And, they’re needed for the economic long term too. I’d love to know how many business owners and managers arrived here as backpackers. There must be hundreds, people who’ve come for a few months and stayed for life. So, let’s not ignore them in favour of the well-healed on golfing holidays.
Destination Queenstown, supported by businesses and government, should target backpackers, with subsidised airfares if needed. We need fresh blood. We don’t want to become a dull place where our kids want to get away from at the first opportunity. I don’t want to live in a retirement village just yet.
Anyway, my point is, I don’t agree with this idea of low and high value visitors. Backpackers make sense, especially those on working holiday visas. Environmentally, although many come here long-haul, at least they stay in NZ for six months to a year, and don’t come on a private jet. The bush poos were an issue, but education, campervan toilets and public toilets could solve that one.
The Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is being acknowledge with flags flown at half-mast across the region including at Eichardt’s Private Hotel in Queenstown (pictured). Condolence books are available for any who wish to sign them at the Council’s Gorge Road and Ardmore Street (Wānaka) offices.
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Many of the other issues related to partying too hard. The beach was a bit of a disaster zone on Christmas Day, and Crate Day, while mostly good natured, was a bit much. The police and hospital staff had their hands full most weekends, although Kiwis and Aussie holidaymakers were as much to blame. Another problem were the dozens of for-sale backpacker cars left lining the streets, taking up valuable parks.
Obviously, that was not without its problems. Accommodation was a big one. Who can remember 20-to-a-four-bedroom-house in Fernhill, hot-bedding, driveway vans rented out as accommodation, backpacker camps in the trees and at Gibbston? But, our paucity of affordable accommodation is hardly the fault of the people looking for it.
Socially and spiritually, they add positivity, vibrancy and life-affirming joy, and economically, well, economically we need them. They provide short-term, relatively cheap, very willing labour, and then spend much of what they earn on local experiences. We could improve on-the-job training, to help their career prospects, and attract more Kiwis to hospitality and tourism industries, but not everything is a job for life.
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But there has been a definite vibe change in Queenstown in recently weeks as thousands of energetic, slightly chaotic, fun-loving twenty and thirtysomethings descended first for Winter Pride, then Snow Machine. It takes you back doesn’t it, to pre-Covid, when the town was properly buzzing, with much of the energy coming from the thousands of backpackers who’d come from countries around the world, stay for a few months, lie on the beach, climb the mountains, work in the bars, restaurants and adventure tourism businesses, and then move on.
The ice bar up The Remarks was heaving on Saturday, as hundreds of Snow Machine festival attendees fought off their hangovers, or perhaps just pushed on through, and hit the mountain.
Now, admittedly, I don’t go out much in town anymore, being older and more boring than I once was.
The community group ran a survey earlier this year to uncover the extent of the issues caused by the NZ Post policy of not adding new “delivery points” to their network. New residents are often unaware that mail will not be delivered to the growing subdivision only to find that there is a waiting list for the 1000-odd P.O. Boxes in Frankton The design guidelines for the subdivision allow for a mailbox, and 84% of survey respondents already had one on their property. NZ Post does not have a waiting list for P.O. Boxes in Queentown, but with visitors returning making the town centre busy again, lack of free parking, significant roadworks and additional environmental, time and monetary costs associated with travel to and from Queenstown, this option is unpalatable for many residents.
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Hanley’s Farm now has over 600 households, and is estimated to grow up to 2000 households across 1800 sections, with up to 7000 permanent residents. The subdivision sits outside of the current NZ Post delivery service areas, and there are no plans to expand it.
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dangerous for delivery vehicles, that it’s the responsibility of the developer (RCL Group) to provide clustered mailboxes, and that its not economically feasible to add delivery points in Hanley’s Farm. NZ Post has just reported a 2022 net profix after tax of $102 million and profits from the Hanley’s Farm residents via courier services classed as rural delivery.
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Residents report a range of flow on effects from the delivery policy, ranging from difficulty becoming address verified by TradeMe to missing hospital appointment letters and serious privacy breaches caused by alternative arrangements. With local elections this year and a general election next year voting difficulties are now front and centre; without a postal address there are more steps to vote, presenting an additional barrier for residents who wish to participate in our democracy.
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Southland MP Joseph Mooney has reached out to the relevant government ministers and the NZ Post Board of Directors on behalf of the community but no resolution has been found to date.
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The local NZ Post branch has been invited to the meeting, as well as Hon Dr. David Clark, Minister for State Owned Enterprises and Minister for the Digital Economy and the developers of Hanley’s Farm, RCL Group.
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Fed up with the lack of mail delivery service by NZ Post, and with mixed messaging from the State Owned Enterprise, a group of residents in Hanley’s Farm have called a public meeting to discuss and share information and experiences this month. The community group is inviting all Whakatipu residents experiencing difficulty receiving mail to attend.
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“It’s a very progressive workforce. We all started in the same team five years ago, and we’ve all got really good positions now. Millbrook also has a great social club – when I first started, me and the boys I came with joined and it was good to meet heaps of new people because we’d come from halfway around the world. It changes up every month, with something to cater for everyone – we’ve done skydiving, wine tours, movie nights, dinners out, and bungee jumping.
Millbrook Resort was proudly awarded Employer of the Year in 2021 at the Queenstown Business Awards, and just this week announced Employer of Choice Award Finalist for the 2022 New Zealand Tourism Awards. One of the current Greenkeepers at Millbrook, Reece Borbely, has been working with the company since 2017 and hasn’t looked back. He made the move to Queenstown with three other Greenkeepers from England and was delighted to discover that Millbrook has no problems hiring international sta due to their strong work ethic. Since he started Reece has worked his way up to Senior Greenkeeper and Sprayer Technician.
“Being outside – it’s a pretty amazing o ce – you’re surrounded by so many scenes, it’s just a cool job. There’s also training classes; quite a lot of leadership and team-work classes. Through the Millbrook Masterclasses you can sign up to study business, too. It’s all free, and there’s a ton to learn,” says Borbely. The team all look out for one-another and there’s a great culture – the resort is a home away from home for many that work there. Know that you’ll be contributing to the protection, restoration and enhancement of New Zealand’s natural environment and diversity with a role at Millbrook.
Millbrook Resort’s new 36-hole golf course o ering has prompted exciting improvements at their driving range. Millbrook want to enhance the experience and overall condition of the range, and in preparation for the 2023 New Zealand Open, they’re now taking applications for Greenkeepers, Landscapers, and Labourers to help achieve this over the spring and summer.
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The resort is significantly investing into a staged development, which will double the available grass and hitting area in addition to extending the existing all-weather hitting area on both sides of the current driving range building. The views are second-tonone and Millbrook is now one of only two golf courses in New Zealand o ering two distinctly di erent 18-hole courses. The area will be large enough to cater for an influx of NZ Open golf tournament players. The entire event will run from March 2 – 5 at Millbrook and for the first time will take full advantage of the 36-hole configuration. If this prospect is making you excited and you’re looking to work outside in nature amongst the breath-taking beauty of Millbrook’s luxury golf and lifestyle course, and you have experience or an interest in greenkeeping, landscaping or labouring, great opportunity awaits.
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“Everybody just works for each other. It’s brilliant just to be able to go into di erent departments and help each other out. We all just work as a little community,” says Borbely.
“Our boss, Jimmy, has been really great with allowing time for us to go away and see amazing parts of New Zealand. We worked really hard, got the work done, and then got to go away. The cool thing about Millbrook is that we get such a diverse range of sta of all ages. It’s just a good stable team, and the bosses are brilliant with everybody that comes in,” says Reece’sBorbely.favourite
perks of the job include reduced membership rates at Millbrook’s Health & Fitness Centre, free shuttles to and from work, as well as personal and professional development opportunities. If you’re working outdoors, you’ll also receive complimentary skin checks, and hearing tests for those who are exposed to noise and machinery.
The festival was based around a mainstage on Queenstown Primary School field, on Robins Road, with smaller satellite events in venues around town and up at both Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.
Before the festival, New Zealand Police sent out a warning about MDMA after a suspected drugs death in Christchurch and two people were taken ill in “WeQueenstown.putoutsome
“It’s been unreal,” Nolan says.
Up to 5000 people were in Queenstown for the four-day music festival, which wrapped up on Saturday night.
“But I think for what we want to deliver, it’s good as it is. It’s been a huge couple of weeks on this one.”
“I know there’s been some disturbance for them, with us using their lower field, but they’ve been a huge help and it’s allowed us to be close to town, so benefiting the whole community.”
“We couldn’t have asked for more and I think next year is going to sell out straight away.”
The main stage had a 10pm cut off time on Thursday and Friday, then 11pm on “WeSaturday.couldhave gone a different route, out at Frankton or elsewhere, but being walking distance from town has seen that flow on effect, spreading around to everyone.”
Nolan says there were bag and wallet searches on the way into the venue, but because most of the attendees came from overseas, he doubts they’d bring drugs with them.
Snow Machine co-owner and festival director Quentin Nolan
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“Just with the infrastructure and getting people up the mountains, I don’t think we could go much higher than that. We’d be spread too thin. The only way would be to run back-to-back, so to have 5000 come in, then another 5000, contracting the artists to play over both.
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messaging to our patrons, emphasising the fact there’s been some dodgy stuff going around and not to buy anything. But we haven’t had any issues with drugs or alcohol, to be honest.”
“NZ is one of the tightest borders in the world.”
“The support from the local businesses has been incredible, and I’d like to give a special mention to Queenstown Primary School, because they’ve been super supportive.
Nolan says he’s discussed going bigger with business partner Chris Murray, but says 5000 is about right for everything to run smoothly.
The line-up featured The Avalanches, Ball Park Music, Bliss N Eso, Client Liaison, Fat Freddy’s Drop and a host of other acts. Nolan says the next bill will be released in January, and tickets for locals will be available.
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Nolan says he’s had fantastic feedback from artists and attendees, who skied all day in perfect spring sunshine and partied through the night.
About three quarters of the festival’s attendees flew in from Australia, paying from $700 to $1500 for packages including festival passes, five nights of accommodation and four-day lift passes, with the rest Kiwis and locals.
Still, next year, he’ll consider inviting an organisation such as KnowYourStuffNZ, which offers confidential checking of illicit drugs, to be at the festival. That’s now legal in NZ.
Snow Machine’s co-owner Quentin Nolan expects a rush on tickets next year after a hugely successful inaugural festival.
Snow Machine festival at The Remarks ice bar on Saturday
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“It was a super fun day and the level was really good today,” she said. “It was nice to have fun and it’s good to be back here in New Zealand.”
Skiers and boarders had two hours to take laps hitting their choice of rail features with a rolling ranking system determining the top three placings in each category for male and female.
Max Moffat (CAN), who took out first place in the men’s freeski Big Air on Friday, was back on top form, consistently stomping his tricks to take the win, impressing the judges with his variety.
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The 2022 Winter Games NZ wrapped up in style on Sunday with the Cardrona STOMP Park Jam.
