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No 926

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Back to basics It’s not a HOUSING problem, it’s a PEOPLE problem. There are simply too many people trying to live in the finite area of the Wakatipu region with its constrained resources. Any area can only accommodate a certain number of people in a comfortable way, so there needs to be some serious control over the growth for housing and land use. Sure, we can build high rise apartments to increase density but that’s not the New Zealand-style of living, and the culture that we’ve built our lives on over the past one-and-a-half centuries. Such measures will dilute our standard of living and our way of life. Too often we hear the saying: “I liked the place so much, I stayed”. ALL VISITORS CAN’T STAY. We don’t have the space or resources. It’s best that 99% leave footprints and just take photos – then go back to their home, wherever they came from. Then, we need to ensure that the people who live here can afford to live. It’s expensive here, compared to other parts of NZ, and definitely an unbalanced scenario for people with essential trades and disciplines. The realistic minimum wage needs to be about $40 per hour, not $18-$20. Perhaps we need a ‘Wakatipu loading’ similar to ‘London loading’, where there is higher remuneration to off-set the higher living costs. A colleague once told me, (a few years ago!) that all the service workers need to go on strike for about a fortnight, bringing the region to a standstill, until they are paid remuneration that sustains a realistic comfortable living. It is a crude and hard but valid point. The tourists would then consequently need to pay for the privilege of visiting this region. Another way would be a three-tiered cost system, sloping upwards from locals, to domestic tourists, and then international tourists, so that locals were exempt from the high costs that cover service industry wages. It would be difficult to administer but it would be the fairest system. It’s the visitors that need to pay, not the locals for living and working here. There are other issues that people often neglect that need addressing for us to come back to bare basics. I believe our core values in NZ have become blurred and diluted. Contrary to what some people may think, or have idealistic opinions or beliefs, in NZ our core values include a Christian society. It’s what our laws are based on. The building block of our society is the family unit and our main national language is English. Such values have kept us in good stead for over 180 years. There has been a fair proportion of locals within the past few years who have left the Wakatipu for more desirable and normal NZ communities. They had exhausted their tolerance. Roger Petersen

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Flowers placed at Queenstown Cemetery following Friday’s whakawātea ceremony

Cemetery restoration begins By Paul Taylor

“These are our people, tread lightly as you go.” That was the message from Councillor Craig Ferguson to contractors about to begin the painstaking work to restore Queenstown Cemetery. Ferg, speaking at a whakawātea ceremony on Friday, said there were many old friends of everyone resting at the sacred site, such as Queenstown rafting guide Keith Haare, known as Chief, and body piercer Dave van der Camp. “Today, we start to put your house in order,” he said. Some 207 of the 1,643 plots at the cemetery were damaged during a storm on 21 September, when substantial rainfall brought a torrent of water and debris down from the Ben Lomond Reserve. Much of the debris was from recent forestry work to clear a path for Skyline’s new gondola and for a fire break. Ferg told the audience of families, contractors, dignitaries and council staff that it had been a complex task to get to this stage, where workers could begin on site, while ensuring their safety. “I’ve seen firsthand the mahi, the work of QLDC staff since this emotional event occurred. Thanks to you all for the care and dignity you’ve all shown and will continue to show.” Over the past month, the risk on the hills above the cemetery, off Brecon Street, has been mitigated.

Work now beings preparing the larger debris for removal, followed by silt and smaller debris removal later this month. Then, in December and January, detailed cleaning and restoration of the headstones and monuments themselves will begin. All the damage is above ground. QLDC parks officer for cemeteries and heritage, Tarsy Koentges, told Lakes Weekly Bulletin the contractors will clear different parts of the site in different ways. “We’ve marked out the area with stakes. In some places, they will be able to bring in small diggers, the same that would be used to prepare plots so not something you wouldn’t usually have in that space. We’ve marked safe passageways for them. “But in other areas, which are marked out, we have hand clearance only.” The preparation work has been greatly aided by the fact the cemetery has been GPS mapped beforehand, including ground penetrating radar, providing a detailed diagram of where the plots were located, even unmarked graves. Once the majority of the debris has been removed, Koentges says the council would like families and the community to be able to help with detailed cleaning and restoration. She plans to keep everyone informed all the way through. She told the audience, being part of the restoration work has been “a moving and humbling experience” and in the face of the devastation there has been “beautiful moments of gratitude and connection”, through the graciousness of the families and the commitment of councillors and staff to make things right. Kāi Tahu’s Paulette Tamati-Elliffee led Friday’s ceremony, which included the signing of some beautiful waiata, while Wakaktipu Community Presbyterian Church minister Ian Guy and Anglican Parish of Wakatipu vicar the Rev’d Dr Michael Godfrey also gave heartfelt speeches.

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The first wave of Amway China delegates arrive at Wakatipu Grill at Hilton Queenstown

Amway returns to Queenstown By Sue Fea

A massive incentive group of 4,300 Chinese salespeople is descending on Queenstown in waves over six weeks for lavish five-day tours, estimated to inject $28m into our economy. Almost 10,000 of Amway China’s top achievers are visiting New Zealand over the next few months, for rewards programmes in Queenstown, Auckland and Rotorua. The first wave, including several multi-millionaires, arrived in Queenstown last week. Amway has completely hired out Hilton Queenstown’s 220-room main hotel and 98-room Kawarau Hotel – 318 rooms, as well as the 130-seater Grill Restaurant and 80-seater Stacks. Queenstown Ice Arena has been transformed for a grand gala event, like a mini-Olympic Games opening extravaganza, with all the glitz and glamour of a large scale on-ice Disney show. Australian designer, John Schryver, of Encore Event Technologies, and his tech team have been developing the themed concept for the multi-million dollar show for a year now. All 120 panels and boards around the edge of ice have been removed. “We’ve built tiered scaffold, grandstand-style seating on the edges of, and around, the ice perimeter where guests will enjoy a banquet meal while leading NZ figure skaters and other top entertainers perform amid a phenomenal LED light show,” Schryver says. “The skaters will get up close and personal with the guests on the ice. We’ve built little remote-control platforms that are automated and motorised. Each entertainment act will arrive onto the ice stage on these to perform, moving through high-tech graphics of dramatic light and sound that will bring the various evening themes of earth, wind, fire, and ice to life. A 3D mountain will erupt lava that freezes over the ice as skaters, Strings of Fire playing flaming violins, Vospertron – robotic neon dance performers, and headliner act, Mandarin singing Laurence Larson all bring that special ‘wow factor’ to the four-hour, choreographed event. Queenstown’s TomTom Productions have been a great help rigging up the lighting and sound, Schryver says.

