumental news that Aussies are back from next month with some key markets not long after. This is a watershed moment for operators around the country. The government have confessed their love for tourism again and acknowledged the importance of international visitors to New Zealand’s economy. They have committed to tangible dates to welcome guests from visa waiver countries, and to keep borders open. The announcement provides certainty for travellers to book Queenstown with confidence, and for operators to ready their business, set a course for recovery, and reconnect with international trade. We now look forward to a trickle of Australians leading into April school holidays, plenty of winter trans-Tasman traffic and forward bookings for spring and summer. While Australia will return relatively quickly, boosting winter hotspots like Queenstown, many long-haul markets will look to summer, and many will take years to fully gear up, if airlines return. It won’t be business as usual for some time. Despite the good news, many tourism operators will feel an enormous sense of relief rather than celebration. Prior to the announcement, business confidence across the sector suggested we were at rock bottom. Those who have endured now stagger to the recovery start line to run another marathon. You’d be forgiven for thinking COVID-19 interruptions are behind us but new variants, vax passports, scanning, MIQ, mandates, RATs, self-imposed isolation, changing alert levels, and lockdowns could still prevail or return. We will still face labour constraints, rising costs, immigration delays for employees, and processing of visitor visas. The greatest challenge for tourism operators is to navigate the current COVID hangover and kickstart recovery, while building a future proofed business model that delivers a positive outcome to our people, community, and environment. The big question now is can tourism build back better? Operating a tourismreliant business for the past two years has been exhausting. Despite this, meeting the challenge to diversify and rebuild our tourism sector back better will benefit those who choose this path with conviction. If we want to attract and retain good staff, we have to be good employers; if we want the community to support tourism, we need to show tangible benefits; and if we want to operate in this environment for generations to come, we have to put back more than we take. Hopefully, more of us will stick around long enough to make this aspiration a reality. Matt Wong - Owner Managing Director, iFLY Indoor Skydiving
The Czech and Slovak Club Queenstown organised a Quiz night fundraiser for Ukraine last week. From L-R, Jan Sykora, Andrea Cibulkova, Filip Musalek, Jakub Sembera, Katerina Hill were the winning team.
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CONTENT LIST News 7
Community Notes A new running event taking place this week is shaking up how sports events work. Queenstown-based running experience Official Tracks has launched a special event that runners can take part in to raise funds for local charities and be in to win a prize.
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From meteorites and meals to West Coast magnificance
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Mr Brightside
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Train Your Brain
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Tit Bits From around the world
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Traffic jams on the way Queenstown commuters will face delays and disruption for the next 18 months at least as work gets underway on the main road into town.
Mandate challenge won’t go away
CBD by Miranda Cartoon
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A British scientist Rebecca Blackhurst, and her British chef husband gave away their third share in a Queenstown restaurant and took to making their “living off the land” dream a reality.
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Writing talent turning kids lives around Maree Harris, nurse-turned children’s author who now lives in Queenstown has published her latest book, ‘Ollie the Gift’, late last year, as a celebration of their eightyear-old grandchild, Ollie, who is Neuro-diverse.
The Queenstown Arts Centre is opening a brand-new show on Thursday 24th March entitled POST. The ethos is to fill the gallery with hundreds of pieces or art. Art made by raw beginners through to the region’s best and brightest - kids, adults and everyone in between!
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“If they (QLDC) don’t do a risk assessment, this is going to the Ombudsman,” Smith says.
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PM makes brief visit Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was in Queenstown on Friday to give a “few cheeky interviews with Australian media to promote the fact that from 12 April Aussie tourists can visit us again”.
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Queenstowner takes World Cup slopestyle win Tiarn Collins has won a FIS Snowboard Slopestyle World Cup event in the Czech Republic.
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The Frankton Rd / Melbourne St intersection, near the Millennium Hotel
Traffic jams on the way by Paul Taylor
Queenstown commuters will face delays and disruption for the next 18 months at least as work gets underway on the main road into town. From now until late 2023, crews are building a new road layout on Frankton Road to create the gateway to the $66 million Stage 1 of the new arterial road.
“The messaging around leaving earlier is lovely messaging, but isn’t always practical. If everyone leaves earlier, you’ve still got the same volume of traffic, you’ve just moved it to a different time. “So, as in any situation, we try to be very understanding and compassionate to all our families.”
It will run along Melbourne Street, past the 1898 St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the primary school, before cutting through to Henry St and along to Gorge Rd.
Grant says on some occasions it has appeared the consultation is authentic, but on others it appears to be a box-ticking exercise, “so they can tell us what they are going to do, and call it consultation”.
Deep trenches will be dug on Frankton Rd upgrade underground services and the road will be widened and rebuilt, creating a safer intersection at Melbourne St and Frankton Rd, as well as more space for buses, walking and cycling.
“To some extent it’s appropriate, because they have the expertise, but it’s good to think we can contribute a different perspective.”
“Over this time there will be quite a bit of disruption to a 200m stretch of Frankton Rd between Suburb St and Adelaide St,” says Kā Huanui a Tāhuna (Whakatipu Transport Programme Alliance) communications and engagement manger Catherine Edmeades. Two-way traffic will be maintained but the lanes will be narrowed and the speed limit reduced to 30kmh. Junctions to other roads will be closed and bus stop locations changed. Walkers and cyclists will still be able to travel through the area, though. Access to the Dublin St, Hallenstein St, Melbourne St and Queenstown Hill neighbourhood will be limited, with no entry signs on both Melbourne St and Dublin St. That’s likely to create more traffic woes, as Hallenstein St acts as an alternative ‘rat-run’ route to Gorge Rd and beyond. The best route into the neigbourhood will be along Sydney St. It will also create issues for drop-off and pick-up time at St. Joe’s. Communication and compassion will be crucial as the school, its parent community and locals cope with the impact of the construction, says St. Joe’s new principal Alan Grant. Grant’s only been head since January, replacing long-serving principal Trish Inder. He moved down from Wellington just before Christmas. He says school board chair Catkin Bartlett has been actively involved in making sure the school and parents’ perspective is heard, through the consultation process and the planning stage. “And then it’s a case of trying to make sure on a daily basis that our students are safe and that our school buses and our families can easily get access to the school. “I think the noise, while it has the potential to be disruptive, isn’t going to be an enormous problem. But I think maintaining easy access will be challenging.” The school is passing on all the information it receives to parents of its 130 pupils, although sometimes it is only given 24 hours’ notice of changes. How much of an impact the works will have is difficult to predict, particularly for parents and buses struggling through the traffic, trying to get the kids to school on time.
Until now, work on the arterial route has been focused on creating a stormwater outfall into Lake Whakatipu and a new stormwater line along Suburb Street, from Frankton Road to Park St. But now, after 30 years planning, the work begins on the road itself. Stage one is being delivered by Kā Huanui a Tāhuna - which is an alliance between Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Queenstown Lakes District Council. Kā Huanui a Tāhuna will work on four projects; stage one of the arterial road, the downtown street scape upgrade, upgrades to State Highway 6 and 6A, and the push towards active transport across the district. That involves more work along Frankton Rd. Stage two and three of the arterial route, running from Gorge Road to Fernhill roundabout, will follow over the coming years.
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COMMUNITY NOTES Charity running event has epic prizes up for grabs A new running event taking place this week is shaking up how sports events work. Queenstown-based running experience Official Tracks has launched a special event that runners can take part in to raise funds for local charities and be in to win a prize. With the Queenstown Marathon, and many other running events cancelled, Official Tracks has come up with an alternative event that avoids large crowds.
“It doesn’t matter whether you’re vaccinated or not. You can run with your family. You can even bring your dog with you – which a lot of events can’t let you do.” 50% of the proceeds from the week-long Run for Queenstown event will go towards local charities Central Lakes Family Services and Greatest Needs Fund, to support mental health in the region.
The Run for Queenstown event invites runners and walkers to tackle one of the Official Tracks trails any time during the week of 18 – 25 March.
Tuki adds that the support from local businesses who have donated prizes for the events has been fantastic. The prizes include an overnight stay with breakfast for two people at top hotels, a wine tour experience and a Sony waterproof camera.
Distances range from 5km to 36km and there are 13 routes in the Whakatipu Basin to choose from. Participants buy a wristband from Official Track’s website and can tackle the trail at a time that suits them. This flexibility avoids large crowds whilst enabling runners to feel part of something.
“It’s a little bit like a charity raffle, but instead of buying a raffle ticket, you need to go for a run to win a prize,” says Tuki. For Tuki and the Official Tracks team, the main purpose of the event is to give people the opportunity to safely take part in a running event whilst raising funds for local charities.
Start and finish times are registered via pre-installed timing posts on the tracks. The results are published online and all participants have a chance of winning a prize from a pool worth more than $5,000.
“It’s about participation. You can run, you can walk. You can go by yourself or with a group of friends. But the important thing is that the more people who take part, the more goes back to Queenstown, which is what we want. It’s about giving back and getting people to try this new experience.”
“It’s very different to how events have been run in the past,” says Official Tracks founder Tuki Huck. “As you can see, we’re extremely flexible because of the way Official Tracks works, that’s the magic. “It’s a great way to raise money for local charities and of course, running is great for mental health.” Tuki adds that the flexibility of an event that isn’t tied to a particular date and time opens up more possibilities for runners. It is a virtual event, set in the real world. “It works well within Covid restrictions because you can run it at any time. You can run the course in the middle of the night if that’s what works for you. It opens a whole new world of opportunities.
