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Home from home My first Kiwi passport arrived in the post on Friday, which is a time for celebration and reflection for any migrant who has chosen to make New Zealand their home and thankfully been accepted. To be honest, we’re not off to the best of starts, with an ABs-inspired period of national mourning, due in no small part to the performance of my home countryman Wayne Barnes and the TMO overlords. Still, at least it wasn’t an All Blacks v England final, which would have really tested my allegiances after 14 years in NZ. While New Zealand was always a dream destination for my wife and I, on our career-break gap year, it was Queenstown Lakes itself that we found we couldn’t bear to leave. After travelling the world, it was obvious this was one of the best places to live, and after several temporary visas, followed by permanent residency, two kids, and building a house, it has become clear we’re likely never going ‘home’. Two publications last week showed that many people, both internationals and Kiwis, feel the same. According to Stats NZ population estimates, Queenstown Lakes is once again the fastest growing district in the country. There was a massive 8% population growth in the 12 months to July 2023. That’s 3,900 people. There are now around 52,800 living here. The growth is mainly driven by international migrants, with net 2,500 people moving to Queenstown Lakes from overseas. Some 1,100 net moved here from elsewhere within NZ, while there were also 340 more births than deaths.

KiwiHarvest and Lakes District Museum were the two major winners from the Impact100 Wakatipu grant awards announced at a gala dinner last Wednesday night. Each of the winning charities received $100,000. See story on page 6

The other publication was the Colliers Market Review and Outlook 202324, which shows that despite high prices, demand is king across residential, rental, commercial, industrial and, to a lesser extent, hotel property sectors. Obviously, there are huge challenges that come with this popularity, and we’re not even talking about the tourists. Housing is a major one, along with traffic, the environment, the wealth gap, and water infrastructure. But growth is not going away. In my lifetime, the world’s population has doubled to eight billion, and by the end of this century, it’s expected to double again. Places like Queenstown will always be popular, especially with the rise of remote working. But, if we can sort out the infrastructure funding and council debt, I think we can tackle those challenges. Our community spirit is strengthening all the time. Just look at the work of the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust, or Southern Lakes Sanctuary, or Queenstown Trails Trust, or Wakatipu Reforestation Trust, or KiwiHarvest, or the Salvation Army, or Impact 100 Wakatipu, the list could go on and on, not to mention our dynamic business community, excellent schools and events sector. Plenty of reasons to be positive, when you’re over Sunday’s result.

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Region appreciating in value By Paul Taylor

Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago’s free-wheeling love affair with biking have seen the region listed as the ninth ‘best value’ holiday hotspot in the world by Lonely Planet. The travel bible, which once could be found in almost every traveller’s backpack before going digital, celebrates its 50th birthday this year. It has released a special print edition of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel to celebrate, listing 50 must-visit destinations around the globe. Our region makes the list, in the perhaps surprising top 10 best value category. “In an area best-known for its golf courses, winter sports and wineries, activities such as biking, hiking and exploring the outdoors are free and accessible to all around New Zealand’s popular Southern Lakes resorts of Queenstown and Wānaka, as well as in Central Otago,” it reads. It highlights the Queenstown Trails network, with its 130kms of bike trails, and the commitment to environmental stewardship. “When it comes to biking, new trails are being opened, more being constructed and bigger plans are afoot. While locals are in the know, international visitors have barely cottoned on.” Altitude Brewery and Atlas Beer Cafe are name-checked as places to savor craft beer and cheap eats after a ride. “Wānaka has wonderful lakeside rides and Central Otago is seeing formerly sleepy towns revitalised, such as Clyde, at the end of the recently opened 55km (34-mile) Lake Dunstan Trail. In a few years, bikers will be able to ride from Queenstown and Wānaka all the way through Central Otago to Dunedin on the east coast.” The USA’s Midwest takes first prize in the best value category, “underrated regions with bustling cities and incredible food scenes” while Poland, Romania’s Danube Limes, France’s Normandy, Egypt, Greece’s Ikaria, Algeria, and Europe’s Night Trains almost make the list. Mongolia is named top country, recognised for its wide-open spaces, adventure activities, and distinctive culinary and musical culture. Nairobi is the best city, chosen for its unique rhythms, impressive array of locallyinspired restaurants, and steady rotation of arts and culture venues. And

Spain takes top in the sustainable travel category, for its efforts to boost off-season travel, expand renewable energy, and bring tourism to previously overlooked destinations.

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Queenstown Lakes property remains buoyant By Paul Taylor

Demand continues to outstrip supply in the Queenstown Lakes property market. While rising interest rates and inflation have taken the heat out of other parts of the country, you’ll still struggle to find a bargain, a reasonably-priced section, or a rental in the district. Colliers published its annual Otago Market Review and Outlook last week, covering its key projections for Queenstown, Wānaka, Cromwell and Dunedin. Its experts say Queenstown Lakes bucks the national trend, with values holding through the first half of 2023. “There are a few factors behind that,” Colliers local valuation director Heather Beard says. “We’re seeing strong migration to the region from elsewhere in New Zealand for the lifestyle, particularly now people can work from home. “Tourism is also returning to strong levels, and that’s bringing in more people on working holiday visas, which means there’s competition for rental properties.” Beard says the North Island weather events have had an impact on internal migration. There was a huge jump in the $3m-plus sector in 2021, as high-flying Aucklanders moved down for the lifestyle, fed up with lockdowns. But most of the activity now is within the sub-$2m value range. First time home buyers appear to have returned to the market, but there are also now capital rich investors looking to re-enter based on the National Party’s election promises to return interest deductability and revise the bright-line test down to two years. Whether plans to repeal the foreign buyer ban will survive the coalition talks remains to be seen, or what impact that might have on the local market. “It’s a difficult question to answer because historically, when foreign buyers could operate freely in the market, we didn’t actually have any statistics to say what they were buying and how much they were buying. “There were no records kept, but anecdotally it did seem to have more of an affect on the higher end of the residential market, your $3 million-plus lifestyle property.

