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All aboard ‘5.50pm bus - Frankton to Arrowtown - rush hour traffic - but here I sit in glorious isolation.’ That was a tweet on the Friday of Queenstown Marathon weekend from our Otago Regional Councillor, committed alternative transport advocate, and general good human Alexa Forbes. It was accompanied by a picture of queuing traffic, taken from aboard an empty bus. I was tempted to tweet back ‘you’re taking up the space of two utes with that bus, all to yourself’, but feared the joke might be lost in translation. It certainly seems as a population we’ve not reached the point yet where we’ll collectively tackle congestion by enough of us regularly taking the bus or biking, rather than driving. We love our cars. The convenience, comfort and, perhaps as much as anything else, the glorious isolation. But marathon weekend is probably a good indicator of how busy Queenstown will be in a few years, with the atrocious traffic to match. According to the council’s Draft Parking Strategy, released on Friday, the district is now home to more than 50,000 residents and hosts two million visitors each year. The average day population is 66,000 (16k visitors) and peak day is 102k (52k visitors). By 2050, there will be 84,000 residents. The average day pop. will be 123k and peak day 202k. Obviously, then, constrained as our road system is, both through the landscape, the design and the funding, unless someone events ﬂying cars, we’re going to have to at least partially embrace this ‘modal shift’. That’s an horrific phrase, I know, and I’m sorry to subject you to it. It’s so council-y, so dull it immediately switches your brain off. If you are still reading, it basically means using other forms of transport; walking, biking, bus, ferry, etc. rather than cars. It’s going to be a painful transition. Nearly three quarters of Queenstown households have access to two or more vehicles! And 28% have three or more. The draft parking strategy is a first stab at inﬂuencing how we get around. Look, it’s a 21-page document, and you should go and read it and make a submission (before 28 January, letstalk.qldc.co.nz), but I’m sure it’s not a spoiler to say there’s not much in there about cheaper parking or more on-street parking. There are loads of legitimate issues with forced modal shift. Tradies with tools, young families, people making multiple stops, commuters coming from further afield; they all need their vehicles more than most, not to mention the winter weather, crap timetables, etc. But that doesn’t mean we should reject it out of hand, just because we don’t like the idea. As an (early) NY resolution, I’m going to start biking and taking the bus as much as I can, free up some space on the roads. Afterall, one full bus transports the same number of people as about 30 or so utes. Paul Taylor

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Snow business humming along By Paul Taylor

Eighty-five thousand meals with hot chips, 40,000 pies, 50,000 flat whites, and 421,000 cold beverages, many of them beers. While the erratic and relatively light snowfall made the 2023 winter season operationally challenging for Queenstown Lakes ski resorts, there were still plenty of skiers and snowboarders hitting the slopes and restaurants at The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. NZSki welcomed just under half a million visitors to its two Queenstown skifields over the winter, 8% down on last year’s record 540,000, but above the 10-year average of 434k guests. The majority were at The Remarks, which enjoyed a record year as it had better snow days than other New Zealand mountains, including Coronet. “It was really challenging from a snow perspective,” NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson says, speaking at the annual ski season business wrap on Thursday. “Coronet Peak had about 117cm of snow, which is only about half its annual average. Remarkables didn’t do too badly, and it built during the year, but it was still below its annual average of between three and three-and-a-half metres.” Last season, Southern Lakes skifields recorded one million skier visits for the first time, but it was down 12% overall this year. “So, we kind of did disproportionately well on the Queenstown side, with the Wānaka mountains potentially suffering a little bit more because we had the Aussies coming into Queenstown more.” The Australian market was up 3%.

Skiers shine on World Cup slopes By Paul Taylor

NZSki boss Paul Anderson, left, with Coronet Peak manager Nigel Kerr and The Remarkables manager Ross Lawrence

Anderson says despite the headline numbers, the spend in F&B was a little softer than last year, but the spend across core products, including lift passes, rentals and snowsports lessons was strong. In the summer months to come, Coronet will switch to mountain biking and sightseeing, while over at The Remarks the big Shadow Basin chairlift replacement project is underway. The $23 million six-seater chairlift will open up 43 hectares of terrain and is the latest in $150m worth of investment in the past 12 years. The Remarks base building and expansion into The Doolans are in the company’s longer term plans. NZSki as a whole cut its emissions by a whopping 52% as it commits to the destination management plan, while it also took over the Tahuna Pod Hostel, to house 80 staff. It is building six two-bed apartments and 18 one-bed for more senior staff. “I definitely had a few mistakes that maybe cost me the win but it was so tight after the first run that anything could have happened so to finish in second place is amazing.” Robinson was the only athlete to clock a sub 57 second time on her first run, in hard and aggressive snow conditions on the steep pitch of the ‘Superstar’ track. She then put together a solid second run, throwing everything she had at the rougher course in fading light towards the end of the day. Robinson finished +0.62 seconds behind winner Lara Gut-Behrami (SUI), with world-number one Mikaela Shiffrin (USA) third, on home snow. Next up is GS World Cup races in Tremblant, Canada. Meanwhile, Ruby Star Andrews claimed third place at the FIS Freeski Slopestyle World Cup season opener held on Austria’s Stubai glacier. It is the second slopestyle World Cup podium of 18-year-old’s promising career.

Alice Robinson in action at the Killington Giant Slalom World Cup. Photo: Alexis Boichard / Agence Zoom

It was a good weekend for Queenstown skiers, with Alice Robinson and Ruby Star Andrews both earning podium places. Robinson delivered a gritty performance to claim second place finish at the FIS Giant Slalom World Cup held in Killington, Vermont, USA. The results marks the sixth world cup podium of the 21-year-old’s career, and her first world cup podium since March 2021. “I am so happy, I was so happy with my first run, it was a bit unexpected. Then second run, I wanted to go for it,” she said.

“I really liked the course here in Stubai. The rails were tough but had options for creativity which was really cool. I did a big back 450 gap on the first rail and I was happy with my jumps too, they felt really smooth.” Freeski Slopestyle World Champion Mathilde Gremaud (SUI) took the win, with Tess Ledeux (FRA), Freeski Big Air World Champion, second. “This result sets me up really well from a FIS points perspective, but also from a confidence perspective too. It’s just amazing to start the season off with a podium and I hope to keep the ball rolling and get a few more!” Wānaka’s Luca Harrington finished in 11th in the men’s, while Queenstown’s Madeleine Disbrowe, 15, finished in 15th place in her debut World Cup competition.

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Justin Tipa elected Kaiwhakahaere of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu By QMG

Justin Tipa (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Mamoe) has been elected Kaiwhakahaere (Chair) of Te Rūnanga Ngāi Tahu, replacing Lisa Tumahai who step downs after seven years in the role. Friday’s election was held during a tribal hui at Arahura Marae near Hokitika. A vote for the Kaiwhakahaere Tuarua (Deputy Chair) was also held during the hui, however the vote was drawn, meaning another vote for the Tuarua position will occur at the next formal meeting of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu in early 2024. Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is responsible for protecting and advancing the collective interests of more than 80,000 iwi members and the governance of a diverse portfolio of assets and interests. Tipa becomes Kaiwhakahaere after representing Te Rūnanga o Moeraki on the tribal council for the past two years. He is also an executive member of Kāi Tahu ki Tuawhenua who represent the seven Papatipu Rūnaka of the Queenstown District Council region. “I am humbled by the support I have received throughout the motu and understand the weight of expectation that comes with these roles,” he says. “I will always acknowledge our pakeke and kaumātua who have sacrificed much to build our tribal strengths. I do not underestimate the mahi ahead to continue to move our iwi forward.”