The first gala event was on Friday, 3 November, with one held every four nights until December 5, each catering for 500 and a VIP table of government officials, Mayor Glyn Lewers and the president and vice president of Amway China. A group of eight skaters, led by NZ Olympic Figure Skating Champion Douglas Gerber and Queenstown’s Elena Larkhonova has been rehearsing for weeks, while a team of about 15 chefs working for In2Food Catering has been prepping ahead for several weeks. For owner Andy Thompson, it’s second time around after his Queenstown company catered for the last big Amway incentive group in 2018. “There will be about 50 of us working on each of the nine gala dinners over the six weeks with a big focus on NZ produce, including seafood, local lamb and salmon served up on shared platters.” It’s second time around for the Hilton too and general manager Chris Ehmann says it’s a great reflection of Queenstown that Amway wanted to return. “They’re taking over the hotel and we’ll just adapt.” Both Grill Restaurant and Stacks are closed to the public for six weeks. Eforea Spa is still open. Ehmann says Amway is obviously bringing some big spend into Queenstown across all sectors with 80 pellets of kit arriving the week prior to decorate and set up for the various lavish events. The guests will be enjoying the usual Queenstown activities, like Milford Sound, jetboating, Skyline and the Earnslaw and it’s understood there’s a bike ride planned from Lake Pukaki to Mount Cook. Destination Queenstown CEO Mat Woods says the Amway group is staying longer this time with more free time so will likely inject even more into the local economy. “The Chinese borders reopened in February and we’re now seeing some good FIT [flexible independent travellers] numbers coming back out of China.” Prior to 2020, China was New Zealand’s second largest market, and contributed over $1.7 billion to New Zealand’s economy.

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Sky high prices for Lakeview By Paul Taylor

Penthouses in the Lakeview development above Queenstown CBD will set you back between $9 million and $20 million. Sotheby’s International Realty New Zealand has begun marketing property in the planned upmarket apartment blocks, in the first stage of the billion-dollar development on the 10ha former camping ground. The top floor five-bedroom property, which spans 475sqm including a 37sqm balcony with views of Lake Wakatipu, is expected to fetch around $20m, while there’s also four-bed options. Sub-penthouses are guided at $8m-9m, while if you just want half-a-floor lower down, that will cost between $8m and $8.5m. Even the two and three-bedroom apartments are only for the very well heeled, costing between $2m and $5m, while studios and one-beds are guided at $750k to $1.5m. The marketing material for Roto Te Taumata | Lakeview, sent to an exclusive mailing list, also includes a ‘short term rental appraisal’- effectively how much you’ll earn from Airbnb. They range from $450 per night for a 30sqm one-bed to $2,200 per night for a three-bedroom 127sqm apartment. The penthouses aren’t listed in the appraisal. For comparison, Eichardt’s 240sqm The Penthouse, was $10k per night when launched in 2017, while luxury houses in Queenstown Lakes are listed at more than $20k per night. Lakeview has proved to be a controversial development, mainly for the deal Queenstown Lakes District Council stuck with the consortium of developers, which includes Australian firm 94 Feet, Centuria Capital Group, Britomart Hospitality Group, and architects Monk Mackenzie. They plan to deliver 450 residential apartments and 96 co-living units over the next 12 to 15 years, along with 600 hotel rooms in three hotels, and around 10,000sqm of commercial and retail space. Queenstown Lakes District Council stands to make $27 million over the coming years, as well as 50% of the development’s “super profits”, although that has not been detailed fully in public. QLDC would have realised more profit but it as part of the deal it is also preparing the land and infrastructure, and the costs skyrocketed after asbestos was found on the site. The current budget is $70m.

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Queenstown Lakes mayor Glyn Lewers says he’s pleased the developer is making initial steps to engage with the market. “The material is consistent with the Developer’s master development plan, that has been assessed against the project objectives and approved by QLDC,” he says. “The first stage (Roto Collection) has a mix of over 200 apartments as well as 79 co-living units. Not all will be premium penthouse apartments. This will provide for the intensification sought via Plan Change 50 including a variety of price points.” Lewers points to a recent Audit, Finance and Risk committee report which says the benefits of Lakeview have always been seen as broader than pure financial return, rather as support for the CBD and economy.

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By the end of the development, spending will generate annual economic impacts equal to regional GDP of $100m, employment for 1,800 people and household incomes of $52m, it says. The council also elected to credit 5% of its Lakeview land receipts to the Queenstown Community Housing Trust and retain the 1ha Lynch Block, potentially for worker accommodation and/or affordable housing. The civil works are scheduled to be completed and handed over in the first quarter of 2024, with construction beginning soon after. Stage 1 should be completed by late 2026.

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Country Lane, Canyon Brewing and Active Adventures win big at Queenstown Business Awards Winners of the 2023 Queenstown Business awards were announced at a special awards ceremony held Saturday night, at Walter Peak High Country Farm. Over 200 businesspeople attended the ceremony to celebrate the best in Queenstown business. Comedian Nick Rado kept the crown entertained throughout the ceremony and a very special guest ‘Mist’, one of Walter Peaks working dogs delivered the envelope with the Supreme winner’s name to the stage, much to the surprise and delight of the crowd. New awards entrant and Best Emerging Business finalist Country Lane Queenstown took out the coveted ‘People Choice’ award, and Canyon Brewing won the special Air New Zealand mentorship prize, winning a day of inspiration and learning with Air New Zealand’s senior leadership team. “It was amazing to see so many businesses get together and celebrate their achievements” says Sharon Fifield, Queenstown Business Chief Executive, “The awards are only held every two years so it’s a very special accolade for the finalists and winners to have the hard work they put into their business each and every day recognised.”

