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Cultivating our collective Kia ora, this is week one of my new role at the Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce. The task ahead is to drive business growth by building capability, innovation and collaboration. I’m here to help identify and dismantle common barriers that get in the way of our businesses maximising their potential. ‘Economic gardening’ is a term I learnt in my previous advisory role in the Economic Development Unit at QLDC. It essentially means to build a thriving and resilient economy by supporting and growing businesses we have now. I’m ready to get my hands dirty. We’re a town of mostly small businesses. Businesses that are currently very busy managing a myriad of challenges, everything from the all-consuming staff conundrum, immigration, complex employment law and a lack of housing for staff (if you can find them). These puzzles make the road cone issue small potatoes – we know there’s an end in sight for that. All these issues our businesses have in common. But we also have in common the fact that despite hurdles for those who choose to live here (yep – we know it’s expensive), we all had the faith that we have the mental toughness, innovative ideas, resilience and connections to make it in one of the greatest places in the world.

So how do we keep pushing forward? My personal opinion is we’re not going to get anywhere (fast) by complaining. While the current business environment challenges aren’t unique to Queenstown, what is solely ours is our passion, drive and love for this place. We’ve got where we are via a long line of battlers – the miners, the ski field operators (with nothing but a few ropes) and the tourism operators who innovated to offer new adventures to new markets all from the bottom of the planet. We can work together to proactively find solutions and come back better than before. And we can do it while looking after our best assets – our people and environment. Because that is good for business.

How can I help? If you’re not already a member, join the Chamber. If you think the Chamber is ‘not for you’ think again. Get involved! I can guarantee there is a talented team working on behalf of YOU! When labour’s tight, we could all do with an advocate and extension of our team right? Get in the arena, connect with other businesses that (I can also guarantee) are facing most of the same challenges you are. Take advantage of the professional development and training we offer – use it to motivate and retain your precious people. Let’s work together to find solutions – because with so many talented leaders and passionate business owners that love this town – our key strength is our united front.

Get in touch, I’m keen to hear your ideas. Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini Our strength is not as individuals, but as a collective Sharon Fifield (your committed gardener)

The Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni opening the Queenstown Writers Festival on Friday evening at Te Atamira in front of guests, organisers and volunteers.

YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT TO US

Kia Ora,

The team at the Queenstown Media Group, are currently asking for your feedback which will help guide our decision making for the Lakes Weekly and the Queenstown App for 2023. The information you provide is critical in what we deliver across both publications.

Ultimately if you love reading the Lakes Weekly, QT Business and what we produce on the QTN App, we would love you feedback to ensure what we produce remains what you want to read. That in turn helps with attracting local advertising which enables us to deliver the Lakes Weekly and the App to Queenstown as free publications.

As a result of your feedback last year we increased our local news content, engaged more local writers to produce My Life’s Story and regular community articles about locals and local events and recently introduced Goings On About Town. We also got feedback on the way the publication is designed and as a result the classified sections are grouped together under headings to make it an easier read, we included a Contents Table at the front to help navigating through the issue. We’re almost a full colour publication as a result of your feedback and the QT App has increased its local news while adding business news and a community events section.

The feedback survey is live now and open until the 20th of November. As a sweetener we have 2 x $100 vouchers at either White and Wong’s or Botswana Butchery to be won.

We’d love to have your honest feedback, the good, the bad and your ideas. Please give us 5 minutes of your time to fill in the survey and of course there is always the chance to win that dinner at Botswana Butchery or White and Wong’s.

You can connect to the survey, through the QR code below or there are direct links on the QT App, our website or Facebook page.

Lastly, thank you again for your support, especially over the last couple of years. The encouragement and feedback from the community has been the best medicine and motivation to keep trying new things while retaining the best bits.

The Lakes Weekly Bulletin team

Stepping down from a job well done

by Sue Fea

He’s been the face of Wakatipu High School for 10 years now, through some of the school’s most challenging times, but it’s time for principal, Steve Hall to head off on his bike for some R & R. Steve’s brought a wealth of outdoor adventure, education and business experience to the role, but he reckons it’s a good time for him to bow out, and for a leadership transition. “Ten years feels like a good stint in a job like this and I feel like I’m leaving the school in good shape,” says Steve, 58. “I’m going to have a break first and foremost and think hard about what to do next.” Much of that thinking will take place on the long arduous 3000km Tour Aotearoa cycling trail that he’s got planned from Cape Reinga to Bluff, hopefully in March, next year. By then his replacement, long-time Wakatipu High School teacher and associate principal Oded Nathan, will be firmly entrenched in his new role, taking over as principal from Steve. “I handed in my notice in February and the board appointed Oded at the end of term two. He’s been here a long time so he knows the school intimately,” says Steve. Oded joined Wakatipu High School as associate head of maths in 2010, becoming Steve’s deputy in 2013.

Steve hails from an impressive professional background, which includes five years as a young English, Economics, Outdoor Education teacher and Dean at Wakatipu High School during the 1990s. Even then he brought a strong outdoors aspect to the role having previously worked locally in the ski industry as an instructor, heli-ski guide and also as a commercial rafting guide.

After leaving Wakatipu High School the first time Steve went on to become school director at Outward Bound in the Marlborough Sounds for five and a half years. He then became chief executive of the Halberg Trust. All of his teaching and school principal’s career have been at Wakatipu High School.

“I’m not retiring, or leaving Queenstown. All I’m worried about right now is heading off on my bike,” he smiles.

The Hall’s youngest, Stefan, is just finishing Year 12, while their eldest is a lawyer in Queenstown, and the other serving in the NZ Army.

The most challenging aspects of his local principal’s role have been the initial transition from statutory management to his leadership when he started the job, relocating the entire school to Frankton and continuing roll growth. “We’ve just had our Orientation Day for 2023 and we expect 300 Year 9 students – our biggest number ever, to start at the beginning of next year,” says Steve. The year will open with a roll of some 1300 students. “That’s pretty much double what it was when I arrived.”

Phase Two of the new school’s expansion has been in full swing too, which has been very challenging to work through, he says.

“We’ve had areas of the school closed and been operating from temporary classrooms,” says Steve. “We’re always dealing with growth.” “At one stage, right in the real peak of the Phase Two expansions about a year ago, we had to rent a room at the Wyndham Hotel across the road and use it for classroom space.”

He says it’s been quite a transition even just relocating the school into the modern-style learning environment campus. Thrown into the mix these past two and a half years have been the challenges of Covid, the pressures that’s placed on local families and the move to online learning, all requiring extra support for students and staff.

“Covid was really challenging for all of the community, the education sector, school staff, students and families. It’s something none of us will ever forget,” says Steve. “We knew how much the community was struggling and we had

a part to play to keep things normal for kids, offering support, but keeping teaching and learning going.”

Despite all this he’s pretty chuffed that during parts of last year in a couple of qualifications students achieved the highest passes ever. “Our predictions are for some really strong achievements when these current NCEA results come through in January.”

Steve says the school’s main aim has been for students to leave the school with the best possible qualifications, ready for successful futures, well versed in plenty of extra-curricular activities like sport, arts, culture, community and leadership. “That’s the all-round education our community wants,” he says. Also pleasing has been the number of parents keeping their children in the basin for their high school years and not sending them away to boarding schools. “We’re looking at the highest retention of students locally for next year that we’ve ever had. There’s been a noticeable change in that,” says Steve.

There will be one last ‘Hoorah’ at the school’s legendary backcountry Branches Camp, which Steve’s enjoyed since his 1990s days at the school. “I will definitely be going to Branches this year for four or five days on the first camp (starts November 29) and several days on the second,” he says.

Wakatipu High School principal Steve Hall ready for a new chapter.

WORDS FROM around theworld

By Sue Fea

It’s hoped the Wakatipu’s wonderfully diverse global community can be celebrated in the Frankton Library garden with the launch of the first World Languages Lilliput Libraries there early next year.

Fifteen local artists from around the globe pitched in their creative talents during a weekend workshop on November 5 and 6 to paint and finish six wonderful Lilliput Libraries. They were built by volunteers from both the Arrowtown MenzSheds. Mitre 10 MEGA Queenstown made a huge donation of materials and staff time lead by the amazing Toni Boatright, with all of the paint donated by Resene in what library team leader Jess Payne says has been an incredible community effort by so many volunteers.

The project started more than a year ago and Jess says the end result has been “beautiful - beyond my wildest imaginings”. “It’s been a collaborative, co-designed project in which the community told us what they wanted and we, at the library, were just the facilitators,” she says. “There were so many people involved in this and there’s been some real magic come out of it.”

An official ribbon-cutting and launch of the World Language Lilliput Libraries will be held at either the end of February or early March and Jess says they’re keen to hear from migrant communities locally about how they’d like to represent their culture at the launch.

The library team is busy purchasing books in different languages after collecting data and feedback from a survey of migrant communities as to what they’d like.

“We still really want to talk to people involved in the community from different cultures about what they’d like to see featured and those who’d like to be part of the launch event,” she says.

“We’d love some cultural performances, and we’re on the hunt for some bi-lingual storytellers - people to read children’s stories in their own language.” Jess wants to hear from these people and also people who can read poetry in their native languages.

A major focus of the launch event will be a World Language Book Swap in which people can bring a book from their language, all to be spread on tables outside, and swap it for a book in another language.

“We want it to be a real celebration of the diversity of our community, possibly including games for the children and other activities – a real festival atmosphere,” says Jess.