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“Like all New Zealanders, our whānau are experiencing the ongoing effects of rising living costs, so hearing the issues that matter to them are essential as we plan the delivery of our tribal programmes. “I am proud to lead an iwi which has invested $930 million into tribal development since our Crown Settlement 25 years ago. It is our duty to serve our whānau now and into the future – Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – for us and our children after us.” Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu holds an election to select a Kaiwhakahaere every three years. Representatives of the 18 Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnaka vote to choose the Kaiwhakahaere on behalf of their registered whānau members. Each Representative has a seat on the tribal council (Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu) and represents the views of Ngāi Tahu whānau who whakapapa to their rūnaka. Tipa grew up in Te Kohurau in the Waitaki valley and was appointed representative for Moeraki in 2021. Parents to four boys, Tipa and his partner Ana reside on the pā at Moeraki where he has been the chair of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki since 2019. He has a strong commitment to language and culture revitalisation and is a passionate practitioner of traditional karakia supporting many Kāi Tahu marae to grow capacity on the paepae. With a background in manufacturing, education and most recently as Chief Advisor Māori for Fonterra – Niu Tīreni New Zealand’s largest company, he brings a wealth of experience in navigating complex issues with multiple stakeholders.

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Signatories have ‘super-sized’ a petition opposing a McDonald’s in Wānaka. At the time of writing, almost 1,600 people have confirmed, via the petition, that they are not lovin’ news of the fast food giant’s application to set up a restaurant and drive-through operation on the town’s outskirts. Wānaka resident Sarah Morrison created the petition on Wednesday (November 22), hours after McDonald’s Restaurants NZ confirmed to the Wānaka App its plans for a 24/7 Wānaka operation. Rob Keith, one of the people who has signed it, cited the rubbish and impact on local eateries among the reasons he hoped the McDonald’s would not go ahead. “I just think ‘let’s support local’,” he said. “It’s a nice little town and let’s try to keep it that way.” Sarah, who started the petition after seeing the reaction to the news on social media, said McDonald’s went against “all of our core community values”.

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While the petition shows that many people are opposed to a local McDonald’s, others think they are in a McFlurry over the inevitable. Wānaka resident Sammy Rae said McDonald’s would provide great work opportunities for teenagers in town, as well as the addition of “easy, affordable takeout for young families on a tight budget”. A local mother who asked not to be named, said other parents she had spoken with at her child’s daycare were excited about the possibility of being able to treat their kids to an occasional takeaway at an affordable price. Another put it simply: “If you don’t want to eat there, you absolutely don’t have to.” The Wānaka App asked Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) for a response to the petition, which is directed at the council ‘with the goal of preventing resource consent for a Wanaka McDonald’s’. QLDC media and channels advisor Sam White said McDonald’s had volunteered that the resource consent application be publicly notified, which allows “anyone to make a submission on the application at the relevant stage in the process.” All applicants have to meet the information requirements of the Resource Management Act for lodging an application, he said. “...it isn’t appropriate for Council, as the Consent Authority, to comment on the merits or otherwise of specific applications outside of this process.” Aspiring Law director Janice Hughes said a petition does not have any impact on a resource consent application, but it “might encourage people to put in a submission”.

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Business bounce expected By Paul Taylor

Confidence appears to be returning to Queenstown Lakes’ business community following the General Election. Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce surveyed 135 of its members for its latest Q3 quarterly pulse-check, and there was a stark difference to Q2 2023. Some 22% (all percentages are net*) expected the economic outlook to be positive for their business over the coming months, up from just 1% in Q2. And 19% believed the regional economic outlook, for Queenstown Lakes, would improve, up from -18%. There was also a seismic shift in the positivity for New Zealand’s economy as a whole, with 8% net positive, compared to -46% last quarter.

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“Businesses have a renewed sense of optimism,” Chamber CEO Sharon Fifeld told members. “While the election may play a role in that, coming out of our quieter months and towards summer peak will be improving confidence. “Economic outlook results have shifted from net negative to positive for both the Queenstown Lakes economy and NZ economy as a whole.” Demand is also expected to pick up with input costs starting to track downwards. “This means that businesses are expecting some improving margins, finally. “However, demand is cited as the single factor most limiting businesses ability to grow with 30% of respondents, similar to the previous quarter.” It is clear that businesses have seen a decrease in activity and profits over the past three months compared to the same period the previous year. In Q3 last year, labour / finding staff was the major concern, with 40% of businesses reporting it was the greatest limiting factor. That has now abated, with less than 20% reporting it as the major factor, compared to the 30% now citing demand. Some 54% expect wages to increase over the next three months, with 52% reporting increases over the past three months, although projected increases are moderate. In terms of operating demand vs capacity, businesses operating at over 75% capacity made up 82% of respondents in the latest quarter, compared to 80% last quarter. Businesses operating at less than 25% capacity made up 2% of responses in the latest quarter. “Thanks to all those that completed, it is such a useful read on the mood of our local economy to assist in advocacy and to understand what is holding business back.” On Friday, the Chamber held its AGM at Coronet Peak, when chair Angela Spackman was re-elected to the board, along with Bert Haines and Karen Iremonger. PAK’nSAVE owner Anthony King stepped down after 12 years on the board, while pharmacists Kim and Marie Wilkinson were made life members of the Chamber.

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* Where applicable, results are summarised in net terms by taking the percentage of businesses reporting an increase in the indicator in question, minus the percentage reporting a decrease. This approach gives a reliable indicator that can be tracked over time.

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Pop up car sales yard on southern entrance to Queenstown By Sue Fea

Welcome to Queenstown! Spot yourself a roadside bargain… It’s not the most beautiful sight awaiting visitors and Southern Corridor locals as they drop over the brow of the hill towards Kawarau Bridge only to be greeted by an impromptu roadside used car lot, often with the odd retail advertisement thrown in. It’s been an age-old issue for Queenstown – vehicle owners jostling for the best roadside vantage point at which to sell their cars. Some years back the then Transit NZ transport agency had to tackle a massive line-up of cars being left for sale and airport parking along the boundary of the Frankton Golf Course on the State Highway. Enforcement was eventually required. One such used car line-up dotted with ‘For Sale’ signs in windows has appeared on State Highway 6 just past the Kelvin Heights turnoff. It’s one of the stretches of State Highway for which Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has delegated enforcement authority to the Queenstown Lakes District Council and a popular pull-over for residents sharing rides or meeting those in outlying suburbs, or sometimes leaving cars to carpool. Council spokesman Sam White says the council’s bylaw states that people may not leave a vehicle parked on a road or parking place for more than 7 days, or stop, stand or park one on a road or parking place for the purpose of advertising either goods or the vehicle for sale. He says given the scale of the task to enforce these provisions the council often relies on reports or complaints from the public. “We’ll then send a council officer to assess each situation. If we find an area that consistently has cars for sale or advertising trailers left there, we can put up permanent signage and thereafter take enforcement action straight away,” he says.

Cars for sale on the side of SH6 by Kelvin Heights

“But in most cases we focus initially on education, for example calling the number on the ‘for sale’ notice or billboard and advising the owner to move the vehicle to avoid us taking enforcement action. This education before enforcement approach is also in line with our Enforcement Strategy.” No complaints have been received about this latest line-up on the roadside. Macauley Motors Queenstown sales manager Steve Rhodes says there are franchise yards locally but not too many budget cars yards. There’s not a big demand among dealers for anything but late model used cars, he says. White says the council hasn’t considered, or is likely to consider, offering an allocated area to sell second hand cars. “There are several other options for people who want to sell their vehicles privately, such as classified listings and online trading websites,” he says. There are also second-hand cars for sale in the council-run free car park at the turn off to Lake Hayes Estate on the other side of town, with some on the roadside on occasion.

