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Progress report on tourism’s evolution It’s been fantastic to see Queenstown buzzing over summer, with locals enjoying events around town and businesses humming.

It’s one year since Queenstown Lakes destination management plan (DMP), and the goal of regenerative tourism by 2030, was unanimously endorsed by QLDC councillors. Whilst it’s early in the journey, I’ve been reflecting on how far we’ve come and what’s ahead. Queenstown has quickly bounced back after Covid, highlighting the significance of the DMP which aims to ensure tourism supports a thriving community – environmentally, socially, culturally and economically.

Queenstown Lakes’ destination management plan, Travel to a Thriving Future, aims to achieve regenerative tourism and a carbon zero visitor economy by 2030. The vision is to improve local and visitor wellbeing and experience, forging connections between people and places, and enabling healthy ecosystems, so the district becomes known as a leading example of how travel creates a thriving future.

The plan was created with and for the local communities. Tourism takes place in, and cannot be separated from, the community. It is crucial to understand what the people of Queenstown Lakes want from the visitor economy. Collaboration between residents, communities, organisations, and businesses on the plan’s strategic pillars and projects is crucial for progress towards the vision, ensuring the preservation of Queenstown Lakes for future generations.

Over the past 12 months Destination Queenstown has evolved its conventional marketing to focus on high contributing visitors – those who seek slower travel – inviting them to stay longer, experience more deeply what the region offers, connect with locals and give back to the community.

The DMP includes 23 projects, including the keystone project of a carbon zero visitor economy in the Queenstown Lakes by 2030. It’s an ambitious goal and it’s not something we can achieve without support from the community and stakeholders.

I‘m extremely proud to see so many tourism operators taking steps towards this goal. There are so many initiatives underway including fully electric tours and experiences, off grid regenerative accommodation, carbon neutral operators, composting food waste, waste reduction programmes and a growing number of businesses encouraging visitor donations to the Love Queenstown community fund and pitching in with tree planting days.

Shortly, work will commence work on an Optimal Visitation Project which will look at the impact of visitation on Queenstown Lakes district, to help with planning for infrastructure, housing and transport, as well as impact on the environment and biodiversity.

This is an exciting time for Queenstown Lakes as we build a more regenerative resilient visitor economy enriching the lives of the people who live here, the people who visit, and show the world that the innovation in Queenstown can lead the way in such an important ambition.

Cheers! Shane Buckham (left) as Sam, Sophie Kennedy as Diane, and Frank Gibbons as Norm, in Remarkable Theatre’s Sitcom Insanity, which paid homage to the many classic US sitcoms through the decades, across seven performances in Queenstown Gardens over the weekend, with a cast of 25 and audience of hundreds.

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Cracks showing in road Alliance

By Paul Taylor

Queenstown ratepayers will pick up the bill for another $18 million budget blow out on the downtown bypass.

Councillors on Thursday approved the overspend, which brings the total cost of the ‘shovel-ready’ project to $128m, rather than opting to leave the road partially finished.

It is only last year that councillors approved a $21m increase in the budget for the ‘arterial’ road, which will connect Frankton Road to Gorge Rd, via Melbourne Street and Henry St. And there’s no guarantee this will be the last time the Kā Huanui a Tāhuna (Whakatipu Transport Programme Alliance) board, overseeing the project, comes to council with its hand out.

“It’s a really terrible position to be put in again,” Cr Esther Whitehead said at the meeting.

“I feel that as a council we have all of the accountability and virtually none of the control, and it shouldn’t be that way.”

The arterial road junction with Frankton Road / Melbourne St. Photo: QLDC

No relationship Cr Gavin Bartlett was surprised there was so little involvement from councillors with a project that’s had such a “huge impact physically and financially on the community”.

Central Government will fund $50m of the total cost, as the project was announced by Jacinda Ardern’s Labour government as part of the 2020 pandemic response. QLDC was originally slated to pay $35m but has seen its costs more than double.

“For the most part, it seems the Alliance is left to their own devices.”

“In hindsight, it wasn’t really Shovel Ready,” Cr Lyal Cocks said, “it’s questionable whether the shovel had even been designed.”

The time to look at reducing those, or finishing the project within budget, was last year, or even earlier, however, and the most cost effective path now was to carry on with current arrangements.

Cocks said the Government money was a “big carrot” but QLDC should have asked for $100m, rather than $50m.

“The reports are pretty sobering ... they don’t reflect well on a lot of the professionals involved, a lot of the board members, the elected members.”

But not finishing the project would “dig a bigger hole” for future councils, and nothing would be achieved by delaying it. “We need to get on and get this darn project finished.”

Councillors considered a full report from the Alliance, detailing the reasons for the overspend, including escalating costs affecting the industry, complex construction issues, and traffic management.

The construction work is only 54% complete, but Alliance Project Manager Edward Husband told councillors it’s unlikely there will be another blow out, as most of the difficult below-ground work is nearing completion.

Review Deputy mayor Quentin Smith said he was disappointed a review of the Alliance, ordered by council last year, hasn’t been completed.