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The winners are: Best Emerging business, sponsored by Findex • Mountainwatch Travel Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion, sponsored by QLDC and Welcoming Communities • RealNZ Excellence in Sustainable and Regenerative Business Practice, sponsored by Destination Queenstown • Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa Excellence in Innovation, sponsored by Beca • Outback New Zealand. Excellence in Community Contribution, sponsored by Queenstown Airport • Headlight Excellence in Marketing, sponsored by Shotover Creative • Medrecruit Excellence in People & Capability, sponsored by Southern Institute of Technology / Te Pūkenga • Active Adventures Excellence in Strategy and Business Solutions, sponsored by 2degrees • First Table Excellence in Customer Experience, sponsored by QT Queenstown • Altitude Tours People’s Choice, sponsored by Mountain Scene • Country Lane Queenstown Air New Zealand Mentorship prize • Canyon Brewing 2023 Supreme Winner • Active Adventures “A huge congratulations to all the deserving finalists and winners. You are all an inspiration to the business community” says Sharon Fifield, Queenstown Business Chief Executive.

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

Did you watch the World Cup Rugby final on Sunday morning? Yes

Yes - 67% No - 33%

Do you feel more confident about the country's direction with a change in government? Unsure

Yes

Yes - 36% No - 24% Too early to tell - 36%

Too early to tell

Unsure - 4% No

Do you agree that more urban apartments near transport hubs is an answer to the affordable housing crisis? Unsure

Yes

Yes - 60% No - 20% Unsure - 20%

Have you noticed any decrease in the cost of fresh vegetables at the supermarket? Unsure Yes

Yes - 20% No - 69% Unsure - 11%

Do you agree that a third entrant is needed in the supermarket sector following the collapse of Supie? Unsure

Yes

Definitely - 61%

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No, the collapse proves that NZ is too small - 12% No

Unsure - 27%

There were 184 respondents this week. If you would like to take part: you can sign up on the LWB Facebook page.

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LAKES WEEKLY BULLETIN TEVIOT VALLEY (10TH) ANNUAL GARAGE SALE TRAIL

Millers Flat, Ettrick and Roxburgh Saturday 11th November 8am. 40 garage sales this year. All proceeds go to our LOCAL fund TEVIOT VALLEY KIDS Come along to our Valley and enjoy the wonderful hospitality we have to offer... bargains galore Maps selling from 7.30am at Millers Flat Tavern, Freshchoice Roxburgh and Ettrick Gardens and Café See you on the 11th Nov

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Community NEW TO THE AREA OR GOT MORE time on your hands & looking to give back to your community? Altrusa International Qtwn is looking for volunteers just like you to join our women’s charitable & service org. supporting our local community. Want to know more? Email: president.queenstown@altrusa.org.nz or message us on Facebook.com/AltrusaQueenstown WHAKATIPU DRIVE MY LIFE ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS to become mentor buddies to help our vulnerable people achieve their drivers licence. If you are interested or have any questions contact Louise Ward louise@reap.co.nz SPCA OP SHOP – 51 GORGE RD. Open Monday – Saturday 9.00 – 5.00. Pre-loved goods and clothing at great prices. Help support the ongoing work done by the SPCA. Your old goods, or your time, could help save a life. Accepting donations (no electrical at the moment) and volunteers now. Volunteers wanted!

LAWN MOWING SERVICE Operating in Queenstown Ride On Mowing, Lifestyle Properties, Any property big or small, Push Mowing, Weedeating, Spraying. Phone Matt Lawton 02041211923 mlmowingservices@gmail.com CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF EMMA MARIE MCGRATH (CURLEY) 13.04.1982 – 19.10.2023 1pm Saturday, 11 November 2023. Holy Family Catholic Church, 154 Aubrey Road, Wanaka. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Salvation Army would be greatly appreciated. For further information, contact Tanya: 027 386 4553.

Everything Else QUEENSTOWN DHARMA CENTRE, 12 LAKE ST. WED (8 Nov), @ 6:30pm, “Nurturing Peace” with Grant Rix; SUN (12 Nov), @ 10am, “Cultivating Awareness Practice” followed by “Social Sunday.” All sessions are free with dana for the centre/teacher gratefully accepted. For session details, see dharmacentre.org.nz or FB. SUSTAINABLE QUEENSTOWN’S REPAIR REVOLUTION COMES TO ARROWTOWN. Saturday 11th November 10am-2pm St. John’s Church Hall. Bring your broken treasures and let our repair heroes help you renew, revive and repair them- save them from landfill. First in, first served, free/koha. THE SWEET CAROLINE TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO Neil Diamond, putting all those well-loved classics back on stage and in the spotlight, showcased by a world-class international band and produced especially for the theatre. Queenstown Memorial Centre, Tuesday 28th Nov 2023, 8pm. Tickets from premier. ticketek.co.nz ARROWTOWN RSA: ARMISTICE DAY REMEMBRANCE SERVICE, SATURDAY 11th November 2023 at the Memorial on Soldiers Hill, Durham Street, Arrowtown. Parade to assemble in the carpark at 10.45am QUEENSTOWN MARATHON IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS. WITH over 10,000 runners ascending on Queenstown, we need volunteers so the event runs smoothly. Roles are available Friday 17th Nov and Saturday 18th Nov including Car parking assistants, Finish area set up, Registration assistants, Start line set up & support, Athlete bag collection and Course marshals. All volunteers receive a free Skyline Gondola season pass, tshirt and lunch/snacks. If you can help email volunteer.queenstown@ ironman.com INTRO TO SEWING. DID YOU KNOW MOST of the items you have in your daily life are sewn? Just have a look! Clothes, bags, shoes, furniture, cushions and more. Come learn how to sew with us in our next Intro to Sewing Morning class! 4 weeks from Nov 14th @ 9:15am, 108 Spence Road, Lower Shotover. Book here: www.tikkistudio.com ARROWTOWN CHRISTMAS MARKET SUNDAY 19 NOVEMBER, ATHENAEUM Hall 9.30am-4pm. A fine selection of NZ made products for your Christmas shopping needs. Contact arrowtownplunketmarket@gmail.co.nz for more info. Sites available. Supporting Whakatipu Plunket.