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“There does seem to be a bit of capital floating about internationally, looking for developments and commercial and industrial properties, so if it happens [the buyer ban is repealed] it could potentially have an impact there.” Colliers expects rental housing shortages to continue, and while building costs are stabilising, the availability of land to build on in Queenstown is an issue. “There are higher end subdivisions, such as Koko Ridge, Kawarau Park and Peninsula Hill, but in terms of entry level, you’re only really looking at Hanley’s Farm, and there’s not really a lot left available there. “There’s another subdivision planned out that way, but it’s at least a few years away.” It’s a similar story in Wānaka, although the market stabilised particularly in the entry level to mid-value range sector. Interest rates are also starting to bite for those rolling off fixed term mortgages and making it difficult for individuals and developers to find finance. In the commercial sector, areas of the Queenstown CBD have improved now the streetscape project is completed, and several major leases have been signed with global brand name tenants. Queenstown office occupiers continue a trend of migration to Frankton for new office supply, though, and the Frankton industrial property market continues to display a supply/demand due to land availability. In both Queenstown and Wānaka commercial property continues to be tightly held. However, Colliers expect a stabilisation of yields due to macroeconomic factors continue to influence the region. The tourism revival has seen the average daily room rate for hotel sector accommodation exceed 2019 rates, but operational costs are also higher. Occupancy was around 70% in September. From January, 2024, Airbnb-style owners must collect and return GST on income, which could have an impact on the sector.

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Making an Impact - big winners announced By QMG

KiwiHarvest and Lakes District Museum are the two major winners from the Impact100 Wakatipu grant awards. The two charities received $100,000 each at a gala dinner held last Wednesday night, where the philanthropic organisation’s 208 members voted on their preferred charities, after presentations. Queenstown Trails Trust, The Lightfoot Initiative and the Southern Lakes Sanctuary share the remaining $8,000 in donations. “It was an amazing evening where we celebrate community and giving, and to see these two projects get the green light is fantastic,” Chair of Impact100 Wakatipu, Clare Irons, says. “Our total giving over four years is now just shy of $700,000 and we are so looking forward to celebrating our fifth birthday in 2024. “Any of our five finalists would have been worthy winners, and it will be exciting to see the impact the grants have on both KiwiHarvest and Lakes District Museum.”

KiwiHarvest plans to use the money to fund a new refrigerated truck, replacing its old one. The charity rescues 131 tons of food annually which is then redistributed to local charities such as Baskets of Blessing and the Salvation Army, who support approximately 765 people a week with meals. Lakes District Museum is in the process of digitising its precious historical and recent records, to ensure they are preserved and protected. Being available in digital format also increases accessibility. Jennifer Belmont, of the Wakatipu Community Foundation, adds: “The Community Foundation is delighted to have Impact100 be a part of our growing family of initiatives, designed to grow local philanthropy and foster a spirit of community giving. “We look forward to working with the winning projects and their impactful work in the Wakatipu.” The next call for applications from local charities will be in May 2024. The opportunity for women to join and be part of the group closes on 30 April, after which the money available to be granted is determined. “Our events team have already organised a number of events over the next six months for people to come and find out more, and we welcome all women to come along and hear from our growing list of grant recipients.”

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Chopper rescue crews flew 2,121 missions across the lower South Island over 12 months. The Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service, operating from bases in Queenstown and Dunedin, attended 629 accidents, 109 search and rescue missions, 436 medical emergencies, conducted 935 hospital transfers, and a dozen other missions between July 2022 and July 2023. That’s a 27% increase on the previous 12 months. In all, the choppers carried 1,866 patients, providing critical care and rescue to those in need - up 16%. “The uplift reflects changing demographics, new clinical pathways, the increase in activity levels following the easing of Covid restrictions, and enhanced technology that enable more responses in adverse weather conditions,” says Martin Dippie, Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust chair, in the trust’s annual report. The report was presented to Otago Regional Council councillors last week by trustee Stephen Woodhead and Graeme Gale, Managing Director Helicopters Otago Ltd that operates the service. ORC is a major backer of the chopper rescue, providing $350k per year. The service is co-funded by community support and government support. With fundraising and community donations totalling $1.26 million (including ORC), corporate sponsorship of around $118k, as well as interest and investment income, the trust’s revenue hit $1.56m. It also received bequests of $506k. Total expenses, including $977k to the helicopter operator, were $1.1m, leaving the trust with a surplus of $971k, and a total of $5.3m in funds. That’s a healthy position compared to the years of struggle for rescue helicopter services before the new contracts and funding arrangements were introduced, back in 2018.

The trust’s aim is to preserve the capital, for future needs and innovations, while continuing to raise funds for operations. Woodhead told councillors the Trust has an annual funding target of $800,000 pa, plus $400,000 pa contributed by Lakes District Air Rescue Trust. “We are hugely grateful for the generous donations and sponsorship from organisations, community groups, and individuals across the region,” Woodhead says. “This year, we have welcomed Landpower Group Ltd, which owns the CLAAS Harvest Centre network, as our cornerstone Platinum Sponsor, joining others in our family of sponsors. “That support is vital in enabling us to support the teams to bring vital lifesaving care to patients every day and night of the year,” he said. The presentation went on to highlight the significant development of new Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) routes across the region in the past five years, now providing connections through all the main valleys in Otago and Southland, enabling missions to be completed where poor visibility would other preclude flying. “This is really game changing and enables us to get to critically sick patients in poor weather conditions,” Gale told councillors. The trust also bought two new ventilators during the reporting period. ORC Chair Gretchen Robertson said the report reflected the community’s significant and growing reliance on the service that is delivered across the large and geographically challenging area in the lower South Island. “ORC is delighted to support this critical service and is grateful to the teams of pilots and paramedics who are on call 24/7, 365 days of the year to respond to patients across the region,” she said. “We all rely on the world-class service that is delivered in our region, and we thank the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust for its work supporting that service.”

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Dr Josh Evans Josh and his partner recently moved to Queenstown, and he has been blown away by the scenery, the kind nature of the people and the incredible food and wine on offer here. One aspect of dentistry which Josh has a particular interest in is endodontics, or root canal therapy. He is also qualiﬁed to provide facial aesthetic treatments and clear aligner therapy. Josh enjoys a good chat with his patients and getting to know them. Outside of dentistry, Josh enjoys playing golf, travelling, skiing and watching rugby. On weekends, he loves to eat out in local restaurants, or to visit one of Central Otago’s fantastic vineyards.

