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Big year for Queenstown Lakes As we all barrel roll back into work after a fortnight of eating, drinking, joy, present-giving, sun and relaxation, most of us will have some New Year’s resolutions, some goals for 2024, plans to make it a year of progress. After all, we can’t just keep stuffing away turkey, mince pies and booze, and splashing money around, expecting it not to have a catastrophic impact on our waistlines and bank balances. Even Santa probably has a dry January. I could share with you my resolutions, which are unfortunately much the same as last year, but rather than get all awkward and personal, I thought I’d rattle out three 2024 New Year’s Resolutions for our collective drunk uncles at Queenstown Lakes District Council. 1. Aim for a zero-percentage rates increase Look, it was loads of fun in 2018 when then-mayor Jim Boult and the council staffers drew up plans to spend close to a billion dollars over a decade. But money was cheap back then, council wasn’t close to its debt ceiling, and a local bed tax looked to be real possibility. Now, with interest rates, water infrastructure, and emergencies like the crypto bug, leaky building payments and the rest, it’s time to forget all the bells-and-whistles dream list and make some very difficult decisions. “We can’t afford that” should be the mantra for QLDC in 2024, because the average 14.3% rates rise in 2023 was unacceptable, especially as some residents are in the grip of a cost of living crisis. The billiondollar plan envisaged an average rates increase of just 3.5% per annum. I know QLDC has already deferred many projects, but it should indefinitely shelve many more. It should start with Project Manawa and its own new council offices because, altogether now, “We can’t afford that”. 2. Hassle Central Government every single day When Messers Luxon, Peters and Seymour see Queenstown Lakes Mayor Glyn Lewers and council boss Mike Theelen, their first reaction should be “oh God, not them again”. Phone calls, letters, group pestering with other councils, pressure through the media, all with a Jerry Maguire-inspired cry of “Show me the money!” Luxon has ruled out a bed tax, Three Waters is dead in the water, and the Coalition Government is focused on being thrifty, but a National Infrastructure Agency with direct deals with regional government was an election pledge. Hold them to it. We also need to push them to help with affordable accommodation, transport and health services. 3. To the councillors: question everything We all want a functioning council but we also need strong voices around the council table, who’ll question each other, staffers and represent the community. To often, debate is stifled by ‘meeting rules’ or behind closed doors meetings. Gloves off in 2024! We want to see you thrash it out in the open. It’s a pivotal year and we can’t sacrifice diligence for speed and ‘progress’. Paul Taylor

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Queenstown’s much loved dreadlocked street piano player AJ Hickling has died after a short battle with cancer. He died on 29 December, surrounded by family at his home, just three months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. See story on page 6

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Arthurs Point plans collective push By Sue Fea

Moves are afoot to promote Arthurs Point as a food and entertainment destination, with plans for a Farmers’ Market selling local produce and businesses banding together to form an association. Tony Koia, who owns bistro-style pizzeria Rakau, has teamed up with some of the other dozen or so businesses at Arthurs Point to form the Arthurs Point Business Association, for which there seems to be great support. “We’ve had two meetings and we’re seeking input from the Arrowtown Business Association and Destination Queenstown,” Koia, who operates the Queenstown branch of his architecture practice at Arthurs Point, says. Shotover Lodge manager Cara Ferris, Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak general manager Saini Singh, Nugget Point general manager Ethan Heng, Malcolm Blakey, who’s developing the new brewing hall behind Cargo Gantley’s, Hughan Paterson, who’s taken over Cargo Gantley’s, Caroline Anderson, of Divine Property, and Koia are now gauging support for the idea. The group is discussing its plans to better promote Arthurs Point as a mini destination with Joerg Henkenhaf, owner and distiller of the Gin Garden and Broken Heart Gin, and is also approaching Canyon Brewery Restaurant owners.

a little alpine village and collectively we want to market it with structured events and feature bands.” The group is hoping to start a fortnightly Farmers’ Market featuring local Arthurs Point produce and products. With food costs rising and people keen to buy and ‘eat local’, Koia says they’re keen to sound out whether there’s an appetite for a food and produce market behind Rakau in the New Year and hopefully get started soon after. Live music gigs on Sundays featuring regional and local artists in the lead-up to Christmas have already proven popular there. “We think we need this on our side of town with no supermarket at Arthur’s Point.” It would be an ideal showcase for local producers, and they’d sell fresh fruit and vegetables. Rakau suppliers like Gibbston Valley Cheese, local smoked fish, local honey and Zamora Meats, as well as Arthurs Point’s Ben Lomond Lavender and local potters, would be invited to be part of the market.

Koia says the new brewing hall behind historic Cargo Gantley’s is well underway and due for completion during the middle of this year and the beer brewed there will be sold through Cargo Gantley’s.

“We’re thinking fresh homegrown garden flowers and plants, with a big focus around food,” Koia says. “We can make all sorts of artisan breads in our pizza ovens and there are heaps of fresh blackberries growing out here to make fresh fruit smoothies and ice creams.” He says it would be a great way to bring the whole community together and the perfect outlet for local growers and producers to showcase the area and their product.

Combining together as a group of businesses is “a good option”, he says. “We’ll be approaching all the businesses to get their input.”

The group is keen to hear if there’s enough demand for the markets. “We’d love to know what people think.”

“If we run an event, we can wrap the whole thing up and promote ourselves as a business community and unique destination with accommodation options, food and entertainment all at Arthurs Point,” he says.

“We have plenty of accommodation options right at the base of the skifield with Swiss-Belresort, Nugget Point and 48 Residence du Parc apartments.”

“A lot of businesses have sprung up out here in the last five years or so. It’s quite a unique location in between Queenstown and Arrowtown, creating

It’s perfectly positioned for Winter Festival and other ski season and corporate events too, featuring bands and entertainment, he says. “We could run a number of events all within 100m of each other.”