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DO YOU HAVE REPAIR SUPERPOWERS? LOVE COMMUNITY events? Sustainable Queenstown are seeking VOLUNTEER FIXERS AND EVENT CREW for upcoming Repair Cafes. Contact Scott rc@sustainablequeenstown.org.nz. Make our community a better place one fixed item at a time!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “THE REWARD FOR work well done is the opportunity to do more.” - Jonas Salk

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LAKES WEEKLY BULLETIN Private jets parked at Queenstown Airport

Private jet boom By Sue Fea

Some of the world’s wealthiest people will be jetting into Queenstown over the next six months with most luxury lodges and five-star accommodation already either booked out or heavily booked until early April. Queenstown Corporate Jet Services owner Peter Van Dyk is bracing himself for another busy summer. Record numbers of jets arrived between July 2022, when the borders reopened, and May this year. “They just kept coming during that eight months,” he says. “We managed about 350 private jets through Queenstown in that time. It’s the busiest it’s been since I started 33 years ago.” While the Russian oligarchs had dropped off, the Americans, Australians and a few European private jets still landed in Queenstown. Van Dyk usually doesn’t know they’re coming until about 10 days ahead and with the average private Ultra-Long Range jet costing around $80m his clients tend to be extremely well heeled, many of them likely billionaires in their various industries. Many stay in luxury lodges, booking months in advance. “The lodges and upmarket transport companies say they’re flat out right through summer with bookings coming out their ears,” Van Dyk says. The average stay usually ranges from four days to a fortnight, and while Van Dyk prides himself on being extremely discreet, there are no doubt some well-known names among them. With luxury lodges locally estimated to cost anything from $2000 to $4000 a night, it would be nothing for this market to splash a few hundred thousand on a short stay in Queenstown. Customs and MPI come to Van Dyk’s base at Queenstown Airport so there’s no waiting in line.

There’s such an increase in demand to acquire private jets worldwide that he’s been told there’s a four-year wait to get one. “I think they see it as a healthier, safer option than commercial airlines with Covid still spreading, and more secure,” Van Dyk says. “They also avoid the queues.” Van Dyk’s company, managed locally by Vickie Hill, operates like a kind of aviation concierge. “We’re their agents here. We pay all their bills into New Zealand and out, transport, catering and fuel. Raeward Fresh Queenstown does a great job catering VIP food for us, and we also get guests’ laundry done.” A large, state-of-the-art Bombardier Global 7500 – the newest toy off the block, just left Queenstown heading back to Australia late last month and he’s seen a few new Gulfstream 700s lately too. “The corporate Australian and NZ jet market has grown significantly.” Queenstown and Auckland are his busiest ports with some clients opting to fly to Auckland commercially then charter a jet to Queenstown. Private jet or not it’s looking like a record summer season for Queenstown’s upmarket lodges and hotels with a very attractive low NZ dollar attracting large numbers of Americans. “Bookings are strong right through the summer season and enquiries are still coming in,” Matakauri Lodge’s Damien Brown says. “It’s a popular time for the Northern Hemisphere market and we have a longstanding relationship with many of those guests.” Bookings are up on last year – with around 70-80% from the US, and Brown believes that with the terrible trouble and unrest overseas many guests will be looking to NZ as a safe destination. Other bookings are from Australia, Asia, and the United Arab Emirates. High end travelers normally do a summer circuit staying in a number of NZ’s luxury lodges. Rees Hotel CEO Mark Rose says he’s heavily booked from even earlier this year, December 20, through into April and local lodges are pretty much full too. “It’s crazy busy. I think it will be the biggest I’ve had, record numbers, definitely underpinned by that high end US market and driven by the strong US dollar,” he says. “Last year, people came and Queenstown had some frustrations with service levels due to staff shortages. Prices are up around the world so we will have to be on our game this year.” Delays at Auckland Airport would be a good place to start, he says.

Queenstown Airport private jet arrivals 2019 - 143 private jets (busiest months were January, February, March) 2022 - 243 private jets (busiest October, November, December) 2023 - 143 in first six months Matakauri Lodge, which hosted Prince William and Princess Kate, back in 2014

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“El básquetbol es mi amor” En Queenstown hay diversas formas de unir a la comunidad y muchas alternativas para mantenerse activo de manera entretenida. Una de ellas es el básquetbol, un deporte sin duda exigente, pero que a la vez aporta numerosos beneficios tanto para nuestra salud física como mental. Oriundo de la ciudad 9 de Julio en Argentina, Mauro Cabalcabue se ha entregado por completo a este deporte, desde su participación en una comisión de básquet en su ciudad, hasta su certificación como entrenador y compromiso con el desarrollo del básquetbol femenino en su país. Un testimonio de su dedicación y deseo de compartir su amor por el básquetbol con otros. Mauro llegó a Nueva Zelanda hace poco más de un año, luego de vivir en Estados Unidos. Encontró trabajo en Queenstown y pocos meses después trajo a su familia. Su primera actividad fue buscar gente que compartiera su gusto por jugar. Y tras obtener su visa de trabajo, decidió concretamente formar el “Cobras Basketball Club Queenstown”. La respuesta que obtuvo en la convocatoria fue totalmente inesperada, pero muy positiva. “Empecé a convocar por grupos de Facebook de latinos y se llenó”, cuenta. Al poco tiempo, el club comenzó a entrenar y participar en torneos. Con la iniciativa ya en marcha, la práctica mostró que muchas mujeres carecían de experiencia en comparación con los hombres, lo que a veces generaba frustración en los juegos mixtos. Por esta razón, decidió armar un equipo femenino, ya que “me parece que es un lindo espacio para correr, divertirse y aprender algo nuevo. Y como les dije a muchas de las que empezaron: la que se enamora, se va a enamorar fuerte del básquet y la que no obviamente lo va a abandonar, pero yo daré todo de mí para que sea la primera opción, se enamoren fuerte del básquet”. Sobre la importancia de crear un ambiente inclusivo y accesible a través del deporte, Mauro destaca que “me encontré con una comunidad latina muy receptiva a las propuestas. En Estados Unidos sufrí mucha discriminación por parte de la comunidad latina, pero acá no, acá se prenden”. El básquetbol ayuda a aumentar la resistencia, desarrolla la habilidad motriz, la agilidad física y mental, la coordinación, cuida el sistema cardiovascular y mejora la rapidez de reflejos. Además, disminuye el estrés, libera endorfinas y fomenta el trabajo en equipo y el compañerismo. Si te entusiasma participar, seas experto o amateur, los entrenamientos son en Queenstown Events Centre: lunes entre 19:00-20:00 horas para hombres; miércoles 18:00-19:30 horas para mujeres, y miércoles 19:30-21:00 horas para hombres. La actividad es gratuita y sólo se recauda dinero entre todos para alquilar la cancha. La historia de Mauro nos muestra cómo compartiendo su pasión por el básquetbol, ha formado una hermosa comunidad deportiva. “No concibo mi vida sin el básquet, soy un fanático del básquetbol amateur y de lo que genera. Siempre digo que me enamoré del básquet y es mi amor”. Mauro Cabalcabue – Entrenador Contacto: +64 27 330 3067 An English version of NUESTRA VOZ is available on lwb.co.nz

