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2023 is nearly done!!

This is the last issue of the Lakes Weekly for 2023 and I for one am ready for a decent break and some chill time.

It has been a very mixed year for many in Queenstown, what with the flooding in late September bringing logs, debris and mud surging through Queenstown Cemetery and into town, as well as the crypto outbreak with a boil water notice that lasted three months. There were peaks with the ski season, such as it was, and big slow downs in the shoulder seasons.

For many in local businesses, 2023 was another gruelling and frustrating year, with plenty of ups and downs. Perennial immigration issues, accommodation and staffing challenges were all headaches that returned. As such, the change in government was certainly welcomed by most locally and resulted in a bump in business confidence heading into 2024. The lack of accommodation for workers was the main issue, and presented very difficult personal circumstances for individuals and even some long-time local families, who were sleeping in cars over winter, as it was almost impossible to find somewhere to rent. It has impacted Queenstown’s reputation both here and overseas.

Summer is the time when our population swells many times over, with friends and family, holiday homeowners, and domestic and international tourists all visiting. The ‘Full House’ sign went up weeks ago. Flights and roads are already very busy, reminding us that we live in NZ’s iconic drawcard destination . With so many people around for the next few weeks, getting around, getting a park, going to the supermarket, or getting a dinner reservation will be a challenge, so book early and have patience on the roads and with front line staff.

Christmas is always a scramble to the finish line and this year is no exception.

I am not as emotionally wrecked as the last couple of years but I’m certainly hanging out to take it that little bit easier.

Our offices are closed from Tuesday, 19 December, until after NY so it’s a nice break but not everyone gets that time off. Tourism, transport and hospo businesses are gearing up to be slammed and our emergency services will also be ready to meet the inevitable demand this time of year brings. If you are one of them, thank you, from all of us. You make the holiday time in the region both safe and one to remember.

From our family at Queenstown Media Group to yours, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We have our summer holiday edition out next week, so if you are on holiday and looking for inspiration pick up a copy.

We’ll have our first issue for 2024 out on 8 January.

David Gibbs - Queenstown Media Group

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WE’RE GOING ON SEE YOU IN 2024 2024!

Our last day is 19 December and that’s also when our last edition for 2023 hits the streets.

We return to work 3 Jan with our first issue of 2024 out on 9 Jan.

JobFix will be available 24/7 across the holiday period for any recruitment requirements. If you are an employer who hasn’t placed an ad on JobFix.co.nz directly, it’s easy to set yourself up as an employer and place an online advertisement.

Tribute to fatal crash victim

By Paul Taylor

The man killed in Saturday’s head-on Queenstown crash has been named locally as Outrega Anderson.

Anderson, known as Tré, was head butcher and master charcutier at Royalburn Station, the alpine farm owned by Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie.

“We are utterly devastated to have lost our dear, dear friend and colleague Tré yesterday,” they said on Facebook.

“Taken far too soon, words cannot convey how much our team loved this beautiful man.”

They described him as an “old, wise soul, kind, humble, and always the calm in the eye of any storm”.

Anderson, who was in his late 40s and grew up in Southland, was also an industrial designer, artist and chef.

He graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a Bachelor of Design, Photographic Design, and worked at Queenstown winery restaurant Amisfield for more than 10 years.

“It pains us so much to think we will never hear your hearty laugh or see your infectious smile in person again,” the Facebook post continued.

“We will miss so much you mate, until we meet again.”

Emergency services were called to State Highway 6, near the Crown Range turn-off, shortly after 7.30am on Saturday.

The crash involved two vehicles and the other driver was taken to hospital in a serious condition. Anderson is understood to have died at the scene.

Police have launched an investigation. The Serious Crash Unit attended the scene and the road was closed until early afternoon, with diversions over the Crown Range.

Police issue holidays plea Police are urging everyone to take extra care when travelling the roads this holiday season.

They will be maintaining a highly visible presence on major highways throughout the country this summer, in an effort to encourage good behaviour.

Outrega Anderson. Photo: Facebook

“Expect to see Police patrols anytime, anywhere,” Director of National Road Policing Centre, Superintendent Steve Greally says.

“Our staff will be out on roads, often in locations you least expect us to be. So please take your time and drive to the conditions.”

Greally says the same things are killing people on NZ roads.

“Speed, alcohol, drugs, distraction and unrestrained drivers and passengers are still the main causes of death and serious injury.

“If you are caught this summer to be breaching any of the behaviours above, you should not expect a warning.”

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Drugs and cash seized in Queenstown Lakes

Police crackdown on cocaine in Queenstown - $88,000 worth of drugs seized

By Sue Fea

Southern Police have made some of the largest cocaine seizures in Queenstown during the past few weeks, worth a total street value of an estimated $88,000 as they continue to clamp down on higher recreational drug use throughout Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.

“If you’re experiencing any abnormal reactions, call an ambulance straight away,” he says.

Otago Lakes Organised Crime lead Detective Sergeant Regan Boucher says the biggest haul was in Queenstown where higher levels of cocaine are being detected in the wastewater.

A conviction for supply or possession of any of these types of drugs can hinder international travel.

Search warrants led to the discovery of 170 grams of cocaine, 40 grams of MDMA, and several MDMA pills at various properties around Queenstown and Central Otago, Boucher says.

“The maximum penalty for dealing or supplying a Class A controlled drug, like cocaine, is life imprisonment.

“Queenstown is a transient place. However, we’ve discovered that it isn’t just the people coming into the region caught up in this, but residents too,” he says.