Sunday’s event was a relaxed finish to the Games, with athletes showcasing their most stylish and creative tricks on a purpose-built rail garden.
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“I definitely did not expect the weekend to go how it did,” a delighted Moffat said.
Two-time World Champion in slopestyle, 26-year-old Laurie Blouin (CAN) was a clear winner in the women’s snowboard, showing her class and experience with a full bag of technical rail tricks.
Ferdinand Dahl (NOR) was a close second, with Kiwi Finn Bilous finished in third place.
The 10-time X Games medallist Kelly Sildaru (EST), who spent several seasons training at Cardrona from a young age, took top spot in the women’s ski comp ahead of Olivia Asselin (CAN) and Anni Karava (FIN).
“I’ve had such a blast. I grew up doing rail jams, they’re one of my favourite things ever... I was surprised to win again, it’s such an honour. I love being here in New Zealand, it feels like a second home, it brings out the best in me.”
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15-year-old NZ rider Lucia Georgalli, one of the youngest competitors of the day, was delighted to finish in second place, with Mari Fukada (JPN) in third.
The 10-day festival saw 450 top class international and Kiwi skiers and snowboarders compete in alpine ski racing, park and pipe, and big mountain skiing across Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Cardrona.
Valentino Guseli (AUS) also backed up his win in the men’s snowboard Big Air, taking out first place in the Park Jam. Dane Menzies (NZ) was second while local rider Cam Melville Ives was third.
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Queenstown Lakes District Council has just developed a draft Destination Management Plan (DMP) in Collaboration with Destination Queenstown, Lake Wanaka Tourism, Ngai Tahu and the Department of Conservation. This exercise involved 18 months of stakeholder engagement and community workshop sessions. The DMP is founded on the regenerative tourism philosophy and based on the four pillars: Enrich communities and enhance the visitor experience Foster an environmentally positive visitor economy Build resilience, capability and productivity Collaborate to enable a regenerative economy
• Review and, if possible, renegotiate or restart the Lakeview Taumata project
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There is a correction under way as it is, we have an overload of businesses, many of which would have folded or adapted in the days before force fed mass tourism driven by almost pathological greed took over. I cannot support a bed tax, I personally resent being charged to spend my money and also have little faith in any fees collected being wisely spent. We do need better control of numbers, having Queenstown airport hours kept at present settings with the ability to cut them back if needed would be a good start.
I’m not anti-tourism - but I think we need to do things smarter. I’m really keen on regenerative Withtourism.the bed tax - I’ve been told by existing councillors we can’t service our debt if there is no bed tax. This decision will come down to crunching the numbers - and listening to what the community wants.
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This plan is crucial in managing the current economic lifeblood of our district, and as Mayor, I would like to see this enacted and continually improved. The program does not consider capping numbers as that is a central government consideration. Still, it supports the need for a tourist levy to help fund the necessary infrastructure to enhance residents’ and visitors’ experience.
I did a survey of 400 locals - and only 2% want to see an increase in numbers over 2019 levels. 40% want less, 40% wants the status quo.
• Encourage replacement of older, less-safe, visitor accommodation through rating policies
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Adding taxes seems to be the only avenue that our governments explore for increased revenue, and this is a short-sighted approach. The visitor tax could be a good approach as the recommended levy is not a significant amount. However, we will need to engage the community and our stakeholders on the best approach of levying our visitors that works for the benefit our community. For me, ensuring that the levies charged equals tangible benefits for the district is crucial. Additionally, our district isn’t apportioned a fair share of the district’s GST collected. We must advocate for a better tax share from the government. I would question, if we are getting a fair share from the central government of the GST that is generated from our region? Can this be advocated for our region as we don’t see those central funds apportioned deservedly to our region.
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This shows that there’s no appetite for increased numbers - so it has to be controlled where possible. Our infrastructure is struggling as it is.
• We can and must cap capacity and manage future growth Immediately review the district plan, spatial plan, and council longterm plan, to enable sustainable, managed, low-growth targets and outcomes
• Actively encourage longer-stay tourism, reducing congestion and long-haul CO2 generation
• Transition away from the dominance of Airbnb style uses in residential areas
*Candidate Daniel Shand did not respond to phone calls, text messages or email.
Who should be Queenstown Lakes’ next mayor? With locals due to go to the polls in early October, we’re asking the six candidates for their opinions on the major issues facing the district. We’ll run the answers over the next four weeks. Here’s the second instalment: How should Queenstown Lakes manage mass tourism? Do we need to cap numbers? Do you support a bed tax?
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On the last night ski day of the season, August 31, Paul Graham and his friend Ben Elliott set out do the most runs ever on Coronet Peak – and they’re pretty sure they were successful. They headed up Greengates Express at 7:57am and worked in four-hour shifts until the last lift at around 9pm – 75 runs, 211km of ground was covered and 31,494 vertical metres were complete by the end of the day, and both men were knackered.
Graham and Elliott both originally hail from Australia, but now call New Zealand home.
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on a nine-minute cycle; the chairlift up is about four minutes and we thought we can get back down to the chair lift within nine minutes. Given we’re snowboarders, we have to clip and unclip and whatnot, so we thought six runs an hour, 54 minutes, can we sustain that for 13 hours – probably not, so, we need to eat. We pretty much rode for 12 hours with two half hour breaks through the day,” says Graham.
Graham completed the mammoth ride on his Yes Standard 156, and Elliott on a Burton Custom 158. The men got lucky with the weather conditions –it was a mostly bluebird day with a small trickle of rain for the last 45 minutes. In the end, everything fell into place and allowed for some fantastic Lakesresults.Weekly Bulletin did reach out to Coronet Peak, who said it wasn’t possible to confirm this as the leader board is only tracked seasonally, however through our research, it appears that 75 is the most runs ever completed in one day.
“We figured out the most efficient way to come down the quickest. We knew the Coronet Express was the most bang for buck in terms of lift speeds and vertical metres per lift up, we also worked out the quickest way down. We did look at Greengates chairlift, but it’s four metres less in terms of vertical metres – 416 there and 420 on “SoExpress.we got up the first tracks and just went for it. We were on the first lift at 7:57 – good, we’re three minutes ahead of schedule already. We worked out that we could do six runs an hour
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Graham works as a Jetboat driver for Shotover Jet and Elliott is based in Christchurch, but has taken the winter off to snowboard in Queenstown. Their obsession with getting the most runs ever was sparked by Elliot, who was regularly checking the leader board and trying to get the most runs and meters each day.
Both men sat down to plan the day, leaving nothing to chance. Everything was taken into consideration from rope speed of each chairlift in comparison to vertical metres gained and the fastest route back to the bottom. They hypothesised that they could do between six and seven runs per hour.
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Due to ongoing staff shortages, the swimming pools at Queenstown Events Centre and Wānaka Rec Centre will have reduced opening hours until 30 September: 6.00am-7.30pm on weekdays and 8.00am-6.00pm at weekends. The indoor stadiums at both facilities and gym at QEC remain open as normal. Thanks for your patience and understanding!
The European Union blocks Illumina’s proposed $7B acquisition of cancer detection business GRAIL Illumina, received the decision from the European Commission prohibiting the company’s acquisition of GRAIL last week. The company is reviewing the Commission’s order and intends to appeal the decision. The EC decision follows last week’s ruling by US Federal Trade Commission judge in favor of Illumina’s acquisition of GRAIL. The company says ‘the merger of Illumina and GRAIL would usher in a transformational phase in the detection and treatment of cancer by facilitating equal and affordable access to the life-saving early cancer detection Galleri test.
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With a single blood test, Galleri can screen asymptomatic patients for more than 50 types of cancer, many of which have no other form of screening and are often caught too late to treat effectively. In addition, Galleri can identify the tissue in which a cancer has developed. Galleri is unique as a multicancer early detection test suitable for general population screening. There is no other test available for this purpose. Galleri is available today in the US and the UK, but not in the European IlluminaUnion’.
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Life expectancy in the US dropped for the second consecutive year in 2021, according to a report Wednesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The fall is the largest two-year drop in nearly 100 years and brings US life expectancy to 76.1 years, down from 77.3 in 2020. Deaths from COVID-19 (50%) and drug overdoses/unintentional injuries (15.9%) primarily contributed to the decrease.
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As head of a Singapore-based supplier of port services, Francis allegedly swindled the US Navy’s 7th Fleet out of at least $35M, paying $500K to dozens of Navy officials—often via dinners, travel, and sex workers—in exchange for classified information to boost his business contracts by gouging Navy clients. He was arrested after a 2013 sting operation in San Diego. Hundreds of service members were implicated, and at least 30 individuals from the Navy and Francis’ company have either pleaded or been found guilty.
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Candidate events are a great way to meet and hear from the people looking to represent you for the next three years as Mayor, Councillors and Community Board Members. They’re organised by different groups across the district. You can find a full schedule on our website: www.qldc.govt.nz/your-council/elections#events
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Separately, Hawaii has the highest life expectancy at 80.7, while Mississippi has the lowest at 71.9.
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September marks Motorcycle Awareness Month. QLDC funds free courses enabling both beginners and advanced riders to touch-up their skills. Get at least four mates together and sign up online, or join an existing course. Ask the trainers when you book for a code to get it free: www.rideforever.co.nz
Leonard Francis, the Malaysian businessman who pleaded guilty in 2015 to bribing the US Navy, escaped house arrest outside San Diego Sunday after cutting off his GPS monitoring bracelet. After seven years of cooperating with federal prosecutors, he was due for sentencing in three weeks.
Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s annual Clean Up Week takes place 17-23 September. Get your friends, whānau or workmates together and make a positive impact in your local community. Find a public event at knzb.org.nz/events/ or find out what support’s available to create your own by contacting our waste minimisation project officer: Katherine.Buttar@qldc.govt.nz
Life expectancy in the US drops again
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American Indian and Alaskan Native people saw the largest drop in life expectancy, with a decrease of 1.9 years to 65.2 and a 6.5-year drop since 2020. White Americans saw the second highest decline with a decrease of one year to 76.4, followed by Black Americans (0.7 years to 70.8) and Hispanic Americans (0.2 years to 77.7). Asian Americans saw the lowest decline with only a 0.1-year decrease to 83.5.
MONSTER GARAGE SALE. TO RAISE FUNDS TO protect the Heritage of Arrowtown. Saturday 1st October at the Menzshed Preston Drive at 9am- 2pm. Donation of saleable items would be gratefully received. Contact - hecklerdenise@hotmail.com
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WHAKATIPU DRIVE MY LIFE ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS to become mentor buddies to help our vulnerable people achieve their drivers licence. If you are interested or have any questions contact Louise Ward louise@reap.co.nz
THE QUEENSTOWN EVENTS CENTRE AND WāNAKA REC Centre swimming pools have reduced opening hours until 30 September: 6.00am-7.30pm on weekdays and 8.00am-6.00pm at weekends. The indoor stadiums at both facilities and gym at QEC remain open as normal.