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CBD 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
The equinox is past and that means it’s officially autumn. The bang and rumble of apples falling on our tin roof waking me from sleep and the Virginia creeper turning scarlet overnight are the first signs. Next it will be the merry rats off collecting nuts and seeds for their winter feast - I do not love a ratty rustle... Nor do I love watching workmen standing around looking at their cellphones. I’ve had more phone calls and messages about this than any other topic ever. PLEASE QLDC - can someone tell us why there’s either nobody on site, or everybody on site doing nothing on all those roadworkses? I went and talked to the few businesses that were actually open, and they all said the same - a huge wire fence in front of your premises puts people off entering. Quelle surprise...The council say it’s going to all be done by December - but if they are going to carry on their nonsense with the road to nowhere (aka the Lakeview Holiday Park development etc) it could be many Decembers away. I love seeing people who just get things done and done well - Nadia Lim’s fabulous little farm shop in Arrowtown has sprouted so quickly - it’s already open and selling lots of their homegrown fruit, vegetables and meat. She’s found all sorts of local products I’d never seen before - huge congrats, Nadia and the community is buzzing with excitement about it. The elderly, leathery beans in my garden have been replaced with Nadia’s bouncy, crisp young ones as my elderly, leathery husband has been moaning about the chewiness of my own produce. The Ukrainian fundraiser is on this Wednesday at Dorothy Browns but all the tickets have sold out. If anyone wants to pay a fortune for mine (proceeds to the fundraiser, not me!!) I’ll happily give up my seat. So many fantastic businesses have stepped up with generous prizes and you can buy raffle tickets on givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/help-the-children-of-ukraine-1. There are loads of prizes coming in from all the most generous sponsors in the Wakatipu. They’re all named on the link and deserve our full support. I’ve been down to the Cancer Society shop in Remarkables Park to buy blue and yellow clothes - I’m going to look very fetching in my I LOVE UKRAINE outfit. The stupid Putin war is so horrible that I’m taking great pleasure in seeing how the world is mocking this ridiculous, reckless megalomaniac. I was sent a great story about the Russian embassy in Lisbon being illuminated in the colours of the Ukrainian flag - apparently the Russian ambassador was most upset - how marvellous. I am confused by Putin’s “denazification” comments he is the one invading a neighbouring country and killing or imprisoning people who don’t support him. I rather think he is the one who needs to be denazified. Luckily for us, this community has masses of people who do smart and wonderful things. Thanks so much for letting me know about all the exciting events and new projects - I just signed up for Routesharing https://linktr.ee/routesurfing so that we can all save fuel and meet new locals. What a brilliant idea.
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Mandate challenge won’t go away - Smith by Paul Taylor
Children’s author Craig Smith plans to complain to the Ombudsman if Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) refuses to carry out a risk assessement into its vaccine mandates. Smith, who penned popular song and book Wonky Donkey, last week presented a lawyer’s letter to QLDC challenging its ‘no vax, no entry’ policy for libraries, leisure centres and other public buildings.
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It raises concerns that the council didn’t carry out a risk assessment before making the decision, or any community consultation, or seek external expert advice from an infectious disease specialist. “If they don’t do a risk assessment, this is going to the Ombudsman,” Smith says. “Even if they lifted the mandates tomorrow, that would be their worse case scenario, because then what they’ve done is enforce a mandate with no risk assessment, and then they’ve unenforced a mandate with no risk assessment. “So they’d have done it twice. “All they are doing is blindly making decisions over a coffee and affecting people’s lives in such a way that is, in my opinion, breaching the Bill of Rights.” Last month, the High Court quashed the Covid-19 vaccine mandate for police and Defence Force staff, because it breached their right to be free to refuse medical treatment, recognised by the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act. “Because it affected their livelihood, the High Court agreed, but because this is just affecting people’s ability to go swimming with their family and go to the library, it would be a very hard road to hoe. “And it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to go through the court process.” QLDC’s vaccine mandate does not cover the public spaces in its council headquarters, in Queenstown and Wanaka. Smith says other councils have chosen not to enforce mandates, after carrying out risk assessments, and says Government guidance enables councils to make their own decision. Smith, who attended the Wellington protest, is not vaccinated. He initially decided he did not need to be because Covid-19 was not in the South Island, but later because he was concerned by what he and others perceive to be misinformation from the NZ Government and overseas pharmaceutical companies.
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“I’m not letting this go.” So far, 1100 Queenstowners have responded to a single-question survey asking if the QLDC mandates should be removed, with 88% believing they should be. The survey is organised by Smith but run by an independent IT company, with the aim that only people who live in the district can vote, and only once. “Ideally, I’d like at least another 900 people, so it’s 10% of Queenstown’s population, or about 5% of the district.”
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Dear Mr Brightside, Petrol is at an unbearable price even with the govt cutting its share! It’s like another puncture in the tyre that hinders any chance of moving forward from this pandemic. Why are they so HIGH? Can they really climb higher? Expecto Patronum! This spell from Harry Potter has now been memed into Expensive Petronum! We are experience a historic high for fuel prices. 91 was briefly over $3 before the government cut the cost by 25c but it will potentially climb again perhaps to $4 a litre. Now everyone else have a bitter taste of QTN prices, eh! This is an issue far beyond New Zealand’s influence. By now you will know that this price hike is a geo-political issue relating to the Russian war with Ukraine. To avoid a World War III outbreak, countries are throwing weaponry at Ukraine and placing sanctions to hurt the Russia empire. Unfortunately, Russia produces 8% of the world’s crude oil so it’s hurting us too. Other oil rich countries like middle east can make up for these supply shortages but this will take time. So no, this price will not change, and yes, it is likely to get higher. The truth of the matter is that we’re not a big country and just a little isolated. But on the downside... distance = dollars. In the global scheme of things, NZ is a price taker - not maker. Now you’re wishing you filled up the drum when the first lockdown occurred and there was a big bargain petrol sale of ‘Everything must GO!’. While some affluent folks are humming around in EVs looking smug, most of us are in the car with the punctured tires feeling the squeeze. Prices at the pump are going to affect ALL OF US. Any purchases that require freight (that includes groceries) will need to accommodate the rising price of fuel. Capitalism, eh. It’s not all equal but then again communism aint no picnic either. Well, it is true that nearly 50% of our petrol is derived from taxes which is why the government was able to cut some of their share, these taxes literally pay our roading upgrades. Now many of us are seriously looking at going EVs then... who’s going to pay for our roading? There are some real hard decisions to be made so we’re not all in Schist Creek. I don’t envy anyone in governance. The brightside, our $2 bus is looking like it will stay firm on its price. Perhaps people will start to appreciate and use this service a bit more and I bet the old e-bike sales will go through the roof. Carpool, bike, bus; these transport methods have always and will come back into their own. Convenience has blessedly blinded us. Maybe looking back to the tricks of our pioneering past might save us a dime now in the present. Queenstown Blue Bubble Horse and Carriage. Coming soon.
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Aussies back within weeks by Paul Taylor
Queenstown Lakes businesses will be given up to $50,000 each to prepare for the return of tourists. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern last week brought forward the dates when the borders will reopen to vaccinated travellers, without the need for MIQ or self-isolation. Aussie will begin arriving from April 13, while those in visa-free countries such as the US, UK, Germany, Japan and Singapore will be able to arrive from May 2. The Government also released further details of its $49 million Kick Start Fund, which will support operators in Queenstown Lakes, Fiordland, Kaikōura, Westland and Mackenzie District - Aoraki Mt Cook as they reboot. General manager of award-winning Hotel St Moritz Queenstown, Jo Finnigan, says reopening couldn’t come soon enough. “We’ve had a really tough time, along with the town, in the last weeks. We really just can’t wait to welcome back a few more visitors and see our Aussies again.” She paid tribute to her colleagues in the hotel sector and their hospo cousins.
Qantas and Virgin Australia should be frequent sights at the airport in the next few week.
“The general managers I talk to, they’ve all had their sleeves rolled up, and they’ve been in the trenches with their teams. It’s been extraordinary, the grit shown by everybody, and not just here in Queenstown.
“Businesses, workers and whole communities can now look forward to April and beyond, and start planning for a new buzz of activity.”
“And a big shout out to the MIQ hotels. They’ve been amazing in NZ, protecting the border, and we’ve been very lucky here in Queenstown not to face running that scenario, which was very challenging.
Applications to the fund will formally open on 1 April, and will then be assessed and processed by local agencies in each region, including Queenstown Lakes District Council.
“I think we need to perhaps take a moment and be really proud of what we’ve achieved on very little.”
Payments are expected as soon as possible.
To be eligible for Kick Start funding, businesses must have existed prior to the global pandemic, and be able to show a 50% drop in annual revenue compared to 2019-20 levels.
One of the major issues facing Queenstown businesses now will be staffing, with many on skeleton levels and tourists arriving the same day as people on working holiday visas are allowed in.
They can apply for grants worth two weeks of pre-Covid revenue, between $10,000 and $50,000 each.
The region’s largest local jobs board, JobFix, launched a major social media advertising campaign in Australia to welcome back Aussies to Queenstown, and suggest they consider working here as well.
“The accelerated re-opening of our borders is a moment to celebrate for our tourism sector,” Stuart Nash says.
The aim is to increase the number of applications that local businesses receive for the positions they list on the board.
New Queenstown marketing boss by Paul Taylor
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was in Queenstown on Friday to give a “few cheeky interviews with Australian media to promote the fact that from 12 April Aussie tourists can visit us again”.
bring Immigration New Zealand in to work together around promoting New Zealand as a working holiday option to try and bring in that extra workforce we need.”
The PM appeared on Australian breakfast show Sunrise and also spent the day talking to local tourism operators and civic leaders, including Queenstown’s mayor Jim Boult and Chamber of Commerce boss Ruth Stokes.
Ardern said it is important for Queenstown and New Zealand to build back in a way that will allow visitors to experience the natural beauty and environment the country is famous for. “That quality experience for everyone means thinking about when you have a large number of people, is that diminished?” She added: “As we build back, how do we give the best possible experience to those who visit here and make sure the industry as whole, who have been doing a lot of work in this space, are also getting the best for their workforce and their sector.” Tourism Minister Stuart Nash said Tourism New Zealand will target highvalue visitors, those tourists who spend money in restaurants, wineries and elsewhere. They don’t necessarily have to be high-net worth, however, and the country will continue to welcome everyone.
Speaking at Coronet Peak skifield base building, she acknowledged there was more NZ could do to attract working holiday visa holders to come into the country and fill labour gaps. “That market sits across the UK, Cananda, the United States, Australia... part of our attraction for those workers is this is a great place to work, to visit to holiday,’ Ardern said. “We traditionally haven’t had to market particularly, but in this environment right now, I have been talking with Tourism New Zealand and I’d like to
Asked whether he wants a return to pre-Covid numbers, Nash said: “For me it’s never about volume,” he said. “We’ve talked about the fact, and again I’ve been very open that I think perhaps 875,000 people a year in Milford Sound probably wasn’t delivering on the brand experience and the expectation that a number of people had. “We’re working really closely with Ngāi Tahu, with the tourism community, with local leaders, around what that might look like in a revamped, revised tourism offering. “So, it is about delivering quality but it’s also about delivering on the expectation of people who are, quite frankly, travelling from the other side of the world. We know we can do that.” The PM is expected to make an announcement on vaccine passes, mandates and other restrictions this Wednesday.
