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Thank you to the Southland electorate!

It’s a real privilege and honour to be entrusted again with representing this great electorate and its awesome people as your Member of Parliament.

Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to make this happen. Whether it was to help spread the party vote National message, putting up or hosting a hoarding, door knocking with me, or organising or attending a meet the candidate event, this victory belongs to you too.

I’d also like to acknowledge my family for their strong support and encouragement, and my parliamentary teams in Gore, Alexandra, Queenstown and Wellington, who kept the ship afloat throughout this election period, I could not do this without you.

The people of Southland and Otago are known for their heart and soul of hard work and resilience. Saturday’s result was a testimony of just how strong we are together when we push for change of something that wasn’t working.

But now the real work begins and I am looking forward to it.

As part of a Christopher Luxon-led National Government, I will continue to work hard to boost the Southland electorate’s success.

This includes championing you in Parliament, making sure our electorate voice is heard on the national stage when it comes to decisions being made that affect us all.

Whether it is standing up for our community’s need for fit for purpose infrastructure including health services; or championing support of our local businesses, including those in the tourism and hospitality sectors to succeed in increasingly challenging market conditions, this election victory holds many opportunities for all of us.

A big thank you too also to our farmers and all our primary producers, for your resilience. I will continue to work hard for our rural folk to ensure that you can thrive and have the opportunities and tools to succeed.

Governance is a team effort, and National is ready to work with New Zealanders to tackle the pressing issues facing our country head-on.

From rebuilding the economy to encouraging work and rewarding effort, targeting better healthcare and education outcomes, to bringing back law and order in this country, we’ve got a practical, forward-thinking plan to ensure New Zealand is full of opportunities for everyone.

The people of Southland and Otago have put their faith in me and in National, and we will honour that trust by working tirelessly to build a better future for all.

Even if you did not vote for me, I am here to represent you and will continue to be open, accountable, and available to hear your concerns and your dreams for you and your community.

While there are many challenges ahead, together we can overcome obstacles and work to realise the many opportunities on offer for our region.

It’s been an incredible journey so far and I look forward to continuing this journey with you over the next three years.

Joseph Mooney MP

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Massive win for Mooney

By Paul Taylor

As soon as the first results began to filter in from around the country at 7pm on Saturday night, it was obvious there would be a change of government.

Queenstown’s National MP Joseph Mooney was with family, friends and National Party supporters at Joe’s Garage in Five Mile.

In truth, there was little chance the 44-year-old former lawyer would lose the safe National seat.

But, unlike 2020, National also took the party vote in the Southland constituency, which had been narrowly won by Labour last time around, as a blue wave swept across the country.

After three years as an opposition MP, the results mean there’s now the chance to make a much bigger impact for the community.

“It’s probably a good training ground, being an opposition MP, especially after an historic win for Labour in 2020,” Mooney says.

“You’re working against that tide, trying to get the voice of your region heard, which is pretty challenging. It’s a completely different prospect now.”

Mooney was National’s spokesperson for Tourism, Forestry, Space and TOW Negotiation while in opposition. He’s been in contact with Prime Minister elect Christopher Luxon but it’s too early for any talk of ministerial portfolios.

“You’ve got the special votes to go and then the coalition discussions, and then it’s up to Christopher Luxon to decide to put together a team, how that shapes up, so there’s a bit of water to go under the bridge yet.

“I’d love to contribute where I can, in the best way that it works for the team.”

Through out the campaign, there was a “mood for change”, he says.

“I think there was the realisation that Labour just could not get things done.

They weren’t in tune with the issues people were experiencing, whether it’s healthcare, regulation of the rural sector, the impact on small and mediumsized businesses, or the cost of getting some groceries, or paying the mortgage.

“There was a whole raft of things, and a general feeling that the country is heading in the wrong direction and communities becoming increasingly divided.

“Look at the educational outcomes for our children, that’s a real, serious concern. Cumulatively things weren’t working properly under Labour, who were instead focused on things that are largely irrelevant for most people.”

Mooney extended his majority, taking 19,981 of the 33,046 votes, a whopping 60%. His closest challenger was Labour’s Simon McCallum, on 5,008.

Green Party candidate Dave Kennedy was third with 2,875, while ACT’s Todd Stephenson was fourth with 2,312.

Back in 2020, Mooney actually got a similar number of candidate votes, 19,975, to this election, but Labour performed much better with Jon Mitchell taking 14,330. Mooney’s majority has therefore increased from 5,645 to 14,973.

National won the party vote for Southland with 16,204 votes, 49%. In 2020, it was won by Labour with 38% to National’s 36%. This time around, Labour took just 17% of the party vote, as the Green Party and NZ First gained ground.

Mooney says he’s looking forward to working with Queenstown-based Stephenson, who’s fourth on the ACT party list. With ACT gaining 9.22%

Southland Candidates | RESULT - National Held

Joseph Mooney MP was all smiles at Joe’s Garage on Saturday night

of the party vote nationally, it’s expected to have 10 list seats and two electorate seats in a coalition government with National.

“It’s going to be great having more MPs from the South who can lobby in Wellington.”

Conversely, Labour candidate Simon McCallum says he’s looking forward to working with Mooney, but not in politics.

McCallum is a senior lecturer in software engineering and is concerned about the impact of AI. “That’s the reason I stood, out of my concerns for the community, rather than to become a politician,” McCallum says.

“I’ve been talking to Joseph about working with him on the impacts, organising community events, because he also recognises that’s really important.”

McCallum says he achieved his goals. “I was always looking at how I’d do relative to the party. It was a pretty hard night for the Labour Party.”

Party: • National Party - 16204

• Te Pāti Māori - 117

• Labour Party - 5510

• Freedoms NZ - 72

• ACT New Zealand - 4624

• DemocracyNZ - 49

• Green Party - 2538

• Animal Justice Party - 47

STEPHENSON, Todd ACT - 2,312

• New Zealand First Party - 1926

• New Nation Party - 33

EVANS, Logan NZ Loyal - 1,804

• New Zealand Loyal - 779

• New Conservatives - 24

• The Opportunities Party (TOP) - 595

• Women’s Rights Party - 22

• NewZeal - 192

• Leighton Baker Party - 12

MOONEY, Joseph National - 19,981 McCALLUM, Simon Labour - 5,008 KENNEDY, Dave Greens - 2,875

GRUMBALL, Anntwinette Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis - 500 MACLEAN, Naomi Freedoms NZ - 190

• Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party- 151

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by Daniela Diaz Soto

Poonam Sethi & Mangal Behal

A strong friendship that builds community The story of Poonam Sethi and Mangal Behal began with separate journeys that eventually converged to impact their lives and the community profoundly.

Originally from Mumbai, Poonam arrived in New Zealand in 2013 after marrying her husband, who had fallen in love with the country during a holiday and studied here since 2010 while they were still dating.

Adjusting to the Kiwi way of life proved challenging for her. Having grown up in a densely populated metropolis, Queenstown’s isolation and cultural differences were stark. “I remember crying a lot during the nights because my husband had night shifts,” she recalls. “I always lived with many people around me, so when I came here, I sometimes felt lonely.”

Poonam struggled to find work due to visa restrictions. Back in India, she earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree at The Bhopal School of Social Sciences and worked at the prestigious Taj Hotel, one of India’s oldest hotels with 120 years of history. “When you come from another country, you must prove yourself many times. In some jobs, they told me I had too much experience,” she explains.

Her luck changed when she met Mangal, who was working in the reception of a local hotel. Their shared Indian background forged a connection, and they became fast friends. Although Mangal didn’t have a job for her then, he promised to keep an eye out for opportunities. “He didn’t give me the job,” she says, laughing.

Originally from Banjar, Mangal arrived in NZ in 2008 to study English. His initial plan was to join his friends in Australia, but due to visa restrictions, he chose NZ instead. It was a decision that would alter the course of his life.

Before moving to NZ, Mangal had worked as a manager at Vodafone in India and also graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Punjab Education Board in 2007.

He found a job as a night manager in a hotel in Auckland a couple of months after he arrived, which would later lead him to Queenstown in 2012, when he was offered a multi-faceted role in managing Lodge Apartments.

“I was doing reception, housekeeping, maintenance, gardening, everything between the three staff members that moved here. From 2012 until now, I’m still managing that place,” he says proudly.

Months after Poonam and Mangal crossed paths in 2013, Poonam’s job search eventually led to a position sponsored by Noel Leeming, marking

a turning point in her journey. Along with a few other Indian friends, they formed a tight-knit community, finding solace in the shared bond of their homeland’s traditions.

In 2015, they decided to organise the Diwali celebration for the Indian community in St Peter’s Anglican Church, where 70 people joined the festival. The event’s success inspired them to continue the festival in Queenstown, with more than 200 participants in the 2016 celebration at the Memorial Centre. That same year, Poonam got her residency, and soon after, she started to work at the Council as a Governance and Official Information Advisor.