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My Life Story

by Sue Fea

JOHNNY STEVENSON Tough times don’t last…

Johnny Stevenson learned a hard work ethic growing up in a Southland dairy farming family – one that paid off. He may have always missed the finish of Hogan’s Heroes on TV due to evening milking duties, but that resourcefulness saw him go on to own a substantial chunk of commercial downtown Queenstown. “Growing up I thought farming was specifically designed to wreck your weekends. Everything stopped at 3pm and we went home to milk the cows,” he says. Eldest of four – in a fifth generation Whakatipu farming family, Johnny was steering the truck down in Mokotua, aged six. His Lake Hayes family homestead still features odd windows that his dad, Noel Stevenson – son of the legendary Crown Range ‘Waggoner Jak’, swapped for pigs. “Dad was always bartering things.” “We didn’t know if we were rich or poor. Small treats were Buzz Bars and we wore clothes from the Salvation Army. Everybody did.” Noel took him to his first movie in the 1970s – Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. “We went after we’d milked the cows, and had fish and chips. We thought, ‘Wow!’” Johnny trapped possums before school, skinning them at night. At 12, he’d race the converted farm bike – a Yamaha DT175, at Oreti Beach. Boarding at Southland Boys High was “survival of the fittest”. “You learned to keep your mouth shut. It was good training for life,” he grins. Johnny may have been class captain of “the D class” studying metalwork and agriculture, but he never made it into Mr Furlong’s English class, instead banished to the corridor. He was a prefect in sixth form “because everybody else failed School Cert” but left to work, sometimes 18-hour days, on farms for $90 a week. Working on a wealthy Tapanui farm at 17, playing rugby for West Otago, driving his own Land Cruiser and boxing competitively, Johnny dated the mayor’s daughter. “She was pretty flash. I thought I had it made.” However, mum Alma filled in his application for a Diploma of Agriculture at Lincoln. Johnny was then off on a uni ag exchange to Minnesota, followed by several years driving and towing combine harvesters and learning ‘trucker language’, following the wheat belt from California to Canada. “I took a crew up to Idaho and the boss gave me a big bag of cash. I was 19 and in charge of all these guys.”

Jak, Johnny, Lana and Yvonne at Milford Sound in 2022

Adventures included riding a small motorbike across Canada and down to California, then working in Scandinavia. Crossing Checkpoint Charlie in the Berlin Wall, Johnny was strip searched and detained for concealing money he’d earned in many different currencies. After three months on a prawn trawler in Far North Queensland it was back to NZ in 1985 where farming subsidies had been lifted and times were tough. Johnny opted for a career with AMP Insurance, assistant manager in Invercargill where he met wife Yvonne, then manager in Dunedin. His parents sold the farm and moved back to their Whakatipu roots, that rich heritage beckoning Johnny back too, where he worked with Ken Swain in insurance and ﬁnancial planning from the early 1990s. Johnny had bought Invercargill rental properties which he sold to buy a couple of Queenstown houses. “I had lots of property, but I didn’t own much of it,” he grins. He’d worked extra jobs, including delivering pizza, to get there. “I’d do the Dee Street shufﬂe to swap cash around so that my mortgages didn’t default.” “Queenstown was full of entrepreneurs. You never said, ‘It won’t work’, or someone got off the plane and proved you wrong. There weren’t the regulations there are now. The Kelly boys got a digger and put a boat ramp in and started K-Jet.” Johnny bought a commercial property in Wānaka in 1994 then later bought and converted a Queenstown joinery workshop in Industrial Place into Wholesale Market. He then purchased Armada House with his Westwood Group investor partners. The World building was next in his sights and by 2004 he worked full-time on property, owning three Queenstown commercial buildings. The nationally famous Lynch property in Shotover Street was a coup – the last house to sell downtown. “My friends were waiting to celebrate my birthday in Arrowtown and I was sitting around the coal range drinking champagne with the Lynches celebrating the sale.” Several more landmark buildings followed, including The Mountaineer, Steamer Wharf, then the Bradley Building totalling seven. Westwood Group had 115 tenants when Covid times hit, but only lost one. “It was tough. One day I woke up to 45 missed calls like we knew the answer, but bad times end.”

A much younger Johnny riding through Death Valley in the Mojave Desert in California with Swedish girlfriend of the day Christina Erikkson

Johnny’s been a member of Queenstown Rotary, Shotover 4WD Drive Club and president of Arrowtown Tennis. He also donned high heels for the “rite of passage” Winter Festival Drag Race, and fought successfully in Thriller in the Chiller – easier than surviving in business in Queenstown. “Tough times don’t last but tough people do.” The main thing is to “live honourably and treat people fairly”, he says

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Reg McTaggart Tribute – Wakatipu Country Legend Bows Out By Sue Fea

A highly-decorated local and national country music icon, whose music has been recognised all over Australasia for decades, passed away suddenly on 18 November, leaving a huge gap in the local entertainment scene. Renowned as the Wakatipu’s country music legend, Reg McTaggart, 79, who farmed the Frankton Flats, has won big at Tamworth and NZ’s National Gold Guitar Awards, recording 11 successful albums, including 60 Kiwi songwriters, in a career spanning almost 60 years. Quietly reserved and humble, Reg Reg doing what he did best was not only renowned for his toetapping talent singing and playing guitar, but for his cheeky grin. A quite achiever, he certainly didn’t make a song and dance about his own achievements - some international, like the 1989 Buddy Williams Award at Tamworth where he won top honours – Best Male Vocals, performing ‘Life Turned Her That Way’. That opened doors for a recording contract back home in Dunedin. “That’s how it all really kicked off,” son Des says. Reg recorded his first country album in 1990. Heavily involved the NZ Gold Guitar Awards in Gore, Reg earned highly commended, and his late wife, Judy, won the National Professional Songwriting Competition there, Reg performing her original song, ‘Wake Me Up and Say Goodbye’. Reg also won New Male Vocalist and the duet section, with Denise Hayes, at the NZ Country Music Awards. In 1994 he was international guest artist at the Port Pirie Country Music Awards in Adelaide. In 2004 he was inducted into Gore’s Country Music ‘Hands of Fame’, his imprint starring alongside other Kiwi country music greats. The Southern Cross Music Association honoured Reg in 2016 as one of its great entertainment ambassadors for the industry in Australia and NZ on the T.A.S.M.A. Entertainment Honour Roll. Reg has been a regular performing at music festivals all over NZ, including the Bay of Islands and Dargaville, and was made a life member of the Arrowtown Autumn Festival in 2009 for his immense contribution to that Reg amid some of his many music honours, event. “Up until last year he attended awards and accolades every festival since it started in the 1980s, playing at concerts and dances and in later years shows, helping with sound and lighting,” Des says. “Even this year he did all the sound for the Arrowtown Anzac Day service.” His father was also nominated for a local Heart of the District Award and founded the local Shotover Country Music Club. Des’s younger memories are filled with his dad farming all day at Frankton Flats then playing gigs all over the region – Dunedin, Invercargill, Alexandra, Queenstown and Haast, four nights a week with his popular band, Kawarau Country. “He played at all my friend’s 21sts and their weddings.” Des admits to being “quite chuffed” when Reg played at his Wakatipu High School ball back in the day.

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Reg, originally a farm manager in Balclutha, bought his first guitar aged nine and was playing in Dunedin dance bands aged 14. “Guitar and singing have always been a huge part of his life,” Des says. A kind man with a passion to share his love of music, he would regularly have young people at the family home teaching them to play guitar and sing. “He just did it for the love of it. He loved seeing the younger ones grow in their music.”

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He did take a break though to pick up the curling stones during winter as part of the Arrow Curling Club. Reg McTaggart’s passing will be a huge loss to local music and a memorial service will be held on Tuesday (28 November) at 1pm in Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall.