BORDER OPENS AT PERFECT TIME FOR NEW QUEENSTOWN HOTEL Staff Reporter Last week’s announcement of the Australian border re-opening has come at the perfect time for Queenstown’s newest hotel, The Carlin. The boutique luxury hotel has been under construction entirely during the pandemic – and despite enduring lockdowns and supply delays, the seven-level building on Hallenstein Street has gone up in just 12 months. Opening this week, the one-of-a-kind hotel is a labour of love for property developer, composer and hospitality industry veteran, Kevin Carlin. Undeterred by the pandemic complications and confident in the future of high-value tourism in New Zealand after a 30-year association with Queenstown, Kevin has personally overseen the completion of the hotel. “We are excited to launch The Carlin just in time for the reopening of the New Zealand borders,” he says. “Building a hotel during a pandemic is never ideal timing, but through good planning and hard work, we have been able to achieve the unimaginable and open our doors after just 12 months of construction. The fact our opening is timed with the re-opening of NZ’s borders is serendipitous but we are very grateful for this seemingly perfect timing.” Spread over seven floors, The Carlin offers eight spacious suites in one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations with 50 to 288 square metres of indoor and outdoor living space. A commitment to personalised service means the hotel will only accommodate a maximum of 50 guests overnight. The entire property can be booked out and The Carlin has already taken one such booking. Kevin says he’s designed the hotel to the same standard as six-star hotels in Europe, which means The Carlin offers luxurious amenities at every touchpoint, as well as offering private butlers, private chefs, private massage therapists and a private VIP entrance. Each suite has a terrace spa, overlooking Queenstown Bay and with 180deg views from the Remarkables to the Skyline Gondola and towards Arthurs Point.
The Carlin team also arranges private luxury transport for guests who wish to travel further afield (Porsche and Maserati drive-yourself options are also available). Guests of The Carlin are offered exclusive use of a private jet for flights from around Australasia to Queenstown and return. “While we’re looking forward to welcoming Australians from next month, we see The Carlin as a place for anyone looking for a truly unique experience. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised, bespoke service for each guest, and do everything we can to ensure their stay in Queenstown is an extraordinary experience, and one to remember for a lifetime.” The Carlin’s signature restaurant, Oro, is headed up by two chefs with Michelin Star experience. Thomas Barta is executive chef and he’s joined by head chef Yann Robert. “For us to strive for a six-star status, we had to search for chefs with Michelin Star experience,” Kevin explains. “So my mission was to find chefs of this calibre. It just so happened that these chefs with Michelin Star experience are some of the best-known chefs from the Queenstown area, so we are very fortunate to have secured them at the Carlin Hotel and Oro Restaurant. “I’m excited about their vision to create exceptional cuisine that is unique to Queenstown. We are open to the public and welcome the community to make a reservation to explore our fine dining experience.” Carlin says Oro is a restaurant to be enjoyed by locals just as much as hotel guests. “We also offer dinner shows featuring musical performances and comedy club nights.” The Carlin will be officially opened by mayor Jim Boult this Thursday and will take bookings from March 26.
FROM METEORITES AND MEALS TO WEST COAST MAGNIFICANCE
Andy, Rebecca, Ruby (left front) and Scarlett head down to the beach from their new coastal home
Far from the stress of a busy restaurant kitchen, Andy toasts marshmallows with the kids on their front yard West Coast beach
Dad Andy and the children take time on the beach
pandemic that this situation wasn’t going to be over, and the borders open, any time soon. “We wanted to get out of the business, to go and have a life. Andy wanted to spend more time with the girls.”
They’ve bought a chicken coop and a tunnel house, and Andy, who managed to obtain a bit of relief work as a chef, is now keen to hunt for goats and deer.
Rebecca was walking their dog one morning and had an epiphany. “I thought, why don’t we give our share of the business away?’ We’d had several good overseas holidays and felt the business owed us nothing. Money’s only money if it’s in your hand,” she says. “So we handed over our 33 percent in exchange for us coming out of the business and having no liability for any part of it going forward. People said, ‘What are you doing?!’, ‘You’re mad!’, and ‘This will blow over.’”
“It’s so beautiful and warm here and the weather has been fabulous. It’s Paradise, like the Caribbean at times, sitting on our deck with the palm trees and cicadas,” says Rebecca. “There are punga and there’s flax everywhere. It really is the good life. It may sound crazy, but if you want less, you can actually end up with more.”
by Sue Fea A Kingston couple, who’d already uprooted their London lives to live in ‘Paradise’, gave away their third share in a Queenstown restaurant and took to making their “living off the land” dream a reality. A British scientist specialising in Martian meterorites, Rebecca Blackhurst, and her British chef husband came to New Zealand for the good life, buying their Kingston home in 2007 after leaving London for good. Rebecca home schooled their two young daughters, Ruby, now 9, and Scarlet, now 7, while Andy took what, for a London chef, was “the best commute in the world” to work as head chef at their Farelli’s Trattoria Italian Restaurant on Steamer Wharf. The restaurant was going very well back in 2019, however, Andy was working very long hours and in desperate need of a break. Then the Covid crisis hit in early 2020 and the couple took a long hard look at their lives. “We had a house truck and I’d always been trying to get Andy to take long enough off so we could go on a decent road trip,” says Rebecca. “The restaurant was our nest egg and pre-Covid we’d known that it was worth a bit. We were eventually going to sell our third share and go live the dream.” They’d had a gut feeling back at the start of the The family’s new veggie garden with the beach and ocean beyond
But they happily walked away from what could have been a tidy sum. “I said, ‘Forget the money. It’s an arbitrary figure. You can’t put a price on freedom.’” Shortly after, at the beginning of June 2020, they rolled out of Kingston, in their character house truck, for a six-month adventure that would take them all over New Zealand, discovering every corner where they may like to settle. “We put our house on the market, packed up the children and dog, got to Cromwell and had fish and chips at the pub, to just breathe and decide which direction – the Lindis or Haast Pass,” says Rebecca. A heavy frost that evening determined that. The Lindis closed so the West Coast it was. At a wonderful little camping ground in a tiny settlement called Mokihinui, near Karamea, they fell in love with the Buller region of the West Coast. “The ocean and the beaches were incredible. We sat on the beach on winter solstice and cracked open the bottle of champagne we’d brought to celebrate when we found the perfect place,” says Rebecca. “We watched the sunset while the girls toasted sausages and marshmallows.” A trip around the rest of New Zealand, while amazing, couldn’t match the top of the West Coast and early last year (2021) the family bought a cottage in the seaside town of Granity, right on the beach, and settled in to become more self-sufficient. “We grow our own veggies, go fishing and collects heaps of delicious mussels, just a stone’s throw from our cottage,” she says. “There’s a strong home schooling community all up the Coast and the girls and I have made more friends here than anywhere.”
A truck driver delivering their chicken coop and tunnel house said there had been a rush of similar orders and he wasn’t sure what was happening, she says. Elated to be growing her own avocados and grapefruit, Rebecca says they have a quarter acre piece of land down the road with a greenhouse as well and they’re planting an orchard there, with walnut, fig, almond, feijoa and olive trees. It’s all about as far as you could get from Rebecca’s past life, which has involved presenting scientific findings to NASA conferences after winning an excellence award from NASA during her studies. She’s even rubbed shoulders with well-known NASA scientists. Rebecca studied earth and planetary science, focusing on meteorites, completing her PhD at the Natural History Museum and Imperial College in London. Her PhD supervisor, Professor Monica Grady, mentored Rebecca as she studied meteorites believed to have been ejected from Mars. Monica was renowned for her work in science and sat on various boards for NASA and ESA (European Space Agency). Hardly surprising then that Rebecca spends a lot of time with her girls down at the Granity beach collecting agates, jaspers and serpentines, special gems which she has polished. The West Coast pounamu also has her mesmerised. “I’ve done a refresher course of Macrame with my girls and we’ve been making necklaces incorporating these beautiful stones.” “We have a TV, just to check in and be in the know, but we’re trying not to watch it,” says Rebecca, whose other passion is writing children’s books. So will they be back? Well, not any time soon.
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Maritime NZ warning after jetboat crash by Paul Taylor
A Queenstown jetboat crash involving a driver who had a mix of drugs and alcohol in his system should act as a reminder to others on the water, Maritime New Zealand says.
“Anyone stepping on-board a vessel, especially a commercial vessel should be safe in the knowledge the skipper is suitably qualified, fit to operate the vessel, clean and sober,” he says.
Four people were injured when the Go Orange jetboat driven by casual employee Levi Prier crashed on 26 January, 2020. One man’s arm was broken, while other passengers suffered misaligned teeth and bruised bodies.
Despite having a drug and alcohol policy in place, at the time of the incident Go Orange did not conduct random drug or alcohol tests on its casual drivers who were not undertaking regular shifts.
There were 23 onboard the vessel when it hit two rocks, at speeds of up to 80kmh, while travelling along the Kawarau River. A toxicology report found Prier had ecstasy (MDMA) and psychedelic amphetamine MDA in his system, and was more than double the drink-drive limit. He misjudged a sweeping right-hand bend. Go Orange Ltd was fined $150,000 and Prier $10,000, after they were prosecuted by Maritime NZ under the Health and Safety at Work Act (2015). Both pleaded guilty to the charges. They were also ordered to pay more than $30,000 in emotional harm reparation to victims of the crash. Maritime New Zealand’s Southern Compliance Manager, Domonic Venz says this is an incredibly frustrating and disappointing incident.
“Whether the driver regularly worked or picked up odd shifts, both they and the company have a responsibility to their passengers and the tourism sector as a whole. “We want all maritime operators to use this as a reminder to check their policies and talk with staff about their responsibilities,” Venz says. The company has since changed its drug and alcohol practices to address the issues identified. Go Orange Ltd was a subsidiary company that was amalgamated with other subsidiaries as part the formation of RealNZ group (formerly Wayfare). It has since been rebranded to Queenstown Jet Boat - RealNZ. RealNZ operations include Real Journeys, the TSS Earnslaw, Cardrona Alpine Resort, Treble Cone, and International Antarctic Centre. RealNZ boss Stephen England-Hall, who took the reins in early 2021, apologised on behalf of the company to passengers who were injured or put at risk by the failure to ensure Prier was fit to be behind the wheel. “The health and safety of our guests and our people is a responsibility we take very seriously, and this was an unacceptable oversight, he said. “We are deeply sorry that what should have been a fun and enjoyable trip, turned into an upsetting ordeal. “We fully accept the error of judgement that we made and have learnt from it.” England-Hall says all drivers are now breathalysed before starting their shifts. They must sign a form confirming they are ‘fit to work’ and are checked by another employee. The company now ensures all casual employees in safety sensitive roles are subjected to random drug and alcohol tests, as well as pre-employment tests. Testing was already conducted on permanent employees.