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SPCA OP SHOP – 51 GORGE RD. Open Monday – Saturday 9.00 – 5.00. Pre-loved goods and clothing at great prices. Help support the ongoing work done by the SPCA. Your old goods, or your time, could help save a life. Accepting donations (no electrical at the moment) and volunteers now.
40% OFF VINTAGE CLOTHING SALE AT SILK Road Antique’s and Collectables in the Cardrona Valley. Open 11-5pm Mon, Thurs-Sundays. Queries call: 021495569.
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QUEENSTOWN DHARMA CENTRE, 12 LAKE ST. TUES (13 Sep), @ 5:45pm, “Condensed Daily Tara Practice” with Janiah Melsom; WED (14 Sep), @ 6pm, “The Heart of Interbeing” with Grant Rix; SUN (18 Sep), @ 10am, “Cultivating Awareness Practice” followed by “Social Sunday.” Sessions are free with dana for the teacher gratefully accepted. For more info, see dharmacentre.org.nz or FB. Please Wear Masks In Shrine Room at All Times.
WORLD LANGUAGES BOOK COLLECTION. THE FRANKTON LIBRARY team is seeking help establishing a world languages book collection and setting up six Lilliput Libraries where anyone can swap, borrow or donate books in languages other than English. The library is keen to talk to representatives of any migrant community groups that would like to be involved in designing the collection. Community groups or artists and designers who would like to be involved in this project please contact Jess Payne at the Frankton Library, email frankton. library@qldc.govt.nz, or phone 03 441 3680.
WSCA – ROOMS FOR HIRE - SPACIOUS, sunny rooms are available for hire to Queenstown Community Groups. The rooms hold up to 90 people, with seated dining for 40. Located on the 1st floor of Malaghan House, 10 Memorial Street, Queenstown with lift access. There are kitchen facilities, toilets, Wi-Fi, media equipment for projection onto large screen plus large screen TV. Contact us on 03 4429214 or info@wsca.org.nz for more details.
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ST JOHN ROOMS FOR HIRE. 1 X office space with free WIFI. 1 x room seats 30, 1 x room seats 100 with whiteboards, smart TVs, projector screens, free WIFI, shared kitchen and fantastic views! Contact Sarah on 027 206 6340 or queenstownreception@stjohn. org.nz for bookings and more info.
HIGHLAND DANCING SOLO SEAL EXAMINATION OPEN TO the public email southland.tj.assn@gmail.com to reserve tickets pay cash on arrival. Memorial Hall 16th September. Seated by 5.50pm
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THE HANLEY’S FARM MAIL DELIVERY GROUP WILL be holding a public meeting regarding mail delivery services to Hanley’s Farm and the Whakatipu basin on Monday the 26th of September @ 6PM @ Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawerau primary school, Howden Drive, Hanley’s Farm. All residents welcome.
LEARN TO FLY FISH… THE WAKATIPU ANGLERS Club course is rated as the most comprehensive and best value beginners course anywhere, this is a hands on introduction to the skills required to catch trout on fly. The annual “Learn to Fly Fish” course is on Saturday 15th October at the Queenstown Events Centre. Email Colin at wakatipuanglersclubnz@gmail.com or call 027 384 2259 to secure your spot.
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QUEENSTOWN TENNIS CLUB IS LOOKING FOR NEW members and encourage previous members to reconnect. The Club is holding a series of Open Days across September for both Seniors and Juniors. Seniors Open Days are being held on Saturday 17th 24th September and 1st October and a Juniors Open Day is on Sunday 25th between 1 and 4pm. Please wear non marking foot wear. We are located in the Queenstown Gardens. See more at www.queenstowntennisclub.co.nz
WHAKATIPU WILDING CONIFER GROUP IS HOSTING ITS Annual General Meeting (AGM) upstairs in the QLDC council chambers on September 26th, 5pm.; It’s an opportunity to review the year’s work and look to the future.; If you have an interest in eradicating wilding pines, please join us.; All are welcome to attend or join the meeting online*.; *please inquire with srose@ whakatipuwilding.co.nz for the Teams link
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After four days of music, snow and après adventure the Snow Machine festival wrapped up on Saturday night. Over 5,000 came to town to enjoy the snow, dancing en-piste at two après stages on the mountains as well as partying in Queenstown by night.
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2. Cold Frames. Somewhere in the New Zealand gardening psyche we forgot all about semi permanent cold frames. Think box bed with a window on top that can be opened up during the heat of the day. Our gardening ancestors have been using these successfully for hundreds of years. A great way to get a head start on snowy spring mornings.
Theorchards.extremes of weather lead me to the topic of creating your own gardening ‘Microclimate’. It’s a word I rattle on about all the time and rightly so, when we’ve had barmy winters days followed by harsh cold snaps with snow on the ground.
Dr Compost aka Ben Elms is a permaculture and gardening expert who’s been operating in the unusual Central Otago climate for over 20 years. Funded by QLDC and delivered by Wanaka Wastebusters, the Dr Compost project aims to reduce organic waste going to landfill. Got a question? Check out @drcompost on Facebook or benelms.com benelms.com
So depending on the depth of your pocket, and possibly whether you’re renting or own a property or you have an allotment here’s 9 ways you can up spec your growingofhighstomicroclimateownevenouttheandlowsthecomingseason.
3. Raised your garden beds. The higher you come up, the further Jack frost has to climb to get to your veggies. The soil in raised beds also warms up quicker and the temperature of the soil is a key factor in willfrostwithbedsgermination.seedRaisedincombinationthehoops,clothandyoustartseeing differences.
I’m writing this early on in spring, well that’s what it says but last week was really cold so felt more like winter. I wonder if I should shift my spring start mind to the ‘Vernal Equinox’ around 21/22 September rather than the 1st.
5. Recycled glass house. There’s a lot of windows sitting around propped up against someone’s wall for a one day- someday project. A great project for you would be to build yourself a glasshouse for next to nothing. You might even score a load of double glazed windows. Remember, you don’t need any glass on the south side, this could be a thermal mass of bricks or concrete of something similar to soak up the heat during the day and let it all out at night keeping your veggies a little toastier.
Lastly there is nothing quite like observation. Get outside on those cold frosty mornings, and see where is it warmer and where is it colder in your growing zone??
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1. Frost Cloth. With the use of homemade or store bought hoops it’s easy to cover a bed with frost cloth. Having a cloth changes the temperatures under the cloth by lifting it anywhere from 2 to 6 degrees warmer than the surrounding temperature. I also use frost cloth during the summer months to grow tender leafy greens, asian greens and some brassicas like broccoli. a) Build a frame and cover it with windbreak. b) Using up materials you’ve begged and borrowed, build a more permanent boxy structure. This will have the same effect as the frost cloth. It also has the added bonus of keeping white butterflies at bay in the summer months.
Thermal mass placed on the south side of a garden really makes a huge difference with random frosts that come out of nowhere during the season. This could be a gabion rock filled wall, or black/blue barrels of water, even a fence or a wall of a house. Plants that need extra heat like corn and pumpkins are ideal in these spaces.
While this was a decent winter, winters generally, however are definitely trending towards being warmer. This winter was a one of two halves. It felt very cold in June and July and then the end of August was quite warm. That said, I think we’re still a long way from Avocado’s and citrus
I love living here in these mountains and the adventures of trying to grow food that comes with that.
6. Tunnel house or glass house. These start to cost a few dollars but will be one of the best investments you make for your garden. Always go a little bigger and wider than you think you need. This space becomes one of your most productive. Great for growing tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, winter greens, early strawberries and so on.
4. Black plastic. Old silage plastic or recycled builders’ black plastic can be used to heat up the soil. Push any mulch to the side, cover the bed with the black plastic and leave for a couple of weeks before removing and sowing seed directly.
The western side of a tunnel house or glass house is perfect for a veggie bed. The bed receives reflective and radiant heat from the structure. It will be one of the last places you get a frost outside, great for those longer season frost tender growing plants.
“If that bridge goes, can we actually get to the airport and is that the best place to evacuate people or to get aid in or to get help in there.”
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Regional councillor Alexa Forbes said it was a resilient community - but it was facing a lot of risks.
“We’ve got to work with those tourist entities and DOC, and make sure that actually they know the plan.
Liquefaction is the process that causes soil to act more like a liquid than a solid during an earthquake.
It was a privilege to live in Glenorchy and the surrounding area, but it might come at a cost too, she said.
Township views on natural hazards risk
Forbes said the community needed to develop its own solutions, with support from experts.
“The separation risk is massive, many times bigger than what we saw in Christchurch, and we’ll all remember those big crevasses that we saw in GlenorchyChristchurch.resident Gillian Terry said she bought and built a house three years ago with her eyes wide open to the risks.
“Some people find this very fear inducing and are really worrying about the value of their properties and how it will affect their insurance and things in the future, which is a very real thing.”
Glenorchy sits at the head of Lake Wakatipu where the Dart and Rees rivers merge and is surrounded by mountains.
She also lived in Glenorchy 20 years ago, and was not concerned by the findings, but understood why some people would be.
Debbie Milliken lives on the edge of the flood zone in a house truck.
The Rees and Dart rivers join Lake Wakatipu. Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton
“Nothing that I wasn’t expecting. I pretty well know that where I was is very silty, my garden, and will be prone to liquefaction if there’s an earthquake.”
They could find solutions and alternatives as long as they were aware of the risks, he Emergencysaid.Management
She also has a few businesses in Glenorchy.
Otago is working on a community resilience plan and response guide.
“Understanding that bridges might be washed out. It still means they’re isolated, but actually, for example, the airport in Glenorchy is on the other side of the Buckler Burn Bridge.
“We’ve got a lot of new people coming into Glenorchy, which if they’ve come from a city is a huge change, and hearing things like liquefaction … unfortunately the report’s put a big cloud over our community, and I think clarity is going to ease their mind.”
There is one road into Glenorchy that winds alongside Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown and it is vulnerable to damage - cutting land access to the town.
Glenorchy is facing the risk of severe liquefaction during a quake, the study found.
He has been preparing for a worst-case scenario - like an Alpine Fault magnitude eight earthquake.
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat owner Toni Glover said work had been done to ensure the road to Kinloch was less impacted by flooding.
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The regional council held a community meeting in July to discuss the issues further with the community, hear their thoughts, and answer their questions.
“Because if you arrive in to New Zealand today and then start the Routeburn Track tomorrow, and then on Saturday, AF8 [Alpine Fault magnitude 8] happens, you have no idea that that was going to happen. You have no idea what the plan is.”
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Gibson said plans to improve the community’s resilience needed to factor in tourists - and potentially hundreds of people on the nearby Routeburn Track over summer.
The study found an earthquake was likely to cause widespread high to severe liquefaction damage across most of the town.
“We need to be more resilient and build more wharves so that we can get boats easily up and down the lake.”
The community needed to be aware of the hazards and be well informed when they made any decisions, Forbes said.