Their vision for the festival was to create a platform for newcomers, especially regarding integration. With guidance from Jeet Suchdev, the founder of Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust, they officially registered their community trust in 2017. His mentorship provided them with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the complex landscape of community support.

Their Diwali celebrations, starting small and growing significantly over the years, were enjoyed by more than 1500 people in 2022. This year, they expect the same success in the Queenstown Event Centre on 28 October.

Poonam explains: “At that time, we didn’t know how big the Indian community was. We were a group of friends involved and wanted to do something for the new migrants.”

In the same line, Mangal affirms that “sometimes it’s hard because I’m managing four places now. So apart from that, we are doing all this. It’s hard, but it’s always enjoyable.”

In the meantime, the friendship remained so strong that they felt like family. Poonam even introduced Mangal to his now-wife and organised his wedding in 2022.

As their community trust expanded, they extended their efforts beyond festivals to organise workshops on mental health, meditation, and activities for children and seniors. Poonam and Mangal recognised the importance of their mission, ensuring that newcomers would always have a sense of belonging.

Their story is a testament to the power of friendship and the profound impact a small group of dedicated individuals can have in forging a welcoming and inclusive society for all

The QLDC Welcoming Communities initiative brings together local government councils and communities to make the places we love more welcoming for everyone and to provide support for newcomers choosing to make the Queenstown Lakes District their home.

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It’s a marathon and a sprint

By Paul Taylor

The roar of jetboat engines on Queenstown’s Kawarau River on Sunday morning was nearly as loud as the one celebrating the All Blacks win in the town’s pubs.

Scores of spectators lined the banks of the river, near the Shotover Delta, to watch the 2023 New Zealand UIM World Jet Boat Marathon get underway.

More than 30 teams from around the world are competing for the title across seven South Island rivers, racing 900km at speeds up to 230kmph, with some of the boats powered by jet turbines.

Sunday’s outing was a seeding time trial for the first stage along the Dart River, near Glenorchy, on Monday.

The teams then head to Wānaka’s Matukituki River on Tuesday, before racing the Waitaki, Rakaia, Waiau and Waimakariri rivers through to Sunday, 22 October.

It’s seven years since the world event last came to New Zealand, although a jet boat river marathon is held in NZ most years.

Natural Disaster flies along the Kawarau River on Sunday

Former World Champion Gord Humphrey, aka Weeman, is among those competing. He came over from British Columbia, Canada, with navigator Daren Stevens, aka Pudding.

They’re racing Natural Disaster 357, powered by a 470 cubic inch max piston engine and built by Dart Engineering, in the A Class, which is one class under the Unlimited.

“It’s a brand new boat and we didn’t get it up and running until a few days before the marathon, so we’re working on set up,” he says.

“We’ll see what the week brings. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Humphrey, who a decade ago had a lucky escape while racing in the same event in NZ when his gas turbine boat stood on its tail, says the Kawarau run was fairly straightforward, as it was for seeding.

“The Dart is much more technical though.”

Along with the Unlimited and A classes, there are CX and FX classes. The marathon is also a memorial to Christchurch man Cameron Moore, who died when the jet boat he was in crashed into a steep bank of the Clutha River, Central Otago, in 2019.

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My Life Story

by Sue Fea

JAN SPARY

From globe-trotting supermum to goat farmer From Ranfurly to Norway and back to Arrowtown, raising five kids and prize angora goats along the way, dabbling in retail, real estate and journalism, Jan Spary took it all in her stride.

Married to one of New Zealand’s most highly decorated rescue pilots for 64 years, Don Spary was often away flying, or completing daring rescues at all hours.

“I didn’t think anything of it,” she says, a week from her 86th birthday.

Jan’s first blissful 11 years were spent in Ranfurly where her dad was the rural GP. “We were as free as a breeze. We’d ride our horses down to the Taieri River for a swim and nobody said, ‘What time will you be home?’”

In 1949 they moved to Wellington, but Jan chose to continue boarding at Waitaki Girls in Oamaru, travelling alone by overnight ferry and rail to and from school.

Sadly, her father died when she was 16 and her mother moved to Christchurch where Jan did her final year’s schooling at St Margaret’s. Otago and Canterbury unis produced a BA, despite the wild parties.

She and friends sailed to London on The Fairsea – an Italian ship, for £111, for six weeks of free meals and parties via Tahiti, Panama Canal, and Lisbon.

Jan landed relief teaching work with no teacher training in lower socioeconomic London, an inexperienced barmaid at night at the Royal Court Theatre Club. Her boss was British broadcaster, later MP, Clement Freud, grandson of Sigmund. “I was so unused to tips that when someone left 11 shillings on the bar I ran after him to say he’d left it behind,” she laughs.

One day a dapper Don – British Army captain at just 26, came into the bar, a day before he was to be posted to Malta. One quick dinner date and he’d won her over with a request to drive his waitlisted new car through Europe for three months to Malta. An inexperienced driver, she headed off from London with two friends, driving on the right-hand side of the road through Europe, spending only £25 on the entire trip.

“The first night in France we got out of our wee tent to discover little flags all around the trees we’d camped under. I’d never seen a golf course before.”

She arrived in Malta on 1 July, Don proposed soon after on the way to the insurance office after Jan had a mishap with the car in roadworks. They married in a registry office on 10 September, 1959, in Tunis, Tunisia. “It was just Don and I and we paid the cleaner and typist five shillings to be witnesses.”

They celebrated with a Roman toga party in Malta.

Jan and Don celebrating a Christmas holiday on the Coromandel

Don’s postings followed in England, Germany, Norway, and America, by then parents to four kids under six, before they settled back on 19 acres outside Arrowtown in 1969, producing a fifth child. Don flew helicopters in Manapouri, eventually working for, and teaming up with, Sir Tim Wallis at Luggate Gamepackers, later Alpine Helicopters and THL. Jan got busy designing their new home with award-winning architect Peter Beaven in record time, the first of three on their land, two scooping him national architecture awards.

She discovered spinning and wanted to try mohair, so Alf Bell sold her 15 goats, on the condition that she import a purebred Aussie buck. Jan was a ground breaker in the industry, convincing PGG in Christchurch to hold its first goat auction in 1979. Her first goat fetched $8000 more than she’d thought, with her top price reaching $25,000 in Auckland among the ‘Queen Street farmers’. Sitting on the NZ Goat Council, she travelled with other breeders to South Africa.

She also started Queenstown’s Spider Web in the 1970s, later also opening Arrowtown antique store Buckingham Palace. Jan was Mountain Scene’s Arrowtown reporter from 1972 until mailing the results of her third Lake Hayes Show to the Mataura Ensign for printing became rather a chore.

Race for the Yankee Zephyr English director David Hemmings, whom Don flew during the movie’s local filming, became a great family friend, enjoying many dinners with cast at the Spary home. To Jan’s great embarrassment, he later dubbed her ‘the Brigitte Bardot of the Southern Hemisphere’ in his memoirs.

Jan also joined Arrowtown realtor John Newman selling real estate for eight years. “My first sale was a Southland couple who seemed so disinterested but bought the house next day for $49,000.”

Jan and Don at a toga party in Malta to celebrate their marriage two days prior in 1959

She despised golf until Don created a five-hole golf course in their hay paddock for their son-in-law. Jan went on from her first round of 180 to a 19 handicap, club championship wins and a NZ club competition title, also club captain.

Still riding her golf buggy over to Millbrook, it’s the highlight of her week.

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SPORT NZ RURAL TRAVEL FUND OPENS FOR 2023-24 Applications for funding from the Rural Travel Fund can be made by any sports club or school within the Queenstown Lakes District, with members aged between 5 and 19 years, who require financial assistance with transport costs so that they can participate in local sporting competitions.

To apply you must be either a rural school club team if it is participating in a regular local sports competition out of school time, which excludes inter- school and intra-school competitions run during school time or a rural sports club team if it is participating in an organised, regular sports competition through club membership outside of school time.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Wao Festival line up is incredible! Two weeks to go!!

Wao Summit, the South Island’s largest Climate Action event, gets underway in less than two weeks. It inspires action like a ripple across the community.

The festival is now in its sixth year and will be held from 24-29 October across Queenstown, Wānaka and Glenorchy.

The programme consists of conversations where the community and businesses share ideas and help enable the transition towards a regenerative future.