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Queenstown Lakes, pop. 52,800 By Paul Taylor

Queenstown Lakes’ population grew by an estimated 3,900 people in 12 months, as it once again became New Zealand’s fastest-growing territorial authority area. While its growth figures took at hit over the pandemic years, provisional data released by Stats NZ last week shows it has regained the top spot. The district’s population grew by 8% in the 12 months to July 1, 2023, following lower growth of 1.5% in the same period to July 2022. “This growth was driven by a net international migration gain of 2,500 people, with net internal migration of 1,100 (people moving within NZ) and natural increase of 340 (more births than deaths) making smaller contributions,” estimates and projections manager Michael MacAskill says. There are now around 52,800 living across Queenstown, Wānaka and the surrounding communities within the Queenstown Lakes District Council boundaries. Nationally, the population grew by 2.1% (105,900 people) over the 12 months, a significant increase from the growth of 0.1% in the previous year (5,800 people). Stats NZ breaks down the growth figures to regions and territorial authority areas (local council districts and cities). Selwyn district (5.2%) was the second fastest growing, while Mackenzie district (3.6%), Hamilton city (3.4%), Auckland and Western Bay of Plenty district (both 2.8%), Waikato and Central Otago districts (both 2.6%), Tauranga city (2.5%), and Waimakariri district (2.2%) all beat the national average. These areas all had population gains through net international migration and natural increase, and all but Auckland and Hamilton city had gains through net internal migration. However, MacAskill says a “record 16 out of 67 territorial authority areas experienced natural decrease, or more deaths than births”, over the 12 months. The areas with the largest natural decreases included Dunedin city (190 more deaths than births), Thames-Coromandel district (170 more), Kapiti Coast district (160 more), Nelson city (100 more), Whanganui district (90 more), and Timaru district (80 more). All territorial authority areas with natural decrease, apart from Buller district, still had population growth due to net migration gains. Queenstown Lakes’ growth drove Otago’s regional high growth rate (2.7%). The population grew in all 16 regions, following two years of lower growth when several regions decreased in population. Auckland was the fastest growing region, up 2.8% or 47,000 people, due to net migration figures and some natural increase. “Auckland gained people through international migration, but lost people through internal migration, continuing the pattern since the late 1990s,” MacAskill said. “Otago, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty regions also grew faster than the New Zealand average.” The annual estimates are based on results from the 2018 Census updated for births, deaths, and migration. They are subject to revision after results from the 2023 Census and 2023 Post-enumeration Survey are available.

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Tit bits FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Sweden’s admission into NATO gets closer Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has submitted a protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Turkey’s parliament for ratification, his office said Monday, bringing the Nordic country a step closer to membership in the military alliance. Erdogan had been delaying ratification of Sweden’s membership, accusing Stockholm of being too soft on Kurdish militants and other groups his country considers to be security threats. Turkey also was angered by a series of Quran-burning protests in Sweden. All 31 NATO allies must endorse Sweden’s membership. Turkey and Hungary are the only two allies that have yet to ratify it. AP

Iran: Teen Armita Geravand ‘brain dead’ after hijab incident Iranian teenager Armita Geravand, who was allegedly attacked by the country’s morality police for not wearing the mandatory headscarf earlier this month, was reported “brain dead” last week. The 16-year-old had been in a coma since at least October 4. According the Kurdish-focused rights group Hengaw, which is based in Norway, Geravand was attacked by the country’s morality police while she was riding on the Tehran subway without a headscarf. She suffered severe brain injuries and was hospitalized afterwards. Authorities had claimed Geravand fainted due to low blood pressure. DW

Parasitic worm ‘steals’ genes from its unsuspecting host By exploring this process known as “horizontal gene transfer,” scientists could learn more about how bacteria becomes resistant to medication. Scientists from the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research in Japan recently discovered that the parasite known as the horsehair worm actually “steals” genes from its host in order to control it. This is a process know as “horizontal gene transfer,” which is when two genomes share genetic information non-sexually. Studying this process could help scientists understand how bacteria develop antibiotic resistance though a similar process. Popular Mechanics

Sam Neill reveals blood cancer remission is likely temporary Kiwi actor Sam Neill, the Jurassic Park star has revealed that the treatment that sent him into remission from the rare blood cancer angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma will eventually stop working. “I’m prepared for that,” Neill told the ABC’s Australian Story program, adding that he is not “remotely afraid.” Neill also said that despite his health challenges, which include treatments that feel like going “10 rounds with a boxer,” retirement, the actor says, is “completely out of the question.” Sam Neill Is in remission from cancer and is back working. The 76-yearold actor revealed in May 2022 he had been diagnosed with blood cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy, a treatment that did not work for him. After switching to another type of treatment, Neill’s cancer has been in remission for about a year, but the actor says the remission is not permanent Deadline

NUESTRA VOZ

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¿Cómo obtener tu licencia de conducir? Si vienes llegando al país o llevas mucho tiempo dependiendo del transporte público y decidiste que conducir es tu mejor opción, debes sacar tu licencia de Nueva Zelanda. Para muchos, este trámite puede resultar intimidante, ya que el proceso se hace completamente en inglés y, sobre todo, teniendo en cuenta que el primer “obstáculo” es que acá se conduce por el lado opuesto de lo que estamos acostumbrados. Pero la verdad, es menos complicado de lo que parece. Si ya posees una licencia de conducir de tu país de origen, puedes usarla por 12 meses, siempre y cuando esté traducida. Hay muchas organizaciones que realizan traducciones certiﬁcadas de documentos, como por ejemplo 247translationz.com En Nueva Zelanda hay diferentes clases de licencias, que van desde la Clase 1 (vehículos livianos) hasta la Clase 6 (vehículos pesados), por lo que debes elegir la que se ajuste a tus necesidades y habilidades. La licencia Clase 1 es la que permite conducir autos, campervans (bajo 6000kg), motocicletas scooters (con motor de 50 cc) y vehículos todo terreno. Si quieres conducir un vehículo pesado, como por ejemplo un camión o un tractor, necesitarás sacar una Clase 2,3,4 o 5. Y si deseas conducir una motocicleta, deberás sacar la Clase 6. La clase dependerá del tipo de vehículo pesado que vas a conducer. No obstante, antes de obtener este tipo de licencia, primero debes tener tu Clase 1. El proceso para obtener la licencia consta de tres etapas. Cada una permite conducir, pero con diferentes restricciones: 1. Licencia de Aprendiz (Learner Licence): Debes tener al menos 16 años y pasar un examen teórico sobre las normas de tráﬁco. Tu licencia expirará después de diez años, momento en el cual deberás renovarla si deseas seguir conduciendo. 2. Licencia Restringida (Restricted Licence): Debes tener al menos 16 años y medio, poseer una Licencia de Aprendiz vigente durante al menos seis meses (durante este período, debes conducir bajo supervisión) y aprobar un examen práctico de conducción. 3. Licencia Completa (Full Licence): Debes tener al menos 18 años, tener una Licencia Restringida vigente durante al menos tres, seis, 12 o 18 meses, según tu edad y si has completado un curso aprobado de conducción, y pasar un examen práctico de manejo. Para avanzar en cada etapa debes pasar un examen teórico, práctico y de visión, además de pagar la solicitud y el test correspondiente. Drive (drive.govt.nz) es un sitio web donde puedes encontrar diversas herramientas, información fundamental sobre las reglas del tránsito e incluso pruebas en línea para practicar. Si no pasas un examen, puedes intentarlo nuevamente y solo necesitas pagar la tarifa por el examen. Puedes reservar el exámen teórico online o en el centro AA Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agent, ubicado en Remarkable Motorcycles 27 Glenda Drive, Frankton. Para el trámite debes llevar tu ID, que puede ser tu pasaporte. Encuentra más información detallada sobre licencias y tarifas en el sitio web de Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (nzta.govt.nz). Drive safe! An English version of NUESTRA VOZ is available on lwb.co.nz