“I mean you have to get used to living an hour away from a supermarket. But we have two great general stores here where we can get emergency
She was not surprised nor overtly worried about the research, but said it was good to be aware of the risks.
Kinloch is a small community 25 minutes’ drive from Glenorchy on the other side of the river.
She knew a young family who were grappling with the decision of whether to build in Glenorchy after discovering the risks facing their property, and said they were not alone in questioning their future in the community.
“Actually when we built The Trading Post, we built up to flood level with marine board within the shop front, so within half an hour - and we have done it - we can empty that shop out right down to the boards.
“If houses need to be built differently, if they need to be moved, if we need to find other land, if we need to retreat from some of the natural hazards, those things have to be considered.”
“All the electrical points are built above flood levels so there’s ways of mitigating the risks.”
She has been thinking about how to make the town more resilient in the future, particularly with the impacts of climate change being felt more.
Gibson oversees the Queenstown Lakes District and said the work was aimed to help the community become more resilient.
“Ifsupplies.weget cut off, we’ve got a great community. Like in Covid, we ended up with a food wardrobe where people shared food.”
That was where the abundance of tourism operators in the district could also help as they were well versed in managing, moving and feeding people, he said.
“If we don’t implement solutions that are community generated, they’re not going to stick. Why would people do things just because we say so? They have to understand the hazards and they have to develop their own solutions with help from people who know about this,” Forbes said.
The Otago Regional Council is expected to meet with residents later this year to talk through options for Glenorchy’s future.
“We’ve been so focused on keeping that Glenorchy Road open, yet we have a lake and the lake doesn’t need its roads (rebuilt).
Craig Gibson from Emergency Management Otago has been looking at threats to the settlement and how it would cope.
Residents of Glenorchy face an uncertain future after a study detailed significant natural hazards facing the small Otago settlement. The study found that an earthquake is likely to result in severe liquefaction, and the town is also vulnerable to flooding.
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This year’s Glenorchy Fishing Competition will be on Saturday the 1st of October. Entry price ranges from $5 for children up to $45 for a family entry – you must have a current fishing licence. If you’d like to register or offer some prizes, you can get in touch with Jess Burke at jesserinburke@gmail. com or head to the Glenorchy community website glenorchycommunity.nz for more information.
Coming Up Birthday Celebration
Each year the charitable event is a big day on the Glenorchy calendar and works to raise funds for local businesses. Any organisation in the community can put their hands up to run the event and allocate funds where they choose. This will be the second consecutive year the Playgroup have organised it, with last year’s funds going towards running costs such as bills and hiring a coordinator. This year they hope to use the money to expand and open a new building, and restructure how they operate with the Glenorchy Early Childhood Education Centre. It will have the capability to offer before- and after-school care, school holiday programmes, and community-use rooms. The development aims to be beneficial to all members of the community.
• Community & Services Committee - Thursday 29 September @ 10.00am
• Audit, Finance & Risk Committee - Thursday 15 September @ 10.00am
This is due to work underway as part of the new bus stop infrastructure upgrades. Work includes widening of the intersection with Malaghans Road, drainage improvements, a new pedestrian refuge, gravel footpath and bus shelters.
Last year the event boasted a record-breaking 250 entries with visitors from the North and South Island, and even across the ditch. They rely on donated prizes from sponsors – the more donations they receive, the more prizes they’re able to give out, and the more it keeps people coming back.
“It’s something that we really need. In Glenorchy there’s no childcare, it’s a big problem. There’s nowhere you can drop your child off to go to work, so it’s something that’s lacking in the community. It has a knock-on effect for families, businesses and children in the area – it’s a need that really has to be met,” says Jess Burke, who is helping to organise the event.
Anyone applying to Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) for a resource consent involving earthworks will need to provide more information earlier in the process. This is so the process in the district aligns with Otago Regional Council’s (ORC) new requirements as well as best practice in other districts across the country. The changes come into effect on 3 October and require applicants submitting a draft Environmental Management Plan (EMP) at the processing stage rather than solely at the post-approval stage as is the case
Yonder is an icon with its all day/night casual vibe with seating inside and out. Yonder is celebrating its 5th birthday on Friday 23 Sept. They are hosting a free coffee hour from 9am on the day then some stand-up comedy, and local art displays and canapés in the evening before some live music sets.
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Anyone can enter the competition and pre-registration is encouraged, however you can sign-up until 10am on the day. There’s a myriad of prizes on offer with the main winner being based on weight – may the biggest fish win! Other categories include best genuine hard luck story, best family catch, and heaviest fish by child. Some of the prizes that have been donated come from Heli Gelnorchy and Queenstown Fishing.
“We’re going to have bacon and egg butties at the boat ramp in the morning. It’s a little bit of extra fundraising, and we want to give people some fishing motivation early in the morning. We’re also going to have a sausage sizzle in the afternoon. It is a really fun day, but the main event is the prize giving. It’s a big day in town, I know some local businesses are specifically opening their books for accommodation for people at the fishing festival – we see people travel from all over to attend. It’s also a way that we try to bring that boost of patronage back to town,” says Burke.
Short delays of up to five minutes can be expected on the Arrowtown-Lake Hayes Road, Malaghans Road intersection. Delays can be expected between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm. Traffic management and temporary speed limit is in place.
For the first time there is an early bird pricing just for September and you are urged to get your tickets early.
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• Planning & Strategy Committee - Thursday 29 September @ 1.00pm
The 41st annual Glenorchy Fishing Competition will take place on Saturday the 1st of October at the head of Lake Wakatipu. The community-run event will this year support Glenorchy playgroup and their plans to extend beyond the current facility and open a much-needed education centre.
Consents Manager Fiona Blight said “We recognise this is a significant shift in current practice which in some cases may require applicants to involve contractors earlier in their planning. As we transition to the new system we may ask current applicants and those lodging in the meantime for additional information.”
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Full details of the changes can be found in the resource consents section of the Council’s website. An updated land use resource consent application form (Form 9) is available online.
Queenstown Writers Festival 11 – 13 November
Queenstown Tennis Club is looking for new members and encourage previous members to reconnect. The Club is holding a series of Open Days across September for both Seniors and Juniors. Seniors Open Days are being held on Saturday 17th [a free BBQ is at 4pm] , 24th September and 1st October between 1 and 4pm which includes free casual tennis and a Juniors Open Day is on Sunday 25th 1-4pm with a sausage sizzle. Please wear non marking foot wear. You can find us in the Queenstown Gardens. See more at www.queenstowntennisclub.co.nz
Changes to timeline of consent applications involving any earthworks
A highlight on the Arts and Culture scene is the Queenstown Writers Festival and while not as large [yet] as Auckland’s it’s an event that’s growing fast. Highlights this year include the launch of Catherine Chidgey’s new book with a talking magpie, two of this year’s Okham NZ Book Award winners, broadcaster Noelle McCarthy being interviewed by Invercargill mayoral hopeful Marcus Lush, incredible investigative journalist Stephen Davis.
Next QLDC Meetings
Where: Mezzanine Function room - upstairs at the Queenstown Events Centre
Student Showcase
The Queenstown Chamber are hosting a free event to meet the QLDC Mayoral and Council Candidates. The evening is in two parts, 6.00pm - 7.00pm, to meet the Council Candidates in an informal “speed networking” format. Then from 7.15pm - 8.30pm Richie Heap and Tracey Roxburgh will put the Mayoral Candidates through their paces in a panelstyle Q&A. The Mayoral Candidates Q&A will also be live streamed.
The book club takes place monthly at the library for some engaging book chat with fellow book
When: Saturday 17 September, between 4:30 & 6:30 pm
The spring Community planting days continue at another beautiful location. Get your hands dirty and enjoy a morning in the fresh air. You will help to rebuild native habitats one plant at a Absolutelytime.
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WHAT TO BRING: Gardening gloves, shovel (if you have one), sturdy footwear, water, sunscreen & a hat.
Year 12 Box Theatre Drama students present a thought-provoking comedy 2b or not 2b by Sarah Delahunty, by arrangement with Playmarket.
Where: Bright Ink, Cabin 3, 26 Hansen Road, Frankton
6.40pm and the running time is just under 60 mins. Tickets $10 and online at Eventfinda.
Where: Wakatipu High School, 47 Red Oaks Dr, Frankton, Queenstown Tickets are available at iticket.co.nz
Where: Art Bay and Lightworx Gallery is at 11 Marine Parade, Queenstown. Located in the Upstairs Exhibitions space above Louis Vuitton
Directed by Lisa Clough. More information is available at Remarkable Theatre Company.
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The familiar and hilarious characters discover being a member of an ageing gardening club is more risqué than it sounds.
When: Wednesday, 14 September
Whakatipu Walkie Talkies meet on Frankton Beach 10.15am every Thursday.
Planting Community Planting Days
everyone is welcome, no experience is required, and our core volunteers will be on hand to show you how it’s done.
Footloose is a 1998 musical based on the film of the same name. The music is by Tom Snow, the lyrics by Dean Pitchford with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins.
The plot revolves around Ren and his mothers move from Chicago to a small farming town. Ren is prepared for the adjustment at his new school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. WHS invites everyone to celebrate the amazing skills of the students at in bringing Footloose to life as our 2022 school production.
When: Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 September, at 7pm
Exhibition
Theatre Gone to Seed
When: 20 and 21 September, at 7pm
This is a walking group with a difference! Each week there will be a discussion topic and a guest speaker will attend once per month. It’s a great way to connect with others whilst staying active.
The group will walk and talk from Frankton Beach to the Hilton for morning tea and return. Just meet at Frankton Beach near the BBQ area to begin the walk.
Where: Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, 33 Buckingham St Book at Eventfinda
There is also a People’s Choice award for each discipline (painting, design, and photography) and one overall winner at the end of the exhibition. See the wonderful and varied artwork on display between now and October 9th.
Mount Aspiring College students Year 12 DRAMA - 2b or not 2b
Where: Mount Aspiring College, Plantation Road, Wanaka, in the new school Black Box
Wanaka Library Book Club
Wakatipu High School Presents Footloose The Musical
Walking Whakatipu Walkie Talkies
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Wanaka: Friday, 16 September, 4pm – 5.30pm. Native tree planting at Bremner Bay. Meet at Bremner Bay, off Lakeside Road, near the public toilet.
Queenstown: Saturday 17 September, 9am. Mill Creek Tributary, Slope Hill Road - followed by a Community BBQ
Student Showcase
Wakatipu High School is celebrating their top Visual Art students at the “Showing Off” exhibition through September. The “Showing Off” Exhibition is being presented at the Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown and shares a collection of painting, design and photography work of WHS’s senior students who achieved Excellence in their NCEA.
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just book or for more information contact the Wānaka Library (03) 443 0410 or email wanaka.library@qldc.govt.nz
When: Thursday, 15 September
A true-blue Kiwi story of friendship, loss, community and growth, Tim Hambleton’s award-winning play Gone to Seed promises to be a side-splitting night out.