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NEW JACK’S POINT MEDICAL CENTRE RESPONDS TO POPULATION GROWTH by Sue Fea Despite closed borders and many of Queenstown’s migrant population having had to return home during the past 18 months there’s big demand for Queenstown Medical Centre’s new Jack’s Point practice opening soon. Queenstown Medical Centre chief executive Ashley Light says in a very tough labour climate right now they’ve managed to attract some quality new doctors with two long-term GPs leaving the practice. Dr Tonya Cruickshank, whose popular specialist allergy clinic has a waitlist of patients, is bowing out after more than 20 years of service. However, fortunately the allergy clinic will continue, he says. Tonya will be doing contract work for the centre, similar to long-time GP and centre director Dr Richard Macharg, who resigned last year. He will be contracted to do some speciality clinics this year. But Ashley says the community is in good hands in that regard with the arrival of Dr Euan Speirits, who has a background as an orthopaedic registrar. Euan will head up the centre’s Isle Street fracture clinic and work in urgent care. He most recently hails from Rotorua where he is the medical director for Crankworx, the multistop mountain bike festival. He’s been working with top mountain bikers on performance and treating injuries and will be bringing these skills to Queenstown. Auckland GP Dr Coran Turner is moving to Queenstown to join the centre team, as well. “We’re also talking to a couple of other new GPs,” says Ashley. Dr Katelyn Costello is taking a temporary break from QMC from this month (March) as she begins maternity leave, but will possibly return for one GP session a week in July or August. There’s still plenty of demand for medical centre services with a big uptake in the number of people accessing mental health support through the centre’s HIA (Health Improvement Professional), as well as the centre health coach.
“We’re lucky to have these two floating between our three centres – Isle Street, Remarkables Park and Arrowtown, and, once it opens, Jack’s Point.” It’s a government response to funding primary health care needs in the wake of the Covid crisis and Ashley says these two staff have been “very, very busy” with the effects of the past two years. It’s a free service to any enrolled patients. The new Jack’s Point centre has been planned for some time and will open sometime in April with a few delays imposed due to uncertainties around Covid restrictions. Three GPs will be based there, along with nurses and a healthcare assistant, all operating out of the new centre’s seven consulting rooms. “We always try to keep ahead of the population growth here and people are keen to see a doctor when they need one, and closer to home, especially with parking challenges in downtown Queenstown,” says Ashley.
has been the biggest challenge for general practices all over the country, especially with staff shortages everywhere. “Definitely the primary care network (general practice) in New Zealand is under pressure, but thankfully we seem to be doing okay at Queenstown Medical Centre,” he says. “People are more aware of managing their mental health and wellbeing, and making sure their tamariki have their regular childhood immunisations.” The original Queenstown Medical Centre in downtown Queenstown opened in 1970. The centre now has 22 doctors and about 19 nurses, plus support staff, scattered throughout its practices.
Fuel prices are rising and it’s not so easy for people to access the other centres with huge population growth continuing in the Jack’s Point, Hanley’s Farm areas, as well as the new Homestead Bay development now underway. Planned hotels and commercial, as well as residential, development, meant the centre needed a presence on the ground out there. “Everything beyond the Kawarau Bridge, Hanley’s Farm, Double Cone, is back filling,” says Ashley. “We’re seeing growth in enrolments. Certainly there are less people here for tourism, but I don’t think there’s been a huge departure of locals,” says Ashley. “We’re seeing a lot more people moving down here from the North Island in the past year or so, especially people escaping lockdowns in Auckland.” He says government visa changes have also allowed many people to stay on and some are now seeking residency. “Due to the Covid situation people are now much more aware of their health and want to see doctors and nurses.” Managing Covid-19
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Dolly Parton bows out of Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame consideration “I don’t feel that I have earned that right (to be nominated),” says the country legend Dolly Parton is on the list of nominees for this year’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Voting ends on April 29 and Parton is currently in the top five nominees, coming at fourth place, with Duran Duran taking the lead. But Parton, ever the legend, has decided to opt out of consideration because she doesn’t believe she “earned that right.” In a post shared on social media, the iconic performer wrote: “Dolly here! Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right. I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out. I do hope that the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame will understand and be willing to consider me again—if I’m ever worthy. This has, however, inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock ‘n’ roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do! My husband is a total rock ‘n’ roll freak, and has always encouraged me to do one. I wish all the nominees good luck and thank you again for the compliment. Rock on!” AV Club
Ever Forward (Unless Stuck) A massive container ship ran aground last week in the Chesapeake Bay en route from Baltimore, Maryland, to Norfolk, Virginia. The 1,096-foot vessel, named Ever Forward—cousin ship to Ever Given, which ran aground in the Suez Canal last year—became stuck in 25-foot-deep water. No official cause has been announced, but some have suggested the ship missed a waypoint and diverged while turning into the channel. Last year’s six-day maritime traffic jam resulted in an estimated loss of $36B to $60B in global trade. Both ships are owned by Taiwan-based Evergreen Marine. Baltimore.cbslocal.com
Saudi Arabia reportedly considering accepting yuan instead of dollar for oil sales Saudi and Chinese officials are in talks to price some of the Gulf nation’s oil sales in yuan rather than dollars or euros, The Wall Street Journal is reporting, citing people familiar with the matter. The two nations have intermittently discussed the matter, but talks have stepped up in 2022, with Riyadh disgruntled over nuclear negotiations with Iran and the US lack of backing for Saudi Arabia’s military operation in Yemen. Nearly 80 percent of global oil sales are priced in dollars and since the mid1970s the Saudis have exclusively used the dollar for oil trading The talks are the latest effort by Beijing both to make its currency tradeable in international oil markets and strengthen its relationship with the Saudis. Conversely, the Saudi-U.S. relationship has been increasingly frayed since the 2018 assassination of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi which has been catastrophic for both the crown prince’s public relations offensive and relations with Washington. Yahoo News
New England fishermen reel in 12,000-year-old woolly mammoth tooth The crew of a New Hampshire fishing boat was dredging for scallops when they pulled up something unexpected: a 12,000-year-old woolly mammoth tooth. Tim Rider, captain and co-owner of the boat, took the 7-pound [3 kg] item to the University of New Hampshire, where experts identified it. “I always love thinking about the landscape in New England,” Professor Will Clyde said. “With mammoths and mastodons walking around, and in terms of geological times, that wasn’t that long ago.” Rider said he has decided to auction the tooth on eBay and donate the proceeds to World Central Kitchen, a charity working to provide hot meals to refugees from the violence in Ukraine. UPI
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TURNING KIDS LIVES AROUND by Sue Fea
A former Auckland nurse-turned children’s author who’s worked with impoverished Kiwi kids recently published her third book, celebrating the uniqueness of Neuro-diverse (autistic), children. Maree Harris, who now lives in Queenstown with her husband, David Harris, published her latest book, ‘Ollie the Gift’, late last year, as a celebration of their eight-year-old grandchild, Ollie, who is Neuro-diverse.
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Also a talented artist, Maree says she has become acutely aware of the creative flair in Neurodiverse children. While living in Nelson, prior to Queenstown, she would communicate with Ollie and ask him questions. “He’s a boy who works with rhythm, rhyme and sequence,” says Maree. “He surrounds himself with numbers and the numbers have an association with colours. Neurodiverse children are very visionary.” The book, depicting a little penguin called Ollie, who, unaware of danger, lives under a shed near Kaiteriteri Beach in Tasman Bay, is a celebration of the diversity and uniqueness of Neuro-diverse children, says Maree. “They can be very unique as they all offer a different flavour and gift.” Maree believes there’s no point in writing a children’s book that doesn’t have a message and she’s cleverly incorporated an underlying message of value and self-worth into all of her three books. The first, ‘Moana You Are Valued’, came about after Maree spent some time working with Northland doctor Lance O’Sullivan, a Maori doctor renowned for being a strong advocate for Maori healthcare. Maree helped run one of Lance’s medical initiatives in South Auckland – iMOKO, a digital diagnostic medical programme that ensured the predominantly Maori and Pacific Island children in the local primary school received medical treatment for various topical ailments. “There’s certainly some extreme poverty there and a lot of these children’s parents were either emotionally or physically absent,” she says.
Local children’s author and artist Maree Harris with the three children’s books she’s launched so far.
This led to the need to deal with the resulting behaviour outworking in the children during the clinic. Community initiatives would supply breakfast for some children at the school, including attending to some personal cares to ensure the children were as prepared as possible for the day’s learning. Out of that experience she wrote her first book, ‘Moana You Are Valued’, about a little Maori girl who was bullied at school and the process of her realising her importance and value. Her second book, Samuel – ‘A Call To Destiny’ came about while she was living in the Tasman
region helping care for her elderly father. “We watched the journey of an oyster catcher and how protective the parent birds were,” she says. “They were continually trying to protect the unhatched chick.” There’s an underlying theme throughout all three books of love, identity, purpose and selfworth, which Maree believes many children are desperately in need of. While also a talented artist, she didn’t illustrate her own books. They have been beautifully illustrated by Nelson illustrator Polly Rabbits. “She’s an extraordinarily gifted woman and she brought my imagination to life in vivid colour,” says Maree. Maree only discovered her own artistic talents about 10 years ago while visiting an art gallery in Florence during her honeymoon in Tuscany. “We were staying with a couple of Museum Architects who managed Renaissance work coming in to exhibitions. They offered us their apartment to go and see a Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition in Florence.” It stirred a love of art in Maree, who, five years later, took a year off to study creativity in the form of sculpting and painting in Hamilton. “I never thought I’d write books either,” she says. “It’s only happened in the last two years and through the process I discovered that I too could be classified as ‘Neuro-diverse’! However, despite this Maree has always been able to write creatively and is a wonderful storyteller. As for Ollie, well he has been “incredibly excited” that Maree has told his story through a little penguin. “He said to me, ‘Oh Maree, we could do a series of books and take Ollie on adventures. He could get caught up in the boot of Maree and David’s car and end up in Queenstown in the snow!’” So who knows – a fourth book could be on the way!
Eight-year-old Ollie, who inspired Maree’s latest book ‘Ollie The Gift’.
