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Somewhere for community organisations to call home Queenstown often gets a bad wrap for taking better care of its visitors than its locals, but for many years, we have had a number of charitable organisations providing vital support to those who live and work here. Organisations such as Plunket, Happiness House, and Kiwi Harvest though, are too often forced to focus their energy (and limited resources) on finding secure, affordable and accessible premises from which to deliver the services so many of us rely on.

To address this issue, former Councillor John MacDonald formed the Whakatipu Community Hub Charitable Trust in 2019. The Trust sought to investigate establishing a co-working space where community groups could share resources - material and human, to enhance community access to support. Fast forward four years and the Trust has secured a long term ground lease of a 1.2 hectare site from QLDC and has preliminary concept designs for a five building Hub on a centrally located and neighbouring Queenstown Event Centre and the Five Mile Shopping Centre.

There will be plenty of car parking and easy access via public transport and cycleways. Discussions are underway with Iwi, Central Government and education providers to house key services that support the cultural, financial and emotional wellbeing of those that choose to live and work in Queenstown.

The new multi-million dollar Salvation Army center in Frankton opened on Saturday morning with a large turnout from the community in attendance. See story on page 4

So why do we need a Hub? There is no shortage of groups doing good in this community but there is a dire need for secure space for them to operate. These groups - Senior Citizens, the Community Foundation and Citizens Advice Bureau for example, could maximise the potential of their services if provided a fit-for-purpose space, at an affordable rental that their clients can access easily. Even government services struggle to find offices in Queenstown. Our local businesses, large and small, would benefit enormously from centralized government services such as Immigration NZ, Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and the various health sector services that support our staff and their families.

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To date, the Trust has funded the work required for the feasibility study, securing a 35 year lease for the land and the preliminary architectural designs that will provide both surety to community groups looking to make the move and attract funding. In order to progress the project, the Trust needs to raise $32M to complete Stage 1 (comprising the first three buildings) and a further $18M to complete Stage 2 (the remaining two buildings). While we are engaging with community funders we will be relying on support from the wider community to make the Hub a reality.

This is Queenstown’s opportunity to prove we do care about our locals, our workers and the families that make this resort town a community Hamish Wilton, Chair, Whakatipu Community Hub Charitable Trust

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By Sue Fea

A couple of young South American hospitality workers in their 20s and their Indian flat mate have lost everything but the clothes on their backs after a devastating fire ripped through their Lower Shotover home on Tuesday afternoon.

Frankton Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Paul Halsted says the fire was raging and well involved by the time all three Wakatipu volunteer fire brigades arrived, the first of which was on the scene within 12 minutes of the alarm being raised.

It was too dangerous to enter the large barn-like garage structure which was believed to have a two-bedroom flat contained within it, but thankfully the occupants were safely outside and unharmed, Halsted says.

Between 35 and 40 volunteer firefighters with four fire engines, a large tanker and two support vehicles fought the blaze to get it under control.

“It took significant resources, and we used just over 48,000 litres of water,” he says. “The fire was out within two and a half hours, but firefighters were on the scene for about four hours. “The structure was deemed unsafe, so firefighters had to fight from outside the building only.”

The South American couple, Maia Holz and Carlos Zanlungo, who both work at Swiss-Belhotel Coronet Peak, were at home at the time and smelt smoke.

They, and their flatmate, Sandeep Dahiya are extremely upset having lost everything they own in the fire, including laptops, passports, money, and clothing.

Holz and Zanlungo were at home at the time and smelt smoke. “Everybody was staying well and truly away from the fire when we got there which is what they should’ve done,” Halsted says.

Swiss-Belhotel International Australia and New Zealand vice president operations and development Patrick Laybutt says it’s just devastating for the young people and the whole thing is very unfortunate.

The company and colleagues are supporting them locally and they’ve been offered meals and accommodation in one of the company’s two Queenstown hotels until they find new accommodation, however, it’s thought they have found somewhere to stay for now.

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and women’s clothing, food, and household items to help support the young couple.

Laybutt says these are to be dropped off at Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown in Frankton Road where the couple will collect them from because it’s more accessible to town. “They’re being well looked after for food and accommodation at present, but obviously all of these items will be needed so any donations are gratefully received,” he says.

Swiss-Belhotel International Devastated flat mates from left Maia Holz and is setting up a Givealittle Carlos Zanlungo both from South America and page to help them and will be Indian Sandeep Dahiya outside the ruins of their donating money to kickstart the Lower Shotover home fundraiser.

Fire and Emergency NZ assistant commander for Queenstown Lakes Nic McQuillan wouldn’t speculate on the possible cause of the fire but he didn’t believe it started in the flat within the barn structure. He didn’t yet know if the building had smoke detectors. The fire safety investigation had been delayed due to the safety of officers entering the structure. However, local fire investigators will go in once it’s safe to establish the cause of the fire, he says.

“We urge people to have an escape plan in the event of fire and take care when storing lithium-ion batteries, and always have smoke alarms installed,” McQuillan says.

To help the trio see: givealittle.co.nz/cause/lost-in-fire See: fireandemergency.nz and checkitsalright.nz for safety tips in the event of fire

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The Salvation Army’s new Frankton community centre

New $10m Salvation Army Centre opens

By Sue Fea The Salvation Army’s new $10m community centre at Frankton opened its doors with a grand launch on Saturday, November 11.

The much-needed expansion has been almost 20 years in the pipeline and corps officer and community ministries director Lieutenant Andrew Wilson says they’re super excited. It’s taken years of fundraising at national and local level. “It’s been a privilege seeing this rise out of the ground,” he says, after construction began a year ago.

Affordability has been the biggest issue facing clients here and is always an underlying issue, Wilsons says. “That’s largely housing now and the cost of power and food. People are feeling the pinch.”

Salvation Army staff first began talking about the need for a new Frankton centre back in 1995 and its national kaumatua Rangi McLean, along with the heads of the Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, all based in Wellington, will be in Queenstown for the celebration.

A great mix of local community social services have been secured as clients with the Queenstown Housing Trust and Central Lakes Family Services moving into the dedicated 300sqm of commercial space upstairs. Te Kura Correspondence School is hoping to take the remaining space as its local base, while Salvation Army services will be spread across the 500sqm ground floor. This includes community ministries offices and a 50sqm multi-function room available for community hire for training or interest groups. There are also 16 on-site carparks.

All Salvation Army services, will be available at the new Frankton centre, with Gorge Road retaining the Family Store and other essential services.

However, the new site will have a smaller boutique second-hand clothing and homeware store and Wilson says there’s been huge inquiry about that.

Unfortunately, space limitations mean any donations of wares still have to be dropped off at the Gorge Road Family Store.

Its community ministries programmes will continue to be provided from both Gorge Road and Frankton.

The new multi-million dollar Salvation Army center in Frankton opened on Saturday morning with a large turnout from the community in attendance

Staff will be working out of both centres providing budget and financial mentoring, a food bank, counselling and life skills programmes like SPACE, an early parenting programme, as well as Building Awesome Whanau. “We will move around so as to be easily accessible to our clients,” Wilson says.

More than 400 people were invited and Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu kaumatua Michael Skerrett officiated with Army leaders at a dawn blessing of the new site. Queenstown Lakes District councillor Esther Whitehead represented the council and local MP Jospeh Mooney, who was unable to attend received a guided tour through the new centre prior to the office opening.

The Army’s new 136-seat church auditorium in the complex is already in hot demand with local community and arts and culture groups wanting to hire it, as is the intention. “We’ve always planned to make that available to host small-scale productions, music events, conferences and the likes.”

“We recognise that we’ll be catering to two very different communities in town and in Frankton.” His team is working together to be available to all sectors of the community. “Traditionally, families have been based in Frankton, west and south of Queenstown, and many migrants in Fernhill or Queenstown Hill. However, that dynamic is changing a bit as the housing crisis worsens,” he says.

A big celebration honouring all of those who helped make it happen will follow. “We really want to thank all those who’ve helped us realise this dream, like Cook Brothers, sub-contractors, and any funders who helped us get across the financial line,” Wilson says. “A lot of hard work has gone in and often those people are the unsung heroes, so we wanted to honour them with a special showcase.”

That will involve performances by Salvation Army and Queenstown cultural groups, including the Sally’s famous brass band and waiata group, Remarks Dance Crew and a music group yet to be revealed.

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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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New Queenstown Community Hub designs unveiled

By Sue Fea

Architectural concept designs for the proposed two stage, $50m Whakatipu Community Hub to be based in Five Mile, Frankton were revealed to prospective stakeholders last week (November 2).

The Whakatipu Community Hub Charitable Trust received expressions of interest from 17 potential occupiers, who’ve been involved in the design process to ensure the proposed five-building complex is fit for their purposes.

There’s been big demand from the local social service sector and the Trust also hopes some government agencies may take up residency space in the first, $32m three-building stage.

Once completed the five separate buildings will each have a floor area of 900sqm, subject to the Trust raising the necessary funds. The first three buildings will offer 2700sqm of office space, available at a considerably subsidised rate.