Police are targeting recreational drug use with Boucher leading the Otago Lakes Organised Crime Unit.

“These types of drugs cross all social sectors of our community and despite the tougher economic situation it doesn’t seem to have an impact on dealer profits,” he says.

“We are and will continue to be out in force as this and other drugs cause harm in our community. We’ll be targeting this area and coming down heavy on this type of behaviour. Cocaine is a Class A controlled drug.”

He’s just as concerned about the high usage of MDMA (ecstasy), and ketamine, which has grown in popularity on the synthetic party drug market.

“Even offering MDMA to someone is classed as supplying and anyone caught can face up to 14 years in prison,” Boucher says.

“It’s circulating prevalently locally, not only in pill form but powder, and widely used by all ages from teenagers to much older people.”

Boucher says people don’t know what they’re purchasing with these drugs and there are adulterated or misrepresented versions being sold, which can increase the risk of overdose.

Family and friends should familiarise themselves with the signs of an overdose, such as heart palpitations, agitation, high fever, becoming unresponsive or seizures.

“Better still, just don’t do it. These drugs are illegal and often you don’t know what you’re taking, let alone the consequences. There are too many risks,” he says.

The effect on the brain is one of the biggest concerns and some of them can have long-term effects, if not fatal, depending on how people of various ages may react.

“I can’t reinforce it enough, not only on a developing teenage brain, but adult brains too,” he says.

Ketamine, a dissociative anaesthetic used by doctors and vets, has grown in popularity as a party drug across New Zealand in recent years. It’s a sedative drug that slows down the brain and body functions and can be hallucinogenic.

Boucher says taking a high dose of ketamine can lead to a state of total dissociation called a ‘K Hole’, when someone seems unresponsive, while at the same time experiencing vivid hallucinations. This can be very distressing, he says.

“Ketamine can be fatal, particularly if mixed with other depressant drugs like alcohol, opioids, GHB/GBL, cocaine, and benzodiazepines.”

With the summer season underway police are urging the public to be aware of their surroundings and be vigilant.

“It’s vital that you look out for your mates this summer and take extra measures to ensure you are keeping each other safe.”

People need to be aware of what they’re putting into their systems, and the dosages, and know that mixing drugs and alcohol is one of the more dangerous things you can do, Boucher says.

• Anyone with controlled drug-related information, feeling unsafe, or with concerns about dangerous, illegal or suspicious behaviour, call Police on 111. For non-urgent concerns call 105 or visit www.police.govt.nz/use-105 and report the incident online

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My Life Story

by Sue Fea

GRANT TAYLOR King of the vines

His early teenage dabbling in homemade apple cider may have landed him in hot water at high school but Grant Taylor went on to produce five world champion Central Otago pinot noir wines, catapulting this region onto the international stage.

Born in Kurow in the Waitaki Valley in 1955, the son of a Railways stationmaster constantly being posted to new towns, Grant grew up in Maheno, Otira, Napier, Porirua, and Auckland, where he finished high school.

“We never had a hometown. My best memories were staying on our grandparents’ farm in Owaka between moves,” Grant says.

It was while at Auckland’s Selwyn College that Grant first experimented with fermentation, leaving his mates a little worse for wear. “Our apple tree apples had worms in them, so I borrowed Mum’s cookbook and made apple cider. I found out the more sugar you added the more the alcohol effect,” he grins.

He shared it with his 14-year-old mates. “We had locker rooms exploding at school. One guy got drunk, turning up at his School Cert exam and abusing the headmaster.” Grant lost his pocket money over that one.

His dad always had a small wine cellar and while studying for a Diploma in Agriculture at Lincoln Grant formed an unofficial wine club, mostly about drinking, but early inklings were there.

Heading to the US, Grant worked on a horse ranch and Alaskan farm before joining uni exchange student friends from Napa Valley where he worked in construction. They discovered Napa wine tasting weekends and free alcohol. Grant’s building skills and farm boy flexibility landed him an assistant winemaking job at Pine Ridge Winery, just being built, ahead of wine graduates from the prestigious Davis University.

He spent hours studying the winemaker’s text books, scoring the job when the winemaker left. “All of a sudden it was the owner and I doing the harvest.”

Winemaking courses at Davis and Napa College helped and after six years he was headhunted by a French winemaker to work at Domaine Napa Winery.

This was despite Grant having chalked Rainbow Warrior protest peace signs on the back of his grape containers.

“We got best sauvignon blanc at the California State Fair one year but it’s the grapes, not the winemaker. We’re just the babysitter,” says a typically humble Grant.

Grant and wife Nicole at Valli Vineyards

He returned for a few Southern Hemisphere vintages in Western Australia and Coopers Creek in the early 1990s.

He’d noticed some early Central Otago wines at a friend’s West Auckland winery. Holidaying back home with fellow Kiwi winemaker Steve Davies, they did a road tour to check them out – Gibbston Valley, Black Ridge, Taramea and Rippon. Rudi Bauer at Rippon was extremely welcoming, and Gibbston Valley founder Alan Brady, just starting to make waves, was looking for a winemaker.

Grant used ‘trial and error’ to adapt new techniques for this region and in 1998 his Gibbston Valley wines produced in a perfect hot summer won top honours at the NZ Wine Awards. “I was head down and didn’t even think of trophies,” he says. “We stood by the wine press juice tray cupping our hands and tasting it, rubbing it through our hair. We’d never tasted young wine like it before.”

Many golds and trophies followed.