“There’s such a huge demand for this locally but our library at Frankton just isn’t big enough to cater for the community’s diverse multicultural population so this project was our creative start to the solution.”

The six new World Language Lilliput Libraries will each represent a different continent, or group of countries, with books in those multiple languages from Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Asia. It’s hoped the six colourfully-decorated Lilliput Libraries lined up in the garden will hold between 50 and 100 books in these different languages at any one time, with a stock of about 200 in total.

“Our incredible volunteer artists from the migrant community – some professional painters, some creatives, others people with artistic flair, only had three weeks to meet and brainstorm ideas and what they’ve come up with is just amazing,” says Jess. These volunteers came from Poland, Chile, Uruguay, Indonesia, Argentina, France, Japan, Malaysia, China, India and South Africa.

The libraries have now been stored safely until the launch. “We’ve been inundated with offers of books in other languages and that’s wonderful, but we’re asking that people please hang onto those until we’re open and have somewhere to store them.”

Jess says the Japanese Family Society of Queenstown was the original inspiration for the project. “They once had a library of 5000 items in the old Queenstown Camping Ground, but had to close because of redevelopment there.”

She’d also like to especially thank Natasya Zambri from the Frankton Library team, who she says is “the organisational mastermind behind this entire project”.

“Queenstown Library already has a fantastic World Language Section and this means we, at Frankton, can also cater for these bi-lingual readers in our community who deserve to have access to books in their own languages,” she says. “There are so many people living here who come from other countries, many of them raising children here, and we want them to be able to pass on their own culture and language to their children. This will make a big difference for these people.”

A much larger World Language Collection will also be available in the 15 libraries across the Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago districts, for those tapping into their library membership.

Children’ painting the mural by Kasia Hebda Studio at Saturday’s event

Artists with the newly-decorated Lilliput Libraries at the Red Barn

From left, Toni, Natasya, Paul, Martin and Jess at the Saturday event

JFS Manning barbeque at the Saturday event

Lilliput Libraries are a network of tiny community libraries, first founded by Dunedin woman Ruth Arnison and are now found all over New Zealand. The Catalyst Trust has been helping to set them up throughout the Wakatipu area.

Arrowtown MenzShed volunteers painting the Lilliput Libraries white

GOINGS ON ABOUT

EVENTS - MUSIC - ART THEATRE - AT THE GALLERIES

AGM

Happiness House AGM

Happiness House holds a special place in the hearts of many in the region. The AHGM is coming up on the 16th which will be an opportunity to hear about the amazing work Happiness House does in the Wakatipu community and meet our Trustees. This year’s guest speaker is Mayor Glyn Lewers.

When: Wednesday 16th November between 2.30pm and 3.30 pm

Where: 4 Park Street RSVP info@happinesshouse.org.nz or 034422653

Talk Get Outdoors Week

Local Athlete Tanya Bottomley will give a free Local Hero Talk in celebration of Get Outdoors Week on Thursday. Tanya will share her inspirational journey and incredible physical feats, including traversing the 45th parallel across the South Island of New Zealand. Registration is required. contact Queenstown Library to register.

When: Thursday 17th November 5.30pm Where: Queenstown Library in Gorge Rd

Arts

Wakatipu Pottery Group Grand Opening

The Wakatipu Pottery Group is holding a grand opening celebration at their facility at Te Atamira. There will be a 101 vases ceramic exhibition as well as the opportunity to view members’ ceramic works. Drinks and nibbles are on offer and a chance to meet other potters from the club.

When: Friday November 18th from 5pm Where: Te Atamira, Dart House, Remarkables Park Town Centre 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton.

Live Music- Classic Rock

Dolphin Friendly - Wont Be Fools NZ Tour Part 1

Hard-hitting, Otautahi band Dolphin Friendly deliver five epic tracks of unbridled, groove-laden rock from their Won’t Be Fools Ep. This is their unapologetic salute to 90’s grunge anthems blended with elements of psychedelic rock, hip-hop, and reggae.

When: Fri 18th Nov, 8:30pm–11:00pm Where: Yonder, 14 Church St, Queenstown

Running Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown’s largest running event The Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon is on this Saturday, The running event incorporates a 42km marathon, 21.1km half marathon, 10km fun run and kids fun run events.

The Marathon starts at Millbrook in Arrowtown and along with the half takes in Lake Hayes, Shotover River before joining the 10km track that follows Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown Gardens and finishing at the Recreational Reserve in heart of Queenstown. There are road closures along the route and especially in Queenstown.

When: Saturday, 19th November Where: 7:45am for 10km, 8.00am for Half-Marathon, 8:20am for Marathon and 1:00pm for Kids Run.

Awards Gala Awards & Gala for The Women’s Refuge

The Awards & Gala for the Women’s Refuge aims to shine a light on family violence, in the hope it will encourage women to speak out and play a part in reducing the violence statistics across NZ. All the proceeds go to the Otago chapter of the Women’s Refuge and Central-Lakes Family Services to help provide safe nights for women and children in the region who are escaping abuse.

Tickets are available at Eventbrite. When: Saturday November 19th 6:30pm to 11:30pm Where: Skyline Gondola, Wakatipu Room

Open Day

Southern Lake Swimming Club Open Day

Southern Lakes Swimming Club is hosting an Open Day to celebrate the start of the swim season on Sunday 20th November. All members, previous members, new members, visitors from other swimming clubs and QT marathon runners who just want to relieve their aching muscles are welcome to come along and join in! The Open day commences from 9:15am at the Frankton Coastguard station. The club will be signing new members, selling tow buoys for those regularly swimming in the lake which provide visibility and personal safety. Wetsuits will be available to try on, order and purchase. Experienced swimmers and kayak support will be on hand from 10am for anyone new to lake swimming and expect temperatures of approximately 12 degrees!

Coffee and tea will be served and bring something to cook on the free BBQ. Enquiries welcome on sheenaat50@gmail.com

When: Sunday 20th November from 9:15 am until midday Where: Coastguard Station, Frankton Marina, Sugar Lane, Queenstown

Discussion

NZ & EU: Partners in Turbulent Times

Catalyst Trust has invited EU Ambassador to NZ Nina Obermaier’s to return to Queenstown to discuss Covid’s impact on climate change, trade deals, and the war in Ukraine and the impact all are having on the EU’s relationship with NZ.

“Covid immediately changed expectations and since then, the world seems to be in an even more difficult environment,” says Amb. Obermaier.

The EU and New Zealand also have common goals in the Pacific, trade and sustainability, and the recently finalised EU–NZ Foreign Trade Agreement is the first of a new generation of “green and just” trade deals.

Amb. Obermaier will discuss these and other issues affecting New Zealand’s relationship with the EU before taking questions.

This is a free event however please register at Eventbrite.

When: Monday 21st November- 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Where: The Rees Hotel, 377 Frankton Road

Dinner with a theme

Green Drinks: Surplus to Sublime

After a sell-out debut last year, Surplus to Sublime is back again with a Trust the Chef style interactive evening celebrating good food, a beautiful community while also reducing food waste.

The evening is being hosted at the Millhouse at Millbrook, where their skilled chefs will be creating a three-course meal using rescued food collected by the local KiwiHarvest team. Fresh produce from Millbrook’s Kitchen Garden will also be used.

The event showcases what can be created from perfectly good food that would otherwise be heading to our landfills.

The evening starts with a tour of Millbrook’s Kitchen Garden, a glass of bubbly before being seated in the Millhouse for 7pm.

When: Monday 21st November- 6:00 PM Where: Millbrook Resort

AGM

Queenstown Business Chamber Of Commerce AGM

The Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual AGM for Chamber members along with the annual NZSki post-winter update on Thursday 24th.

The NZSki’s 2022 end-of-season wrap-up includes NZSki’s CEO Paul Anderson, Coronet Peak Ski Area Manager Nigel Kerr and The Remarkables Ski Area Manager Ross Lawrence talking through the season and then covers their plans for summer and winter 2023.

When: Thursday, 24th November between 4:00 p.m and 6:00 p.m. 5pm is the AGM

Where: Coronet Peak Ski Area, Coronet Peak

Fair Day

St Peters Church Mini Market

A mini- market is being held on the lawn of St Peters Church. The market will be a celebration of local cooking using local produce. The market will be selling homemade baking, bliss balls, jams, chutneys. With Christmas just around the corner there will be Christmas crafts, spring flowers, plants and raffles and lots more. Live music will be supplied by Mark Wilson.

When: Saturday 26th November between 9am and 11 am Where: St Peter’s Church, Church Street, Queenstown

Theatre

Dancing Queen – A tribute to ABBA

Swedish pop band ABBA was among the most commercially successful groups in the history of popular music. In the 1970s they dominated the European charts with catchy iconic pop songs.

Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA is an international tribute show to ABBA and stars cast member Brit Jess Driver - in the role of Agnetha, Australian Zac Coombs as Bjorn and South Africans Giselle Bouwer as Anni-Frid and André Behnke as Benny.

The show will be in Queenstown on the 29th November performing at the Memorial Hall for one night. The show is over two hours of Abba’s biggest hits, all performed live on stage by an 8-piece international cast, world-class production and visuals to accompany. All the best known tracks have made the set list promising a joyous evening.

When: Tues, 29th November, 7:00 pm Where: Queenstown Memorial Hall, 1 Memorial Street Tickets are available at www.iticket.co.nz or go to dancingqueenshow.com.au for more information.

