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Time passes but our frustrations remain the same This week, a 30-year-old copy of the Mountain Scene’s Box 299 dropped into my inbox. It was a sort of Letter to the Editor and Winge page. It’s fascinating reading for while the community has grown dramatically, the bandwagon issues haven’t changed. Significant space was given over to fears of Queenstown being swamped with over-tourism and that council was out of touch, misjudging community wishes and spending on senseless projects that locals were generally too apathetic to object to. Rightly, it was suggested that left special interest groups and council unfettered freedom to follow agendas that don’t marry with locals aspirations. One thing that has changed, in fairness, is the shopping. Back then, there was only the CBD, so there was a major push to build a shopping complex in Frankton, which was getting plenty of commentary. A place where locals could shop and not have to travel to Alex or ‘Tarras’ for basics. This new complex HAD to have a full line supermarket, to keep the sky-high Queenstown food prices in check, which at the time were 32% higher than the rest of the country. We now have four supermarkets, so ‘tick’, job done, although food prices remain higher than elsewhere, along with the petrol, so that bit didn’t go so well.

Tamariki & whānau from Te Puna Ako o Tāhuna on stage at Central Lakes Polyfest last week performing their kapa haka bracket. Left to right Derrin Thomas, Āio ThomasFordham (9 months), Rangituamatotoru Elijah Taylor (5) Adrianne Taylor (on guitar), Hikurangi Tristan Taylor (3), Chelsea Hemopo and Caleb Cribb (2)

The supermarket push came with a warning that encouraging shopping in Frankton would lead to the gutting of local shops downtown and turn the CBD into a tourist ‘ghetto’. You could argue town’s now definitely for the tourists, but at least in recent years, there’s been more galleries, high end stores and fewer activity booking providers (which looked to be taking over pre-Covid), and I see plenty of locals walking around, and there’s a good professional community still. Parking’s still a gripe though, and was back then. One letter writer, in 1995, suggested Five Mile might lead to free flowing roads and ample parking in Queenstown .. pigs might fly!! Generally, there was a dissatisfaction with council and that definitely remains. I wonder what they’d have made of a 14.5% rates rise. QLDC sent out its annual Quality of Life survey last week. I’d wager the council’s own scorecard won’t see an improvement, given the rates rise, general lack of austerity, water issues, housing crisis and the rest. Housing was another issue that made the letters page, along with public apathy toward local politics, which the appalling local body voting numbers suggest hasn’t changed either. There’s plenty of consultation - on trees, speed limits and development in the last month alone - but many believe even when they engage, they’re not really being listened to. I wonder how many of these issues we will be talking about in 2053? David Gibbs

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At police college, Inglis is at the front, holding the sign

Top cop retires after 46 years of policing By Sue Fea He’s been a top cop in the south for decades, his name synonymous with many of the country’s most high-profile criminal investigations, but after 46 years Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Inglis is handing over his badge this month.

Renowned as a party town, Queenstown has the highest level of MDMA (ecstasy) detected in its wastewater per head of population in NZ. “We’re always battling it.” Cocaine is also prevalent locally, although very expensive so it “goes under the radar”.

Renowned for his work in netting some of the country’s grizzliest drug rings and heading several of its most notorious murder cases, Inglis retires on 27 October from his role as CIB head for Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.

“Our main focus in Queenstown is sex crime. We have a high proportion of young people partying on too much alcohol and on drugs,” he says. “Mixing alcohol and ecstasy is a concern. All inhibitions go out the window and things become blurred as to what’s a sex crime and what isn’t.” Inglis was concerned on a recent trip to Australia to hear of two young people who died in their 20s after taking ecstasy that they were unaware was five times the normal strength. “We’re fortunate to have Know Your Stuff in NZ.”

Most of these he’d far rather forget, like the traumatic Aramoana mass shooting during which Inglis lost a close mate, and Dunedin’s Bain family murders during the 1990s. “They stand out as the most difficult,” he says. So does the moral dilemma he faced as a young police officer on the frontline, wielding off angry anti-apartheid protestors with a truncheon during the 1981 Springbok Tour of New Zealand when he was totally on their side. “That was the challenge in policing. We were picked up every morning at 5am in an Air Force Hercules and flown to whichever city they were playing in.” Born and bred in Dunedin, Inglis joined the police at 21, keen to give back to the community. There were 120 trainees in his wing at Trentham Army Barricks in Wellington during the three-month training course. “I have dyslexia, so it wasn’t an easy pathway with a lot of writing and reading. That was the biggest hurdle, but I was determined.”

He’s confident he’s leaving his patch in good hands with good, young enthusiastic staff. His most major concern is the prevalence of rightwing extremists with people getting online and “going down rabbit holes”, pornography too. “They’re accessing all this much younger and it’s not real. That’s a danger.” Inglis is staying local and welcoming “a summer away from the computer” with lots more golf and cycling in retirement.

Back in Dunedin, gangs, followed by V8 Boys caused the most trouble during the late 1970s. Cannabis and alcohol were the main crime-inducing drugs, moving into homebake and heroin in the 80s. “Crime and burglary increased with more chemist shops targeted.” Pubs had to close at 10pm and the drinking age was 20 then. Inglis says there was more community interaction with police regularly on the beat checking the bars. “It was a good thing as you knew all the crims and got chatting with them and heard what was going on.” Organised crime was his specialty for many years, cracking some big cases, including a $160,000 drug bust of mostly Road Knights’ gang members in Invercargill and Central Otago in 2013. Several years later his team intercepted $300k worth of methamphetamine in Oamaru, fresh from China. “Most of the drug busts then were cops and robbers’ jobs, working on big operations gathering evidence over many, many months.” Inglis worked on a few undercover operations. Officers could spend a year or more undercover in pretty high-risk situations. “Some of those were long, intense operations for those people and I don’t think the police really did a good job of supporting them back then. It’s a lot more managed these days with health and safety.” While challenging and heartbreaking, his eight years heading the Child Abuse Squad in Dunedin was very rewarding. “We didn’t always get good results. It was extremely hard to prosecute but at least we were holding people to account.” Methamphetamine became an issue for police in the late 1990s and 2000s. “It’s the most harmful and financially-driven drug with some of the worst effects on users,” he says. It’s still an issue and being used in Queenstown.

Detective Senior Sergeant Malcolm Inglis out in the community, working a cricket match

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Burners to blame in Arrowtown By QMG

Arrowtown’s air quality fell below national standards 14 times over winter. Data released by Otago Regional Council, which monitors air quality, shows the historic gold mining town’s issues with emissions and inversion continue. It has the poorest air quality in Central Otago, although it’s improving as back in the winter of 2018 there were roughly twice as many breaches as this winter. ORC’s air quality scientist Sarah Harrison places the blame squarely on emissions from wood burners for home heating. “We know this because of the extreme seasonal patterns we see in the data,” she says. “So far this year, June has been the worst month for exceedances due to region-wide cold snaps.” Under the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality, the regional council is required to measure particulate matter (PM) emitted into the air with a diameter of 10 micrometres or less (PM10). That is about the width of a human hair. PM10 includes solid or liquid particles from vehicle, industry, and home heating emissions, as well as from natural sources. The NESAQ for 24-hour PM10 is 50 micrograms per cubic metre of air. ORC’s monitoring stations also found there were three breaches in Alexandra and four in Mosgiel. “Many of the towns in Otago have the geography and climate that allows pollution to build up, rather than disperse,” Harrison says. “Low temperatures and windspeeds sometimes cause inversion layers to form, which traps pollution at ground level. “We have some of the worst ambient air particulate matter concentrations in the country. “PM, like other air pollutants, is very dangerous to our health and responsible — globally and nationally — for large numbers of premature deaths, respiratory and cardiovascular disease, and restricted activity days.” ORC continually monitors some areas, including Arrowtown, and often conducts further research in other parts of Otago to determine where PM hotspots are and how these concentrations could be reduced.

“An increase in air quality studies, monitoring sites, and upgrades of instruments are all part of a move to better monitor the finer PM2.5 and focus on combustion-related sources of particulate matter.” ORC staff are also currently reviewing the Air Plan and will be consulting on changes to the plan in 2024 and 2025. Staff are considering whether more rigorous rules are needed to improve air quality in the region’s urban areas and will be discussing options with our communities next year. Replacing older wood burners, open fires, and multi-fuel burners with ultralow emission burners, or better yet, looking into alternative heating such as pellet burners or heat pumps, can help improve air quality. For those with a wood burner, it is best to only burn dry wood, and only put wood and paper in the burner. If done right, the first 10-15 minutes is likely to produce smoke but there should be no visible smoke thereafter. For further tips, ORC’S Burn Dry, Breathe Easy web page can provide some further guidance.

Arrowtown from above on a cold winter’s morning

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LAKES WEEKLY POLL LWB regularly polls locals on issues affecting our region. This week’s responses are below.

Did last week’s election result surprise you? I knew National would win comfortably - 37% I thought National would win but not by this much - 45% I thought it would be a much closer result - 13% Unsure - 5%

Do you agree with schools considering installing surveillance cameras in bathrooms used by students to help reduce problems such as vaping and bullying?