By 2001 Gibbston Valley Wines had won the world’s best pinot noir at the London International Wine and Spirits Competition, stunning generations of leading European winemakers with well established vines.

Grant had planted a small crop of his own on his Valli Vineyard at Gibbston in 1998. His ‘most heartbreaking moment’ came when a severe, unpredicted November frost hit the region. Driving back from a weekend’s West Coast whitebaiting he noticed brown vines at Lowburn. “They’d been green a few days earlier.” He pretty much walked away from that vintage. “That’s farming.”

However, by 2010 he’d won the London International Challenge with his own Valli Pinot. “It was bare land and in 10 years had produced the world’s best pinot noir. That was the pinnacle.”

His grapes then won the title again after he’d sold 100 dozen of his 2013 to another label. He’s also worked on world champion vintages for others.

Grant’s been making wine for 44 years - 31 years in Otago, and Valli celebrates its 25th anniversary in February.

Like a Waitaki salmon travelling full circle, Grant’s returning home to his Kurow roots next month where he’s had a vineyard since 2003. He and wife Nicole have just launched a wine bar, after restoring the old Kurow Post Office along the Alps to Ocean Cycleway. They’re retaining their Gibbston vineyard and home though.

An elated Grant and Gibbston Valley Wines owner Alan Brady celebrate gold for Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir in 1995

Despite the long hours, Grant says he ‘retired 50 years ago’. “I’ve been asked to consult but to me that’s ‘con’ and ‘insult’. If you know it, you want to share that knowledge for free, just to help people.”

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Cardrona’s Christmas present

By Paul Taylor

Cardrona Alpine Resort has announced work will begin on a six-seater high-speed Soho Basin chairlift this summer.

The chairlift will open up 150ha of skiable terrain from Winter 2025, the equivalent of 150 rugby fields.

It increases Cardrona’s lift-accessed skiable terrain by 24%, taking the resort from 465ha to 615ha – which will make it the biggest commercial ski area in New Zealand.

Foundations for the Soho Basin Express, a Doppelmayr six-seater chairlift, will be started in February, with the towers and stations installed the following summer between December 2024 and May 2025.

“New skiable terrain in New Zealand is incredibly rare, and we’re so stoked to finally be able to give people the news they want – Soho Basin is officially happening.” says GM of Cardrona and Treble Cone Experiences, Laura Hedley.

“Soho Basin opens up a whole new world and experience for skiers and snowboarders at Cardrona. We can’t wait to ride Soho and share it with all of you – it’s just so good!” she says.

Cardrona will also extend the Valley View carpark this summer, and upgrade other carparks, snowmaking, rentals, food and beverage, and retail.

Soho Basin is the massive area directly behind Captain’s Basin, and a similar size.

It will have a mix of playful intermediate terrain alongside more technical, advanced lines – plenty for confident skiers and snowboarders to explore.

Over the past few years, Cardrona, owned by RealNZ, has redesigned the resort’s base buildings and installed the McDougall’s Chondola and Willow’s Quad chairlift.

NUESTRA VOZ

Por Daniela Díaz Soto ddiazsoto@gmail.com

¡Muchas gracias!

Estimados amigos y seguidores de esta columna, o para ti que la encontraste al azar mientras hojeabas esta revista. Se nos acaba el año y no puedo más que agradecer a todos quienes han sido partícipes de este espacio, desde que comenzó el proyecto a mitad de este 2023.

Cuando en primera instancia me reuní con el editor de Lakes Weekly Bulletin, fue para probar una idea sin ninguna expectativa.

La aprobación de esta propuesta para escribir en una revista en Queenstown me emocionó profundamente, pero a la vez comenzaron a surgir muchos cuestionamientos. El exponerme de cierta forma generó en mí ciertas reservas y conflictos internos. Sin embargo, tuve que superar los miedos, enfocándome en la acción sin pensar tanto en las repercusiones.

La idea partió como una forma de ayudar a la comunidad y un intento también de generar alguna conexión con nuestras raíces de habla hispana, indagando en diversas historias, impulsando emprendimientos, entregando información que podría servirle a más de alguien que viene llegando, o para quienes simplemente nunca se enteraron de ciertos beneficios que tenemos por vivir en Nueva Zelanda.

La cantidad de mensajes de apoyo y gratitud de personas que me conocen y también de quienes nunca antes conocí, han logrado que superara una de las grandes barreras que me limitaban a seguir intentando cumplir mis metas. Mis inseguridades lingüísticas y profesionales se han ido disipando, sólo por el hecho de haber comenzado a escribir con el objetivo de entregar un servicio y hacerlo entretenido. Nunca imaginé el recibimiento que esta columna tendría en la comunidad.

No puedo más que expresar gratitud por esta enriquecedora experiencia. Poder reconectar de cierta manera con mi profesión en un país extranjero, es algo que no pensé que podría lograr después de pasar casi toda mi estadía aquí tratando de mantener una visa con trabajos ni siquiera mínimamente relacionados.

Gracias a todos quienes este año se tomaron el tiempo para compartir sus ideas, contarme sus historias, sugerir nuevos temas o simplemente para felicitarme por esta iniciativa.

An aerial map of Cardrona including the new area opened up by the Soho Basin Express

“After a challenging few years, it’s so exciting to continue along our vision for Cardrona to be a truly world-class ski and snowboard destination, right here in New Zealand,” says Hedley.

Before work begins on the new lift, Cardrona will undertake steps to look after the landscape, flora and fauna in Soho Basin.

