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Respect and pride It wasn’t exactly a kiss-and-hug fest in Waitangi on Waitangi Day, but it also wasn’t the dildo-throwing confrontation many people expected either. Plenty of bickering and poor behaviour is par for the course however, and unfortunately that sort of thing is the Kiwi way in the modern age whenever the Treaty of Waitangi is mentioned. It’s more than a little bit sad in my opinion. I often wonder, on our national day, what the Māori and British of 1840 would think of it all. Would the Māori think they got a “stink deal bro” for its people of the 21st Century or would those first British settlers be the ones living up to the “whinging pom” moniker. We have it pretty sweet here in NZ, but the fixation on that poorly written and poorly translated document, is getting old, particularly I’m sure, for all those New Zealanders who do not have ancestral links to the 1840 signing of the Treaty. That is a heck of a lot of Kiwis excluded from the conversation. There is nothing wrong with acknowledging the rough beginnings of our country. A rough history is the story of humankind the world over. With respect to those slaughtered in the name of someone else’s King, Queen, Chief, God or Messiah this land got off pretty lightly on a world scale. It’s absolutely critical we do not forget what shaped our country. However, eventually grievances are righted as best they can 184 years after the fact, and eventually we need to move forward and build a better future together. All of us. New Zealand is a spectacular country with a rich history of human settlement. The length of your family history in NZ, Māori or Pakeha, is important there is no denying that. I’m proud to say the threads of my ancestry settled here five generations ago. However, all New Zealanders have the ability to add something of value to our country no matter what their ancestral background and how long their ties to this land. To be called a Kiwi does not take some magic amount of time. It is as simple as showing some respect and pride, particularly in regard to the land, water and resources of this place. If you want to be a true Kiwi, then start thinking way beyond yourself and think of the legacy we are leaving for the next generation and the ones beyond that. This attitude is enshrined in the values, tikanga, of Māori as Tangata Whenua. That’s important for “new” New Zealanders to understand. The people are one with the land, hence the principle of kaitiakianga. Surely no true Kiwi could argue against that. I would love to hear more about these sort of things as fundamental principles of NZ on Waitangi Day rather than what the latest academic boffin is bleating on about, and their interpretation of what a British scribe wrote, as an interpretation of what a Māori Chief said, 184 years ago. Scott Stevens
Queenstown’s Blair Pattinson hit golf balls for 24 hours to raise money for MATES in Construction, supported by dozens of industry colleagues, friends, and his family. Pictured (from left) are Christian Jones, Blair Pattinson, Jordan Manihera and Fletcher Kaan. Read more on p3
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Drive to stop suffering in silence By Paul Taylor
Seven thousand golf shots, four holes-in-one and more than $6000 raised for charity - it’s incredible what you can do in 24 hours with some support from your mates. Queenstowner Blair Pattinson went around the clock at Frankton Golf Centre last week, hitting golf balls from 4pm Thursday to 4pm Friday. But this was never going to be a lonely long night of the soul for the GJ Gardener project manager. “We’ve had people coming down throughout the night and it’s been one ball after the other,” Pattinson says, as the dawn broke over the Wakatipu Basin on Friday.
“There’s enough people now in Queenstown who have taken their own life, that people are starting to talk others about how they’re doing. It’s not just a thing that blokes don’t talk about anymore.” Throughout Friday, dozens of friends, family and people from Queenstown’s construction industry turned up to have a crack at the hole-in-one shot, with a pin 70m away. Kelvin Heights’ Simon Boland sank one, winning the comp. Pattinson hit two himself and reckons he hit around 2000 shots over the 24 hours, with supporters hitting another 5000. “My golf definitely went downhill as the day went along,” Pattinson says, after the event. “The body just didn’t want to rotate, so there was a lot of compensation going on. “But if I come up short on the golf course and it’s 70 metres to the pin, I’ll hopefully get it right.” Shoulders, lower back and wrists bore the brunt. “It was worth it and I’m absolutely stoked with how much we raised.” Fletcher Kaan was on the driving range with Pattinson for the whole 24 hours.
“There’s been so much support, donations, text messages, people offering to bring food, we couldn’t have asked for more.” Three other golfers saw the sunrise with Pattinson, including Fletcher Kaan, southern field officer for MATES in Construction, all in high spirits as they hit shots towards the iconic Remarkables mountain range.
“It’s catching on. The industry can be very stressful and the worse thing you can do is keep it all bottled up,” he says.
“My first thought was it sounds like a lot of fun, but would be bloody difficult to do it by yourself, so I decided to keep him company,” Kaan says. Construction has the highest rate of suicide of any industry, representing about 10%, and NZ is in the top 10 internationally for suicides per capita. “Something that’s been systemically just forced upon people for a very long time is ‘don’t talk about it, harden up, boys don’t cry’,” Kaan says. “I tell you right now from personal experience, that’s a pretty big lie. “Looking after the lower South Island, everybody’s the big strong Southern man, until they’re not. And the more you try and hide it, the worse it makes it. “So our job is to really encourage people to talk about their problems.” Blair Pattinson swinging into the sunrise
MATES in Construction aims to prevent suicides in the industry and improve mental health, by encouraging workers to talk about their problems. Pattinson experienced some burnout last year and, after some advice, took up golf as a good way to destress from work before going home to his family. So, he decided to raise some funds to support the charity, which he sees making a difference.