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Lost & Found LOST: TWO LAPTOPS - 1). LENOVO CHROMEBOOK, black (serial no PF1SL0M9) in a black cloth 2). Old grey/silver HP with lots of stickers on cover. Both were in a black laptop bag with shoulder straps. The laptop has important IMMIGRATION documents that haven’t been backed up, also photos & education data. Lost on Monday, September 11 between 7pm & 9pm on Shotover Street or Beach Street. A HANDSOME REWARD IS OFFERED. If found or if you have any information please phone 022 419 4571 or email aman.vohra.nz@gmail.com FOUND Unclaimed items sitting at the Police Station, at 11 Camp Street, this week include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Council’s second attempt at Wānaka Airport planning By Sue Wards - Wānaka App

The newly minted Wānaka Airport Liaison Committee (WALC) met recently for the ﬁrst time, heralding a new approach to planning for the airport’s future. The committee’s establishment follows a turbulent period for Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) relationship with the Wānaka community around the airport, but with the committee in place and funds allocated for planning next year, a second attempt at planning the airport’s future is ahead. A bumpy approach QLDC councillors approved the 100-year lease of Wānaka Airport to the QAC in 2017, following consultation during 2016/2017, but the High Court ruled it was unlawful in 2021. Lobby group Wānaka Stakeholders Group (WSG) was the major driver for the court case, but failed in its bid for an order restraining QLDC and QAC from taking any steps to develop and operate Wanaka Airport as a dual capable airport with Queenstown Airport. QLDC then appointed QAC to manage the airport, and “pushed pause” (in the words of former mayor Jim Boult) on plans for development. QLDC said it planned to reflect on the findings and work with councillors and QAC to agree on the next steps for Wānaka Airport. Eventually WALC - which was first recommended 13 years ago - was formed. What now? QLDC has now allocated a budget to begin its second Wānaka Airport master planning process in the 2024-2025 financial year. “This will initially focus on working with stakeholders including the community board, Civil Aviation Authority, airport users, Wānaka Airport Liaison Committee and the wider community to set the scope for the project prior to formal consultation,” QLDC spokesperson Sam White told the Wānaka App. “Setting a timeline for the project will also form part of these initial discussions. Before then, there’s likely to be some minor improvement work at the airport following aeronautical studies completed earlier this year but this will be within the scope of current management arrangements.”

Formal consultation on a new masterplan for Wānaka Airport is likely to begin next year. PHOTO: Supplied

Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board chair Simon Telfer is a member of WALC, which met in August for the first time. Telfer told the Wānaka App the group discussed and revised its terms of reference and “started to build solid relationships between the committee members”. The committee’s responsibility is to review progress on airport development and the master plan, and Simon said he intends to raise this “at every meeting alongside the advocacy I am undertaking as chair of the community board”. Community perspective Telfer said he is starting conversations “about how any future airport development would be funded and the most appropriate governance structure and oversight”. “I believe there is openness to the idea of considering regularly scheduled turbo prop flights to Christchurch and Wellington. The community also values the general aviation services operating out of the airport and that should be protected and enhanced.” Beyond that he did not want to pre-empt what the formal community consultation would end up producing. A QLDC meeting is planned for late January 2024 where the work plan for the year is decided, and Simon expects the masterplan process will begin as soon as possible in the new financial year (June 2024). WSG’s Michael Ross was approached for comment.

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My Life Story

by Sue Fea

JAN RAE

A humble hospitality legend She moved to Queenstown at just 17, spending the next 40 years working her way up the hospitality ladder from hotel housemaid to owner of multiple restaurants. Jan Rae has survived some tough times in the industry, and despite Covid times being among the toughest and most stressful, she’s back out on top. Raised in Gore, Queenstown and Central Otago were always the family’s summer camping holiday stomping ground. That was until 1982 when they camped on the Middleton’s farm at Tucker Beach and teenage Jan decided to stay. She boarded with her uncle and aunt, former Lake County councillor Harry Caldwell, and wife Betty. “It was a whole new world, so exciting.” After her shift at the camera shop, she’d hop in the Shotover Jet passenger van to Arthurs Point, then onto the Shotover Jet which dropped her off at Tucker Beach. “I thought it was pretty cool. It certainly wouldn’t happen today.” Socialising focused on Diggins Bar in the Mountaineer Pub and Eichardt’s. “On a Monday night we’d line up outside Albert’s Nightclub to get in and watch Ski Whizz.” After a stint processing Shotover Jet tourist photos at Chez Maurice Photography, then at Cockburn Design Architects, Jan worked as a housemaid at Lakeland Regency (now Rydges), moving onto the manual switchboard at night. “All calls in or out of the hotel, including wake up calls, needed to be done by the telephonist. We had wires and buzzers and lots of ‘numbers please’.” Jan studied remotely for a Diploma of Hotel Management while there, covering everything from folding linen to accounting. “Everything was so manual and clunky compared to today.” Night audit meant manually counting the tills and adding up mini bar chits from the day shift. She loved the hotel environment, so much so that she married the barman, ﬁrst husband Tony Robertson. Together with local hospitality legend Eileen Todd and another partner, they launched Queenstown’s ﬁrst Japanese restaurant, Minami Jujisei in 1987, just before the 1987 share market crash. “We’d just opened a restaurant and we owed heaps to the bank. Interest rates were between 20 and 28 percent so it was pretty scary, but we managed to survive.” Jan had three jobs to help pay the bills – T&Ski retail by day, Britannia Restaurant waitressing at night and working for free at Minami if needed. “It was a real struggle.”