Yes - 31% No - 25% Unsure, it's complicated - 44%

Do you agree with council's plan to reduce speed limits around Queenstown? Don’t agree. Current speed limits are about right - 49% I agree with some changes proposed - 29% Totally agree with reducing speed limits - 13% Unsure | Don't know - 8%

Do you agree with Queenstown Airport boss Glen Sowry that there’s no need for a fourth international airport to be built at Tarras? Another international airport is a crazy idea - 68% Another International airport would be good for the region - 18% Unsure | Don’t know - 13%

Have recent events in Queenstown given you concern for the town's preparedness and resilience should a major disaster occur? Yes, I am more concerned now - 73% No, we are well set up and recent events have borne this out - 11% Hadn’t thought any more about it - 15% Unsure - 2%

There were 186 respondents this week. If you would like to take part: you can sign up on the LWB Facebook page.

Tit bits FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Ukraine uses US-supplied ATACMS for the ﬁrst time, says Zelensky His comments follow reports the weapons, known as ATACMS, destroyed nine helicopters at Russian bases in the east of the country. Ukraine has not conﬁrmed the missiles were used. Ukraine said an air defence system and other equipment were among the targets hit in Berdyansk and Luhansk. “They have performed very accurately. ATACMS have proven themselves,” Mr Zelensky said in an evening address posted on social media, without giving details of when or where they were used. The Biden administration had previously refused to provide ATACMS to Ukraine, but had decided “in recent weeks” to send them quietly. It said that Washington wanted to take Moscow by surprise, in case Russia moved equipment and weapons out of reach before the projectiles could be used. BBC

India Supreme Court declines same-sex marriage India’s Supreme Court has declined to legalise same-sex unions, dashing the hopes of millions of LGBTQ+ people seeking marriage equality. The court instead accepted the government’s offer to set up a panel to consider granting more legal rights and beneﬁts to same-sex couples. Activists and same-sex couples said they were disappointed by the judgement and would continue their campaign. The ﬁve-judge bench had held extensive hearings in April and May and the deliberations were “livestreamed in public interest”. The petitioners had argued that not being able to marry violated their constitutional rights and made them “second-class citizens”. They had suggested that the court could just replace “man” and “woman” with “spouse” in the Special Marriage Act - which allows marriage between people from different religions, castes and countries - to include same-sex unions. BBC

Tourism resumes in West Maui near Lahaina The area around the Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago began welcoming back travelers after the mayor and Hawaii’s governor pushed ahead to restart tourism to boost the economy despite opposition from some Lahaina residents. Five hotels in West Maui were accepting reservations again. In addition, eight timeshare properties — in which visitors have an ownership stake in their room — were opening across the region early this month, including some a few miles from the devastation. The reopening fell on the two-month anniversary of the wildfire that killed at least 98 people and destroyed more than 2,000 structures, many of them homes and apartments. Ilihia Gionson with the Hawaii Tourism Authority said Sunday that a huge influx of visitors was not expected based on conversations with hotels. AP

Railcar buildup could be N. Korea weapons shipments to Russia Satellite imagery shows a dramatic increase in the amount of rail trafﬁc from North Korea to Russia since the leaders of the two countries recently met, a U.S.-based think tank has reported. The Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies and its Beyond Parallel analytics division released satellite images showing a buildup of railcars and covered shipping containers at the North Korean border with Russia. The analysts suggested the build-up could be evidence of weapons being transferred from North Korea to Russia to be used to prop up its invasion of Ukraine. UPI

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CHRIS BLACKFORD My way or the highway

Chris Blackford has spent a lifetime trying to retain law and order, starting out with some high postings for the British Army. From narrowly escaping death in a Northern Ireland bomb blast to being splattered in female excrement in the Queenstown Police cells, he wasn’t always popular. However, he’s confident he’s saved many lives and left a Queenstown community legacy he can be proud of. Born in Auckland, the family moved to England when he was four, to pursue hospitality careers, later owning their own hotel. Chris hated school so at 15 joined the Army’s Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion. By 18 he was patrolling the East German, West Berlin border, quickly transferred to the prestigious recce platoon. “I wasn’t even shaving properly and was with these old sweats, some who’d served in Malaya and Aden.” His first training jump for the Rhine Army Freefall Parachute School, where he later trained as an instructor, didn’t go so well. “I got blown so far off course that I landed on a couple of guys playing golf.” As a member of the high-ranked Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, a posting to Belfast for Christmas 1971 and 1972 produced a close brush with death. Chris was blown off his feet in the McGurk’s Bar UVF bombing in which 15 people died. After postings to Canada and back to England and Belfast, he moved back to New Zealand bringing English girlfriend Yvonne, now wife of almost 50 years. He applied for the police, but the Ministry of Transport had better conditions, so he opted for them, spending eight years on motorcycle patrol on the Auckland motorway system. After a brief stint working as a surveillance officer for the SIS in Wellington, he returned to the MOT. Sole charge traffic cop in Queenstown sounded good so in 1982 they moved here, with the first of four babies. “It was a bit lawless. Drink driving was the norm.” That had to change. “My two hard fast rules were no drink driving and seatbelts must be worn. Everything else was up for discussion.” He’d seen too many tragic fatalities on the Auckland motorway. “I put a few noses out of joint here, including those of a few prominent people. I got a lot of criticism, but I took it on the chin. Years later I’ve had people say, ‘We didn’t like it, but thank you. It saved lives.’ I got a lot of phone calls from wives dobbing in their husbands.” With the change in attitudes came more female drink drivers. “Men made their wives drive as they needed their licences for work.”

On the beat - Chris during his many years with Queenstown Police

Chris worked from the Police Station alongside the infamous Sergeant Warwick Maloney. When the Ministry of Transport traffic officers merged with police in 1992 Chris did the conversion course at Trentham, serving locally until 2016. He dealt with some terrible tragedies and vicious crimes in that time. The worst he witnessed was a young Maori guy from South Auckland who was incredibly badly beaten at a party in Arrowtown. “That was such a vicious assault. His whole head was so swollen he couldn’t see.” Chris went in pursuit of the two perpetrators, chasing one back to Auckland. “A lot of the police work was very traumatic. We’d go back to the station for a debrief and a few beers. That’s how we had to deal with it back then.” Some of the tragedies he had to deal with took a personal toll. “Yvonne has always been there for me, and our four amazing children and 10 grandchildren always brighten my life.” There were light-hearted moments too like the woman speeding along Ladies Mile. “Her excuse was that she was listening to John Walker racing on her car radio and in willing him to go faster she did too,” grins Chris. “So many hilarious excuses. Too many to mention.” In 1989 Chris began an 18-year reign as Queenstown Lakes District councillor. He had a way with coercing community hand-outs from wealthy businessmen, instigating the Queenstown Bay pontoon, Queenstown’s first BMX park and skateboard ramp, buying community swimming pool toys and a muchneeded filter, and subsidising kids’ cycle helmets. He also fundraised for Plunket car seats and Baby Box smoke detectors. “The people of this district have always been great supporters of my community projects for which I’m extremely grateful.” 2018 saw Chris appointed as a Justice of the Peace.

A 15-year-old Chris right in military uniform with little brother Iain

He was very proud when more than a couple of hundred people turned out at his police retirement function, including judges, lawyers, fellow ofﬁcers and friends from around NZ, even men he’d dealt with as young tearaways – a humbling moment.

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Trailblazer Sir Tim Wallis dies aged 85

Sir Tim Wallis

By RNZ

Sir Tim Wallis, an aviator, deer farmer and the founder of one of New Zealand’s biggest air shows, has died aged 85. He founded the Warbirds Over Wanaka air show in 1988 and was the lead organiser for 20 years. Sir Tim hailed from Greymouth and built a career which began with his family’s timber business. He set up a farm near Wanaka with his brother and after the family business was sold, spent much of his spare time hunting deer. He was tramping in Southland’s mountains with a load of venison on his back in the early 1960s when he decided there had to be an easier way, leading him to developed live deer capture methods, now used around the world, and leading him to move into deer farming. There were early setbacks, including a bankruptcy, but the business grew into the Alpine Deer Group with interests around the world and made Sir Tim one of New Zealand’s wealthiest businessmen. As his wealth accumulated, he began to restore old World War II planes, travelling around the world to find them and bring them back to New Zealand. What began as a hobby grew into what Sir Tim described as “an obsession”, and became the New Zealand Fighter Pilots’ Museum in Wanaka and the biennial Warbirds Over Wanaka air show, which Sir Tim founded in 1988 as a way to share his collection. In 1992 he told 60 Minutes his planes were like fine art paintings. “I look upon these aircraft as basically works of art. You know, there are people that collect Rembrandt and very famous paintings, and they treasure them and they put them in collections or museums. “All I’m doing is creating an aerial collection - except my collection flies.”