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Tributes to iconic busker By Paul Taylor

Queenstown’s dreadlocked street piano player AJ Hickling has died after a short battle with cancer. The much-loved 47-year-old was one of the most recognised and photographed performers on the town’s waterfront for more than a decade, playing a distinctive open piano he’d rescued from a rubbish dump and restored. He died on 29 December, surrounded by family and close friends at his home in Westport, just three months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A Givealittle page has been created by friend Karma Barnes to fundraise for his tangi and support his family - his partner Freja, five-year-old son Ra, daughter Dyani, 14, and stepdaughter Jali, 15. Barnes says Hickling’s death is a “profound loss” following a “swift, yet fierce and courageous journey with pancreatic cancer”. “AJ faced this with resilience and grace all the while not wanting to part from his family, children, home, community & the music that defined him.” She says his music enriched people’s lives and made the world more beautiful.

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“AJ’s influence on New Zealand’s musical, festival and busking culture is deeply felt, he has graced, inspired and given so much to so many of us, touching the lives of many both in his homeland and beyond.” Partner Freja, on the page, thanks the community and tribe of friends that has “held us so tenderly through this storm and continue to hold us.” “I love you,” she says. “My heart is broken and shredded, but you hold me in your net.” Hickling began playing piano at just two years old, and trained as a classical pianist while also learning other instruments. He composed scores of pieces, entertained crowds with beautiful and complex arrangements, and sold thousands of CDs over the years, supporting his lifestyle as a globe trotting and travelling musician. His final work ‘Orchestral Dreams’ is available for download via Bandcamp, with a donation “in the spirit of busking”. Dozens of people have left tributes to Hickling online and on the Givealittle page, which raised almost $30,000 in three days and continues to grow. Visit lwb.co.nz for links to the Bandcamp and Giveatlittle pages: evolvingrhythms.bandcamp.com/album/orchestral-dreams givealittle.co.nz/cause/aj-hickling-tangi-and-family-support-fundraiser

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Stretches of Queenstown’s Kawarau River are too dangerous to swim in

River warning after rescues By Paul Taylor

Swimmers are being warned of the dangers of Queenstown Lakes’ treacherous waterways after two drownings last January and a close call last week. Three teenagers had to be rescued by helicopter after getting into trouble on a notorious stretch of the Kawarau River, on Wednesday afternoon, 3 January. The three young men entered the river upstream of Rafters Road in Gibbston and immediately got into difficulty. One managed to get himself safely onto rocks, however the other two were swept a short distance down the river. A passerby heard their screams for help, jumped down the bank and managed to pull one of them out of the water, while the other was carried on but was able to get to the opposite bank. All three and the rescuer were picked up by a hovering Otago Rescue Helicopter, as they were marooned on inaccessible rocks and banks. “This was an incredibly close call for the young men, and it was so lucky someone saw what was happening and heard the screams for help,” Area Prevention Manager Senior Sergeant John Fookes says. “A very short distance downstream the river hits the Nevis Rapids, which become grade 5 and are incredibly unforgiving. “Had they been swept any further downstream, we would have been dealing with an entirely different scenario.” A helicopter rescue was made in the same spot in 2021 after a woman was swept away while swimming with friends. She was winched from the rocks. Back in 2008, British tourist Emily Jordan, 21, drowned when she was trapped by submerged boulders further down the Kawarau River, while on a commercial river boarding trip. And last January, two people drowned in Lake Wakatipu near Glenorchy, at the mouth of the Rees River, a week apart, after being caught in an undertow. “We urge anyone swimming in rivers, or exploring outdoors to do your research first, and treat the environment you’re entering with respect,” Fookes says. Ricky Campbell, director of Cougar Security, which carries out harbourmaster duties for Queenstown Lakes, says after the drownings last January, his team is keen to get the message out about dangerous swimming spots. “We need people to be very cautious around river mouths and rivers,” he says. “I think a lot of Kiwis too are probably a little bit complacent, especially if they come from the larger cities and don’t visit rivers often. “They look so inviting in the hot weather, but then the current takes you and they quickly become out of their depth, panic and things can go terribly wrong.” He says some spots, such as the River Rees mouth at Glenorchy, are dangerous for everyone, no matter how strong a swimmer, due to the risk of strong undertows, unstable footing and steep drop offs in our lakes. “People should remember to keep their children close too.” One of the men who drowned last January, Wānaka 48-year-old Leroy Kaaho, had jumped into the water to save his 10-year-old son. Over the summer, Cougar has 16 staff on shifts spread across the lakes and rivers, enforcing a range of safety rules including wearing lifejackets on boats, jet skis, kayaks, canoes and stand up paddleboards, as well as boat safety, alcohol, weather and speed limits. “We also want to warn people to stay within their abilities on jet skis, because some of the new ones can do 120kmh, so if you fall off, your body is hitting the water at that speed,” Campbell says.

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Malaria vaccines started arriving in Africa A malaria vaccine is the holy grail of global health. We’ve been trying to create one for over 70 years, and now we are about to unleash not one but two of them against a disease that infects 247 million people and kills half a million children every year. That’s more than 1,000 deaths of children every day. The ﬁrst vaccine, Mosquirix, started arriving in nine African countries this year (it reduces severe malaria by 22%, and reduces deaths from all causes by 13%) and in October, the WHO approved a second, cheaper version called R21/Matrix-M which UNICEF will start distributing to millions of kids in 2024.