Art Gallery

Ivy Box Gallery

Check out the new range of art, sculpture and jewelry and immerse yourself in art that’s created outside the square. The Ivy Box contemporary art gallery profiles fresh, gritty and unconventional contemporary New Zealand art.

Featured currently is works by; Antoinette Beck who takes inspiration from the natural world to capture the energy and mood in her oil painting, Rachel Harper Dibley whose exhibiting a range of new artworks inspired by the ever-changing moods of the mountains in Queenstown and Mika Renner, a local emerging young artist with her intricate pencil drawings, to name a few.

Where: The gallery is located at 134 Park Street, Queenstown or contact Lynda on 027 305 5826.

RESIDENTIAL

Queenstown

Personal points of contact: • Wanaka / Cromwell: Heidi Hall / Maree Lapthorne

• Queenstown / Arrowtown: Nathan Gee / Fenagh Smith

The trust has appointed Trish Daley into a newly-created Development Design Manager role. They have also confirmed local construction company Breenhomes as the development’s proposed main contractor. Ground was broken on the 68-lot development in Arrowtown in September of this year. Tewa Banks will consist of high-quality and energy-efficient affordable homes, with construction set to be complete in 2025. The allocation process for the homes is anticipated to start mid-2023 and construction is set to start at this time. The development will include at least six units specifically allocated for senior housing as well as approximately 45 homes that are expected to be sold into the Trust’s award-winning Secure Home programme.

“Trish has a strong focus on good master planning, design and development and will oversee all QLCHT development projects. Trish will also work closely with Tewa Banks lead project manager Tim Henry, who has recently opened the Queenstown office of project management firm Devcorp,” says Julie Scott, QLCHT Executive Officer.

Breen Constructions Managing Director Lindsay Breen says Tewa Banks will be a multi-staged development and the company intends to resource the project with local tradespeople.

“Breenhomes has a vision to transform the lives of people through building their future. It is a vision that has been passed down, in different iterations, for more than four generations, and has informed our desire to be a part of this, along with many other QLCHT projects,” he says. “Whilst we have our own committed workforce at Breen Constructions, we will also be looking to resource Tewa Banks with local sub-trades and contractors,” he says.

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QLCHT’s newly appointed Development Design Manager Trish Daley

Local kaumātua Darren Rewi with QLDC Mayor Jim Boult and QLCHT Deputy Chair Joanne Conroy, during the site blessing

Local legends and global stars set for a great summer of cricket

by Jessica Allen

Tit bits Tit bits

FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Meta (Facebook) Layoffs

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the tech company is cutting 11,000 jobs last week, a 13% cut amid a broader digital advertising downturn and skepticism of the company’s bet on the metaverse. Meta also announced it is extending a hiring freeze through the first quarter of 2023.

The major layoffs are the company’s first after 18 years of growth ended this summer with its first quarterly decline in revenue. The social media giant’s market capitalization peaked last year at $US1T but has since lost almost 80% of its value as the pandemic-induced tech boom fizzled and video-centric competitor TikTok makes inroads into the market.

Meta is not alone in cutting jobs of late; other tech companies include Lyft, payment processor Stripe, and Twitter, whose workforce was halved last week. Shares of Meta jumped as high as 8% on the layoff news.

AP

Luke Combs wins top prize at Country Music Association Awards

Country music’s biggest stars were honored at the 56th annual CMA Awards last Wednesday.

The entertainer of the year award went to Luke Combs, who also won the award for album of the year for “Growin’ Up,” his third studio album. Lainey Wilson, who led this year’s nominations with six nods, took home the awards for new artist of the year and female vocalist of the year. Chris Stapleton won the male vocalist of the year award. Old Dominion was honored with the vocal group of the year award, while Brothers Osborne took home the vocal duo of the year award. Cody Johnson was honored with the music video of the year award for “’Til You Can’t” and Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde received the award for musical event of the year for “Never Wanted To Be That Girl.” Johnson also received the award for single of the year for “’Til You Can’t” during the CMA Awards.

ABC News

New pterosaur species identified in sub-Saharan Africa

With wings spanning nearly 16 feet, a new species of pterosaurs has been identified from the Atlantic coast of Angola. An international team, including two vertebrate paleontologists from Southern Methodist University (SMU), named the new genus and species Epapatelo otyikokolo. This flying reptile of the dinosaur age was found in the same region of Angola as fossils from large marine animals currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. Pterosaur fossils that date back to the Late Cretaceous are extremely rare in sub-Saharan Africa. Phys.org

Earthquakes

At least six people killed after a 6.6-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal and triggered tremors in nearby Indian capital of New Delhi. A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shakes Italy’s northeastern coast; no casualties were reported.

Other bits

• Aaron Carter, singer and child star, found dead at age 34

• Leslie Phillips: Carry On and Harry Potter star dies aged 98. Phillips was also familiar to younger fans as the voice of the Sorting Hat in Harry Potter films.

• Duran Duran founding member Andy Taylor reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis

International and domestic cricket returns to Sir John Davies Oval next month giving locals the chance to watch international fixtures for the first time since Covid.

Internationally, the White Ferns will play Bangladesh on Wednesday 7th December from 2.00pm and next year the Blackcaps will take on Sri Lanka on Saturday 8 April. Both matches are action-packed T20s and the third and final matches in their respective series. Domestically, the Otago Sparks and Volts women’s and men’s teams will also call Sir John Davies Oval home during this season. The Super Smash double-headers on 28 and 29 December will be particular family highlights over the festive period as Otago take on the Northern Brave teams and Auckland Aces and Hearts. Tickets for all matches at Sir John Davies Oval are available now via the websites of New Zealand Cricket and Otago Cricket.

QLDC Sport and Recreation Manager Simon Battrick said it was great to see grassroots cricket growing locally as well as the return of international matches to the district.

“We’re also thrilled to see international and domestic fixtures return to Sir John Davies Oval. We hosted some games last season that had to be played behind closed doors given COVID restrictions so it’s going to be great to see crowds return to the oval to watch the New Zealand and Otago teams in action and maybe inspire some future local legends,” he said.

Additionally Wānaka’s new cricket nets are now open for locals to enjoy. The four-bay nets at Wānaka Recreation Centre are a partnership between Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and the Luggate Albion Cricket Club (LACC) designed to help develop and grow the sport in the Upper Clutha.

Anyone wanting to use the Wānaka Recreation Centre nets can just turn up and start playing.

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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

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.

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EVERYTHING ELSE

QUEENSTOWN DHARMA CENTRE, 12 LAKE ST. WED (16 Nov), @ 6:30pm, “Nurturing Peace” with Grant Rix; FRI (18 Nov), @ 7pm, “The Way of the Imperfect Buddhist” with Jakob Leschly (Cost $10); SUN (20 Nov), @ 10am, “Living with Wisdom, Compassion and Non-Clinging Engagement” Zoom teaching with Tarchin, then “Social Sunday”. All sessions are free, unless noted, with dana for the centre/teacher gratefully accepted. For more info, see dharmacentre.org.nz or FB

SUZI Q’S GARDEN. CHRISTMAS TREES, FRESH AND fragrant are available for selection now. You’re welcome to visit and choose your tree which we’ll hold for your special day. Peony Rose Blooms are now available. No dogs or public facilities. 42D Gladmsuir Rd, Queensberry, SH6 Half way between Cromwell and Wanaka. Follow our Tree and Flower Farm Signs. Phone Suzi on 022 414 2301

MAKE SPACE - AN ACCESSIBLE FULLY RESOURCED art studio open to those who would benefit from creativity as a tool for wellbeing. Whether you have never made art before or are an experienced artist you are welcome. Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am – 1pm at Te Atamira starting 16 November.

KIWIHARVEST FOOD RESCUE E- BIKE RIDER VOLUNTEER Role. Join our amazing team who have rescued and provided charities with the of over 270,000 meals worth of food in the region over this year. No weekend or afternoon pick-ups so only suitable to those who could help out for a few hours between Monday to Friday between 8am and 12noon. Email Gary: gary.hough@ kiwiharvest.org.nz

SHOES UNLIMITED - YOUR FAVOURITE BIRKENSTOCK STYLES are here - Arizona, Gizeh, Mayari & Eva - check them out at our Qn Central store at Frankton or www.shoesunlimited.co.nz

DOWNTOWN:

Betty’s Liquor Store - Camp Street

Betty’s Liquor Store - Beach Street

Shotover Street - laneway previously Habebes • Four Square - Shotover Street

Devil Burger - Church Street (outside)

QAC - Duke Street (outside)

Super Liquor - Stanley Street

Post Box Lobby - Behind 1876

Queenstown Mall

BrewWorx - btn Beach and Shotover Streets

ARTHURS POINT:

Cargo Bentley Pub and Café

Cargo Brewery - Shotover Jet

Queenstown Library

Salvation Army Store

Hospice Shop

FERNHILL:

Fernhill Dairy - Fernhill Road

LAKE HAYES: • The Hayes Pub - Onslow Road

Frankton | Five Mile | Glenda Drive: • Mackenzie Coffee - Glenda Drive • Five Mile Carpark - Under Countdown • Café Society – Five Mile (outside) • Pak n Save - Glenda Drive • Queenstown Events Centre - Frankton

Frankton Library • BP Gas Station - Frankton Road

Z Gas Station - Frankton Road

Super Liquor - Remarkables Park

New World - Remarkables Park

Laundromat - Hawthorne Ave • Betty’s Liquor Store - Frankton • Placemakers - Glenda Drive

KINGSTON: • Kingston Corner Shop & Café

WANAKA: • Betty’s Liquor Store - Ardmore Street • New World - Dunmore Street • Florences Café

CARDRONA: • General Store - Cardrona Valley Rd • The Junction - Cardrona Valley Rd

ARROWTOWN: • Arrowtown Library • Betty’s Liquor Store - Buckingham Street • Four Square - Adamson Drive

DANCING QUEEN: A TRIBUTE TO ABBA IS a full-scale concert production featuring over two hours of fun, energetic musical performances, a live backing band, theatrical lighting and effects and all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle. Secure your seats to the ABBA show everyone loves! November 29 at Queenstown Memorial Centre. Tickets are available now via Ticketek.