Warbirds Over Wanaka grew out of Sir Tim Wallis’ passion for restoring World War II planes and displaying them Photo: Flickr / Bernard Spragg

Sir Tim spent a large part of his life with physical disability. In 1968 he was left with a paralysed leg after breaking his spine in a helicopter crash and in 1996 he sustained severe brain damage when he crashed a Spitfire. Against the odds, he emerged from a coma after three months and slowly began to regain his speech and mobility with intensive therapy. Warbirds Over Wanaka Trust chairman John Gilks said Sir Tim’s achievements had an enormous impact on Wanaka and the international Warbird community. Pilot John Lamont, one of New Zealand’s most accomplished airshow pilots, has flown at every Warbirds Over Wanaka. He met Sir Tim at the first event in 1988, and has flown at every show to date. He said his friend Sir Tim was like a whirlwind, and came up with ideas nobody had ever dreamed of, including iconic mock-warplane attacks at event finales. “He was like a whirlwind back in the days. In fact his wife Lady Prue referred to him as Hurricane Tim, and that was a fine way of indicating just what he was like. “He was very hard to keep up with, and given the fact that he was disabled from his first major crash in a helicopter, one leg was in a brace, it was just amazing the energy he had. And keeping up with him was - he was a whirlwind.” Warbirds Over Wanaka began as a smaller ‘fly-in’, and turned into a major airshow, Lamont said. “He had a deep respect for what ... the WWII aviators did, and he wanted to serve that event to share with other people. “So by starting the first airshow here in 1988 - the Warbirds on Parade it was called then - by that stage he had his first WWII aircraft, a Mustang, and he had others on the way. “His enthusiasm for it was so inspirational. We were based in Auckland in those days, and brought the aircraft down from there to add to the airshow. And then as time moved on and he collected more aircraft, he needed pilots so a number of us were fortunate enough to be offered the opportunity to fly those aircraft, which we did for a number of years.” “They’re extremely expensive to both purchase and operate and maintain, so we just were very fortunate. It was just an amazing time for us.” Warbirds Over Wanaka has grown into one of the world’s top airshows, and the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere, and typically draws in about 50,000 people. The last of the biennial shows was held in 2018, as the 2020 and 2022 events were cancelled due to Covid-19. The next is scheduled for 29 to 31 March 2024. Sir Tim would be missed by many, Lamont said. “It’s a big impact on the Wanaka community, he was such a loved person.” Two of Sir Tim’s sons, Matthew Wallis and Nick Wallis, died in helicopter crashes, both in 2018. Sir Tim was knighted in 1994 and was the recipient of several awards for his contributions to New Zealand aviation, tourism and agriculture. He was also the recipient of the 1994 Deer Industry Award and an honorary doctorate from Lincoln University.

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The Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board (WUCCB) says it has concerns for the Upper Clutha if an international airport is developed in Tarras. The local community board added its voice to opposition to the controversial airport proposal, joining others like Lake Wānaka Tourism, Destination Queenstown, and Queenstown Airport CEO Glen Sowry, who have spoken out in recent months. WUCCB chair Simon Telfer said Wānaka would be a first-stop for many people who fly into Tarras and the impact on our sewage, stormwater, drinking water and roading networks “will likely overburden already strained infrastructure”. “Consequently, community facilities could be significantly impacted under further financial constraints. The pressure on a relatively small Upper Clutha ratepayer base to provide the investment required for the anticipated surge in visitor numbers will be substantial.” He said the board “fully supports” the regenerative approach laid out by Lake Wānaka Tourism and Destination Queenstown’s destination management plans, which move away from mass tourism to operating with greater sensitivity for the place and its people. “Additionally, the environmental impact and associated emissions of increased air travel run contrary to the District’s Climate Action and Biodiversity Plan as well as its Spatial Plan.” The proposed airport would be on the Upper Clutha’s doorstep, 30 kilometres from the heart of Wānaka. “As an affected community the board seeks to be involved in any decision making on large infrastructure projects in the region and support a nationwide conversation about the need for an additional international airport.” QLDC is committed to developing a masterplan for Wānaka Airport and the Community Board will be pushing for this to be undertaken in 2024, Simon said. “This community shaped strategy will provide clarity on airport users, businesses and residents’ desire for the development of Wānaka Airport and the role it will play in the region over future decades.”

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Queenstown Business Awards ﬁnalists announced By QMG

The ﬁnalists for the hotly-contested 2023 Queenstown Business Awards have been announced. Close to 100 entries came in across the nine categories for the awards, run by the Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce. “Feedback from the independent panel of judges was that the entries were at an outstanding level. Queenstown businesses are truly world class, tough and innovative,” Chamber Chief Executive Sharon Fifield says. The judging panel comprised of Dr John Guthrie MNZM, Destination Queenstown boss Mat Woods, Sonali Mendis of SIT / Te Pūkenga, Frank Gibbons of Air New Zealand, Linzi Ebbage-Thomas of DevelopNZ, with Denise Ng from Welcoming Communities joining as guest judge for the Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion award. “I’d like to thank the enormous effort from the judges in reviewing all the entries and choosing the finalist,” Fifield says. “I’d also like to congratulate all entrants who took the time to put their best foot forward and submit their entry. I hope they found it valuable time spent looking at their business.” The winners will be announced at a gala dinner onboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw and at Walter Peak High Country Farm on Saturday, 4 November, during a night of celebration and entertainment, with local wines from new Queenstown Business wine partner, Gibbston Valley. Tickets for the Business ‘party of the year’ are on sale today, Thursday, 19 October. Gibbston Valley CEO Greg Hunt says: “Gibbston Valley are so excited to celebrate and toast our partnership with the Queenstown Business Chamber alongside these outstanding businesses from the Queenstown community.” The ﬁnalists are: Best Emerging business, sponsored by Findex • Tāke Tuia Ltd, • Mountainwatch Travel, • Country Lane Queenstown Ltd Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion, sponsored by QLDC and Welcoming Communities • RealNZ • Wynn Williams • xtravel Excellence in Sustainable and Regenerative Business Practice, sponsored by Destination Queenstown • Millbrook • Country Lane Queenstown Ltd • Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa Excellence in Innovation, sponsored by Beca • Outback New Zealand • First Table Ltd • Kia Ora Digital Excellence in Community Contribution, sponsored by Queenstown Airport • Headlight • Skyline Queenstown • Te Atamira • iFLY Excellence in Marketing, sponsored by Shotover Creative • Canyon Brewing • Medrecruit • QT Queenstown Excellence in People & Capability, sponsored by Southern Institute of Technology / Te Pūkenga • Medenterprises • Active Adventures • Future Hospitality Group Excellence in Strategy and Business Solutions, sponsored by 2degrees Skyline Queenstown • First Table Limited • Active Adventures Excellence in Customer Experience, sponsored by QT Queenstown • Both Brains • Shotover Jet • Altitude Tours • Little Blackwood

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Arts+Culture First Thursdays quarterly: November by Kelly Carmichael

Queenstown’s favourite late night art crawl returns in its new quarterly format next week on Thursday, 2 November. There are fresh exhibitions to see, including several new images by celebrated Ngāi Tahu artist Fiona Pardington at Starkwhite. Pardington’s latest work has an intriguing history – inscribed with a dedication, the heitiki in her photograph was given to the then Prince of Wales during a Royal Tour by the people of West Harbour, Otago, in 1920. The Prince was crowned King Edward VIII 16 years later but soon abdicated the throne. Carved from a rare variety of Pounamu, the stone was sourced from Piopiotahi / Milford Sound. As one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading artists, with over three decades photographing taonga of the natural and cultural world, Pardington was granted access to this rare and special taonga by its owner. At Milford Galleries, you’ll find Natchez Hudson’s exhibition Shut the Land off from the Sea. In this new body of work landscapes evolve into a profound conversation about change and permanence. Through meticulous painting and compositional experimentation, traditional notions of scenery are dismantled, inviting viewers to explore the dynamic relationship between nature and human perception. Also showing at the gallery is painter Michael McHugh, who will be giving an artist talk on the night at 6pm. McHugh’s exhibition Natural Philosophy explores the intersection of art and science, weaving together threads of history, nature, and imagination. Each work is a vibrant tapestry born from experimentation with paint techniques and a deep connection to the natural world. Artbay’s Upstairs Exhibition space is showing work by Jae Frew that pays tribute to Aotearoa’s native birds and the dedicated conservationists who safeguard them. Inspired by Old Master painters and modern photographers, Frew’s work elevates birds to reverential status through a formal style and bespoke wooden frames crafted from reclaimed native timber. Frew will give an artist talk at 7pm in his exhibition. Also showing at Artbay is Elan, whose work evokes the essence of Contemporary Japanese art. Through delicate ink washes (sumi-e), he captures the profound significance of simplicity and space, principles fundamental to both art and spirituality. Elan’s paintings resonate with a deep wisdom, portraying a meditative exploration of self-discovery. Lightworx has new work by Alex Le Diamantaire. A teenage infatuation with graffiti led to a passion for art and metalwork and since 2011 the French artist has been developing a street art project based on the theme of diamonds. Collecting abandoned mirrors and reinventing them as public works of art his sculptures are multi-faceted universes that play with light and dimension through steel, glass, and mirror.

Fiona Pardington, The Prince of Wales (2023)

Head to Romer Gallery for large format landscape photographs by Stephan Romer that capture wild places and remote locations around our dramatic region. Work on display includes Wilson Creek Chasm, a spectacular sight deep in the Westland World Heritage Area with sheer, moss covered walls sheltering a tranquil bluegreen pool below. Also in the gallery is a photograph of Lake Matheson, famous for the perfect reflections which appear on a calm day. A perfectly synchronised moment in this image shows the Southern Alps in the distance – once in real life and once as a reflection. Going forward each First Thursdays Quarterly will present satellite events outside of the main galleries on the same evening. In November an exciting collaboration with Bound Books and Records brings an experimental sound art event to Queenstown. Starting at 7.30pm, All Souls Day: Purgatory is the first in a series linking the landscapes of Tāhuna/ Queenstown and Ōtepoti/Dunedin. Featuring experimental sound artists Kāhu (Ōtepoti), Cecil Turbine (Ōtepoti), and Selective Yellow (Whanganui-a-Tara/ Ōtepoti) the event offers an opportunity to be part of an exciting sound-art scene rarely experienced in Queenstown. First Thursdays Quarterly connects our community with creativity offering new exhibitions and artist talks during a special late-night opening. Thanks to Akarua, join us for a glass of some of this region’s finest wine as you take in the art. Maps are available at participating galleries and on the First Thursdays instagram – @firstthursdaysqt – and facebook page.