Key facts and figures: Cardrona Alpine Resort Ltd - Soho Basin Contractor: Doppelmayr New Zealand Ltd System type: D-Line Detachable Chairlift Line: 11 towers, total inclined length 1,237m and vertical rise of 379m Number of chairs: 75 Capacity per chair: 6 passengers Transport capacity: 3,000 passengers per hour Public service for Winter 2025

A lo largo de este tiempo he conocido muchas personas y tantas historias con las cuales me he sentido identificada, y muchas otras veces inspirada. Me di cuenta de que todos enfrentamos grandes desafíos al ser inmigrantes, atravesamos miedos, frustraciones, así como también alegrías y éxitos. Además, me ha demostrado la importancia de mantener vivas nuestras raíces en un país que difiere tanto de nuestra cultura, y el valor de una comunidad firme.

Es increíble lo solidarios que podemos ser con nuestros pares cuando, por ejemplo, empezamos un negocio o atravesamos alguna dificultad.

Me siento más motivada que nunca para seguir trabajando por alcanzar diversos objetivos, continuar sirviendo a esta comunidad y buscar más inspiradoras historias. Todo eso ha sido en parte gracias a ustedes, quienes son los verdaderos protagonistas de esta columna, porque este espacio es de todos y para todos. Por eso, muchas gracias y nunca se olviden que ésta sigue siendo NUESTRA VOZ. An English version of NUESTRA VOZ is available on lwb.co.nz

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The Council Word Meri Kirihimete and Happy New Year from everyone at your QLDC! Top tips for a tip-top summer Summer living had me a blast, summer living happened so fast. Don’t have your summer dreams ripped at the seams, for info about library and sport & rec opening hours, alcohol restrictions, fire prevention, water safety etc (tell me more, tell me more) head to qldc.govt.nz/summer-101

Christmas office hours Our offices in Queenstown and Wānaka will close at midday on Friday 22 Dec and reopen at 8.00am on Wednesday 3 Jan. We’ll still have a team of people available 24/7 to help resolve any urgent issues. Just call 03 441 0499 (Queenstown) or 03 443 0024 (Wānaka).

Shelve your library fines Our libraries are offering a festive twist to clearing overdue fines this December. For every donation of non-perishable groceries, vouchers or gifts, they’ll waive $10 in fines. All donations go to Happiness House (Whakatipu), Community Networks/LINK Food Bank (Upper Clutha) or Glenorchy Community Food Bank.

Rubbish collection holiday schedule There will be no kerbside collection on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Bins scheduled for both these public holidays will be emptied the following day, with collections for the rest of those weeks also pushed back a day (e.g.

Tuesday’s collection will be on Wednesday, etc). Rubbish at remembering? Sign up for weekly bin day reminders via text or email at reminders.saveourstuff.co.nz

Noise control Is your neighbour pumping out Nickleback on repeat at 3.00am? Remember our noise control team is available 24/7 on 03 441 0499 (Queenstown) or 03 443 0024 (Wānaka).

Free carparking Sleigh your parking game this summer by using our free parking areas: > Wānaka Showgrounds 18 Dec-12 Jan (all day parking) > Queenstown Primary School (Robins Road) 20 Dec-21 Jan (max. 2 hours)

www.qldc.govt.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

It’s quite terrifying that this is the last LWB of the year. I’m sure 2023 only started a few weeks ago - I must be getting very old!

I’m sure it used to take about a hundred years for Christmas to come round when I was a child.

I’m writing this from Sydney - such a liveable, loveable city. As well as having beautiful beaches and parks everywhere, the public transport here is SO efficient. These lucky Sydneysiders really don’t need to use a car much at all. They have car clubs where you just rent cars by the hour - your phone can tell you where they are and you just book and pay electronically. Surely we could do this here? I find myself hopping on and off ferries just for the sheer joy of whizzing around the gorgeous harbour.

And the cultural scene is so impressive - countless galleries and theatres and concerts. Thinking it would be nice to give my Sydney based children a fix of culture (culture light, admittedly), I bought us tickets to a Christmas pantomime. They’d never been to one before and luckily they are adults. It was the very naughty Trevor Ashley starring in his last performance before he heads for London. He dreamt it up, blending Hans Christian Andersen’s “ The Little Mermaid “ and “The White Lotus” TV series with extremely raunchy outfits, songs and dances. It was no place for the squeamish or the easily offended. Absolutely marvellous fun and definitely NOT for children, but ideal for childish adults.

For a bit more culture, I’ve got my bookclub’s Christmas dinner once I’m back home. As usual, there will probably be zero discussion of books, and very much nonsense. I’m firmly of the belief that the most important part of our bookclub discussions (and of most other clubs, too, if they are honest) is about what we will do for our Christmas gettogether and it usually takes several hundred group emails to get it organised. We don’t always have enough time to discuss any books as we are so busy deciding on venue, menu etc. Poor old baby Jesus - he must have wished his parents had had him at a less busy time of the year. We were in Egypt once and you could go and see the cave where Mary and Joseph hid him away from King Herod.

I boarded at S Hilda’s Collegiate in Dunedin and got a LOT of religious information (which I have not remembered well) and I’m certain I never knew that they’d all gone on a very long budget holiday to Cairo.

The best Christmas story I have heard was from Olivia Wild who runs the wonderful Tom Pryde Centre for families with special needs people - they took a large group for a weekend to Camp Columba and the joy on everyone’s faces as they went on slides and climbing walls, rafts, flying foxes and more was absolutely beautiful.