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NUESTRA VOZ

Por Daniela Díaz Soto ddiazsoto@gmail.com

Work and Income: una ayuda en tiempos de crisis El costo de la vida sube otra vez, como decía el famoso cantante dominicano Juan Luis Guerra, y para muchos se está haciendo difícil costear servicios básicos, encontrar trabajo o incluso pagar la renta. En Queenstown, los locales seguimos pagando como si fuéramos turistas y, pese a que somos partes del motor de la economía de esta ciudad, no estamos recibiendo mucho a cambio. Ante esta realidad, y sin profundizar en esta crítica, prefiero hablar de soluciones, aunque sean temporales. En un periodo de desempleo y con el aumento de mi arriendo, me vi casi en desesperación. Fue entonces cuando conocí esta entidad a la que acudí y que, por cosas del destino, no alcancé a utilizar sus servicios ya que encontré empleo el día antes de mi cita. Estoy hablando de Work and Income, una organización perteneciente al Ministerio de Desarrollo Social de Nueva Zelanda, que entrega servicios y apoyo financiero a residentes y ciudadanos que tienen bajos ingresos o están desempleados, además de facilitar la inserción laboral y asistir en temas de vivienda. También, ofrecen servicios a empleadores y proveedores. Pero, ¿en qué consiste esta ayuda? Apoyo financiero El Work and Income ofrece pagos para quienes tienen ingresos bajos o medios, por ejemplo, cubriendo gastos de vivienda; de cuidado infantil, como childcare o el uniforme escolar; gastos inesperados, como comida o la necesidad de una lavadora; costos de salud y discapacidad, por ejemplo, para prescripciones o un cuidador, entre otros. Además, ofrece la Superannuation de Nueva Zelanda para personas mayores de 65 años y pensiones para militares. Y dispone, también, de la Community Services Card para ayudar con costos médicos y de transporte público. Inserción laboral Este servicio brinda apoyo para prepararte para el trabajo, encontrar empleo, costos de ropa o viaje cuando comienzas un nuevo trabajo; iniciar un negocio y capacitarte mientras trabajas, así como para el proceso de reentrenamiento al finalizar un empleo. Asistencia con vivienda Work and Income ofrece, además, soluciones para situaciones de emergencia de alojamiento, búsqueda de viviendas, ayuda con costos como el arriendo y cuenta de electricidad, y apoyo para mudanzas. Servicios para empleadores También ofrece oportunidades para empleadores, incluyendo servicio de reclutamiento gratuito, apoyo y capacitación para empleados, así como apoyo en casos de reducción de personal. El servicio ofrece confidencialidad y asistencia en doce idiomas, incluso con intérpretes si lo requieres; además de visitas de funcionarios si tienes problemas de movilidad, o reunirse en una sala privada cuando se discuta tu caso. Solicitar ayuda en tiempos de crisis no siempre es fácil, pero si existen este tipo de servicios es bueno considerar darles una oportunidad. El sistema trabaja también para evitar fraudes y así otorgar ayuda a quienes realmente lo necesitan. Para ver si cumples con los requisitos para acceder a estos beneficios e información más detallada, ingresa al sitio web workandincome.govt.nz An English version of NUESTRA VOZ is available on lwb.co.nz

CBD by Miranda Spary Miranda Spary is a tired, old, has been columnist that we feel sorry for. She used to write a weekly book column in the old Queenstown Times which was read more for the local gossip in it than the book part. She is quite lazy and very grateful if readers send in ideas about what’s been happening locally on miranda@queenstown.co.nz

I wasn’t going to write my column anymore but apparently there are a lot of weirdos in the basin who still want it. I’m sure there is some sort of medication to cure their strangeness so please do let me know if you have any ideas. It’s odd that anyone would be interested in the witterings of a grumpy old bat but there’s nowt so queer as folk. My sister had me as her chauffeur to the airport on Tuesday morning as she was keen to try the new superfast QueenstownMelbourne-Perth- London flight. Sounds marvellous, but as I write this on Wednesday night, she is still in Perth and most concerned that the enormous package of homegrown peonies I cut for her to take to London as a reminder of what summer looks like in NZ will have wilted in the heat of Western Oz. It seems quite naughty sending flowers to another country but nowhere in the northern hemisphere seems to mind NZ ones. Wedding season has started and instead of being envious guests watching all our friends’ children and children’s friends tie the knot, it’s our turn! Weddings are so much fun these days - the first ones I ever went to were hideously dull and there were very few friends of the (sometimes not very) happy couple - mostly the fathers’ business colleagues and their wives. Always in churches and appalling food. In England they were mostly in the morning and there’d be a “luncheon” (even the word “luncheon” makes me slightly nauseous) and endless tedious unfunny speeches. Now it’s all so much more casual and a proper party. I’m so excited that we are having a real wedding - our number one got married in Japan during lockdown and it was literally just the clerk from the registry office coming to their house to witness their signatures, no photo, frock, flower…. nothing! HIs gorgeous wife admitted that it wasn’t at all the wedding she’d imagined. In theory, with the nuptials happening at our place, I should be out getting every weed and aphid off the property but I am hopelessly easy to distract - my brother asked me to meet with a German friend of his. Of course I said yes, and threw down my gloves and secateurs with joy. She couldn’t believe there wasn’t a bookshop in Queenstown (she hadn’t found BOUND but I corrected that for her!) and was delighted to find the treasures in the Arrowtown PO and the museum AND Dorothy Browns. It’s sad that Queenstown has so many shops selling exactly the same things you can find everywhere else in the world and only a very select few selling New Zealand made items. Wanaka friends are horrified that McDonald’s is threatening to invade their town. I wish our council would copy lots of councils in Britain who won’t let them splash their nasty yellow M’s all over the place - the one in Chester with the beautiful black and white ancient buildings was only allowed one tiny brass plate with their logo on it on the outside wall. There’s so much signage popping up like weeds all over our lovely basin - it’s bad enough Transit NZ putting up their monstrosities but it seems a lot of commercial operations are feeling free to shove their ugly billboards in our faces as well. I’m sure most of the LWB readers will know the poem by Ogden Nash “I think that I shall never see...”

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Chriﬆmas functions 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. The Christmas function is a big deal for your hard working team and something everyone looks forward to. Choose from one of these great party venues for this year’s party and book now as many venues have limited capacity.

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T S I MAS R H C PARTIES THE GRILLE T A

Fighting for the funding pie By Sue Fea

Local arts and cultural organisations are bracing themselves for tough funding challenges ahead as belts tighten and costs rise. Often deemed as a luxury extra, local arts and cultural leaders argue their offerings are vital to the mental health and wellbeing of a community under pressure. They’re hoping they won’t be overlooked as the pieces of the funding pie get smaller. Former Queenstown Art Society president Kay Turner says it can “feel like a lolly scramble” getting funding for the arts as there’s never enough to go around. “We’re already in a tough funding situation and the word is out there that it will only get tougher. It’s a real concern,” Turner says. Places like Te Atamira need funding to exist and attract national travelling artists and exhibitions. It’s also become a vital community hub for creative connection with a number of new local initiatives starting up. “It’s so important that we retain funding for these as the arts is essential for our community’s health and wellbeing as we’ve learned during the past three years. Creativity can be therapeutic.”

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Initiatives like ‘Make Space’ and Natasya Zambri’s current exhibition ‘Hidden Identities’ focusing on migrant stories can be offered free because of funding. Turner and Zambri also worked together on ‘Bottle People’ last year through which local migrants told their stories through the arts. Zambri and other volunteers also worked on the Lilliput Library art project, which brought all the migrant communities together. “It’s these small grassroots funded initiatives that bring people together and provide that connection.” Street performer Lucca Rodrigeuz, of Taste of Art, encouraged selfexpression and using dance to express loneliness through street performance in September. “These things are just starting to get some traction in our community and it’s all this connecting that’s vital for wellbeing,” Turner says. “Queenstown needs this as we’re quite elitist, whereas we have these amazing artists like Natasya and Lucca who are established in their own country, but they come here and have no voice.” Even organisations like the Art Society need funding to survive. Volunteering has changed so much that there isn’t the support for volunteers, so the Society needs to employ marketing help. “Otherwise, we’re not seen.”