It hosts breakfasts and other events throughout the South Island, to build communities for construction industry workers. “I liken mental well being and suicide prevention to any job onsite. If you don’t know how to do a job, how do you know how to fix it?” Donations are still open at givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/24-hour-golf-challenge
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(From left) ORC Cr Andrew Noone, ORC Chief Executive Richard Saunders, Ritchies CEO Michele Kernahan, Ritchies Transport Commercial Director Amish Vallabh, and Helena Lee, of bus manufacturer JW Group, at the launch of the new Dunedin e-bus Orbus fleet. Some 648,000 km of the 4.5m km travelled by Orbus fleet each year will now be zero emissions
Long road to electric buses By Paul Taylor
A $68 million electric bus depot is one of the big ticket items that will need funding as Queenstown looks to improve and decarbonise its public transport over the coming decades. Last week, Otago Regional Council endorsed its 30-year Queenstown Public Transport Business Case (QPTBC), which aims to help solve the growing town’s traffic congestion problem by providing quality alternatives to private cars. The plan sets out a staged approach to create “a frequent, high-capacity bus and ferry network running from the early morning to late at night”. “The result would be a bus network that makes it easy for locals and visitors to travel around the Whakatipu Basin without having to plan ahead,” Cr Andrew Noone, co-chair of ORC Public and Active Transport Committee (PATC), says. ORC oversees the Orbus services in Queenstown and Dunedin, operated by Ritchies, along with ferry services on Lake Wakatipu, operated Queenstown Ferries. Going electric
Infrastructure needed The depot is just one of the infrastructure projects needed for the plan. A $900,000 bus hub on Stanley Street, $1.5m Frankton interchange, $1.2m Five Mile and Remarkables Interchange, $3.1m Northbound SH6 Bus Lane, $1.1m in bus stop modifications, and $500k to alter four intersections, are also identified. These would be funded through the various agencies involved in the Wakatipu Way2Go partnership, including Waka Kotahi, Queenstown Lakes District Council and ORC. Some already have allocated funding and planning through the $115m Queenstown NZUP programme, including the Frankton Interchange upgrades. The QPTBC also plans for a new service along Malaghans Road, from Queenstown through Arthurs Point to Arrowtown, and on-demand services to Queenstown Hill and Goldfield Heights, with 10-seater buses. Ferry services fequency would also be increased to every 30mins. The annual operational costs for are projected to be $21m in 2027 increasing to $26m in 2034.
As well as increased frequency and capacity, ORC hopes to transition the whole bus fleet to electric, including Queenstown, from 2028 to 2035.
The next step is the endorsement of the business case by ORC’s Way2Go partners.
Those e-buses would be articulated, able to carry 110 passengers each, which means fewer drivers will be required compared to running the service with standard buses, a boon for Queenstown where hiring and retaining drivers is difficult.
Councillor’s concerns However, the new Coalition Government’s stance won’t be known until it releases the Government Policy Statement (GPS) on land transport next month, setting out its priorities for investment over the next 10 years.
The first 11 Orbus e-buses roll on to the streets in Dunedin this month, but it is clear from the QPTBC there are many hurdles to clear for Queenstown to be served by a similar fleet.
“That’s a worry,” ORC’s Queenstown [Dunstan ward] councillor and PATC cochair Alexa Forbes, says. “This government has made it clear its priority isn’t centralising our transport through public and active transport.
Chief among them is a 10,000sqm bus depot with the necessary charging infrastructure, where the planned 63 buses could be recharged.
“All our recommendations depend on Waka Kotahi coming to the party with its 50%, or just over, funding. If we don’t have that, it’s highly problematic.”
“It is estimated that it will take a minimum of four years to plan, design, and build the depot, which means that work on a depot needs to commence now,” the QPTBC reads.
Transport modelling shows for Queenstown’s network to function, rush hour public transport passenger numbers will need to be 592 people per hour on SH6A by 2027, and 1466 by 2053. The current max capacity is 260 pph.
Ritchies operator contract ends in 2028 and the timeframe would mean the publicly-owned depot would be in place by then, enabling ORC to negotiate better terms with any bus contractor.
“From my own thinking, not the council’s, I’m not sure the business case goes far enough, “ Forbes says.
“Electric and articulated buses will need to be delayed if a depot cannot be built by 2028.”
“We’re too far down the track of congestion now. It’s more frequency, more services, but it’s not actually adding the revolutionary step change we need to make public and active transport really work in this region.
But the estimated cost is $54m plus $14m for land, although ORC has had discussions with Queenstown Airport about potentially leasing land on the Five Mile side of the runway.
“It’s not that I don’t have faith in the business case, I do, I’m pleased with the work that’s gone into it. But there are real barriers and we’ve already missed the boat on some things, such as buying lands for bus lanes.”
ORC is investigating ways to fund the depot other than through rates, including funding from Central Government through the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.
Queenstown’s bus patronage is at a six-year high, with 920,000 trips taken in the second half of 2023. That’s a 44% increase on the same six-month period in 2022.
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The Council Word Please conserve water Restrictions are still in place for some areas of the district. Where these apply, please keep hand-held hosing to a minimum at all times, and only use irrigation sprinklers between midnight and 6.00am. Find out if you’re affected at qldc.govt.nz/water-alert-levels
Lower Shotover Rd improvements Crews are working on Lower Shotover Rd between Spence Rd and Domain Rd on a range of improvements, including widening and resurfacing. Stop/go is required to deliver these improvements safely so please allow for some minor delays if using this route. Resident access will be maintained at all times and we plan to have these upgrades completed by early May.
Guardrail upgrades on GY-QT Road Advanced notice that from 26 Feb, contractors will be upgrading guardrails in ‘The Narrows’ section of Glenorchy-Queenstown Road near Bennetts Bluff. Stop/go will be in place for around four weeks. In addition, the road will be closed to traffic from 9.00am to 4.00pm on 6, 7 and 13 Mar but crews will allow traffic through on these days every hour, on the hour for 15 minutes. Thanks for your understanding while we complete these essential safety works.