A green manufacturing boom in America The Inﬂation Reduction Act is the single largest commitment any government has yet made to vie for leadership in the next energy economy, and has resulted in the largest manufacturing drive in the United States since WW2. The legislation has already yielded commitments of more than $300 billion in new battery, solar and hydrogen electrolyzer plants, with Georgia, Michigan, Texas, Tennessee and Kentucky in the lead. This year a record 33 GW of solar was installed across the country, carbon emissions are set to fall by around 3%, Texas is undergoing the fastest pace of clean energy expansion anywhere in the world outside China, California’s battery storage capacity has surged tenfold in just three years, and 12 states have now passed laws requiring a shift to 100% clean electricity. Futurecrunch.com

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Queenstown St John staff have had a busy couple of years

Big increase in medical callouts By Sue Fea

The number of patients seeking emergency medical help in Queenstown has increased substantially during the past two years, putting increased pressure on health services. St John Ambulance staff in Queenstown responded to 41% more callouts in the two years to October (2023) than during either of the previous two years. Patients turning up at Lakes District Hospital’s Emergency Department also increased by 24% in two years. St John Wakatipu responded to 4350 callouts from October 2021 to October 2023, up substantially over the previous two years, area operations manager David Baillie says. In Wānaka, the emergency ambulance team responded to 3159 incidents during that two-year period – up 11.3% on the previous two years. The most common reasons for Queenstown call-outs were GP referrals – 812, falls and back injuries – 433, patients becoming unconscious or passing out – 396, trauma injuries – 377, unknown complications – 325, breathing problems – 248, sick people – 243, chest pain – 241, traffic accidents – 168 and convulsions or fitting – 138. GP referrals were also the most common reason in Wānaka – at 1204, much higher than Queenstown. Falls and back injuries were each 221, chest pain - 220, breathing problems - 177, unconsciousness or passing out - 169, sick people - 138, abdominal pain - 90, traffic accidents – 90, and strokes - 72. “Every year St John is seeing an increase in demand for ambulances across New Zealand,” Baillie says. Lakes District Hospital’s ED staff are expecting to have handled 16,000 patients by the end of last year. Te Whatu Ora Southern group director of operations Hamish Brown says that’s up 24% from 12,914 patients for 2021 and 14,299 last year (2022). “Our Emergency Department is similar to others in Aotearoa and is experiencing an increase in patients presenting during the year, often with higher acuity health needs,” Brown says. Presentations have been steadily growing. “Part of that is the district’s population growth and tourists returning to the Queenstown Lakes District after the borders reopened.” “The area is a tourism mecca so the Lakes District Hospital ED does experience an increase in patients during certain seasons,” he says. “This winter was busy, and we are also expecting a busy summer.”

It puts pressure on staff, but nobody seeking medical assistance is ever turned away. “Lakes District Hospital is well resourced but we’re actively recruiting for more nurses because the ED department year-on-year is experiencing an increase in patient presentations.” It’s important to keep the emergency department for emergencies and Brown encourages those who don’t require immediate emergency care to access “appropriate alternative care options” if they can’t access their GP. It’s believed that with increasing living costs more people may be opting to wait at the public hospital ED instead of their GP. However, Queenstown Medical Centre ceo Ashley Light says with usually only a 30 to 60-minute wait at QMC’s ED a quick ‘cost benefit analysis’ may show they’re better off in time paying. QMC’s ED also experiences very high numbers during peak winter and summer. Fortunately, it’s in a “very unique” situation nationally with 28 GPs available and usually a wait to get in of no more than 24 hours, Light says. Dr Fiona Rorrison, of The Village Medical Centre, says patient demand and numbers are definitely increasing and their practice is “growing very rapidly”. “We’ve reached capacity and closed off the books at times,” she says. “There’s definitely big demand. Winter was really difficult and we were starting to feel pressured.” A few urgent spots are kept daily but always fill quickly. While patients can still be seen within a day, or a week for a specific doctor, she’s aware of GP practices around Auckland and Northland where there’s an 8-week waiting list, even 10 weeks for a routine GP visit. “We’re really lucky here.” With such a young active community, doctors see a lot of skiing and mountain biking injuries here, and more mental health issues over Christmas - a difficult time for some people. With the busyness not letting up Baillie says St John’s new, recently introduced Queenstown First Response Unit, crewed by dedicated volunteers, now acts as an on-call response vehicle supporting paid paramedics. “It’s deployed to an incident when a full-time ambulance isn’t available.” St John sees a lot of incidents caused by too much alcohol during the summer period and Baillie says they’re continuing to urge people to “drink responsibly and look our for their friends and whanau.”

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Arts+Culture School holiday fun at Te Atamira by Jess Allen

Te Atamira has curated a fun-filled arts and crafts programme in collaboration with Youthtown for kids during the summer school holidays. Art teacher Michelle Somers will host a range of multidisciplinary workshops, set to enhance and enthuse from 10-31 January. Age groups include 5-7 and 8-12 in either fullday or half-day sessions. The partnership means that Te Atamira is the first base for Youthtown in Queenstown. It’s led by Somers and one of the goals is to provide opportunities for young people, and to explore how Te Atamira can continue to provide new opportunities for those who come back. Somers was a high school art teacher in the UK, and has worked in the arts education field in Australia, too. She made the move to Queenstown and is passionate about the arts and everything that Te Atamira is delivering – she jumped at the opportunity to be the programme lead. “My main want within the role is that I can potentially spark a bit of joy within the arts for children that might not have ever been able to have the opportunity to explore a particular art form,” Somers says. “Some of these children might not have ever stepped foot in a dance studio before or had the opportunity to properly learn techniques within ceramics, for example, and it’s just really nice to be able to give them that opportunity, to explore and learn, and potentially have that passion grow.” Te Atamira director Olivia Egerton explains that the feedback they receive helps to develop the programmes on offer. In the 20 months they’ve been operating they’ve learned that young people have lots of different ideas, and leaning into the feedback has meant that they’ve developed a programme that the youth really love. Offering options that are more technical than just painting means that individuals can express themselves in lots of different ways. “I’d say that the one thing we really learnt is that them having the opportunity to do different mediums and also different art forms has been something they’ve really loved,” Egerton says. “The Youthtown Holiday Programme at Te Atamira is being continually innovated, and the work that’s done through the term times and some of the projects that we’ve tested have been brought to life. We also get regular feedback from parents and children – for example, we knew that more drama and dance was wanted, so we’ve worked with a lot of the Te Atamira resident dance teachers to actually bring that component to life, which has been really great.” The programme includes a variety of different disciplines including clay sculpting, printmaking, drama, drawing, painting, and dance. Some examples of the workshops on offer include the Floating Feathers Wall Hanging, a craft session where children will combine mark-making and macrame techniques to create a wall hanging artwork. There’s also MovExplore with Patricia Kirchoff, where children will explore the human form through movement, and Lights, Camera, Action, where children will be guided through an introduction to drama and the performing arts, exploring character building and performance exercise to enhance their confidence. Somers says she’s very keen to respond to those in the programme, too. “At the end of every day, I actually invite the kids to share with me what their favourite moment of the day has been. That has been a really good indicator as to what I need to incorporate more of into the programme. For example, clay is a huge positive aspect of the programme and I’ll try and incorporate that more. I’m a very reflective practitioner whenever I go to plan my project – which is very much driven by what they actually enjoy.” The workshops will run from 10-31 January, with two age groups, 5-7 and 8-12. You can choose between morning and afternoon workshops or book in for a whole day – it’s $30 for a half day or $60 for the full day. Morning sessions, registration opens from 9am and from 12pm for the afternoon-only sessions. You can head to teatamira.nz to view the full programme and find more information.