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Tim Hunter always wanted to fly and fly high he did, not only in airplanes but in a 40-plus year tourism and aviation career. Raised in Dunedin, the son of an Otago University Professor of Medicine, Tim went to boarding school at 11, first Waihi, then Christ’s College. He loved the outdoors, tramping, rock climbing, kayaking and mountaineering, as an instructor for the College’s fifth form Venture Group. “I’d always loved aircraft and wanted to become a licenced aircraft engineer, but my father insisted that university come first. When I got there, I got a job in a gas station and secretly started learning to fly.” Working weekends funded flying lessons, just $22 an hour with an instructor and $11 solo. By his second year at uni he had his private pilot’s licence, his father by now well aware he’d lost the battle. Clocking up his flying hours in Auckland while working on the ground for Air New Zealand, Tim gained his commercial pilot’s licence and multi-engine ratings in 1982. His dad was right in one respect. A BA Honours in Economics got him into Air NZ’s graduate training programme, from where he advanced to the airline’s planning division, specialising in route planning and budgeting. During restructuring in 1984, Tim took leave without pay and worked for Aviation Corporation, agents for Beechcraft aircraft, selling aircraft for corporate travel and air ambulance work. “I was also involved in aircraft trading and got to fly in many different planes around NZ.” He sold 11 one year. In 1984 Tim also moved to Wānaka to work for Aspiring Air, flying to Milford, Mount Aspiring and Mount Cook, including “the goose count” for the Department of Internal Affairs. “We flew at low level down high-country valleys with an observer from the Department who counted the geese,” he grins. Returning from a 1980s air ambulance flight to Dunedin, he landed at Cromwell to drop the nurse to the hospital. “I saw two hitchhikers on the roadside waving a ‘to Wanaka’ sign so I beckoned them over and had them in Wānaka in less than 10 minutes. “Pete and Cindy from San Francisco sent me a postcard addressed ‘Tim the Pilot, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand’ and it got to me. They dined out on that story for years.” Turned down as an Air NZ commercial pilot because he wore glasses, Tim joined Mount Cook Group as planning executive, moving through to top management roles over 14 years. This included management of the Mount

Tim with wife Jane

Cook Landline’s national fleet of 150 buses. By 1997, he was group marketing manager. “It was a fantastic company to work for.” He then became NZ Tourism Board regional manager for USA and Europe, later general manager – operations. Based in Wellington, he managed the board’s 13 overseas offices and directed the trade marketing programmes. He was on the executive team that developed the 100% Pure NZ campaign in 2000. It was a big success, with NZ tourism later boosted greatly by The Lord of the Rings trilogy and the America’s Cup. There was much air travel, although Tim wasn’t at the controls for what was probably his most hair-raising flight. He was a passenger on a Aerolineaous 747 flight from Argentina to New York which got caught in a massive lightning storm lasting over an hour. “I really thought I might meet my maker that day.” The pilot tried to fly around the storm but couldn’t so flew through it. “The inside of the plane was lit up with continuous blue light. The plane was rolling and shaking and there was a lot of screaming. The captain came down the spiral staircase after the storm to a nearby galley and chained smoked about two packets of cigarettes. God bless the 747!” Two months before the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Tim became CEO of Christchurch Canterbury Tourism, expecting to be promoting a vibrant city and region. However, after the earthquake he found himself on national TV urging people not to visit the city. “That role was my biggest challenge. Christchurch was seriously broken, and we had to do all we could to keep our main visitor attractions operating and re-establish core services.” He’s just finished seven years as boss of Southern Discoveries in Queenstown, where he had supportive owners, a focused management team and strong sense of purpose. “I’m very proud of what we’ve achieved.” While he’s technically retired, Tim’s still finishing a few projects for Southern Discoveries and remains on the Milford Sound Tourism Board and is a Dunedin Airport director.

Tim with one of the aircraft in Wanaka in 1984

A keen road cyclist he’s looking forward to more of that, time with wife of 37 years Jane, and their three adult children, while also enjoying ﬁshing from his holiday house in Twizel.

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Wakatipu Croquet Club Spring Welcome

MUSIC John Otway John Otway is an English singer songwriter who has built a cult following with extensive touring. He has two hit singles in the UK with multiple sold out performances including the Royal Albert Hall in London and last year celebrated his 5000th gig with a sell-out show at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire. John is performing for one night only this week at the Sherwood. Tickets are online at undertheradar.co.nz When: Sunday, 12 November, 8pm Where: Sherwood Queenstown, 554 Frankton Road

Neil Diamond: The Sweet Caroline Tour Neil Diamond - the consummate American singersongwriter whose deep, resounding voice and timeless tunes have made him one of the world’s most loved and lauded artists of all time. The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond is putting all those well-loved classics back on stage and in the spotlight, showcased by a world-class international band and produced especially for the theatre. Take a step back into the glory days of music and musicianship with this beautiful tribute concert, featuring Sweet Caroline, Cherry Cherry, Red Red Wine, Crunchy Granola Suite, Shilo, Cracklin’ Rosie, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers, Both Sides Now, Heartlight, Forever In Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show, I Am… I Said, Girl You’ll Be a Woman Soon and more. Bookings at ticketek. When: Thursday, 28 November, 8pm Where: Queenstown Memorial Centre, 1 Memorial Street, Queenstown