Project administrator Sharon Salmons says some of the larger organisations need space for up to 30 staff, so it’s been vital that interested parties are part of the design stages. Last week’s workshop was their first opportunity to see the proposed designs.

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Some of those who’ve expressed interest include Plunket, Happiness House, Baskets of Blessing, Kiwi Harvest, CABand Wakatipu Senior Citizens.

Wakatipu Community Foundation and the Queenstown Lakes District Council Welcoming Communities team are also interested.

“We’re now engaged with Government Property Group to ascertain if there’s an appetite for government departments to take space,” says Trust chair Hamish Wilton.

Salmons has done extensive research, visiting similar projects around the country such as The Kollective in Tauranga, The Lofts in Christchurch, picking out the best of their ideas.

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The designs include a common community space available to local clubs for meetings or events, spacious outdoor gardens and playgrounds. “We’re keen to provide lots of open-air spaces where people can sit and use the internet, like an outdoor library,” says Salmons. “It’s really important that we future proof this in the design so that it’s suitable for generations to come.”

“It will be a big game changer for Queenstown, something that’s been needed in this community for a long time,” she says. “The community hubs I’ve seen, including the one in Wanaka, have attracted more community organisations than expected. There’s been a lot of cross pollination of ideas and resources – agencies working together and connecting. That’s the idea of a hub,” Salmons says.

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It’s hoped showers and E-bike charging stations can be incorporated to encourage active transport and pedestrian accessibility.

The next phase is attracting funding, Wilton says. “We’re well engaged with core funders like Central Lakes Trust and Community Trust South. We’re also ascertaining whether any government funding is available.” The Trust is working with several potential occupiers who may be able to make a capital contribution. While Queenstown Lakes District Council doesn’t have funds it can contribute but has provided the 1.2ha site behind Countdown for a 35year peppercorn lease.

“We will also be asking the wider community to support this much needed facility that will provide a support system for those who live and work in our area.”

“The best-case scenario would see work starting by September next year, building through 2025 and completing stage one in 2026,” Wilton says.

“However, this is fully reliant on securing funding to complete the project.”

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Loads of people are living in cars many of whom have been fined

Housing Crisis – Hope on the worker housing horizon

By Sue Fea

A proposal for individual unit style worker accommodation that could potentially supply 540 Frankton rooms is awaiting resource consent approval and, if successful, building would start late next year.

No.1 Hansen Rd Ltd is already well underway with stage one, a 168-car park development on the same site, opposite Queenstown Events Centre. The car park component of the development is designed for out-of-town holiday homeowners to store their vehicles and is handy to Queenstown Airport, with a good portion of the parks believed to have been pre-sold.

Project manager Steve Savery says the car parking stage of the development is scheduled for completion during the first quarter of next year. It’s being built in parallel with a 15-lot commercial subdivision on the site, with lots varying from 3000 to 5000sqm. An application is currently before the Queenstown Lakes District Council for eight standalone buildings to provide about 540 rooms for workers, in groups of shared units, university style accommodation.

It’s a Mason & Wales-designed concept and once consent is finalised the conglomerate of Australian developers and their New Zealand partners can proceed to the design phase.

Building could start within a year once the concept is approved and the developers are looking for an answer by Christmas.

There’s strong local backing for the project from Queenstown Airport Corporation, council, and local iwi.

Chamber of Commerce CEO Sharon Fifield says the chamber has been advocating for projects like this to happen for worker accommodation for some time. “That would be great if that goes ahead as it’s a good spot, close to public transport which is important,” she says. “It’s encouraging to see these types of developments being tabled and I hope it works out as it’s exactly what the district needs, particularly for seasonal workers.”

Meanwhile, Queenstown Housing Initiative founder Hannah Sullivan says she’s meeting with council housing staff on November 14, and will be proposing that council sets aside ‘Safe Camping Hub’ areas for those living in their cars.

“Councils currently not distinguishing between freedom campers and people who are desperate to find somewhere to park to sleep for the night. These people are all working,” she says. “How do you prove that you’re trying to find a house when you’re up against 60 other applications at every viewing.

It’s very demoralising,” Sullivan says. She, and employers, are concerned that rental housing situation is worsening as the town heads into summer when even more workers are needed. “It’s likely to get worse over summer.”

“It’s a crisis,” she says. “People in this situation are always asking me questions and every time we’re told, ‘We can’t do that because of this bylaw or these regulations’,” she says.

There are plenty of council car parks that could be used overnight, she says, and will be advocating that council allocate the Queenstown Events Centre car park for this purpose during darkness hours. “That’s not taking away parking from the public and they shouldn’t be ticketing people after dark,” she says. Other options include Frankton Beach, which has access to a BBQ, hot water and toilets, the Kmart car park where the bathrooms could be left open and the car park by Fernhill Roundabout.

“A person parked at Frankton at the bottom of a residential cul de sac recently was fined $400. They can’t afford that as their work hours have dropped.

There’s not really any support for these people,” Sullivan says. She knows of “loads” of people living in cars who’ve been fined. “My advice has been to try and get the fines waived.”

“We’re told a key concern is that people in neighborhood’s won’t like it, but I did a survey recently and 75% to 80% of the 150 responses locally said they wouldn’t mind during darkness hours and that it was a brilliant idea.” Only 10% were unsure. Sullivan says she will be making the survey available online for another week or so, giving locals a month to respond and support those forced to live it rough. “We had survey responses from all sectors of the community - homeowners, retirees, and others in the community.”

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The patient was diagnosed with Parkinson’s over 30 years ago. The disease led to significant mobility issues, where he reported falling up to six times a day. Two years ago, researchers inserted a neuroprosthetic device in his lower spine to send signals to areas of his body showing weakness. The procedure corrected Gauthier’s irregular manner of walking and allowed him to go for miles at a time without falling.

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A monster eddy current is spinning into existence off the coast of Sydney Oceanographers describe the spinning water bodies as “eddies” – but they’re not the small eddy currents seen in creeks or rivers. Ocean eddies are enormous. They’re usually hundreds of kilometres across, up to 2km deep and can be visible from space.

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GOINGS ON ABOUT EVENTS - MUSIC - ART THEATRE - AT THE GALLERIES EVENTS Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon The iconic Queenstown Marathon takes place on Saturday. Billed as one of the world’s most scenic marathons taking in the awe inspiring mountains and pristine lakes. The day isn’t just about the marathon but hosts four races with different distances. There is the 42km marathon, 21km half marathon 10km and 2.2km.

There will be street closures around the course over Saturday When: Saturday, 18 November, 7am to 4pm

MUSIC Songwriter Society Open Mic Night Sherwood Songwriter Society is a collaboration between Sherwood & Altitude brewing and hosted by local folktronica duo Choice (aka Musicbychoice).

Normally Songwriters Society is at the end of the month however this month has been rescheduled to this week. The monthly open mic is for original music and the spoken word. Come and share your creative works or simply sit back and enjoy the many talents the Queenstown Lakes area has to offer. Admission is free.

When: Thursday 16 October 8-10pm Where: Sherwood, 554 Frankton Road, Frankton

SEMINAR Whirimako Black

Intro to Chat GPT QLDC Libraries and Southern Reap are hosting a free introduction to Chat GPT. ChatGPT is a computer program that engages in text-based conversations, utilizing artificial intelligence to understand inquiries and provide informative responses. It has the potential to serve as a knowledgeable virtual companion, assisting with questions and information in a conversational manner. The programme will cover; the what, why and how questions plus ensure your data and information is secure. It’s free but booking are essential. Contact Southern REAP on 0800 111 117 or email enquiries@reap.co.nz When: Wednesday, 15 November, 11am – Noon Where: Queenstown Library, Gorge Road

Whirimako Black is Aotearoa’s undisputed soul diva.

With melodies caressed into shape by the language of her ancestors, Whirimako has carved out a musical pathway leading from the mists of the Urewera to the world.

Joined on stage by the multi-instrumentalist Kim Halliday who perfectly complements her with her virtuosity, and Mahina Kaui’s out of this world Taonga Puoro sounds and vocals it’s a performance not to be missed. Tickets at Humantix.co.nz When: Friday, 17 November, 7.30pm – 10pm Where: Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, 33 Buckingham Street

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EXHIBITION Abhi Chinniah: A Migrant’s Path This exhibition is an exploration through photographic portraits of the journey taken when settling in Aotearoa from elsewhere, away from the notion of home and in search of belonging. Abhi Chinniah’s work incorporates photography, music, dance, and storytelling, providing a candid depiction of migration stories, mental health, cultural identity and belonging. This installation closes this week.

When: Daily until Sunday, November 19, 10am – 4pm Where: Te Atamira, Remarkables Park, 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton

Central Otago Regional Choir conducted by Richard Madden is presenting Glorious Choruses and Carols as a joyful celebration of the Christmas Season.

Accompanied by guest artisits Boudewijn Keenan on Cello, Teddy Finney Waters- tenor and Cameron Monteath on piano. Tickets Available from Life’s Wilkinson’s Pharmacy – Antidote Qt Central and Lakes District Museum - Arrowtown Adults - $30.00 - School students - free. Door sales available.