The Queenstown events include: • Workshop - Building Community Resilience – Tuesday, 24 October, 3.30-6pm at Lake Hayes Pavilion. Free event (registration essential) • Workshop- Rethinking Economics - Tuesday, 24 October, 6.30-8.30pm at Lake Hayes Pavilion. Cost $25 • Workshop - Building Better – Builder Breakfast – Thursday, 26 October, 8-9am at Te Atamira, 12 Hawthorn Drive, Remarkables Park. Free Event: (registration required) • Workshop - Reducing Waste in the Building Sector - Thursday, 26 October, 9.30-11.30am at Te Atamira. Cost $25 • Tour - Building Passive - Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment with Carolin Friese, architect and homeowner - Thursday, 26 October, 12.302pm Bob’s Cove. Cost $25 • Workshop -Materials Matter – this one is for designers, architects and creatives - Thursday, 26 October, 3-5pm at Te Atamira. Cost $25 • Lecture -The Return to Solar Civilization - Thursday, 26 October, 5.306.30pm at Te Atamira. Cost $25 • Musical - Waste Free Wanda - Friday, 27 October, 9.30-11am at Te Atamira. FREE Event (registration essential) • Workshop - Communication for Change -Friday, 27 October, 2- 3.30pm at Te Atamira. Cost: $25 • Workshop - Living Lightly - Friday, 27 October, 5-6.30pm at Te Atamira.

Cost: $25 • Lecture - Mountains to Ocean: Microplastics in our Lakes - Friday, 27 October, 7- 8.30pm at Te Atamira. Cost: $25 • Tour - Sustainable Communities Tour – Queenstown - Sunday, 29 October, 10am-3pm. Cost: $75 Tickets and more information are available at the Wao website – wao.co.nz

Rotary Queenstown Duck Race 2023

By Tim Wilshire

Roll up, roll up. The Rotary Queenstown Duck Race is back at the Village Green (Horne Creek) on 29 October, at 3pm. Bring along family and friends and join in on the fun.

There are two races this year, with a corporate and public race with more than $2000 of prizes up for grabs. Public ducks can be purchased for $2 at our tent on-site prior to the race.

Corporate Duck Sponsorship. For just $265, a business can sponsor a corporate duck that’s not only racing for glory but also racing to make a positive impact.

And here’s the cherry on top – not only are we rewarding speed and style, but we’re also recognising the most creative duck costume with the ‘Best Dressed Duck’ title. So, it’s time to let your imagination soar and dress your duck in a way that stands out!

As always, we’re wrapping up the day’s excitement with an after party at The Pig & Whistle – because after all that racing and cheering, it’s time to kick back and celebrate!

If you’ve got questions, ideas, or just want to chat about ducks, I’m your go-to contact. Reach out to me, Tim Wilshire, at tim@ctbs.net.au, and let’s make this Duck Race one for the books.

All profits raised this year will be donated to KiwiHarvest. KiwiHarvest is on a mission to tackle food insecurity and reduce food waste across our region.

By participating in the Duck Race, you’re not only in for a day of fun but also contributing to a cause that truly matters.

At the World’s Edge Music Festival heads to school

After a week of stunning performances, open rehearsals, artist talks and free events, At the World’s Edge festival moves into its school programme this week.

Students from schools in the Southern Lakes and Central Otago will have the opportunity to meet and listen to AWE Festival artists from around the world and Aotearoa as they bring their music into the region’s kura.

A core part of AWE’s purpose is to nurture the upcoming generation of classical musicians. Three local Emerging Artists were selected to join the festival and receive mentorship from festival artists, including performing alongside them during the festival. This year’s Emerging Composer, Georgina Palmer, received close mentorship in the months leading up to AWE, creating a new work that received its world premiere during the Immemorial programme at Te Atamira last Friday.

These Emerging Artists and Georgina Palmer will be joining some of their fellow festival artists during the schools week, performing a broad programme of music (including Georgina’s work) while also providing insights into their musical journeys to date, and offering practical advice to students who are keen to explore the world of music as a career option.

Festival Director Justine Cormack says that the schools programme forms a vital part of the AWE festival.

“Our artists love having the opportunity to meet and perform for local students.,” she says. “Many of these students may not have had the chance to listen to live performances before. It’s not often that school students are able to meet and listen to musicians of this calibre.

“These are the moments and encounters that can create the connections that have lasting and life-long impacts and provide inspiration to the next generation of Aotearoa’s classical musicians.

“Our Emerging Artists have been mentored by our festival artists and the schools programme gives them the opportunity to pass on some of their insights and experiences to younger musicians. We simply love creating experiences that move, inspire, and uplift our audiences; audiences of all ages. That’s what it’s all about.”

Queenstown Playcentre session facilitator Alex Hide enjoys some play with the children on the new site

Fun and games – playcentre on the move again

By Sue Fea

It’s been an integral part of the Queenstown community for almost 70 years, faced with many a move in earlier days, but last week Queenstown Playcentre launched in new digs, right beside the Queenstown Primary School.

Required to vacate its long-standing home of 43 years in the old high school buildings in Stanley Street, the Playcentre now has a permanent new home leasing two old classrooms on primary school land.

Playcentre Committee spokesperson Vanessa Harwood says it’s been a team effort transforming the site to be age appropriate for pre-schoolers and even the national Playcentre CEO and staff from around the country pitched in.

“It’s a nice bright, sunny space, warm and welcoming,” she says.

The hard work now begins and while they have an awesome sandpit, Harwood says they’ll be fundraising for much-needed play equipment – a mud kitchen to get dirty and creative in, and they hope to create a bike track around the perimeter. The sunny site also requires shade sails.

Local kaumatua Ned Webster blessed and opened the new site and officially closed and blessed the old one at a special ceremony just before the move with many happy memories shared.

Queenstown has public health and Plunket nurse Mona Hood and Queenstown Borough deputy mayor and councillor Nancy Williams among those to thank for the playcentre, according to a 1981 history compiled by Queenstown schoolteacher Jenny Dudfield for the 25th anniversary.

Hood first pushed for a local playcentre in 1951 amid concerns there was no preschool education in the area. In 1956, the first Queenstown Nursery Playcentre day was held in the old Garrison Hall in Beach Street, between O’Connell’s Hotel and Hotel Queenstown. Kids began settling into school more easily after increased social contact with other preschoolers. Session fees were one shilling and an apple.

In 1962 they moved to St Peter’s Anglican Parish Hall for 15 shillings a week and once the new Centennial Stadium was built on the Stanley Street high school site in 1968 Playcentre moved there. Referred to as ‘Siberia’, children frequently cried due to the cold with Playcentre forced to close one winter for three weeks because of the temperatures.

In 1974 Playcentre moved to the old Brecon Street Fire Station for a rental of 50 cents a week. Pam Maclean’s mother Hannah Green was a fellow founder in Garrison Hall days. Playcentre operated in two garages out the back, one cold tap in the kitchen and one in the toilet, Maclean recalls.

In 1980 after a long saga of meetings and consultations Playcentre moved into the old Stanley Street high school complex. Then mum of three preschool boys, Kirsty Sharpe recalls Queenstown Primary teacher Neil Clayton organising fumigation of the Playcentre after an outbreak of nits among the children.

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Cuidadores de adultos mayores: un trabajo desde el amor En la actualidad, 33 mil profesionales trabajan en el servicio de cuidado de ancianos en Nueva Zelanda, y se espera que de aquí a tres años la demanda de trabajadores en esta área aumente entre 50 y 75 por ciento.

Ciertamente es un trabajo valioso, pero no apto para cualquiera.

Ser cuidador de adultos mayores (o caregiver) requiere de mucha paciencia y ciertas habilidades, además de fortaleza mental y emocional.

La chilena Berni Madriaza llegó al país en 2018 con la Working Holiday Visa. Su primer año se dedicó a viajar, conocer y aprender el idioma, ya que sólo sabía comunicarse a un nivel básico.

Tras el término de esta etapa de su visa, encontró sponsor como housekeeper en un hotel en Queenstown, pero siempre tuvo en mente trabajar en el mismo campo que había ejercido Chile: el cuidado de adultos mayores.

Berni ya contaba con un título de Técnico en Enfermería, pero había algo que no le permitía aplicar a este trabajo en Nueva Zelanda: sus propias limitaciones y miedos.

Su destino cambió cuando vio un aviso de empleo para una nueva residencia de ancianos en Cromwell y decidió postular. Así, utilizando un traductor en su teléfono, se presentó a la entrevista.

“Les dije que para mí era un sueño poder trabajar acá y que podía trabajar mañana, tarde y noche. Ofrecí todo”, dice entre risas. Tres semanas después, obtuvo el trabajo.

Las tareas principales de un caregiver incluyen asistir lo más que se pueda a la persona que requiere el servicio, obedeciendo también a su grado de independencia. Desde ayudarles a ducharse, vestirlos y prepararles meriendas, hasta entregarles sus medicamentos, conversar con ellos y acompañarlos, son parte de las labores de un cuidador.

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“Poco a poco vas conociendo a los abuelos, sus gustos y sus historias. Muchos vienen de otros países, entonces también hay variedad de culturas. No importa que a lo mejor yo no sepa a la perfección el inglés, pero creo que hay un lenguaje universal, que es del amor”, reflexiona Berni.