Jan at the Minami opening in 1987

By 1991 they’d moved Minami from its original site above Wilkinson’s Pharmacy in the Mall to the Mountaineer building. She then worked at St James Apartments and on the pre-opening team at Holiday Inn (now Mecure) in 1989. In 1994 they built the original Boardwalk Seafood Restaurant in Steamer Wharf. “We opened in November 1994 and my daughter, Briellen, was born on January 10, 1995 – my 30th birthday.” By now with partner Alex Boyes, Jan took a break from restaurants in 2000, working for Baxter Brown part-time. Not for long. “Alex said he wanted to buy a restaurant. I didn’t want to go back there so I said, ‘On my terms. I’m not on the roster and we have a day off together,” she smiles. “Soon after, I was standing in Paddy Baxter’s office in September 2001 staring at the Twin Towers terrorist attacks unfolding on TV in horror and saying to Paddy, ‘Will people still come to Queenstown?’” Tourism numbers dropped off that first year. “We lost about $50,000. We were so stressed that we packed a suitcase with some good wines and went to Rarotonga. We sorted ourselves out and came back and thought, ‘We can do this.’” They did, owning four successful restaurants with partners Martin and Megan James. Jan and Alex married in 2018 and then Covid hit in 2020. “We had 100-plus staff and were responsible for them all.” Most stuck with them but staffing shortages really hit last year when those loyal overseas staff headed home. “We came out the other side with three restaurants and 60 staff. We’ve only just managed to get fully staffed.” Buying a seven-bedroom Fernhill staff house, where 11 staff now live, was vital. They were forced to shed one restaurant to survive. “Fat Lamb was our sacrificial lamb.”

From left, Marty, Megan, Jan and Alex at Public’s opening in 2013

Public, Finz and Bella Cucina are still going strong, however, the effects of the past few years took their toll on Jan in January when she suffered a mini stroke from all the long hours. It was time to slow down. “I’m now taking it easier and have good support from people around me. I know when I’m tired and when to say, ‘No’.” She’s recharged and positive about the future with tourist numbers now picking up again. However, her new post-Covid mantra is ‘Care Less’, not Careless’.

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GOINGS ON ABOUT EVENTS - MUSIC - ART THEATRE - AT THE GALLERIES Te Atamira Community Carnival

COMMUNITY 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

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

The Repair Revolution The Repair Revolution is back! Join Sustainable Queenstown for this FREE, feel-good, volunteerbased event. The Sustainable Queenstown Repair Heroes with varied expertise share their skills and knowledge and help you renew, revive, and repair items and keep them out of landﬁll! Keen to volunteer? Contact Neha at rc@sustainablequeenstown.org.nz | 027 373 0149 When: Saturday, 11 November, 10am-2pm Where: St. John Presbyterian Church Hall, Arrowtown (Durham St)

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

TALKS 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

When: Friday, 3 November, 7pm Where: Queenstown Memorial Centre

GJ Gardner Homes & Shotover Primary School Duathlon Youngsters aged from preschool to 13 years are invited to take part in the biking and running race. Grab a mate and compete as part of a team or take up the challenge solo. This is a fun event for kids with some great spot prizes. Mr Whippy, a sausage sizzle and a coffee van will be in attendance, keeping everyone fueled for the morning. Registration takes place from 9am with the ﬁrst race at 10am. There are more details and registration can be found online at eventﬁnda. Money raised goes towards providing an Adaptive Swing for the community.

COMEDY SkyCity Stand Up Comedy Night

SkyCity Casino’s next stand-up comedy nights are locked and loaded with special guests, Ben Hurley one of New Zealand’s ﬁnest success stories and star of 7 Days, Courtney Dawson - the rose between two thorns and Queen of self-deprecating comedy and the man who ensures everyone arrives on time - Paul Douglas as MC. When: Friday, 3 November and Saturday, 4 November at 8pm Where: SkyCity, 16-24 Beach St, Queenstown

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When: Saturday, 4 November, 10am – 1pm Where: Bridesdale Walking Tracks, Hayes Creek Road, Bridesdale

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EVENTS Liger Leadership Academy’s Annual Fundraising Soiree

Liger Leadership Academy is hosting an evening featuring two bespoke performances by the talented Charlotte Graf, Margaret O’Hanlon and their ﬁve piece band. Hosted by the students at Liger Leadership Academy, this event is raising funds to enable Liger student participation in national and international tech competitions and experiences. Tickets are online at Eventbrite. When: Thursday, 2 November, 5.30pm – 10pm Where: Waikākā Church, 1 Coronet Peak Station Road

BUSINESS Breakfast with economist Brad Olsen

The Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association is hosting a business breakfast with nationally renowned Economist Brad Olsen. Brad is the Chief Executive and Principal Economist of Infometrics. He will discuss how economic conditions are shaping up, what the recent election result might mean for the economy, and how this will all inﬂuence our local businesses. More information and to make a booking is available online at infometrics.co.nz/team/brad-olsen When: Thursday 2 November, 8–9.30am Where: The Dishery, 4 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

2023 Queenstown Business Awards

Saturday, 4 November, is the night when all the winners will be revealed. • Who will take out the Supreme winner? • Who will win People’s Choice? • Who is the most excellent in Marketing? • And who will win Community Contribution? With 10 categories, 30 ﬁnalists, and 1 supreme winner – who will it be? This is the business community’s night to celebrate and marvel at all the incredible work our community is doing to thrive and innovate. More information and tickets are online at events.queenstownchamber.org.nz When: Saturday, 4 November, 6-11.59pm Where: TSS Earnslaw, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown

Techstars Startup Weekend

Discover your entrepreneurial spirit in just 54 hours. Techstars Startup Weekend in Queenstown is a fun and exciting event where everyone can learn to be an entrepreneur. Techstars Startup Weekend is on from 10-12 November and is platform to share business start-up ideas, form teams, build products, and launch startups! Register now @startupqueenstownlakes When: Friday, 10 November, 5.30pm - Sunday, 12 November, 8pm Where: Mountain Club, 85 Beach Street, Queenstown

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Arts+Culture Sweet sounds of Neil Diamond come to Queenstown by Jess Allen

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond will roll into Queenstown at the end of November. Australian performer Zac Coombs will be centre stage, alongside a world-class international band, to perform favourites including ‘Sweet Caroline’, ‘Cherry Cherry’, ‘Red Red Wine’ and many more. The show has been specially produced for the theatre and will showcase the work of Neil Diamond – the consummate American singer-songwriter whose deep, resounding voice and timeless tunes have made him one of the world’s most loved and lauded artists. He’s earnt numerous top-ten hits and Grammy awards, and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In the lead role, Coombs is a multi-instrumentalist with a strong performance background and has been touring with the Neil Diamond show since 2021. “I started out going to university in Sydney, Australia, studying a bachelor of music and I also studied a masters of teaching for secondary school – I’m a qualified high school teacher,” Coombs says. “I got offered a job, firstly to work as a solo performer on cruise ships. Specifically at Royal Caribbean International as a solo