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the concert.

When: Friday, 24 November, 7.30pm Where: Anthenaeum Hall, Arrowtown

Neil Diamond: The Sweet Caroline Tour

Santa’s in the mood for some belly laughs and craft beers in Arthurs Point! Host Harriet Moir is the headline for a night of banter and some brilliant comedy with a lineup that includes; Shane Mulvey, Ngaire Bennett and Marielle McBrien along with Jonathan Falconer (The Science of Getting High), Molly Force (Central Otago Whine Tour) and Gerard Dougherty all the way from Dunners. Tickets are online at trybooking.com

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, November 23, 7:30pm - 9:30pm Where: Canyon Brewing, 1 Arthurs Point Road

When: Tuesday, 28 November, 8pm Where: Queenstown Memorial Centre, 1 Memorial Street, Queenstown

COMEDY A Very Beer-y Christmas

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COMMUNITY We Are... Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau, Hanley’s Farm Primary School learners are performing a free show that will take audiences on a journey from the creation of our mighty maunga all the way through to today. The show incorporates song and dance to tell amazing stories!

There is a maximum of 4 seats per family to ensure that everyone will get a chance to see the show. Tickets are available online on Humantix.

When: Tuesday, 14 November, 6.30pm-8pm, Wednesday, 15 November, 1pm- 2.30pm and Thursday, 16 November, 6.30pm-8pm Where: Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau 85 Howden Drive, Jacks Point

Queenstown Mountain Bike Club Wednesday Night Dig’s Grab your bike and join the QMTB club each week for their Wednesday Night Digs! The crew meets at the Wynyard Corner at 6pm before pedaling up to the project they are currently working on. Wynyard corner is the main entry point into the Wynyard Jump Park in Fernhill, next to the Fernhill Substation. Everyone is welcome and no previous experience is needed. Drinks and Chur Fish & Chips are provided courtesy of the club to all diggers afterwards.

It’s a great way to meet local riders and help build your next favourite trail!

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When: Every Wednesday between 6pm - 8pm Where: Wynyard Jump Park on Wynyard Crescent

Whakatipu Walkie Talkies Whakatipu Walkie Talkies meets every Thursday at 10.15am on Frankton Beach.

This is a walking group with a difference! Each week there will be a discussion topic and a guest speaker will attend once per month. It’s a great way to connect with others whilst staying active. The group will walk and talk from Frankton Beach to the Hilton for morning tea and return. Meet at Frankton Beach near the BBQ area to begin the walk.

Queenstown’s First Design Summit This summit is a DIY, community-led event bringing together Queenstown creatives for a night of connection, discussion, pizza and beverages.

The goal is to build connections within the professional creative class and discuss design in the Queenstown Lakes area and to learn and collaborate with each other.

More information on the Deep South Design Summit website.

When: Friday, 17 November at 7pm Where: Te Atamira, Remarkables Park, 12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton

Body Language for Novel Writing Discover the art of incorporating body language into your writing with this free workshop offered by Stephanie Fieldsend of Elemental Potential. Steph is a body language expert, communication coach, and breakthrough life coach. Booking required.

Contact frankton.library@qldc.govt.nz or call (03) 441 3680.

When: Saturday, 18 November, 11am – 12.30pm Where: Frankton Library, Hawthorne Drive

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NUESTRA VOZ

Por Daniela Díaz Soto ddiazsoto@gmail.com

El “profe” rockero que ama a los latinos Cada vez que pregunto por clases de inglés, el nombre de Luke Donovan surge como una recomendación constante. Este profesor ha forjado una sólida conexión con la comunidad latina en Queenstown, en gran parte debido a su enfoque pedagógico único que convierte el aprendizaje en una experiencia entretenida.

De padre inglés y madre Kiwi, Luke pasó sus primeros años en Nueva Zelanda donde estudió Literatura Inglesa. Luego se mudó a España y enfrentó el difícil desafío de aprender español. De a poco fue memorizando palabras y se adaptó a la cultura, haciendo amistades entre españoles y latinoamericanos, con quienes hablaba de literatura para practicar el idioma.

Cuenta que desde temprana edad se sintió como un “desadaptado”, pero en España la atmósfera intelectual y vanguardista lo acomodó.

Ya establecido, trabajó en una discográfica y se presentó además a un casting que lo llevó a actuar en la película “Gente Pez” (2001).

Así, se integró en la escena artística y bohemia del país, donde conoció a un DJ con quien formó la banda musical “Cycle” en 2005.

Sin imaginarlo, el grupo logró enorme popularidad durante ese año, tocando en destacados festivales, saliendo de gira y siendo parte de la rotación de videoclips en MTV. Sin embargo, debido a tensiones entre miembros del grupo, Luke decidió renunciar en el punto máximo de su carrera musical.

Gracias a los ingresos que obtuvo con la banda, pudo viajar por el mundo durante cuatro años sin trabajar, una experiencia que muchos envidiarían, y que lo abrió a nuevas culturas y perspectivas de vida.

Luego, se reintegró a su vida “normal” y a Cycle, con quienes tocó entre 2015 y 2019. Y fue en el encierro de la pandemia que decidió, tras 25 años, volver a Nueva Zelanda.

Ya en Queenstown, trabajó como lavaplatos en un restaurante, rodeado mayormente de latinos. La experiencia lo inspiró a enseñar inglés para servir a la comunidad latina y, al mismo tiempo, adaptarse mejor a ella. “La calidez humana es la gran lección que los neozelandeses pueden aprender. Los latinos prefieren amar y perder, que no amar. Simplemente son así”, dice.

En la actualidad al “profe” Luke, como se autodenomina, le apasiona crear nuevos y entretenidos métodos de enseñanza, pensando también en las necesidades especificas de sus alumnos. Ofrece clases particulares y grupales, en sesiones que se convierten en juegos y risas, a veces con guitarra incluida. Además, tras muchos años en el campo, ha logrado desarrollar su propia escuela online gameofenglish.com, que cuenta con material interactivo gratis y recursos para estudiar, donde lo primordial es divertirse aprendiendo.

La vida de Luke Donovan ha sido de aventuras, música, altos y bajos.

Y su pasión por la enseñanza y la conexión humana lo llevó a sentir un fuerte vínculo con los latinos. “Qué maravilla de comunidad, que se juntan y ayudan mutuamente. Me parece una maravillosa fiesta y si me dan el privilegio de aceptarme un poquito dentro de ello, yo estoy encantado”, expresa.

An English version of NUESTRA VOZ is available on lwb.co.nz

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Everything Else SPRING IN FULL SWING! GUIDED GARDEN TOURS run daily in Wanaka. Visit 2 to 4 gardens, a variety of garden styles sure to delight and inspire. Memorable activity with family, friends, visitors, staff do, club outing, group discounts (max 7), beautiful Christmas gift vouchers, from $95. Knowledgeable guide, transport, refreshments, Q&A. Info booking Florence 02102792481 beautifulgardenswanaka.com QUEENSTOWN DHARMA CENTRE, 12 LAKE ST. TUE (14 Nov) and WED (15 Nov), @ 7:00pm, TWO SPECIAL EVENTS with visiting teacher KHANDRO THRINLAY CHODON (see page 8 ); SUN (19 Nov), from 2:30pm - 5:30pm, Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche’s guidance on “A Guide to the Way of Life of a Bodhisattva”. For full event details, see dharmacentre.org.nz or FB. HAPPINESS HOUSE INVITES YOU TO ATTEND THEIR Annual General Meeting on 15th November 2023, 2.30pm-3.30pm, at 4 Park Street, Queenstown. The meeting will be followed by an afternoon tea. Phone: 03 442 6531. Email: info@happinesshouse. org.nz 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.

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Planning your Christmas party and stuck for ideas? Queenstown has some of the country’s best venues to choose from and we can help with a range of options with venues, boat cruises, party buses, functions and activities to go with it. Food, catering and drinks options can be found here, but most importantly all of these venues will work to your budget. Don’t delay as key venues and dates sell out early.

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‘Hometown Holly’ Shervey tackles biggest project yet

By Sue Fea She’s definitely a case of smalltown girl made big with even bigger projects hopefully in the pipeline as Queenstown raised actor and screenwriter Holly Shervey tackles her biggest film industry role yet.

She and actor director fiancé Emmett Skilton, both household names in Kiwi television and film, are currently working on a New Zealand dark comedy television series with Shervey writing the show and Skilton directing.

Shervey is also developing the popular online Instagram comedy series she created, American ‘Millennial Jenny’, into a television series and once that’s been assigned to a network it will air to the international market. “It’s pretty hard overseas at the moment with the actors’ strike so our focus has been on developing the NZ show,” Shervey says.

‘Millennial Jenny’, has aired more than 70 episodes since 2019, some of which have gone viral with almost five million views on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. “I was inspired to create that after my peers and I found ourselves in similar situations as millennials and we’d hear our parents responding to us,” Shervey says. Prior to that was her ‘Auckward Love’ series, inspired by Holly’s own awkward dates.