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Every Monday for six weeks from 22 January to 26 February the Queenstown Bowls Club is holding a Twilight Bowls evening at the club’s Queenstown Gardens venue. Locals and visitors are invited to create a team and come along. A team consists of three players with two games per night, each game consists of ﬁve end sets. One power play per game doubles the score on that end. It’s a fun tournament with beer & barbeque. Cost is $150 per team. To register your interest email info@bowlsqueenstown.co.nz or text Wayne 027651661. When: Mondays, 22 January to 26 February, from 5.30pm Where: Queenstown Bowls Club, Queenstown Gardens

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DANCE Ah! PEEL School of Burlesque Award-winning artists Jersey Rhein and L’Austin Translation are taking an eight-week dance programme for participants to learn the art of burlesque. For those on the programme this is a journey of selfdiscovery. With over 15 years of experience between them, they have designed program to teach burlesque for all comers. Email hello@ahpeel.co.nz to get started. When: Sundays until 25 February, 5.30-7pm Where: Te Atamira, Remarkables Park

Craigs Aspiring Art Prize Wānaka This annual event attracts artists from around New Zealand and is a nationally recognised art award. The winning acquisition prize receives $20,000, there are also a number of merit prizes. The Craigs Aspiring Art Prize is Holy Family Catholic School’s main fundraiser and aims is to foster and encourage New Zealand artists. All artworks are created by New Zealand artists and submitted as two-dimensional, original, never having been exhibited before, and available for purchase. All proceeds raised will go to the Holy Family School. When: Opening night Friday, 12 January, with the three-day exhibition running 13-15 January, 10am -4pm Where: Holy Family School, Aubrey Road, Wānaka

MUSIC The Feelers - Reimagined - Greatest Hits Tour

EVENTS Lake Hayes A&P Show The iconic annual Lake Hayes A&P Show is on Saturday at the Lake Hayes Showgrounds. This is its 108th outing and is a fun day out for the family, with exhibition and competitions all held on one of the most beautiful Showgrounds in the country. Every year the show brings the town a little closer to the country and gives the Whakatipu community a taste of rural life. There is something for everyone. Tickets are $15 for adults and kids enter free. Tickets available at the gates. When: Saturday, 13 January, 10am-4pm Where: Lake Hayes Showgrounds

HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES Te Atamira - January School Holiday Programme The school holiday schedule returns with a fun-ﬁlled, arts and craft-packed programme led by accredited art teacher Michelle. The bespoke, multidisciplinary arts programme will enhance and enthuse all ages through a range of workshops for age groups 5-7 and 8-12. Bookings can be made at Te Atamira’s website. When: Weekdays from Wednesday, 10 January, until 31 January, 9.30am3pm Where: Te Atamira, Remarkables Park

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Following on from the band’s Reimagined - Greatest Hits album, The Feelers are on the road with a new live show and with Capital Theatre in tow. For this tour, James Reid (vocals and guitar), Hamish Gee (drums), Andy Lynch (guitar) and Clint Harris (bass) are joined by keyboardist Andy ‘Keys’ Cochrane. Capital Theatre will also deliver a set, including songs such as Underworld, Force To Fight, People, Delicately Poised and Fait Accompli. Tickets at eventﬁnda. When: Thursday, 11 January, 7.30-11.30pm Where: Athenaeum Hall, 33 Buckingham St, Arrowtown

Pagode do Brazza The Cave Blues Bar is hosting a night ﬁlled with Brazilian music and infectious rhythms. Pagode do Brazza promises to remind revellers of the lively streets of Brazil with awesome Brazilian traditional live music to keep you entertained! When: Saturday, 13 January, from 7pm Where: The Cave Blues Bar, 15 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton

Magic Carpet Music Performance Award-winning composer and performer Rakuto Kurano is presenting a concert entirely of his own works and includes many of his most popular including Fantail in Tokyo, SNOW for Violin Quartet and Blooming, Violin Sonata No.1. Described as a musician with ﬂair and panache, Rakuto Kurano has established himself as a young versatile Japanese / New Zealand performer, composer, director and educator. Rakuto is Artist-in-Residence at the Aspiring Lifestyle Village in Wānaka, and serves as Artistic Director of the Magic Carpet Music Trust. Tickets are available at Te Atamira online. When: Wednesday, 17 January, 3.30pm Where: Te Atamira, Remarkables Park

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Pain Symptoms Joint Dysfunction Spinal Misalignment