performer. So I’ve travelled around the world doing cruise ships and gone to many different countries – everywhere I’ve gone to, Neil Diamond was always a staple artist to be able to cover songs from. I really discovered my love for Neil Diamond songs through working on cruise ships, and that set me up for doing this show quite well.” The show’s ﬁrst tour was in New Zealand in 2021, but it didn’t come to Queenstown that time around. In addition to Coombs, there’s a talented band with members from South Africa, the UK, New Zealand and Australia that will play the wellloved classics. During the show, singing along and dancing is encouraged, as is having fun and enjoying yourself. The show is for all ages and Coombs says it’s not uncommon to see families in the audience, singing along to ‘Sweet Caroline’. “The show is a story and timeline as to the songs that Neil Diamond wrote and the stories that went into writing them. It’s kind of like a history/biography type of show, where I explain a lot of the history behind the songs, how they were written and why they were written. But you can also expect a full costume dress up with me going through several different costume changes. The idea is to have a really good fun night, listening to music. People are free to get up and dance if they wish.” Coombs is based in Sydney, but has been lucky enough to take the show internationally since 2021. In addition to Australia and New Zealand, the show has been across to Singapore and Canada, with their sights set on South Africa next. Coombs wrapped up by saying that everyone who comes to the show will have a fantastic time. “It’s a big nostalgia act and we’re really excited to bring it to Queenstown for the ﬁrst time, but also to do it again in New Zealand for the second time.” Dust off your dancing shoes, get practicing your favourite Neil Diamond tunes, and get ready for a fabulous night. Neil Diamond: The Sweet Caroline Tour will take over Queenstown Memorial Centre on 28 November. More information on the show can be found at showtime.net. au and tickets are available by scanning the QR code or going to premier.ticketek.co.nz

First ever Queenstown Writers Festival 48-Hour Short Story Competition Local writers are invited to feel the fear and do it anyway in a new competition as part of this year’s Queenstown Writers Festival.

“We’re inviting writers to put aside all those things that get in the way of starting, and just begin writing.

Writers will have 48 hours to compose up to 800 words of literary gold, over the festival weekend of 11-12 November, based on prompts released at 5pm on Friday, 10 November.

“The aim is to encourage southern writers to produce a piece they might not have otherwise written.”

The open section will be judged by award winning writer Steve Braunias, with the winner claiming $500 cash and being published in the summer issue of 1964 magazine. Cash prizes and book vouchers will be awarded to winning entries in the Rangatahi section (open to young people in years 9-13) and Tamariki (years 1-8) sections. Tamariki will have a longer period to prepare their work.

Unlike the 48 Hour Film Festival, though, entrants will have a choice in the stimulus they respond to, and the form in which they do so. Open category judge Steve Braunias said he would be looking for characters that say and do things like real people. “I want stories where things actually happen, and one or two beautiful sentences.”

Principal Anna-Marie Chin wants to see more cross-pollination between creative disciplines, and believes imagination is the key to growing our minds.

The Rangatahi section will be judged by award winning screenwriter and author Michael Bennett (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue), with a special Tamariki category will be judged by Queenstown author Jane Bloomﬁeld. Unlike the older sections, Tamariki writers can begin work immediately as the three prompts are now available on the festival website.

“I see this as a platform for people of all ages to challenge themselves.” Having grown up in a world of Sunday morning radio stories such as Thomas the Tank Engine and Bad Jelly the Witch, she wants to encourage young people to use their imaginations to create images and words the way her generation did. “Writing is like a hand sketch. It creates a feeling, and everyone will interpret it differently,” she said. Three prompts will be released on the Queenstown Writers Festival website and via social media at 5pm on Friday, 10 November. Entrants will choose one of the prompts and respond in either ﬁction or nonﬁction form.

Entries must also be submitted by 5pm on Sunday, 13 November.

They will only have the weekend to polish their diamond though, as entries are due on Sunday at 5pm.

More information is available on the Queenstown Writers Festival website: qtwritersfestival.nz

Festival trustee Jen Smart said that often the most interesting ideas were formed under pressure. “We’ve all seen the impressive work produced in the 48-Hour Film Festival – the spirit of this competition is the same.

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Liger Academy fundraiser featuring Tiny Room concerts by Jess Allen

The second annual fundraising soiree for Liger Leadership Academy will take place on Thursday. It will feature two bespoke Tiny Room concerts ‘The Red Queen – Arriving in Wonderland’ performed by Charlotte Graf and ‘You’ll Never Be a Singer’ performed by Margaret O’Hanlon, as well as $20,000 worth of auction items. Liger Leadership Academy is an independent not-for-profit high school in Queenstown. They focus on project-based learning, with children solving realworld challenges and developing leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Last year’s fundraiser was to raise money for some of the students to go on a trip to Liger’s sister school in Cambodia. “It’s an entirely student-run event and it’s funded through auction items and donations,” Christian Belmont at Liger says. “We had some amazing entertainment last year, and then this year we’re stepping it up with the inclusion of Margaret and her entire team with their amazing show. The fundraising this year is going towards sending our students to competitions and off-site experiences. Whether that’s tech competitions or other competitions and experiences that our students can go to outside of Queenstown all of next year.” Much of the legwork has been done by the students – from procuring all the auction items to being the main speakers of the event, greeting visitors at the door and ushering them to their seats, and handing out food and beverages – they’re integral to the event from start to finish. Belmont will introduce the night and O’Hanlon and Graf, who are excited to perform at the event and tell their own stories through performance. “The people from Liger are lovely, and they are fans of our Tiny Room concerts,” O’Hanlon says. “They said that they’d love to do a Tiny Room concert format, which is really chatting with audiences and singing songs around stories, but specifically they wanted Charlotte and I to come up with something no one has seen – something new curated just for them – and also about our stories as performers and how we created what we’re doing in the arts here in Queenstown, and what was our path to that. What was our story?

their potential and recognising what their dreams are and putting that into action, and manifestation. I thought about my own experience, which was very much along the lines of when I was accepted into the school of performing arts, that my welcoming was not so welcome. They basically were like, 'how did you get here?' They were very discouraging and they literally said to me, 'you'll never be a singer, we think you should take up the piano'." There were over 600 students at the school, and O’Hanlon says they weren’t interested in wasting any time. She persevered though and says that her stubbornness was part of what pushed her to do better. When she arrived in New Zealand, she noticed a lack of vocal tutors. “The ones that were here were subscribing to that same old mantra, you either have it or you don’t.” As a nervous child herself, she could also understand that most of what’s holding people back is their nerves. Her performance will take the audience through her personal journey and aims to inspire and empower. Graf’s story is a little different, having never really thought about the performing arts until she moved to Queenstown. She got involved with a play on a social level, which she describes as like falling down the rabbit hole. She got to explore a whole new world of acting and music, which she never knew before. Belmont adds: "The event is going to be pretty amazing. I’m personally really excited for the entertainment and the margaritas from Taco Medic, who have donated a lot of drinks for the night. It’s not just an event for the parents – it’s for folks who are interested in learning more about the academy, if they’ve heard little rumblings and want to learn more about it. Or, if somebody just wants to have a good night on a Thursday.” Tiny Room Concerts & Margaritas will be held at Waikākā Church, 1 Coronet Peak Station Road, on Thursday 2 November. Tickets include margaritas and canapes, with all proceeds going to support Liger students participation in tech competitions and experiences. More information and tickets can be found at eventbrite.co.nz