For Shervey, who trained through The Actors Programme at NZ Drama School in Auckland graduating in 2012, the big breaks began back in 2017 with a role in Amazon Prime’s ‘American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story’ in which she played Hefner’s bunny Teddy Howard. Shervey also played Zoe Carlson on Shortland Street on and off since 2018, rejoining last year for the 30th birthday special.

There have been numerous other roles, including international feature film The Tank, which hit movie screens here this year. Filmed in NZ, the movie was written and directed by Scott Walker, writer, and director of Frozen Ground which he directed with Nicolas Cage.

It hasn’t always been easy to break into a highly competitive industry, says the granddaughter of former Cabinet Minister and Queenstown mayor Warren Cooper and wife Lorraine. However, Shervey, who was educated at St Joseph’s and Wakatipu High School, encourages others to give it a go. “There’s always a way. It was really tough until I started making my own work. There’s rejection daily in this business but it’s not too different to any other job. It teaches you resilience,” she says. “I learned while researching for Millennial Jenny that it’s something our generation doesn’t have enough of.”

She says she’ll never run out of inspiration for her quirky, tongue in cheek twists on millennials.

Shervey and Skilton are planning another production that’s just weeks away. The couple are marrying on December 9 – their third attempt after Covid disruptions forced postponement of their two previous weddings in December 2020 and 2021. An intimate affair surrounded by family and friends, Shervey’s bridesmaids are Queenstowners, sister Taylor and best friend from primary school days, Whitney Nicholls-Potts. “I’m very excited to have Grandma (Lorraine) and Grandad (Warren), who just turned 90, there.

It means so much to me to have them with us on our special day. Grandma has made everything in life so much easier and more manageable.” Grandma was in attendance recently at Holly’s Queenstown hen’s party. “They made me do an obstacle course at “The Holympics” on the Queenstown waterfront, each obstacle representing a hilarious, yet tragic, event that I’ve had to overcome.”

Wellington-raised Skilton, who acts and directs on their social media series, played Axl Johnson, in the comedy-drama, The Almighty Johnsons, and most recently had roles in Avatar: The Way of Water and American comedy series Young Rock, portraying Dwayne Johnson’s real-life college football coach, Ed Orgeron.

“It’s another step,” she says. “Each project establishes you that little bit more.”

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Arts+Culture Glorious Choruses & Carols for Christmas

by Jess Allen

English neighbours singing it down the road at various moments when something exciting has been happening. It’s one of the choruses that everybody will know.”

The choir will also continue their commitment to showcasing talented young musicians. They will be welcoming back pianist Cameron Monteath, who placed third in this years Dunedin Concerto competition in May before performing with the choir and amazing the audience with his skill. This time he’ll be accompanying the winner of the first prize in that same concerto competition – cellist Boudewijin Keenan, who will be including “Vocalise” by Rachmaninov.

Monteath will also accompany Edward (Teddy) Finney Waters, who will offer a powerful performance. He has sung as a soloist with the choir in the past, and will be singing as a soloist this time around in two of the carols.

“Within the Christmas carol section of the concert, there’s one composer who is very well-known to choirs and his music is like the sparkles on the Christmas tree – everything is so bright and joyful. His name is John Rutter and we are singing one of his original compositions and two other pieces of his arrangements. Then there are other carols, which are French and German in origin, and we’re doing a German one actually in German, the other ones we’re singing in English.”

The first concert in a series of three will be Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall on Friday 24 November. There will also be a concert at Lake Wanaka Centre on 25 November and Dunstan High School on 26 November. Tickets are $30 with all profits put back into the choir. You can get tickets from Alexandra, Cromwell and Wanaka Paper Plus, Unichem Pharmacy Summerfields, Life Pharmacy Wilkinsons, Antidote QT Central or Lakes District Museum, Arrowtown.

Alison Frude

Cameron Monteath

The Central Otago Regional Choir will take the stage in Arrowtown at the end of the month for their second and final concert of the season – Glorious Choruses & Carols for Christmas. There’ll be well-known choral works, delightful Christmas carols and some talented surprise guest artists.

Alison Frude is the accompanist for the choir and explains that all the funds from the concerts the choir puts on go back into the group. Their performances are in May and November annually, with a break between rehearsals over winter. With members from all over Central Otago, they practice in Cromwell as it’s a central base for everyone. Frude says that this year’s show is like Christmas meeting the Proms, and that there’s something for everyone.

“Some of the music is very much like you would expect to hear if you were going to a Proms concert in Britain,” Frude says. “If it was a choir who are featured, they’d have various wonderful choruses of music, and that’s what’s going to happen this time, interspersed with some beautiful joyful Christmas carol music.”

One song that Frude says most will know and sing along to is “Land of Hope and Glory” by Elgar – the original version, as opposed to the one the soccer fans sing.

It’ll bring a touch of Last Night at the Proms to Arrowtown.

“The thing that made me think of the Proms was when Richard, our conductor, gave us the music and revealed that we were going to perform the real version of “Land of Hope and Glory” and that is always fun on the final night of the Proms – the choir sings it and so does the audience. That may or may not happen this time, because the real version is somewhat intricate. It’s kind of been taken over by people across the UK as almost their second national anthem. I’ve heard my

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My Life Story

by Sue Fea

PENNY WALLACE 0800 Penny

From dancing with the king to tending the wounds of celebrities, former Queenstown Plunket and maternity nurse Penny Wallace has enjoyed some high-flying days.

These days she’s tending roses, but this adventurer has done it all.

Born in post-war 1948, the daughter of a high-ranking Lieutenant Colonel and sought-after surgeon, Penny had an idyllic and privileged upbringing, rubbing shoulders with government officials in Wellington and spending family weekends at their Paremata beach-house.

As a Marsden Collegiate prefect Penny was “demoted” for tucking into the Old Girls dinner wine.

Despite the military-style Wellington Hospital nursing home regime with its meticulous uniform inspections, Penny loved the move. “My mother used to send me telegrams because she hadn’t heard from me.” Reprimanded again, this time from the matron after she and other junior nurses raided the Gentian Violet antiseptic to lighten their hair.

Penny’s father was assigned aide-de-camp and doctor during royal family state visits. Her parents stayed at Government House, attending lavish cocktail functions and grand balls. Penny was handpicked to lead dance with then Prince Charles, aged 19. “He was as shy as I was.”

Sailing to England on her OE, Penny landed numerous private nursing jobs, working for a prestigious St Moritz doctor tending to Aristotle Onassis, Stavros Niachos, America’s Kennedys, and other celebrities. Back in London she did a Cordon Bleu Cookery School course becoming a cook at the luxurious Glen Carron Lodge in the Scottish Highlands. “They took us to amazing castles and grand mansions for ‘fork luncheons’.”

Delays sailing home on a cargo ship left Penny stranded in India for two weeks.

She hitched and bused to Nepal before meeting the ship in Hong Kong – one of just seven passengers, the only female, dining daily with the captain. She arrived in Wellington for Christmas after almost five years overseas.

Penny took a Mount Hutt skiing holiday with friends while doing her post graduate intensive care diploma. Seriously injured in a car accident on the skifield road, she herself was rushed to intensive care, taking six months to recover, and having to repeat her exams.

Penny enjoying her love of flowers

Friend Jill Egerton phoned inviting her to cook in her new Queenstown restaurant, Rump and Bun, which later became Upstairs Downstairs. “It was Queenstown’s first BYO restaurant and so much fun.” Husband of 48 years, Dardy Wallace did the restaurant cleaning with business partner John Guthrie. Dardy charmed her from behind the vacuum cleaner and while not great at vacuuming, he was the best skier on the mountain and had a yellow Lotus Europa sports car. “What more do you want?” grins Penny.

She abandoned Art School to marry Dardy, premature twin girls arriving within a year, followed by George. No scans then. “Pat Farry did an X-ray and found two babies. I had my legs in stirrups at Southland Hospital and the neonatal specialist pulled his mask down and said, ‘Oh my gosh, Penny! I used to flat with you in Wellington.’”

Penny completed a graphic design diploma and studied art as an adult at Wakatipu High School while raising the kids.

She and Jocie Geddes launched Queenstown’s first creche to give mums a break, run by volunteers in St Peter’s Hall. It was the 70s and they got wrap from some local women who said children should be at home with their mothers. It grew, moving into the old Brecon Street Fire Station building.

Penny became Plunket, district, and health nurse, covering a massive run from Makarora to Lumsden. ”When the weather was right, they’d fly me to the West Coast.” The hair-raising bus ride via gravel Glenorchy Road had her refusing to go back. “The farmers came and got me in their boats.” They were long days, Penny often searching rugged backcountry roads for homes. Her arrival was celebrated with a big country feed.

0800 hadn’t been invented. “I got calls in the middle of the night for help.”

Babies were tied inside a nappy and hung on a hook to be weighed in the old Plunket Rooms in Beach Street.

When the Henry Street centre opened, she started groups for Japanese mums and others far from home and after 20 years in that role, Penny and Toni Okkerse ran the maternity wing at Lakes District Hospital for 10 years.