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Te Atamira director Olivia Egerton says it’s huge that Queenstown was recently announced ‘Number 2 Most Creative City in New Zealand’ just behind Wellington and ahead of Nelson and Auckland so it’s vital the community hangs onto arts funding. There were major concerns surrounding the reframing of Creative NZ funding, but its recent announcement was “quite positive”. “Starting in March next year there will still be a big focus around the regions,” Egerton says. “We’ve learned through Covid and the cost-of-living crisis that arts and culture are essential to that feeling of community and belonging.” She says creativity fosters community and a sense of belonging in a place that’s often transient, drawing all languages and cultures together. At Te Atamira they’ve seen wonderful connectivity at groups like the Senior’s Multi Art Programme with generous funding coming from Te Whatu Ora and Margaret O’Hanlon’s weekly singing, drawing and dancing workshops - free and accessible to all. O’Hanlon’s been around the arts long enough to know that it’s unsustainable to rely 100% on funding. “It’s always a back-up measure. I’m very much reliant on ticket sales as I don’t qualify for big grants,” she says. “I’m not a great proponent of making funding your platform that you exist upon or there’s a real lack of growth.” Big productions are not pulling in the revenue the way they did in the past as people don’t have the money, so entertainers don’t have the money, she says. QLDC relationship manager arts and events Jan Maxwell says local arts funding hasn’t decreased and Creative NZ has assured it won’t touch the Creative Communities Scheme despite the recent overhaul. “For many individuals the funding process and requirements were quite daunting and they’re looking to make it more accessible to apply,” Maxwell says. She’s quite confident that Creative Communities locally will be able to continue to support programmes that people want to start with grants of about $2000 to $2500. “If people collaborate with others they can reduce costs. It’s about being more savvy with applications.” She’s urging people to apply for grants. “We want these projects to continue and sometimes we don’t get that many applications. I hate giving the money back,” Maxwell says. Queenstown Lakes receives about $42,000 a year from Creative NZ and about $68,000 this year from CLASS (Central Lakes Trust). Central Lakes Trust art support has increased slightly this year due to local population growth.

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EVENTS First Home Buyers’ Information Evening A panel of experts will provide advice to ensure potential first home buyers enter the Queenstown Property market with confidence. Be fully informed with the knowledge needed to ensure a positive experience at each stage in the purchasing process. Hosted by licensed Harcourts Queenstown sales consultant Mitch Martin and sales manager Priscilla Uhrle. With expert advice from ANZ Bank and Queenstown Law. You will hear about industry jargon and what it means, financial guidance, legal advice and how the process all comes together. Register online at: harcourtsotago.co.nz/first-home-buyers-evening-23 When: Wednesday, 29 November, 6pm Where: Harcourts office, 39 Shotover St, Queenstown

Arrowtown Spiritual Fair Come and join us walk around the hall feel the wonderful energy. The fair will have clairvoyants, tarot cards, numerology, reiki, healers from different levels, Bowen Therapy, mirimiri, crystals and more. There’s something for everyone. Free Admission. When: Sunday, 3 December, 9.30am-4.30pm Where: Athenaeum Hall, Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

INTERNATIONAL CRICKET White Ferns V Pakistan - T20i & Odi Get ready for the Summer of Cricket with two games in Queenstown in December. The test series between the White Ferns and Pakistan is up ﬁrst. Tickets are available online at www.nzc.nz When: Saturday, 9 December, 1pm Where: John Davies Oval – Queenstown Events Centre, Joe O’connell Drive, Frankton, Queenstown

COMMUNITY Santas at Minus 5° Ice Bar Future Bars’ Minus 5° Ice Bar is hosting Santa for their annual fundraiser weekend. The event raises money for Wakatipu Plunket by taking donations for a photo with Santa surrounded by his natural frozen environment. The bar will be closed while Santa is there, only open to those getting photos. Donations of $5 per child or $10 per family will be collected on the day with 100% of the proceeds going to Plunket. There’s also a colouring in competition – there will be a table set up outside the bar so children can complete their entries. When: Saturday, 9 December, and Sunday 10, 10am - 2pm Where: Minus 5° Ice Bar, Steamer Wharf, 88 Beach Street, Queenstown

Celebrate the start of summer and raise funds for the Pivotal Point Pledge, supporting our neurodivergent children and young people in the Whakatipu. Hosted at Reds Bar at QT Queenstown, it will showcase fabulous local designers and retailers. There is bubbles on arrival, delicious canapés, along with a live and silent auction. 100% of the proceeds go directly to helping support local families get the help their children and young people desperately need. Enquiries: alana@pivotalpoint.org.nz When: Thursday, 30 November, 7.30pm-10.30pm Where: Reds Bar, QT Queenstown, Rydges, 30 Brunswick Street, Queenstown

Arrowtown Memorial Pool Just in time for the summer, the Arrowtown Memorial Pool opens for the summer season on Saturday, 2 December, until Friday, 1 March. Early closing at 5pm on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Season passes are now available, which gets you unlimited access to the pool for the summer season. Adult passes are $75, children $45 and a family pass is $100. Passes are available online on the QLDC website or get in contact directly 03 442 0145 or email arrowtownpool@qldc.govt.nz When: Monday-Sunday from Saturday, 2 December, 11am-6pm Where: 4 Hertford Street, Arrowtown

Picnic in the Park As the QLDC Summerdaze programme gets under way, there is a picnic in the park at the Frankton Beach BBQ area being held for the community. Everyone is welcome, so grab the kids, family and friends and come along! There is also a Wanaka event on Wednesday, 29 November, 3pm-5pm, at the Dinosaur Park, BBQ Area. There is plenty of fun with a games trailer ﬁlled with activities, plus free face painting! Bury your nose in a book from the pop up Library trailer or enjoy a classic Kiwi dish prepared by your local councillors. When: Tuesday, 5 December, 3pm-5pm Where: Frankton Beach, BBQ Area

Christmas Show “Not A Creature Was Stirring, Not Even a Mouse” The annual Christmas Show returns with another spectacular display. Margaret O’Hanlon has created a heart-warming and magical story that will delight and entertain both adults and children. With an all local cast, stunning choreography by Anna Stuart, popular songs and traditional carols, “Not A Creature Was Stirring” is the perfect holiday show for the whole family. Tickets are online at humantix.co.nz When: Sunday, 10 December, 1pm- 2.30pm Where: Queenstown Events Centre, Joe Oconnell Drive, Frankton

SEMINAR TĀHUNA - Queenstown Ambassador Programme

Research has indicated that non-verbal cues, such as body language, can convey information and emotions up to 12 times more powerfully than spoken language. Discover the art of incorporating body language into your writing with Stephanie Fieldsend, founder of Elemental Potential. This session will explore methods for building tension, revealing individual quirks and mannerisms, portray joy and a whole host of other valuable non-verbal scriptwriting strategies. This is a free event however bookings are required by emailing queenstown.library@qldc.govt.nz or call (03) 441 0600.

Queenstown Ambassador is a workshop for all people engaging with visitors across the Whakatipu basin. The aim is to build a host community and create storytellers and ambassadors with real pride in this place. The programme is a three-hour workshop delving into the history and unique story of Queenstown and surrounding areas, covering early people, key milestones, and industries, the economy as well as notable ﬁgures and landmarks that have contributed to shaping the region into what it is today. The primary goal of Ambassador is to build participants knowledge of history and locations around Queenstown, to share, to extend our cross-cultural understanding to authentically connect with visitors. The cost is $50 plus GST. To learn more email: ambassador@qrc.ac.nz

When: Thursday, 30 November, 5.30pm–7pm Where: Queenstown Library, Gorge Road

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Arts+Culture Catching songs of the youth by Jess Allen

SongCatcher and Youthtown have joined forces to release an EP that features some young talent of the region. Jackie Bristow is the creator and founder of SongCatcher, a programme that teaches children and early teens to write songs, express themselves through singing and songwriting, and mentors artist development. Bristow’s been mentoring a host of young talent from the Central Lakes District – six of those feature on the EP singing their own songs and writing songs that connect with their peers. “I’m a singer/songwriter and I’ve had a life in music,” Bristow says. “I’ve been a professional songwriter and releasing music for 20 years. I lived in America for 17 years and I came home to New Zealand on tour and visiting my family, and then I got locked down here with Covid.” Her tours were cancelled and she was offered a house in Queenstown just before she lost her Green Card. She then met Bill Moran, chair of Turn Up the Music, when she played a fundraiser for them. He asked her to do a two-day songwriting workshop, where she met a group of young girls. “That group ended up becoming the start of a pilot that we ran for two 10-week periods, and through that we wrote all these amazing kids’ songs and we released an EP called Jackie B and the Mini Band, of kids’ music collaborated with all those children. It was supported by New Zealand On Air, which was great. It was such an organic thing and we realised, wow, this is so special. It’s so good for wellbeing, it’s so good for creativity and it’s so good for community and connections. Bill connected me with Youthtown, who are in Auckland, and they became my supporter and partner. So we’ve been running this long pilot for two years now.” At this stage, approximately 60 children and teens have been through and some that were involved right from the start have been included on the EP. As a result of the success of the Wānaka and Queenstown-based programme, Jackie and Youthtown have launched it in Parliament with the goal to go national with more teachers.

