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NZ Mountain Film Fest

Film

If you love adventure, the NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival is for you. The NZ Mountain Film Festival is a celebration of adventurous sports and lifestyles presented for film and book enthusiasts, intrepid explorers and armchair adventurers of all ages. This year’s line-up once again features film premieres and presentations from inspiring adventurers and film makers. For tickets go online to mountainfilm.nz/tickets/

When: Thursday, June 29, 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Friday, 30 June, 3.30pm to 6:00pm and 7.30pm to 10:30pm

There is a FREE family show on Friday, 30 June, 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Where: Queenstown Memorial Centre, 1 Memorial Drive

Community

Queenstown Mountain Bike Club AGM

QTMBC is inviting its members to their Annual General Meeting. The meeting will celebrate the highlights from the 2022/2023 season as well as discuss the plans for next season. Young and old, kids and families, beginner to pro!

If you have a passion for riding and would like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you! We need all sorts of skills and experience from across the community. From legal to finance, events to coaching & development, health & safety, environment and conservation and of course trails! Save the date and bring along every friend you have.

When: Tuesday 27 June, at 6:30pm

Where: Holiday Inn & Express Suites Queenstown (Cnr Stanley & Sydney Street)

Green Drinks presents Green Energy

This month’s Green Drinks is exploring how nonfossil fuel energy can be found in different sources, industries or uses and how we can use them and why we should use them. Following three short presentations Ground Up Brewing will be putting on a related pub quiz with the chance to win some prizes!

Speakers from H.W.Richardsons, NZ’s largest transport company, that has introduced a hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel truck and representatives from Wanaka Solar talking about solar energy, then Forest Lodge Orchard, the world’s first 100% electric, zero fossil fuel orchard will also provide a remote presentation.

When: Friday, 30 June, at 5:00pm

Where: Ground Up Brewing @ 4 Gordon Rd, Wanaka

Digital Drop In

Do you need a helping hand with your digital devices?

Pop in, give us a call, email or join a drop in session. We might ask a few questions about your issue beforehand so that we can plan to get the most out of your session. The team at the libraries are not tech experts, just friendly librarians with good IT skills. We’ll do our best to fix your problem, but on occasion we will direct you to the experts. Sessions are free.

For Queenstown appointment email: queenstown.library@qldc.govt.nz

For Frankton appointment email: frankton.library@qldc.govt.nz

For Wanaka No need to book, just drop on in on the day!

What do I need to bring?

Bring your digital device and your questions.

Where are the sessions held?

The sessions are held at Frankton and Queenstown Library by appointment and at the Wānaka Library every Thursday between 4pm and 5.30pm

Lunchtime Talk with Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust

The Lakes Community Housing Trust is an independent, not-for-profit, community owned organisation and CEO Julie Scott is on hand at the Queenstown Library for a Q&A session and will discuss the Trust’s housing programmes and upcoming developments. The QLDC Libraries website has more information.

When: Friday, 30 June, 12:00pm – 12:40pm

Where: Queenstown Library, Gorge Road

Free Inland Revenue Workshops

Introduction to business - what taxes to pay, maintaining a cashbook, expenses, using online services and more.

GST - what is GST, GST registration, record keepingcash book, basic adjustments, Register online at www.ird.govt.nz - enter the keywords- seminars Queenstown into the search box.

When: Wednesday, 28 June, at 10:30am

Where: Queenstown Work and Income Building, 11 Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton

Tourism Environment Workshop

The draft Environment Action Plan has been developed to help transform tourism in New Zealand to a regenerative model. Ensuring the tourism industry protects and restores the environment is important because the natural environment/te taiao is central to our attraction as a destination. The mission is to help restore the mauri of our climate and environment by achieving carbon zero targets and embracing a regenerative approach. This FREE workshop is open to anyone who’s interested in the natural environment and transforming the tourism industry to a regenerative model that has a positive impact on te taiao. It will be semi-structured and interactive so you can share your views and learn from others about what they’re doing to sustain the natural environment. They’ll also briefly summarise the draft Environment Action Plan.