“We were full most weeks, delivering 120 babies a year in the early 1990s.”

Penny on the job in Queenstown in the early 1990s

Gardening, Heritage Rose Society, which has planted over 100 roses around Arrowtown, sewing, embroidery, patchwork, golf, painting, and until recently skiing, are her passions now. Never really time to retire.

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November 2023

Active Adventures win 2023 Supreme Business

By Jess Allen

Aku, on the far left with his niece, and Jack at right holding the dog at one of the company’s staff barbeques

Overcoming the odds Young Auckland pair strike business success locally

By Sue Fea Good things come in small parcels, but in the case of Aku Hiku and Jack Varndell they start with them too.

Ten months after the young Auckland pair, in their mid-20s, moved to Queenstown to start their own courier and transport business - Kaizen, they’ve already paid off their initial business loans and acquired a small local transport business. They now have their sights set on overseas expansion.

“We were just two men and a van when we started late last year,” says Hiku, who’s first to testify that the odds of his lower socio-economic South Auckland upbringing were against him ever achieving his dream of owning a business. “I grew up in an underprivileged Māori home, the eldest of eight younger siblings still at home,” he says. “We didn’t have much so I had to grow up at a very young age and step up.”

Despite evictions, power cut off and sometimes no food, Hiku says he still had an amazing childhood, sheltered from financial hardship by his parents.

He’d quit school at 16 or 17 and was working towards a ‘dream career’ in the Army as a field engineer when a family crisis meant he had to work full-time to support the family. “I just wanted to make money to get my family out of their struggle.” He worked in logistics for warehouses in Auckland working his way up to supervisor, at one stage working 16-hour days in two jobs, six days a week, to clear loans he’d taken out to support his family. Getting rid of debt was non-negotiable and once Hiku had achieved that, 18 months of self-discovery saw him realising he didn’t need to “keep on with mediocrity”.

Active Adventures took home Supreme Business of the Year at the 2023 Queenstown Business Awards at Walter Peak High Country Farm on Saturday 4 November. The awards, which are put on

by Queenstown Chamber of Commerce every two years, include 11 categories as well as the Supreme Winner. They aim to highlight business excellence in the region and hosted 200 businesspeople this year, celebrating the best in local business.

Based in Queenstown, Active Adventures offer small-group travel experience all around the world, including here in Aotearoa, North America, Peru, Nepal and the Netherlands. From here, they coordinate more than 80 trips and most of their guests come from America.

The judges commended the businesses impressive operation and guest satisfaction; that each customer is taken care of individually and personally.

The team at Active Adventures picked up the Excellence in People & Capability award, and were finalists in the Excellence in Strategy & Business Solutions. Chief Executive Officer, Wendy van Lieshout, says that winning the People & Capability award was exciting as it’s a testament to how businesses look after their people and that receiving the Supreme Award was a shock for all.

“We were very surprised to also win the Supreme Award, which is off the back of a few years of pretty tricky times, coming out of Covid,” van Lieshout says.

“We did a very brave thing in the middle of Covid and acquired a business in America, because all of our guests come from America. With borders shut, it seemed like a good idea to acquire a business so that we could continue to run trips in America for those guests who were stuck with international border closures. It was a really gutsty move, considering we couldn’t go and see what we were acquiring or spend time with the people, but we pressed on and just had a really strategic plan to make sure that it was efficient and effective.”

A relative’s friend introduced him to Kaizen partner Jack Varndell, who was a New World business analyst and accountant in Auckland. Varndell, who’d come from a high-income family with strong values, was looking to take over some courier contracts in Queenstown. “We instantly clicked, and I moved down a month after him to start the business,” says Hiku. “In just nine months we’re like brothers. We share the same values and ambitions.”

It hasn’t all been roses with their characters tested, Varndell bringing a strong Christian faith and sharp business acumen, Hiku sharing those values – his business strength in practical logistics and operations.

Now operating four trucks, four vans and more to come, the pair now employs 11 staff, some of whom live in their rented Kelvin Heights property.

They’ve already purchased one small local transport business, doubling productivity from 40% to more than 80% by adopting new practices and technology. That acquisition secured them a Grant Road depot while transport competitors unable to secure those have to be based in Cromwell.

Kaizen is now delivering all over the Queenstown Lakes-Central Otago region with sights set internationally.

Social conscience has been a strong foundation of the business and both young men are invested in helping their ever-expanding team grow, learn and develop. They’ve volunteered in the community, serving meals for those living rough. “If you can retain something from your wealth then you have something to give.”

First to receive was Hiku’s family, most of whom he’s already moved to Cromwell for a better life. He’s bought a family home for them there, his mum settled and doing part-time work, Dad to follow soon with the last sibling. “I’m blessed to have good friends. All grace goes to the people around me,” says Hiku.

The risk paid off for Active Adventures as the size of the business ultimately doubled off the back of Covid, and van Lieshout is grateful to have a great team that helped to execute the coming together of the two brands. The business that Active Adventures acquired was called Austin Adventures.

They’re a family business and van Lieshout notes that both businesses share similar DNA, which has proven to be critical in the successful bringing together of the two.

“We had some really nice feedback from the judges about how our application stood out, and we are especially proud that we were up against such incredible big global Queenstown businesses, as well as really amazing small entrepreneurial Queenstown businesses. You don’t really get a sense of how you stack up against those peers until you enter something like this, because when you’re running your own business, you kind of run it in a vacuum. That was probably the most validating thing – to be set up against those other businesses and realise that we’re actually winning – it’s pretty cool.”

For more information on the awards and to check out the full photo gallery, head to businessawards.queenstownchamber.org.nz

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COMMUNITY NOTES Queenstown Marathon

Allanah Blackley is a winner at the start line

By Sue Fea

They say, ‘no pain, no gain’, but Allanah Blackley knows that more than most.

The 39-year-old Southlander has overcome some major adversities to push through and train for the NZ Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon 10km event on November 18.

More than 10,000 athletes are expected to take part in the popular event, now in its ninth year, with an influx of more than 20,000 people, including supporters, in town for the event weekend.

Invercargill-based Blackley, who grew up in Winton, was never a runner, “not since cross country at school”, however, rehabilitation from a bad car accident in 2019 and a rapidly approaching 40th birthday saw her take on the challenge to run.

After suffering injuries from head to toe in the crash, including serious head injuries that still limit her, Blackley was initially only allowed to walk for 11 minutes at a time and even that was difficult.

She got to a point where she was determined to try and run after being inspired by friends who’d done running events. “I wanted to support my teenage daughter in her rugby fitness, and it turned into a new motherdaughter activity,” she says. They started running together in November last year. “I was doing 3kms to 4kms and then I had another car accident and at Christmas last year I couldn’t even walk around the supermarket. My legs abdomen and pelvis were badly injured.” In the first accident Blackley was stationary at a pedestrian crossing and hit badly from behind, the second T-boned at an intersection. “It was back to square one.”

She’s also suffered from rheumatoid arthritis for 10 years and had to cope with major changes to her medication, due to the effects of that on her organs. Just to add another spanner into the works, Blackley had unrelated surgery in July leaving her bedridden for a fortnight, unable to exercise for six weeks. “I feel every month something’s happened and I’ve had to stop for a while and lost traction in my training and fitness.”

“Even now when I’m running after a certain point my legs wobble. My brother said, ‘If you can run 7kms you can run 10kms,” she says.

A fortnight out from the Queenstown Marathon 10km run an elated Blackley made the 10km mark and says her three kids – five, 10 and 13 have been a huge encouragement, running or scootering alongside. Regular passers-by always toot and wave to cheer her on. A teacher at her youngest’s school was inspired to run with her in March. They motivate each other and will drive to Queenstown together.

Allanah and her daughter having a bit of fun before their training run

Allanah’s arthritis has meant very painful knees at times, but she’s pushed through. “When I got to the 8km mark I just burst into tears,” she says. Ten days out from the event she says her run is already feeling easier.

Blackley has already set her sights on the 32km Stewart Island event next October, and “maybe the half marathon in Queenstown”.

There will be 88 countries represented in the entries line-up this year, which includes 1674 international athletes. A large chunk of runners will come from Canterbury – 2232, 1995 from Otago and 1626 from Auckland. Ages range from just five-year-olds to an 88-year-old, with an average age around 38, 58% female and 42% male competitors.

A massive group of 700 volunteers will be on hand for the event and reigning women’s champion Hannah Oldroyd is back to defend her title. Men’s champion Daniel Jones hasn’t entered at this stage.

The event covers four distances – the main marathon, half marathon, 10km run and kids’ fun run.

Night ‘n Day Rainbow Run What better way to say hello to summer than a 5km fun run while being bombed at five colour stations? Friends, family, school mates, tradie mates and flatmates get together, dress up and have a blast!

The Night ‘n Day Rainbow Run is on at the Frankton Reserve, Saturday morning, November 25th, 11.30am.