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Arts+Culture Rejuvenation takes time: Artist’s journey to create an inspiring mural by Bethany Rogers
Contemporary artist and activist Tess Sheerin is back in Queenstown transforming one of the most prominent bare walls in town.
“Danny invited Lynda and Phil up for the summer. Lynda came to see me and she saw me at my worst.
The ‘Rejuvenate’ mural covers the 33-metres-long and 6.5-metres-high wall overlooking the Athol Street car park.
“Then, a little while later, Lynda asked me if I wanted to paint a wall, this wall, and that there was no pressure but the opportunity was there when I was ready.”
It’s been a long time coming, but after years of dreaming and planning, through a mental breakdown and a pandemic, the project – at last – is almost complete. Originally from Christchurch, Tess has travelled and created art around the world. While living in the UK, she created art from broken, washedup surfboards and her art began to become more activist and driven by real-world issues. In 2015, Tess created the ‘Drainbow Trout’ mural on Earl Street. The mural was the first in a series painted in towns and cities across New Zealand, aiming to get people thinking about our impact on the environment. But Tess has had her eye on the Athol Street wall for a while. “I had my eye on that wall back in 2013. I drew a bunch of mock-ups, but nothing came of it. A couple of years later, I went on to do the Drainbow Trout, but I kept thinking about the Athol Street wall,” explains Tess. “I then met Lynda Hensman at the Arts Centre and she invited me to an art show at the Ivy Box Gallery. There, I met Phil Hensman. The Hensman family own that wall so I said to Phil that if they ever wanted that wall painted, could they please think of me. “[…] I’ve always thought: what is going on there? It’s a disgustingly blank area and it has so much potential. “It felt like that after the Christchurch earthquakes – there were so many blank walls and all of a sudden people would fill them with colour. When your mind is working that way, you walk around seeing these blank walls and you think: Oh! That has potential, I could do this or that here.” After speaking with Phil and Lynda Hensman, Tess went on to e murals in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. In 2018, she suffered a breakdown and moved back to Christchurch to recover. “It wasn’t directly related to the art… but it’s hard being an artist. There’s the uncertainty and isolation that come with it. We’ve seen that a lot during the pandemic, but that’s everyday life for artists.” By chance, Tess connected with Lynda and Phil’s daughter, Danny, who was living in Christchurch at the time.
Tess took time to think about it and develop her ideas. She began sketching ideas and concepts just as New Zealand was plunged into its first lockdown. “This is definitely pandemic artwork.” It took about a year to complete the concepts and get resource consent to start the project. Tess uses gesso release, an unusual technique for murals because it’s time-consuming and very labour intensive. The Hensman family, friends and local artists have been visiting to help out and lend support. The Rejuvenate mural’s theme is all about mental wellbeing. It is being painted in recognition of The Key to Life Charitable Trust, which offers free counselling support (you can donate here: gumbootfriday.org.nz). The mural features three characters, each representative of a key stepping stone to better mental wellness. Noah the Moa reminds us to express gratitude for what we have before it is too late. Karma the Kiwi reminds us to slow down and be kind to ourselves. Balance the Bee is about the balance of life, and respect for every individual. “Connecting with nature is a proven way to improve our mental health,” Tess says of the characters she’s chosen. “The whole thing is about brightening up the space and keeping people up during a difficult time. […] The aim is to inspire empathy and remove the stigma around mental health issues.”
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Post. The Postcard Show The Queenstown Arts Centre is opening a brand-new show on Thursday 24th March entitled POST. The Postcard Show - a group show where all of the pieces are A5 (postcard size) or smaller. The ethos of the show is to fill the gallery with hundreds of pieces or art. Art made by raw beginners through to the region’s best and brightest - kids, adults and everyone in between. The pieces are multi medium - from pencil, ink, water colours, mixed media, photography, spray paint, collage - and more! The reach of this show is far beyond The Whakatipu – with works of several Ukrainian artists who have sent their work from their wartorn homeland. These pieces depict the tranquillity of what has been so recently lost and remind us of the importance of what we have. All proceeds from the sale of these pieces will go towards humanitarian efforts in The Ukraine. We’ll also be taking donations if people would like to contribute more. Thursday March 24th is the opening night where all are welcome to come, see the art and celebrate our arts community. Thursday kicks off at 5pm when the current Arts Society members along with any future members will come together for an informal information session about the future of the arts centre and at 6pm everyone is welcome to visit the show. Details: When March 24- April 3 @ The Queenstown Arts Centre Opening night - Thursday 24 March from 6pm Opening night nibbles and drinks will be available Vaccine passes required for all events and to visit the gallery.
What’s On Recollections May Vary Recollections May Vary is a group exhibition that examines representations of landscape from awry. The exhibition pokes at the idea of ‘landscape’ and presents a range of contemporary art practice that sees artists take a unique, uneasy, or individual slant on this art historical genre. The exhibition presents a body of work by celebrated Australian photographer Bill Henson joined by five other artists whose work offers a similar take, emphasising that landscapes are culture before they are nature. Starkwhite Queenstown 7 Earl Street Tuesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm On now until Mid-April Image: Bill Henson KMC SH38 N3B 1998–2021, 1998–2021
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Another coup for Arrowtown distillery by Staff Reporter
Two Central Otago builders, Hamish Bourke and Stuart Clark, have picked up another two international awards for their gin, Rifters, that’s distilled in their Arrowtown shed The pair have just won Bronze medals at the London Spirits Competition for Rifters Original Dry and Quartz gins.
The London Spirits Competition seeks to single out spirit brands that consumers really want to buy and have a clear market value for trade buyers. Next in their sights is the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition where they hope to have the same success as last year. “San Francisco is the largest competition of its kind in the world – anyone who is anyone in the spirit world knows about it. The Judging panel is among the most respected and experienced experts in the spirits industry.” Bourke says the Quartz Gin that won gold last year is basically Central Otago in a bottle. “We forage the botanicals from the property so it features genuinely local flavours including wild thyme, elderberry and manuka. Our water supply comes from the lakes and rivers of the Southern Alps so it’s a great, fresh drop.” Flavours change seasonally although it’s the same ingredients. The Rifters team picked their botanicals in spring so the ingredients have more floral notes that contribute to an enhanced freshness in this batch. “Although there is that slight seasonal change. We are always doing our best for consistency,” Bourke says.
Rifters distillers Hamish Bourke and Stuart Clark
Bourke says they’re stoked. “We’re just a little distillery in Central Otago, relatively new to the gin world and still distilling in our shed. While we take a lot of care to create a worldclass gin, we can’t quite believe winning international awards.” It’s not the first time Rifters has attracted acclaim on the world stage – they won gold and silver medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition last year. “Winning these competitions is huge. It means we can be confident Rifters is up there with the best gins in the world and we’re able to begin building an international reputation.
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don’t forget THE KIDS by Sue Fea
Two years of constant Covid restrictions, limitations, Zoom classes and mask wearing, now coupled with the threat of war, have all been taking their toll on increasing numbers of Wakatipu children.
be worn and they’re wondering if Mum and Dad’s business is going to survive. It’s not good for kids’ wellbeing,” he says, noting fortunately there’s been no concern among his students about the war in Ukraine.
While kids are normally very resilient and bounce back from hardship and difficulty, local school principals and school counsellors note an increase in anxiousness among students of all ages.
There’s been no inter-school sports or athletic meets or regional competitions, which kids thrive on, says Queenstown Primary School principal Fiona Cavanagh. Six school camps have already had to be postponed until the end of the year.
There’s a lot of hard work gone in to ensuring local kids’ mental health is well supported through these times, but in two years the Wakatipu has doubled its Social Workers in Schools programme to two full-time social workers. Social Workers in Schools social worker Fee Stephenson says a mental health nurse will also begin running groups in primary schools soon too as part of the programme. There’s been great support at all ages, which is a real positive, she says. “Children have been supporting each other when they feel worried, sharing techniques they’ve learned to help worried friends.” Normally only available to lower decile schools, the programme was introduced to the Wakatipu – a decile 10 area, in 2020, after urgent calls from the community for help. Various community funding has helped support original seed funding from the Education Ministry to get the programme off the ground. “We’ve had a lot more referrals right from the start of the term this year,” says Fee. “Parents are trying their hardest in challenging circumstances, but as adults if we’re overwhelmed our mechanisms are not the best and while we try to stay strong for our kids sometimes we wobble,” she says. “Sometimes our kids wobble too.” The greatest affected group are the nine, 10 and 11-year-olds with problems arising in areas like self-esteem, friendship issues and low mood. “I think anxiousness and worry, how to cope with those big feelings, is quite high at the moment.” It’s important to have balance as parents and to be supportive and truthful, she says, not overwhelming kids with what can’t be controlled. With increased anxiousness among children about the Russian invasion of Ukraine adults need to be aware of their talk and what’s on television while kids are present. “Have those honest conversations,” says Fee. “It’s good to have a set time to talk about worries each day, or write them down, and talk to Mum and Dad, but try to stay in the moment.” Principals agree that some kids, depending on age, just aren’t good at reading social cues and masks covering facial expressions pose a great challenge. It’s also hard to hear teachers and peers and pick up what’s being said. However, they say kids of all ages are pretty resilient….”more than we give credit for and more than some adults,” says Shotover Primary School principal Ben Witheford. The demand for in-school counselling has definitely grown though. “Kids crave social connection, being able to hang out with mates and that’s socially important for their development,” says Ben. There’s a whole world of uncertainty – home’s not the same, Covid’s around, masks must
Local sports venues and clubs impose their own restrictions meaning that in some cases students who aren’t vaccinated are unable to play sport. Others students may be able to practise, but not compete, however, an upcoming law change will enable some greater access to sport. “The government’s realised that some students were missing out and clearly signalled that from March 15 school students don’t need to be vaccinated to play sport,” says Wakatipu High School principal Steve Hall. However, some venues still require vaccination. “It doesn’t affect a large number, but we’ve tried to include these kids in practises, rehearsals or training,” says Steve, a former Outward Bound boss. “We tried really hard to make those things happen as much as we could as it’s really important for kids. There’s definitely been missing out on national or regional competitions for some students and there’s been disappointment at a higher level.” Three-day Greenstone camps had to be replaced with local day trips this year. Despite the restrictions and upheaval Steve says they’ve focused heavily on pushing extracurricular activities. “Our community values that stuff and we’ve bucked the trend with a five percent growth in participation from our students in the past two years.” “Kids are not only dealing with Covid issues, but the war between Russia and Ukraine,” says Fiona, who sits on the board for Central Lakes Family Services. “We’re definitely finding there’s more anxiety in children about what’s going on as they’re technology savvy. We need to be aware and nurture these kids and inform parents when we’re aware of this.” Steve agrees. In a multicultural community like Queenstown, war in Ukraine and the anniversary of the Christchurch Mosque attacks have only added pressure to the constant “background noise” of the Covid crisis,” he says. “However, the majority of our kids have coped remarkably well and shown amazing resilience.” Masks have been a big issue, especially for new students settling in, and the school has decided regular mask breaks are vital for staff and students.