Dog Walks – join the pack! Enjoy fun, fresh air and furry friends as our annual dog walks return to Queenstown and Wānaka. These free events include a group dog walk and prizes for ‘best pimped out dog leash’, ‘best collar’, ‘best trick’ and a new ‘dog owner lookalike’ competition! • Queenstown: Frankton Domain – Sat 24 Feb, 10.00am • Wānaka: Wānaka Station Park – Sun 25 Feb, 10.00am
Recycling reminder Please remember the golden rule: empty, clean, recycle. Make sure you remove any leftover food from recyclable packaging and give it a quick rinse before dropping into your yellow bin (or blue for glass). If in doubt, leave it out! For more info go to qldc.govt.nz/services/rubbish-recycling/
Potential reserve closures The hot, dry summer means a higher risk of wildfire in our reserves. New protocols mean reserves will be closed on days when the fire danger is unsafe. We’ll let you know via onsite signage, social media, local news and our website. You can also sign up for our free text alert service at qldc.govt.nz/managing-wildfire-risk
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Drug charge over fatal crash
Police say the Central Otago man accused of causing a crash that killed a Queenstown butcher was impaired by ecstasy. Hayden Richard Hurst, 28, of Mt Pisa, was originally charged with Excess Blood Alcohol Causing Death, over the 16 December crash that killed Royalburn Station butcher Outrega Anderson. Police allege Hurst had 131 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood in his system. The legal limit is 50mg. Last week, they also laid a charge of Drug-impaired Driving Causing Death, relating to MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy. Both charges carry a maximum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine up to $20k. Hurst is due to appear in Queenstown District Court on 25 March. He was remanded on bail without plea by a court registrar on 29 January, when the first charge came before the court. Anderson, known as Tré, died on State Highway 6, near the Crown Range turn-off, at around 7.30am on 16 December, 2023. The 48-yearold, originally from Southland, was head butcher and master charcutier at Royalburn Station, the alpine farm owned by Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie, and had previously worked at Queenstown winery restaurant Amisfield for more than 10 years. Hurst was hospitalised in a serious condition after the two-vehicle fatal crash but was but later discharged. He has not sought name suppression.
Chamber / Airport series
Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce and Queenstown Airport will again partner in 2024 for a series of speaking events featuring prominent leaders, including a business lunch. The themes for this year are Resilience, Experience and Community. Chamber boss Sharon Fifield says more than ever businesses are needing to consider their Environmental and Corporate social responsibilities as part of their business planning. “This not only benefits the wider community but also plays an important role in attracting and retaining employees. It’s great to have the continued support of Queenstown Airport in developing this informative event series to assist businesses with their planning in this space.” The first event coincides with International Women’s Day on Friday, 8 March, and will be held at Heritage Queenstown. It will feature Clare Irons, Impact100 Wakatipu Chair and advisor to biomaterials think-tank Materiom, speaking to the benefits for business in connecting to community needs. Tickets for the morning tea event are now on sale at www.queenstownchamber.org.nz
Alice on the podium again
Queenstown’s Alice Robinson finished in second place at the FIS Giant Slalom World Cup held in Andorra over the weekend. The 22-year-old put down two blistering runs to finish on the podium for the third consecutive GS World Cup race, finishing just one hundredth of a second behind the winner Lara Gut-Behrami of Switzerland. It was her fourth podium of the season. “I am really happy, another podium is amazing, it’s always a bit bittersweet to be one hundredth [of a second] on the wrong side, but that’s how it goes and maybe by the end of the season it will be the other way around and I will win by one hundredth of a second!” American A J Hurt claimed her first GS World Cup podium of her career, rounding out the podium in third. The women’s FIS World Cup season continues with a change of pace to speed events for the next three weekends, before rounding out the GS season with the final two World Cup races in March.
Coast to Coast belongs to Wānaka
In his fourth attempt to hoist the silverware, Wānaka’s Hamish Elliott clinched a nail-biter in this year’s Elite men’s field to claim the 42nd Kathmandu Coast to Coast Multisport World Championship title. He clocked in at 10 hours, 48 minutes, and 53 seconds. Making it a double victory for Wānaka, Simone Maier claimed an impressive fifth win in the Women’s Longest Day event, finishing in 12 hours, 31 minutes, and 8 seconds. Known for his speed over Goat Pass in the Mountain Run, 29-year-old Elliot knew he needed to push himself to the limit to secure the title. With a five-minute advantage off the mountain over eventual second-place finisher Australia’s Alex Hunt, Elliott maintained his lead all the way to New Brighton. “This is the pinnacle,” Elliott says. “It’s the smoothest race I’ve managed to put together. To win amongst these competitors is incredible.” Christchurch’s Ben Phillips rounded out the podium in third place. Simone Maier was delighted with her victory. “The conditions didn’t make it easy out there today, but the harder it gets, the better it is for me,” Maier says. “It means so much to win this five times – it was a hard-fought win.” Full results can be found online at www.coasttocoast.co.nz/2024-results
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LAKES WEEKLY POLL LWB regularly polls locals on issues affecting our region. This week’s responses are below.
Dunedin is getting electric buses this month - should Queenstown be getting them now too? Bringing them on progressively is fine - 49% Queenstown should have been prioritised over Dunedin - 4% They should be in Queenstown as soon as possible - 30% Don’t know | Unsure - 17%
Should Project Manawa go ahead? Unsure Yes
Yes - 15% No - 36% What’s Project Manawa? - 39% No
What is it?
Unsure - 10%
Should the Airbnb be limited to central Queenstown only?
Unsure
Yes
Yes - 36% No - 50% Unsure - 14% No
Should government put bed tax back on the table to support local council coffers? Unsure Absolutely
Absolutely - 68% No - 14% No
Unsure - 18%
Did you adhere to the water restrictions while they were on? Didn’t know Yes No
Yes - 75% No - 8% Didn’t know there was water restrictions - 17%
There were 162 respondents this week. If you would like to take part: you can sign up on the LWB Facebook page.
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COMMUNITY NOTES The Whakatipu Buddy Programme If you want to know the benefits of “Buddying” ask Big Buddy Siobhan Adcock and her Buddy George Robbie. The Whakatipu Buddy Programme is appealing for locals willing to spend two or three hours a week with a child needing extra adult support. They are holding a training programme in April for new buddies. Siobhan has been Big Buddy to 11-year-old George for more than two years. “Being a Big Buddy has been one of the best experiences I’ve had during my time in Queenstown, it’s been rewarding beyond belief to see George grow as a person and to watch him discover new activities he likes,” she says. “It’s a fantastic feeling to know I have been a small part of encouraging that.” Being George’s Big Buddy has also given Siobhan the chance to get involved in new activities and experience other parts of what Queenstown has to offer. “We’ve made some awesome memories over our two years and a lifelong friendship! I encourage anyone who can spare a couple of hours a week to get involved in the Whakatipu Buddy Programme.” George says: “I like being with my Big Buddy because she is funny and happy. My favourite things to do together are art, biking and visiting QT Community Cats.”