Thanks to several partner groups that have come together to make this awesome event happen. The colour stations will have plenty of enthusiasts who will all be on hand to bomb you with colour as you run or walk the course which includes a traverse over the historic Kawarau Falls Heritage bridge and a run under the new road bridge. The colour bombs are made from corn starch. The local Fire Brigade will douse you near the start of the run before you pass through the five colour stations.

Night ‘n Day will be selling ice creams for a gold coin donation. Sport Central will have inflatables and play equipment with music for good vibes, so bring along friends and family to hang out, picnic, relax and enjoy the scenery and atmosphere.

Night ‘n Day Rainbow Run tickets cost $10 per person or $30 for a family of four. Tickets can be purchased online via www.sportotago.co.nz or on the day, cash only. Any profits go to Sporting Chance, supporting children into sport.

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Sustainable Queenstown’s - Surplus to Sublime evening After a sell-out last year, Sustainable Queenstown returns next Monday, 20 November with Surplus to Sublime the Trust the Chef style interactive evening in collaboration with KiwiHarvest, celebrating good food, a beautiful community and reducing food waste.

Hosted, again by the Millhouse at Millbrook, where their skilled chefs will be creating a three-course meal using rescued food collected by the Queenstown KiwiHarvest team during the week. Fresh produce from Millbrook’s Kitchen Garden will be used too.

This (now annual!) event will showcase what can be created from perfectly good food that would otherwise be heading to our landfills.

Sustainable Queenstown and KiwiHarvest at last years ‘Surplus to Sublime’ fundraising evening at Millbrook Resort

The evening commences at 6pm with a tour of Millbrook’s Kitchen Garden* and a complimentary glass of wine, ready to be seated in the Millhouse for 7pm. *this tour is optional, you are welcome to relax at the Millhouse before 7pm or arrive ready for a 7pm start.

Between courses we’ll hear from the local KiwiHarvest team and the Millhouse chefs on the resort’s food sustainability initiatives and the reality of creating a three-course dinner using rescued food!

Plus we’ll be hosting a silent art auction with one-off prizes from local artists like Hazweld, Jenny Mehrtens and The Clay Station.

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by Daniela Diaz Soto

This is my story My journey as an immigrant began in March 2018 when I arrived in New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa. It was my last chance due to age restrictions, so I left it to fate.

After graduating as a Journalist in Chile in 2005, I worked for over ten years in the news at Canal 13, one of the primary television channels in my country. However, after my departure, I had to decide what my next steps would be, so I decided to live abroad, something I always dreamed of since my adolescence.

I still remember the immense excitement I felt when I first set foot in NZ. I didn’t know what adventure awaited me, but it would undoubtedly be something that would change my life.

My first job was in Mount Maunganui during the kiwifruit season. It was physically demanding, starkly contrasting my desk job back home. This experience revealed unknown facets of myself, forcing me to adapt.

During my Working Holiday Visa, I travelled all over the country and met people from all over the world. I stayed in Taupo, where I worked in a hostel in exchange for accommodation, and then moved to Wellington to work cleaning a school and in restaurants as a kitchenhand. I also had the unique experience of working in the Beehive kitchen for important official dinners, a memorable moment.

As my time in Wellington was ending, my parents came to visit me. We travelled all over New Zealand, and I showed them the wonders of this impressive country. It was with them that I came to Queenstown for the first time, and after falling in love with the landscapes and the vibe of the place, I decided that this would be my home.

For most of my years living here, I worked in supermarkets, restaurants and cleaning houses. I also took the challenge of learning downhill biking, an extreme sport that I never imagined I could do, but I pushed myself to learn new things, and this country has given me much of that.

However, up to that point, I was not even close to getting a job related to my profession. This stage made me understand that as an immigrant, sometimes you must make a double effort to demonstrate your abilities, as it is like rebuilding yourself from scratch.

My first trip to Easter Island (Rapa Nui) - Chile 2022

In 2022, I obtained my residency and travelled to Chile to reunite with my family and friends after five years without seeing them, a situation extended by the pandemic. This reunion recharged me with energy, and I returned with a stronger desire to do what I love.

This year, I started volunteering at the Citizens Advice Bureau, participated in events for Sustainable Queenstown, and began recording Calzones Rotos Podcast with a friend, a Spanish-language funny show focused on the Latino community in the world.

I also contacted the editor of the Lakes Weekly Bulletin, David Gibbs, to suggest writing a column for my beloved Latino community in Queenstown, and he accepted the proposal with an open mind. This opportunity has allowed me to discover multiple life stories and connect more with Latinos and non-Latinos in this town. I was also invited to join the artistic collective Tart, an experience that reawakened my creative side.

For the first time since I arrived, I understood the importance of building community and supporting each other when we need help or want to start new projects.

My experience as a Latina immigrant has made me grow as a person and woman. I understood that I am stronger than I thought, that the language barrier can be broken when we dare to communicate without inhibitions, and that feeling lonely and missing our roots will always be present. Still, it unites all of us who are not from here.

Being in New Zealand has also made me see the differences with Latin America, especially regarding safety and quality of life. But at the same time, I like to bring part of my culture, such as our warmth, joy, kindness, and solidarity.

I miss my family and friends in Chile daily, but now I feel like this is my place.

Coming from such a distant country in South America to this land has become an experience that changed my life forever. I learned that when you step out of your comfort zone, you open yourself to a world of possibilities and that It’s never too late to start anew.

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

“Share the Aroha / Comparte el amor” - Christchurch 2018

For more info, visit www.qldc.govt.nz/welcoming-communities

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Construction projects slow as costs rise

By Jess Allen According to The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment building and construction is one of the top contributors to New Zealand’s economy, and will continue with demand for residential housing continuing to grow. Post covid, while the pipeline grew the industry was impacted by supply chain disruptions and rising construction costs which particularly impacted the local Southern Lakes market.

Construction data researchers Pacifecon released their South Island Market Watch report recently offering a comprehensive picture of planned construction. They have researchers based throughout the country including in the Southern Lakes region, who monitor and report on the health of the construction industry.

“Post-election, we’re hearing more positivity. The feeling appears to be that change was needed and now people are getting into planning,” Sian Campbell, a researcher as Pacifecon says. “I am hoping this means that we will see more activity in the coming months including infrastructure projects, especially government ones, despite National wanting to show they are getting things done these will take longer to change, due to the pure bureaucracy involved.”

Material Shortages dissipating Campbell also noted that material shortages have started to improve and are not the pressing issue they once were. Some material prices have come down, such as timber, and Campbell is under the impression that there was a bit of stockpiling occurring.

“There isn’t as much building activity and people are now working through those stockpiles, so suppliers aren’t getting as much demand and are dropping prices though it’s not true for all materials.”

Subcontractor shortages pushing local rates higher Shifting focus to Queenstown Lakes, Campbell says, “Building costs are still going up, mainly due to the cost of subcontractor labour especially in Queenstown and Wānaka.” One of the highest value projects in Queenstown that Pacifecon is reporting on is the $482m first stages for the Park Ridge mixed-use development.

Carolyn Rennie is another researcher at Pacifecon, who focuses on the Queenstown Lakes District. She interviewed two architects in the region

to query and back up what she was hearing; she described that what she discovered during her research as quite unusual.

“There’s very, very high prices, for builds, and Wānaka has outstripped Queenstown in terms of cost,” Rennie says. She also notes extra fees for newer compliance, which is getting passed on to the consumer. “All of this could change and prices could increase when the building consent changes, in the first half of next year – you need to be carbon neutral.”

General build cost are currently higher in Wānaka than Queenstown with “everybody clicking the ticket”. It’s understood that this is driven mainly by subcontractors costs. Some tradies in Wānaka are also claiming higher margins, which gets passed along, all of whom add their own margin, before it comes down to the consumer to pay.

While there doesn’t seem to be an increase in building or architecture companies going under in the region, it has been reported that the mix of projects is changing where architects were working 70% commercial and 30% residential, today it is closer to 50/50.

Queenstown and Wānaka have among the highest building prices in the country. Some in the area have reported that the cost of building per square metre have jumped significantly and in some cases are double, what was already quite a steep cost in comparison, to the rest of the country.

Project starts decreasing while values increase Compared to August 2022, the number of projects in the South Island pipeline has decreased by 10% and value has increased by 28%, which is in line with trends that the Pacifecon team have seen throughout Aotearoa as a whole. Canterbury and Otago combined make up 76% of the construction pipeline by number of projects and 77% of the value.

Queenstown’s major project pipeline Some of what’s coming up for Queenstown in construction includes the $350m upgrade to the Queenstown Airport Terminal, which is currently waiting on council sign off. There’s also work underway on the 35-year Queenstown Town Centre Master Plan, including the arterial road, and construction that’s underway on many sites for the Gibbston Valley Resort & Golf Course.

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Queenstown Farmer Carlos Bagrie wins prestigious global farming scholarship

Crowdfunding campaign seeks to raise $10,000 to protect native bird from rats

Food and farming entrepreneur Carlos Bagrie has been awarded one of the most prestigious accolades in global agriculture.

The 2024 Nuffield Farming Scholarship was presented to Bagrie and three fellow scholars at Parliament in Wellington last week by Minister O’Connor.