“It would have been incredibly valuable to have before this decision is made.

As I said, my expectation is the board front up to council and own some of what’s going on,” Smith said.

“I unfortunately agree that this project just cannot go unfinished but I really can’t reconcile the cost that we’re responsible for with the lack of control and accountability we’ve had.”

Smith said the lesson to learn was that partnerships and collective agreements where council doesn’t have control but has financial risks, can’t continue. “We can’t do that anymore.”

Bartlett, a professional engineer, said unforeseen conditions and cost escalation could go someway towards explaining the increases but the scale of them were “hard to accept”.

Impact on residents and businesses Cr Craig ‘Ferg’ Ferguson, in a letter read out by Mayor Glyn Lewers, said he was appalled by “apparent lack of duty of care for residents directly affected by this project”.

He made three visits in the past six months to residents and accommodation providers who had been “behind the cage for two-and-a-half years”.

Ferguson said managers and others were “nearly in tears, relaying stories of constant bad reviews, guests walking out in the middle of the night . . . diminishing bookings, the constant vibration . . . lack of sleep, lack of communication” and blocked access.

Lewers said he felt it was important those voices to be heard before the Alliance moves on the Frankton roundabout project. “From my point of view we have to get this done, as quickly as we possibly can,” Lewers said.

In the end, it was only Cr Gladding who voted against the budget increase.

It will be debt-funded, paid back over 30 years, levied through the Wakatipu Roading Rate.

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“Given the management overhead we’re carrying ... just looking at the numbers, you’re looking at 60 people, say $100k a year, that’s $6m just in wages,” she says.

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But Cr Lisa Guy believed the only way to stop costs in a project was to finish it and the NZ construction sector was too small to go back out to tender and find alternative companies and workers.

“You’ve got the reputational risk, a project to finish, and the workforce here,” Guy said.

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Cr Niki Gladding agreed the project should be completed but said she’d like to delay and investigate other options, rather than the Alliance.

Shelving the project could allow it to go back out to a competitive tender, with a different structure.

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Wakatipu Community Foundation CEO Jennifer Belmont with Stephen Brent, left, and Ray Key

New chair and $1 billion target

By Paul Taylor

Wakatipu Community Foundation has a new chair as it targets the ambitious goal of becoming a billion dollar fund.

After six years at the helm, Ray Key is stepping down and will be replaced by existing trustee Stephen Brent, Principal at RVG Law. Foundation CEO Jennifer Belmont says Key has skillfully led the WCF through its startup phase “creating an organisation poised to meet the new challenge of becoming a One Billion dollar fund in the next 30 years”.

“Ray, we extend our sincere gratitude for your service to the community and your unwavering dedication in building the Wakatipu Community Foundation.”

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He will continue to serve as the Chair of Community Foundations Aotearoa NZ. Brent has three years of experience as a trustee and has been a steadfast supporter of the Foundation since its inception.

“Notably, he has created his own legacy fund and inspired others to do the same,” Belmont says.

“We are so grateful to Steve for taking on this crucial role, and we eagerly anticipate continued growth and success under his capable leadership. This transition, coupled with Steve’s dual experience as a lawyer and trustee, positions us well to realise our ambitious goal.”

The WCF is the fastest-growing community foundation in New Zealand, boasting $37 million in pledged funds.

But with an estimated $1.15 trillion wealth transfer between generations in NZ over the next three decades, the Foundation is positioning itself to harness a share through wills-based legacy funds and encouraging contributions from local donors in the community.

If it reaches its $1bn target by 2055, it could inject $35 million a year into the local community.

Also stepping down from her role as trustee is Kristen Holtzman, who is founder of the hugely successful WCF initiative Impact100. Holtzman will continue as an ambassador for the WCF. Impact100 Wakatipu chair Clare Irons chats to host Brent Harbour on this week’s episode of The Outlet Queenstown podcast, which is available on the Lakes Weekly Bulletin website lwb.co.nz and the Queenstown App. Irons explains the concept of Impact100 and discusses the significant impact of women’s collective giving on the community.

“The model is really simple,” she says “The idea is to have at least 100 women donating a thousand dollars. That money gets pooled and granted out to local community organisations.”

The international philanthropic organisation was founded 21 years ago in the USA. Impact100 Wakatipu is the 70th chapter worldwide and the first in New Zealand. Since its inception in 2020, it has granted $698,500 to local causes, including six major grants of $100k each.

“I think there’s something really empowering about all coming together, women from our community, supporting our community and giving back to our community together,” Irons says.

“There are really different levels of engagement. Some women, they donate their thousand dollars and that’s as involved as they want to be. For other women, they get really involved in the grants process ... or maybe they lend their skills and expertise to our comms or our events committees.

“You can be as engaged or not as you want, but the most important thing is that everybody who donates, or is sponsored to donate, gets a vote and gets to decide where those funds go.”

She also details the new Impact-ships initiative, which is designed to bring more diverse voices into the fold, and will be launched on International Women’s Day.

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Questions over universal composting plans

By Paul Taylor

Kerbside collection bins for food scraps and green waste could be introduced to Queenstown Lakes by as early as 2026.