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Public Notice | Pānui Creative Communities Scheme February 2024 Funding Round Open Funding is now available for community–based arts groups for performances, events and workshops that will provide a variety of opportunities for participation in those activities. The aim of the scheme is to increase participation in the arts at a local level, and increase the range and diversity of arts available to communities. A funding guide is available online to assist with the application process.
Currently 12 Big Buddies are matched with 12 Little Buddies in the Whakatipu Basin. Children are aged 4-12 years and are referred by agencies like Queenstown Lakes Family Service, Happiness House and schools. This can be for a variety of reasons such as learning difficulties or having a sole parent in need of more support. Big Buddies are encouraged to do low or no cost activities with their Little Buddies. Two-to-three times a year, there are organised events such as last year’s Pickle Ball outing, a trip to iFLY and an Xmas picnic in Arrowtown. Feedback from parents, schools and others is that the programme for Little Buddies has improved social skills and confidence resulting in better outcomes at home and school. Little Buddies also are helped to find their passion such as art, cooking, fishing or mountain biking. Big Buddies get good training and back up from coordinator Nanette Benington. Would be Big Buddies can contact her at BPW@familyworkssld.nz
The guidelines and application form is available on the Council website: www.qldc.govt.nz/services/funding/artsw Funding round is now open and will close on Thursday 29th February 2024. For any enquiries contact: Jan Maxwell - Relationship Manager Arts and Events 03 441 0469 or 027 233 7934 jan.maxwell@qldc.govt.nz Get in touch today for a free, no obligation quote.
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World MTB Awards launched By QMG
Queenstown will host the inaugural World MTB Awards later this week. This first-of-its-kind event pays tribute to those who’ve transformed mountain biking from a niche hobby into a global phenomenon. The awards will be nominated and voted through a ‘people’s choice’ system, enabling riders and supporters to salute those who deserve recognition. There are a variety of categories, from Rising Star to Best New Build. Event organiser Robin Bush says: “We’re looking to make this an annual celebration, crafted by and for the mountain biking community. It’s also a fun night to glam up for a change and honour your friends / mtb idols who rocked the season. “Why Queenstown? Because it’s the perfect off-season playground, and it’s time to celebrate the unsung heroes in the industry!” Mountain biking has had a substantial social and economic impact across the Queenstown Lakes region as it has risen to prominence over the past decade, becoming the summer sport and past time for thousands in the ski towns. According to a 2022 report, biking could contribute over $200m and over 1000 jobs to our local economy by 2026. Event sponsor Rod Drury says: “International mountain biking competitors are already using New Zealand as a training base in their off season. “Queenstown is the place to be and as more riders find their way here, it’s important that they are given a credible welcome and a sense of community. This annual event intends to promote both the mountain biking industry and its people.” The World Mountain Bike Awards takes place at Yonder on Thursday, 15 February.
Calling all tenants, we need your help! The Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust is carrying out its fifth Renters Survey since we were formed in 2007. The survey’s purpose is to better understand what it’s like to be a tenant, or to be houseless in our community. The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete and seeks information about household demographics, your current housing situation, housing barriers you face and future housing aspirations. This survey will provide us with valuable insight and critical data needed to make decisions around how to best provide housing that meets the needs of our community. The survey is anonymous and every participant goes in the draw to win one of eight $150 Prezzy Cards. The survey closes at midnight on Tuesday, 20th February 2024. Please help to shape the future of decent affordable housing for our community by completing this survey, via the QR code below, or by visiting our website www.qlcht.org.nz.
Tickets, including the post-show party, are $50 and available at worldmtbawards.com
THE QUEENSTOWN DOG WALK 10.00am – 12.00pm Saturday 24 February Frankton Domain
THE WĀNAKA DOG WALK 10.00am – 12.00pm Sunday 25 February Station Park
Both events feature competitions and giveaways, stalls, and of course – plenty of pooches! Your four-legged friend must be on leash at all times, and don’t forget your poo bags! For more information, visit: qldc.govt.nz/dog-walks
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A colour perspective of what the rejected Olive Leaf Centre proposal would have looked like adjacent to St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Arrowtown
Consultation ahead for St Patrick’s Olive Leaf site in Arrowtown By Sue Fea
Proponents of Arrowtown’s controversial Olive Leaf Centre, next to St Patrick’s Catholic Church, are open to listening to the community about what they would like to see on the land, Centre Trust chair Colin Bellett says. The Trust appealed the decision from independent commissioners turning down the application for the multi-purpose parish and community centre in 2020. In October last year an Environment Court decision rejected the appeal. “We’re more than happy to look at any variations to Fred van Brandenburg’s design once we can clarify what’s allowed, and what’s not, on the site,” Bellett says. “We’re now looking at how we can satisfy the (Queenstown Lakes) district council’s requirements. A variation to the design is entirely possible. “It’s cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars so far, much of that in council processing costs. We all love the old church. Our supporters have spent a lot of money on this proposal, thinking people would love it, and Fred – an internationally-acclaimed architect has done all this pro bono. “We are so proud of his international design award and that he’s been recognised as one of the top 100 architects in the world. This is an outstanding achievement by one of our parishioners. “His design for our proposal for the parish hall, (Olive Leaf Centre), is a very different and significantly smaller and more modest building than the one for which he received the award. However, the Olive Leaf is also inspired by nature and nature’s architecture. “It’s a shame that Fred’s outstanding talents are celebrated overseas but we haven’t been able to get consent to build his design locally.” He says they just want the people of Arrowtown to embrace a new building for the site “as otherwise it’s a wonderful gift that’s been rejected”. “It could be wonderful for kids, mothers, and fathers, heading into the future – a fabulous building at no cost to ratepayers.” Bellett says the idea of a building was first presented to the parish almost eight years ago as a nice idea for the site to help preserve the historic church’s structure and provide a venue for church and community functions, even church weddings. Revenue raised could help fund any future plans for earthquake strengthening of the historic church too, he says.