COMEDY Bill Bailey – Thoughtiﬁer

Wakatipu Croquet Club is inviting locals and visitors to join their club days every Thursday until Christmas and have a game of croquet. The club house will be open providing equipment, coaching, and a cup of tea. Pop in for an hour, bring your lunch or stay all day. The club is situated in Jardine Park, a warm sunny spot with stunning views and free parking. For more information or any questions contact Ian on 027 246 9557 or Diana on 027 457 4806 When: Thursdays from 10am to 4pm Where: Wakatipu Croquet Club, Jardine Park, Poplar Drive, Kelvin Heights

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)

St Joseph’s Night at the Prom Jingo Night The St Joseph’s Jingo night is back! This is always a night of fun, music and trivia at the Wakatipu Rugby Club Rooms. Tickets include music and dancing, spot prizes and platter food. An auction and silent auction will also take place. $35 includes food platters. A cash bar will be operating. Doors open at 6.30pm and ﬁnish by midnight. To raise funds for teachers aid, and other contributions to the school from the PTA. Come and support the small school with a big heart in our region! When: Saturday, 11 November, 6.30pm – 11.59 pm Where: Wakatipu Rugby Club Templeton Way, Queenstown

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With his trademark musical stylings and characteristic wit, Bill takes the audience on a journey of thought, its history and where it’s going, plus how thought might be the way humanity survives. We’re currently sleepwalking into a world where what we do can be done by machines and if that’s the case, we need to celebrate our flawed humanity… with bongos, and mandolas, and general silliness! Can music save the world? But not in a bad way? If you want these and other thoughts amplified with music, you need a Thoughtifier! Book on Eventfinda.

The Arrowtown Backyard Ultra involves running 6.71km on the hour every hour until the last person is standing. The course is on the Arrow River Trail and competitors that don’t complete a lap within 1 hour or absent for the start of the next lap are out of the event. The winner is the last person to complete a lap when all others have given up. Take on the challenge solo or get your friends together and run as a team of 2 to 4. Learn more about the Ultra on line at runningcalendar. co.nz

When: Thursday, 9 November, 8pm Where: Queenstown Events Centre, Joe O’Connell Drive, Frankton

When: Saturday, 11 November Where: Butlers Green, Arrowtown

BUSINESS EVENTS 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

Intro to Sewing course Most of the items used in our daily lives are sewn, clothes bag furniture and more. If you are keen on sewing but never had any training Tikki Studios is offering a four week “Intro to Sewing” course. The course explores the functions of the sewing machine, how to set them up, and how to operate them! Practice sewing with different stitches and seams, and learn the appropriate times to use them. There is more to sewing than just a sewing machine so the course also touches on the essentials other than a sewing machine. Become proﬁcient over the 4 week programme. Book online at tikkistudio.com When: 4 weeks from Tuesday, 14 November at 9.15am Where: 108 Spence Road, Lower Shotover

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Arrowtown Christmas Market The Christmas Markets season is just getting going with one of the ﬁ rst being the Arrowtown Christmas Market. There is a ﬁ ne selection of NZ made products, toys, local crafts and baking to get your Christmas shopping underway. Gold coin entrance with proceeds supporting Whakatipu Plunket. When: Sunday 19 November, 9.30am-4pm Where: Athenaeum Hall, Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

EVENTS Breast Cancer Cure fundraiser | Kathryn Wilson Stilettos in the Vines Grab your fashion-loving friends for an afternoon of New Zealand’s ﬁnest footwear, fashion and fun with delicious food while raising vital funds for research into a breast cancer CURE. Discover the artistry of NZ’s premier footwear designer, Kathryn Wilson, as she unveils her Summer ‘23 collection. Wilson will be joined by Master Goldsmith and internationally awarded jeweller Brent Sutcliffe. The afternoon is hosted by award-winning journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton. Tickets include; bubbles on arrival, a fully-inclusive three-course lunch with wine pairing, and a fabulous goodie bag to take home. When: Friday, 10 November, Noon to 4.30pm Where: Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen, 265 Arrowtown - Lake Hayes Road

Queenstown Writers Festival The Queenstown Writers Festival brings together writers from across Aotearoa to discuss bold ideas and their latest literary work. This year’s programme circles around the mysterious and morbid, and the deeply personal act of memoir writing. The Queenstown Writers festival is going from strength to strength and immensely enjoyable. Be part of these conversations with tickets available online at eventﬁnda.co.nz Highlights include: Cristina Sanders In Conversation - Sat, 11 Nov, 2-3pm Gaylene Preston In Conversation – Sat 11, 4-5pm Megan Nicol Reed In Conversation – Sun 12, 10-11am Michael Bennett In Conversation - Sun 12, 11.30am–12.30pm Barbara Else In Conversation - Sun 12, 2-3pm Where: Te Atamira, Remarkables Park, 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton

KOREO Meaning We Make - Adventure and Beyond Running, skydiving, hiking, climbing, paddling, paragliding ... these are all just activities with objective measurable outcomes. Speed, power, distance, elevation. Somewhere along the way we add meaning: Story - Purpose- Value. The things of life that add to the richness of our experiences. This will be an evening of ﬁlm and discussion to make you think, inspire you and a chance to connect with like minded people. The keynote talk is by Tanya Bottomley. Everyone is welcome to join the journey of discovery of the meaning we make in adventure…and beyond. Proceeds from this event will go to Headlight charitable trust. When: Friday, 10 November, 7pm – Sunday, 12 November, 8pm Where: Te Atamira, Dart House, Remarkables Park

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“I started as a casual last year here at Frankton Library,” Antoine says. “Then I was working with children and youth before spending the last couple of months in an acting role within the adult services, and now I’m in a permanent position in adult services at the Frankton Library. I’m hoping to be a bridge between the people that maybe have been left behind because of cultural, economic or language barriers, to the resources we have here at Queenstown Lakes District Libraries and Central Otago Libraries. Knowledge can be reachable to everyone, regardless of the limitations we might have.” Next up at Frankton Library will be the Our Community Kai Story – tales of food, people and connection across Queenstown Lakes – a project that has involved many months of dedicated and collaborative work. The book includes vibrant stories, recipes and local knowledge of over 25 community contributors. It will be