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5–7.30pm, Thursday 2 November. Earl Street and Marine Parade, Queenstown.

Artist Talks: 6pm – Michael McHugh at Milford Galleries, 9a Earl Street 7pm – Jae Frew at Artbay Upstairs Exhibitions, entrance off Church Street Natchez Hudson, Empúries (2023)

Satellite event: From 7.30pm – All Souls Day: Purgatory experimental sound at Bound Books and Records, 3 Church Street

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Arrowtown’s swinging in spring by Jess Allen

This weekend, Queenstown Jazz Orchestra will perform big-band and swing dance classics to get your feet moving. The Bayleys Arrowtown Spring Swing dance will take place at Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall. It’s a charity event with all proceeds going to Arrowtown Community Preschool. Sixteen talented musicians make up Queenstown Jazz Orchestra, who have been playing for approximately 10 years. This year, they will be joined by the local collective of singers including Rozy Winstone and Emma Pullar, who will share their voices as ‘The Barber Anns’, singing a mix of acapella, barbershop and jazz. The orchestra was originally formed by music maestro Peter Doyle in 2011 as he rounded up a group of jazz musicians in the region. Doyle’s children attended the Arrowtown Community Preschool, so he was excited to get involved once again. “We had such a blast last year and the band just love getting together to perform for a great cause plus having the mums from the preschool take the lead on organising this event and securing sponsors is invaluable, as it means we can focus on the music and entertainment,” Doyle says. “The mums of Arrowtown sure know how to get things done.” It’s a real family event with Doyle’s son, Tim, kindly helping to create the marketing material for the event. Emily O’Leary is one of the mums of the preschool and part of the organising committee. She’s happy to help and say with the organising and says that they’re expecting approximately 100 people this year. “We like to encourage people that it is just a really nice night out, and the talent is outstanding,” O’Leary says. “To see an orchestra, 16-piece band on stage, it’s quite a sight to see and hear. We deﬁnitely think the value is in the ticket, at $65 a head, you get your complimentary beverage, you get the cheese board, you get ice cream, and you get the entertainment. It’s a pretty good thing and it all goes back to the preschool – every single cent.” Upon arrival at the hall, guests will be greeted at the door and will have time to mingle while enjoying their welcome beverage and nibbles. Once everyone is

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One thing O’Leary noticed last year was that the night was a nice fusion of those wanting to sit and appreciate the music, and those that wanted to dance and socialise. The event couldn’t have happened without the support of the community and local businesses. O’Leary and all involved are enormously grateful to the principal sponsor, Bayleys Arrowtown, and delivery sponsors Amisﬁeld, Todd and Walker Law, Alpine Milk Queenstown and Chard Farm. She also wants to acknowledge all those involved in the event organisation, who have generously given back to the preschool. All funds raised will go back into the school and help to maintain it. “It just needs that upkeep and a bit of a facelift, hence the ‘Spring Swing’, give it a spring clean,” O’Leary says. The band are always welcoming of expressions of interest – they’re especially in need of trumpet and trombone players – if you’re interested you can get in touch through their website queenstownjazzorchestra.com. Pop on your dancing shoes for the Bayleys Arrowtown Spring Swing Dance will be on Saturday, 28 October, at Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall.

100% of proceeds kindly going to Arrowtown Community Preschool

Tickets are $65 and include a beverage and cheese board on arrival – they can be purchased at eventﬁnda.co.nz/2023/bayleys-arrowtown-spring-swing/ arrowtown

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From 25 October, we won’t be serving food or drinks, to in-house or walk-in customers. However, the space will be fully available to LyLo guests to hang out and enjoy. As for the changes, watch this space ;-)

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Congratulations to Queenstown’s Business Awards finalists The judges’ results are in, and the Queenstown Business Chamber is excited to announce the finalists for the 2023 Queenstown Business Awards. The finalists are: Best Emerging business, sponsored by Findex • Tāke Tuia Ltd, • Mountainwatch Travel, • Country Lane Queenstown Ltd Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion, sponsored by QLDC and Welcoming Communities • RealNZ • Wynn Williams • xtravel

Spring works at Nevis Bluff and Kawarau Gorge By QMG

Motorists can expect delays as abseilers work to make two schist rock bluffs safe above State Highway 6 at Gibbston. Waka Kotahi’s spring safety programme gets underway at the end of this month at both the Kawarau Gorge Bungy Bridge bluff and Nevis Bluff. Both schist rocks bluffs are prone to rockfall and are routinely monitored by Waka Kotahi crews and geotechnical advisors. While the Nevis Bluff spring and autumn work has been regular in recent years, the Kawarau Gorge Bungy Bridge road site also now requires additional maintenance. Works will run for around four weeks from Monday, 30 October through to 24 November. That’s a week at the Kawarau Gorge (Bungy) Bridge bluff to start with then three weeks at Nevis Bluff.

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“People who travel between Cromwell and Queenstown will need to factor in short delays, up to 10 minutes at a time on weekdays, 8am to 5pm,” Waka Kotahi System Manager Robert Choveaux says.

The winners will be announced at a gala dinner onboard the iconic TSS Earnslaw and at Walter Peak High Country Farm on Saturday, 4 November.

“It includes the installation of 42 rock-bolts and structural mesh to retain the overhanging and fractured upper central section of the Kawarau River Bridge rocky outcrop,” Choveaux says.

The Kawarau Gorge Bungy Bridge bluff

The scaling works at Kawarau Gorge Bungy Bridge is the first stage in a larger programme which will go through into 2024.

That is tentatively programmed for February 2024. “The Nevis Bluff and Bungy Bridge are sites we regularly inspect, monitor and complete stabilisation work on as part of our commitment to provide a safe, accessible highway network and reduce the risk of uncontrolled rockfall,” Choveaux says.

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“The best time to do this work is during the shoulder seasons in autumn and spring when traffic volumes are at their lowest. “People stopped in their cars may be able to see abseilers inspecting and removing loose rock on these rock faces. We need to ensure the road below is clear when rocks are being dropped or loosened. “We appreciate everyone’s understanding for any delays that they may encounter and thank them for following the temporary, lowered speeds which are for their safety and the safety of our workers.”

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LADIES LONG LUNCH Supporting our charity of choice, Breast Cancer Cure Funding vital breast cancer research in Aotearoa, New Zealand

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GOINGS ON ABOUT

Te Atamira Community Carnival This carnvial celebrates art, community and highlights the potential of Te Atamira’s future outdoor space. It will feature performances showcasing Te Atamira’s artists, as well as unique craft stalls, food trucks, face painting, and lawn games for some outdoor fun. Everyone is invited to come and be part of the magic.

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When: Sunday, 5 November, 10am-4pm Where: Te Atamira, Remarkables Park Town Centre 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton

Mundo Lingo This is a social language event that’s popular all over the world. If you’re keen to attend regular language socials come and join the team for some drinks and chats at Perky’s ﬂoating bar and perhaps ﬁnd others who speak the same languages as you. You can provide feedback on particular languages you want to practice and they’ll do our best to match you up. The Queenstown Mundo Lingo Team of Liam, Carol, José & Lisa are looking forward to meeting you all! This is a free event. When: Perky’s - Floating Bar, Lake Wakatipu Where: Friday 27 October, 5pm-8pm

Chinese language - Beginners’ Course This is a new starters’ course to learn the Chinese language with tutor Yuxin Liu. The programme runs for seven weeks and is for absolute beginners who have no previous Chinese language experience. It will cover learning the basic principles of writing Chinese characters; learning the meaning behind Chinese characters and the journey of changes, from ancient to traditional; and learning the philosophy of Dao De Jing. For more information, or enroll phone Southern REAP on 0800 111 117 or email info@reap.co.nz When: Weekly from Friday, 27 October until 8 December, 6pm-7pm Where: Terrace Junction Boardroom, 1092 Frankton Road, Frankton

St Margaret’s Spring Fair The Wakatipu Presbyterian Church, present in the basin for more than 153 years, is holding its popular annual Spring Fling community fair. Held in the car park of St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, it will feature a market selling plants (including tomato plants), second-hand books, homemade produce, preloved clothing and garage sale items. Come and enjoy with homemade cakes and barista-coffee. When: Saturday, 28 October, 10am-2pm Where: St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, Ross Street, Frankton

Jean Malpas Community Nursery Volunteer Summer Evening Sessions The Whakatipu Reforestation Trust’s Community Nursery is the heart of its planting operation. Each year, the trust propagates and grows about 10,000 native plants to support its reforestation efforts. The Community Nursery Summer Evening Sessions are especially for people who have full-time commitments during the day. Volunteering at the nursery has many beneﬁts, including playing an active role in restoring the biodiversity of the Whakatipu Basin, helping nurture native trees and shrubs that will be planted in autumn and spring of 2024. These monthly evening sessions are the perfect opportunity for working individuals of all ages to connect with nature and help contribute to restoring our biodiversity after the workday. Just bring water and gardening gloves. When: Wednesday, 1 November, 5.30pm-7.30pm Where: Jean Malpas Community Nursery, Poplar Drive, Jardine Park, Kelvin Heights

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DANCE Arrowtown Spring Swing Spring Swing is back this year! The Queenstown Jazz Orchestra has teamed up with Arrowtown Preschool for the Bayleys Arrowtown Spring Swing night. This promises to be a fabulous night of big band music and jitterbug dancing! If dancing is not for you, just come along to enjoy the tunes. Complimentary beverage and cheese boards on arrival. There will be a cash bar and light refreshments. Dress to impress. Tickets are $65 and available at eventbrite online with all proceeds going to Arrowtown Preschool. Doors will open at 7pm. When: Saturday, 28 October, 7pm-11pm Where: Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, 33 Buckingham St, Arrowtown