Pese a que es un trabajo de mucho desgaste físico y emocional, para ella “ayudar al resto es lo que más satisfacción me da. Uno ve la vulnerabilidad de ellos, como cada día requieren más atención, más compañía, más amor. Es un trabajo difícil, pero súper lindo.

Además, compartir con compañeros de otros países ha sido una experiencia distinta. Yo estaba acostumbrada a trabajar con puros latinos”, asegura.

Nueva Zelanda es un país que requiere mucho personal de salud para el cuidado del adulto mayor. Los trabajadores están protegidos y los inmigrantes que realizan esta labor son bien considerados en el sistema.

Cuando Berni decidió romper sus propias barreras, su experiencia en este país dio un giro rotundo. “Mi inglés mejoró y la única forma para lograrlo era salir de mi zona de confort”, cuenta. Además, “ahora sé que mi carrera es muy solicitada acá y tengo la experiencia. Ahora, puedo enfrentar lo que sea”.

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by Jess Allen

Cyclorama will return for its second year this Labour weekend in historic Arrowtown. There’s eight special trail rides to choose from, with something for everyone, and a lovely Festival Village set up for all to enjoy.

The festival was started by Dave Gibson, who is excited to see the festival going ahead once again. Gibson’s background is in film and TV – he worked as a producer in Wellington before moving down to Queenstown around five years ago. He’s now semi-retired and thought Cyclorama was a great opportunity to do something interesting and get to meet and interact with members of the community.

“I wouldn’t call myself a deeply experience biker, I fell into it a little bit,” Gibson says. “I moved down here, and the first thing you want to do is go biking, so I did a bit of biking and found some of the hills a wee bit much, so I got an e-bike. So, I’m not a serious mountain biker, I’m more of a trail kind of person – a few farm tracks here and there, but mostly trail and road.

“It’s also a bit of a transport thing. We live just a little bit out of Arrowtown, and quite often rather than take the car into town, we’ll just hop on the bike and ride up the hill. I use the bike to head around places and go out to dinner – it’s a little bit safer than biking in Wellington.”

The event also includes three brand new rides for 2023, including the Night Rider, which features stargazing in a Gibbston vineyard. There’s also a Meet the Artists, featuring Arrowtown’s most talented sculptors, and anyone wanting a challenge will be able to head off on the Coronet Caper, accompanied by the best guides in town to explore Coronet Bike Park’s downhill offerings.

“I read a story about a guy named Brian Boyle, who had moved here from Australia and was living in Gibbston. He had a background as a fairly experienced astronomer and had a huge telescope in his backyard. I thought wow, that’s pretty interesting – I met him and realised that he was a good communicator, a little bit of fun, and we just came up with this idea of having a night ride," Gibson says.

Cyclorama was a popular addition to the Queenstown calendar last year

Queenstown Funk Orchestra, retailers, and a course built for e-bikes. The area will be open to all, not just competitors, and Gibson really encourages everyone to stop by and check out the area.

“I think the word festival is quite important for this event – it’s not competitive.

People can go on curated rides, like Pedalling Pinot, Tour de Gourmet, and The Hop Trail. There are some rides you can do on those two days, but we also have this Festival Village idea of just a whole bunch of tents by retailers. We have a live musical afternoon, and this year we’ve got a pop-up Fork & Tap, which I think will be really nice.

"So you’d ride out to Gibbston at dusk, and hang out with him and see the telescope. He’s also managed to set up a camera on the telescope, which then runs on WiFi back to the living room, and you can all sit around the table that has a big TV and control the telescope from there.”

“People don’t have to go on the rides, they can just turn up at the village and there’s various bike activities going on there – we have a whole lot of ramps that Mitre 10 made for us last year, that the kids can come down and ride off. I think the festival will be a lot bigger this year – a bit of a destination for people to pop in, hang about and have a beer.”

Last year’s festival was fortunate to have fabulous weather and had about 300 riders involved. The Festival Village is the main hub for the event and offers coffee and food trucks, live music by Scottish acoustic guitarist, Robert Glen, and

Cyclorama E-Bike Festival will take place on 21 and 22 October. All rides start and finish at the Festival Village that will be set up at Butler’s Green in Arrowtown. For more information and to book in a ride, head to cyclorama.co.nz with as a simple guitar and vocal group in 2003, and have now developed into a labyrinth of looping, incorporating heavy sub basslines, haunting violins, melodic vocal layers and unique noises. They still maintain the poignant lyrics and song writing of their original sound.

“We’ve been together 20 years, we pretty much met playing music, so we’ve been playing that whole time,” Marcham says. “We had a lot of recordings, some live ones and some studio ones . . . so we had the idea to take 20 tracks from the last 20 years and put them all into one album."

Marcham says it's quite a feat for any band to produce music for that amount of time, and they wanted to mark the milestone in their musical career.

"It’s kind of a celebration, and to document our sound, which has changed quite a bit over the last 20 years."

The pair went through their back catalogue and chose 20 songs that fit together well. They’ve chosen more upbeat tunes and have even remixed some of the tracks. They added some effects and made some of the songs more hard hitting, describing them as almost like a radio edit.

Choice performing in their regular spot by Queenstown Bay. Photo: Hannah Camille

“The songs that we’ve chosen are more on the dance side of things,” Forrester says. “Sort of electronica, dub, trip-hop, that kind of stuff. Before it was more acoustic singer-songwriter stuff, but we always listened to dance music as well – a lot of Kiwi bands such as Fat Freddy’s, Black Seeds and Shapeshifter.

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"We really love drum ‘n’ bass, so we just started edging towards that genre. We wanted to add the songs from history and were leaning towards that side of things.

It’s just a compilation of things that we’re heading towards and how we play now.”

Queenstown-based Choice, aka Musicbychoice, have just released a new album.

20 Years is a celebration of Clair Forrester and Paul Marcham’s time performing together since 2003. Their sound has been described as Celtic dub, trip-hop, ambient electronica and atmospheric drum ‘n’ bass, and the new album offers easy-listening and chilled out vibes.

They’re also inspired by the dramatic landscapes throughout our region, and they’ve used this for their album artworks over the past 20 years. While they’re also working on their eighth studio album, they put it on the back burner to release 20 Years as they felt it was important to mark the occasion and celebrate how far they’ve come.

Claire and Paul often perform their tunes along the lakefront in Queenstown and this new album will be the seventh full-length one for the duo. They started out

To learn more about Choice, download a copy of 20 Years you can head to their website musicbychoice.co.nz or facebook.com/musicbychoice

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By Sue Fea Queenstown’s KiwiHarvest crew reckon they’ve called in one too many favours from their friendly neighbourhood mechanic, Torque Automative, and it’s time for their one refrigerated delivery truck, ‘Lily’ (Number plate ‘LLY’) - now over the hill, to retire there herself for shorter runs in Wānaka.

Faced with constant battles to raise funds, and more recently to find a new home, KiwiHarvest’s vital link to the district’s community food chain – Lily, now needs replacing after clocking more than 220,000kms around the Queenstown Lakes, Central Otago region since 2020.

“She’s definitely the hardest working member of our wee team,” KiwiHarvest Queenstown branch manager Gary Hough says. With a huge increase in demand for rescued food amid rapidly rising living costs, last year Lily carted a record 130,000 kilos of food – a 50% increase on the previous year.

Unfortunately, the faithful little Toyota Toyoace is aging fast. “She’s pretty rammed most days with daily trips all over the Whakatipu and down as far as Ettrick to pick up apples, as well as weekly trips over the Crown Range,” Hough says.

With seemingly less surplus food coming from supermarkets and cafés as they try to lessen food waste, Hough says they’re having to drive further to rescue food that would otherwise go to landfill. More than 30% of all food produced in New Zealand ends up in the landfill uneaten.

“It’s brilliant that people struggling get the nutrition and food they need through us,” he says.

It was therefore super exciting to be named among the five finalists in this year’s Impact100 grant funding applications, for which the winners will be announced at an awards gala on 25 October. If successful, KiwiHarvest Queenstown will use the $100,000 grant – one of two, to purchase a good, second-hand truck for about $60,000, with the other $40,000 covering operational road costs, fuel and insurance.

The food KiwiHarvest rescues and delivers through Lily puts meals on the table for food banks, help hampers, families and kids needing a safe space to eat, and parents needing a helping hand.

“We’re now supporting such a wide range covering all cultures in the community ensuring people that need help with food can feel comfortable to go and get that from these organisations.”

Food surplus donations were down during winter and while they’ve picked up a bit, they’re still not back to autumn levels.

“That one little truck does 95% of our deliveries, with only our e-bike for café deliveries, so Lily gets quite a hammering, and her parts are now needing replaced due to wear and tear,” he says.