NUESTRA VOZ

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No más calzones amarillos Siempre que se termina un año y comienza uno nuevo, muchos se deciden a hacer rituales o proponerse cumplir ciertos objetivos en vista de mejorar o cambiar su futuro. En mi país, Chile, si usas calzones amarillos para la última noche del año, pasando del 31 de diciembre al 1 de enero, estás llamando a la abundancia y la buena suerte. En mi caso, el único año que se me ocurrió usarlos me echaron del trabajo y mi novio me cortó. Ahora que lo pienso, yo creo que sí resultó, aunque en el momento no lo vi de esa manera. En mi actual situación, años después, ahora sé que fue lo que le dicen una “bendición escondida”. De todas maneras, desde entonces ya no pongo expectativas en mi ropa interior. Viajar, tener abundancia, bajar de peso, hacer más dinero, encontrar un mejor trabajo, no cometer los mismos errores, amarse más, alejarse de las malas vibras o encontrar el amor, son solo algunas de las cosas que muchos sueñan concretar. Pero, ¿cuántos llegan a fin de año con sus metas cumplidas, ponemos de nuestra parte para lograrlo o esperamos milagros de Dios, el Universo o en lo que tengas fe? Quizás hay que dejar de prender tantas velas y poner manos a la obra. Si quieres bajar de peso, empieza a cuidar tu alimentación a consciencia, ya que no te vas a despertar mañana con cinco kilos menos sólo por pensarlo. Ejercita, busca alguna actividad física que te entretenga y mantenga a la vez en movimiento. Si quieres cambiar tu situación laboral, busca activamente, hace cursos del área que te interese, mejora tu inglés, realiza prácticas para sentir más seguridad en ti mismo, busca y re busca. Si quieres encontrar el amor, pregúntate si te amas lo suficiente para que otro también lo haga. Es un trabajo profundo, pero es la única forma. Quiérete, cuídate, trátate con cariño, busca lo que te haga sentir bien estando solo. Nada más preciado que la compañía de uno mismo. Todo suena a cliché, pero somos tan capaces de lograr lo que nos proponemos, si ponemos acción en nuestros deseos. Para muchos es más fácil confiar en el destino. Sin embargo, ¿qué pasaría si decides dar un paso más allá, si tomas responsabilidad y creas la realidad que quieres en tu vida? Sé que esta primera columna del año está sonando un poco “hippie” para algunos, pero si no estuviera segura de lo que estoy diciendo no lo estaría publicando. El ya pasado pisado 2023 me demostró que, si tomas la iniciativa, las puertas comienzan a abrirse. Y si lo pensamos bien, creo que es algo que muchos ya saben, pero ponerlo en práctica es otro tema. Muchas cosas pasan cuando tomamos las riendas de nuestra vida. Este 2024 quizás es el año en que decidas cambiar ciertas cosas y claro que puedes. Atrévete al cambio… sin miedo. ¡Que sea un tremendo 2024 querida comunidad! An English version of NUESTRA VOZ is available on lwb.co.nz

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From managing the money to mayoral motorcade showdowns... She grew up a farm girl near Te Anau and after multi-tasking through early motherhood and a full-on corporate and civic career she became Queenstown Lakes’ ﬁrst female mayor at 43. Testament to Vanessa van Uden’s ‘get things done’ attitude is her long list of accomplishments, achievements and community contributions that just keeps on growing. The daughter of a Dutch immigrant, Vanessa’s father was her inspiration, arriving here in 1952 with “no English and no money”, eventually settling on a Lands and Survey Department ballot farm block near Te Anau. She was constantly at his side on the farm. “He walked on water as far as I was concerned. I didn’t do dolls. I did bulldozers and trucks. “Education was his top priority. He taught me that if you set your mind to it, you can do it. That stuck with me.” Rural schooling at Mararoa - one of 60 pupils, Vanessa then boarded at St Hilda’s in Dunedin where she met ‘childhood sweetheart’ husband Pete Laurenson. After graduating from Otago Uni with a commerce degree Vanessa faced months of rejection letters in search of work until scoring an accounting job at Cadbury’s in Dunedin, quickly rising to factory accountant at 24.

Mayoral duties - Vanessa, centre, performing ‘I Will Survive’ with the Men’s Ballet in 2016

She worked on the team that handled the transfer of Cadbury’s biscuits to Griffins. Her sharp mind and cost accounting skills soon saw her sent to the Avondale factory to troubleshoot. The day after her 22nd birthday in 1989 Vanessa married Pete. It wasn’t a grand affair. “My sisters paid for the flowers. My best friend’s mum donated the veil. Our mate took the photos – one-hour processing with an extra set on our three-day honeymoon in Alexandra which was paid for by my sisters.” By 26 Vanessa was leading the charge at Southland Boys High as its first administration manager. “They brought all the external finances inside and I had to get spending under control,” she says. One of the biggest areas of spending was the school’s First XV which she had to rein in amid protest from the coach. In 1994, Vanessa had a narrow escape after premature emergency Caesarian delivery of eldest daughter Caitlin on Christmas Eve landed her in intensive care in a coma on life support in Southland Hospital, Caitlin in the neo-natal unit. However, back she was 13 months later delivering Laura.

When Pete was headhunted to work in Auckland, Vanessa managed two small kids, with help from sister Jo, and Pete, while contracts manager at Manukau City Council in South Auckland, also studying for a Masters of Business Administration. In the late 1990s her bright red hair and jovial manner won over an interview panel of Duncan Field, Ken Matthews and Ian Kirkland and she became contracts manager for the Queenstown Lakes District Council. Vanessa branched out into her own contracting consultancy and troubleshooting business, which she still runs today, before being elected a district councilor in 2007, then mayor from 2010 until 2016. It was a huge learning curve. “I’d never envisaged being a politician, but I was fed up seeing things not getting done. The council was going through so many consultants and panels. I didn’t think the little local guys should be shut out by big city boys.” To her surprise she was elected mayor. “It was a baptism of ﬁre dealing with the controversy of the earlier sale of the Queenstown Airport shares to Auckland Airport – an “internally stressful” time. During lighter moments she and Pete found themselves in a Dukes of Hazzard showdown trying to rejoin royals William and Kate on their Queenstown visit. “Our limousine had broken down on the tarmac and we were supposed to be in the motorcade to Amisﬁeld, so Pete grabbed his truck and went off-road on the reserve by the airport,” she grins. “I suddenly said, ‘Hey, Pete! There are snipers up in those hills and we’re in an unknown car! He said, ‘Use your (mayoral) chains’, so I waved them out the window frantically, calling, ‘I’m the mayor!’.” On another occasion Chinese dignitary ‘Chairman Ja’ insisted walking back to his hotel from dinner with Vanessa against the advice of his security team. “We walked down the Mall with his entourage of 20 bodyguards in tow.” Vanessa co-founded the Branches Trust and was instrumental in bringing Baby Box Trust – a Finnish project, to Queenstown to ensure new mums of all cultures feel supported. In 2017 she was awarded the distinguished ONZM.