Thanks so much for all the feedback you’ve been giving especially regarding the overzealous airport security! Sydney Airport has joined the rest of the intelligent world and doesn’t ask passengers to take anything out of their bags. Maybe ZQN will give us a great Christmas present by following suit, and QLDC will give us the gift of actually listening to the community and giving us some reason to think they have ratepayers’ best interests at heart. I’m an eternal optimist! Have a very happy Christmas and here’s hoping that 2024 is going to be one of great peace and joy for the whole world.

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Arts+Culture Christmas and beyond at the markets

by Jess Allen

Markets offer the community the ability to support local, engage with stallholders, and pick up one-of-a-kind items. With Christmas on the horizon, we’re lucky in our region to have an abundance of great markets to pick up something special.

Two such markets that allow the creatives to thrive are the Arrowtown Market and Queenstown Market. They’re each ramping up for a busy summer season, and have each seen some changes this past year.

Yennis Mak stepped into the manager’s role at Queenstown Market in June of this year and is looking forward to all that’s to come. It's on the Lakefront every Saturday, with some additional markets running across the school holidays and in the lead up to Christmas. Mak’s new duties include coordination of setup, organising some musicians to play, helping people to register to sell, and helping out in any way she can.

“I was involved in the markets as an artist, selling my real flower jewellery, for about six years now,” Mak says. “The previous manager, Bridget, I was her 2IC [second-in-command], so I was kind of in the management role for about two years. I really enjoy it – I think, for me, I really enjoy being in communication and to be coordinating stuff. I also really like to organise stuff. I think because I’ve been in the market for many years, and I’m really proud of this market – the reason I got into this market is because of the integrity of it, because everything is 100% handmade here.”

Mak goes on to explain that the people and stallholders you see each week all make the items for sale, and that some manage to make it into a full-time living.

The market has been running for more than 20 years, and it’s that consistency is what Mak, in part, credits to its success.

Arrowtown Market has had a big start to the season, too, shifting its name from Arrowtown Farmers’ Market to Arrowtown Market. It first started back in 2017 with

more of a produce focus, so it was important to the committee to rebrand and realign to the vendors on offer. It takes place under the picturesque old trees on the Library Green and makes for a peaceful spot on the weekends. Sarah Auld is chair of the committee and one of the organisers, she explains that the committee is made up of vendors and that it’s all voluntary.

“We are, what we like to call, a boutique market,” Auld says. “We are a smaller number of stalls and that’s just purely to do with the fact that we operate in a heritage area of our town. Being right in the heart of Arrowtown, there’s quite a lot of covenants and restrictions that are placed on how big we can be – but we like to celebrate the fact that we are small, everyone that comes along is handpicked and we don’t double up on things."

One thing that both Auld and Mak mentioned and felt was important was that each of the markets is open to locals and tourists alike. They encourage those in the area to pop by, enjoy some of the live music, grab a bite and chat with some locals. Both are family friendly and offer a relaxing vibe. The markets are also a great way to get to know what’s happening in the arts and culture community, too, with such a diverse group of local creators offering their wares.

Queenstown Market usually runs every Saturday, with their special Christmas Market on Friday, 22 December, and they will continue to hold Friday and Saturday markets over the school holidays. Arrowtown Market will hold a special market on Christmas Eve, before returning back to their regular slot every Sunday until late April.

For more information and to stay up to date with all that’s happening, you can head to queenstownmarket.nz or arrowtownmarket.co.nz

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Have a plan this summer

By QMG

NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is urging people exploring Aotearoa’s tracks this summer to do some research, pack appropriately, have a plan B, and share your trip plan with someone you trust.

Huge numbers are expected to head to the mountains in and around Queenstown Lakes over the summer holidays.

“Doing your research and finding the right track for you and your group’s abilities is really important,” MSC Chief Executive Mike Daisley says.

This includes checking the weather forecast and understanding how this can impact your trip.

“Packing warm layers and waterproof clothing, such as a rain jacket, regardless of the weather forecast is always a smart idea. Having a Plan B means you are prepared for the unexpected.”

first aid kit, a little extra food, or perhaps an emergency shelter.

“You can tailor those emergency supplies to suit the length and remoteness of your adventure, for example for any overnight trip a spare day worth of food and an emergency shelter are essential,” Daisley says.

Finally, sharing your trip plan before heading out, including the time you expect to return home, with someone you trust means they can call for help if you’re not back by the agreed time.

A registered distress beacon is also an important part of equipment, especially with patchy cell phone coverage. You can rent or buy one. They give searchers essential information that will help them get to you if you are lost or injured.

MSC’s Plan My Walk app and website (planmywalk.nz/home) has more than 1600 tracks to choose from, you get also get track alerts, MetService weather forecasts and warnings, interactive gear lists; and your personalised trip plan can be sent to group members and your emergency contact. It’s free to use, and the perfect tool for sound summer planning.

Daisley says it’s great idea to also carry some emergency supplies, such as a

Mapping Queenstown’s prehuman wildlife

By QMG

Southern Lakes Sanctuary (SLS) is launching an interactive geographic information system (GIS) map – developed by Wildlands Consultants – which provides a comprehensive breakdown of wildlife species that existed in the Queenstown Lakes District, pre-human arrival.

SLS project director Paul Kavanagh believes that the multi-layer GIS map is the first of its kind in NZ and provides a conservation blueprint into what optimal biodiversity looks like for the region.

“This mapping system not only reveals what species existed before human arrival, but also what wildlife was common prior to the introduction of invasive mammalian predators such as stoats, ferrets, possums and feral cats,” Kavanagh says.