AVAILABLE NOW ART STUDIOS, 10M2, FROM $70 per week, minimum 2 months at Te Atamira, Remarkables Park Town Centre. For more information please email hello@teatamira.nz

THANKS FOR RECYCLING WITH CARE - AN audit found that 99% of material in our blue kerbside recycling bins is recyclable glass! Remember, only glass bottles and jars can be recycled in your blue bin. Crockery contaminates recycling, so put any broken cups, bowls and plates in the rubbish bin.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “IMAGINATION WILL OFTEN carry us to worlds that never were. But without it, we go nowhere.” - Carl Sagan

WAKATIPU POTTERY GROUP GRAND OPENING. WPG WOULD love potters and would be potters to attend our grand opening at our amazing new facility at Te Atamira. Join us for drinks and nibbles and enjoy our 101 vases ceramic exhibition, showcasing our members’ ceramic works. Just pop in. When: Friday November 18th door open 5 pm at Te Atamira, Remarkables Park Town Centre 12 Hawthorne Drive.

KIWIHARVEST FOOD RESCUE TRUCK SUPPORT VOLUNTEER ROLE. Join our amazing team who have rescued and provided charities with the of over 270,000 meals worth of food in the region over this year. No weekend or afternoon pick-ups so only suitable to those who could help out for a few hours between Monday to Friday between 8am and 12noon. Email Gary: gary. hough@kiwiharvest.org.nz

FOR SALE – LARGE OREGON BEAMS AVAILABLE. 400x300mm $150 per liner meter. Various length from 3.6m to 7.3m. 300x300mm $110 per linear meter. Various length from 3.6m to 4.9m. Phone 0274 325 628 or email grant@beaver.net.nz

NEED AN IDYLLIC SPOT IN KINGSTON TO rent for your tiny home or caravan? Please text 022 404 3545.

HAVE THAT NIGGLING ACHE OR PAIN THAT just won’t go away? A recurring condition, or maybe you’re looking for something to assist alongside your more traditional treatments to speed up recovery? Two Feathers can help, an Alternative & Holistic Health Service including Tuning Forks, Energy Healing & Reiki Master. For more info contact Amy on: healing@ twofeathers.co.nz or 022 454 8288

WANT A SIGNED COPY OF A BRAND new 5* novel? Great Christmas present or holiday reading. Rachel longs for a supportive family, but when she falls in love with Fran she gets more than she bargained for. A journey through love, loss and true friendship to find A Kind of Family. Bargain at only $12 within Queenstown! 02902061909. bonnie.meekums@gmail.com

ST JOHN HEALTH SHUTTLE

Operates from Queenstown to Invercargill, (returning the same day) Monday to Friday for health related appointments for more information and bookings please call: 0800 103 046

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Bethany Rogers Contributor

Lauren Prebble Contributor

Jay Cassells Contributor

From which language did the Romance languages derive?

Which fruit has a morello variety?

The cake parkin is flavoured with which spice?

Eskimo Pie was the first type of which sweet treat?

What is the Italian word for "nougat"?

Which dessert is made with bread, jam and meringue?

What name is given to a sponge that has more than one colour?

From what are Pontefract cakes made? 12. What type of pastry is used to make a chocolate éclair? 13. What are the two main ingredients of a meringue? 14. At what time of year would a bûche de Nöel be eaten? 15. Which nuts are used to make a macaroon? 16. Pectin is used in making what sweet item? 17. Which cocktail consists of white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water and mint? 18. Gelato is what type of dessert? 19. Which Scottish whisky liqueur, first produced in 1910, is sweetened with honey?

20. Tablet is a type of fudge from which country? 21. What cake is made of pink and yellow squares and covered in marzipan?

22. What name is given to the popular French dessert of upside-down apple pie?

23. Which type of bean is used as a substitute for chocolate? 24. An Eccles cake is a pastry filled with what? 25. Which West Indian republic has Port-au-Prince as its capital? 26. Which soft metal has the symbol Cu? 27. Chevre cheese is made from the milk of which animal? 28. Who directed the 2013 version of The Great Gatsby? 29. Which expression is used after a good fencing hit? 30. Which first name is shared by architects Gehry and Lloyd Wright? 31. What type of animal has a grizzly variety? 32. Which type of hardy cabbage has a curly variety?

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In May 2018, a group of friends decided that Queenstown needed its own Writers and Readers Festival. A committee was formed and 18 months later the first was held in November 2019.

Last weekend the largest and most successful festival so far was held at Te Atamira and opened by the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage the Hon Carmel Sepuloni.

Images: James Allan.

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2022 has been incredibly stressful for many team who have gone over and above to keep your business functioning.

That’s despite being sick, short handed and taking on more shifts. This year more than any other this is an opportunity to celebrate your wonderful team and say thank you for everything.

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by Sue Fea

ANITA LEWIS

QUEEN OF THE SMILE

they were stuck until a day ferry got them to Lyttelton. It took 18 months for their prefabricated house to arrive so the family stayed in a cottage with the sharemilking couple in Belfast for six months. “There were six of us in a room and Mum learned English by reading the newspaper,” recalls Anita. Four adults and seven kids somehow all packed into the farm owner’s Model T Ford with the picnic basket tied on the back. An amazing teacher, also a speech therapist, and school immersion, meant the kids learned English quickly.

She was the joyful, welcoming face of Skyline for 23 years, her bright hazel eyes and wide, beaming smile calming many a nervous tourist after they stepped off a hairy gondola ride.

Anita Lewis was Queenstown’s star of hospitality in her heyday. Any tourism staff needing tips on how to welcome guests needed look no further. That special gift was reflected in several prestigious awards during her time working Skyline’s Kiwi Magic, and then Kiwi Haka, ticketing desks. In 1997 Anita won the Telecom Hospitality Personality of the Year Award at the Queenstown Hospitality Awards. In 2001 she was presented with Queenstown Rotary’s Pride of Workmanship Award. “I loved my job meeting all the visitors and locals, and working with a great team,” she says, seven years after retiring at 73.

Renowned for going the extra mile, Anita started out at Skyline Gondola’s gift shop part-time in 1994. The customers wanted an inexpensive gift to take home so she wrote a children’s picture book, ‘The Teddies Visit Queenstown’, celebrating local adventure activities. She even sent a copy to Prince George, receiving a lovely thank you letter in return. Two more kids’ books followed.

Born in Holland in 1942 during World War II, her Belgian grandparents ran a knitting factory which they moved to Holland. During the war Anita spent a lot of time with her grandparents in Belgium. “There was a moat around our village and in winter we’d skate to school. I had a happy childhood,” says Anita.

When she was eight her parents were sponsored by a Dutch share-milking couple near Christchurch and immigrated to New Zealand with four kids in tow, aged one to nine. It was a month-long sailing, however, 1951 dock strikes in Wellington meant

St Mary’s College high school years in Christchurch were strict. “We weren’t allowed outside the gate without gloves and a hat on, summer too. There was no talking to boys on street corners, so we met several streets away.”

A prefect and librarian, Anita won the school’s Commercial Cup, then worked at the Public Trust as a legal department typist stenographer, saving money for her OE. Her mother, and sister, a baby, sailed with her to England on The Fair Sea, to stay with Dutch relatives, Anita staying on for 18 months. She worked in England at Bing Harris and Co, attending magnificent shows at the London Palladium – The Black And White Minstrel Show a stand-out. “My grandfather didn’t want me to leave so he secretly applied for a job for me in Brussels as an English shorthand typist. I travelled an hour by train each day.” Her grandfather shouted her many trips and took her on a restaurant and pub crawl for her 21st.

After a brave three-day stopover alone in New York on the way home, Anita was working in her

dad’s Christchurch

when

customer, an air hostess, convinced her she’d be a good one herself. After training in Wellington she launched into “an amazing career” as an air hostess for NAC, the national domestic airline. “I absolutely loved it, flying in DC3’s, Friendships and Viscounts. There was a lot more time to talk to passengers back then.” That was until an overnight stopover in Invercargill where she met her accountant husband, Bill Lewis, on a blind date at a Roman party. Anita was dressed in a toga. She moved back to her parent’s home to save money and they were married five months after meeting in 1966. Anita had to quit her job. “Married women couldn’t be NAC air hostesses back then.”

Five kids followed - for a brief 10 days she had four under four, and the family had many happy years on 1.2ha (3 acres) at Waikiwi, surrounded by ponies, sheep, pigs and chickens. With Bill president of the Southland Rugby Union and an accountant, Anita was roped in as secretary for both. She became president of the local Plunket Society and served at the kids’ kindy.

Prior to Bill semi-retiring and their move to Queenstown in 1990, Anita was caregiver in a rest-home, a job she loved and continued locally, including for the widow of Dr Bill Anderson, Molly Anderson, who lived until 102.