Vanessa and Pete down on the farm in Te Anau back in the day

She’s chair of the Pivotal Point Trust, Remarkable Cancer Gym Trust, on the Louise Nicholas Trust, the Otago Southland Lotteries Community Grants Committee, Otago FENZ advisory committee, Wilding Control Group, is a director of four companies, business mentor and Shaping Our Future chair. She also served six years as Abbeyﬁeld chair. “Too often things are a talkfest. I like to get things done.”

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Hello 2024, so far you’ve been fabulous fun! So many of our favourite visitors from all over the world have started heading downunder and it’s such a joy catching up with everyone. The end of 2023 was a bit traumatic for some people - we had booked to play in a fun Christmas tournament and at the last minute (the story of my life) I learnt that you had to dress in red and white. I grabbed a pile of clothes from the dressup box and told my lord and master to find something suitable and said I’d see him at the golf club. He’d only just returned from our son’s stag weekend and that’s the only excuse I can think of for his VERY poor choice of outfit. He’s nearly 75 and I hope he’s not going to make a habit of wearing fur trimmed red miniskirts. My fridge is looking ridiculously Christmassy as it’s stuffed to the gunwales with berries and currants of every variety. Even the birds haven’t been able to keep up with the magnificent harvest this year. I don’t know where the supermarkets get their berries from but they are SO expensive and tasteless compared with homegrown ones. I haven’t decided what to enter in the Lake Hayes Show this year but even my not very green fingers have produced a bumper crop. If you don’t already know, the show is on January 13th (2nd Saturday in Jan as ever!) and you have to get your entries in by 6 pm on the 12th - DO NOT COME LATE as I am one of the people registering the entries and I am extremely old and grumpy. IT is such a fun and important community event and the ridiculously generous sponsors provide prizes that are far more lavish than some of the entries deserve. Get the 2024 schedule online. You could win the class for the heaviest egg, or the best homemade wine - it’s probably a bit late to learn to ride a horse and enter the showjumping but there really is a class for everyone. There have been a lot of whizzo golf people in the Wakatipu over the last month, The UK golf guy with a squillion followers was here and raving about Arrowtown golf club and all the great things to do nearby, and then German friends asked us to look after the golf genius who can get you teetimes on almost every unbookable golf course in the northern hemisphere. He was also blown away by how beautiful our basin is. Luckily my husband chose not to wear his Christmas outfit when playing with them or they might have been less effusive about the lovely locals. I was very grinchy about Christmas this year - I asked everyone NOT to give me presents and warned them not to give me any. I’m happy to believe Jesus was born on Christmas Day but I’m not aware of any official ruling from him that we should all celebrate his birthday by buying a whole lot of things no one needs. Perhaps my grandchildren will hate me in future for giving them a huge cardboard box for Christmas, but so far it’s been greeted with enormous joy. And for a bit more joy, do go and try the wonderful SUNDAYS restaurant at the Buzz Stop - such delicious food and if you have children, it will be very hard to resist letting them go on the water slide.

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ARIES January 2024 will be all about expanding your belief systems. This month indicates that you will have strong desire for recognition & success in professional life, for which new strategies and plans will be made and implemented. The natives, especially in the marketing & sales sector, will have a fantastic month. You will achieve all your targets and you might get new & more signiﬁcant projects. You are headed in the right direction!

LEO This month, from the beginning, you will be inspired creatively & emotionally in all your pursuits. You will have a lot of spontaneity and willingness to make risk taking decisions at work, which will be beneﬁcial in the future. Leos will act wiser and be blessed with wisdom and intelligence while making decisions this month. Be smart!

CAPRICON It is a month to be careful and handle situations diplomatically at your workplace. Don’t allow others to take you for a ride and be cautious to avoid such situations. There are indications that a new opportunity that offers more perks and good working conditions may lure you. However, consider all pros and cons before grabbing the opportunity. Keep your ambition in mind!

TARUS This month, you will go through some signiﬁcant developments in your personality & inner self. You will become more outgoing & pleasant in how you approach others, increasing your popularity wherever you go. There will be a desire for transformation through learning new skills & learning how to shape your career & direction of life. This will be excellent time for married couples as disagreements for the past few days being resolved.

VIRGO January will be dedicated to your family and family celebrations. You will have an easier time communicating with your family or those you consider your family and are most comfortable with. Your mind will work freely when you are at home and discussing things with your family. Redecoration of your home or buying of items to improve your living standard can be planned this month. Family comes ﬁrst!

AQUARIUS You will be serious about life goals, but you will also have fun time with friends. You will be drawn to original ideas & concepts. One of your colleagues will become close to you as you might share same curiosities or interests. A good conversation will be shared with this person, and you will ﬁnd an excellent friend in the workspace. Cherish this bond!

Monthly Horoscope January 2024

GEMINI January 2024 will be all about spending time with like-minded individuals. Networking and spending time in social groups will beneﬁt you and your career. You are advised not to bend too much to the will of any other individual, even for your own work. There will be some changes in your workplace dynamics. Try to grab opportunities to improve working conditions & keep an eye out for any potential to increase your salary.

LIBRA January 2024 will bring you enhanced communication skills and increased workload in the ofﬁce. Try to focus on a single target completion as you may get distracted. This month will give you the extra energy needed to persevere and face the challenges at work. Meetings and work hours will increase but you will also see good results immediately with good proﬁts. Get ready to be busy!

SAGITTARIUS January 2024 will be filled with optimism. You will have desire for personal growth and an increase in confidence level. This will reflect in your sophisticated attitude and learning. You will be able to find solutions for your problems quickly and will witness remarkable growth in your career. You may also start a new hobby towards the end of the month. Things are looking good!