“It’s remarkable to see that endangered birds such as the great spotted kiwi may have once roamed Mt Iron in Wānaka and takahē could have been

fossicking close to our office on Glenda Drive in Queenstown.

“The impact of introduced predators has been devastating in our area and it is critical that we conserve the native taonga (treasures) we currently have, and mitigate further biodiversity loss, through ongoing predator control,” he adds.

Southern Lakes Sanctuary – created out of the soon-to-be-exhausted Jobs For Nature fund – is an umbrella conservation group that supports nearly 100 local groups across a 660,000-hectare catchment area and is dependent on large and small donations to continue the crucial conservation work.

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Christmas is in the air with the last fabulous Christmas Market on this Saturday for any last-minute items you need before Christmas. There’ll be craft, jewellery and gift ideas aplenty as well as produce, cherries and cheeses galore. There are cakes and coffees, ramen, tacos, juices, dumplings and more, all served with a wonderful dose of Christmas magic.

When: Saturday, 23 December, 9am-2pm Where: Corner Red Oaks and Hawthorne Drive, Frankton

Sunday Live Music with Danny Atkinson Kinross’s popular Sunday live music sessions are underway again for summer. There is plenty of space for the kids and plenty of shade to enjoy a cold glass of Central Otago wine while listening to Danny Atkinson. Danny is originally from East Yorkshire in England and is a well-known entertainer in the town. He is an accomplished guitarist, vocalist, musician and sound engineer, living in Queenstown for the past 10 years. As he’s a one-man band, you’ll hear fun acoustic looping and guitar solos layered under soulful lead vocals with his take on popular covers from all the ages.

When: Sunday, 24 December, 3pm to 5pm Where: Kinross - Cellar Door, Bistro and Boutique, Gibbston

Festive Friday Queenstown Christmas Market There’ll be a Festive Friday Christmas Market on 22 December on the lakefront of Queenstown. Shop handmade and give a gift made with love this holiday season. Free entry.

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SIMPLY CAROLS Glenorchy community carol singing Enjoy an evening of fun and get involved in the beauty of Christmas with a community sing along. There are carols and Christmas songs on the list to appeal to all ages.

When: Christmas Eve, Sunday, 24 December, 3pm Where: Glenorchy Community Church

FILM Frances Hodgkins: Anything but a Still Life A new documentary exploring the life and work of celebrated New Zealand artist Frances Hodgkins.

Spending much of her career in Europe, Hodgkins was a modernist painter whose work continues to inspire contemporary artists. Known for her ‘open air still lifes’, Hodgkins’ constant Mediterranean travels in the late 1920s and 30s provided abundant inspiration and a taste for the lush fruit, flowers, and landscapes she incorporated in her painting. The film retraces the Hodgkin’s footsteps to the places she lived and worked and shedding light on her challenges and her enduring legacy. The first screening has sold out with a second screening now scheduled. The documentary is part of the ACAS Gardens and Galleries weekend in support of Plunket with tickets selling for $20 and available online at teatamira.co.nz When: Saturday, 10 February, 6pm Where: Dorothy Browns Cinema, Bookstore & Bar, 18 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

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2024 will be brought in with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the night on the lake front. A celebration for all! Locals, families, travellers and international guests. The event is free to attend and open to all ages. Please note there is a liquor ban in place in Earnslaw Park and the beach front.

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Celebrate the festive season with Queenstown’s newest precinct and go home with something extra special to put under the Christmas tree. There is something for everyone. Culinary delights will be created by the chefs along with a wonderful gift selection. Boogie to live music and enjoy delightfully delicious drinks to sip and really get you into the Christmas spirit.

When: Wednesday, 20 December, and Thursday, 21 December, 7pm to 11pm Where: Ayrburn, 1 Ayr Avenue, Arrowtown

SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES Te Atamira Christmas Holiday programme Te Atamira is getting into the holiday spirit with a pre-Christmas programme for the kids.

Led by accredited Art teacher Michelle, the arts programme offers a range of creative workshops. There is a five-to-seven-year age programme and an eight-to-12s. Costs $30 for half day & $60 for full day. Book online at Te Atamira.

Wednesday, 20 December Deck the Halls. Children are guided through various drawing techniques with pastels to create their own festive masterpiece.

Handmade Christmas. Explore Christmas craft-making and learn macrame techniques to create their own Santa Claus decoration.

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Pristine clean or slimy green?

The fate of our lakes is in our hands

By Sue Fea

It’s summer and our pristine lakes and rivers beckon, inviting that long-awaited cool off plunge, soak, or spot of waterskiing. However, increasingly we’re being warned to think before we sink as levels of pollution from the likes of e-coli and toxic algae can threaten the safety of our popular recreational spots.

Queenstown and Wanaka lakes have been renowned for their clean pure waters, however, there are concerns that water quality is gradually deteriorating and we need to take urgent action.

In recent years swimmers have been encouraged to check the LAWA (Land Air Water Aotearoa) website (lawa.org.nz) for the current water quality of their favourite swimming hole before taking a dip or allowing the kids or dog in the water. LAWA communications lead Nicole Taber says particularly after heavy or prolonged rain it’s advised to keep out of the water for two to three days, even at sites that usually have clean water. Bacterial contamination can occur from recreational users, and after rainfall when stormwater and rural run-off, especially after hot dry conditions, may contain human or animal faeces and effluent.

E-coli levels and toxic algae bloom are regularly monitored and posted on the site, but Taber says it’s important for people to do a visual check for pea green toxic algae bloom, especially if they have dogs or small children.