Max Patté - Te Takurua Aho, Radiant Winter Lights
Artbay & Lightworx Galleries are presenting Max Patté’s newest collection - Te Takurua Aho, Radiant Winter Lights on Thursday with a special launch event. Join them in what will be an enlightening event. There will be canapes and bubbles on offer at the exhibitions debut evening.
When: Thursday, 15 September, 5.30 - 7.00 pm
Art Exhibition
Showing Off Art Exhibition
In celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week), Bright Ink is hosting a master writing workshop with a publishing Māori author Julian Noel. You will have the pleasure of listening to Julian’s short story titled Tabula Rasa. He will then share his tips on developing an idea into a story, identifying and building dialogue, and moulding specific details to bring honesty and authenticity to the narrative. He’ll explore writing composition, word choice, perspectives, voice, and inspiration from your past. What happened? Who was there? What was the lasting impact?
Writing Writing Workshop with Julian Noel
When: Thursday to Saturday, 15 to 17 September at 7.30pm
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After Agriculture College – he’d planned to become a vet - he did an apprenticeship in compositing and graphic arts.
A natural events man, it was Peter and then Eichardt’s manager Laurie Wilde who started the first Queenstown Winter Festival over a beer. “We thought it would be great for people here skiing to have something to do.” Iconic events like the Peak to Peak and Dog Derby were born. “We formed a committee and put all our ideas in a hat and off we went.”
A role as events and conference manager at the Rydges followed, then in the 90s marketing manager for Millbrook Resort. Peter compered Top Town in Queenstown, worked on the $10 Challenge, New Year’s Eve celebrations for many years, the Arrowtown Autumn Festival, played in the Arrow Miners Band, and compered local shows. On the side he ran his own radio show on Sundays on Resort Radio.
Peter married his Kiwi pharmacist wife, Marilyn, in 1985, and they opened Frankton Pharmacy. Three sons followed and they sold the pharmacy, later purchasing Arrowtown Pharmacy.
By the time Peter was 21 the Vietnam War was in full force. Scores of American GIs were about to flood Singapore, Thailand and Sydney on leave. Entertainment agencies jumped at the opportunity to take over the nightlife and Peter got in on the action playing in Singapore and Bangkok.
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From a very young age he’d be bundled off with a pillow and a blanket to gigs with Mum, sleeping outside in the car. Peter’s parents married after meeting in the Australian Air Force during World War II and Peter was born in 1947. Sadly, his father died when he was just 18 months old.
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Peter has been a member of the Queenstown Lions for 33 years, including a stint as president, and was awarded the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellow Award in 2019. He’s been chairman of Wakatipu High School’s Board of Trustees, served on St John’s area committee, and been a regular in the Showbiz Queenstown orchestra for years.
These days he’s a Grandad and marriage celebrant, both of which he loves.
The Cord 3 were regulars at Packer’s Arms, then the new Trans Hotel (now Rydges) for 10 years. They even did four-month summer stints on Pacific cruise ships.
Peter, centre on the drums, playing in his 1960s Sydney band, The Hustlers, from left, George Hume, Ronald Russell and far right, John Leate
His family has been through immense tragedy – the loss of wife Marilyn and his precious son, Richard, in 2010, within months of each other. “Despite the terrible tragedies that have happened, my 50 years in Queenstown have been share bliss,” he says. He’s immensely proud of how his other two boys have pulled through and made huge successes in their own lives –Matt, popular head of music at Mount Aspiring College, and Tim, a graphic designer and musician in Dunedin.
At six, Peter was playing drums for school assemblies in Mr Robertson’s primary school band. “I’ve never had a lesson in drums but made a living from playing them all my life.” Mr Robertson made the banjos, flutes, a bass drum, himself.
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In 2011 Peter formed the Queenstown Jazz Orchestra, which now has 16 musicians, including leading players from Dunedin, and they’re in demand around the region.
He’s organised do’s for the Queen and birthday bashes at Eichardt’s for friend Kenny Rogers and his band. Legendary Queenstown entertainer and events man Peter Doyle even started Queenstown’s own jazz big band.
The biggest turning point came when a 13-year-old Peter cracked open a door to watch in awe as an older teen played drums at a Sydney Police Boys Club. “Mum did shows there and I’d go along.” The older boy invited Peter to try. He was hooked immediately.
He even organised the entertainment for the Queen’s visit in 1990, met American actor Danny Kaye, and joined singer Kenny Rogers and his band sightseeing locally. “We organised a basketball game with Kenny and the First Edition in the old Queenstown stadium, and cricket on the Rec Ground in the late 70s.” They threw a big party at Eichardt’s for a band member. “He even came to my house to meet my family.”
Peter then travelled to the likes of India, Nepal, Iran, Lebanon and Egypt, then England, before heading back to Aussie to play for well-known band, The Victoria Tea Party in North Queensland. At 24 he and a few mates hopped on a ship for a New Zealand holiday where they worked as wine waiters at Wairakei Resort before Peter discovered Queenstown. That was 1971 and he’s never left. Before long he was playing in a band with Lyall McGregor and the late Colin Robinson. “Things were so quiet here then.”
Peter, second from right, with his Melvin Jones Fellow Award, flanked by sons Matt (left) and Tim, and daughter in law Eilidh (far left)
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“I got a job at the local picture theatre and saved 27 pounds for my first drum kit. Mum said I couldn’t have drums in the house so I asked the man at the picture theatre.” They set the drums up amid fabulous acoustics. “He’d put a 1950s record on up the back by the projector and call out, ‘Ya ready?’ That’s how I learned to play… by ear.”
At a teenage party Peter and a friend formed, The Hustlers. “We played lots of gigs – house parties and dances.” It was the 60s and The Beatles were big. They learned the songs by ear.
The son of a well-known professional Sydney pianist, who once played for silent movies, it was inevitable that Peter would have the music in him.
“Access to affordable housing has a direct link to community wellbeing,” he says.
Local kaum tua Darren Rewi with QLDC Mayor Jim Boult and QLCHT Deputy Chair Joanne Conroy, during the site blessing
Affordable Arrowtown homes now underway
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Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Mayor Jim Boult and QLCHT Deputy Chair Joanne Conroy turned the first sods of soil on this significant community housing project, following a blessing by local kaumātua Darren MayorRewi.
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“I am extremely proud of the work by councillors, council staff and the Trust in the massive undertaking to increase the District’s community housing stock, and ultimately the number of locals who now have a roof over their heads thanks to this ongoing collective effort.
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“In my last two terms as mayor, I believe we have come a long way in providing pathways to affordable homes. In my view, this council is doing far more for affordable housing than any other in Aotearoa New Zealand and our work on Inclusionary Zoning is a fine example of that leadership. The amount of national interest we see in what is being delivered in this district is testament to that.”
“We’ve received resounding feedback from the community of the need for more affordable housing in Arrowtown, and accordingly we’re truly excited to start building 68 new homes for local singles, couples and families in highquality homes,” she says.
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The allocation process for the mixture of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom homes is anticipated to start mid-2023, and will include several homes specifically allocated for senior housing. About 45 homes are expected to be sold into the Trust’s award-winning Secure Home programme.
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Earthworks will commence later this month for the new development, which comprises 68 new high-quality and energy-efficient affordable homes. Construction is expected to be complete in 2025.
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Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust (QLCHT) has broken ground on its 68-lot Tewa Banks development in Arrowtown.
QLCHT Executive Officer Julie Scott says it’s exciting for the organisation to
Boult says this much-needed development has been many years in the making.
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QLDC recently resolved to introduce new Inclusionary Zoning rules into the District Plan, to ensure all new developments provide a contribution to affordable housing. The Tewa Banks land was transferred to QLCHT for $1 earlier this year after councillors first approved the proposal in April 2019.
The festival also has an emerging artist programme, which is an important part of their artistic mission. This year there’s four emerging musicians performing. A new initiative this year is the emerging composer, who was selected through a nationwide competition. 20-year-old Eva Bedggood was chosen and has been mentored over the last five months by Selena Fisher, who was the composer in residence last year. Bedggood’s work will be played in full at the festival for the first time.
Chamber music is classical music played by a small group of players acoustically. The intimate shows put on will equate to stunning sounds and feelings of a personal connection with each of the individuals. You can expect to see between one and eight people performing and a range of different combinations.
There’s six programmes and ten performances in total – some will be repeated so that everyone has an opportunity to experience the small shows. In addition to this, there’s a school tour, too. Performers will come from all over the world, one of which is Maciej Kułakowski, a cellist from Poland.
“It can often be quite a visceral experience because you’re so up there and close to it. That’s one of the things we really want to exploit –enhancing the experience. This is where we see the connection to the local landscape,” says Justine Cormack, one of the festival directors. Cormack is a broadly esteemed violinist in New Zealand and will be performing at the festival. Benjamin Baker is the second brain behind the festival and is currently based in the UK. He is an internationally regarded and highly versatile violinist – he’s also performing. Him and Justine both came up with the dream of this festival.
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“Our aim is to be putting the best international musicians next to the best New Zealand ones. Last year we could only bring New Zealanders because of the borders opening just in time – this year we’ve been able to do that. It’s wonderful to be bringing back our best New Zealand chamber musicians as well,” says Cormack.
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“A few years ago, we had a unified dream for a festival in this area. We’re both aware of gorgeous locations in other parts of the world that have really fantastic chamber music or classical music festivals – combining that with the fact that we saw an opportunity for Queenstown. I’d love to see it as an area people come to for the highest quality of New Zealand arts and culture as well as the adventure capital and beautiful landscapes. We’re hoping to add to the idea that people can come to the area and experience great culture,” says Cormack.
“It’s about being adventurous – come and experience something new, you’re going to love it, because it’s just like when you go out into nature and you’re really taken to a different place. It’s quite transporting,” says AtCormack.theWorld’s
Edge Festival will have performances throughout Queenstown, Wanaka and Cromwell from the 8th – 21st of October. You can find more information about the artists and programme, and purchase tickets at worldsedgefestival.com
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At the World’s Edge Festival will return to Queenstown, Cromwell and Wanaka for its second year from the 8th of October. The classical music festival spans across six enchanting programmes in the region. Taking place against the majestic backdrops on offer, the best chamber music in Aotearoa will be performed.
2 - Your work engages with both tradition and innovation within Te Ao Māori, what keeps you exploring this territory?
3 - What attracts you to technology and how does it appear in your work?
4 - I see Apple computers and Pac-Man have made an appearance in recent works...
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Throughout history, art has both influenced and been influenced by technology. In fact, the relentless push to achieve something new that drives both art and science makes them natural collaborators. Kereama Taepa is an innovator, an artist employing digital technologies to create works and experiences that shift between digital, physical, virtual, and augmented realities. His practice is fuelled by popular culture and explores the infinite possibilities of technologies and how they may be employed to transmit mātauranga Māori.