CANCER January 2024 will be about paying attention to your health, organising your daily routine and winning over your enemies. You will have a natural charm, hence, you can impress anyone you come in contact with. You will enjoy name & fame this month. You will receive appreciation from people all around you. Your leadership skills, commitment and command at work will inspire subordinates & make you a star!

SCORPIO In January 2024, you will focus on financial resources and marital bliss. This month will also have a significant impact on your investments. You will become more concerned with your financial security and stability. Your finances will be a driving force for you this month. Business will flourish. When it comes to your personal life, you will experience marital happiness. Keep the flow!

PISCES January 2024 will be ﬁlled with meetings with higher authorities. The month will have a major impact on your career. January will present you with a dynamic aura. With the help of Government ofﬁcials & higher authority individuals, you will make tremendous career advancements this month. Your business will grow immensely. You are advised to not to become selfcentered and have a humble attitude.

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Tewa Banks loan Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust has Government loans and funding confirmed for its Tewa Banks development in Arrowtown. The trust will receive a $17 million, 15-year, interest-free loan for 49 Secure Home and Rent Saver programmes, and funding for 15 Public Housing places (including six Senior Housing). Breen Homes will begin building the first 15 homes, including 10 rentals, this month. The first six are due to be ready by spring, with the whole project completed by mid-2026.

Poo pongs It’s not quite as smelly as it was . . . but there’s still a whiff in the air from Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant’s poo ponds. Repairs were made to the sludge processing and dewatering system at the facility in December, but then a secondary fault was identified with the ‘aeration grids’. QLDC Infrastructure Operations Manager Simon Mason says the faults were affecting the level of oxygen available to the wastewater treatment process, resulting in further odour from the facility. The grids have been removed and replacement parts ordered, but they are not available in NZ until midJanuary. In the meantime, a ‘surface aerator’, shipped from Marlborough, was due to be installed and operational by the end of last week, and an onsite odour cannon is being used to lessen the smell.

NY gongs Long term Wānaka police officer Aaron Nicholson has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in the New Year Honours list, for services to the NZ Police and Search and Rescue. Nicholson joined the NZ Police in 1987 and became Officer in Charge and Search and Rescue (SAR) coordinator in Wānaka from 2000 to 2018, servicing Mt Aspiring National Park. Other Queenstown Lakes New Year Honours recipients include RealNZ’s new chief executive, David Beeche, who developed the Queenstown Marathon before going on to deliver the FIFA Women’s World Cup for Australia and NZ. Beeche has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM). Ski industry veteran Hamish McCrostie, the former NZSki area manager, has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) for his services to outdoor recreation and Search and Rescue. And Aaron Fleming has become a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to the community and sport. The Queenstown-based Department of Conservation’s Southern South Island director has completed 16 Ironman competitions and led many fundraising and community initiatives.

‘Not a priority’ Queenstown Business Chamber has delivered a hammer blow to the council’s controversial Project Manawa development. Chamber leaders Sharon Fifield and Angela Spackman say there’s not enough “transparent information” for the organisation to endorse proposals put forward for the Stanley Street / Ballarat St blocks. And given the “far more pressing issues facing Queenstown businesses and ratepayers”, they don’t feel the multimillion project should now be a priority. QLDC has partnered with Ngāi Tahu Property to advance development plans for the site, which could include $51m new council offices, a library, commercial buildings and a performance and visual arts centre. It recently launched public consultation on a land swap deal and creating a CCO (council-controlled organisation) holding company with Ngāi Tahu Property. But the limited scope of the consultation and lack of information has angered some ratepayers, including four former mayors, who collectively wrote to current mayor Glyn Lewers to say they “strongly oppose” plans to build new council offices there.

CHEAP OFFICE SPACE: Arthurs Point. Various offices are available for rent. Spaces for 1-20 people. Great parking, net &amp; people. 270sqm is available for large group events, group classes, or storage. Call Adam at 027 420 8378 for a tour!

DIGITISE YOUR MEDIA share with a new generation, before it’s too late. Media is deteriorating rapidly. CD Imaging can digitise 8mm, vids, negs, slides, photos. Free local pick up/drop. Or visit: 59 Centennial Av, Alexandra. photos@cdimaging.co.nz

Qualified / Non-Qualified Relievers Wanted We are a well-established Preschool in the heart of Queenstown's CBD and we are looking to build our relief teaching team for 2024. If you are interested in teaching with us on an on-call basis then please send us your cover letter and CV to office@qpn.co.nz Applicants must either be a NZ citizen/ resident or have a current NZ work visa. Applicants must undergo a NZ Police and safety check by us.

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PEOPLE LIKE US ARROWTOWN ARE HIRING We are looking to include in our team 2 Front of House Positions Part or Full Time Bartender & a Full Time Waitperson. These roles are suited to people who enjoy being busy, looking after the locals & visitors to Arrowtown, along with learning & growing in the Hospitality Industry. We have 2 busy restaurants with bars. We can give you the flexibility to work across 2 venues or chose a spot that best suits you. 'La Rumbla' has a focus on a Modern Mediterranean shared menu, along with cocktails, an ever changing wine list & over 12 years of looking after our fans. 'Slow Cuts' is our upbeat slow cooked meats, burgers, fresh salad approach to dining. We have an operating brewery on site, with a focus on beers, wines & fun. Both roles offer staff meals, tips, staff discounts & on going support. We have positions open for sponsorship as well as offering training to new people to the industry. Renumeration is based on experience, commitment & qualifications. We have crew that have gone from juniors to shareholders. So make your life happen! Please email your CV and a brief cover letter to pj@peoplelikeus.co.nz

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.

Wine Sales Do you love wine and have enthusiasm for hospitality and retail with a great customer service attitude? You would bring additional value if you have experience at a cellar door, have your Duty Managers Certificate and/or WSET qualifications. Full Time (30-40 hours/week) and Part Time (15-30 hours/week) roles available.

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.