HOW TO PROOF YOUR KIDS • Normalise worry as a feeling – name it if needed. “Mr Worry” is here. • Unconditional one on one time without distractions, 10 to 15 minutes daily, not focused on worry, (child-led game, Lego, drawing, colouring). • Children can have a ‘worry space’. Use ‘worry box’ for 10 minutes ‘worry time’ at a set time a few times a week, or as necessary. When you close the box the worries are ‘done’. The box holds the worries until next worry time. • Focus on things the child does have control over. • Regular gratitude practice. Encourage more positive thinking (e.g. before bed each night share three things grateful for from the day) • Parents support each other and recognise when the other may need time out. • If issues arise at bedtime, shift the focus from worries to a positive – “when I see you in the morning we will...” • It is important to talk afterwards about any big feelings that may present, such as angry outbursts. In that moment, children are unable to rationalise, and so it’s important to talk afterwards about what they were feeling, what you noticed, and what could be done differently next time. • If a ‘big worry problem’ arises, brainstorm it: – What is it? – Think of every possible solution (even the craziest) – How will each make you feel / pros and cons of each – Which is the best? – Plan what they can do – Has it worked? If not, what else to try next?
Meanwhile, for some unvaccinated parents in the community it’s been a concern not being able to accompany younger children to swimming lessons at district council-run, vaccination pass policy venues as well. One mum says even the outdoor Arrowtown Pool was off limits to her as her six-year-old daughter had to be accompanied by an adult. “I know of some people who hired vaccinated babysitters to take their kids, but we decided we’d skip lessons this summer so our daughter has missed out, as has her baby sister,” the mum says. “We’re surrounded by water, rivers and lakes, and it’s really important to learn to swim.” She, and other parents like her, are hoping for an ease of restrictions soon, she says.
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Pushing the envelope by Paul Taylor
Queenstown Lakes snowboarders and skiers continue to take the world by storm. Olympic gold, silver and bronze medallist Zoi Sadowski-Synnott added another win to her season, taking the top spot at the TAE Natural Selection at Baldface, British Columbia. The Wānaka 21-year-old went head-to-head with American snowboarder Elena Hight on the steep Scary Cherry slope, a freerider’s dream with 80 massive natural drops, kickers and other features spread throughout the famously powder coated, 40°-plus slope. She landed some massive tricks throughout the day, including a frontside 360 and huge wildcat on her final run when she’d already done enough to take the win. She was rewarded with her top score of the day for her efforts, a 90.00. Sadowski-Synnott, who won gold and silver in the slopestyle and big air at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, now moves on to the final stop of the Natural Selection tour in Alaska. Hoping to follow in her footsteps, albeit on skis, will be Queenstown’s Ruby Andrews, who won the freeski slopestyle title at the FIS Park and Pipe Junior World Championships in Switzerland last week.
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott in action. Photo: Dustin Lalik / Natural Selection
Boult added that he has been discussing appropriate recognition for the local athletes who competed at both this year’s Winter Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. “They are an inspiration to us all and I’m sure their success will attract even more people from across the country to head to our local ski fields this winter.” Meanwhile, Queenstown’s Olympic alpine skier Alice Robinson rounded off her season with an 18th place finish at the Super-G World Cup in France on Thursday. Ruby Andrews on the podium. Photo: Snowsports NZ
The competition marked the 17-year-old’s return to competition following two years rehabbing a knee injury sustained in 2020. “I could not be happier to take the win here at Leysin today! Feels so good to be back on the podium after not competing for two years! Thanks to everyone who made this possible,” she wrote on social media.
Robinson came firing out of the start gate and set a great pace down the course, reaching speeds up to 90kmh. She skied a solid run, but a slight bobble towards the end cost her almost a second of valuable time, finishing +1.49 behind the winner, Ragnhild Mowinckel of Norway. The 20-year-old will now take a well-earned break after a mixed season as she pushed to expand her racing skills from Giant Slalom into the Super-G and also downhill. She’ll be back training in the coming months.
Andrews started her first run with a technical back swap on the rainbow rail before lacing together a solid jump section and finishing off with a 270 onto the final rail. She was rewarded 85.40 by the judges for this run, her score remaining untouchable for the remainder of the event. Queenstown 16-year-old Harper Souness finished in fifth position in the men’s freeski slopestyle finals, while Wānaka 18-year-old Luca Harrington finished in thirteenth position, having earlier taken silver in the big air. Double Paralympic medallist and Wānaka resident Adam Hall arrived back at Queenstown Airport on Wednesday, along with Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) Chef de Mission Jane Stevens, and coaches Ben Adams and Scott Palmer. Hall added a further two bronze medals to his collection at the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games following a gold medal at Vancouver 2010, and a gold and a bronze at PyeongChang 2018. He was welcomed home by Queenstown’s mayor Jim Boult, who paid tribute to his “mind-boggling” achievements. “I also congratulate Adam’s fellow Wānaka resident, Corey Peters for his outstanding effort at Beijing where he won gold and silver medals, their teammate Aaron Ewen, and all the coaches and support staff at both PNZ and Snow Sports NZ.”
Adam Hall at Queenstown Airport. Photo: QAC
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Queenstowner takes World Cup slopestyle win by Paul Taylor
Tiarn Collins has won a FIS Snowboard Slopestyle World Cup event in the Czech Republic. Queenstown’s 22-year-old Winter Olympian is now in the top spot on the World Cup leader board with just one event to go for the 2021/22 season.
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Beautifully designed apartment located in the very sought-after Jacks Point Spacious apartment with walking distance to town
Family home in sunny Kelvin Heights Spacious modern home in Shotover
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We get your property rented! Contact the leasing experts at Housemart to rent and look after your property. 03 442 3815
Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Podium [L-R] William Mathisen (2nd), Tiarn Collins (1st), Luke Winkelmann (3rd). Photos: FIS Snowboarding
Friday’s victory in Spindleruv Mlyn is the second World Cup win of his career. The course was a little different to what’s usually seen on the World Cup circuit, with just one rail feature at the top of the course and a second rail feature inserted halfway down between jumps. Qualifying through to the finals second in his heat, Collins knew he would have to give it everything to land atop the podium in the 16-man final. Sitting in sixth dropping into his second and final run, he laced together a technical run that he executed to near perfection to the delight of the crowd cheering on from the bottom. The judges rewarded him with a 90.25, the only score in the 90s handed out. William Mathisen (SWE) and Luke Winkelmann (USA) rounded out the podium in second and third respectively. The finals event of the FIS World Cup season will be going down this weekend in Silvaplana, Switzerland, with Collins in action alongside other Kiwi Snowboard and Freeski athletes.
LAKES WEEKLY POLL LWB regularly polls locals on issues affecting our region. This weeks responses are below.
Do you agree with the government opening the borders to Australian visitors next month? Yes 92% | No 3% | Unsure 5%
Are you intending on taking an overseas holiday in the next 12 months?
Yes 63% | No 23% | Unsure 14%
Have you visited Queenstown’s CBD in the last 14 days?
Yes 75% | No 24% | Unsure 1%
Has the increase in petrol prices reduced the amount you use the car?
Yes 57% | No 30% | Unsure 13%
With Omicron now present in Queenstown, are you going out less frequently?
Yes 52% | No 44% | Unsure 4%
Did you attend Luma last year? Yes 70% | No 30%
YES Tiarn Collins in action on the Slopestyle Course in Spindleruv Mlyn, Czech Republic
NO
UNSURE
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We are on the hunt for a Vehicle Detailer to join us, the market leader in ‘New Mobility and offering innovative, flexible vehicle solutions to New Zealanders. SIXT is an innovative global company that has joined forces with the Giltrap Group. SIXT is the first true ‘New Mobility’ service of its kind bringing Kiwis new flexible vehicle solutions with a variety of services that can be tailored to suits people’s individual mobility needs. About the Role: We are looking for a motivated and genuine team player to prepare our fleet prior to rent. Vehicle presentation, safety checks, and thorough cleaning and sanitising are very important to us and key to the service we offer our customers. This full-time position, based at our Frankton location, is 40 hours per week working on a rotating roster across 7 days between our operational hours from 06: 30 am to 8:30 pm (please only apply if you are able to commit to a roster and have a full driver’s license). Weekend and public holiday work is often a part of the roster. Hourly wage of NZ$22.75 is on offer for the right candidate. What We Offer: You’ll be part of a New Zealand-owned company that is working hard to be at the cutting edge of mobility. We offer training, ongoing support, and real career prospects. • Competitive rate • Extensive and free CARE program catered towards BODY MIND & SUPPORT • Kiwisaver employer contribution • Genuine prospects for promotion To apply, please contact Gary McDougall, gary.mcdougall@sixt.nz
A new role? Want to join our great team at Novotel Queenstown? We have hours for: Chef de Partie, Room attendants, F&B staff, Porters, Handy person, • • • •
Seasonal role for the winter months Flexible days and hours to suit you Part time on an on-going basis, short term casual basis to suit you Options of Full time to build your careers
Fun team, learning opportunities, uniform provided & laundered, meals included during your shift, social club – come and join us & work your way with Accor Email catherine.monaghan@accor.com
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REQUIRED NOW!!!!!! Skilled and Unskilled Labourers
ROOM ATTENDANTS HOUSE PERSON
Looking for casual, temporary or long term work??
PUBLIC AREA CLEANER
Queenstown Personnel and Labour Hire are looking for labourers for a variety of jobs around Queenstown with an immediate start.
QT Queenstown & Rydges Queenstown has an excellent opportunity for room attendants to join our friendly team.
Contact Sharleen - 027 778 7377 or email sharleen@qtplabour.co.nz
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.
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
CHEF DE PARTIE QT Queenstown is looking for an experienced CDP to join the creative kitchen team • Minimum of 3 years experienced is required in highly regarded kitchens/restaurants • Must be available to work a 7 day rotating roster including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
Busy winery restaurant in Arrowtown daytime hours
Kitchenhand
• Have an industry qualification
Full time
• Be available for an immediate start
Immediate start
• Great opportunities for career progression
Hard working / great work ethic
If this sounds like you, please apply to: Ryan_Henley@evt.com
Work visa required. Permanent role Vaccinated- as per government policies.