A two-year foray into Queenstown business with a friend during the early 1990s was “a great, social success and a financial disaster”, laughs Anita. Bodyline featured Queenstown’s first ‘Fit and Firm’ beds, sunbeds and aromatherapy. Then followed Skyline where she found her niche. Turning 80 this week isn’t slowing Anita down. She’s part of Altrusa Queenstown and its school reading programme, volunteers at the CanShop in Frankton, is learning Te Reo, and is an active member of the local RSA and St Peter’s Church. However, pride of place is family, some of whom live locally. “I’m very blessed to have 12 beautiful grandchildren,” she beams.

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Anita (second from left) with four of her five children, from left, Jo, Maria, Pip and William.

Anita in her NAC air hostess days during the early to mid-1960s.

Anita (left) with her precious grandfather (Opa), Joseph De Bruyne, shopping in Antwerp, Belgium.

COMMUNITY NOTES

Marathon volunteering

By Juliette Hicks, Volunteer South

With the Queenstown Marathon this weekend the organisers are still looking for last minute volunteers to help out on Friday 18th and Sat 19th November in a number of roles including registration assistants, course marshals and finish line support. With an inducement of Free Skyline Gondola Annual pass to all volunteers and no experience necessary.

taxing and because there is such a variety of roles people can choose what works for them.

By volunteering Andi hopes that her children will see that giving is a reward in itself. “I don’t need formal rewards or recognition. Giving to the community is its own joy.”

Thinking of volunteering? Andi says “Embrace it with gusto. Regardless of where you are at in life, get amongst it. It’s so heart warming helping others. Marathon day is one of my favourite days of the year.”

Get the sign-up link on the website (queenstown-marathon.co.nz) or email volunteer.queenstown@ironman.com

Volunteer South is a charitable trust that engages and supports both tūao volunteers and volunteers involving organisations and community groups in the Southern region of Aotearoa, New Zealand. For more information about our services go to www.volunteersouth.org.nz

Marathon Road Closures

The Queenstown Marathon is on Saturday, which means thousands of people coming to town. Saturday 19 November will see road closure across the region and especially downtown therefore make sure you plan ahead and allow extra time – town will be very busy and while there are various road closures as part of the marathon there is also the ongoing street upgrades and arterials project. Gorge Road will be OPEN to through traffic on race day.

While the Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon has the reputation for its scenic course, volunteer Andi Smillie says it’s the local flavour that keeps her coming back to help at an aid station. “I’m fizzing to help on the 19th. It’s my seventh marathon volunteering at an aid station and it’s always a huge buzz ‘’ says Andi.

Andi is one of 500+ local volunteers who register, marshal, hydrate and motivate participants and without whom the race could not take place. “At the aid station we treat all runners equally regardless of their ability and the best thing is being able to support a local who you have seen doing the hard mahi to get to this point.” As a Les Mills group fitness instructor Andi has gym members doing the run and she knows lots of runners by name. ”It’s so cool to be able to give them encouragement.” Each aid station provides two essentials - hydration and motivation. “It’s more than just handing out water. It’s almost motivation first, hydration next. What we say to them could provide the final kick to get them to the finish line.”

Andi and the team of volunteers take real pride in their aid station and work hard to make it the most memorable one on the course. “There’s an informal competition for the best aid station. We really get into it with music, dancing, high fives and calling out to participants. I’m a stickler for tidiness too so we are constantly doing our housework.”

Andi and her husband and two children have been in Queenstown for 22 years. They love the local community. An aid station pro, she also volunteers at the Motatapu, the Pioneer and Relay for Life. “I’m all about active relaxation” says Andi “Put me on a hike in the hills or cooking at home and I’m happy.”

Andi says that the marathon is a truly inclusive event and that there are volunteering opportunities for people of any age. “Because it’s such a fun community event a lot of older people just want to be involved and they can be.” She says a lot of the volunteer roles aren’t physically

Andi Smillie (third in from the left) and her enthusiastic team of aid station volunteers.

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Tourism for a Better Future - Community Meetings

“Tourism for a better future” is a strategy created with and for local communities.

The strategy is designed to move the region toward regenerative tourism by 2030. It was developed with input from communities across the district, gathered over the last year. The strategy will be implemented as a partnership between Destination Queenstown, Lake Wānaka Tourism, QLDC, Kai Tahu and the Department of Conservation.

The draft strategy was shared with the Queenstown Lakes community for feedback in August 2022. There were over 1600 visits to the site, more than 600 downloads of the strategy and 33 pieces of detailed feedback received from both individuals and organisations.

Some of the key themes that were common across the feedback were:

• prioritising decarbonisation

• aligning with the Climate and Biodiversity Plan

• management of visitor numbers

• inclusion of waste management and reduction strategies

• introducing stronger measurements in the strategy

• valuing our workforce and addressing associated challenges

Community meetings are scheduled across the region this week with international destination management experts, Destination Think. The meetings are designed to update everyone on the region’s destination management strategy that will pave the way towards regenerative tourism by 2030.

The meetings schedule:

Queenstown: Wednesday 16 November at The Sherwood, between 9:30 - 10:30am, Wānaka: Thursday 17 November at Rippon, between5:00 - 6:30pm, Glenorchy: Friday 18 November at The Headwaters Eco Lodge, between 3:00 - 4:00pm, To register: www.queenstownnz.co.nz/regenerative-tourism-2030

Arts+Culture

Unity at Queenstown Airport

by Jessica Allen

Queenstown Airport is doubling as an art gallery for the next few months. Natalya Doudell’s artwork titled ‘Unitiy’, will hang in the baggage claim area and is currently for sale through Wanaka Fine Art Gallery. If it’s sold while on display in the airport, a portion of the price will be donated to a local charity.

Tauranga-based Natalya was born in Ukraine and raised in Uzbekistan before moving to Aotearoa in 2003. She worked on the almost 10 metre by 2 metre artwork during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown and it took more than six months to paint. The idea of the painting was the need for people from all different backgrounds to unify in the trying time of Covid. From a distance you can’t see too much detail, but as you get closer the painting comes to life and you can see all the intricate individual features that Natalya has included.

“During the pandemic and during lockdown, my partner and I loved it, even if we had to stay in our own bubble, which was just the two of us. I was painting non-stop – but all this news on TV from all over the globe was pretty daunting to me because people in Europe and other countries were in apartments. They were stuck in there, families were torn apart, and people were isolated. All of us are different but we suffer the same – whether you’re rich or poor, white or black, young or old. “I had this idea that all of us are so different but we should be connected because it was in the middle of the pandemic, and we didn’t know what was going to happen in the next few months or next year. I started painting and was painting for a few months nonstop,” says Natalya.

When she was painting, she had lots of people stopping by to have a look as they passed her – all were impressed with the work when they saw the painting up close at all the small details. Upon completion, Natalya sent the work to America for an art show and was surprised with the response. “I didn’t initially expect to get feedback from people – I was so overwhelmed. On some days I was crying because of course, I hoped people would like it and appreciate it, but I didn’t realise how deeply it touched people. I guess I achieved something with this one.”

The mega artwork had to be installed with the help of a scissor lift, and was hung at the airport in October. ‘Unity’ will continue to be displayed at the airport until after the Christmas period. If it hasn’t sold by that time, it will stay at the airport for a while longer, otherwise it will be shipped to its new home.

When viewing the painting, Natalya recommends that you view it from afar and then come closer and look at the details. This is where you will discover more, and it completely changes the artwork. She has been inundated with positive responses to her art, and is happy that it can be on display and shared with others. “I am absolutely thrilled and humbled by this work being on display at Queenstown Airport because people from all over the world come to Queenstown. It’s super amazing,” says Natalya.

‘Unity’ will be on display at Queenstown Airport baggage claim area until after the holiday period, and possibly beyond.

For more information on all of Natalya’s artworks, you can head to wanakagallery.com/gallery-artists/natalya-doudell/82

TIGHT FIVE – HANA PERA AOAKE

My friend the artist Jade Townsend once said that motherhood is like a sieve. It really is, because it peels everything back and makes you realise what’s valuable and important.

What are you currently exploring and how does this play out in your work?

I’m really interested in what kinship between all living and nonliving entities looks like, whether this is through whakapapa or the western philosophical canon I like to draw from both. This means how we as humans relate to our tupuna both human and non-human, so for example algae and bacteria, which are the earliest forms of life. I’ve been thinking a lot about how we build relationships between different life forms through whakapapa, but also how our bodies are made of 80% water and how the biggest organ we have is skin.

Alongside your visual art practice you are a respected writer of essays and poems, does one shape or move forward the other? Definitely. I’m still figuring out how they sit together but for the most part I think reading widely informs both how and why I write and how and why I make art. Reading helps me make sense of the world and writing and making art are extensions of me trying to make sense of everything.

What’s your biggest barrier to being an artist?

Time. I wish I could be a full time artist, but I’m primarily a māmā and then also work as a research contractor and writer. It means I have to be mindful with my time and what I want to make, because I’m also limited by resources.

When did it click?

I was living in Lisbon in Portugal just as the pandemic started, I was making these really elaborate earrings out of micro plastics I found at the beach. I showed them to this philosopher named Giovanni Tusa who liked them and asked if I enjoyed making them, that’s when I realised I could enjoy making art. It didn’t have to be this painful and anxious process.

What can we expect to see at your Broker exhibition?

I’ve been thinking a lot about colour and play since I had my daughter. It’s so much fun teaching her about the world through play. This exhibition is called Tākaro, which translates to a verb in Te reo Māori meaning ‘to play’. This really describes how I approach making art in general, but also how my worldview has changed dramatically since having a child.