“We’ve had to call in too many favours from the local mechanic. If we miss a day those charities don’t get their food that week and it ends up in the landfill when it’s greatly needed elsewhere.”

The community recently stepped into help with KiwiHarvest facing funding troubles, after the government cut back funding for the sector. Locals raised more than $40,000 in just over a month, and also offered in-kind help. The charity has also sorted new temporary premises, at Five Mile, ahead of a permanent home in the planned Whakatipu Community Hub. “We’ve been humbled and blown away by the community support. If we’re successful with a replacement truck, we’ll be in such a great, sustainable position to serve the community for many years to come.”

As for Lily, she’ll be keeping a wheel in the works doing shorter, twice weekly collections in Wānaka where KiwiHarvest’s eight local volunteers there currently use their own vehicles at their cost to rescue and deliver surplus food from supermarkets. Here too that food is a vital resource for Food For Love, Kahu Youth Trust and the Community Food Bank.

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KiwiHarvest is now feeding more than 800 people a week around the district and seven key help agencies locally now heavily rely on it to supply food.

“We’ve become a vital source of food for the likes of Baskets of Blessing, Salvation Army, Te Whare Hauora ki Tahuna, Whakatipu Youth Trust, Queenstown Playcentre and Happiness House,” Hough says.

FIVE WCG Reporting to the Community Night Wed, 18 Oct 5.30 - 7pm - Drink on arrival & nibbles Memorial Hall (to be held on the first night of the WPN conference - please note change of venue this year) Speaker: Sherman Smith, Ecologist and Manager of the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme, Biosecuirty NZ. This is your chance to hear from the National Programme leadership and ask questions.

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Queenstown skifield operator NZSki has been ordered to pay almost $600,000 over the death of Anita Graf at Coronet Peak.

The well-known Queenstowner, who’d been a ski instructor at the skifield previously, died after colliding with a wooden fence post at the bottom of Sugar’s Run in September 2019. The fence post was part of a double-height deer fence surrounding a large water reservoir.

In August this year, Judge Geoff Rea found NZSki guilty of breaching its health and safety obligations, and the company was sentenced last week in the Queenstown District Court.

A fine of $440,000 was imposed, along with emotional harm reparations of $130,000 to her family. Ms Graf, 60, was a much-loved mother-of-four, grandmother and sister. Her family read out impact statements in court.

NZSki was charged under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 after an investigation by WorkSafe.

It uncovered a 2014 document from a ski patrol staffer titled Padding Hazard Register Grid. It refers to “28 fence posts, metal deer fencing and strainers in the area being very likely to be skied into at high speed. Several serious harm injuries have occurred already. Many near misses.”

The staffer stated the risk score as 10 out of 10.

In his decision, Judge Rea ruled the company had been put on notice of serious safety issues concerning the fence, but had not conducted an adequate risk assessment for the fence at any stage since 2014.

“NZSki created a risk by having a ski run sloping towards a water reservoir, but did not control the subsequent risk of the fence they installed around it. The bottom line is if you create a risk, you need to assess it and control it,” WorkSafe’s area investigation manager, Steve Kelly says.

Ms Graf was an expert skier, who could tackle various trails and runs without any difficulty.

“Skiing is obviously a leisure activity, but that doesn’t excuse operators from failing to manage risk. You might be seeing a hazard in front of you so often it’s commonplace. But taking the time to go through a proper risk assessment process makes sense, especially in seasonal industries.

“Operators like this have a duty of care to not only their employees but also members of public, who are paying customers. Businesses and organisations must not lose sight of that.”

The maximum fine for the charge is $1.5m.

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Fill a shoebox or donate individual gifts (new), for children in the Pacific. Leaflets/boxes at Salvation Army, Fresh Choice, Orphan’s Aid shop near BP and the Libraries or ph Sharon 0276427575.

Return by October 20. operationchristmaschild.org.nz

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Powder Chutes Headline Show 9pm Start, Free Entry

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DIGITISE YOUR MEDIA Share with a new generation, before it’s too late.

Media is deteriorating rapidly. CD Imaging can digitise 8mm, vids, negs, slides, photos. Free local pick up/drop. Or visit 59 Centennial Av, Alexandra. photos@cdimaging.co.nz

GOINGS ON ABOUT EVENTS - MUSIC - ART THEATRE - AT THE GALLERIES COMMUNITY Recycling 101 with Wastebusters This is a free event hosted by Catrin Smith from Wastebusters. Catrin will explain the changes taking place in our kerbside recycling programme as part of the government’s Transformative Recycling initiative.

With her experience there are also essential updates on waste reduction and practical recycling tips. It’s open to anyone.

When: Wednesday, 18 October, 1.30pm Where: Queenstown Library, Gorge Road

Whakatipu Wilding Control Group Community Night Hear from Sherman Smith, the ecologist and manager of the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme, who will provide an update and also take questions. Everyone is welcome to attend. RSVP to srose@whakatipuwilding.co.nz When: Wednesday, 18 October, 5.30-7pm Where: Memorial Centre, Memorial Street, Queenstown

Health - Bouncing Back Dr Libby shares ways to unravel general weariness and those niggling health issues. Equip yourself with strategies on how to bounce back and small differences can make a big differences. More information is available online at shop.drlibby.com When: Thursday, 19 October, 6.30-9pm Where: Remarkables Primary School

Biketober Green Drinks: Can Queenstown be a 10-Minute Town?

According to Ireland’s Southern Regional Assembly, the 10-Minute Town concept seeks to have all community facilities and services accessible within a 10-minute walk or cycle from homes, or accessible by public transport services connecting people to larger scaled settlements.

Could this ever be Queenstown?

Join Biketober Green Drinks, where there will be a short doco on what a bike town is actually like (of course it’s in Europe...) followed by a panel discussion and open Q&A with our fabulous ‘in the know’ locals. Tickets are available online at humantix.com When: Thursday, 19 October, 7-9pm Where: Sudima Queenstown, Five Mile, Frankton

Rotaract Launch Intro night The first Rotaract in the South Island, is ready to launch. Rotaract is aimed at young adults, 18-33 from Queenstown, Wānaka, Cromwell and Alexandra to come together to do service and fellowship quarterly.

The intro night will be held on Thursday with the first drink and nibbles provided. Interested? Get in contact by emailingenquiries@rotaractcentrallakes.club When: Thursday, 19 October, 6.30-9pm Where: The Crown Pub, Five Mile, Frankton

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WAO Summit Six days of workshops, kōrero, films, tours and community events about creating tangible, long term social and environmental change. See Community Notes for more.

When: Tuesday, 24 October - Sunday, 29 October Where: Various

Lakes District Museum AGM The Lakes District Museum is one of New Zealand’s leading small museums. There are lots of handson exhibits that present a picture of early Māori life and the pioneering settlers and gold miners. The museum also houses an art gallery, bookshop and information centre, and research facility, as well as a busy education programme. The region’s much loved museum is holding its annual general meeting this week and everyone is welcome to attend.

When: Thursday, 26 October, 7pm Where: Lakes District Museum, 49 Buckingham Street Arrowtown

WHS Cricket Tour Fundraiser Following on from previous successful trips, Wakatipu High School is now sending its Senior Boys Cricket team to Sri Lanka in April 2024. Sri Lanka has been described as the best place in the world to visit and play cricket. It will provide our children the opportunity to experience sport in a different country under different conditions, whilst making new friends and new experiences along the way. The boys will be engaging in community work at the Foundation of Goodness and helping teach English to children in the local village. Highlights of the trip include a visit to Kandy Maligawa UNESCO World Heritage Site, a cricket match at the famous P Sara Stadium in Colombo and a visit to Pinnawella Elephant Orphange.

The team is holding a fundraising Quiz Night, dress in your favourite sports gear! For more information, please visit their Facebook page: facebook.com/ WHSCrickettour When: Friday, 3 November, 7pm Where: Queenstown Memorial Centre

MUSIC Rodger Fox Big Band featuring King Kapisi with Erna Ferry Two Aotearoa Icons. One night of jazz and hip-hop.

Fusing the modern big band sound with AotearoaNew Zealand hip-hop, the Rodger Fox Big Band collaborating with multi-award winning Aotearoa hiphop legend King Kapisi and special guest Erna Ferry.

Tickets are online at eventfinda.

When: Thursday, 19 October, 7-9pm Where: Wakatipu High School, Red Oaks Drive, Frankton

FILM Mountainfilm on Tour A selection of the best short films from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. The magic of film, art, and ideas pulsing with adventure creates an environment with the potential to create a better world. Tickets online at eventbrite.

When: Thursday, 19 October, 7pm Where: World Bar, 12 Church Street, Queenstown

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Gardening- Easy Ways to Compost seminar

Hear from Di Foster, who is 13 years on from the horrific moment of being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her learnings are humorous, heart-rending, and undeniably authentic. Foster’s message is that you can start no matter where from, by being empowered to take one step today, towards a better tomorrow.