The Nuffield Scholarship is a scholarship awarded to leaders and innovators in the NZ primary sector.

Bagrie – who co-founded retail food business My Food Bag and now owns Queenstown’s Royalburn Station with wife Nadia Lim – was one of only four recipients chosen for the elite scholarship after a rigorous selection process.

Southern Lakes Sanctuary, in conjunction with Forest & Bird Central Otago Lakes branch has launched a crowdfunding campaign to urgently protect the declining mohua/Yellowhead from an anticipated rat plague near Makarora.

The campaign is seeking at least $10,000 via a Givealittle page, which will go towards 700 rat traps and bait stations in Mt Aspiring National Park.

The approach comes as the conservationists prepare for an explosion of rat numbers thanks to a recent ‘mast season’ of native beech trees, where a larger number of tree seeds are produced. A mast season occurs every two to six years. Once the seeds have been eaten, predators turn to eating native species – it’s feared that mohua in Makarora could become extinct within a single season if extra measures are not taken.

Headlight Wins Community Contribution Award The award recognises organisations that have implemented initiatives that have had a positive impact on the community, and strive to generate outcomes that have a long term benefit for Queenstown.

Headlight’s submission focused on how the team raised funds and built an innovative programme to bring mental health education to support the needs of local communities post-COVID. The efforts have seen nearly 500 people from priority communities take part in mental health education, which has directly increased mental health literacy across the community.

Council invites feedback on economic diversification plan A draft economic diversification plan developed by QLDC alongside local businesses and industry experts has been shared for public feedback.

Queenstown Lakes District Councillor and local business owner Matt Wong said the draft plan, New pathways to a thriving future, seeks to support the diversification work already happening across the district and help achieve Council’s Vision 2050 goal of a resilient and sustainable economy offering a diverse range of career and income opportunities.

The draft plan sits alongside the district’s regenerative tourism plan Travel to a thriving future and the Queenstown Lakes Spatial Plan. Together, these will form the economic development strategy going forward.

To provide more insight into the draft plan, emphasise why diversification is important and how people can share their views, QLDC is hosting a lunchtime webinar at 12.30pm on Tuesday 21 November. Public feedback closes on 8 December with the final plan expected to be presented to Councillors in early 2024.

Details including a webinar registration link can be found at https://letstalk. qldc.govt.nz/

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ARIES November will greatly impact relationships, investments & your work environment.

A good plan will help you achieve your goals this month.

Highly romantic month for committed people, you will spend some lovely moments together & cherish these times!

Moneywise, it might not be the best time to lend or borrow, this is just a temporary phase, it’ll be wise to wait it out.

LEO November promises increased communication & interaction, excellent networking skills & career growth.

This month, you will experience a career boost in your professional life. The higher authorities & seniors will be in favor of your work & appreciate your dedication. #Keep that momentum going.

CAPRICON Career, Public life & Opportunities are promised this month. During the beginning of the month, students trying to pursue higher education will receive positive news.

For working professionals, you will expand your horizons, your career & social image will be pertinent to you. Your personality will glow as a result of your accomplishments. *Excellent month for Finances

TARUS This month will bring career & marital accord.

This month will also help you win over your opposition and increase your popularity.

Those who looking to meet someone, you will not be willing to compromise.

You know what you want and will seek to find the perfect partner.

You are on fire!

VIRGO For Virgos, there will be emphasis on financial matters, family possessions & investments in November. There will be a desire and attempt from your side to find an alternative & passive source of income.

Singles will attract people from opposite gender with your charm & positive conversations. You will also spend some time in fashion & adopt a new style, Fancy!

AQUARIUS November will impact financial gains, spirituality & intellectual expansion in a significant way. You will have a heightened interest in travel & philosophy.

In the professional life, you will be busy throughout with strategic planning & negotiations. A dynamic transformation in your career path in indicated.

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Monthly Horoscope November 2023

GEMINI Towards the initial part of the month, your work schedule & routine will undergo a major transformation. You will properly analyze where the lack is and work on it effectively. Your communication with coworkers will get a boost, and so will your daily responsibilities. With your creative ideas & approaches to new ventures, you will experience immense growth & tremendous profits.

LIBRA Libra natives will be greatly impacted by self transformation, personal identity & confidence. This month, you will pay extra attention to your appearance & how you groom yourself.

When it comes to professional life, you will manage to impress everyone at the office.

There will be a spotlight on you at the office or workplace, enjoy it!

SAGITTARIUS November will put an emphasis on friendship, enhanced professional reputation & career prospects. This month, you will focus on your friends & social events. You will be lucky to meet like-minded individuals who will help you in career & help you move forward in life.

This month has excellent potential for new friendships & collaborations.

Luck is on your side!

CANCER November will be all about focusing on home, family & emotional security. You will be indulging in healthy discussions with your family & spend quality time with your family members. There can be social gatherings with family, even with distant ones, you will meet after a long time. You might have desires to connect with your roots, maybe take a trip to hometown.

Love it!

SCORPIO Introspection and Spirituality. Some Scorpio natives might need solitude and want to retreat from the outside world for some time. During this time, you will find & realise things about yourself that you need to change & improve for efficiency. You will have a desire for inner growth & healing, so heal because it is not everyday you have this desire.

PISCES November will bring marital accord and recognition. You will see positive signs in your career & an outstanding growth in the first half of the month.

Stars indicate in the middle of the month, you will get tasks beneath your potential at your workplace. But, if you work with the same level of dedication, seniors will favor you & you might even get promoted in the coming days, go get it!

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6. A ladder might appear in which item of clothing?

7. The duck-billed platypus is native to which country?

8. Who had a 1988 hit with One Moment in Time?

9. Which grinning feline did Alice meet in Wonderland?

10. “The Sunshine State” is the nickname of which US state?

11. Which star sign is between Capricorn and Pisces?

12. What cookery measure corresponds roughly to 5 millilitres?

13. Which one of the seven deadly sins involves eating to excess?

14. What type of creature is a Swaledale?

15. What is the fruit of the wild rose called?

16. What term is given to the release of a prisoner subject to a period of good behaviour?

17. What type of creature is an opossum?

18. What is the alternate name for a castle in chess?

19. Créme pétissiére is a thick pastry cream similar to what sweet egg-based confection?

20. Which film includes the song White Christmas?

21. What’s the cube root of 1000?

22. An Unexpected Journey was the subtitle of which 2012 film?

23. In the Bible, which of Jacob's sons was sold as a slave by his brothers?

24. What is a fox's tail called?

25. To which language family do Breton and Welsh belong?

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QUIZ ANSWERS: 1. Femur | 2. Its nose | 3. Norway | 4. American football | 5. Heart | 6. Tights or a stocking | 7. Australia | 8. Whitney Houston | 9. Cheshire Cat | 10. Florida | 11. Aquarius | 12. Teaspoonful | 13. Gluttony | 14. A sheep | 15. Hip | 16. Probation | 17. Marsupial | 18. Rook | 19. Custard | 20. Holiday Inn | 21. Ten | 22. The Hobbit | 23. Joseph | 24. A brush | 25. Celtic.

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

Rātā Restaurant Assistant Manager Unique opportunity! Internationally recognised Rātā Restaurant has the ultimate career opportunity for a Restaurant Assistant Manager.

Are you a Hospitality professional with a record of leadership and excellence in high end restaurant management?

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and confident candidate who can motivate our team to strive for excellence for our customers.

Along with the Restaurant Manager you will build a dynamic culture for the already established Rātā team.

Join us in delivering a memorable dining experience to our amazing customers!

Please send cover letter and current CV to hr@gotocollection.co.nz

The Dishery in Arrowtown are seeking a

Commie Chef/Kitchen Porter to join our team. We have full and part time positions available.

You would be working in a small team under skilled and creative chefs.

You will learn food preparation, help with deliveries, stock rotation, washing dishes, kitchen cleaning and maintenance, training and learning all aspects of kitchen operations. This is a great opportunity to learn from the best and further your culinary career.

If this opportunity appeals, please send your expression of interest to scott@thedishery.co.nz

🌟🌟🌟🌟 Join Highview Apartments – Your Home Away from Home in Queenstown! 🏡🏡🏡🏡 Discover the charm of modern 1 and 2-bedroom apartments at Highview Apartments, designed for guests seeking a home away from home experience in Queenstown.

Current Opportunities: We're expanding our team and inviting applications for fulltime and part time Housekeepers.

To apply please email: reservations@highviewapartments.co.nz with your CV. We also have an exciting new role that we are taking expression of interest for: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Expression of Interest: Duty Manager Position 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Role Overview: Experienced Duty Manager needed to cover accommodation and housekeeping services on weekends. Must have at least 1 year of housekeeping or office management experience. Strong communication, organizational, and team player skills required.

Ideal Candidate: • • • •

Minimum 1 year of housekeeping or office management experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Team player with a positive attitude Organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a skilled management team dedicated to the growth and development of the business. We are seeking an individual who not only meets the criteria but is also enthusiastic about learning and contributing to our success.