St Mary MacKillop Cottage on the site beside St Patrick’s in the 1990s. With church demographics changing worldwide, he says it’s long been his passion to not just make a beautiful building on that stie, but to provide “a community building for the church and beautiful resource for the community”. “It would be almost fatal for the future of the church and the parish not to do something on that site,” he says. Arrowtown Planning Advisory Group chairman David Clarke says he’s sure the community would support “an appropriate design” on the site and he understands there will be some discussion about that soon between his group and the church parish committee. “The council and then the Environment Court turned it down. It was an inappropriate design for a heritage town,” he says. “It’s cost thousands of dollars. We hope a solution can be found that’s suitable for the needs of the church and appropriate for that site.” St Joseph’s Parish Finance Committee chairman Michael Tierney says they have not yet canvassed the St Patrick’s Church community’s views but one idea for the site was to renovate the old St Patrick’s Presbytery Cottage. “The Environment Court has made a very clear ruling that no building that threatens the supremacy of the historic church would be allowed,” he says. The historic St Patrick’s Church is a Category 2 heritage listed building, and he says any required earthquake strengthening will happen in due course. “However, there are no plans to spend money on that right now or on any other new building on the land at St Patrick’s Church.” Susan Rowley, who chairs the No Leaf Incorporated Society which opposed the Olive Leaf proposal and sits on the church finance committee, says since the Environment Court dismissed the appeal in October there has been a period of reflection and reassessment about what could be appropriate to enhance the church. “The current St Patrick’s Church Presbytery cottage on the site does not meet the needs for a modest gathering space and is in poor internal condition, so we are poised to enter a phase of genuine consultation and planning with our parish community in the next few months to see how this cottage could be suitably renovated,” she says.
Bellett, 85, has been an Arrowtown parishioner for 40 years and with builder friends, including Ron Inder, helped repair and rebuild the historic
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Remarkable Theatre annual garden show will run this weekend, taking over Queenstown Gardens. This year’s show is ‘Sitcom Insanity’, which will have you laughing along to some of America’s classic sitcoms. There will be over 20 short scenes taking place at various sections of the gardens, which will enhance the theatrical experience with the beauty of nature. It’s a lovely way to enjoy a performance – strolling around the gardens with family or friends. Melanie Grindell is involved and describes the annual show as the group’s gift to the community – they only ask for a small donation to cover the costs. “It’s always heaps of fun,” Grindell says. “The great thing about sitcoms is that they’re just so relatable and I think people will really enjoy. We are lucky enough to have some actors that have done quite a few garden shows and we’ve got some new actors, which is lovely. Although the scenes are short, it’s a really great place for people to start their acting career, and it’s very different to anything on the stage.” Shows you can expect to see scenes from include Cheers, The Golden Girls, I Love Lucy and Friends – each scene will be between three and 10 minutes, with a total run time of 90 minutes. Victoria Keating is directing this year’s show, which will mark the tenth time she’s had some kind of involvement in the production, describing it as a lovely way to do something different and get out and see the gardens, “It’s really nice to have the opportunity to get locals in there, really experiencing the space.” She says it doesn’t matter if you’re not familiar with some of the shows – there’s a plethora of different shows that are bound to have you laughing.
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QLDC Libraries Librarian Profile Lakes Weekly Bulletin and Queenstown Lakes Libraries are profiling our librarians. This month we are profiling Aoife who is the Branch Library Manager of the Whakatipu Libraries. In September 2023, I was lucky enough to join the library team as Branch Manager for the Arrowtown, Glenorchy and Queenstown libraries. Originally from Dublin, I moved to Queenstown with my partner in 2013 intending to enjoy one ski season, we subsequently fell in love with this beautiful and unique community, and we’re still enjoying everything Queenstown offers 10 years on. Prior to joining the library team, I worked in the medical recruitment sector, supporting Australian and New Zealand hospitals in their staffing needs. We worked closely with our doctors to support them in finding a better worklife balance. I love engaging with people and decided to make the change to a more community-focused environment, the libraries offered a great opportunity to do that. Growing up in Ireland, I spent many Saturday afternoons in my local libraries and have always had a great love of books. Now being on the other side of the library desk, it has deepened my understanding and appreciation of the special place libraries hold in our community. The library teams across the branches have been so welcoming and supportive of my joining the team, I’ve been amazed and inspired with the work the teams do in the Queenstown community. I’m proud to be a part of the QLDC library team, and very excited for what this next chapter will bring.* *Obligatory book pun Whilst it’s very hard to narrow down some recommended reading, a few recently enjoyed reads.
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“The comedy speaks for itself and it stands on its own two feet,” Keating says. “It’s really quite funny. It’s great with a cast like this because it’s quite a big cast and the one really wonderful thing about the Remarkable Theatre Company Garden Show is that it’s a really good springboard for new actors and veteran actors to jump on board with something that’s fun and light, without a huge time commitment from them. “With a cast of 25, it’s quite a lot to coordinate everyone in the rehearsals, but it’s great to see everyone trying different characters. With a show like this, you really get to challenge some of the actors with roles they might never have thought of playing before.” This will be Keating’s fourth time directing one of the garden shows and she chose to do the American sitcoms as one of the more popular shows done in the past was their British comedy show in 2013. Another inspiration was that many lines from these shows have found their ways into our daily vocabularies – Keating hopes to invoke feelings of nostalgia. “It’s interesting that US TV comedy is really quite indelible in our lives – we don’t realise but it’s affected our lexicon and a lot of the things we say, we might not even know the origin of them. One of the great things about American comedy is that they do tend to go over the top with their physicality, so I’ve really given some of the actors the opportunity to play up to some of that, and it’s those scenes where we have people literally crying with laughter as they watch the scene.” Remarkable Theatre Group’s ‘Sitcom Insanity’ will run from 16 – 18 February, starting at the rotunda at the Queenstown Gardens. Performances will take place at 6pm on Friday and 2pm, 4pm and 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday. No booking or tickets are required, but a koha/donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children is requested to cover costs. Head to remarkabletheatre.co.nz/aboutus for more information and to stay up-to-date with upcoming productions.