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Getting them ready…. Arrowtown’s new principal James Rasmussen changes codes By Sue Fea

It’s been a fun transition from Wakatipu High School deputy principal to new Arrowtown Primary School principal for James Rasmussen, who’s already greeted with ‘high fives’ and invitations to play Four Square. The long-time PE teacher was deputy principal Wakatipu High School for nine years, prior to that, six years as deputy principal and six as head of PE at Wellington’s Newland’s College. Fresh from Otago PE School he headed home to Masterton starting out as a sports co-ordinator 26 years ago at Rathkeale College, later completing his teacher training at nights and weekends. He then taught for four years in London, including a year in a young offender’s prison dealing with under 16s. “It definitely made me realise young people need someone to care and love them. Most of these kids hadn’t had that. They’d lived on the streets or been abused.” Already on the Arrowtown School board, he recalled how influential his own intermediate school years were in gaining confidence and instilling a good work ethic. “We’ve done some amazing things at Wakatipu High School, but I thought I’d take up the challenge to leave a legacy to these younger kids.” Fresh from completing his Masters in Education on study leave, serving on the Arrowtown School board helped him understand primary school education and governance. “That sparked my interest.” It’s also nice to lead a school in a community that he’s been part of with his own children attending Arrowtown School. It’s been refreshing to see how many kids get out and active during school breaks since he started on October 15. “It’s not as simple for kids now with cellphones and technology. They’re great, but that can be challenging. They can’t get away from that and have as much down time.” Touch, football, netball, and basketball are popular and the new sport, pickleball, is on every break in the school hall. Rasmussen says his main focus will be ensuring his new charges are well prepared for life beyond Arrowtown School and ready to enter high school in a good place to continue their education. “Every year is important from day one, maintaining that academic focus and passing them on to high school, knowing you’ve done a good job,” he says. “I feel I’ve come from a unique situation, knowing what they need to succeed and do well at high school.” The challenge is ensuring there’s enough resource to provide that, especially for those with higher needs. “We’re often hamstrung due to funding.” Increasingly, education is more than rote learning and knowledge, he says. “It’s about the way we are – our EQ (emotional quotient) and our wider worldly knowledge. Having values like kindness and empathy are incredibly important.” Rasmussen’s started the job with 500 kids on the roll, but the challenge will be losing 95 of those to high school next year. “With those students goes a lot funding, but we will pick up some new entrants so should start the year with about 460.” Increasing living costs make it even more challenging to retain that roll.

New Arrowtown School principal James Rasmussen getting to know some of his new charges in the playground during his ﬁrst week on the job

“I’m really concerned that we can hire teachers who can afford to live here. I’ve seen it at Wakatipu High School. Schools are struggling to recruit staff unless the staff have a partner who can support them. The local rental shortage is a huge problem.” Arrowtown School has money from the sale of a signiﬁcant asset and the board is currently working with the Ministry of Education to ascertain whether it’s permitted to use that for staff housing. “People don’t understand the housing challenges in this district and how desperate people are. That’s what worries me the most, being able to retain and recruit great teachers.” While he will miss the high school teenagers and their energy, especially the older students, Rasmussen says he’s feeling so welcome at Arrowtown School. “It’s a cool vibe. I’m very grateful to lead this amazing school.”

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COMMUNITY NOTES Sisters are doing it at Women’s Shed Queenstown By Sue Fea

Sisters are doing it for themselves at Women’s Shed Queenstown with “overwhelming” numbers, more than 60 creative carpentry queens nailing it already and less than two months since the group’s launch. Founder and tutor, former Auckland builder Alex van Dam is already running eight workshops a week with more than 30 women on her waiting list eager to get started. “I’ve had so many friends ask me to help them build something and I’ve always wanted to teach women how to use power and hand tools.” The move south in March prompted the launch when van Dam wanted a change from building houses commercially. The women start out with introductory courses where they’ve been building planter boxes and bird houses, with the option to advance to a six-week carpentry course, building furniture and the likes. “They’re gaining so much conﬁdence,” she says. Rising living costs are a big incentive, but most of the women, aged from their early 20s to late 50s and working all manner of jobs, say they love being able to make something practical with their hands. Building clients often commented on the detail and level of care displayed by female builders, van Dam says. “There aren’t a lot of women tradies on the tools and I think they do it better.” While a few husbands have offered to teach their wives, it’s a different dynamic in the positive, all female environment, van Dam says. “There’s no judgement if you make a mistake.” She had no idea she’d get such a huge response. “It was really overwhelming. It’s been crazy, but I love it.” They’ve been supported by Southern REAP, and Arrowtown MenzShed members have offered space in their workshop, but they’re fast running out of room. “It’s been amazing getting to know the old boys. They’ve been great.” Until now they’ve been juggling van Dam’s tools, and others kindly sponsored by local and national building suppliers. Funding permitting, she’s hoping to lease some industrial space for the rapidly growing movement next year.

There’s a strong charitable community focus at Women’s Shed and Alex is planning to apply for grant funding to have the ladies work on a tiny house or cabin project, auctioning that off for charity. A former youth worker, she will donate the proceeds to Mike King’s youth mental health initiatives. “A lot of the women want to learn how to build within the NZ Building Code and do their own renovations.” Eventually van Dam, who’s worked extensively with youth, wants to connect with Wakatipu High School to assist in any way she can. In 2018 she took a 15-year-old boy to Thailand to build a house for Habitat for Humanity and she’d love to do a trip with a group of women and youth from here sometime. Next month (November) Women’s Shed will be building a food pantry for Queenstown Harvest Gardens. To get in touch see: Women’s Shed Queenstown on Facebook or @womensshedqueenstown

WHS Seniors Cricket Tour Fundraiser The Senior Wakatipu High School Cricket team is headed to Sri Lanka in April next year. Sri Lanka is a country rich in cricketing history. It has been described as the best place in the world to visit and play cricket. It will also provide the WHS cricket team the opportunity to experience sport in a different country under different conditions, whilst making new friends and new experiences along the way. The boys will be also engaging in community work at the Foundation of Goodness and helping teach English to children in the local village. The team is currently fundraising with two events coming up in November. Up ﬁrst is a SpeedQuiz evening at the memorial Hall on this Friday 3 November. This night will be similar to the Jingo night held a couple of years ago. We had approximately 200 guests and it was a lot of fun for all those that attended. Secondly, is a golf day at the Arrowtown golf course on Monday the 20th of November where teams of four play off in an Ambrose format. For more or make a booking see facebook.com/WHSCrickettour