Bristow was involved in all six tracks on this EP, which include 'Like A Girl' by Taylah Miller, who says: “This song is about being proud of being a girl, even though I kick, throw or run like a girl, that is because I am a girl and I shouldn’t be judged for that.” Freya Jeffery’s 'Reach The Highest Peak' helped her to navigate friendship difﬁculties by writing about her experiences and turning them into this song. Track three is 'New Zealand is My Home' by Saige Galloway, who was inspired to write this song about the Kepler track and its beauty. The ﬁnal three tracks include 'Letter' by Mala Januszkiewicz who says: “I wrote 'Letter' when I was 14 years old and I am now 16. When writing the song I took the idea of romance in movies. I love that when you listen to 'Letter' you can see the way I perceived love at that age and as I continue to develop as a songwriter and a person the way I talk about it changes.” Ivy McKenzie sings 'Upbeat', which she describes as a song about staying positive in very dark times and that someone special has always got your back. Wrapping up the EP is 'Summer Time' by Addisyn Miller, who drew inspiration from her holidays in the Marlborough Sounds for this sparkling summery vibe. “I’m really proud of the girls, really proud of the songs and really proud of the programme – it’s special and quite unique. It’s quite fresh, really, and it’s not a music school, it’s a programme that’s really focused on songwriting. There was no auditions, you don’t even have to sing, you just have to have an interest in music, like to sing, and want to brainstorm words and writing. It’s a very safe environment and no idea is a bad idea. It’s not intimidating, it’s very nurturing and a lot of fun,” Bristow says. SongCatcher/ Youthtown EP Volume 1 is available now on a number of different programmes including Soundcloud, Spotify and Apple Music. Head to found.ee/ SongCatcher to listen to the EP and go to songcatcher.co.nz to learn more about the SongCatcher programme. Signup for next year in Queenstown and Wānaka are now open on the website.

Not a creature was stirring by Jess Allen

Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) annual Christmas show will return to the Events Centre on 10 December. The family-friendly production showcases some of the region’s outstanding talent and brings the joy of Christmas to town. Expect some laughs, traditional carols, popular songs and a bit of dancing. This year’s show, "Not a Creature was Stirring" (…not even a mouse), tells the heart-warming story of Murray the Mouse. Margaret O’Hanlon has created and brought to life the magical tale, and choreography is by Anna Stuart. The show includes performances from Queenstown Gymnastics Club, Silk and Circus, Wakatipu Conservatoire of Classical Ballet, Dance Evolution Studio (DEVOS) and The Remarkable Men’s Ballet. Jan Maxwell, QLDC Relationship Manager Arts and Events, is excited to be preparing for the 2023 show. “QLDC produce a Christmas show and have from day one,” Maxwell says. “My role is producer, so I oversee everything from the budget to the audition process, to employing the different heads of department and pulling it all together logistically with my team. I also do the costumes for the show as well. “It’s a story that tells the true meaning of Christmas, and it’s told over the hour and 15 minutes that we do. There’s a reason for each song or dance in the show, it all tells a full story.” There’s a large number of people involved each year to bring the show together including contractors to build the stage and set, lighting installation and sound system setup. Additionally, there’s about 50 performers this year – auditions opened in September.

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“It’s an opportunity for children (you have to be eight and older) to get up on a stage with full lights and full production to grow and develop as a performer. We’ve had young ones that have grown in their confidence to perform and even in their personality over the years. It’s about families and our community coming together and showcasing our amazing young people and what they can do.” All funds from the show go into the production and supporting charity, which this year will be the Salvation Army, that has just moved into its new building. This year the production is continuing to allow individuals to go online and purchase a gifted community ticket. These tickets will be gifted to local community welfare groups, which will distribute them to locals that may not have otherwise been able to attend. “Our community needs something at this time of year. We all get really busy and forget about how important it is as a community to just take time out with your family. This is an opportunity, I know it’s only just over an hour, but what we find is that people arrive early and they talk and catch up with people. It’s just a really nice way to stop and not get caught up in the busyness of Christmas, and spend time with the family,” Maxwell says. Pop on your dancing shoes for the "Not a Creature Was Stirring" (…not even a mouse), which will take place at Queenstown Events Centre on Sunday, 10 December, at 1pm and 5pm. You can find out more information and purchase tickets for yourself (or gift one) at christmasshow.co.nz

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Frances Hodgkins Anything but a Still Life Award winning director visits Arrowtown for screening and Q&A by Kelly Carmichael

In February Arrowtown Creative Art Society will present their inaugural Gardens and Galleries event, offering the chance to explore some of the Whakatipu Basin's best gardens and art spaces in support of Plunket. As part of the event, a special one-off screening of a new and highly-acclaimed documentary exploring the life and work of celebrated New Zealand artist Frances Hodgkins will take place, followed by a Q&A with the film's director. Spending much of her career in Europe, Frances Hodgkins was a modernist painter whose work continues to inspire contemporary artists. The film celebrates Hodgkins' travels and determination as a pioneering woman in the arts. Born and raised in Paris, filmmaker Blandine Massiet du Biest moved to New Zealand 18 years ago. Frances Hodgkins Anything but a Still Life is her first cinematic documentary, for which she received a prestigious award.

Director Blandine Massiet Du Biest

Ahead of her visit we asked Blandine a few questions: What drew you to the artist Frances Hodgkins and her story? The encounter was purely accidental. I had met Mary Kisler, curator of the wonderful exhibition on Frances Hodgkins, in 2019 at Auckland Art Gallery. When she went to France for research I happened to be in Paris, so I assisted them. We discussed the idea of a film about Hodgkins because nothing had been done since the 1980s. On a more personal level, I liked the idea of a sort of mirror between Hodgkins' life and mine. While she left for France at 30, I made the reverse journey, leaving France to settle in New Zealand during my 30s, a century later. The more I discovered about Frances Hodgkins, the more I admired her determination, her courage, and also the fact that she never let anyone dictate what she should do or think. Your documentary features insights from art experts, fashion designers, and artists. How important were these contemporary creatives to the story? It was crucial for me to have a diversity of perspectives on Hodgkins' life: scholars, gallery owners, writers, and artists. I believe that artists offer an inside view of her artistic practice; they understand and feel Hodgkins' work in a much more visceral way. Each of them shed a different light on her creativity. You recently won Best NZ Emerging Filmmaker at the Doc Edge festival, congratulations! How can an award help an emerging filmmaker and what future paths can it open? It is important, especially in New Zealand, to have that kind of recognition, particularly for a first film. It means people in the industry appreciated your work, which is a sort of quality label. But the most moving thing is the reaction of the people who watch the film and come to talk to me after the screening. A woman said to me, 'This film inspired me, and I'm going to pick up my brushes again!' That really touched me.

Any words of advice for someone new just getting started in filmmaking? While I was starting to work on the film with all the doubts that can arise, especially when you're alone in the process, I stumbled upon an article by a New Zealand filmmaker that said, 'Don't wait to have the perfect team, the perfect camera, etc., to start, otherwise, you'll never begin." Today, you can film with an iPhone; the essential thing is to have a story that makes sense and speaks to people in one way or another. So, my advice is: Go for it! Believe in yourself, in your project, and don't hesitate to ask for help. There might not be huge resources in New Zealand but there is incredible solidarity among creatives, which is truly fantastic. What’s next for you? I'm at the very beginning stages of two documentaries. The first revolves around a community radio station in New Zealand, it aims to paint a picture of New Zealanders as seen through the eyes of immigrants, while exploring the immigrant experience in New Zealand. The second focuses on a very close cousin who is seriously considering a lung transplant while navigating a complicated family life. She's the most radiant person I know, an epitome of resilience, showing how the ability to live positively, no matter the challenges, is essential.