MUSIC Songwriter Society Open Mic Night Sherwood Songwriter Society is a collaboration between Sherwood & Altitude brewing and hosted by local folktronica duo Choice (aka Musicbychoice). The monthly open mic is for original music and the spoken word. Come and share your creative works or simply sit back and enjoy the many talents the Queenstown Lakes area has to offer. Admission is free. When: Thursday, 26 October, 8pm-10pm Where: Sherwood, 554 Frankton Road, Frankton

ART WORKSHOP Perception and Space Drawing Workshop A drawing workshop exploring the concepts of perception, space and illusion, using reflective and transparent surfaces. Guided by the influences of contemporary sculpture, the plan is to curate stilllife arrangements and transform them into artworks that challenge conventional perspectives. This workshop targets a range of learning abilities, and no art experience is required. More information and tickets are available at eventfinda. When: Sunday 29 October, 1-4pm Where: Nockie’s Palette Cellar Door, 756 Lake Hayes-Arrow Junction Highway

How Art Works What is art? What makes it great? Why do we make art and how do we enjoy it? Why is it good for us? Professor Gregory Minissale from the Art History department at Auckland University draws links between the world of the arts and the sciences of the mind in a sharp and surprising breakdown of the innerworkings of the human experience of art. This is a free event. When: Saturday, 4 November, 1pm Where: Mountain Club, 85 Beach Street, Queenstown

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EVENTS WAO Summit Six days of workshops, kōrero, ﬁlms, tours and community events about creating tangible, long term social and environmental change. Tickets and more information are available at the Wao website – wao.co.nz The Queenstown events include: Workshops • Building Community Resilience - Tues, 24 Oct, 3.30-6pm • Rethinking Economics - Tues, 24 Oct, 6.30–8.30pm • Building Better, Builder Breakfast - Thurs, 26 Oct, 8-9am • Reducing Waste in the Building Sector - Thurs, 26 Oct, 9.30-11.30am • Materials Matter, for designers, architects and creatives - Thurs, 26 Oct, 3-5pm • Communication for Change - Fri, 27 Oct, 2-3.30pm • Living Lightly - Fri, 27 Oct, 5-6.30pm Tours • Building Passive: Energy Efﬁciency in the Built Environment with Carolin Friese, architect and homeowner - Thurs, 26 Oct, 12.30-2pm • Sustainable Communities Tour – Queenstown. Sun, 29 Oct, 10am-3pm. Lectures • The Return to Solar Civilization - Thurs, 26 Oct 5.30-6.30pm • Mountains to Ocean: Microplastics in in our Lakes - Fri, 27 Oct, 7-8.30pm Musical • Waste Free Wanda - Fri, 27 Oct, 9.30-11am

Queenstown Diwali One the biggest Diwali celebrations of South Island. An evening event lined up with an array of cultural dance and music performances with art, food, and a lot of excitement. Queenstown Diwali 2023 is New Zealand’s ﬁrst environmentally sustainable Diwali celebrations. When: Saturday, 28 October, 6pm-11pm Where: Queenstown Events Centre, Joe O’Connell Drive

DFS First Birthday Celebration T-Galleria by DFS Queenstown is celebrating its oneyear anniversary and extends its gratitude to the community and customers with ‘Thanks A Dozen’ for the past 12 months. Celebrate in store with amazing deals, delicious treats and the chance to win incredible prizes. Spend $500 and save 20% across all categories and join DFS CIRCLE to redeem a doughnut treat. Spend $120 in-store to have your sneakers or leather goods personalised and play the in-store gift catcher for a chance to win one of 12 exciting prizes. (T&Cs apply). When: Saturday and Sunday, 28-29 October, 3pm-7pm Where: T Galleria by DFS, 30 Camp Street, Queenstown

TALKS Catalyst Kōrero with Dr Greg Bodeker Climate change and extreme weather events Even climate change sceptics cannot deny Cyclone Gabrielle, the saturated summer of much of the North Island, and other extreme weather events over the past year. Is it because of human caused climate change? Will such extreme weather events become both more extreme and more common? According to Alexandra-based climate scientist and Bodeker Scientiﬁc director Greg Bodeker, the answer to both questions is a very deﬁnite ‘yes’. This is a free event though registration is required online at Eventbrite. All koha from the evening is going to KiwiHarvest. When: Monday, 30 October, 6pm -7.30pm Where: The Rees Hotel Queenstown’s conference room

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Royalburn Station wins big at NZ Food Awards By QMG

Marathon time again By QMG

If you haven’t started training yet ... it’s probably too late to set a PB time. But as the Lakes Weekly Bulletin went to press, there were still places available for various distances at the ninth Queenstown Marathon event. It will be held on Saturday, 18 November, less than a month away. Thousands of runners take on one of four distances, with the New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Marathon, La Roche Posay Half Marathon, Havana Coffee 10km and Queenstown Airport Kids Run. Race Director Keegan McCauley is encouraging runners of all abilities to get involved. “The Queenstown Marathon caters to people of all abilities with mostly flat running on a unique mix of trail and road terrain, with some undulations to keep it interesting,” he says. “The weekend is always a special one for our athletes, their supporters, and the region. It’s one of the most spectacular locations in the world to hold a running event with breathtaking scenery at every turn.

(From left) Tré Anderson, Oli Boyes, Nadia Lim, Jason Medina and Michelle Wallis of Royalburn with Honourable Rachel Brooking, Minister for Food Safety, at the 2023 NZ Food Awards

McCauley says the marathon is also a hugely important event for the region, bringing runners from across the country and around the world, who pump millions of dollars into local businesses.

Royalburn Station has been recognised as one of New Zealand’s top food producers at the NZ Food Awards. The large-scale regenerative farm on the outskirts of Queenstown, owned by Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie, won the Primary Sector Award for the Royalburn Fine Lamb. Fifth-generation farmer Bagrie says it was the first time Royalburn had entered the prestigious annual awards, and they couldn’t be happier with the result. “We have a very dedicated, hard-working team at Royalburn Station and this award is a credit to them,” he says. “Royalburn Station grows enough food to feed at least 20,000 people so it’s a large-scale operation, but we are demonstrating that it is possible to be a genuine farm-to-plate operation producing excellent-quality food that’s sympathetic to the animals and the environment, as well as being a profitable enterprise.” The station has fast become a leader in ethical, regenerative farming, and sustainable food production. It is one of only a handful of farms in NZ with an on-farm micro-abattoir and complementary butchery which is an integral part of producing its ethical lamb. The station supplies direct to many of the country’s top-rated restaurants and premium food specialists. NZ Food Awards head judge Kay McMath says they were impressed by the tender, succulent lamb, as well as Royalburn Station’s commitment to an integrated and sustainable approach. “Royalburn Fine Lamb is a high-quality, dry-aged, 100% pasture-fed NZ lamb specifically bred for its meat-eating qualities,” she says. “The lambs are raised and processed on the station using their own micro-abattoir – it’s a true representation of the ‘paddock to plate’ operation.” Royalburn Station was also a finalist for the Artisan Award and the Business Innovation Award at the NZ Food Awards, held in Auckland on Thursday night “It’s motivating for us to be able to connect people to their food and how it’s grown,” Bagrie says. “Royalburn Station is one of Aotearoa’s oldest farms and I think we now have an awesome opportunity, and a responsibility, to help bridge the gap between what’s on our plates and how it’s grown to ultimately build a more resilient and sustainable food system in NZ.” The NZ Food Awards focus on innovation, sustainability and excellence and are open to food and beverage manufacturers of all sizes, primary food producers, food service providers and ingredient supply companies. Nearly 400 entries from 124 companies from around the motu were submitted, and finalists were subjected to one of the most robust judging processes in the NZ food industry.

For more information on the New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon visit queenstown-marathon.co.nz

The full marathon starts at Millbrook and winds its way to The Recreation Ground, in central Queenstown