Interview with Kelly Carmichael

Hana Pera Aoake (Ngaati Hinerangi me Ngaati Raukawa, Ngaati Mahuta, Tainui/Waikato, Ngaati Waewae, Ngaati Wairangi, Waitaha, Kaati Mamoe) is an artist, writer, and researcher. Their practice that explores overlaps and tensions between Indigenous and European knowledge systems, threading both together to weave new meanings and ways of sharing. Hana works across a variety of media including textiles, raranga (weaving), ceramics, painting, performance, film, and sculpture.

Hana Aoake’s exhibition Tākaro is at Broker in Five Mile from 10 November – 2 December

Hana Aoake, Me he korokoro tui (2022)

Hana Aoake, Amarela (2021)

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DRESS UP FOR A good cause

By Jessica Allen

The first Awards & Gala for Women’s Refuge Services in the region will take place this month. It will raise funds and awareness for The Women’s Refuge and Central-Lakes Family Services. The event’s organiser, Julia Strelou, hopes the evening will play a part in reducing violence in the area with funds going towards building a safe house in Queenstown.

The event has been a long time in the making due to Covid-related delays. It is reported that one in three New Zealand women have suffered domestic violence, and currently in Queenstown, there is no safe house for anyone who has experienced this. Julia hopes to make this an annual event to raise funds for the region, and says that she was nervous to first approach the Women’s Refuge as she wasn’t sure if she could pull this off, but she’s actually been amazed by the support.

“The community has been so supportive, from the awards sponsors, to other sponsors coming on board after the award sponsor positions were filled, and then getting things for the charity auction. I’ve received over 25 items all up between the silent auction and the live auction – that’s quite a few items to sell.

“I’ve just had women coming out of the woodwork, really to say ‘this event is so amazing, I want to support it.’ Whether that’s been offering to do charity work, offering to speak, offering to be a sponsor, or just saying ‘I’m going to come along,’ and that’s really meaningful to me,” says Julia.

Some of the charity auction experiences include accommodation in local hotels, spa treatments, ski passes, a round of golf, jetboat rides, and artworks. Anything that doesn’t sell on the night will be sold online with the proceeds going to the charity. There’s also an awards portion of the night with four categories; inspirational, entrepreneurial, community recognition, and resilience. Two of the many inspirational nominees are Cassandra Treadwell, founder of So They Can, an international not-for-profit that focuses on educating children living in East Africa, and Pauline Blomfield, who has developed K9 Medical Detection, where they are training dogs to detect cancer as early as possible.

“The idea is to raise up and celebrate the female leaders and changemakers in our region. When we opened the awards nominations, I got maybe 50 nominations and the calibre of them was really high. I was blown away by how many amazing females we have in our region, and also just how humble and grateful the finalists are – they’re all so humble about their achievements and they’re all so grateful for this event and the platform that it offers. Empowering women and stopping domestic violence go hand-in-hand, so it’s. a nice synergy between the awards and the event.”

The gala will take place atop the picturesque Skyline Gondola and will include awards, auctions and speakers. Purchasing a table for your company is a great way to support the region and have a nice night out – a limited number of tables are still available for purchase in addition to single tickets. If you’re unable to attend, you can donate at givealittle.co.nz/cause/raisingfunds-for-otago-family-violence-services – the donations made here will go directly to the Otago chapter of the Women’s Refuge and support our region.

The Awards & Gala for Women’s Refuge Services will take place on the 19th of November. If you’d like to get involved or pick up a last-minute ticket for what is sure to be an inspirational and engaging night, head to queenstownwomensrefugegala.co.nz

Inspirational

Entrepreneurial

Community

Cassandra Treadwell

Julia Strelou

Pauline Blomfield

Women Award: Casandra Treadwell, founder of So They Can, Debbi Swain-Rewi, director of Engage Safety, Olivia Wensley, CEO of Startup Queenstown Lakes.

Women Award: Lisa Leftley, who established the Pivotal Point Charitable Trust, Pauline Blomfield, creator of K9 Medical Detection, Victoria Keating, co-owner and director of xtravel.

Recognition Award: Hana Halalele, registered social worker and manager for the Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group, Luana Karina De Aguiar Goncalves, founder of Brasileiros Em Queenstown, Bex Sarginson, co-founder of Wanaka’s charitable trust, Food for Love.

Resilience Award: Juanita Willems, coordinator for Foster Hope Otago, Mel Haarer, who started Connect and Care, Tanya Bottomley, speaker and founder of WildHer.

Highly Commended: Olivia Egerton for guiding the complex construction of Te Atamira, Sarah Millwater, founder of Hawea Youth Club, Janice Jones, volunteer at the Central Otago Pony Club, Ira Mitchell, an artist who donates money to local communities through the sales of her artworks and also volunteers for the community.

Ruapehu’s slippery slopes: the uncertain future of snow sports in a climate emergency

With New Zealand’s two major North Island ski fields in financial trouble, the combined impact of COVID-19 on national and international tourism and this year’s very poor snow season has hit hard. But this may be only a sign of things to come as climate change affects snow sports globally. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL), which runs the Turoa and Whakapapa ski fields, has debts of NZ$40 million and has gone into voluntary administration. Despite calls for government support, Minister of Tourism and Economic and Regional Development Stuart Nash has said there will be no more funding beyond the $15 million in loans already provided since 2018.

For now, then, the future of snow sports on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu remains uncertain, directly and indirectly affecting many businesses and livelihoods. But RAL is not the first ski company to struggle under increasingly unpredictable winters.

Shorter or less predictable ski seasons and warmer temperatures are already causing closures elsewhere. Some foreign ski fields are pivoting to cater for summer recreational tourism such as mountain biking and hiking.

Some ski resorts in North America, Europe and Australia are now facing uncertain futures. One US study found revenues could fall 40-60% (on average) by 2080. The research is clearly showing the ways we currently practise and consume snow sports are unsustainable.

No business like snow business

Scientists from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) recently modelled the potential impact of climate change on snow levels in New Zealand. Their report showed an average gradual decrease in snow at nearly all elevations as the century progresses.

While all ski areas will experience this, the effects will vary depending on their location and elevation. Under the warmer climate change predictions, the study showed snow depths between 83% and 45% of current maximums at lower elevation sites by 2040.

By 2090, this will be further reduced (on average) to approximately 48% to 9% of current maximum snow depths. According to NIWA snow and ice scientist Dr Jordy Hendrikz:

From these results we expect to see a gradual change in snow levels but […] we should be able to continue to make snow, even under a more extreme climate scenario, right out to the 2090s.

The report was considered good news for New Zealand snow areas, which are reportedly “confident they will adapt to any risks from climate change”. But is a future for ski fields based mostly on making artificial snow really good news?

While some may see innovations in snow-making technologies as futureproofing the ski industry, resorts becoming highly dependent on their capacity to make artificial snow raises serious ethical and environmental concerns. The process uses huge amounts of water and chemical and biological additives, with ramifications for mountain ecosystems and potentially human health.

Greening the snow?

This presents a dilemma. For those privileged enough to visit often expensive ski resorts, the pristine mountain environment is central to the experience. Yet ski resorts are far from environmentally friendly.

With thousands of visitors every day, they have enormous carbon footprints when various factors are accounted for: travel to and from ski fields (planes, 4WD vehicles, buses), the energy demands of lifts and facilities, snow grooming and machinery maintenance.

It’s true that over the past decade there have been attempts to green the snow industry. Ski resorts have invested in sustainability planning and adaption strategies, from recycling food waste to using wind turbines and solar energy. Some clothing and equipment companies are also working to produce more sustainable and eco-friendly products.

Despite signs of change, however, there are questions about whether a form of greenwashing is taking place in the snow sports industry, as it has across the sports sector in general, where many organisations have made superficial claims of environmentalism. Research has shown ski resorts can vary widely in their communication of sustainability efforts versus their actual levels of environmentally responsible action.

From pleasure to politics

Research also suggests that committed lifestyle sports participants like skiers, snowboarders and surfers can develop close relationships with the natural environment that encourage more environmentally sustainable practices. For example, Protect Our Winters (POW) is an international nonprofit organisation (with a New Zealand chapter) where skiers, snowboarders, hikers, climbers and mountain bikers work with scientists, policymakers and politicians to advocate for greater protection of mountains.

As some scholars have observed, however, there is a degree of ecological irony in an industry and its participants claiming to be environmentally conscious while maintaining highly mobile and consumerist lifestyles.

There are other strands of resistance, too. In Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world, mountain ownership and management have long been integral to Indigenous struggles for self-determination. Local communities have recently challenged expansion plans by ski resorts for both cultural and environmental reasons.

Many ski resorts have been built on stolen land. They still represent the privilege and wealth of settler societies. Only a few acknowledge the historical and contemporary politics of ski resort land use.

Any efforts to develop a sustainable ski industry, then, will have to include conserving the environmental integrity and cultural diversity associated with the mountains themselves. But the fact remains that climate change means the future is bleak for the snow sports industry.

While the full effects will be felt by some regions, resorts and communities more than others, the policy questions raised by the troubles at RAL and Ruapehu’s iconic ski fields are urgent: what is the future of snow sports, and what are the ethics of pursuing such activities in a climate emergency?