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Whakatipu Wilding Control Group Ben Lomond Project This is a volunteer event which will run over an almost two week long period, with free gondola & heli transport and a time-slot of your choosing. WCG, are planning a large-scale wilding control operation in the Ben Lomond Basin on the periphery of the WCG Adopt a Plots, while we’re set up for contractors, we have this one-off opportunity to involve volunteers. Skyline auctioned off the proceeds of decommissioned gondolas and donated the proceeds to charity – with WCG being a recipient. The $50k donation from the gondola cabin sale is funding this operation to help protect the iconic Ben Lomond basin. What is this event? • There is a window of opportunity, while chainsaw and heli contractors are carrying out wilding control in the area anyway, for individuals, businesses, groups and families to volunteer a morning’s work using hand tools to lop smaller wilding pines in the Ben Lomond basin to protect the ancient Beech Forests, golden tussock lands and alpine herb-ﬁelds. It is much more effective to save native plants than it is to go through the labour intensive job of growing and planting natives. • This is an ideal opportunity for our community to inspire friends/family/ colleagues and to build a free outdoor activity with suggested themes around xmas/team building/supporting conservation.

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VACANCIES 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

What we offer:

• Competitive pay • A great work culture with �lexibility and respect • Staff Parking

Feel free to stop by with your CV and speak to David or Megan. Otherwise, all email enquires to: Megan, HR/Head keeper Housekeeper@theglebe.co.nz

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

EXECUTIVE CHEF – MILLENNIUM HOTEL EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER – COPTHORNE HOTELS ROOM ATTENDANT/RELIEF HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPERVISORs F&B ATTENDANTS - KITCHEN ATTENDANTS

Need someone now? There are currently over 300 willing job seekers ready to work in teh Queenstown area. Advertise your job at jobfix.co.nz

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

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VACANCIES

Ph: 03 409 2800 info@qmg.co.nz jobfix.co.nz

Joiners Wanted We are currently seeking a licensed

DUTY MANAGER or FRONT OF HOUSE SUPERSTAR

wanting to take the next step... All the usual requirements: must hold a valid work visa, speak ﬂuent English and of course have a Duty Managers cert or being willing to obtain one. Send CV’s to manager@smithscraftbeer.co.nz or apply in person and speak to Madi or Chris.

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• 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

Looking for experienced cafe staff to join our team!

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

Check out our instagram @marmoladacafeqt to get an impression of our lovely cafe Email marmoladacafe@yahoo.com if interested. We also have roles available at our cafe in Frankton, Odelay.

NOW HIRING DANCERS

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

Full Time Hairdresser Role at Frankton Hair Studio Apply Now. We're looking for full or part time hairdresser for our amazing team here at Frankton Hair.

Brush Hand / Labourer

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

PART-TIME HEALTH & SAFETY ADMINISTRATOR Advantage Plumbing is looking for a health and safety administrator for two days a week. Responsibilities: − Health and Safety − Answer phone calls and Log jobs − Respond to emails and correspondence − Provide general administrative support as needed This position offers flexible hours and is ideal for someone seeking part-time work. If you have previous administrative experience and possess excellent organizational and communication skills, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and availability to enquiries@advantageqt.co.nz

We are looking for a Painter’s Labourer/ Brushhand for either short or long term work starting immediately.

CHEF

Duties include ﬁlling, sanding, masking, cleaning and general labour duties.

$30 to $40 per hour

Reputable company offering casual or fulltime work.

Farelli’s by Giovi is a highly regarded local Italian restaurant located in The Steamer Wharf, Queenstown. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a small team with a focus on homemade pasta & pizza in fast paced kitchen. We require an experienced professional to join the team – A minimum of 2 years exp in an a la carte kitchen with a passion for Italian food. Ability to run a busy kitchen during service. Must be in New Zealand and able to start ASAP. Nights only, excellent $$, depending on experience. References essential. This position requires excellent presentation and personality, with a happy to help attitude. Become of the Giovi family and grow with the business! Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Email CV or for further information info@giovifinefood.co.nz

Decent hourly rate. Working in the Queenstown area. Phone Greg on 027-510-3265 for more info or enquiry.

TIG WELDER Workshop based in Cromwell. Min 5 years experience Must have great communication skills and be reliable and organised. Great small busy team environment. This is a full-time, permanent position and applicants for this position should have a NZ drivers’ licence, NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa Send us your CV today to paul@sle.nz

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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

Ph: 03 409 2800 info@qmg.co.nz jobfix.co.nz environments both indoors and out, is essential for learning, this is for you! We work as a cohesive team, but we also recognise that individual talents and interests are golden!

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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.

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

• 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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VACANCIES

INTERMEDIATE/SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Make your mark on the Queenstown accounting landscape A leading, global business, with a strong local presence, in one of the world’s most desirable locations...Queenstown! We’re wanting to bring another qualified accountant to work with us in our modern Queenstown offices, located at 5 Mile, Frankton. We are offering a unique opportunity to make your mark in the Queenstown accounting landscape. With a genuine mix of accounting and advisory services, you’ll be supported in your career goals with a tailormade growth plan.

THE ROLE You will work alongside our high calibre clients, to plan for sustainable growth, identifying their business needs, shaping a plan for the future and putting it into action. The focus is on growth and harnessing the relationship with our clients not solely compliance. Ideally you will be CA qualified or studying towards it and with a minimum 3 years’ experience in a CA environment. At BDO we value not only technical capability; commercial acumen, initiative and honesty are respected and developed here. Before you apply, you must have the right to live and work in New Zealand. Full details on our Careers page at bdo.nz/en-nz/careers or send your CV and cover letter direct to Kat Abery at BDO - kat.abery@bdo.co.nz

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

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

APPLY NOW

Scan QR or email justin@airspresso.co.nz

WE’RE HIRING! Based in Five Mile, Frankton, we’re looking for all levels of hospitality staff to join the team at our busy locals pub. Send your CV to info@thepub.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:

• Sales Consultant • Accountant • F&B Attendants • Senior Launchmaster • Host – TSS Earnslaw • Retail Assistant (Walter Peak)

• Team Leader – Penguin Keeper (Christchurch) • Hägglund Driver – Christchurch • Sales Consultant (Te Anau/Manapouri) • Local Sales Executive & Sales Consultant (Te Anau) • Retail Coordinator - Fiordland (Te Anau)

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

APPLY TODAY! EMAIL: Your CV to recruitment@imperiumcollection.com STOP BY: Drop off your CV and meet us in person! FIND OUT MORE: www.imperiumcollection.com

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