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NUESTRA VOZ

Por Daniela Díaz Soto ddiazsoto@gmail.com

Poder decir adiós, es crecer Decir adiós constantemente a gente debido a la inmigración, es una experiencia que muchos de nosotros compartimos. Aunque pueda parecer una situación desafiante, podemos descubrir aspectos positivos en estas transiciones. Desde que dejé mi país natal, he enfrentado numerosas despedidas. La primera y quizás la más difícil de todas, fue en el aeropuerto, cuando me separé de mi familia. En ese momento creía que sería un “voy y vuelvo”, pero con el tiempo, esa despedida se convirtió en algo más permanente. Cinco años después, finalmente tuve la oportunidad de reencontrarme con ellos, y sé que muchos de ustedes han pasado por escenarios similares. La vida de un inmigrante está marcada por cambios constantes. Cada cierto tiempo hemos tenido que asistir a fiestas para abrazar por última vez, y a veces llorar, a amigos que regresan a sus países de origen, o que comienzan una nueva aventura lejos de Nueva Zelanda, y así enfrentar solos ese vacío que nos dejan. O tal vez, son ustedes los que están en constante movimiento, diciendo adiós una y otra vez a medida que siguen su viaje. No quiero pensar que me he vuelto insensible a estas despedidas. Más bien, con el tiempo, he aprendido a lidiar con ellas de una manera diferente. Aunque seguirá doliendo, he descubierto que debemos aceptar que serán siempre parte de nuestras vivencias como inmigrantes. Eso nos entrega fortaleza emocional y la capacidad de enfrentar otro tipo de retos desde otra mirada. Decir adiós múltiples veces a amigos, amores y familiares, todo debido a la migración, puede ser desafiante. Pero, por otra parte, es una bendición tener la oportunidad de conocer a tanta gente que aporta riqueza a nuestras vidas, aunque sea por un período determinado. Podemos enfocarnos en lo que vivimos con estas personas y en lo que nos entregaron durante su estancia, en el cariño que recibimos y que dimos de regreso. Aprender a tomar estas despedidas desde un punto de vista más positivo es la mejor forma de afrontarlas. Abrirse a la oportunidad de conocer gente sin pensar en que se van a ir y aprender a valorar más el presente, nos permitirá crear hermosos lazos, algunos que pueden durar para toda la vida. Tengo amigos que conocí mientras viajaba y que no he visto en años. A pesar de la distancia, nuestras conexiones siguen siendo fuertes gracias a la tecnología y las redes sociales. Podemos seguir sus vidas, saber en qué países se encuentran y cómo ha sido el reencuentro con sus seres queridos. Estamos lejos, pero al mismo tiempo, estamos muy cerca. Cada persona que se cruza en nuestro camino nos enriquece, nos brinda experiencias únicas y fomenta nuestro crecimiento como individuos. En última instancia, estas despedidas, aunque sean tristes, contribuyen y son parte esencial de nuestra historia como inmigrantes. Decir adiós puede ser duro, pero también nos hace más fuertes. Como dice la canción del gran músico argentino Gustavo Cerati, nos hace crecer. Y qué razón tenía. An English version of NUESTRA VOZ is available on lwb.co.nz

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COMMUNITY NOTES How’s life? Tell the council how you’re feeling The sixth annual Quality of Life survey is now open, asking residents and ratepayers to share how they feel about life in the Queenstown Lakes District. The survey will provide insight into how residents feel about issues such as housing, health services, the environment, transport, employment and sense of community. Queenstown Lakes Mayor Glyn Lewers says the annual survey has been crucial in building a long-term picture of how the district is faring. “Over the past five years, the data collected through this survey has provided a strong evidence base for Council and other public services providers to understand more about the issues, challenges and opportunities facing our district,” he says. Last year over 1,500 residents took part in the survey, which found that 77% of residents rate their quality of life as good or better, up marginally from 76% in 2021. It showed that community satisfaction with Council-run facilities was high, however overall satisfaction with Council performance was low.

Key points from the 2022 survey: • 77% of residents rate their quality of life as good or better

It also highlighted pressing challenges such as housing, work security, disposable income and satisfaction with public transport.

• 16% said they had a place to live today but were worried about losing it in the future

“A lot has happened over the past twelve months and the survey will provide an important snapshot of how people are feeling. It will give us a broader insight into what’s going well and what people would like to change, helping to identify priority issues, pain points and opportunities to improve the quality of life for our communities,” Lewers says.

• 20% indicated they needed to move in the last 12 months • 20% had no disposable income or couldn’t cover expenses • 91% agreed their neighbourhood was safe • Satisfaction amongst users of council facilities was generally high

A group of people randomly selected from the electoral roll will receive letters or emails asking them to participate in the annual Quality of Life Survey. However, the online survey is open to anyone who lives in the district and is aged 18 and over.

• Satisfaction with council performance and satisfaction with elected members was at 20% and 19% respectively

Mass Queenstown costume hire sell-off

Queenstown Costume Hire owner for the past 16 years Allie Blair-Hourston tried hard to sell the business in May but unfortunately a lack of storage space for the thousands of items put any prospective buyers off.

By Sue Fea

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Despite dropping the price to $25,000 just to try and keep the rare collection together, it hasn’t sold, so Blair-Hourston has been forced to sell it off piece by piece in a huge sale being held in Arrowtown. It runs until this Friday, 27 October. Any items not sold will be offered to local second-hand clothing stores, or sent to landfill as a very last resort, she says. “It’s really devastating as I know how rare this collection is and which accessories go with which outfit.” Blair-Hourston is moving to Great Barrier Island so decided to have a massive sale in the historic Arrowtown cottage beside the Fork and Tap. “I’ve collected up about 5000 items over the years, including hundreds of different hats and a box of some 500 ties alone,” she says. Masses of fashion jewellery from throughout the decades, belts, roller skates, they’re all in there, even face masks for Queen Elizabeth, John F. Kennedy, and Madonna. “It’s the little details like a special collar that I know works with a particular outfit that will end up in the landfill, those little bits and pieces that may seem irrelevant to people.” Blair-Hourston and previous owners before her have put their heart and soul into the popular business, a local ‘go to’ for anyone heading to a fancy-dress party, for conference group functions, and the film industry needing extra costuming.

Allie with some of the hundreds of items up for grabs in her mass sell-off of Queenstown Costume Hire gear in Arrowtown on October 20

She’s hoping the many vintage clothing items will be popular with young people who are particularly keen on pre-loved fashion from the 1970s and 80s. “I have some gorgeous 80s ball dresses and vintage gear.” She’s had plenty of requests during her years with the hire business to buy 1950s and 1970s men’s shirts and tops in her collection so now is the chance.

Going, going, gone! It’s been an integral part of entertainment, film, and fashion for 30-plus years, but the final gong is sounding for those who want to snap up an iconic slice of local history and a bargain at the same time.

Prices will range from $1 to $1000 for a prized 1970s leather airman’s flying jacket up for grabs, but most items will sell for the usual hire price, about $30 to $40

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FIVE On Your Bike – Queenstown Trails Trust By Sue Fea It’s only a short 1.5km stretch of trail connecting the ever-expanding spectacular Whakatipu cycle and walking trails but one that is vital for safe passage and a new healthy generation. Queenstown Trails Trust has been named as one of five finalists vying for two generous $100,000 Impact100 grants this year with the winners announced at an awards gala in Queenstown this Wednesday, 25 October. Trust CEO Mark Williams says the money’s greatly needed to build the Impact 100 link trail for residents, and in particular Wakatipu High School students, who will be able to safely cycle or walk to school once a new overbridge across State Highway 6 is built. The Waka Kotahi (NZ Transport Agency) bridge will create a safe crossing for Shotover Country, Lake Hayes Estate, Lower Shotover and Quail Rise residents, connecting them with the new trail proposed by the trust. This will follow along disused Queenstown Lakes District Council recreation reserve on the Shotover River side of Glenda Drive Industrial Area. “If we receive this grant we have this option, once the bridge is built, to create a safe off-road trail through those reserves providing an unhindered link to a shared pathway along Hawthorne Drive via the end of Queenstown Airport runway.” The project is estimated to cost around $400,000, with the construction alone costing $100,000 and the rest required for consent, design, and engineering costs. The grant would get the project underway and kickstart the necessary fundraising. Williams says it’s not just a cycle and walkway link. The benefits are far reaching. “It’s about changing the way our next generation travels around the basin, and it has widespread environmental benefits,” he says. “This will help reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions and promote fitness and wellbeing, especially in our young people. Their health and wellbeing is a real issue. We have a whole generation who are dropped off and picked up from school every day.” He says it’s about encouraging a big behavioural change by providing a network of trails that everyone feels are safe to use. “A big driver behind

Change to the Final Five By Paul Taylor The Lightfoot Initiative is a late, late entry into the Impact100 Wakatipu Final Five, after another shortlisted charity withdrew at the eleventh hour. The Graeme Dingle Foundation Southern, featured in last week’s Lakes Weekly Bulletin, had planned to use the $100,000 grant to bring its Kiwi Can programme to Queenstown Primary School. But due to unforeseen changes around the timing of other funding applications, which were also key to the delivering the programme, the foundation made the decision to pull out. That means the active travel heroes behind Queenstown’s The Lightfoot Initiative were parachuted in last Monday, a week before the gala dinner award night this Wednesday, 25 October, where Impact100 members will vote on the winners. It was the next highest ranked candidate from the shortlisting process. Lightfoot Initiative general manager Amanda Robinson says they hope to use the funding to develop their OneBike and GoGo Electric programmes, from a Frankton hub. “OneBike is a rescue, repair and redistribution project, which aims to make sure everyone who wants a bike can get one,” she says. “We source bikes for donation that have been gathering dust in garages, ﬁx them up and donate them. “Stage one has been 12 months and we’ve redistributed about 30 bikes, but we’re now moving on to stage two, which is high volume redistribution, and working with charities such as Mana Tāhuna, Central Lakes Family Services and Happiness House, who know where the need is better than us.”

the idea is ensuring parents feel comfortable to allow their kids to bike or walk safely to school which this link trail connecting with the State Highway overbridge will do. “This is a legacy trail and can make a massive difference. The project will have to be delayed for some time if we can’t obtain this funding as it will be quite a challenge to raise that sort of capital. It just felt like the perfect opportunity for an Impact 100 grant to create a lasting legacy for the next generation.” In the past 14 years, the trust has fundraised for and spent more than $10 million developing more than 200kms of spectacular trails all over the basin – the Queenstown trails being one of New Zealand Cycle Trail’s 23 great rides. “We’ve had such amazing feedback. The trails are now part of the reason people choose to live here and visit – a great tourism asset, but also widely used by locals,” Williams says. Construction is well underway on the new $6.5m,17km extension connecting Arrowtown with Arthur’s Point and Tucker Beach via a new swing bridge across the Shotover, due to open in March. The trust is now working with the Southern Lakes Trails Trust to connect its Gibbston River Trail with Bannockburn via the Kawarau Gorge and Nevis Bluff. “People will be able to jump on a bike and cycle as far as Waihola.” It’s also working with the Glenorchy Trails Trust to extend the trails from Sunshine Bay to 7 Mile and 12 Mile, and ultimately an off-road cycling link through to Kinloch and Mount Nicholas, joining the Around the Mountains Trail. “There are great opportunities also for walkers on the Te Araroa Trail.” There’s also a great synergy between the trails and wonderful conservation work being done by the Whakatipu Reforestation Trust and Mana Tāhuna Trust planting and creating green native corridors along the trails.