This inspirational talk will change how you think about goals, provide real strategies to implement change and ultimately help propel you forward on your financial planning journey. Register online at craigsip.com/events.

Find out how to reduce waste and feed your soil at Dr Compost’s free composting workshop. Healthy soil grows healthy plants, and a great way to feed your soil (and reduce your waste) is by composting your kitchen scraps and garden waste. You’ll discover which method will suit you best and get all the know-how to turn your food and garden waste into nutrients to feed your plants and soil. Plus learn tips to make your composting fail-safe. Get your free ticket and informative workshop online at Humantix.

When: Wednesday, 18 October, 5pm for 5.30pm start Where: Craig’s Investment Partners, Level 3/36 Grant Road, Five Mile

When: Thursday, 19 October, 4-6pm Where: St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, Ross Street, Frankton

EXHIBITION A Migrant’s Path Photographic Exhibition

LABOUR DAY

long weekend EVENTS Urban Wine Walk Taste, Walk and Explore the venues with a self-guided wine tour. Some of the venues featured include Little Blackwood and Boardwalk as part of the Urban Cellar Doors programme. More information and tickets is online at title.com When: Saturday, 21 October, all day Where: Various

Remarkables Market Explore the range of fresh local produce, crafts, coffee and local hot and cold food at Remarkables Park’s Red Barn. There is easy access and free parking as well as picnic tables and picnic rugs. Set in stunning landscaped grounds, a playground and sandpit keep the younger ones entertained while live music creates a great atmosphere. Sustainability is at the heart of Remarkables Market, bring your keep cup or borrow one of ours!

When: Corner of Red Oaks and Hawthorne Drive, Remarkables Park Where: Saturday, 21 October, 9am-4pm

Cyclorama E-Bike Festival Join us this spring in lovely, historic Arrowtown at Labour Weekend. Bookings are open! Choose from eight specially-curated trail rides - there’s something for everyone. Bring your own e-bike or rent from one of our preferred local bike stores. And don’t worry you don’t need to be a super experienced or an uber fit bike rider to enjoy most of the rides. Just come have fun.

Relax with a drink after your ride and enjoy the live music of the very talented Scottish guy, acoustic guitar soloist, Robert Glen, followed by the rousing sounds of the Queenstown Funk Orchestra.

When: Saturday-Sunday, 21-22 October Where: Cyclorama Festival Village on Butler Green, Arrowtown

The exhibition explores the journey taken when settling into Aotearoa from elsewhere. The works incorporate photography music and dance to tell the stories against a backdrop of New Zealand landscapes.

When: Te Atamira, Remarkables Park Where: Daily 10am-4pm

Art for Arts Sake Thirty local artists will create signature artworks for the event with all proceeds going to the Early Childhood Centre in Glenorchy There is a special dinner to round off the day, with a fine wine and food match, to be held at Headwaters Ecolodge. More information and bookings are available on the ecolodge website.

When: Saturday, 21 October, 10am-10pm Where: The Headwaters Eco Lodge, 42 Oban St, Glenorchy

MUSIC Jenny Don’t & The Spurs Hailing from the wilds of Portland, Oregon, USA, Jenny Don’t & The Spurs have been playing their raucous honky-tonk, rockabilly-tinged sounds for more than 10 years and will make their first Queenstown appearance next Saturday. With roots in Portland’s fertile punk and garage scenes, bass player Kelly Halliburton was in the Pierced Arrows with Dead Moon’s Fred & Toody Cole (Dead Moon played Queenstown in 1992).

More fun than you can have even with your chaps on, and they’re gonna tear the house down every time.

Jenny Don’t & The Spurs are ... Jenny Don’t on vocals & guitar, bassist Kelly Halliburton, drummer Buddy Weeks, and Christopher March on lead guitar and steel.

Supported by Adam Hattaway & The Haunters, from Christchurch.

Tickets from www.utr.co.nz When: Saturday, 21 October. Doors at 8pm Where: Sherwood

The Blue Moon Band Known for their mesmerising tunes, Classic Blues, Country Blues, Blues Rock, Jazz and R&B music, The Blue Moon Band will play The Caves bar, an intimate venue with a lively atmosphere. Secure your spot for a night filled with great music online at eventbrite.co.nz When: Saturday, 21 October, 7-11pm Where: The Cave Blues Bar Queenstown, 15 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton - at the back of Maya Music

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BESTSTART CHILDCARE RELOCATION In case you’ve ever wondered how amazing our community is?

BestStart, one of Queenstown’s daycare centres, was flooded during the recent storms. Mud and water caused extensive damage, and the muck was mid-shin height throughout the centre, in Hamilton Road.

This meant it had to close immediately while repairs are undertaken.

They are expected to take until Christmas.

Approximately 75 children attend, so of course, there was panic amongst the parents who have jobs and commitments and as a result rely heavily on daycare.

Emily, the centre manager, and the teachers have worked day and night, and weekends, to clean up the centre and find us an alternative premises, which was not easy given lack of appropriate venues in Queenstown and the strict Ministry of Education licensing requirements. However, they found a space in Shotover Primary, and in addition to the BestStart team, the principal and teachers from Shotover Primary worked through the holidays to help get it ready for our kids to start this week.

The BestStart and Shotover Primary team, as well as parents, all came together to set up a whole new centre within two weeks of the flooding.

The communication has been excellent throughout, with regular updates and clear instructions about the new premises and what parents need to do and provide. They saved so much gear from the damaged centre and have really thought about our children’s needs in this new space. It really shows how much they care about our children and our community. They went above and beyond to make arrangements for our kids and allow our parents to go back to normal as much as possible. Not to mention they have had to manage parents’ anxiety, countless questions and panic!

While the location isn’t easy for everyone, that isn’t the centre’s fault, as they have to adhere by the Ministry guidelines and lack of space in town.

Honestly, if there was a Noble Peace award for Queenstown, I would give it to Emily and the team at BestStart!

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Consultation overload

By Paul Taylor

Speed limits, water safety rules, trees and Mt Iron - the public might accuse Queenstown’s council of ignoring their views, but they can’t say they’ve not been at least asked to share them.

Public consultation is open on the Speed Management Plan 2024-2027, the draft Navigation Safety Bylaw 2024, the Draft Tree Policy 2023, and the Mount Iron Recreation Reserve Management Plan.

It recently closed on the controversial Proposed Urban Intensification Variation, which would double the maximum height for buildings in some areas of the district, with more than 1000 submissions.

And the Social Impact Assessment for the Proposed Inclusionary Housing Plan Change also drew to a close on Friday. In non-council speak, that asked people for feedback on housing conditions, as the council looks at making developers pay towards affordable housing initiatives.

All the details are on Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Let’s Talk website.

For speed limits, public consultation closes Sunday, 5 November.

QLDC infrastructure boss Tony Avery says it’s for limits on local roads, rather than state highways, which are managed by Waka Kotahi.

regulations on waterways, and for specific feedback on a range of waterrelated topics, including lifejacket use, the location of ski lanes on several lakes, vessel identification and events on the water.

“We recognise people have differing views on how lower speed limits will affect them,” Avery says. “So it’s important for us to capture as wide a range of views as possible.

It will also look at board tethering to ensure safe use of ‘The Wave’ on the Hāwea River, and the council’s role in relation to people jumping recreationally off the Albert Town Bridge.

“Whether you’re a driver, pedestrian, cyclist or anyone else affected by the speeds different people travel on our local roads, now is the time to let us know what you think about these proposals.”

Queenstown is one of the 170 places in the Tree Cities of the World programme and has a policy to plant one tree for everyone removed, in the wake of some unpopular recent chopping.

The main plans are to enforce a 30km speed limit around schools, lower limits around town centres, cemeteries, playgrounds, active travel routes and unsealed tourist routes, and consistency across the district.

“We’re looking for community feedback to make sure our draft Tree Policy 2023 has solid roots and a stable base, and to help determine what we’re doing well with public trees now, and where we might make improvements,” Community Services general manager Kenneth Bailey says.

A consultation document, maps and tables showing proposed speed limit changes and how these will affect travel times are available on the Let’s Talk website with hard copies also available at council offices.

Consultation closes 29 October.

Consultation on the new draft Navigation Safety Bylaw 2024 also closes 5 November.

And people have until 20 November to give their views on the Mount Iron Recreation Reserve Management Plan. Council bought nearly 100 hectares on land on Mount Iron and Little Mount Iron in Wānaka, in May 2023.

QLDC asks how the community feels generally about the current rules and

Visit letstalk.qldc.govt.nz for more information on everything.

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Tourism ship the Spirit of Queenstown on Lake Wakatipu. Photo: Supplied/ Southern Discoveries

ComCom green lights Spirit of Queenstown acquisition

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A South Island tourism operator is set to secure a Queenstown cruise boat enterprise from a competitor that received nearly $7 million dollars of government support during the pandemic.