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There’s also a continuation of regular programmes at the libraries including visit our website Frankton Library’s Origami Club on the last Saturday of every month, where you can have some fun learning the traditional Japanese art of folding paper into decorative forms, and the knitting club on the second Thursday of each month where you can join a relaxed evening with friendly knitters of all levels. There’s a course for seniors to learn computer basics, a Harry Potter quiz night, and a monthly stress-relief workshop called Joy Bubbles. The Community Kai Story book launch will take place at Frankton Library on Thursday, 9 November, from 5pm and following that, there are a number of events between now and the end of the year including a Santa Story Time on 15 December. For more information on what’s happening at the libraries, you can head to their Facebook facebook.com/qtlakeslibraries or website codc-qldc. govt.nz/libraries

Arts+Culture News Thoughtiﬁer Bill Bailey is set to bring the laughs at Queenstown’s Events Centre this Thursday, 9 November. The English musician, comedian and actor is bestknown for his role as Manny in the early-2000s series, Black Books, where he starred alongside Dylan Moran and Tamsin Greig. His show is called Thoughtiﬁer, and it will feature his musical stylings as he takes us on a journey of thought history, where it’s going, and how thought might be the wat humanity survives. He’ll ask some big questions and be sure to deliver some laughs along the way.

QUEENSTOWN WRITERS FESTIVAL GIVEAWAY Lakes Weekly Bulletin has a double pass to give away to Michael Bennett in Conversation, at the Queenstown Writers Festival this Sunday, 12 November, 11.30am-12.30pm, along with a copy of his stunning début novel, the crime thriller Better the Blood. To get involved, head to our Facebook page, follow us if you don't already, find this post, and tag someone you'd take with you to the session.

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Rabbits on the rise By Sue Fea

With a long, hot El Nino summer forecast ahead there are concerns that already out of control rabbit infestations around Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago will thrive in prime breeding conditions. Otago Regional councillor and Central Otago farmer Gary Kelliher says if it’s super hot and dry numbers will only escalate, however, some of the recent heavy spring rainfalls in parts of the region could stave numbers produced during July breeding. “What knocks rabbits is rainfall over 25mm that drowns the nests in their burrows,” he says. However, spring rain also produces good growth meaning more places for them to hide. ORC has been working with various community groups in specific targeted areas, including Lakes Hayes, Gibbston, Albert Town, Queensbury and along the steep banks above the Clutha River. “They’re real breeding grounds.” While there’s progress in those targeted areas, Kelliher says he’s worried that rabbit populations will flourish outside those boundaries and become rife. “I’m worried we’re creating a situation behind our backs in those other areas.” If hotspots aren’t actually fenced then those outside rabbits will just re-infest them. Methods of control are limited around urban areas for safety reasons. Kelliher says he’s “cautiously concerned” that local councils and Crown agencies managing urban reserves and public land are fully doing their bit and being proactive rather than reactive when complaints arise. Funding is an issue. “But I’ve yet to see week on week that some of them are spending the budget and have engaged contractors,” he says. Most farmers and lifestyle block owners are trying to control numbers. ORC has some fencing subsidy funding available in its targeted areas and Kelliher says a grateful neighbouring group of small Gibbston landowners have taken that up. “I’m sure outside those areas everyone is battling. Those without diligent neighbours are constantly battling,” he says. “Overseas owners can be hard to contact, or it’s hard to get some leeway there, they’re not playing their part and you are.” In some cases, particularly if there’s been a complaint, ORC staff will come and assess which methods are best suited, shooting, poisoning, live traps, or fencing. “There needs to be action if people are just feeding rabbits and not eliminating them.” Live traps are the safest options around urban areas where pets may be roaming, or netting fences. “It may be sensible to nominate a neighbourhood eliminator if you’re using live traps.”

Pest controller Bevan Todd, of Trapping Concepts, does widespread work locally, eradicating between 10,000 and 20,000 rabbits a year in the south, through trapping and shooting. He caught 1500 rabbits in six weeks recently around Remarkable Park’s rental car paddock land – across about 1.5km, with the QLDC’s contractor Peter Preston following up with poisoning. “I got another 120 last week even after that,” Todd says. “Between us there’s a fraction of what was there.” Todd catches rabbits for the pet food market running some 200 traps through the basin, from Cromwell to Queenstown. “Rabbits numbers are quite high and we’re getting quite a lot of inquiries for gear and assistance. Arrowtown and Gibbston valley are probably the strongholds here.” They love nestling beneath shipping containers and wooden decking and thrive in those habitats. “Be proactive. They won’t go away,” Todd says. Lakes Hayes Estate and Shotover Community Association chair Anita Golden says rabbits are a huge problem and unless everyone’s on board and coordinated it’s a waste of time. Children’s play areas by the river are “coated in rabbits” and any plantings have to be ring-sleeved or it’s “free for all”. “It’s all very well to target pockets but then the area in between fills up.” A QLDC spokesman says rabbit fencing’s been installed at Lake Hayes with some success, and at Gibbston and Templeton Park in Albert Town, and monitoring and work will continue. “We work with neighbours at all locations wherever possible.” Peter Preston, who works for local authorities and Crown agencies in the region, says most are quite responsive. A lack of funding and a coordinated cooperation between neighbouring properties seems to be an issue in controlling rabbits.

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The Council Word Cryptosporidium updates People 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

How’s life? 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 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

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Local foodies book launch We’re delighted to launch a new book: ‘Our Community Kai Story – Tales of food, people and connection across Queenstown Lakes’. Join us to share stories and kai at Frankton Library from 5.00-6.30pm, 9 November. Please register your interest at facebook.com/QLDCinfo/events

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Funding for mental wellbeing projects Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing Group’s next Connecting Communities funding round runs 6-16 November. Up to $1,000 is available to support communityled activities and events across the district which encourage people to find ways to connect, look after themselves and each other, and have some fun. More details at southernhealth.nz/tehautoka

Helping prevent suicides WellSouth is currently developing a Southern Suicide Prevention Action Plan and is asking for individuals and organisations to complete an anonymous online survey. Your voice and experience are important for helping understand community needs and priorities, and what actions are needed to prevent suicides.

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November 2023

Discover your entrepreneurial spirit: Techstars Startup Weekend In Queenstown Lakes District, the entrepreneurial spirit is more alive than ever with the return of the Techstars Startup Weekend from 10 - 12 November. Start Up Queenstown Lakes is bringing together entrepreneurs, innovators and mentors to transform ideas into reality in just 54 hours.