Foster, Claire Keegan A small girl is sent to live with foster parents on a farm in rural Ireland, without knowing when she will return home. In the strangers’ house, she finds a warmth and affection she has not known before and slowly begins to blossom in their care. And then a secret is revealed and suddenly, she realizes how fragile her idyll is. Beautiful, sad and eerie, it is a story of astonishing emotional depth, showcasing Claire Keegan’s great accomplishment and talent. The Harp of Kings, Juliet Marillier Bard. Warrior. Rebel. Eighteen-year-old Liobhan is a powerful singer and an expert whistle player. Her brother has a voice to melt the hardest heart and is a rare talent on the harp. But Liobhan’s burning ambition is to join the elite warrior group on Swan Island. While she and her brother are competing for places in this group, they are asked to go undercover as travelling minstrels. Their mission is to find and retrieve a precious harp, an ancient symbol of kingship. When ambition clashes with conscience, Liobhan must make a bold decision - and the consequences may break her heart. On a Sunbeam, Tilly Walden A highly recommend Graphic Novel with gorgeous illustrations accompanying the story which is written in two interwoven timelines, a ragtag crew travels to the deepest reaches of space, rebuilding beautiful, broken structures to piece the past together; and two girls meet in boarding school and fall deeply in love, only to learn the pain of loss. I may be wrong: and other wisdoms from life as a forest monk, Björn Natthiko Lindeblad At the age of twenty-six, Bjorn Natthiko Lindeblad abandoned a promising career, gave away all his possessions, and left his loved ones to become a forest monk. For seventeen years he lived according to the rules of the monastery. After returning to Swedish society, he was met with the diagnosis of a progressive, incurable disease - ALS. In I May Be Wrong, he shares his hard-won insights into how one can live a more present life, and what stands out as most important when things are coming to an end.
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Celebrate the Year of The Dragon with the Ayrburn Noodle Markets. Playing host to a variety of food vendors and traditional Chinese dancers, with live music on at The Dell. There are daily specials in each venue. If you haven’t visited Ayrburn yet there are gardens and venues all adorned with stunning traditional decorations to celebrate Chinese New Year. When: Daily 10-24 February, 4.30pm – 8pm Where: Ayrburn, 1 Ayr Avenue, Arrowtown to Lakes Hayes Road
Remarkable Theatre: ‘Sitcom Insanity’
The community’s summer favourite, the annual Gardens Show is themed ‘Sitcom Insanity’ for 2024. This production brings together the humour of classic American sitcoms into an unforgettable theatrical experience, with a series of short scenes inspired by iconic moments. It will run across three days starting at the rotunda in the Queenstown Gardens. Performances will take place at 6pm on Friday, and 2pm, 4pm and 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Audiences will move through different sections of the gardens and enjoy over 20 scenes in 90 minutes. No bookings or tickets required, but they do ask for a $10 Adult / $5 Child koha /donation to cover costs and continue to bring quality shows to you. EFTPOS will be available. When: Saturday, 17 and Sunday 18 February, 2pm - 7:30pm Where: Queenstown Gardens
The Ivy Box
The Ivy Box has new artists exhibiting and a new General Manager. Artist Barbara McAteer is a gestural abstraction painter, with fast strong movement, creating structure and depth in her work. The guiding principle for her work is the saying: “It is the importance of knowing and understanding where you have been, so you can move ahead and grow as an individual.” Also new is Mandy Cherry Joass, who is producing new vibrant woven pieces in delicious colours. Both their works are on display. Check out the Gallery and also met their new GM Gemma McCabe. Gemma has taken on the role from Sian Gillanders from last week. When: Sunday to Thursday, 10am-2pm Where: The Ivy Box Gallery, 134 Park Street, Queenstown
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Catalyst Trust’s first Kōrero of 2024 takes a visual tour of the science of climate change led by UKbased Kiwi John Lang, co-founder and lead of the international project Net Zero Tracker. Lang is with the London-based Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit and runs Consult Climate and ‘the e-nvironmentalist’, a climate communication blog. Lang will cover topics from what “good net zero” looks like, to what companies and individuals can and should be doing to bend the emissions curve downwards. Free event with registrations online at Eventbrite. When: Thursday, 15 February, 6pm - 7.30pm Where: The Rees Hotel, 377 Frankton Road
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Volunteer South invites those involved in recruiting volunteers to join a Volunteer Engagement workshop. The workshop is being offered to strengthen and support local sports and community groups. The workshop is aimed those considering setting up volunteer programmes, as well as those already involved with an existing programme - anyone with responsibility for volunteers is encouraged to attend to ensure they are getting the basics right and are working towards best practice. Cost is $45 +GST. To register contact Neha Gosalia neha@volunteersouth.org.nz or 027 506 5705. When: Friday, 16 February, 10.30am - 2.30pm Where: Hato Hone St John, 10 Douglas Street, Frankton
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A month of biking events with something to get everyone on wheels. The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is about getting people on bikes, to work, to school, for fun – every ride counts. Workplaces and individuals can track their progress on the Queenstown Lakes leaderboard and battle it out for fame and amazing prizes. Simply register to ride on the Aotearoa Bike Challenge site or app, and you’re away. Track distances and carbon emissions saved to feel good and show your commitment to sustainable transport. Full details online at lightfoot.org.nz/abc2024 Some of the ABC events for this week:
Little Pedallers Bike Confidence Courses
Electric Meg will help your little one gain confidence. Suitable for beginners aged 7 and under the course teaches skills like safe braking, turning, biking around obstacles and cycling independently to help build confidence. Each session lasts 45 minutes. A limited number of bikes and helmets are available. Drop ins encouraged or book your space by emailing events@lightfoot.org.nz When: Friday 16 and 23, February, Session times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm Where: Queenstown Event Centre tennis courts
Intro to Workride - Ride to Work benefit scheme for employees