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

Author: Holly Thorpe - Professor in Sociology of Sport and Gender, University of Waikato

McDonald’s Restaurants Queenstown are looking for full-time & part-time staff for our restaurants in Frankton and Camp Street for the positions of:

•BARISTA

•LATE NIGHT STAFF (kitchen or service) $25 an hour – Sponsorship Available. We are Accredited with Job Tokens ready to go. Daytime Kitchen, Service, & Cleaning roles also available.

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

Are you sick of working your weekends? Working long hours and different shifts? Would you like your Birthday off every year? Do you like the idea of free medical insurance? Want a job where you can enjoy some banter with your colleagues and customers?

Then REDPATHS have a job for you!

Electrical Wholesaler role

REDPATHS Queenstown is an Electrical goods wholesaler with branches across the South Island supplying electrical equipment to the trades.

REDPATHS has a full-time role and is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic team member with great communication skills to work with our fantastic customer base and to fit in with our branch team. Applicants must have full time residency. So, if you’re keen for a change and want to join a fun team and carve a career path within the company email or drop your CV with a covering letter to:

The Branch Manager 105 Glenda Drive Frankton

Email: michelle.king@redpaths.co.nz

SHOW STOPPERS INTERIORS

We require an experienced Plasterboard Stopper & Fixer for a wide range of interior housing projects in the Queenstown area. This is a long-term position and you will need to have the following attributes;

• Have relevant trade experience; •Be competent, disciplined and hardworking; •Have your own hand tools and transport

If you would like to join the team then please contact Tom on 02041114209 or express your interest by emailing a cover letter and CV to showstoppersinteriors@hotmail.com

We are a fun, energetic award-winning team who are all striving for the same results – great atmosphere, lots of laughs, delivering amazing cocktails and food!

Come and work with us as a Bar Manager or as a Server with our Front of House team at Bluekanu Restaurant & Bar, Queenstown!!

We have two roles available:

BAR MANAGER

FRONT OF HOUSE SERVER

What’s in it for you:

- Market leading rate for the right person

- No split shi s

- Fantastic team environment

- Guaranteed hours

- Sta perks - Training & Management support provided - Live in a beautiful part of the world

What we are looking for:

- Good people skills - Good knowledge of food & beverage - Creative mixology skills - Shows initiative and can work in a fun and busy environment

If you’re looking to take your next step forward with a thriving restaurant, please get in touch with Megan at megan@hhgroup.nz

Check out our website at www.bluekanu.co.nz

Programme Team Member (Casual)

Working under the supervision and guidance of the Youthtown Programme Lead, the Programme Team Member will assist and support in the delivery of our mutli-disciplinary Arts programme for young people.

Positions available for afterschool and/or during the school holidays.

Job requirements:

•Passionate about working with young people

•Able to follow policies and procedures

• Confidence and leadership skills in order to run activities

• High level of adaptability and flexibility

•Cultural awareness, understanding and willingness

• Highly organised with good time management and organisational skills

• First Aid certificate desirable

Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check.

Te Atamira vision: To be a platform for creativity to flourish every day. Youthtown vision: All young people in Aotearoa are empowered to be the best they can be.

For more information/to apply: Michelle Somers (Youthtown Programme Lead) michelle@teatamira.nz

Skilled and Unskilled

Labourers

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

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

Queenstown’s hottest 5 star luxury hotel and home to industry leading F&B outlets – Bazaar Restaurant & Reds Bar.

HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANTS

From $25/hour

Email: kim_haynes@evt.com

CHEFS, ALL LEVELS

From $27.76/hour

Email: ryan_henley@evt.com

BAR & RESTAURANT STAFF

From $24.15/hour

Email: amy_ribera@evt.com

GUEST SERVICE AGENT

From $24.15/hour

Email: anthony_harper@evt.com

SKIPPER WANTED

The Luanda Experience has been operating as a charter vessel on lake Wakatipu for the last 8 years and we offer cruises for groups of up to 38 people in a fun environment. We are looking for a skipper for our 15m commercial vessel that operates out of Queenstown Bay.

Ideally holding an SRL + passenger endorsement or be working towards this.

Full Training in the job and the vessel will be provided.

Be part of a small fun team and great local business.

Permanent / Part time hours available. Please email us at bookings@luanda.co.nz for more info.

Full Time Hairdresser Role at Frankton Hair Studio

Apply Now.

We're looking for a full time hairdresser for our amazing team here at Frankton Hair. Hours are negotiable Monday to Friday with one late night but NO weekends required! We’d love you to have a few years experience and be competent in all aspects of Hairdressing. Start date negotiable.

If this sounds like you, call Becky on 021 144 8191 or email your C.V to Franktonhair@gmail.com

Chef de Partie Kitchen Porter

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

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

Full Time

Gardener's Required

We are currently looking for a new member to join our busy gardening team in Queenstown.

If you are physically fit with a love for working outdoors in all kinds of weather. Reliable, self-motivated and have a passion for gardening this is the job for you.

Duties would include lawn mowing, line trimming, weed spraying, hand weeding and planting.

Driver's license helpful. NZ residency or valid work visa required. Please phone Neil 021 0271 6680 or email remarkablegardenservices@gmail.com

CSR position

Rad Car Hire Queenstown are searching for a new CSR. As a CSR you will be responsible for providing a seamless customer experience, vehicle grooming, shuttle operator, office systems & check out/in of customers.

We’re looking for someone who is focused on Customer Service & able to work in a small team.

Starting rate $25.50, previous experience rate neg 30-50hrs available.

Please send CV’s to queenstown@radcarhire.co.nz

Structural, Stainless Tig Welder wanted

Great rates of pay. Must have 3 years Experience Workshop based in Cromwell, some queenstown work Great friendly company to work for.

Give Paul a call on 021 071 8823 or email paul@sle.nz

I look forward to hearing from you.

Email slithytoves33@gmail.com

Housekeepers Wanted

•Self motivated, able to work alone

• Efficient, able to work under pressure

• Experience preferred but not essential

• Staff required immediately and for busy summer period

• We are accredited employer & can offer visa sponsorship

• $26-$28 per hour depending on experience

Email your CV to operations@staysouth.com

Cafe Society is looking for Barista / Cafe Worker, Chef & Chef de Partie

Come to join the cafe society team. Day shift only hours, great pay in the modern cafe.

Send us your CV and a cover letter at: societymanager@xtra.co.nz We look forward to hearing from you.

GUEST SERVICES AGENTS

Are you…

A superstar with enthusiasm and motivation? Someone with excellent communication skills? Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and time management skills? A team player? Passionate about selling a sustainable product?

Then we want to hear from you!

We are seeking Experienced Gib Fixers/ Plasterers for Immediate Start. We are also happy to take on a Trainee or Apprentice willing to Learn either Trade. Tools & Training Provided. Own transport preferable.

Please contact Michael Skeggs on 021 503 868 or michael.skeggs@jfs.co.nz

Sponsorship Opportunities exist if no NZ Applicants.

Hospitality Staff Wanted

Red Rock is seeking motivated individuals to join our small team for spring and summer due to some long serving staff moving onto pastures new. We are looking to fill the following positions with immediate starts available:

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• Breakfast Cook / Chef

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Duty Manager

Full time and part time, and casual positions are available. Competitive hourly rates based on experience. You must have the right to work in NZ or hold a current working holiday visa. If you have experience in any of the above positions or are looking to learn, please forward your CV to bcb@outlook.co.nz or come into 48 Camp Street and speak with a manager.

KITCHEN HAND

Experience

Permanent part time cleaning position available - $31 p/h. Guaranteed 20 hours a week.

We are a newly established company who predominantly clean Air BNB’s and holiday homes. If you fit the below criteria, we’d love to hear from you!

• Able to work weekends

• Have own vehicle

• Previous experience in similar role

• An eye for detail!

For more details, please email Sophie at info@cleanqueenstown.com

Joinery Foreman Wanted

• Must have NZ residency or valid work visa.

• Must be trade qualified in cabinetry and timber joinery.

• Must have minimum 5 year’s experience in a similar position.

• Must hold current full drivers licence

• This is a full-time role.

• Remuneration by negotiation is relevant to experience.

To apply please email your CV to: queenstown.joinery@xtra.co.nz

DUTY MANAGERS, BARTENDERS & IN-HOUSE SECURITY WANTED

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.

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

For the In-House Security position, you must have current COA. Duty Managers must have their LCQ and Managers Certi cate.

Please send your CV to queenstowncowboys@gmail.com

Team Clean Commercial Cleaners

We are looking for hard working, bright and enthusiastic cleaners to join our team.

The successful applicant/s will need to be honest, self-motivated, with a good work ethic. They must have a good level of written and oral English and the ability to work in a team. Previous experience in commercial cleaning is essential.

The job involves cleaning a variety of property and premises in the Queenstown area; duties may vary but will mainly consist of the following:

• Good time management

• Complete clean of interior premise

• Making of beds, sorting linen and removing dirty linen

• Cleaning of furniture and fittings

• Stacking of firewood and cleaning of fireplaces

• Exterior house cleaning, bbqs, outdoor furniture, windows.

• Valid legal Drivers Licence for driving New Zealand is a prerequisite.

Please only apply if you have the right to legally work in New Zealand.

Apply in writing to accounts@teamclean.co.nz

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Nomads Queenstown is our flagship youth hotel located in the heart of Queenstown. Our facilities are second to none and our staff are world class.

Being an exciting youth orientated business, our goal is to attract an energetic work force and empower you to share these traits with our guests.

We are in search of vibrant, dedicated and innovative individuals to join our front desk team.