The weekend that changes perceptions The Startup Weekend kicks off with participants pitching their ideas, spanning a wide range of industries and niches. Once the ideas are presented, teams coalesce around the most promising ones, and then the real work begins. Participants become immersed in a whirlwind of creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.

Pitch night is where ideas become reality The culmination of Startup Weekend is Pitch Night, where teams present their startups to a panel of judges and a live audience. This high-stakes presentation is the ultimate test of their hard work and innovation. It’s not just about winning; it’s about the experience and the lessons learned. Participants often continue to work on their startups after the weekend is over, seeking funding, growing their teams, and scaling their ventures. Louise Evans, a former participant, summarises the impact of Startup Weekend by saying, “Startup Weekend is an amazing experience - a collision of ideas and creative chaos. A place where would-be entrepreneurs find the confidence to pitch and learn what can make or break an idea”.

Tuki Huck, a past participant, reflects on his experience, saying, “The team at Startup QT-Lakes Weekend provided some great energy and guidance. I learned so much from just two days of participation. I was left wanting more.”

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your idea into a reality, don’t miss the next Techstars Startup Weekend event in Queenstown.

Mentors are guiding the way

When: From Friday 10 November 5pm to Sunday 12 November 8pm.

One of the unique aspects of Startup Weekend is the presence of experienced mentors who provide valuable guidance to the teams and have donated their free time to be there. The mentors are seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts who help participants navigate the challenges of launching a startup.

Where: CBD Queenstown

Rachel Butler, a mentor at the 2020 Startup Weekend, emphasises the importance of mentorship: “Being a mentor is about asking the right questions to help the team on their way. Startup Weekend is the best money you’ll ever spend - it’s a must do for anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit.”

The Details

How: Sign up via: www.startupqueenstownlakes.com How much: prices start from $139 including all meals, snacks + mentoring and pitch night Why: your next big business adventure could be just this weekend away Techstars Startup Weekend Queenstown has been made possible with the support from Queenstown Lakes District Council, Callaghan Innovation, Anderson Lloyd, Runn and Business Mentors NZ.

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Course Supervisor Our Course Supervisors are responsible for ensuring the daily operations of Ziptrek are safe, smooth and efficient, all while maximising the guest experience. Training starts 4th December.

Term Time Barista | Customer Service Superstar Required! We are looking for a professional barista/customer service superstar with a passion for food and baking to join our SHOTZ cafe team at Shotover Primary School. Shotover Primary School is a fun place to work and we have a great team culture. The position will suit well-rounded applicants who can think on their feet, oversee the food control plans and be dynamic while staying focussed on the smaller details. This role involves coaching students in hospitality and food technology within our cafe setting. As the purpose of SHOTZ cafe is to create an authentic and powerful learning experience for our students at Shotover Primary School, a desire to share your passion and expertise in hospitality with students is key. This is a term time only position for 30 hrs per week (8am - 2pm.) Start date to be negotiated. Training can be provided if you have the skills set required but are feeling a little rusty on your barista execution. Staff meal included daily plus as much coffee as you can drink! Relevant qualifications and experience are essential along with a valid NZ working visa. Email your CV, a covering letter, and at least 2 referees to sarahfletcher@shotover.school.nz Applications close midday Wednesday 15th November 2023. *Please note a full police vet will be required for the successful applicant.

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

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At Queenstown Motor Group, we’re also looking for a Vehicle Groomer to join our busy and growing dealership. We’re looking for someone that has a high standard of workmanship, that takes pride in their work to ensure all vehicles are presented at its best. Have you got an eye for detail and a can-do attitude? Then this job is certainly for you! What’s in it for YOU? • Permanent full time 40-hour week • Competitive remuneration Queenstown Group your skills with • Ongoing training and the opportunity toMotor expand globally known brands • Excellent working environment andQueenstown conditions Motor Group • A small close-knit team Queenstown Motor Group TM

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Full Time & Part Time Positions Available Required at Super Liquor Remarkables Park Frankton Queenstown. Who we are looking for: • Full Time or Part Time Retail Assistant, on weekly roster including evenings and some weekends. • General Manager Certiﬁcate an advantage. • Sound Knowledge of product is required. • Great communication skills. • Must be physically ﬁt and have a sense of humour. • Attention to detail to ensure our high standards are maintained. Must be honest reliable have retail experience and be a Team Player. Forklift licence an advantage, but not necessary. If you have what we are looking for please contact the manager Heather Wilson at remarkablespark@superliquor.co.nz or call (03) 4429801.

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Housekeeping Attendant Responsibilities:

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What we are looking for: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team. Strong physicality, with the ability to consistently complete 8 hours of physical work. Must be able to work a �lexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Increased starting wage with maintenance experience! What we offer:

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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. Training starts 4th December.

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

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Looking for experienced cafe staff to join our team!

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

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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

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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

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.

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

RECEPTIONIST – DUTY MANAGERS FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPERVISORS F&B ATTENDANTS - KITCHEN ATTENDANTS

Send CV’s to manager@smithscraftbeer.co.nz or apply in person and speak to Madi or Chris.

Front of house superstar

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

QRC is looking for a front of house superstar in the role of receptionist/administrator. This is a pivotal role central to the success of daily operations and the student services team. The successful candidate will have excellent people skills, a high level of administrative capability and the ability to adapt to the demands of the role. This is a Monday – Friday role, 30-40 hours per week. For more information, or to apply please email tili.naivaluwaqa@qrc.ac.nz

CHEF de PARTIE

Three years experience in similar style kitchen preferred ~

Good terms and conditions

Start dates negotiable for successful applicants

WE’RE HIRING PLASTERBOARD FIXERS & STOPPERS

Applicants must be ·Available nights and weekends ·NZ citizen/resident or have current work visa

To work Monday-Friday as part of a team in a well-established company with good forward work.

Bring CV to15 Ballarat St or email to kitchen@captains.co.nz

Trade Experience is preferred. No sponsorship available and must have a current work visa.

Full time positions available. Competitive wage rates or contract wage rates.

Contact Brett at brett.angleinteriors@xtra.co.nz or text 0273303083

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