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We are recruiting new team members! We are looking for Chefs - Commis to Sous F&B Duty Managers F&B Attendants Join an amazing and inclusive team, with super competitive rates, staff accommodation options and career opportunities to work at our other SkyCity Casinos in NZ and Adelaide. If this sounds like you, then contact us at: employment@skycityqueenstown.co.nz

Housekeeping Superstars Full-time or part-time, $26 – $29 P/H Platinum Queenstown Luxury Villas is a 36-three-bedroom 5-star apartment property located on Fernhill. If you are keen to deliver a high standard of cleaning, hospitality is your passion, and you want to be rewarded for your efforts, we would like to hear from you. We are a supportive, no-stress, happy team offering excellent pay rates, paid breaks, ongoing loyalty bonuses, and complimentary machine coffee in the staffroom with biscuits, chocolate, and fresh fruit, all in a property you will be proud to be a part of. Ongoing loyalty bonuses of $1,000 for full-time $500 for part-time, T’s & C’s apply. Applicants must be able to work in New Zealand legally. Applications to housekeeping@platinumqueenstown.co.nz

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Oﬃce Assistant/Customer Service Representative Full-time role Based out of our central Queenstown oﬃce

A tourism, leisure and hospitality company we are seeking a passionate Oﬃce Assistant/Customer Service Representative to assist in the running of our short-term visitor accommodation, hospitality, and activity-based offerings. Ideal Candidate:

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

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• An experienced hospitality professional. • Possess excellent English literature and language skills. • Have great interpersonal skills. • Hold a mature, stable outlook on life. • Clean driving license. • Be Self-motivated. • Organised. The Role: This role has a variety of responsibilities covering; reservations, administration, credit control, property management, problem solving, customer service, and direct guest communications. If you are looking for an interesting role with opportunities to develop your skills further, and where your actions make a real positive difference. Join us at this exciting time in our company’s growth. Please send cover letter and current CV to: mala@distinctivenz.com

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Guest Services Agents Someone who will brighten anyone's day with a smile, is excited to connect with others and works well within a dynamic team. Training starts 4th December.

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Frontline Operations & Local Sales Rep Oxbow Adventure Co., is nestled in the breathtaking Gibbston Valley, and we're on the lookout for an exceptional Frontline Operations & Local Sales Legend to join our growing team. As a crucial member of the Oxbow family your primary responsibility will centre around frontline operations, with a day a week as our local sales rep with room for growth. Frontline Operations: Managing the day-to-day sales and reservations of our world-class activities Handling customer enquiries Coordinating availability and loading/unloading of trips Taking customers through our health and safety processes Help to organise logistics on busy days Daily banking + cash handling Maintaining the base building cleanliness Local Sales: Promote and sell our products, securing new Agents in and around the Central Lakes Area. Provide in-person training on our offerings. Maintain relationships with key agents. Attend networking events as an epic representative of Oxbow Adventure Co. To apply for this EPIC opportunity, send your CV and cover letter to darb@oxbow.co.nz. Don't wait – join the Oxbow family today and take your career to new heights!

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! 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. Chef de Partie - we are looking for innovation, passion and drive. You will need some good experience, a can do attitude. 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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Bar Staff / Food Runners Wait Staff wanted!

CARETAKER WANTED Arrowtown School is looking for an energetic, friendly, reliable and trustworthy caretaker to join our team starting in mid-late January 2024.

• Competitive rates of pay • Great company perks across NZ and Australia • Experience desired but not essential • Excellent career progression Please send your CV to Dianna.kelly@goodgroup.co.nz or alternatively pop in and meet our team.

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Applicants must be able to: • Work unsupervised • Show initiative and pride • Be ﬂexible in the workplace • Be responsible for a clean and safe environment

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This is a key role within our school, working closely with staff, students and whanau. Experience in maintenance tasks is essential.

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• Duty Manager training provided • Shifts are evenings & weekends • Great working environment • Best customers in Queenstown! Must have a fantastic work ethic and customer focus. Email CV to fernhillstore@gmail.com or drop one in store.

Cookright Relief Operator • Opportunity to join our friendly team • Physical strength required, some heavy lifting • Shift days are Friday – Tuesday with 5am starts • $60,000 salary PA • A can do attitude and good communication is required • Must have full NZ drivers licence and clean criminal history. Must be legally able to work in NZ. References required. Call Scott on (027) 246 3886 or email queenstown@cookright.co.nz

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Hours 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday with a start time of 7:30 am A current driver’s licence is essential and applicants must be willing to undergo Police Vetting. Applicants for this role must be eligible to work in New Zealand Applications close 5 pm Friday 1 December. Please send your CV and cover letter to the school principal James Rasmussen at james.rasmussen@arrowtown.school.nz

OPERATIONS MANAGER Black Sheep Backpackers is looking for a hands-on Operations Manager. This diverse role requires an individual who thrives under pressure, excels at multitasking, and makes swift decisions while upholding the companies Standard Operating Procedures. If you are a proven leader with a passion for the tourism and accommodation industry, we would love to hear from you. Please send cover letter and CV to hr@blacksheepbackpackers.co.nz

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Coach Groomer – Evenings Full Time Hairdresser Role at Frankton Hair Studio Apply Now. 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

Paciﬁc Tourways / ScenicNZ is one of New Zealand’s leading Tour Coach operators. We are looking for a groomer to join our team in Queenstown to clean our Milford coaches. − Evenings after 8pm on weekends, some weekdays & public holidays − Have minimum class 2 driver’s licence, class 4 preferred − Guaranteed minimum hours − Competitive hourly pay rate − Have the right to work in New Zealand If you are interested, we would like to hear from you. Please send your application incl. your CV to brettk@paciﬁctourways.co.nz or give me a call on 027 262 2032 to discuss the role.

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Front of House Superstars The Hills Golf Club has a full-time role for a Front of House superstar to join our Clubhouse team. We oﬀer a generous hourly rate with attractive hours of work and only occasional late nights required for events. We are looking for an individual with an amazing ‘can do’ personality, proven customer service skills, someone who shows initiative and who will ﬁt in with the rest of our high performing team. You will need to have 2+ years of experience in a Front of House role and have the following skills: ● Barista training / experience ● Be able to assist in setting up for and running events ● Stock control and general administration tasks. ● Bar skills & cocktail making

ARROWTOWN Come and immerse yourself in the 1,500+ wines and spirits we stock and help us showcase the 100+ wines, gins, whiskies & spirits we have for tasting everyday with customers who come from all over the world.

This is a fixed contract position until February and you must already be based in Queenstown with the legal right to work. With great staff benefits including staff golf, free staff lunches & uniform supplied this opportunity comes with an immediate start. Please forward your CV to annette.smith@thehills.co.nz

We are hiring! Restaurant/Bar Manager We’re on the lookout for a Team Wrangler a.k.a. full-time Restaurant/ Bar Manager to join the Lone Star family!

Kitchen Hand This is a great entry into hospitality, we will train you in preparing and serving our cheeseboard and tapas menu, and all our kitchen operations. Ideal if you are looking for 30-40 hours, 3-4 days a week.

Wine Sales This could be an ideal step up if you have experience at a cellar door or if you have enthusiasm for wine, hospitality and retail with a great customer service attitude. You would bring additional value if you have your Duty Managers Certificate and/or WSET qualifications.

Enquire confidentially via email to manager@thewinery.co.nz or drop your CV into The Winery, 27 Ramshaw Lane, Arrowtown.

You need experience in a leadership role, a can-do attitude, and a passion for giving the best service in town! LCQ required, Duty Manager certiﬁcate preferred but not essential. We offer: • Roster ﬂexibility with regularly rostered consecutive days • Career development and growth opportunities • Discounted bar/food tab • Our staff and franchise culture is something we pride ourselves on, birthday presents, staff gatherings, and a family-type atmosphere are essential to us at Lone Star. If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact Dave. daveg@lonestarhq.co.nz | 0274223565

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DELIVERY DRIVER

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Southern Lakes Laundries is a linen hire and Industrial laundry facility servicing accommodation and hospitality clients throughout the Southern Lakes region.