We have Receptionist and Night Audit positions available. Excellent face-to-face communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to create a welcoming environment is a must.

To apply please email your CV to qtn.tl@nomadsworld.com

MECHANIC or SMALL ENGINE TECHNICAN FULL TIME

Southern Lakes Mowers is a locally owned specialist outdoor power equipment store and Husqvarna dealership. We pride ourselves on knowing power equipment inside and out and have a strong focus on our customer service and satisfaction.

We have a fulltime position available for a mechanic or small engine technician to join our modern, well equipped, and busy workshop. You will be responsible for repairing and servicing mowers and outdoor power equipment as well as providing support to our customers regarding their repairs and purchases.

To be successful in this role, you will be a mechanically qualified individual with prior hands-on mechanical experience, work well in a small team environment with strong communication skills. Prior experience with outdoor power equipment maintenance and repair is preferred however, not essential.

While this role is advertised as full time, seasonal hours may be negotiable for an applicant with the qualities we are seeking.

Applicants will require New Zealand residency or a valid work Visa and will hold a current New Zealand driver’s licence.

If you are interested in joining our team, please email your cover letter and CV to matt@lakesmowers.co.nz or for a confidential conversation please contact Matt on 03 442 9926

Class 2 or 4 Truck Driver

Queenstown

Are you looking for a change in lifestyle and to work for a great company?

Queenstown and the region are surrounded by beautiful mountains, great walks and pristine lakes and offers a wealth of activities that could be perfect for your days off!

AllWaste is seeking a Driver to join our team for fulltime work in the Queenstown area. The role involves picking up commercial wheelie, skip and open top gantry bins, diesel delivery and interacting with customers and members of the public. Our range of vehicles means we welcome applications from people with Class-2 or Class-4 licences.

To be successful, you will need to be a team player with great customer service and a positive attitude. Be physically fit, keen to work outdoors and ok with being hands-on. Full training will be provided, and you will work with a great team of people, in a great environment.

The successful applicant may be required to take a pre-employment alcohol and drug test as part of our recruitment process.

For further information or to apply, please contact: Mark McKone on 027 290 5028 or email mark.mckone@allwaste.co.nz

WORK IN PARADISE

Great careers start right here!

Great careers start right here!

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

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

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

• KITCHEN HANDS

• CHEFS

• FOOD & BEVERAGE PERFORMANCE & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

• HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANTS

• PEOPLE & CULTURE ADVISOR

• RESTAURANT OPERATIONS MANAGER

• MASSAGE THERAPIST

• PAINTER / BRUSH HAND

• PORTER / DRIVER

• FOOD & BEVERAGE ATTENDANTS

• GREENKEEPER

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

• GREENKEEPERS ASSISTANT / LABOURER - FIXED TERM

• BEAUTY & MASSAGE THERAPIST

• BARISTAS

• SALES & EVENTS COORDINATOR

Your benefits:

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

Begin your Millbrook journey today and apply! www.mymillbrook.co.nz

You must have a valid NZ Work Visa to apply.

Arrowtown Four Square Duty Manager

Full Time mainly afternoon / evenings

Come work in our busy little supermarket in Arrowtown with great customers. You will need a current Duty Managers Certificate or LCQ experience and the ability to get the Duty Managers certificate

•A team player & customer focused

•Punctual, reliable and honest

• Passionate about delivering excellent customer service

• Taking responsibility for supervising evening shifts and organising resources to ensure that Store presentation standards are met and exceeded

Please email your resume to Amanda Colmore-Williams at: Amanda.colmore-williams @foursquare-si.co.nz

HOUSEKEEPERS

Part-time / Full-time Positions Spinnaker Bay Apartments has consistently been rated highly by its Guests for its high standards in Cleanliness, Comfort, Facilities & Staff.

Its 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.

As an added extra, we will provide additional training in Reception Duties for those interestedin expanding their skills

Interested then please email Jude Paterson at info@spinnaker.co.nz

Jack's Point Golf Course is an 18-hole par 72 championship course and consistently rated amongst the top golf courses in New Zealand. The course, nestled between The Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu, has been designed in harmony with the natural environment and the excellent presentation of our course by our team, provides our players with an unrivalled experience.

We now have opportunities to join our team:

Greenkeeper

Groundsman

Perhaps you have prior experience in one of the above roles, or maybe a background in landscaping or farming. As long as you are passionate about golf, have a strong interest in a career with us and are motivated to learn, please get in touch.

To find out more, please visit our Careers page www.jackspoint.com/employment

Office Admin / Boat Crew

Pure Milford is the premier cruising experience in Piopiotahi / Milford Sound. Along with our sister brand JUCY cruise, we are very excited to welcome visitors to Milford Sound to show them her beauty & wonder.

We are looking for a Boat Crew member who can also assist with administration in our office in the Milford terminal. The job is a combination of Office admin and Boat Crew. You will be hosting our guests to have a great time while they are cruising with us and performing admin functions in our office.

This position is based in Milford Sound with staff accommodation included. FT hours offered, minimum 30 hours p/wk.

Previous Boat and/or admin experience would be preferred.

Our team is small, fun, dynamic and inclusive. If you have the right skills, we would love to welcome you onboard. Be part of the magic of Pure Milford.

Please send applications to becks@puremilford.co.nz

Front of House Chefs (all levels)

Bar staff

Aosta Restaurants by Ben Bayly in Arrowtown, have hospitality vacancies in all areas and levels for full time, casual and part time. If you’re experienced, passionate and love hospitality, have front of house experience or would like to learn a trade in our 1 hat Restaurant, we’d love to hear from you”. We can offer a travel allowance from Queenstown and highest rates of pay.

Please send us your CV and covering letter to info@aosta.nz

18 Buckingham Street (Open Wed-Sun). www.aosta.nz

House of Hygiene are seeking Custodians and Hostess / Hosts for centre of town Food Hall.

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• Longer shifts can incorporate 4 days on – three days off

Could suit after School/School holiday senior students.

Also open to all Applicants of any age.

Shifts: 10:45am to 2:45pm - Host

2:45pm – 8:00pm - Host

1am – 7:30pm - Custodian

Preferred Applicants to have NZ Residency or a current work Visa.

Visa sponsorship may be available to the right applicants.

Email info@houseofhygiene.co.nz with your CV and cover letter.

Be rewarded for your cleaning and earn what you are worth.

Join the amazing House of Hygiene team and be happy!

FOR YOUR JOB VACANCY

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“The steak house to end all arguments”

Jervois Steak House is an authentic and premium steak house which makes no apologies for unashamedly celebrating a love of meat.

THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO JOIN OUR TEAM

We are looking for Kitchen Hand Chef de Partie

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.

Minimum 6 month commitment

Why work with us

•Competitive salary.

• Chance to progress and work at other sites across the Nourish Group.

•Training and development.

• Daily staff meals.

•Dining discount within the group.

• Full support for visa applications from our in-house HR team.

• Paid day off on your birthday.

• Sign on benefits.

• Monthly visits out to local wineries - explore our backyard!

• Open for dinner only, so plenty of time to enjoy the mountains before work! Contact josephine@queenstownjsh.co.nz or 03 442 6263

We are seeking hospitality professionals who value a high-performing culture, flexible working arrangements, work-life balance and a caring work environment to join our team in the following roles:

•Duty Manager

•Guest Services Agent

•Night Audit

• Room Attendant

• Food and Beverage Attendants

Top Dollar$ for the right candidate. While are always on a look out for experience staff, but we also believe in hiring people without experience with the ‘can do attitude’ and ‘work ethic’. Lots of opportunities to develop and train on offer.

Benefits and Rewards

• Top Dollar$ for the right applicant

• Flexible Work Options available

• Heavily Discounted Food and Beverage

• Free staff parking and on duty meals provided.

• IHG Room Discounts at over 6,000 hotels worldwide!

When you're a part of IHG, you're more than your job title. And that's what we love – the individual talents, interests and dreams that make you who you are.

Please email your resume at anshul.nagpal@holidayinnqueenstown.co.nz

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AVIS & Budget Queenstown

CAR GROOMERS

We are looking for fun and motivated people to join our team of car groomers. The role is non-customer facing, shifts are 8am to 5.30pm and transport from the city to the place of work in Frankton can be arranged if necessary.

Casual, Part Time and Full Time roles available, all you need is a full drivers licence and an eye for detail.

Estamos buscando personal para unirse a nuestro grupo de Car Groomers. Ingles no es necesario, puede aprender mientras trabajas.

Solo debes tener predisposicion, ojo para el detalle y licencia de conducir.

Casual, tiempo parcial y tiempo completo

Apply via email in English or Spanish to luke.dennington@abgroup.co.nz

Want to work for "THE TEAM"?

Yes, that's right, we like to think we are the best team to work with.

Doesn't matter if you have never done retail before. Teacher, chef, front of house or even back to the workforce, we want to hear from you.

Great rate, great in-house deals in Queenstown Furniture gallery and BedsRus. This position is for a 12 month contract but impress us and you will be with us permanently.

Email a cover letter about yourself to ricky@qfg.co.nz

QUEENSTOWN

General Manager and Duty Mangers

We are looking for energised and passionate Hospitality legends to lead our team, create growth and maintain our current customer offer. They will need to be organised, great with people, detail focused, with a great knowledge of all aspects of the Hospo industry.

Attractive packages for the right people. We are a NZ Immigration accredited business, and we have immigration tokens for General Manager and Duty Manager.

Email qtownalehouse@xtra.co.nz