“Southern Discoveries, via the Spirit of Queenstown, provides food and beverage-focused cruises on Lake Wakatipu, without transportation to an end destination.”

The Commerce Commission said it has authorised South Island tourism business Real Journeys Limited, which trades as RealNZ, to acquire the Spirit of Queenstown from fellow operators Southern Discoveries.

Although both operators offer scheduled tourist cruises on Lake Wakatipu, the commission said it considered a range of factors, including the parties’ product offerings, pricing and passenger numbers, and found they “do not compete closely”.

It follows an investigation about possible effects of the acquisition significantly lessening competition.

RealNZ also owns the long-standing TSS Earnslaw which also operate cruises of Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu.

Both tourism operators received multimillion dollar government subsidies during the Covid-19 pandemic, most of which were loan funded.

Southern Discoveries, which is owned by the Skeggs Group, received more than $6.9m as part of the government’s support package for the tourism sector.

“Given this, the commission is of the view that there would not be a substantial loss of competitive constraint on RealNZ as a result of the acquisition.”

RealNZ’s acting chief executive Paul Norris said the commission’s investigation was the important piece of the sale and purchase process.

“We’re thrilled that the Commerce Commission has granted approval for the acquisition of the Southern Discoveries vessel Spirit of Queenstown by RealNZ,” he said.

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment reports this sum included a $500,000 grant with the remaining $6.4m loan-funded.

“We are currently working through the rest of the process for the acquisition to go unconditional.”

Real Journeys Limited, which also operates several other tourism attractions across the lower South Island, received $25m.

Check out this week’s Outlet Queenstown podcast to hear Milford Opportunities project director Chris Goddard talk about plans for the future of Milford Sound, and the latest survey results.

The commission said it was satisfied that RealNZ’s acquisition was unlikely to “lessen competition in any New Zealand market”.

“RealNZ is focused on offering transport across Lake Wakatipu, on the vintage steamship the TSS Earnslaw, to experiences that it offers at Walter Peak High Country Farm,” a spokesperson said.

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By Sue Fea The Graeme Dingle Foundation Southern could be operating its popular Kiwi Can youth development programme for tamariki at Queenstown Primary School by as early as next year if successful in gaining adequate funding.

General manager Anna Gaitt says they’re delighted to be named among the five finalists vying for the latest round of Impact100 grant funding applications to be announced at an awards gala in Queenstown on 25 October.

If successful, the charity will use the $100,000 grant – one of two this year, to employ two specially trained youth development leaders to deliver Kiwi Can, who would be based at the school daily during school hours.

Gaitt says this is likely to cost about $144,000 a year and the grant would help cover these salaries, as well as much needed resources and wrap around support from the Invercargill base and national office for two Queenstownbased leaders. The leaders work their way through each classroom developing resilience, confidence, well-being, and pro-social skills in the children.

Kiwi Can is already operating in seven schools in the south, in Invercargill, Gore and Halfmoon Bay on Stewart Island.

“We’ve had some amazing feedback from schools that have implemented the programme,” Gaitt says.

“Staff report hearing and seeing a whole shift in the culture of their school with students using Kiwi Can language and demonstrating good values. It changes the whole atmosphere and culture within a school.

“Teachers have noticed such a positive change. There’s less need for them to intervene in the playground where they’re seeing and hearing that positive behaviour.”

netball coaching and joining school camps. “That’s the beauty of this. Our leaders become part of the school family and team.”

Schools normally approach the foundation if they’re interested and Gaitt says Queenstown Primary School principal Fiona Cavanagh had experienced the benefits of the programme at an Auckland school. “It isn’t necessarily the right fit for every school.”

Gaitt says with a larger primary school like Queenstown Primary, which has 650 students, the leaders will need to be in school full-time, and the programme is available for one year, two, or even three years, if the school wishes to continue on with it.

“It’s the year-on-year sustained participation that gives Kiwi Can its point of difference,” she says.

Wakatipu High School has already been reaping the benefits of the foundation’s STARS programme which it has run successfully for a number of years. STARS is a 12-month mentoring programme that supports, motivates, and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year in secondary school.

The Graeme Dingle Foundation is about inspiring school-age children to reach their full potential through programmes that help build self-esteem, promote good values, and teach valuable life, education, and health skills.

Kiwi Can is the first step of the journey that encourages self-belief and confidence. Research has shown positive results in engaging students, reducing truancy and bullying, improving listening and communication, cooperative play and resolving behavioural issues.

Kiwi Can gives children a toolbox and set of skills to help them manage themselves and situations and form positive relationships.

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Kiwi Can youth development leaders become part of the social fabric of the school too, getting involved in extra curricular activities like kapa haka,

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The Role We look after the property to ensure it is kept to a high standard, this adds key value to the overall operation. The successful candidate will need to be reliable, have a strong eye for detail and a great can-do attitude.

• weed management (including herbaceous & woody weed control) • line trimming • care of native plants & assist in the formal gardens • pest control (traps and bait stations) • fence & general property maintenance Experience is not essential as full training will be given. Both part time and a fixed term contracts on a long-term basis are available. University Students are welcome to apply, for Summer holiday work.

Chefs The Hills Golf Course offers a great work environment where you’ll spend your days in one of the most stunning landscapes in the world.

We currently have two vacancies within our kitchen team: • Full-time permanent role for a Senior Sous Chef • Part-time 20 hours CDP, 6 month fixed term for the busy summer season, days of work will be Friday and Saturday.

The successful candidates must possess an eye for detail and be passionate about food with a minimum of two years experience or a relevant chef qualification. You must be a reliable and enthusiastic team player and committed to offering an exceptional food experience to our members and guests.

We offer a generous hourly rate with attractive hours of work and only occasional late nights required for events.

Located in Arrowtown with easy access we also offer great staff benefits such as staff golf, subsidised lunches & uniform supplied.

Please forward your CV to chef@thehills.co.nz

If you have a great work ethic, are motivated and physically fit with excellent communication skills and enjoy working outdoors unsupervised.

We would love you to join our small team, please email your CV to Donna Stewart-Freemantle donna@rsqt.co.nz or call 027 5522 545

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Become part of the friendly team serving traditional breakfast lunch and dinner with a twist every day in The Mall.

We need a

CHEF de PARTIE

Three years experience in similar style kitchen preferred ~

Good terms and conditions

Start dates negotiable for successful applicants Applicants must be ·Available nights and weekends ·NZ citizen/resident or have current work visa Bring CV to15 Ballarat St or email to kitchen@captains.co.nz

Rātā Restaurant Senior Waitstaff Rātā is on the lookout for a confident and experienced Waitstaff with a bucket load of personality to join our fabulous Front of House team!

We pride ourselves on not only being an incredible place to dine, but also a great place to work. We have a fabulous fun and hardworking team, who work to create a perfect guest experience whilst having a great time together.

We are looking for someone who: • Has some good experience and ‘can do’ attitude • Is confident, friendly, who gets along with everyone and brings good energy to every shift • Loves spinning a good yarn and getting to know your customers • Takes pride in delivering a first class experience every time • Is a great sales person and can get our customers excited by our New Zealand inspired menu • Is keen to expand their knowledge and be part of a great team Full time and part time positions available.

We have plenty of flexible hours available; we aim to make sure that all of our crew gets a great work life balance so you can enjoy the lifestyle Queenstown has to offer!

Send us your current C.V. and a cover letter hr@gotocollection.co.nz

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Property Maintenance Person Full Time We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Person to join our team at the Arrowtown Lifestyle Village. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks to maintain our villas and facilities.

Mandatory requirements: • General maintenance experience • Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills – the residents are our #1 priority.

• Physical fitness • New Zealand residency • Drivers licence • Relevant trade certificate is a plus, but not essential.

Applications with a cover letter and curriculum vitae to robyn@arrowtownretirement.co.nz

by Tuesday 24th October.

FIND THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CAREER

APPLY NOW

Scan QR or email birthes@joeshq.co.nz

We’re Hiring Baker, Barista, Chef, Duty Manager required Work Perks: •

• • • • • • • •

We offer a competitive salary, best in the industry discounts, ongoing development, and opportunities A fun, friendly and positive work environment where you’ll make a bunch of new mates A flexible roster Discounts across the wider MacFarlane's group A clear career path with opportunities for advancement Delicious food & staff meals Free coffee - all day every day Epic work stories We accomodate work and play

APPLY NOW

Scan QR or email justin@airspresso.co.nz

NZ’s #1 Original Zipline company is looking for adventurous people to join our team.

Course Supervisor We are looking for a Course Supervisor to join our team at Ziptrek.