Workride is a free benefit scheme in which employees can benefit from a 32-63% cost offset on the sale price of a new bike, e-bike or scooter using tax exemptions. Staff get to choose any bike, e-bike or scooter for their commute from approved stores. This salary sacrifice scheme is very successful overseas in increasing employee retention and improving staff health and wellbeing. There are two interactive online sessions to talk to the founders of Workride, to learn how the scheme can work for you. When: Tuesday 13 and Friday 16 February, 11am – 11.30am Where: Online
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Come and see the team at the market for safety checks and simple repairs. Tyres flat? Need a lube? Chain in a bad shape? Pop in with your bike and chat to experienced bike mechanics. When & Where: Remarkables Market, Queenstown, Saturday 17 and 24 February, 9am to 2pm Arrowtown Market and Wānaka Craft Market, Sunday 18 and 25, 10am to 2pm
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My Life Story
by Sue Fea
MARGARET REID HITS 100! An OE with a difference…
Turning 100 this month, Yorkshire-raised Margaret Reid has lived in Queenstown for almost 70 years after 10 years of post-war OE landed the gutsy little Brit here, where she fell in love while housemaiding at Eichardt’s Hotel. Raised in a village in North Riding, Margaret lived in a large home, her Irish father one of 18 children. “Every Sunday we had roast dinner and Mum used to make little Yorkshire puddings for us kids in muffin trays,” recalls Margaret, still pretty sharp, 100 years on. “My name was Maggie Shore and the kids at school called me ‘Shaggy More’,” she grins. She was bright at school and eventually learned numerous languages during her travels. Excelling at sport she was a strong tennis player, however, the beginnings of her university studies to become a physical training teacher were interrupted by World War II. “Hitler came and ruined all that. I was called up for the Women’s Land Army, initially inspecting large boxes of aircraft parts, measuring them down to one thousandth of an inch and documenting them.” It all became a bit overwhelming at 19, air raid sirens constantly going off, and Margaret was moved to the fields where she was driving an excavator and filling in bomb holes. “I only had a couple of days training. The German POW’s (Prisoners of War) were working in the fields too and I could understand German and heard them talking about me. One said, ‘She’s got a good pair of legs.’ Other more inappropriate suggestions were made, which didn’t faze Margaret who spent three or four years serving in the Land Army. Once the war ended, she went to Norway to stay with her friend, Alma, who’d married a Norwegian, learning to ski and speak Norwegian, Danish and Swedish before visiting Holland and working with friends. It was then off by ship to America, working all over the US, mostly illegally as an au pair and teacher for wealthy families. She and her friends lived in Beverly Hills and her friend was working for famous actress Kay Starr, so Margaret saw some big stars. “We were in the car at the lights when Elvis Presley pulled up beside us. He was in the back seat. He seemed shy and modest.” Fred Astaire also lived around the corner and Margaret met him. “I knew where he lived,” she says.
Margaret with daughter Marnie
“I rang my mother and said, while I’m here I might as well go all the way around to New Zealand and Australia.” She worked in the Waitomo Caves, on the remote Molesworth Station, then in the late 1950s was a housemaid at Eichardt’s with Alexa Herron, a fellow Brit who married farmer Lin Herron and settled on the remote Branches Station then Ben Lomond Station. “One day I was working and looked out the window from Eichardt’s to see a lovely man with wavy, grey/blonde hair at the Mount Cook office (Patagonia site).” She and Ivan married in a registry office with Coronet Peak manager ‘Sugar’ Robinson and his first wife Lorraine in attendance. “Mrs Lewis had the shop in the Mall – a general store (Madam Woo site), where you could buy bread, milk, ice creams, socks, T-shirts and cake.” Ivan boarded with Mrs Lewis and when they married, they bought a two-storeyed house in Brecon Street for £2500, eventually selling it for $350,000 in 1999. “Ivan thought it was a quiet area, but then Hylton Hensman built the gondola.” About 850 people lived in town then and Margaret penned letters home every Sunday. Winters were harsh. Towels froze on the line. After their kids, Marnie and Danny born in the early 1960s, grew a little, Margaret worked at Queenstown Library. “Every day I collected the two newspapers to put in the library.” A keen craftswoman and embroiderer, in the 1970s Margaret then opened a craft shop downtown – The Spider Web, with Jan Spary. “It really took off. We sold knitting, and embroidery cottons. It was never empty.” Much hilarity was had when the family stayed at Moonlight Lodge with the Herron family, Lin bringing his horse inside the bar. Margaret’s lived through much heartbreak. Sadly, Ivan died of a heart attack at 52 and Margaret took the kids back to England for six months, returning every year on holiday, then Danny died tragically in an accident, aged only 32.
Margaret served with the Women’s Land Army in England during World War II
She took in homestays to help boost her income and later lived next door to Marnie, fully independent and only moving into the rest home 18 months ago, where her Land Army service medal from former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown hangs proudly in her room. So, what’s the secret to such a long life, Margaret? “Not being greedy and eating too much.”
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“I made it through the wilderness, Somehow I made it through” are lyrics from which song?
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What is the fatty substance found in the cavities of bones?
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Kathmandu is the capital of which country?
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“Richard of York gained battles in vain” is an acronym for what?
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Which Caribbean capital lends its name to a type of cigar?
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What do Americans call an underground railway system?
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Which North American national park is famous for its geysers?
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La primera columna oficial para Nuestra Voz la dediqué a la crisis por falta de viviendas en Queenstown a mitad del año 2023, en pleno invierno. El frío y la cantidad de gente viviendo en sus vehículos, alertó un llamado a la solidaridad y a las autoridades para que entregaran soluciones concretas a esta difícil situación. En estos momentos podría replicar la misma columna. Ya estamos a mitad del verano y no se ha notado ninguna acción específica de las autoridades a un problema real y no menor.
10. A twelve-sided solid shape is given what name?
El derecho a la vivienda es esencial, y en una de las ciudades más turísticas del país, quienes están sufriendo las consecuencias son, una vez más, aquellos que contribuyen al impulso económico, a menudo con salarios que no se adecuan a los crecientes costos de vida.