Pop culture is my culture – it’s what I continue to be exposed to and live – so it’s only fitting that it appears in my work. However, I constantly think about what I lived that my children have no idea about. We are all glued to our screens but my children have never really experienced in a big way our major TV channels - I remember when TV3 was launched! My kids know Netflix, Neon, and Youtube and have never had to endure the agonising wait between episodes to find out what happened! I also spent a lot of time in arcades growing up – it had its own culture... its own set of values and rules... yet my kids game with people on the other side of the world without even leaving the house!
I just love finding out how things work and exploring the new... especially when it comes to art making... new technologies enable us to explore our work and ideas in new ways - of which can lead to the “newer”. My favourite part of the Moana movie is when Moana has that light bulb moment and says, “We were voyagers!” I think as Māori, we need to keep voyaging and exploring too - just like our ancestors did.
Kereama Taepa’s recent solo exhibition works can be viewed at Milford Galleries, 9a Earl Street, Queenstown
1 - When did it click?
I love the challenge of making/creating things in the most efficient way possible - I’m largely process driven. I think it is technology and creativity together that can be major drivers within society... I’m really interested in those defining moments in history when something fundamentally changes within culture. My work is sometimes driven by the tech itself - it’s quite meta in that way. I’m mostly known for 3D printed and sculptural work but have also created works in AR, VR, projections and even the Web.
Um... I’m not sure if it has... has it? I don’t know... I think it’s still in pieces somewhere... I think I’m still looking for the pieces to put something together.
Kereama Taepa, Artist portrait
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5 - What’s your biggest barrier to being an artist? I wish there was a cloning machine so that I could have 5 of me to do the things I want to do... Māui didn’t do a good enough job of slowing down Tama-nui-te-rā!
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Four options were suggested by council, ranging from offering incentives to provide contributions towards affordable housing initiatives through to requiring landowners developing their properties to contribute either money or land.
Also, this proposed tax is retrospective, he said, in that it will capture landowners who have already purchased a section but don’t yet have consent to build.
“My opposition is more about the fundamental approach, the likelihood of success, and unintended consequences.
The pros and cons of inclusionary zoning
Someone subdividing their land to build a 150m2 dwelling in Northlake, for instance, will pay a minimum of $22,500 on obtaining their building consent and a 400m2 home will require a contribution around $60,000, he said.
The QLCHT has built 11 homes in Albert Town’s Riverside subdivision since 2017.
Photo: Wānaka App
Niki has requested council staff investigate the potential to use the Rating Act to generate a funding stream and the District Plan “to shift buyers and developers towards demanding and building much smaller homes”. For example, she believed revenue could come from ratepayers using their homes for residential visitor accommodation, the tourism/commercial sector, and from owners of empty homes.
She said 40 percent of the district’s housing stock was recorded as empty in the 2018 Census “so this is a huge part of the problem”.
The new tax may also result in some extra costs for development, which may get passed forward to future homeowners, or be absorbed into land values, the report said.
Proposed alternative option
The cost of inclusionary zoning
Niki told the Wānaka App there are two parts to the housing affordability crisis: the cost of housing and low wages, and while inclusionary zoning addresses the first part for “a lucky few” who are helped by organisations like QLCHT it could also make the overall problem worse.
The council webpage here outlines the issues and options when planning for affordable housing.
Theincome.purpose of this inclusionary zoning tax is to generate funding for the QLCHT. Since 2007 it has been gifted land via negotiated settlements with land developers in subdivisions throughout the district, including Riverside, Northlake, Hikuwai and Longview.
Earthworks begin on a new residential subdivision in Kirimoko, Wānaka, where sections have already been pre-sold.
Councillor Niki Gladding was the only councillor to vote against the proposed inclusionary zoning in the August 11 meeting.
In May this year, a council report said, the average house price in this district was estimated to be 13.9 times the average household income, while across New Zealand the average house price was 8.81 times the average household
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Inclusionary zoning: a closer look
As QLDC will be the first council in New Zealand to use this approach, the legal basis of this mandatory method of inclusionary zoning “will likely be challenged” in the Environment Court, which will take time and ratepayers funds to defend, a council staff report acknowledged.
There will be exemptions for residential flats, retirement villages or residential units located in a zone that already contains affordable housing provisions, such as Longview in Hā
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Initial public consultation occurred last year when QLDC revealed its draft Queenstown Lakes Homes Strategy.
The inclusionary zoning plan change is expected to be publicly notified next month and the proposed provisions and details of how to make a submission will be available on QLDC’s ‘let’s talk’ website soon.
“I don’t like our chances in the courts [and] I think we could spend five to six years and $1M-$2M fighting for this and come out with nothing to show for it.”
Last month Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) became the first council in New Zealand to approve the notification of an inclusionary zoning plan change for its proposed district plan.
“I support creating a revenue stream for the QLCHT but not this way... I think we need smarter solutions.”
by Diana Cocks / Wānaka App
The model of inclusionary zoning the QLDC has chosen will require almost every landowner undertaking a subdivision of more than a single lot within a residential zone to make a contribution of land or money which will go to the Queenstown Lakes Central Housing Trust (QLCHT) to help it deliver affordable housing for the district’s residents.
Photo: Wānaka App
The QLDC will be sending a letter to all property owners, inviting them to consider the proposed inclusionary zoning plan change and make a submission.
Inclusionary zoning is a widely discussed option popular with some councils as it’s a targeted tax not a general rates increase. It has been tried in some other countries with variable success.
But with the repeal of the Special Housing Accord legislation and few other negotiated settlements in the pipeline, QLCHT needs a new source of funding to continue to provide affordable housing.
to proceed with this form of inclusionary zoning received the support of all but one of the QLDC councillors as a positive way to promote affordable housing initiatives and was described as “cutting edge”.
Feedback received last year showed significant public support for measures to address housing affordability, a council report said, with most supporting the option to make contributions mandatory for all new developments and Theredevelopments.publiccanprovide further feedback when submissions on the proposed plan change open in October.
The tax could have major implications for developers and those wanting to build homes, adding tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of subdividing and building, lawyer Graeme Todd said.
Public consultation on the proposed tax
Housing affordability is a significant issue in this district principally due to the district’s high median house prices compounded by many households earning low-medium incomes.
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At NPD Limited we strive for industry leadership. We are highly customer focused providing quality service throughout the South Island. We are seeking a passionate Café Lead for a fixed term position (12 months) to join the NPD family who will bring our culture of friendly efficient service to life at our site in Frankton, Queenstown. The ideal candidate will have café and food preparation experience as well as a proven record managing staff.
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Love driving, love being in the outdoors, like to move around all day and not be working in a fishbowl? Then come and join us. We currently have two super cool vacancies for facilities operators at our Queenstown So,Branch.what does a facilities operator do you ask? Well for starters you get to work across some of the most spectacular scenery NZ has to offer. This could be working in Gibbston one day, Arrowtown the next, or on the Lake front at Frankton or Queenstown. What’s the catch? We need you to clean the public toilets, BBQ’s, Bus stops and drinking fountains. Pretty simple really. Most days can be plain sailing, others you just roll your sleeves up and get on with the job. Housekeeping is no better at least with us you’re free to enjoy the Weoutdoors.supply all your uniform, PPE, and other goodies after a hard day’s work. The lake is a great stop for lunch in a hot summer’s day (and a swim if your keen). Split shifts are available, you can work the weekend and have weekdays off, or verse visa, we’re a flexible bunch. Most get to take a vehicle home, so there’s savings on getting to and from work – bonus!!
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Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will ensure quality service standards and operational systems are being always maintained. You will be responsible for training and motivating a small front office team to ensure we provide our guests with a fantastic first and last impression of quality, efficient and friendly service.
• Perform regular performance reviews.
Previous experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry is a must.
Platinum Queenstown Luxury Villas is a 36-three-bedroom fivestar apartment property located on Fernhill, and we are seeking applications for a full-time Front Office Manager
If you are keen to deliver a high standard, hospitality is your passion, and you want to be rewarded for your efforts at $30 P/H, we would like to hear from you.
• Collation of monthly commission and revenue reports.
We are a supportive team offering excellent pay rates, paid breaks, ongoing loyalty bonuses of $1000.00 a time, and complimentary machine coffee with biscuits, chocolate, and fresh fruit, in a property you will be proud to be part of.
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• Manage group enquiries, including quotes, room allocation and billing.
Applicants must be able to work in New Zealand legally.
Specific tasks will include, however not limited to:
• Overseeing all front office procedures ensuring accurate information is shared with appropriate departments in a timeframe that will enable everyone to provide efficient, professional, and friendly service.
You can also visit our website www.southerndiscoveries.co.nz to find out more about what we do.
•Ability to deliver fantastic customer service at all times
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
All applicants must be New Zealand or Australian residents or have a valid work visa for the duration of the role.
If you would like the opportunity to join a leading tourism business, please apply! Send your CV and cover letter to hr@southerndiscoveries.co.nz
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•Highly professional phone and face-to-face manner
Attention all chefs! Wai hospitality is offering four days on and 3 days off in your working week. With competitive rates and opportunities for advancement. Give yourself the lifestyle you deserve and come and work in one of our professional kitchen teams. In search of Chef de partie Kitchen porters Please apply by sending your CV to alex@wai.net.nz
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We are currently seeking customer service professionals to join our reservations and frontline sales team here in Queenstown, both on a fixed term and permanent basis. If you have a real passion for tourism, stellar attention to detail, and a desire to exceed customer’s expectations, we would love to hear from you!
To be successful in this role your will possess the following:
The roles are full time and involves shift work over a seven-day roster which will include weekends and public holidays. Start and finishing times will vary.
We provide a welcoming office environment, with free parking available in the Gorge Road Retail Centre, full training, and a fun team. You will also have the opportunity to experience many of the tourism activities that we sell on behalf of other organisations, as part of your familiarisation training.
The role involves dealing with phone and email reservations, maximising the sales of all Southern Discoveries products, following up queries, and undertaking administrative duties as required. You will also work in our central Queenstown information centre, selling Southern Discoveries products and a wide variety of local tourism experiences, from wine tours to Bungy jumps!
• Liaise with and coordinate any contractors on-site, which are working outside the scope of resort maintenance staff.
The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for coordinating and carrying out the efficient day to day maintenance of The Ridge Resort. This encompasses a range of duties to ensure the resort building and grounds are maintained at a high level and assisting in ensuring that Health and Safety standards and requirements are met and monitored.
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full-time position working a minimum of 35 hours per week - mostly day shifts with occasional evening functions in a great environment with a high performing team. Remuneration will be based on level of experience. Our kitchen is modern and well equipped, and we use only the freshest ingredients on a menu that changes with the seasons.
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Print Central is a Queenstown based company which has been in the printing business for over 20 years. Now that business is picking up we’re looking for new talent to join our great team.
At The Hills we pride ourselves on our commitment to our staff and offer benefits such as access to monthly staff golf, subsidised lunches prepared fresh from the kitchen, discounted fuel, easy access and onsite parking, a great team, and the most beautiful environment to work in.