Ultimate Hikes are the exclusive operators of multi day guided walks on the famous Milford & Routeburn Tracks. We are guardians of the environment we operate in. We are leaders in the safety and education of visitors to the region and we are responsible for the health, safety and wellbeing of the people who live and work there on our behalf. We take this commitment very seriously and pledge that everything we do will be in keeping with our own Tiaki Promise - caring for people and place. We are looking for great people to work with us guiding on track and in the Ultimate Hikes Centre Queenstown – applications are open for:

GUIDES GUEST SERVICES ATTENDANTS Visit our website for more information and to apply online ultimatehikes.co.nz/plan-your-walk/employment/ Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand until mid April 2024. Applications close 15 December but we will shortlist applicants for interview as applications are received so

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We are looking for a friendly, professional Delivery Driver to join our team. Your Job responsibilities will include: • Delivery and collection of linen to our clients • Developing and maintaining good customer relations • Safe operation of company vehicles To be considered for this role you must: • Be physically ﬁt as the job requires lifting heavy bags of laundry • Have a full class 1 driver’s licence • Have solid driving experience and sound understanding of the New Zealand Road Code and defensive driving techniques. • Be a promoter of safe work practices You must also be: • Punctual, reliable and responsible • A strong communicator • Clean, tidy and well presented • Availability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. To apply for this position please submit a covering letter with your CV to silvi.locatelli@southernlakeslaundries.co.nz

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR We are looking for an experienced admin person to run the front ofﬁce at Arrowtown School. This position is 30 hours per week Monday Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, with a one hour lunch break, and in school term time only.

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

DUTY MANAGER CHEF DE PARTIE – MILLENNIUM HOTEL RECEPTIONIST – PORTER EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER – COPTHORNE HOTELS HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISORS FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPERVISORS F&B ATTENDANTS - KITCHEN ATTENDANTS

Our person needs to be someone who enjoys working with both children and adults. The role offers a busy and varied environment with a supportive team. We are seeking someone who is computer literate, quick to learn new systems, adaptable and able to work under pressure. We are looking for a person with the following attributes: • Good communication skills, both written and oral • A strong work ethic with an attention to detail • Professional, collaborative, motivated, approachable and empathetic • An ability to maintain a high level of conﬁdence • Strong organisational skills • Must be eligible to work in New Zealand Please send your CV and cover letter to application@arrowtown.school.nz Applications close 5pm Thursday 30th November

Full Time Sales Assistant in Queenstown We are a family business with a manufacturing base in Christchurch. We sell branded apparel, accessories, and giftware and we are looking for new team members to join us in our Queenstown stores. The culture is great, and the product is fun and varied. Would you love to be part of a small and fun team? The Full-Time sales assistant role available is: 40 hours per week including one day in the weekend. We would prefer you to work across our different stores, however where possible we will work around your availability. There are two Global Culture stores in Queenstown. If you answer yes to any of these questions below, then you may be the right person for us! Would you love to be part of a small and fun team? Do you have a good base of retail/customer service experience? Do you have energy, initiative, and great work ethic? Are you ready to hit the ground running? Do you have accommodation or currently live in Queenstown and hold a current work visa? Do you hold a current immigration visa to work? To be successful in this role you will be reliable, self-motivated, have a can-do attitude, take pride in your work, and truly understand what it takes to be part of the team and an excellent sales assistant. Please apply to our Queenstown store on the corner of Beach and Camp Streets. Or email qtwnmgr@globalculture.co.nz

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Come join our amazing team and have some fun! Enjoy the following perks when you work with us:

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- Great atmosphere and team mates - Daily staff meals - Free coffee - all day, every day - Competitive wage - Discounted accomodation in Frankton - Professional career path - Social outings - Flexible roster

We’rE lOoKiNg fOr head barista

Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm

ROOM ATTENDANTS QT Queenstown & Rydges Queenstown has an excellent opportunity for room attendants to join our friendly team. You must be committed to delivering the highest standard of presentation, cleanliness and guest experience that QT Queenstown/ Rydges Queenstown has to oﬀer. Please apply to kim_haynes@evt.com if this is the dream job you have been waiting for.

grill chef baker To apply visit: gasolinealley.joes.co.nz/careers/ or email your cv to birthes@joes.co.nz

Permanent Part time Van Delivery position We are currently looking for a van delivery driver in Queenstown to assist and support our linen operation.

Technical Sales Assistant

The role is Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, with around 22 hours each week. Penal rates paid for Sunday work. You will have a clean and valid class 1 driver's license. Be a safe and careful driver - an assessment will be undertaken on your driving ability. Fit, keen, motivated and above all have a high degree of customer focus and service. You are able to work in New Zealand and hold both a New Zealand bank account and IRD number. You will be a team player, be on time and reliable.

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 kenna.matthews@whiteandwongs.co.nz or alternatively pop in and meet our team.

Be comfortable in using our loading and despatch app (training will be given). If the above sounds like you then we would love to have a chat. Email you CV to info@mainlandlinen.co.nz

Alternative Ventures Ltd is looking for a builder and stonemason to join their team in the Queenstown area. Carpenters, apprentices and hammerhands welcome to contact for further detail. Immediate start with competitive rates dependent on experience. NZ residents and/or working VISA necessary.

We are seeking a new team member for our Small Planet Job Description: • Outdoor gear sales • Summer and winter product knowledge preferable • Previous experience required If this sounds like you, please email a cover letter and CV to: small.planet@xtra.co.nz

We are looking for the following peeps to join our awesome team

• Experienced Cleaners • Build Clean Experts • Quality Control Gurus • Window Cleaners We are committed to a healthy work/life balance. Email us on slithytoves33@gmail.com

Contact Dave daveviitakangas@gmail.com

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WE ARE HIRING

- Barista - FOH - Cafe Supervisor

Is looking for

General Manager

Pop in with a CV or send to marmoladacafe@yahoo.com

Front of House

We also have roles available at our cafe in Frankton, Odelay - please email odelaycafe@yahoo.co.nz

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The Carlin Hotel VACANCIES Is Hiring Ph: 03 409 2800 info@qmg.co.nz jobfix.co.nz

The Carlin Hotel & ORO Restaurant, situated in the heart of Central Queenstown, is undergoing rapid expansion. We’re currently seeking dedicated and seasoned hospitality professionals across multiple departments to become integral members of our team. Boasting stunning vistas of the town, harbour, and Lake Wakatipu, our commitment is to craft luxury experiences that linger in the hearts of our guests. At The Carlin, we not only create memories for our guests but also foster an environment where our team members thrive. WE’RE CURRENTLY RECRUITING: Revenue & Reservations Manager Hotel Duty Manager Guest Relations/Front Desk Staff Assistant F&B Manager Waiters & Waitresses Housekeepers TO APPLY: Email your CV to reservations@thecarlinhotel.com

Loaded is hiring a Product Owner! Loaded is a software hub for hospitality businesses with a growing international customer base, based right here in Queenstown. Originally we built a 13 site hospitality group, and initially built Loaded to solve our own problems. We’re now thrilled to share it with thousands of customers. Loaded is looking for a Product Owner to join us for an eight-month ﬁxed-term period to cover parental leave. This is a truly multifaceted role with a bit of everything Product-related. The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy with product ownership or management experience, along with a solid understanding of product management principles and best practice. A customer centric mindset and strong communication is also a must. To ﬁnd out more: Email kimberley@loadedreports.com for more information, full job description or to apply! We’d love to hear from you :)

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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: • Kitchen Hand • Food & Beverage Attendant • Team Leader - Food & Beverage • Eastern Digital Executive • Stoker / Boiler Operator • Sales Consultant • Raft Guide • Experienced Jet Boat Driver • People & Performance Assistant

Cardrona x Treble Cone are now hiring for summer! Scan here to view available roles:

We’re looking for kitchen superstars!

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

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DUTY MANAGER WAITER/WAITRESS BARTENDER CHEF DE PARTIE SOUS CHEF RESTAURANT MANAGER BAR MANAGER

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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