“It looks like pea soup and forms a green scum on the surface and discolouration in lakes, whereas on riverbeds that’s a darker brown which forms a matted-brown algae,” she says.

Faecal indicators are also regularly checked and these can be from human wastewater overflow, animals like stock, rabbits, possums and even birds.

Local Otago Regional councillor Alexa Forbes says she’s “really, really worried” about all of our great lakes and the council has launched a Deep Water Lakes Working Group to gather knowledge and develop protections.

“It’s complex because the pollutants have much to do with land use, storm and wastewater treatment, run-off from cars and roofs and general urbanisation. It all collectively damages our lakes and rivers,” she says. “There are indications of degradation that we need to heed if we are to preserve the ecosystem.”

Lake Hayes’ main problem is stormwater run-off, its champions say

She’s urging people to “think deeper” than whether water is safe to swim in.

“Let’s consider what we need to do about it. If we don’t, we risk losing the very basis of our prosperity and lifestyle.”

Forbes wants to see people befriend their local beach, or a patch of nearby creek or riverbed and put pressure on those who can help work to protect it.

“Neighbourhood groups and residents can set themselves up to apply for eco-funding that we have available and adopt a creek, beach or shoreline,” she says. Schools are already doing it, as with Horne Creek. ORC can also offer support and help and advice from its scientists to establish these ‘catchment communities’.

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The Wanaka Lake Swimmers Club did citizen science water quality testing with the environmental organisation Touchstone directly after rain events.

“We discovered an alarming increase in poor water quality and high e-coli levels after these rain events, particularly after dry weather when there are increased surface contaminants on the roads,” says member Eddie Spearing.

“Its lake death by a thousand cuts.”

Mayor Glyn Lewers call for Central Government to focus on the challenges and provide support through policy initiatives and levers to support sustainable stormwater investment is very opportune for the health of the community, Bullock Creek and Lake Wanaka, Latham says.

Friends of Lakes Hayes chairman Mike Hanff says volunteers have been working hard to turn around and reduce pollution loads on Lake Hayes.

While there’s e-coli present at times, the main problem is stormwater run-off polluting the lake. “We have to change the way we deal with stormwater,” he says.

Major efforts around Mill Creek though mean it’s the cleanest it’s been in years. “A lot of work has gone in there by our group and Mana Tahuna,” he says.

“We’ve turned a corner. We’re working hard to get rid of algae blooms and get the balance right for fishing again.” However, he says any future growth and development can’t put any more load on the stormwater systems. The group is working with the council on this issue.

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“These activities bring people back into relationship with their waterways.

“We’ve been too willing to prioritise economy over waterway health and we need to turn that around to ensure the health of lakes that were pristine only a few years back.”

Friends of Bullock Creek spokesperson Nancy Latham says local environmental groups are concerned that there’s been a lack of investment

by Queenstown Lakes District Council into stormwater upgrades. It’s been inadequate to support the current tourism and housing development growth.

They’re backing the council’s call for Central Government to step in and take the load off ratepayers, she says.

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Top tens at Big Air World Cup

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Kiwi freeskiers Ruby Star Andrews and Luca Harrington have finished in eighth and ninth place respectively at the FIS Freeski Big Air World Cup in Colorado.

Queenstown 18-year-old Andrews dropped into the Big Air World Cup finals, in what was her debut Big Air World Cup event.

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The star-studded field included both the current Olympic Freeski Big Air silver and bronze medallists, Tess Ledeux of France and Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland.

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The level of skiing in the women’s finals was high, with the increasingly difficult tricks showing just how quickly the sport is progressing as the women continue to push themselves and each other.

Andrews took the event in her stride, laying down two solid runs to finish in eighth place on Sunday morning, NZ time. She started with a solid switch right 1080 safety grab and combined that with a tidy left cork 900 tail grab in her second run.

With her third and final run to go and two landed scores on the board, Andrews opted to try and up the score on her switch right 1080 safety grab. She tidied up the trick and was rewarded a few additional points by the judges, giving her a combined overall score of 144.50.

Tess Ledeux of France took the win, with a standout performance that included a double cork 1620 and a switch double cork 1260. Mathilde Gremaud of Switzerland finished in second place and Kirsty Muir of Great Britain rounded out the podium in third.

The new Coalition Government has hit the ground running, taking action to fulfil its 100-day plan commitments to New Zealand. In a period of urgency, Parliament has been in session to address key issues impacting citizens across the country.

One significant accomplishment has been increasing the Working for Families tax credit, providing relief from the growing cost-of-living burden. Additionally, the decision to scrap the Lake Onslow project and return the Reserve Bank to a single mandate focusing on inflation is expected to have a positive impact, particularly on lower and middle-income families.

Despite the demanding schedule, Hon Matt Doocey, the newly appointed Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, visited Queenstown for his first official visit.

It was great to host him in our fantastic and fast-growing town, meeting with several stakeholders in the local tourism and hospitality sector to learn more about our regions issues and opportunities, as well as recognizing their contributions to the region.

National campaigned on reducing government spending and getting the books back in order while growing the economy, and tourism and hospitality will be an important part of that.

With significant growth – including population growth of 8% in the past year – comes the pressure of funding the infrastructure required from a small rating base.

Minister Doocey recognised this and is working with Local Government Minister Simeon Brown around the government’s infrastructure policy and city-regional deals and how those interface with towns like Queenstown.

Luca Harrington. Photo: Buchholz / FIS Freestyle

In the men’s competition, Wānaka 19-year-old Harrington delivered a solid performance in the men’s Freeski Big Air finals debuting a brand-new trick, a right triple cork 1980, for the first time in competition.