Our Course Supervisors are responsible for ensuring the daily operations of Ziptrek are safe, smooth and efficient, all while maximising the guest experience. If you have experience as a Zipline Guide, have proven leadership skills and an understanding of health and safety risk management as well as a passion for sustainability, then head to our website to apply.

www.ziptrek.com/careers

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JOIN THE MOVEMENT and be a part of Republic Hospitality Group • • •

Tired of being bored at work?

Want to make your Queenstown life epic!

Looking to meet a fun and friendly crew?

Republic Hospitality Group has 10 venues in Queenstown, and we offer casual, part-time and full-time work. So whether it’s bar, restaurant or kitchen work you’re interested in, we’ve got it available at all levels.

Our perks are pretty hard to beat: • Staff pricing (did someone say great deals on food & drink?)

• Staff accommodation options • Epic staff parties • Great staff incentives • A trusting culture • Competitive pay • Free staff meals • Training and upskilling • A welcoming and friendly team

Get in touch and join us today, email HR@republicqt.co.nz and tell us what you’re looking for.

Check out our venues at www.republichospitality.co.nz

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Ph: 03 409 2800 info@qmg.co.nz jobfix.co.nz We are looking for staff for our busy cafe.

No nights, flexible, stable rosters and a great team are all part of the package!

Positions available for:

EXPERIENCED CAFE CHEF FRONT OF HOUSE SUPERSTAR Experience necessary for the positions.

Must hold a valid visa.

Pop in and see us or email your CV manager@theexchange.kiwi

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PART-TIME HEALTH & SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR

TIG WELDER Workshop based in Cromwell.

Min 5 years experience Must have great communication skills and be reliable and organised.

Great small busy team environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position and applicants for this position should have a NZ drivers’ licence, NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa Send us your CV today to paul@sle.nz

Advantage Plumbing is looking for a health and safety administrator for two days a week.

Responsibilities: − Health and Safety − Answer phone calls and Log jobs − Respond to emails and correspondence − Provide general administrative support as needed This position offers flexible hours and is ideal for someone seeking part-time work.

If you have previous administrative experience and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and availability to enquiries@advantageqt.co.nz

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Full Time Hairdresser Role at Frankton Hair Studio Apply Now.

We're looking for full or part time hairdresser for our amazing team here at Frankton Hair.

Hours are negotiable!

Azur Luxury Lodge in Fernhill is hiring

We’d love you to have a few years experience and be competent in all aspects of Hairdressing. Start date negotiable.

We offer a paid meal break during every shi� worked with a meal included. And a famil night a�er 1 year for permanent team members. We have an amazing work place culture with a focus on learning, growing and being authen�c.

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

Luxury Lodge Host Full �me evenings – including weekends- $26 p/h

Sh��� Y��� Fu���� Wi�� U� We have incredible opportunities in a variety of roles with shifts and hours that will suit whatever you are looking for across our 3 Queenstown properties.

EXECUTIVE CHEF – MILLENNIUM HOTEL Customer Service Superstar: Seeking a diligent, committed and enthusiastic individual to join our A-MAZE-ING customer service team. The successful applicant should be willing to go above and beyond to ensure the best possible experience for our customers and take great pride in their work.

Main duties include: • Customer Service • Reception and administration • Cleaning • SMASHIT collections Applicants must also be able to work flexible rostered hours; including evenings and weekends.

Think you've got what it takes to SMASHIT? Email your CV to: jobs@odysseysensorymaze.co.nz

CHEF DE PARTIE & COMMIS CHEF – MILLENNIUM HOTEL RECEPTIONIST FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR – MILLENNIUM HOTEL F&B ATTENDANTS - KITCHEN ATTENDANTS – ROOM ATTENDANTS

This posi�on is very mul�-tasked, the tasks range from recommending ac�vi�es & dining op�ons, hos�ng guests during their stay, food and beverage service, gree�ng guests on arrival at the airport, housekeeping & various front of house du�es. The evening shi� is 3pm to 11pm (so you can spend your mornings enjoying the beauty of this region). You must have a full and valid driver’s license.

Casual Housekeeper We are looking for a casual housekeeper to assist us on busy days - $26 p/h We require an experienced housekeeper who is enthusias�c, mo�vated, has great a�en�on to detail and who would be proud to keep our accommoda�on to a high level while working within a small friendly team.

The hours are 9am to 3pm, including some weekends.

All applicants must have a valid work visa or the right to work in New Zealand. We cannot sponsor for these posi�ons.

Please email applica�ons to Danielle

danielle@azur.co.nz www.azur.co.nz

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Join us

RENTAL SALES AGENT Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment where the days go quickly?

Do you enjoy meeting and talking to people from all over the world?

Do you appreciate a consistent working roster because your life outside of work is important too?

If you answered yes to any of these then maybe this customer service, sales and office administration based role is the new job for you.

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CAREER OPEN DAYS 14 October 25 October

10am - 12pm 3pm - 5pm

Full Time contracts available with set days off, Shifts are mostly 8am to 5.30pm with at least one evening shift per week. The role also requires you to work weekends. You'd be based out of our Queenstown Airport office in Frankton or our downtown office What you need: • Full drivers licence • Good command of the English language • Working rights in New Zealand

Please send a CV to:

Claire.hampson@abgroup.co.nz

Staff wanted for a new neighbourhood cafe/ restaurant in Hanleys Farm.

We would love to talk to anyone that is interested in joining us.

We have full and part-time positions available in all areas and all experience levels, day and evening shifts available.

Chefs Kitchen Hands Bar Staff Baristas Wait Staff

Ayr Avenue, Arrowtown Email to register your attendance at HR@ayrburn.com

If this sounds like a bit of you then drop us an email manager@thefarmhouse.kiwi

Guest Service Agent Joiners 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

Minimum 30 hours/week $27/hour Please apply to: Anthony_harper@evt.com

Holiday Home Manager & Housekeeper 30-40 hrs. $23-30 per hour depending on exp, speed & accuracy. Long term residents with car preferred.

Email admin@qubehouse.co.nz to apply.

Need someone now?

There are currently over 300 willing jobseekers ready to work in the Queenstown area.

Go to jobfix.co.nz

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venue manager

The Frankton Arm is the Local’s Local. A busy venue with great beer, great food, gaming, sports & a community feel. We’re looking for a Venue Manager to take the reins & really become the heart of the place.

You’ll be the kind of person that always puts customers first, loves great beer, enjoys good yarn & makes friends with all the familiar faces with a passion for hospitality.

It’s a job with a lot to it, you’ll be in charge of hitting targets, managing the team, following & implementing procedures, organising functions, preparing KPIs, rostering & managing stock.

Sound like you? To apply please email hr@republicqt.co.nz with a CV & cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

jet boat driver Whether you’re already a skilled Jet boat driver or have what it takes to become one; we have an exciting opportunity to join the world’s first commercial Jet boating company.

This is not just a job; it's a lifestyle. You'll be part of a close-knit team, sharing your love for adventure with people from all walks of life. We want passionate individuals who thrive in high-energy environments.

If you're ready to live life in the fast lane, possess some mechanical knowledge, and have a burning desire for adventure, then come and join our team of adrenaline junkies!

For entry level Jet boat drivers, we have a training program, so a two-year fixed term contract will apply.

KJet thrill customers year-round, so this full-time position will include weekend and public holiday work.

Accommodation may be available for the successful candidate (conditions apply).

For more information and to apply please email your CV to brett@kjet.co.nz

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VACANCIES Real careers, real purpose Ph: 03 409 2800 info@qmg.co.nz jobfix.co.nz

Find professional development, master a work-life balance, and join our whānau in the most beautiful places on earth.

With a wide selection of work available, and accommodation for the right candidates, we’re here to support you for a good time AND a long time.

Cardrona x Treble Cone are now hiring!

• Groomer /Diesel Mechanic • Snowmaking Supervisor • General Labourer • Builder

Some positions available in Queenstown and further afield: Queenstown:

Further afield:

• Deckhand – TSS Earnslaw • Launchmasters • Jet Boat Drivers • Team Leader – Food & Beverage • Kitchen Assistant • Commis Chef • Chef de Partie • Contact Centre Consultant • Coach Drivers • Retail Assistant

• Chef – Milford Sound • Overnight Crew – Milford Sound • Mandarin Speaking Host Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Maintenance & Facilities team member Republic Hospitality is looking for a new member of its Maintenance team.

This is a full time position.

The team look after day to day maintenance of ten venues and accomodation houses as well as various projects.

Skills in a trade preferred but not essential.

Great perks including flexible hours and fantastic discounts across all venues.

Must have clean full driving license.

Are you an energetic, ambitious & experienced hospitality professional looking to grow your career?

We’re on the hunt for

MANAGERS

TO JOIN THE WOLF PACK! Send your CV and cover letter to operations@wolfgroup.nz to apply.

To apply email: HR@republicqt.co.nz

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