The project also features a series of courses on bike repair, to build a wider community of bike mechanics, promoting the circular economy. Once the hub is opened, there’ll be tools on site for everyone to use, along with the e-bike library, through the GoGo Electric programme. Lightfoot currently loans out the cargo bike, at familiar sight around Frankton, and two others, but plans to expand. “We’ve proved we’re an organisation that delivers but it is draining for us to be constantly searching for funding,” Robinson says. “So this would be huge for us, helping us provide equal access to safe, sustainable, healthy and affordable transport options.” Clare Irons, Impact100 Chair says she’s glad the Graeme Dingle Foundation has been upfront about the funding issue, enabling another charity to beneﬁt. “We are grateful for their transparency and integrity through this process and look forward to receiving an application from them in the future.”

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The Council Word Cryptosporidium updates

Protecting against predators By Sue Fea They’re our frontline biodiversity protectors - a landscape scale conservation project working across the Lake Wānaka and Whakatipu catchments, and Southern Lakes Sanctuary (SLS) won’t stop until the job is done.

Residents, visitors and businesses in some parts of Queenstown still need to boil tap water before use. Everyone should also wash and dry their hands thoroughly to avoid spreading cryptosporidium. For more advice and a map showing where you need to boil water visit qldc.govt.nz/crypto

Celebrating India and South Africa This Saturday 28 October sees celebrations led by two of our migrant communities. All welcome, free entry:

“Our focus is to protect native species through biodiversity monitoring, enabling targeted predator control work,” ecologist Katrina Black says.

Join this year’s Diwali festival of lights and experience the colours, music and spicy flavours of India. Queenstown Events Centre from 6.00-11.00pm. For more info head to bsct.org.nz

Next on its radar is the precious Bob’s Cove beech forest, home to the kākāriki (yellow crowned parakeet), kererū (wood pigeon), tūī and fantail. In addition to bird monitoring programmes, SLS hopes to monitor native bat and lizard populations in the area and work further on their protection as well.

For a taste of the Rainbow Nation head to a South African Family Day. There’ll be games, DJs, giveaways and food. Lake Hayes Pavilion from 12.00-5.00pm.

“Bob’s Cove is the closest intact native forest to Queenstown and a biodiversity hotspot. If we don’t do this work now, we will no longer have these native species for future generations to enjoy,” Black says.

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It was New Zealand’s precious wildlife and birds that attracted her back to her hometown of Queenstown after extensive wildlife conservation work in Canada. “I wanted my girls and grandchildren to have that same childhood that we had, walking in the native bush around here.” SLS has been working extensively throughout the district on predator control and monitoring programmes to protect precious native wildlife and Black says if it’s not done now these species may not be here for future generations to enjoy. “We work closely with six key partner organisations, predominantly predator control groups like Whakatipu Wildlife Trust, to control introduced predators and pests like possums, stoats, rats and feral cats,” she says. “We have a herpetologist (lizard specialist), Sam Purdie, who has just finished his Masters, and he will also work with us monitoring lizard populations in the Cove.” The project is dependent on attracting sufficient funding and SLS is one of five finalists in Impact100’s latest grant funding round, to be announced at a gala dinner this Wednesday, 25 October. A total $208,000 will be handed out – two major $100,000 grants. Until now SLS’s work has been mostly funded by the government’s Jobs For Nature programme, but that funding ends in June next year. “This funding would enable us to protect this incredible beech forest by installing high tech, self-resetting and self-baiting AT220 predator traps, greatly speeding up the capture rate,” Black says. “We put 25 of these into the Bush Creek Reserve and in the first 11 months we removed over 1000 predators. They’re way more efficient and a far better use of resources.” SLS has already begun a small-scale pilot trial using these specialist traps on the Bob’s Cove peninsula. Bob’s Cove Community Group also uses box traps to help protect native species and this project will support their work and expand into new areas. The aim is to install about 50 AT220 traps at Bob’s Cove, each costing around $700. They come with an A.I camera and node, all electronically linked so staff can monitor trap activity and bait levels from back at the office. The money would also go towards live capture of feral cats by specially trained staff. The AT220 traps and necessary equipment alone will likely cost $40,000 to $50,000 with the rest of the money paying staff to do intensive monitoring. “We will bring in our technical staff, ecologists, biodiversity coordinators, bird specialists and herpetologist,” Black says. “Our issue is that this work we’re doing needed to be done yesterday and the day before. It’s incredibly urgent as we are in a biodiversity crisis all around the world. Ours is the last generation that has an opportunity to make a genuine effort and a difference,” she says. “If we don’t save these species then they’re lost forever.” Black says 25 million native birds are killed each year by introduced predators. “We just need to preserve Bob’s Cove while they’re still there.”

The sixth annual Quality of Life Survey is open and we want to hear your take on living here. We’re keen to know how you feel about things like employment, housing, health, transport and the environment. Anyone aged 18+ can take part. Share your feedback before 19 November and be in to win a $250 Prezzy card! Head to letstalk.qldc.govt.nz

Remix to reduce food waste Love Food Hate Waste’s Recipe Remix has launched! It helps Kiwis reduce food waste by reimagining their leftovers into delicious, new meals. Check out LFHW’s social channels for inspiration or download the Recipe Remix cookbook from lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz

Junior sport travel fund Sport NZ offers a travel subsidy to support junior sport in rural communities. This year’s applications close on Friday 31 October. For full guidelines and an application form visit qldc.govt.nz/community/community-funding

Float your ideas on waterways bylaw Water-lovers and river roamers are encouraged to share early insights as we begin reviewing the QLDC Navigation Safety Bylaw. This aims to manage water-based activities so that everyone can enjoy smooth sailing on our lakes and rivers. For more info visit letstalk.qldc.govt.nz

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Who played Tony Blair in the 2006 film The Queen?

Which chemical element has the symbol Sn?

What is the French term for dry or unsweetened sparkling wine?

Big Sur is a section of coast of which USA state?

Which scandal featured in the film All the President's Men?

Which anniversary celebrates 60 years of marriage?

What is the name of Tom Hanks’ character in The Da Vinci Code and its sequels?

If you were born on November 1, what would your birth sign be?

In which region of France is claret wine made?

10. 19th-century grocer John Walker established which famous drinks brand?

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23. Businessman Samuel Ryder initiated a cup in which sport? 24. In which film musical did Sir Rex Harrison play Professor Henry Higgins? 25. What is the name of the vast desert situated in China and southern Mongolia?

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16. Which European capital city sits at the mouth of the river Tagus?

22. What is the term for a US legal panel, which usually has 23 members?

I have lakes with no water, mountains with no stone and cities with no buildings. What am I?

15. What was Mozart's middle name?

21. The UN flag features which two colours?

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14. Ghana has which city as its capital?

20. Stops, pipes and pedals appear on which instrument?

Answers in next weeks LWB

13. In geometry, what term is used for a segment of a circle?

19. Who had hits with Simply the Best and Private Dancer?

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12. What groups of animals are described as bovine?

18. What name is given to a person who searches for water with a divining rod?

11. What name is given to a stone-worker?

17. Yogi Bear lives in which fictional park?

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ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR / PA QUEENSTOWN We are looking for a capable and professional person to perform the administration and ﬁnance aspects for our oﬃce.

Butcher An opportunity exists in our onfarm abattoir and butchery to join our high performing team at Royalburn as a butcher. You’ll love all things butchery, be innovative and passionate about making a difference. With the opportunity to process sheep, beef and wild game, you may even be willing to learn the entire abattoir process to further your skills in this area. You must have a clean driver’s licence, have 5+ years experience in a similar role and have legal working rights in New Zealand.

Butchery Assistant A new opportunity exists to join our onfarm butchery team as a butchery assistant to assist our butchers and our already amazing team with packing and preparing orders for delivery. For the right candidates we can offer a 4 day working week, ongoing training and the opportunity to be part of the Royalburn journey with a team that are passionate about what they do.

For further information or to apply send your expression of interest through to people@royalburn.co.nz

You must have experience in a similar role and be confident in your abilities, be familiar with bookkeeping (QuickBooks (Reckon), Xero or similar), payroll (ACE or similar), and general office administration practices. Previous experience in a professional services or consulting environment is an advantage. You must demonstrate initiative and have a bright personality with outstanding client service skills and a sound knowledge of professional office systems and practices. This role includes support to engineering staff where advanced Word and Excel skills in document presentation is desirable. At times you will act as PA to the business principal and will be exposed to a broader range of business activities and projects. This aspect of the role can be tailored to suit your level of experience and interests. You must have excellent computer skills (MS Office Suite) along with strong written and oral communication skills. If this sounds like you, please apply to: Hadley Consultants Ltd PO Box 1356 Queenstown Ph: 03 450 2140 or email: jobs@hadleys.co.nz Remuneration will be appropriate to experience. Applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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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

NZ’s #1 Original Zipline company is looking for adventurous people to join our team. Are you... • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail? • Passionate about the environment and selling a sustainable product? • A team player? • Enthusiastic and motivated with great interpersonal skills? • Excited to share our eco journey? We are looking for:

Guest Services Agents Someone who will brighten anyone's day with a smile, is excited to connect with others and works well within a dynamic team.