We’re looking for someone who always dots their i’s and crosses their t’s. Someone who doesn’t have a “she’ll be right attitude”. Someone who does give a sh/t and has motivation to learn on the job!
This is a full-time position and training is scheduled to start in September - ready for the summer season.
As the successful candidate, you will have…
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• Understanding of design.
• Ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
• Understanding how to network within the Queenstown business community.
•A successful history in account management and/or sales.
Must-haves:
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•An authentic interest in sales, print and design.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage workflows.
• Experience in printing - offset, digital, signage & labels.
• Design experience
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•A genuine passion for food and delivering exceptional service.
If you’d like to be part of our great team please forward your CV to: chef@thehills.co.nz
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If this sounds like a fit for you, please apply with a cover letter and CV to:
As the world's first commercial operation of its kind, Hydro Attack are excited to be recruiting for the next new star who is brave enough to take on our 18ft Sharks!!
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Ideally you will have worked within a customer facing role, be committed to ensuring each & every passenger has a safe, unique and exhilarating ride along with being hard working, friendly, motivated and have a full driving licence.
We provide a level of personal service and a friendly understated approach that is seldom seen in golf clubs. Our limited membership allows our staff to get to know our members as individuals, enhancing that feeling of escaping to somewhere special every time they come to The Hills.
Nice-to-haves:
We have three positions available.
• Experience in printing - offset, digital, signage & labels.
The Hills is one of New Zealand’s most exclusive golf clubs. Our members enjoy an unparalleled level of service in a unique environment that incorporates a championship golf course with full practice facilities, the finest clubhouse hospitality, a gym, a luxury lodge and a constantly changing sculpture park.
• Desire to learn – we can put you through an apprenticeship if you’re interested...
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If you are interested in working in an award winning team full of creative, clever people but are afraid you don’t have the right skills, don’t be put off. We’re looking for the right personal attributes to fit our team, not the right technical Maybeexperience.you want to start a new career pathway? Maybe you’re returning to work after leave? Maybe you want to move to Queenstown? We don’t mind your reasons, but your commitment is important to us and we’d like to invest in you.
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This is a rare opening in our accommodation team for a natural rock star to help lead the guest experience at Sherwood. If you want to be a part of a young, innovative, fast growing company that values people and place. You'll get to work with a great team and in a positive, supportive and innovative environment.
No experience is necessary, as we provide fully paid training.
If you are interested, please send a CV and cover letter to
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A NZ work visa and current drivers license are essential.
Queenstown’s hottest 5 star luxury hotel and home to industry leading F&B outlets – Bazaar Restaurant & Reds Bar.
We are a fun and friendly awardwinning team who are all striving for the same results and looking for the following people to join our us!!
You must be able to obtain a casino Certificate of Approval (COA), which requires you passing a criminal conviction check and credit check.
have a great sense of humour, be a good story teller, and love to get the very best out of the people around you.
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You must be able to work in a busy, stress-free, team environment.
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Looking for 1 or 2 cleaners for a private property in Lake Ohau for 5-6 weeks work starting from the 1st October, accommodation and internet all included.
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If you are looking for some short term work in a beautiful location contact Vicki on vicki.carlamaria@gmail.com
is looking for a Senior Waitstaff to join their Front of House team. Must be a driven hospitality professional with a love of seasonal, locally sourced food and natural wines and know what it is to other consistently exceptional service to our Contactguests. hayley@sherwoodqueenstown.nz if interested.
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Ward Plastering 2020 LTD local business exterior plastering hiring for labour / apprentice to join our team.
We are looking for Bartenders, Security and Duty Managers to work in our busy bar in Queenstown. You must have current working Visa and speak excellent English for all roles.
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The Café Manager is responsible of the organisation and control the operations of the café by ensuring the team provide consistent outstanding coffee, food and excellent customer service.
we are: top-rated independent hotel and restaurant with a great team culture. Showing true care for our team's wellbeing, with 100% full-time-staff retention during all Covid waves.
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Exterior plastering, provide, support and assistance to one or more skilled plasterers. General work assisting the plasterer include site preparation and clearance and maintaining site tidiness and assisting as directed by the plasterer.
Passion for coffee? We are looking for experienced Baristas to join our team. At least one years’ experience is essential.
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Bring CV to15 Ballarat St or email to goulding.tj@xtra.co.nz
You will need to bring knowledge of coffee, barista skills, management and have at least 1 years’ experience in a Cafe Environment.
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Ongoing Bonus Structure.
These positions require you to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Full-time, Part-time and casual positions available.Please send your CV and cover letter to admin@patagoniachocolates.co.nz
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Looking for career progression? At Patagonia Chocolates we encourage and facilitate growth, skill development and create opportunities for those who wish to build a career with us. If this sound like you, we would love to hear from you!
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The following positions are available.
LCQ and DM Cert required
current resume for the role you are applying for with references & copy of a valid work permit if applicable, to jagan@kamana.co.nz
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Who you are: an enthusiastic team player with a desire to make a positive impact on our guest experience and team culture.
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• Housekeeping Supervisor
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No experience required Full training available
What we strive to offer: anniversary free stays, discounted rates, flexible work schedule, daily meals, mindfulness program, career prospects, self-development tools, nurturing environment.
AEWV sponsorships available. Start dates negotiable for successful applicants.
Love Pastry? You will need to have 12 months experience working with pastry in a busy kitchen environment.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Hand to join our busy team.
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Responsible for the production of our signature waffle cones. This is a factory environment working with one other person preparing our waffle recipe and operating the waffle cone machine.
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The positions are on a roster that will vary from week to week. You must be able to work weekends and evenings.
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Applicants will need to have experience in pastry, with good knowledge and ability to create petite gateaux, entremets as well as the production and plating of a la carte and cabinet dessert. Experience beyond 3 years is a plus.
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must be able to work in NZ legally. Positions include weekends and public holidays. Applications to admin@platinumqueenstown.co.nz
LAKES WEEKLY BULLETIN | 13th September 2022 - 19th September 2022 SITUATIONS VACANTPh: 03 409 2800 | info@qmg.co.nz | jobfix.co.nz Page 45 SOUS CHEF – MILLENNIUM & COPTHORNE LAKEFRONT EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER – COPTHORNE HOTELS FRONT OFFICE Duty Manager, Receptionist, Night Auditor / Porter, Porter, Reservations FOOD & BEVERAGE F&B Attendants, Kitchen Attendants CHEFS CDP, Commis, Apprentice HOUSEKEEPING & LAUNDRY Room Attendants, Laundry Attendants
We have incredible opportunities in a variety of roles with shifts and hours that will suit whatever you are looking for across our 3 Queenstown properties Public Kitchen and Bar, Finz Seafood and Grill, and Bella Cucina are looking for superstars who genuinely care and want to join an amazing team to help deliver memorable experiences for our guests. We are hiring in the following positions: Bartenders Waitstaff Duty RestaurantManagerManagerCommisChefChefdePartieSousChefHeadChef We offer: •Amazing pay rates. •Exceptional•Bonus's. team spirit. • Professional development and opportunities for growth. Apply NOW at: https://waidininggroup.bamboohr.com/jobs Platinum Queenstown Luxury Villas is a 36 three-bedroom luxury apartment property located on Fernhill, seeking applicants for: Full-time & Part-time Positions Housekeeping Superstars Houseman Extraordinaire If hospitality is your passion and you are looking for a change, we want to hear from you. We are a small friendly team offering $26 P/H, paid breaks, loyalty bonuses, complimentary machine coffee with biscuits, chocolate and fresh fruit supplied, and regular rewards, all in a property you will be proud to be part of.
LAKES WEEKLY BULLETIN | 13th September 2022 - 19th September 2022 SITUATIONS VACANTPh: 03 409 2800 | info@qmg.co.nz | jobfix.co.nz Page 46 Applynow! ZQNBS.HR@ihg.com WHATSONOFFER? is looking for people for the following roles: CROWNEPLAZAQUEENSTOWN JOIN OUR TEAM BARISTA FOOD&BEVERAGEATTENDANT FOOD&BEVERAGESUPERVISOR CONCIERGE/PORTER NIGHTPORTER ROOMATTENDANT Competitive Base Rate 3 Free Meals a day Paid Birthday Leave Flexible work options Uniform provided & drycleaned Relocation Assistance Proactive Health Days JOIN THE MOVEMENT and be a part of Republic Hospitality Group •Tired of being bored at work? •Want to make your Queenstown life epic! •Looking to meet a fun and friendly crew? Republic Hospitality Group has 10 venues in Queenstown, and we o er casual, part-time and full-time work. So whether it’s bar, restaurant or kitchen work you’re interested in, we’ve got it available at all levels Our perks are pretty hard to beat: • Sta pricing (did someone say great deals on food & drink?) • Sta accommodation options • Epic sta parties • Great sta incentives • A trusting culture • Competitive pay • Free sta meals • Training and upskilling • A welcoming and friendly team Republic is a finalist in the NZ Hospitality Awards for Excellence in People & Culture for a reason. Get in touch and join us today, email HR@republicqt.co.nz and tell us what you’re looking for. Check out our venues at www.republichospitality.co.nz NEED NEW STAFF? ADVERTISE WHERE IT COUNTS!! We are Queenstown’s specialist recruitment solution, meeting the needs of Jobseekers and Employers in all lines of business. Between the Lakes Weekly and JobFix, we are your answer to better and easier staff recruitment, making sure employers and job seekers are connected. Proudly part of The Queenstown Media Group. FIND YOUR NEXT TEAM MEMBER TODAY Job placements start from $35 on JobFix & Lakes Weekly from $84.70+GST Lakes Weekly ads also include 7 days on JobFix. Contact us on info@qmg.co.nz today.LAKES WEEKLY BULLETIN
Do you appreciate a consistent working roster because your life outside of work is important too?
Daytime hours on offer. No split shifts. Get your full-time hours in a 4 day working week and be home by 5pm with nights off.
Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment where the days go quickly?
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• Very good remuneration.
Full Time & Part Time contracts available with set days off, Shifts are mostly 8am to 5.30pm with at least one evening shift per week. The role also requires you to work weekends or at least one weekend day per week. You'd be based out of our Queenstown Airport office in Frankton.
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We are looking for an energetic kitchen hand to be part of a small but passionate kitchen team. It is a day time position ideally 10am to 6pm. We believe our philosophy of being an exceptional employer will play an important part in providing you with job satisfaction, allowing the job to be fun, rewarding and exciting.
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DRIVERS REQUIRED (Contracted) A significant investment in new technology has put Corporate Cabs at the forefront of the Taxi industry in New Zealand. Corporate Cabs Fleets operate in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and WeQueenstown.havepositions available for Drivers within our Queenstown Fleet. Interested, then please send an email expressing your interest to ian.paterson@corporatecabs.co.nz
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The Dishery in Arrowtown is looking for friendly, hardworking and reliable people to join our FOH team. We employ people of all skill levels. While we are always on the lookout for experienced staff, we also believe in hiring people without experience, but with the right 'can do' attitude and work ethic. We offer lots of opportunities to develop and train.