Waiter / Waitresses Full time Permanent role Must have 2 years strong hospo experience across all aspects within a restaurant Work visa required Vaccinated- as per government policies.
Sales Person We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working person to join our sales team at our Info & Track and LOTR stores on Shotover Street. The successful candidate will: • • • •
Possess great and proven sales skills Be able to communicate well in English Be computer literate Previous experience selling ski is an advantage • Have a keen eye for cleanliness and presentation • Have the right to work in NZ
Please email your CV with a covering letter to exec@nomadsafaris.co.nz to apply.
Great remuneration Full training provided Email your CV to deb@akarua-artisan.nz
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Front of House Staff 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.
Reservations & Dispatch Coordinator If you are a good multitasker, have an eye for detail and enjoy a busy working environment… we are looking for you!
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.
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
Morning Work @ Raeward Fresh Between 6am-10am, 5 days a week. We are looking for an experienced Chef / Baker to make an assortment of muffins, scones, sweet and savoury tarts for our busy café. Also help our chefs with general café baking and daily food preparations. Phone Angela on 03 442 4161 to discuss role or email shopqueenstown@raewardfresh-si.co.nz
Maintenance Supervisor Housekeeping Supervisor Room Attendants F&B Supervisor Restaurant Supervisor F&B Attendants Night Porter Night Auditor/ Night porter 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.
A position has become available in our organisation for a person who has a great telephone manner, exceptional time management and communication skills, and the ability to work unsupervised. The position is full-time with set rostered shifts, 4 days per week (some flexibility required from time to time). The role includes providing excellent customer service over the phone and email, operational procedures such as scheduling drivers and vehicles, and administration tasks such as making bookings and maintaining the reservation system. There will also be some cleaning involved. Requirements: • • • •
Good written and oral English Computer literate A valid work visa A driving license is preferred, although not essential • Immediate start To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to exec@nomadsafaris.co.nz
Check out everything we have on offer: https://millenniumcareers.co.nz/Careers
Or email your CV & Visa status qtnhr@millenniumhotels.com
Platinum Villas is a 36 three bedroom luxury apartment property located on Fernhill, we are seeking applicants for: Full-time & Part-time Positions
Maintenance & Grounds Technician Housekeeping Superstar
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If hospitality is your passion and you are looking for a change, then we want to hear from you. We are a small friendly team, offering excellent pay rates, great conditions, and a property you will be proud to be part of. Applicants must be able to legally work in NZ. Positions
include
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Applications to admin@platinumqueenstown.co.nz
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Amazing job opportunities alert! We have the following roles up for grabs:
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.
• Housekeepers • Kitchen Hand • Cellar Door Supervisor (Wine knowledge required)
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• Sommelier • Host/Greeter
(part-time weekend work)
• Spa Therapist • HR Manager To apply, email hr@gibbstonvalley.com We look forward to hearing from you!
Accommodation available in Arrowtown To apply send you CV and covering letter to hello@theforkandtap.co.nz
Come and join our fun team of cleaning and maintenance experts! • Full and part time positions available! • Great pay rates! • Must be able to work weekends! • Fit, fun, fast and effective! Email slithytoves33@gmail.com
CSR / Groomer plus shuttle driver Rental Operations Agent Working on the counter and driving vehicles as required by the business. ROAs also support their colleagues on the counter by cleaning, preparing and parking vehicles for rent. Identifying and reporting vehicle damage is also a key responsibility. In the service facility Rental Operations Agents (ROAs) ensure our customers have a positive experience of Apex by providing a superb level of customer service. Achieving sales and Net Promoter Score (NPS) targets are integral to the position. Requirements: • Valid full NZ Driving licence • Previous relevant customer service experience • Must be able to work in a team as well as off own initiative • Computer proficient • Fluent level of written and spoken English • Previous experience in the rental industry an advantage • Must be currently holding a valid work visa This position will be required to be performed by an individual that is fully vaccinated. My Vaccine Passes will be required to be verified at the time of an interview. To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to Christine Moore Christine.moore@apexrentals.co.nz
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
Full-time and part-time positions available.
Chefs/Cooks, Baristas, Front of House and Kitchen Hands for Odelay cafe and our new town location Marmolada. Valid work visa and vaccinated status reqd. Call or email Ed Devereux on odelaycafe@yahoo.co.nz or 021 280 2425 anytime to discuss.
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We are Hiring! We are looking for Qualified Carpenters and Builders –LBP certification (desirable but not essential), to join the growing MODBOX team. These opportunities are ideal for builders & carpenters at different ages & stages of their careers. • Mature-aged, qualified tradespeople with foreman experience who are looking to take a step back from being on-tools & want to be part of nurturing the new talent & help shape & train the apprentices towards their final qualifications, • Those that are almost at Level 4 and just about to qualify, are encouraged to apply. • Fantastic work locations in beautiful Queenstown & surrounding areas • A competitive package based on experience; skill set & tools supplied • A dynamic, structured and expanding business with room for growth with the business • Positive team culture focused on high standards & success • Support for training and education to formalise existing and further qualifications • Flexible working arrangements with overtime available • Great work/life balance with social activities and functions through the year
This 20 hour a week position will be based in our community youth centre with a fun vibrant team of people who provide a variety of professional youth support services, programmes, activities and events in the Whakatipu Basin for our young people. • General Reception Duties (phones, emails) • Office administrative support for the management team • Creating and distributing information about our services, programmes and initiatives • Planning and organisational support for our team • Health and Safety requirements • Maintenance and updates of the website This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team and utilise your strong administration skills while working for an organisation that at its heart is about support and developing the youth of the Whakatipu district. Person specifications:
Skills required:
• • • • •
Whakatipu Youth Trust have a weekly part-time position available for someone who is a champion of office happiness, an admin rockstar and receptionist extraordinaire!
Key tasks:
What we offer:
• • • •
Champion of office happiness
Proven experience as a carpenter (LBP desirable but not essential) Hands-on work experience within a similar building company Collaborative approach when working within a team environment Demonstrated proficiency in using electrical and manual equipment & measurement tools Proficiency in reading technical documents & drawings Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions Comfortable with working at heights, and physically fit Well-developed computer skills Valid driver’s licence
If you like the sound of what we are offering and would like to apply, please send a cover letter and current CV to natalie@ejwheeldonconsulting.co.nz to commence your application.
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Approachable, bubbly personality and a sense of fun Positive attitude and strong work ethic Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Previous office administration experience essential and website expertise an advantage • Ability to work with and relate to young people and their whanau • Strong time management skills If you are interested please email jacqui@whakatipuyouthtrust.co.nz for a job application form and description.
BAR MANAGER COCKTAIL SPECIALIST / MIXOLOGIST WITH MANA REQUIRED 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! Fast, clean, happy and sober is a must! Send a resume to warren.ratana@gmail.com Lets have a chat, you could be our new star!!!
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WORK IN PARADISE 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. • • • • • • • •
RECEPTION SUPERVISOR CHEF DE PARTIE KITCHEN HAND BARISTA EXPERIENCED WAIT STAFF HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT BEAUTY & MASSAGE THERAPIST LAUNDRY ATTENDANT / VAN DRIVER
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. Begin your Millbrook journey today and apply! www.mymillbrook.co.nz You must have a valid NZ Work Visa to apply.
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Retail Store Manager - Walter Peak As RealNZ embarks on our journey to become a Conservation & Sustainability Company enabled by Tourism, we are aware our retail space needs to join this journey too. We are looking for a visionary, someone who can recognise the opportunity our General Store at Walter Peak brings as we look to reimagine our offering. We are looking for a unicorn! A leader with demonstrated retail skills and a passion for partnering with brands who align with our vision to deliver Aotearoa’s most memorable experiences (and products) in a sustainable fashion. You’ll be responsible for the procurement of clothing, homewares and giftware as well as instore merchandising, optimising the General Store’s presence and building displays. For more information and to apply, check out our Careers Page www.realnz.com/en/careers/
experience in quality establishments, be passionate about great food and service, and be a reliable team member.
must be legally entitled to work in NZ.
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Great new bakery, family French Bakery is opening soon inis Remarkables French patisserie and coffee waiting Great new family Bakery is opening soon parkFrench shopping centre.
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for you inin Remarkables park towncentre. centre. Remarkables park shopping We are looking for the right person to join our team and take on the We can offer you the possibility to learn more about french bread can offer you the possibility to learn more about french bread and pâtisserie. We are looking forand : pâtisserie. position of Cellar Door Manager. This position involves organizing and
coordinating the hosting of tastings in the Cellar Door, order processing, You must be motivated, smily and friendly. You must be motivated, smily and friendly. wine dispatch, internet sales and running Chard Farm’s wine club. should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. - You Cashier/Barista You should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We have a lot of option available for you. The successful applicant will have good organisational and multi tasking - Pastry chef and have a professional, friendly and welcoming manner and be We have a lot of (assistant) option available for you. e looking for cashiers, baristas, bakers, (assistant) pastryskills chefs - Baker assistant able to lead, organise and build a top level Cellar Door sales team. and everyone else who want to take part of this new adventure. We are looking for cashiers, baristas, (assistant) bakers, A solid understanding of CRM and sales as well as general computer Just let uschefs knowand what you areelse capable of. to take (assistant) everyone who to want literacy is required. A keen interest in wine would be an advantage. Full time and pastry part time available, must be available work on email : marion@maboulangerie.co.nz Social media skills would be useful. ofathis new adventure. the week end, mustpart have right to work in NZ . to apply or for further information
Just let us know what you are capable of.
Email Email: : contact@maboulangerie.co.nz marion@maboulangerie.co.nz To apply ororfor information to apply for further further information
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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)
Need someone now? There are currently over 300 willing jobseekers ready to work in the Queenstown area.
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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.
We are looking for
Guaranteed 30 hour a week and great rates of pay
Front of House
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
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 • Guest Services Agent
• Hotel Porters (Day/Night) • Room Attendants (Mid-Autumn start) • Food and Beverage Attendants (Mid-Autumn start) • Maintenance Technician/Handyperson • Kitchenhand
INTERESTED?
Competitive starting rate of $24 per hour. 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.
Or come and see us upstairs at the Steamer Wharf.