Rātā Restaurant Senior Waitstaff

Training starts 4th December.

Head to our website for a full job description and to apply ziptrek.co.nz

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

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

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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.

Some positions available in Queenstown and further afield: Queenstown

Further Afield:

• Host – TSS Earnslaw • F&B Assistant • Deckhand – TSS Earnslaw • Chef – Commis & CDP • Kitchen Hand • Launchmasters • Coach Drivers • Retail Assistant • Jet Boat Driver

• Team Leader – Penguin Keepers (Christchurch) • Local Sales Executive & Sales Consultant (Te Anau) • Sales Consultant (Te Anau) • Logistics Manager (Te Anau) • Retail Coordinator – Fiordland (Te Anau) • Overnight Crew (Milford Sound & Doubtful Sound) • Chef (Milford Sound) • Mandarin Speaking Host (Te Anau)

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

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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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VACANCIES Join the One New Zealand whanau to unlock unlimited career & growth opportunities! At One NZ, we proudly embody the Kiwi spirit, offering incredible beneﬁts, giving YOU the freedom to create a work-life balance that suits you. This season, we're on the hunt for Retail Agents who are tech-savvy & committed to delivering extraordinary customer experiences! We have full-time (40hrs) & part-time (20/ 20+hrs) roles at our Queenstown & Wanaka stores.

What's Under the Tree for You? • Competitive base salary + uncapped sales commission $$ • Guaranteed hours every week • Free phone & unlimited ONE plan – you choose iPhone, Samsung, Oppo • Fully paid Southern Cross Healthcare plan - for you & your whanau • 4% Kiwisaver – choose to save or be paid! • Discounted ONE NZ products & services Ready to unwrap this opportunity? Follow the QR code to apply & learn more. Alternatively, send your CV directly to frontlinerecruitment@one.nz for more information

Finance Manager Loaded is a software hub for hospitality businesses with a growing international customer base, based right here in Queenstown. Originally we built a 13 site hospitality group, and initially built Loaded to solve our own problems. We’re now thrilled to share it with thousands of customers. We’re growing across NZ and Australia and now need a hands-on Finance Manager to own everything end-to-end Finance at Loaded. This includes Board & financial reporting, managing the relationship with funding providers, acting as our billing contact for customers, running payroll, invoicing, paying sales commissions, plus a whole lot more! This is a part-time role, about 25 hours per week & based in Queenstown. The ideal candidate will have about 5 years of professional experience ideally on the management side, along with a CA/CPA qualification & have been responsible for the end-to-end process of delivering financials at some point in your career. To find out more: Email kimberley@loadedreports.com for more information, full job description or to apply! We’d love to hear from you :)

WE'RE HIRING! WORK IN QUEENSTOWN'S MOST ICONIC VENUES Join the team at New Zealand’s ultimate collection of fine dining, consisting of The Grille & No.5 Church Lane. We are looking for confident, energetic and experienced professionals, who strive to deliver a high standard of service to our guests. Permanent and part time positions available.

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DUTY MANAGER WAITER/WAITRESS BARTENDER CHEF DE PARTIE SOUS CHEF

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Staff wanted for a new neighbourhood cafe/ restaurant in Hanleys Farm. We would love to talk to anyone that is interested in joining us.

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Full Time Hairdresser Role at Frankton Hair Studio 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.

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Apply Now. We're looking for full or part time hairdresser for our amazing team here at Frankton Hair. Hours are negotiable! We’d love you to have a few years experience and be competent in all aspects of Hairdressing. Start date negotiable. If this sounds like you, call Becky on 021 144 8191 or email your C.V to Franktonhair@gmail.com

ROOM ATTENDANT/RELIEF HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR – MILLENNIUM HOTEL F&B ATTENDANTS - KITCHEN ATTENDANTS

PART-TIME HEALTH & SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR

Email marmoladacafe@yahoo.com if interested.

Responsibilities: − Health and Safety − Answer phone calls and Log jobs − Respond to emails and correspondence − Provide general administrative support as needed

We also have roles available at our cafe in Frankton, Odelay.

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

No night time work & competitive pay rate for the right person. Email your CV through to cafesocietyjobs@xtra.co.nz to apply

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We are currently seeking entertainers. Prior experience welcome but not necessary - training provided. Flexible work hours / great $$$ Must be 18+, eager to learn, reliable, have a great attitude and be well presented. Please send a little bit about yourself, (age, nationality) and a recent face & body photo. manager@clubsoho.nz

Contact: thomas_girault@evt.com

Full Time Barista

Check out our instagram @marmoladacafeqt to get an impression of our lovely cafe

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

Chefs of all levels Part-time $29-32/hour

If you have a passion for coﬀee and have previous barista experience in a fast paced cafe, we want to hear from you!

Looking for experienced cafe staff to join our team!

experience needed

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

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

- Cafe Manager / Supervisor - Junior Breakfast Cook - basic kitchen

This position offers flexible hours and is ideal for someone seeking part-time work.

Chefs of all levels

Chefs Kitchen Hands Bar Staff Baristas Wait Staff

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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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We’re looking for kitchen superstars!

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WE'RE HIRING! WORK AT AN AWARD WINNING LUXURY HOTEL IN THE HEART OF QUEENSTOWN

The Lodge Bar Queenstown by Rodd and Gunn is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our small but outstanding Kitchen Team. We are currently Looking for: • Casual line cook, working 3-4 days a week 24-26$/ per hour with NZ work right. • Chef de Partie full time This position requires someone who can work alongside our head chef and occasionally take charge of the kitchen for 1-2 days a week, 26-28$/ per hour with NZ work right. Positive attitude mandatory, with the desire of learning new cuisine and improving your cooking skills from a Michelin star executive Chef Matt Lambert. We oﬀer great beneﬁts for the right candidate. Ideally looking for 6 months minimum commitment. One of the most unique and iconic Bar and restaurant venue in Queenstown, with passionate, talented, and dedicated Team aiming in the same direction. Beautiful location facing the Lake Wakatipu. Contact Marwan venue Manager at: marwand@roddandgunn.com

Join the team at New Zealand’s ultimate collection of luxury accommodation; Eichardt's Private Hotel and The Spire. We're looking for confident and passionate people to be a key part of creating unique and meaningful experiences for our exclusive guests.

VACANCIES INCLUDE: HOUSEKEEPERS HOTEL ASSISTANT We can offer permanent & casual roles, with competitive hourly rates, and a sociable environment. We can provide full training and career-growth opportunities.

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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

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TEACHERS & RELIEVERS Do you want to be part of a family that prioritises wellbeing and the collective strength of the team? We are looking for teachers and relievers who are passionate about providing education and who share in our ideals. If you have experience with children and would like to be part of a team that believe that a connection to ourselves, each other and our learning

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

VACANCIES

We are looking for:

Tour Guides Our tour guides are responsible for delivering an unforgettable experience for all our guests on a daily basis.

Course Supervisor

• Competitive remuneration

Our Course Supervisors are responsible for ensuring the daily operations of Ziptrek are safe, smooth and efficient, all while maximising the guest experience.

• No working on weekends!

Training starts 4th December.

• A great environment, full of amazing humans who want to make an impact.

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• Flexible hours

Submit your applications to: recruit@gems.net.nz or visit www.gems.net.nz

IT’S TIME TO LOVE YOUR JOB! Join the best team here at Kamana Lakehouse and Nest kitchen + bar. We are top rated independent hotel and restaurant with a great team culture. Showing true care for our team wellbeing

Landscaping Assistant Located in Arrowtown, The Hills Golf Club is one of the most beautiful places in the world to work. We currently have a unique opportunity for a landscaper to join our highly skilled team to maintain the award winning Lodge Gardens. Working within a stunning environment, this role includes perennial care & bed maintenance along with general garden care with hedge & shrub pruning. A very high level of detail and the ability to work autonomously giving the utmost care and attention is essential with existing local plant knowledge preferred. As a high performing team we take pride in our work and our surroundings and we are looking for a like minded candidate. This is a full time, permanent position with excellent staff benefits such as lunch provided, fuel discount, staff golf and easy access

What we strive to offer: Complimentary anniversary stays with spa and meals, discounted hotel room/restaurant, ﬂexible work schedule, daily staff meals, free parking, discounted gym access, career advancement opportunities, self-development resources, and a supportive environment. Who you are? If you're an accountable and professional individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to teamwork, we'd love to have a chat! Join our fantastic team, and together, we can achieve great things. We are currently looking for: - Junior Sous Chef - Experienced Barista - Housekeeping Attendant - Part Time Kitchen Hand (2days a week, from 2pm until 11pm) Send us your current resume for the role you're applying for at Dahyun@kamana.co.nz *Please note that we're considering candidates with an NZ work permit.

Please apply to annette.smith@thehills.co.nz

AWESOME CLEANERS/DRY CLEANERS LIMITED Looking for 2 x Managers 1 for Queenstown and 1 for Wānaka and also looking for 4 part time cleaners to service residential accommodations and commercial cleaning in Queenstown and Wānaka. Job Title: Manager - Housekeeper/cleaner Location: Queenstown / Wānaka Hours: Minimum 30 Type of employment: Full time / Casual Minimum Qualiﬁcation: not required Experience: experience in the hospitality industry Job 1: Manager to be able to manage payrol, invoicing, rostering and training Job 2: Cleaners general cleaning and eye for detail If you are interested in applying simply email us on info@awesome-cleaners.com

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