12. What is the second letter of the Greek alphabet?
Mucho tiempo ha pasado desde que empezamos a detectar las primeras situaciones relacionadas al aumento de las rentas después del COVID. Muchos que estuvimos pre y post pandemia, vimos la gran diferencia entre encontrar casa antes y después. Dentro de todo, los precios antes eran medianamente razonables (para Queenstown) y había más variedad de locaciones. Ya durante la pandemia, los dueños se vieron en desesperación y, sin ánimo de sonar tan dura, como nunca mostraron toda su humanidad y ofrecieron sus lugares a largo plazo por precios moderados debido a la crisis, o su propia crisis de no poder arrendar sus casas de veraneo tras el bloqueo del paso de turistas. Tuvimos una época “tranquila” hasta que Nueva Zelanda finalmente reabrió sus puertas al mundo y los propietarios se fueron olvidando de a poco de la necesidad de los locales. Muchos tenants, hasta el día de hoy, han tenido que dejar sus viviendas bajo falsos argumentos como ‘remodelación’ o ‘los dueños se mudan de regreso’, para semanas después encontrar la misma propiedad nuevamente en el mercado, pero al doble del precio.
11. On the 1982 hit Ebony and Ivory, who duetted with Sir Paul McCartney? 13. What is the highest volcano in Europe? 14. The Eustachian tube is between which two parts of the body? 15. The animated film Happy Feet features which birds? 16. In cookery, what word is abbreviated to “tsp”? 17. In terms of a computer, what is meant by the initials ROM? 18. What condiment has cider, malt and wine varieties? 19. Which sport takes place in a velodrome? 20. In Germany, what is a bratwurst? 21. In the TV series Frasier, what was the name of Martin's dog? 22. What is the common name of the shrub buddleia? 23. In 1996, Wannabe was the first hit for which girl group? 24. Which word can mean both “a door opener” and “crucial”? 25. Of all land plants, which is the fastest growing?
Como le pasó a Connie Galaz, una de las protagonistas de la primera columna que en aquella época se encontraba en pleno juicio con tribunales tras denunciar a su landlord. Bueno, los actualizo con lo que pasó…absolutamente nada. Se le dio el favor al dueño de la casa.
Y para qué mencionar hoteles y hostels. Conocí a un chico que paga 500 dólares semanales por una habitación compartida con 8 personas. Un poco desproporcionado ¿no creen? Nadie sabe si habrá pronta solución ni cuáles son las presiones que han impedido una regularización del caso. Pero ¿dónde está la responsabilidad social en tiempos de crisis? An English version of NUESTRA VOZ is available on lwb.co.nz
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Si bien el mundo se encareció y los precios de lo básico subieron en todos los países, pareciera que en Queenstown los costos de productos y casas son aún más desorbitantes en comparación al resto de Nueva Zelanda. Ya no hay variedad ni una manera de elegir dónde vivir. Se arrienda lo que se encuentra, aunque salga la mitad del sueldo, o quedas en la calle.
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PEOPLE LIKE US ARROWTOWN ARE HIRING We currently have positions available for Sous Chefs & Chef de Parties. Both roles will be suited to a person who is organised, has high standards and likes to be part of a very busy kitchen. Supporting the senior chefs with menu prep, along with training junior team members is all part of the role.
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'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
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Do you have 2-3 years of garden maintenance experience under your belt?
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Are you looking to take the next step in your career or just need a change? If so, Peak to Peak Property Services has a Team Leader position available. This is a permanent full time position. Sponsorship considered.
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Located in the heart of Arrowtown, The Fork and Tap is a vibrant, historic restaurant and gastropub that provides an array of New Zealand craft beers, excellent wine options and fresh, delicious food to match. We have just completed a renovation to our kitchen, dining room, garden bar and toilets.
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Sales & Reservations Specialist A full-time role has become available for Queenstown’s premier wine tour provider. This dynamic role involves driving sales, building relationships and assisting with reservations and operations. Proven experience within the tourism or hospitality industry required, as well as strong communication, customer service, computer proficiency and time management skills. Based in Frankton office working predominantly Mon – Fri. Enquire now! Sarah Russell, GM (03) 442 6920 sarah@appellationwinetours.nz
We are looking to fill various roles, from fast paced learners to hospitality professionals. Your role will require you to give exceptional customer service as well as being knowledgeable about the various products we sell. Attention to detail and a drive to go the extra mile essential. Your role will be spread between working behind the bar, preparing drinks and taking food orders, to working on the floor, greeting/ meeting customers, helping them to a table and delivering their food to them. What we can offer you: • Excellent Renumeration $26 - $30 depending on experience • Full Staff Meals & Drinks provided on shift. • Paid meal breaks. • 30% Discount when not at work There are 10 positions available. To apply send you CV and covering letter to hello@theforkandtap.co.nz
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Audiology South is a locally owned, professional, and progressive business that is expanding in Southland and Otago. We provide a full range of audiological services with a focus on hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings.
We have a vacancy for a part time Client Care Coordinator based in our Frankton (Queenstown) clinic with occasional support to other clinics. The role will be for 16 hours per week (Thursday & Friday 8.30am - 5pm, plus additional hours as required to cover leave periods including school holiday periods).
WE'RE HIRING! WORK AT AN AWARD WINNING LUXURY HOTEL IN THE HEART OF QUEENSTOWN Join the team at New Zealand’s ultimate collection of luxury accommodation; Eichardt's Private Hotel and The Spire. We're looking for confident and passionate people to be a key part of creating unique and meaningful experiences for our exclusive guests.
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NEW CAFE OPENING ARROWTOWN We are looking for a team of energetic morning people to be part of our cafe. As part of the Slow Cuts & La Rumbla family you can expect an interesting menu with a great team culture, renumeration & support. Due to open in early April we are looking for these positions: • Cafe Manager: ideally with an NZ Managers Cert & great morning chat. • Cooks: people who love being up early, putting out interesting morning food & being part of the morning buzz. • Baristas: working with a popular local brand, great equipment & are passionate about the product • Front of House Servers: move fast & work well in a team. People who get involved. • Kitchen Assistant: helps with prep, dishes, cleaning & wants to learn the industry.
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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!
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Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment where the days go quickly? Do you enjoy meeting and talking to people from all over the world? Do you appreciate a consistent working roster because your life outside of work is important too? If you answered yes to any of these then maybe this customer service, sales and office administration based role is the new job for you. Full Time contracts available with set days off, Shifts are mostly 8am to 5.30pm with at least one evening shift per week. The role also requires you to work weekends. You'd be based out of our Queenstown Airport office in Frankton or our downtown office What you need: • Full drivers licence • Good command of the English language • Working rights in New Zealand
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