Straight out the gate he attempted to lay down his huge new trick, slightly over rotating the first attempt but putting down the landing gear on his second run attempt. A slight bobble on the grab did hurt his score in the high level event, but landing the hugely technical trick sets Harrington up well for the upcoming World Cups in the new year.

For Harrington’s third and final trick he stomped a switch right double cork 1800 with a blunt grab, giving him a combined total score of 149.00.

The men’s podium consisted of American Mac Forehand in first, Miro Tabanelli of Italy in second and current Freeski Big Air Olympic Champion Birk Ruud of Norway in third.

Earlier in the weekend, Lake Hāwea freeskier Luke Harrold, 15, and Arrowtown snowboarder Lyon Farrell, 25, finished in seventh and eighth place respectively in their events.

Harrold competed in what was only the second freeski World Cup of his career in a hugely talented men’s freeski halfpipe final.

And Farrell stomped a technical 1800 double nose grab on his second run in the Snowboard Big Air, impressing the judges and getting rewarded with a 93.00.

The event wraps up the Freeski and Snowboard Park and Pipe competition for 2023, with the action set to start back up from mid-January 2024 with the LAAX Open the first event on the roster.

In another positive development, Minister Doocey and myself attended the opening of Ayrburn. This premier dining and cellar door destination near Queenstown and Arrowtown is poised to provide a significant boost to businesses in the region, further solidifying Queenstown’s status as a hub for both tourism and investment.

It is great to see continuing investment in great quality tourism and hospitality destinations in Queenstown as Country Lane, which has excelled in offering an experiential retail environment and was recognised recently as “People’s Choice” winners in the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

In Parliamentary news, in addition to being the Member of Parliament strongly advocating for Southland, I have been elected as the Chairperson of the Social Services Select Committee.

This committee looks at business related to social development, social housing, income support, women, children, young people, seniors, Pacific peoples, ethnic communities, arts, culture and heritage, sport and recreation, and the voluntary sector. It includes oversight of the Broadcasting commission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the New Zealand Film commission.

I have a strong interest in the incredible work done in these areas in our region and will look forward to Chairing a Committee focused on these issues.

Wishing everyone a safe and joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. May the coming year bring prosperity and success to all.

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We are looking for someone who • Has some good experience and ‘can do’ attitude • Is confident, friendly, who gets along with everyone and brings good energy to every shift • Loves spinning a good yarn and getting to know your customers • Takes pride in delivering a first class experience every time • Is a great sales person and can get our customers excited by our New Zealand inspired menu • Is keen to expand their knowledge and be part of a great team Full time and part time positions available.

We have plenty of flexible hours available; we aim to make sure that all of our crew gets a great work life balance so you can enjoy the lifestyle Queenstown has to offer!

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Full-time role Based out of our central Queenstown office A tourism, leisure and hospitality company we are seeking a passionate Marketing individual to help drive our short-term visitor accommodation, hospitality, and activity-based businesses to the next level.

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An experienced Marketing professional Possess excellent English literature and language skills Be creative and have a great eye and ear for detail Understanding of the tourism and leisure markets Able to drive online sales and measure ROI Familiarity with online content creation, delivery, including social media Possess website development knowledge and management experience Hold a mature, stable outlook on life Clean driving license Be Self-motivated Organised

The Role: This role will fulfil a critical function in the continued growth of the business. With a wage commensurate with experience, allocated resources, and the direct support and engagement of senior management helping you ensure the development of our brand and market presence.

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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 Please send your CV to Dianna.kelly@goodgroup.co.nz or alternatively pop in and meet our team.

WALTER PEAK HORSE TREKKING GUIDES Both full & part-time positions available.

Awesome job opportunity for someone that loves both horses & the outdoors.

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• Current First Aid Certificate required OR the ability to obtain one.

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• Fluent English required Please send a CV to Lloyd.brown@xtra.co.nz

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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

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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.

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We're looking for a Reception SuperStar!

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Fear Factory Queenstown are looking for an experienced Custumer Service and Scarer.

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AVIS & Budget Queenstown Odelay cafe is looking for confident cooks/ chefs for a summer position- full time.

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Front of House, Kitchenhand and Barista roles also available Email odelaycafe@yahoo.co.nz

CHEF An excellent opportunity for a talented and motivated chef to join our small team at the Gin Garden in Arthurs Point which is the cellar door for Broken Heart Spirits.

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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.

We're in search of a team member crucial to two exciting projects to better understand tourism in the Queenstown-Lakes district. The role would be based at various locations around Queenstown and Wānaka and would involve recruiting locals and visitors to participate in an online survey. We're seeking reliable candidates with exceptional communication skills and the flexibility to thrive both independently and within a team.

We’ll work around your schedule! We’ll agree on your shifts in advance and offer flexibility to accommodate your availability. Full training will be provided with ongoing support from our Wellington based team.

Key responsibilities include: • Recruiting visitors and locals to participate in a survey, adhering to the research methodology and sampling procedure • Reporting back to and liaising with our Wellington team

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• have a driver’s license and their own transport Key details about the role: • Start January 2024 on a fixed-term contract to June 2024 (with potential to extend) • Approximately 6-18 hours per week, with flexible days/hours • Competitive hourly rate of $34 (depending on experience) • Contribution to transport and parking costs To register your interest for the role email hannah@angusassociates.co.nz with an outline of why you believe you would be a good fit for the role.

We are looking to fill this role ASAP.

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