The Bunker is looking for
Amisfield Restaurant & Cellar Door located at Lake Hayes in Queenstown, provides their guests with the ultimate wine and food experience. Our team are dynamic, creative, friendly and talented, coming together to showcase the best wine and food New Zealand has to o�fer.
Chefs Looking for a change? We have a great opportunity here in Queenstown for the busy winter season.
We are looking for like individuals to join our team:
Looking for Chefs of all levels.
Waitsta�f Cellar Door Host
Dinner service only great team environment with amazing wages and benefits.
And there’s a barrel load of benefits when it comes to working with Amisfield including great pay rates, generous wine allowance, discounts on our wine, dining, golf and yoga, free health insurance, designer uniforms and yummy sta�f meals. Jump online to join our team www.amisfield.co.nz/careers
The restaurant is very well known and we offer work life balance. Flick me a msg for further details. www.thebunker.co.nz
Painter
chef@thebunker.co.nz
We require an in house painter for a small accommodation property to complete the repaint of several one and 2 bedroom apartments. Experience is a must in order to be successful in this role, you will need to be a confident painter with the ability to work with minimal supervision, and be able to meet deadlines. All paint and tools will be supplied. We expect up to a year's worth of work with all weekends off or a flexible work week as long as deadlines are met. Start date 19 April 2022. turnerh@queenstown.co.nz
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Dispatch Manager – Bidfood Queenstown 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. 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
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.
• With knowledge of the wider foodservice industry however whilst preferable is not a deal breaker
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.
• Who understands the ethos of customer service whilst providing support to other departments to ensure our customer service standards are maintained.
To find out more, please visit our Careers page www.amisfield.co.nz
• 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
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. 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.
POSITION AVAILABLE Wall cladding / Roofing / Maintenance
Must have practical hands on knowledge of Building materials, power/hand tools. Own vehicle, flexible work hrs, $$ for the right person.
Txt 020 410 13470 for call back
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Maintenance Technician Permanent/Full Time (40 hours per week) Queenstown Kia Ora! Are you a Mechanic or Engineer looking for a refreshing, exciting change? This is your chance to be part of the Shotover Jet maintenance team – We are looking for a Maintenance Technician who takes pride in their work. You will be based in our workshop located on Arthurs Point, Queenstown. At Shotover Jet every day is different, bringing unique challenges within our dynamic maintenance environment. Day-to-day you could find yourself diagnosing, servicing, and building our boats while ensuring they meet the highest industry standards. We operate a fleet of eight, twin engine jet boats, a range of light vehicles, commercial vehicles, plant and equipment. Shotover Jet is an iconic Queenstown operator, we have exclusive rights to carry visitors on a breath-taking jet boat ride through the stunning scenery and unique narrow canyons of the Shotover River, featuring exhilarating 360° spins! Now is your chance to be part of New Zealand’s exciting tourism transformation as we open back up to the world! A little bit about you We’re after someone who has: • Mechanical, Engineering Trade Certificate or relevant trade-based qualification • Ability to carry out diagnostics of marine combustion engines, vehicles, and other plant on site • Can demonstrate a high level of workmanship with the ability to read and interpret drawings and service manuals • Positive attitude toward systems, documentation, and process requirements • Knowledge of asset management software packages (would be advantageous) • General engineering skills, ability to use and operate Lathe, Mill, MIG, TIG welders with experience working with Aluminium and Stainless-Steel materials (would be advantageous) • Commitment to maintaining high standards of Health and Safety in the workplace • Availability to work weekends and public holidays to meet operational requirements
• “Role up ya’ sleeves” - Can-Do positive attitude with a commonsense approach! What’s in it for you? • Competitive hourly rate (included medical insurance) • All tools supplied • On-going training, including training from engine manufacturers and parts suppliers • Experience working in a unique environment • Company discounts • An awesome place to work on the beautiful Shotover river! Over three million people have experienced the worldfamous Shotover Jet – and how cool would it be to play a part in delighting the next three million?! The successful applicant will have a strong affinity for the needs and aspirations of our ultimate stakeholders, Ngái Tahu whánui. If you have any questions, please contact Louis Bolter on 027 239 7910 Keen? Haere mai, hit APPLY NOW! https://mahi.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/ jobdetails?ajid=Dy4v7&preview Shotover Jet is based in Arthurs Point, Queenstown – feel free to pop in, take a look around and see what we do at Shotover Jet. Shotover Jet is a unique and safe place to work, we’d like to keep it that way. Before starting with us, you’ll go through a range of checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Looking to find out a little bit more about us? Check us out here: http://www.ngaitahutourism.co.nz/ With current border and quarantine restrictions in place, Te Rúnanga Group are unable to consider applications from candidates that do not currently have the right to live and work in New Zealand. To be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, you should be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid work visa. Please check the New Zealand Immigration website for the most up to date information.
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QUALIFIED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN 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.
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
Must have a valid work visa to apply. Please call Donny on 03 442 4188 or email your CV and covering letter to automotivesolutions1@xtra.co.nz to apply.
Full in house training will be provided no experience necessary. Must have 2.5 years’ experience in floor grinding/polishing.
Want An Exciting New Opportunity for you and your partner? 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 Holiday Park Assistant Managers machinery. Capable of working on their own if needs be. Must be reliable and physically fit We offer a great basic wage package potential to grow within the Required For Live-In Role as a really demanding job. company. Company vehicle for the right candidate. Are you a couple that needs a new start?… Full clean drivers licence required. Must have a valid work visa! Pay negotiable. Please Email CV to info@queenstownconcretegrinding.com 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 Please email Must have Valid work visa in NZ. the shores of Lake Taupo (between the townships of Turangi and Taupo) info@queenstownconcretegrinding.com for an Assistant Manager couple to come and live on site. Our ideal candidates must be friendly, reliable, trustworthy and outgoing. The successful applicants main role would include overseeing the daily running of a holiday park on the managers days off as well as serving of guests, reception, admin, cleaning, through to mowing of lawns, grounds care, painting and general maintenance throughout the park. This would be a full-time position for both of you with an average of 45 hours per week each including subsided accommodation on site with a stunning view of Lake Taupo just across the road.
Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave We are looking for a fit and energetic individual to join our successful team at Stoke Fireplace Studio. You will be supporting the GM, installation team and most importantly our customers and clients.
So if you think you have what it takes and would like to join us on this 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 to us at... manager@laketaupotop10.co.nz. Thanks and hope to hear from you all soon…
Minimum 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Hours potentially flexible for the right candidate. We have a good team and social club activities when Covid allows! Minimum of 7 months fixed term to commence late May 2022. Duties and responsibilities: • Initial greeting of showroom customers, identifying their needs and suitable follow-up • Sales administration - invoicing, returns, queries, phone support • After sales support - ordering replacement remotes/parts, initial contact for issues with recent installations • Stock management and despatch – dealing with all Stoke deliveries including re-dispatch to our merchants and customers • Delivery of tools and or parts to installation sites or merchants The following skills/attributes will apply: Ability to work as part of a team and independently Accurate handling and computer processing of sales & stock items Physical fitness as regular lifting is required Full, clean NZ drivers’ licence Excellent oral and written communication skills Client facing customer service experience essential Previous experience in sales administration or construction related fields advantageous • Excellent time management and organisational skills • • • • • • •
If interested in this role please email your cover letter and CV to henry@stokefires.co.nz Applicants for this position should have either NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Chef De Partie The Lodge Bar Queenstown is looking for a Chef De Partie to join our team! Previous experience as Chef De Partie preferred, a willingness to learn 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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Aircraft Service Agent Queenstown Airport Air New Zealand at Queenstown Airport have Permanent Aircraft Service Agent opportunities available. The Role: Playing a key part in the operation at Queenstown Airport, the role is physically demanding so being fit and keen to work in this environment is crucial. Our Aircraft Service Agents work hard to ensure our customers bags are handled safely and securely and arrive on time to the customer’s destination. They also support aircraft handling operations, which may involve cleaning the aircraft cabin and guiding customers to the aircraft for their safety. From there, we have excellent career progression and development opportunities to ascend our pay scale. What you will bring to the role: • You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand. • You will be highly organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to handle working in a pressurised environment. • A full or restricted NZ drivers licence is required. • This role includes rostered shift work which rotates and changes, depending on the business needs and flight schedule. This includes working weekends, nights and on public holidays.
HOUSEKEEPING / NIGHT AUDIT STAFF Our dynamic accommodation business is searching for multiple staff to fulfil our housekeeping and night-audit requirements - positions are available for an immediate start! Live downtown on the waterfront with all living costs taken care of for minimal hours in our staff accommodation. Enjoy the perks available to our team in an easy living environment. Hours of work generally fit easily with alternative employment as well. Take the stress out of your living situation and join our team today! Please email info@absoloot.co.nz for more information, phone 03 442 9522 between 9am and 7pm, or drop in and see us at 50 Beach Street to talk to one of our friendly team!
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Being an Air New Zealander opens numerous benefits: • Penal rates (time and half for working weekends), Double time rates for working public holidays. • A set roster pattern so you can plan up to a year ahead to know your days off - great for lifestyle, family, sports etc. • Shift work means less traffic woes, more flexibility for other activities on your time off. • Free carparking, uniform and protective safety equipment provided. • Great team, feel like you are part of the family, mix of cultures, plenty of social events to be part of - hiking group, exercise group. • Work inside and outdoors, excellent progression opportunities, varied roles, full training provided. • Work amongst the buzz of a busy international airport - no two days are the same at the airport. Join Air New Zealand and help to continue to drive our success in the Pacific Islands. Candidates must apply online via the Air NZ Careers website. Please note this role is covered by the Air New Zealand Group Vaccination Policy and will require you to have received at least your first COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing work. This information will be captured as part of the pre-employment process.
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Retail Assistant Full or Part-Time Harbour Fish is a family-owned and operated seafood supplier based in the lower South Island. Our Frankton store is looking for a retail assistant, for a full or part-time position. We pride ourselves on our outstanding seafood retail service and are keen to find someone with the same high standards to join our small, friendly team. The job is customer-service based, selling fresh and frozen seafood. We are happy to provide full training to the right person but previous retail experience and an interest in cooking would be handy. We’d like someone who: • Has excellent customer service skills • Has an interest in seafood • Likes to keep things clean, tidy and looking sharp • Is physically fit (some heavy lifting is required) • Has loads of common sense • Likes a laugh • Enjoys working in a small busy team. We offer a supportive work environment, and generous staff discounts. Please send your CV to queenstown@harbourfish.co.nz or drop it into our Frankton store in person at 9 McBride Street, Frankton.
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