When: Wednesday, 28 June, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Where: Queenstown Resort College Boardroom, 7 Coronation Drive

Frothy & Friends Winter Edition

A delicious cabaret of drag, burlesque, song, beat boxing and hilarity hosted by Queenstowns favourite Queen, to cosy up and celebrate the onset of Winter in Queenstown’s favourite live venue Yonder. Hosted by Frothy La Frou Frou. Performers include Andy Cat, Bete Noire, Shaggy La Poof, Heaven Z’dor and Jack Swallows. Prizes for best dressed, so come dressed to impress.

When: Sunday, 2 July, 7:30pm – 10:00pm

Where: Yonder, 14 Church St, Queenstown

If you would like your show, event, exhibition or meeting promoted in Goings On drop me a line at davidgibbs@qmg.co.nz with the details

Event

DFS Winter Fireworks

It’s been a few years since the last Winter Fireworks so T Galleria by DFS announcement that they are sponsoring Queenstown Winter Fireworks return has been greeted with plenty of enthusiasm. Wrap up warmly to join the free downtown fireworks celebrations from 5:30pm onwards with the fireworks at 6.30pm. There will be giveaways, street performances, pop-up stalls, and other l surprises including kids’ activities and local entertainers.

The event will also embrace the Love Queenstown community fund supporting local climate, conservation and biodiversity projects that make an impact. This will include a Love Queenstown photo competition with prizes from DFS, and a silent auction with proceeds going to the fund.

When: Friday 30 June, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Where: Queenstown Bay foreshore

Saturday Night Ski Party

The first Saturday Night Ski of the season is on this week! Enjoy the floodlit slopes, the best après around and tunes on the deck from local DJs.

Saturday Night Ski Parties are on for the three Saturdays in the July school holidays (1, 8 and 15 July). If you’re planning to ski or ride, you’ll need a 3 Peak Pass or Night Ski Pass.

When: Saturday, 1 July, 4:00pm to 9:00pm

Where: Coronet Peak Ski Area

Snow Ball

King Beats Festival is back with a winter event, Snow Ball! The night will kick off with some of Queenstown’s hottest house DJs, followed by the main man PDigsss with some vocals. To close out the night there will be an explosive drum & bass finale!

The lineup includes headliner P Digsss from Shapeshifters, along with Lenni Vibe, DISHFIRE, GRZLY, Stevie Tom, and Lukie_M!

Bungy jump spots will be available from 5-9 pm for those who want to add an extra dose of adrenaline to their evening. Transport options will be available. Tickets are $75. Early bird tickets on sale for only $55. Tickets online at trybooking.co.nz/NVC

When: Saturday, 1 July, from 5pm

Where: AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre, Gibbston Highway

Matariki Ball

Matariki represents a time of renewal, reflection, and gathering. The NZBTT draws upon the spirit of the Matariki celebration to come together and celebrate Matariki and bring hope for the future with the Matariki Ball. Special guest is TVNZ Presenter Daniel Faitaua. Astrophysicist Jonathan Squire will tell us about the Matatiki stars and following fine food and wine, a live auction will include local delicacies, adventures and art. Live local band LASocial will ensure your toes are tapping or dancing.

Why? Brain tumours are one of the most challenging and complex medical conditions & over 400 new cases of brain cancer are diagnosed each year. Treatment is challenging and success rates unpredictable. All proceeds from the evening go towards improving brain tumour treatment and helping patients and families affected.

When: Saturday, 8 July, 6:30pm–11:55pm

Where: Millennium Hotel, Cnr Frankton Road and Stanley Street

Remarkables Mid-Winter Markets

Special mid-winter market days with over 50 stalls offering a wide variety of local and regional delights. Warm up with mulled wine/ginger beer, coffee, hot chocolates and an amazing array of bruch and lunch options. Live music and you might even see the Winter Faery. Dress warmly!

When: Saturday, 1 & 8 July, from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Where: Red Oaks Drive & Hawthorne Drive Corner, Remarkables Park

Markets