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Spinnaker Bay Apartments has consistently been rated highly by its Guests for its high standards in Cleanliness, Comfort, Facilities & ItsStaff.time to expand our Housekeeping Team. If you are available for as little as 1 day per week or for as many as 5 days per week we welcome your application.
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Jervois Steak House is an authentic and premium steak house which makes no apologies for unashamedly celebrating a love of meat.
• Chance to progress and work at other sites across the Nourish Group.
• Competitive salary.
• Dining discount within the group.
Like everyone else in town, Love Chicken is hiring
• Open for dinner only, so plenty of time to enjoy the mountains before work! Contact josephine@queenstownjsh.co.nz or 03 442 6263
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•Training and development.
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• Daily staff meals.
Interested, then please send an email expressing your interest to ian.paterson@corporatecabs.co.nz
We're not a chain or one of those huge Aussie restaurant brands taking over the town; we're just a little owner/operated organic free-range fried chicken joint hell bent on saving the planet through good food... Love Chicken, not war, Thanksright?to
Central Otago Motor Group is locally owned and operated. We are looking for a fun, smiling and motivated service receptionist to work alongside our awesome team. Do you love multi-tasking, giving the best customer service and problem solving? Then this is for you! Based in our Cromwell branch, Mon-Fri 8-5pm, no two days will be the same.
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Full or part-time position available, again you tell me what you want - I will make it work. Email your CV to darren@lovechicken.co.nz
Hardworking enthusiastic staff member required to work in our fast pace restaurant. Applicant must have current working visa or be eligible to work in New Zealand.
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A significant investment in new technology has put Corporate Cabs at the forefront of the Taxi industry in New Zealand.
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LAKES WEEKLY BULLETIN | 13th September 2022 - 19th September 2022 SITUATIONS VACANTPh: 03 409 2800 | info@qmg.co.nz | jobfix.co.nz Page 49 David Reid Homes Queenstown franchise extends from the Gibbston Valley through to Glenorchy and south to Te Anau. This franchise of David Reid Homes has been owned by the Mackenzies since 2010 and the focus has been on building high-end architecturally designed homes over this time. Due to a steady increase in business, we are currently looking for a dynamic Project Manager and Handyperson to join our team. What's in it for you? • A Vehicle • Fuel • Flexible work hours to enjoy all the region has to offer • A great all-inclusive team • Equal Opportunity Employers • Competitive Remuneration based on experience Interested? Email your CV matt.stewart@davidreidhomes.co.nztoorcallhimon0220102159 Job Opportunities LOOKING FOR SOME EXTRA $$? Reliable, enthusiastic, local person wanted for three hours every Tuesday morning from 9am to deliver our prized LWB's to the business community. Send an email to info@qmg.co.nz with your details Are you an experienced hospitality professional who values a supportive and caring culture and wants to work with an exceptional team of friendly people? We’re recruiting for the following positions, and we’d love to hear from you: Visit our careers website: careers.therees.co.nz for full details about these exciting opportunities. Applications from New Zealand citizens / residents are highly encouraged. •Room Attendants •Food and Beverage Attendants • Chef de Partie •Senior Chef de Partie •Sous Chef •Guest Services Agents •Head •ConciergeConcierge|Porter | Drivers •Night Porter Delight our guests with your ve-star service! SCHOOL CLUB ASSISTANT / HOLIDAY PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Then we suggest you consider one of the unique and exciting following options we are currently recruiting for.
•Looking for an opportunity to work for Ngāi Tahu Tourism, one of the largest tourism operators in Aotearoa?
Shuttle Driver and Customer Service Representative
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For further information on this opportunity and to apply, please visit the Ngāi Tahu website https://mahi.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/search and search on job number #22622
•Excellent team player
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Fear Factory Queenstown are looking for an experienced Sales Assistant and Scarer. Average of 25-30 hours a week (full-time), mainly evening work. You will be working with a fun, hard working, scary team, passionate about horror, making people laugh and
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as the above criteria listed, our successful applicants will have an affinity for the needs and aspirations of Ngāi Tahu Whānui and be able to work shifts on weekdays, weekends, and public holidays.
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As Customer Experience Supervisor this role will involve you leading a dynamic and passionate customer service team, where you will mentor and share your knowledge to ensure the first class experience that Shotover Jet / Dart River Adventures are renowned for.
We’re after an individual who:
We take great pride in warmly welcoming manuhiri to our experiences. Manaakitanga (hospitality) is one of the core values that drives the way we do business. As hosts, we care for our manuhiri and our team as our own whānau.
•Has experience in an operations environment
•Cash, eftpos, till and computer skills
•An affinity with photography and associated technology
•Keen for a new challenge where you can make your mark on a world class tourism development?
This is an exciting and varied role, which will see you responsible for providing an exceptional customer service experience to our manuhiri. The role will includem duties such as driving shuttles, making reservations, retail sales and photography.
We are looking for an exceptional customer service guru who thrives in an inclusive, engaging, and welcoming environment. The customer service role is primarily based at Shotover Jet in Queenstown, with some shifts at Dart River Adventures in Glenorchy.
For further information on this opportunity and to apply please visit the Ngāi Tahu website https://mahi.ngaitahu.iwi.nz/search and search on job number #22621
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Customer Service Representative - Photography and Retail
•Stock management skills
Please email your CV and a cover letter telling us a bit about yourself to queenstown@fearfactory.co.nz
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looking for someone with a love for late nights and house music, someone with great energy and knows how to have fun. We
We are looking for a salesperson extraordinaire to take over the busy weekend position, when Queenstown bustles with visitors and locals
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McDonald’s Restaurants Queenstown are looking to fill permanent full-time positions for our restaurants in Frankton & Camp Street for the position of:
• Good computer skills
• Assisting Nursing staff by setting up theatres
•Patient handling
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Within this role you will ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service and communication, and maintain outstanding store condition to preserve the visual standards of the Flora Fauna brand.
• Flora Fauna is modern day Wunderkammer, or room of curiosities.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant at our Queenstown clinic to support our nurses, doctors and specialist medical providers. This busy and challenging role is pivotal in helping with the day to day running of the clinic and delivery of excellent care to our patients. This is a part time position of 2 to 3 days a week which can be worked within school hours. Hours to be discussed further at interview.
• A strong work ethic and ability to communicate effectively
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
The successful applicant will:
To apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter to meredith@florafauna.co.nz
someone with exceptional customer service and sales skills, a background in this area is essential. Pay negotiable depending on what you can bring to the role.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities with a strong sense of urgency
Skin Institute specializes in services for Skin Cancer treatment, Veins treatment, Dermatology, Cosmetic Surgery and Appearance Medicine.
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• Work in one of Queenstown's most unique and exciting spaces.
• Part Art Gallery, part Museum, part Treasure Trove.
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• Conscientious and organised with excellent attention to detail
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As a Dental Assistant you will be required to provide chairside assistance to our dentists and hygienists, sterilise instruments, and reception duties as needed.
• Be available to work shifts ranging from Monday – Friday, 8am5:30pm (Saturday work may occasionally be required)
• A willingness to learn and develop your skills
To apply for this role please email a covering letter and your CV to dee.tobin@skininstitute.co.nz
• A bubbly personality and team-oriented approach to care
We are looking for a fantastic new team member to join our busy practice at Remarkables Dental in Frankton. We currently have a fulltime position available for a Dental Assistant to work 5 days per week.
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Here at Cougar we are looking for staff who can handle an everchanging environment. You will be responsible for providing excellent service to customers.
Departments undertaken in this role would be but not limited to:
•Competitive market remuneration
Remuneration: $24-28 depending on skills and performance
These are all long-term permanent roles offering full-time and part-time hours. Sponsorship is not available for these roles.
•Afterhours
If this sounds like a career for you, please attach a covering letter and CV via email to: hr@cougarsecurity.co.nz
• Being physically and mentally fit with the ability to undertake necessary manual handling tasks as required
Ensuring all Cougar safety standards are being adhered to:
•A good level of tness, as this role requires heavy lifting
•Clean criminal record
You will be working as part of an established team who take enormous pride in their work to maintain Council-managed reserves across Queenstown, Frankton and Arrowtown.
to join our team at Rakau with our unique outdoor garden setting.
To be successful, you should have:
Queenstown Lakes District Council is seeking a permanent, full-time Gardener to maintain its parks and gardens –including the world-famous Queenstown Gardens.
access to QLDC’s great health and tness facilities •Mobile phone and full uniform provided For more information on this role and to apply, please visit: qldc.qjumpersjobs.co Gardener Private Bag 50072 | 10 Gorge Road Queenstown Phone 03 441 0499 | www.qldc.govt.nz
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•Previous experience in amenity horticulture or general garden maintenance preferred
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•Subsidised health insurance plus free eye checks and annual u shots
•The ability to work in all weather and climatic extremes
•Current full/clean New Zealand Drivers Licence, with the ability to drive a manual vehicle
The successful candidates will be required to have:
•Ensure garden areas at the Queenstown Gardens, Queenstown CBD, Queenstown Events Centre and Arrowtown are maintained to a high
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shrub, annual/perennial rose bed and native areas, weed control, leaf removal, mulching and spraying of weeds
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CELLAR DOOR HOST We are looking for the right person to join our Cellar Door team at the Chard Farm winery in Gibbston. The cellar door host is a full-time position involving all aspects of hosting tastings, sales, cellar door club, wine despatch and website/internet orders. Become part of a fun team at one of Central Otago’s leading, family owned, pioneering wineries. Position requirements• A passion for wine and customer service and ability to deliver an interesting and unique tasting experience. •Able to convert positive experience into wine sales •Basic computer skills are essential •Good wine knowledge and a keen interest in wine desirable • A duty manager qualification would be an advantage •Able to work some weekend days If you are interested and have the suitable skills, we'd love to meet you! Please send your CV to wine@chardfarm.co.nz. Any questions call Amy on 03 441 8452. 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. Advertise your job vacancy Upload online at jobfix.co.nz
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We are offering a unique opportunity to join part of a small team of professionals, that caretake an exclusive privately-owned luxury lodge in Dalefield, set on 129 acres.
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We look after the property to ensure it is kept to a high standard, this adds key value to the overall operation. The successful candidate will need to be reliable, have a strong eye for detail and a great can-do attitude.
Experience is not essential as full training will be given. Both full time and a fixed term contracts on a long-term basis are available. Training towards Property Management is also available for the right applicant.
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• line trimming
FERNHILL RAINBOW Straight out the front door at Fernhill.
• weed management (including herbaceous & woody weed control)
If you are looking to join a dynamic team, then jump on board!
• care of native plants & assist in the formal gardens
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ANDREW BUSST LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER
• pest control (traps and bait stations)
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