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

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VACANCIES We're looking for a Reception SuperStar! One of Queenstown's best hostels is looking for a new team member to join our tight-knit family. We thrive on creating a memorable experience for both our guests and our team, and we're looking for people that share our passion for our region. A successful candidate will enjoy: • An energetic & dynamic work environment • Full time role with 32hrs+ per week • Competitive starting wage / 6-monthly review • Monthly bonus structure • Rostering set in advance to enable free-time planning • The opportunity to work, learn new skills & socialise within a great team • Opportunities to experience Queenstown's best tours for free! • Friends & family discounts on accommodation An ideal candidate for each role will have excellent communication skills, an outgoing personality, a keen eye for detail, and decent computer competency. You'll also need a valid work visa, residency or citizenship. Please email chris@absoloot.co.nz with your CV or to find out more about your preferred role! Training for the position will commence in January.

Housekeeping Attendant Responsibilities:

• Service and prepare rooms for guest arrivals • Organize linen and supply inventories • Clean common spaces and facilities • Maintain courtyards, garages, and walkways

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

• $26 an hour • A great work culture with �lexibility and respect • Staff Parking

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

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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

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

Chef de Partie Kitchen Porter If you are ready to be part of a dynamic kitchen team, 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!

Be part of our fantastic team

Positions available

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

Experienced Chef full time and part time

Demi Chef Chef de Partie Waiter/Waitress Bar tender We offer: • GREAT REMUNERATION based on experience • Great guaranteed hours, 35-40. If you want more! Hours are available. If that is all you want it’s good with us too. • We are an accredited employer. • A fantastic working environment with opportunity to grow and learn. Send your CV to: bookings@pedrosbythelake.co.nz 022 529 7221 | 021 115 3271

RETAIL DUTY MANAGERS - FULL TIME We are a locally owned and operated liquor retailer based in Queenstown and we’re on the hunt for warm, welcoming, customer focused, self-motivated individuals to join our friendly team. What sort of people are we looking for: • • • • • • •

20 years of age or over Happy, positive, full of energy, a real people person Understand the fundamentals of working in retail A self-starter capable of working well by yourself Passionate and knowledgeable (or keen to learn) about local wine and beer Willing to obtain an LCQ and Managers Certiﬁcate Committed to Queenstown/Arrowtown for the foreseeable future

The role: • • • • •

Look after our customers in a sole-charge position Maintain a clean, well-stocked, beautiful looking store Engage with customers, ask questions, and drive sales Comply with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act and Host Responsibility policies Support the store manager with an array of operational tasks and projects, including stock ordering, stocktakes, banking, cash handling, merchandising, and much more!

What you get:

• A starting rate of $25 per hour (more if you already have your LCQ and Managers Certificate) • Work and play in one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand • Work with a great bunch of people who love what they do • Fixed hours right through the year • Staff discounts and product training • The opportunity to learn and grow in the industry If you already have your LCQ and Managers Certificate and you love your current job but want to earn extra money, our casual positions let you accept shifts as they become available.

If this sounds like you please send a copy of your CV and a short email telling us about yourself to jack@bettys.co.nz

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Housekeepers Wanted Customer Service / Scarer Fear Factory Queenstown are looking for an experienced Custumer Service and Scarer. Average of 32-37 hours a week (full-time), mainly evening work. You will be working with a fun, hard working, scary team, passionate about horror, making people laugh and scream. • Excellent customer service skills • Minimum 6 months wih full availability • Stock management skills • Cash, eftpos, till and computer skills • Excellent team player • Problem solving and communication skills to brief guests and sell merchandise

Interested?

Please email your CV and a cover letter telling us a bit about yourself to queenstown@fearfactory.co.nz

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Self motivated, able to work alone Efficient, able to work under pressure Experience preferred but not essential Staff required immediately and for busy summer period • We are accredited employer & can offer visa sponsorship • $26-$28 per hour depending on experience Email your CV to operations@staysouth.com

FULL-TIME SUPER NANNY wanted to look after 4 kids

in Queenstown - $27 an hour • School & daycare pick-ups & drop offs • After school activities • Dinner prep • House cleaning & other odd jobs & errands • Use of a car during & outside of work

Must be kind, patient, organised and reliable.

Email your CV to sarah.lucas@xtra.co.nz

FAST FOOD COOK WANTED Love Chicken is hiring! We're looking for an all-rounder to join our family of fried chicken lovers. You will be part of a small, fun-loving team delivering stand-out customer service and hand-crafting New Zealand's best fried chicken burgers - be proud of what you serve. We want to grow our brand in 2024 and we need superheroes like you to help us save the world, through organic fried chicken. We offer: + great rates of pay + free staff meals + free parking + a three or four day working week (if preferred) All we need is for you to be an all-around great person and have a visa - sorry, sponsorship is not offered. Stand for something good, love what you eat and email the New Colonel's (Kareem & Darren) at lovechicken@lovechicken.co.nz

Chef or Experienced Cook The Te Anau Club is a social & recreation facility that has a members bar, bistro and functions venue. Along with bistro meals, we cater for private functions, weddings, parties, group meetings, etc. We are looking for an experienced chef or cook for this full time permanent position. The job will provide you the opportunity to join a fun, energetic and supportive team. If you would like variety and a challenge, want to leave Queenstown area but still live in the Southern Lakes area this is the job for you.

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.

OPERATIONS MANAGER – COPTHORNE LAKEVIEW CHEF DE PARTIE RECEPTIONIST – NIGHT PORTER

Applicants must be NZ resident or have a working holiday visa & NZ IRD and bank number.

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

Gantley’s Tavern est. 1865 Exciting Part Time / Full Time job opportunities at Gantley's Tavern! If you're passionate about hospitality, thrive in a dynamic setting, and want to be part of our storied tradition, apply now!

• Duty Manager • Front of House • Baristas

• Sous Chef • Kitchen Hand

Email your CV to courtney@gantleystavern.co.nz

Please contact chef@teanauclub.org.nzfor more information or to submit your CV. Applications close 15th January 2024.