If you are a kind, driven, and customer-oriented individual with experience in housekeeping and/or office management, we invite you to apply and become a valuable part of our team.

To express your interest, please submit your resume and a cover letter to reservations@highviewapartments.co.nz detailing your relevant experience and why you believe you would be an excellent fit for this position. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who shares our vision for success and growth.

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Bar Staff / Food Runners Wait Staff wanted!

• Competitive rates of pay • Great company perks across NZ and Australia • Experience desired but not essential • Excellent career progression

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Dry Cleaning Assistant required for Central Dry cleaning.

This job is physically demanding in a hot environment and the applicant must be able to work within a team environment to a high level of skill.

Please email CV’s to accounts@centraldrycleaning.co.nz

Please send your CV to graeme.allan@botswanabutchery.co.nz or alternatively pop in and meet our team.

Bartender/Mixologist $27.99/hour Minimum 30hours/week Please contact Marine_Blanchard@evt.com with resume.

Waiters / Bar Staff / Food Runners wanted!

• Competitive rates of pay • Great company perks across NZ & Australia • Full training provided • Be a part of a great team!

Please send your CV to Dayle.Martin@whiteandwongs.co.nz or alternatively pop in and meet our team.

Full Time Hairdresser Role at Frankton Hair Studio

TIG WELDER

Apply Now.

Workshop based in Cromwell.

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

Hours are negotiable Monday to Friday with one late night but NO weekends required!

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

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

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.

FIND THE PERFECT CANDIDATE

FOR YOUR JOB VACANCY

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

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WE’RE HIRING PLASTERBOARD FIXERS & STOPPERS To work Monday-Friday as part of a team in a well-established company with good forward work.

Full time positions available.

Competitive wage rates or contract wage rates.

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

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

Love food? Love events? Love In2Food!

Looking for variety and to work as part of a team?

We are a popular Queenstown based catering company in search of some fresh faces for another big season of events at exclusive venues and our prep kitchen in Frankton.

Our catering business is looking for the following to join our team for another busy season:

• Chef de Partie This role can be full time, part time or casual. Flexible roster.

Also will have the week off over the Christmas period.

Great on shift meals.

Rewarded with a great hourly rate.

You must be in New Zealand with the right to work legally in New Zealand with a current visa.

Own transportation is a plus.

If this sounds like a position that you want to get your hands on then send your application including CV to thilo@in2food.co.nz

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We’re looking for kitchen superstars!

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

VACANCIES

Scan QR or email birthes@joeshq.co.nz

We’re Hiring

Kitchen manager, Barista, Chef, Duty Manager required Work Perks: • •

• • • • • • • •

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

FIND THE PERFECT CANDIDATE TAXI OPERATOR

FOR YOUR JOB VACANCY

A vacancy is available for full time Taxi Operator with Queenstown's premier Taxi Company under the Bluebubble brand.

P endorsement driver's licence required.

All further training shall be given.

Call or text Dalbir Singh 02040105554 Email dalbir1@icloud.com Bluebubble Taxis, Queenstown

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

Are you...

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail?

• Passionate about the environment and selling a sustainable product?

• A team player?

• Enthusiastic and motivated with great interpersonal skills?

• Excited to share our eco journey?

We are looking for:

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

Training starts 4th December.

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

PROPERTY AND MAINTENANCE PERSON Permanent or contract position, average 25-30 hours per week, flexible schedule, with some weekend cover required.

We need a mechanically minded, practical person to work as part of a small team to keep Kinross looking and functioning at its best.

You will have aptitude for and experience troubleshooting and maintaining pumps, waste water systems, plumbing and electrical, gardening and property maintenance, fixing equipment, small building maintenance and painting etc.

Plus a can-do, customer focused attitude.

Please apply with CV and cover letter to christine@kinross.nz, giving details of your qualifications and experience. Applicants must currently reside in NZ as a NZ citizen, resident or have a valid work visa. Please give details of visa type and expiry. Or phone for a chat 0292713210.

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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.

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

Rātā / Madam Woo Chef de Partie / Kitchen Porter We are looking for a creative Chef de Partie and Kitchen Porters for our two restaurants in the heart of Queenstown.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic kitchen team and elevate your culinary career, we would love to hear from you!

Tour Guides

This is an opportunity not to be missed - we are a great team with amazing development plans for our staff who are looking to gain more experience in our busy, well established restaurants.

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

Chef de Partie - we are looking for innovation, passion and drive.

You will need some good experience, a can do attitude.

We are looking for:

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.

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

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.

We have plenty of flexible hours available; work life balance is key right!

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

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VACANCIES Joiners Wanted

Public Kitchen and Bar, Finz Seafood and Grill, and Bella Cucina are looking for superstars who genuinely care and want to join an amazing team to help deliver memorable experiences for our guests.

We are hiring in the following positions: Waitstaff Duty Manager Bartenders

• • • •

We offer: Competitive compensation Flexible scheduling for work-life balance Exceptional team spirit Professional development and opportunities for growth Send your CV to Liz at admin@wai.net.nz

FIND THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CAREER

• Must have NZ residency or valid work visa • Must be trade qualified in cabinetry and timber joinery • Must have minimum 5 year’s experience in a similar position • Must hold current full drivers licence • This is a full-time role • Remuneration by negotiation is relevant to experience To apply please email your CV to: queenstown.joinery@xtra.co.nz

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Get on Board with Go Bus Transport and come join our great team in Queenstown!

Go Bus is part of the Kinetic Group, the biggest mass transit bus operator in Australia and New Zealand. Across Kinetic operations, we move 50 million people per year using 3,000+ buses operated and supported by over 4,000 people.

We are looking for a permanent P a r t - Time or Casual On n-- Call School Bus Driver, w i t h a maximum 20 hours per week during school terms only.

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Delight our guests with your five-star service!

Are you an experienced hospitality professional who values a supportive and caring culture and wants to work with an exceptional team of friendly people?

We’re recruiting for the following positions, and we’d love to hear from you: • Food and Beverage Attendant • Room Attendant • Hotel Duty Manager

• Guest Services Agent • Demi Chef de Partie

Visit our careers website: careers.therees.co.nz for full details about these exciting opportunities.

Applications from New Zealand citizens / residents are highly encouraged.

What you need: • Enjoy being with young people and have their safety and welfare at heart • Class 2 Licence • P endorsement (we can help you obtain this) • A responsible and caring approach If you want to be part of a business that is making a difference in your community then we want to hear from you!

Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Police Vetting check.

WE ARE HIRING

- Barista - FOH - Cafe Supervisor

Pop in with a CV or send to marmoladacafe@yahoo.com We also have roles available at our cafe in Frankton, Odelay - please email odelaycafe@yahoo.co.nz

• Duty Manager • Recep�onist • Room A�endant

Don't let this role drive by! Apply today!

Call Ian Roach on 020 4139 9640 or email your CV to Ian.Roach@gobus.co.nz

Benefits and Rewards • Star�ng rate $27/hour-$30/hour • Flexible Work Op�ons available • Heavily Discounted Food and Beverage • Free staff parking and on duty meals provided.

• Well-being ini�a�ves • Sustainable work prac�ces • IHG Room Discounts at over 6,000 hotels worldwide!

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We are hiring!!!

We are seeking hospitality professionals who value a high-performing culture, flexible working arrangements, work-life balance and a caring work environment to join our team in the following roles:

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.

When you're a part of IHG, you're more than your job �tle. And that's what we love – the individual talents, interests and dreams that make you who you are.

Please email your resume at manager@holidayinnqueenstown.co.nz

RECEPTIONIST – DUTY MANAGERS EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER – COPTHORNE HOTELS HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISORS FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPERVISORS F&B ATTENDANTS - KITCHEN ATTENDANTS

Cafe Society located in the 5 Mile Center is looking for our next superstar!

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

No night time work & competitive pay rate for the right person.

Email your CV through to cafesocietyjobs@xtra.co.nz to apply

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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:

• Food & Beverage Attendants • Coach Driver – Rookie & Experienced • Finance Buisness Partner – Mountains • Experienced Jet Boat Driver

• Operations Coordinator – Rakiura • Team Leader – Te Anau / Manapouri • Local Sales Executive & Sales Consultant – Te Anau

Cardrona x Treble Cone are now hiring!

• Kitchen Hand • Cafe Assistant • Lead Trail Builder

• Snowmaking Supervisor • Bike Park Lift Attendant

WE'RE HIRING! WORK IN QUEENSTOWN'S MOST ICONIC VENUES Join the team at New Zealand’s ultimate collection of fine dining, consisting of The Grille & No.5 Church Lane.

We are looking for confident, energetic and experienced professionals, who strive to deliver a high standard of service to our guests.

Permanent and part time positions available.

VACANCIES INCLUDE: -

DUTY MANAGER WAITER/WAITRESS BARTENDER CHEF DE PARTIE SOUS CHEF

Apply today!

EMAIL: Your CV to recruitment@imperiumcollection.com STOP BY: Drop off your CV and meet us in person!

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