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But the new 80-litre bins, smaller than the existing wheelie bins, would cost each household an extra $83 in rates per year.

Under current plans, there would be no ability to opt out of the service. The organic waste would be trucked to a new composting facility planned for Alexandra, operated by Central Otago District Council.

It will also mean the 140-litre red bin collection in Queenstown Lakes switches to fortnightly.

Analysis indicates that more than half of material in the district’s red bins is made up of food scraps and green-waste - which mostly heads to Victoria Flats landfill.

Councillors were presented with a business case by senior QLDC waste management staffers, on Thursday.

They approved the new service commencing in 2026/27, but that is subject to public consultation and funding becoming available in the 2024-34 Long Term Plan.

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There were many questions about the plans from councillors.

Deputy mayor Quentin Smith asked whether there would be cost savings from switching the red bin collection to fortnightly.

“It is a significant reduced level of service . . . I appreciate that halving the number of trips doesn’t halve the costs but it should be quantifiable.”

Senior Waste Minimsation Planner Sophie Mander said the savings were “not as huge as we would hope”.

“A lot of the money is tied up in having the available infrastructure to manage that waste,” Mander said. “We will save some money but we still have to pay for that truck to be available.”

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There would be some opportunities to potentially make savings as the service was finalised. The majority of the savings, $29 per household, would come through not landfi lling the organic waste, but that reduction had already been built into the $83 costs.

Smith also asked whether staffers had considered reducing the frequency of glass bin collection, although accepted many Queenstown residents drank more beer than he does, but again was told the main cost was in fleet and wages, which needed to be available.

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Cr Gavin Bartlett and Glenorchy-based Cr Niki Gladding asked whether there was the ability for residents to opt out. Glenorchy already runs a successful kerbside composting scheme for its thousand residents, with collection by e-bike, funded by a council grant.

They were told the business case is based on a universal collection system.

The goal was also to divert organic waste from landfill, rather than discourage people from composting on their own properties, as they do now.

“It becomes an affordability issue ... and it is also quite costly to manage an opt-in opt-out service,” Mander said While the service won’t cater to the commercial sector, including Queenstown’s many restaurants, it is hoped once a contractor is place, they would provide that commercial service.

Cr Matt Wong also asked what would happen if CODC had difficulties in the consenting and construction of its facility.

“What does that do to the timeframes? Is there a stop gap?”

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“We haven’t had those in-depth conversations with CODC ... that’s the next stage of the process.”

Council boss Mike Theelen said CODC were the preferred solution, but not the only solution.

The proposed organic waste service is response to community feedback and policy issued by the Labour government last year.

It requires councils to implement a kerbside collection for food scraps to urban areas with populations greater than 1,000 before January 2030.

The service is expected to reduce household waste to landfill, reduce emissions generated from organic waste decomposition in landfill, improve soil quality through the application of compost applied to land, while reducing or avoiding refuse disposal costs, waste levy and Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) costs.

QLDC sends about 38,000 tonnes of waste to landfill each year and the service would reduce that by 5000t.

Council would continue to support initiatives such as Love Food Hate Waste, Kiwi Harvest food rescue, and home and community composting programmes.

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Power line works

Aurora Energy and Transpower are increasing the electricity supply into Queenstown, to meet growing demand. This week, 19-23 February, they are replacing some high voltage 33 kV cables in Frankton. Customers in Queenstown, Commonage (Queenstown Hill), Fernhill and Glenorchy will be supplied by one circuit while the work is carried out, rather than the usual three. A spokesperson for the company says it’s “very unlikely” there will be any issues, as the single circuit has enough capacity.

However, if there are an unforeseen events, power should be restored within three hours, except on Wednesday, when work to replace three power poles could delay power restoration. Visit auroraenergy.co.nz/ power-outages/be-prepared-for-an-outage for info.

Shaw to lead MAC board Former Wānaka QLDC councillor Niamh Shaw is the new school board chair for Te Kura o Tititea Mount Aspiring College’s (MAC). Shaw, who also leads youth-focused community group Path Wānaka, says she’s committed to ensuring “excellent governance of the college with a focus on wellbeing and communication,” in her new role. “I believe the most healthy and positive outcomes for our young people are achieved when we have open engagement among students, teachers, staff, parents, caregivers, whānau, and the wider community.” She was first elected to the school board in 2022 and steps into the chair role following the completion of Dr Ian Hall’s tenure.

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Career-best for Melville Ives NZ freeskier Finley Melville Ives finished in fourth place at the FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup in Calgary over the weekend, marking the best World Cup result of his career. The Wānaka 17-year-old was up against some the best in the world, including 2024 X Games Champion and Beijing 2022 Olympic bronze medalist Alex Ferreira (USA) and current World Champion Brendan Mackay of Canada. “I am really happy that I managed to put down a clean run and I was stoked to put down a really clean 1620. That was the best run of my life and I am really happy to have done it in front of the awesome crowd in Calgary!” Melville Ives laced together a flawless second run, going absolutely massive and including a hugely technical right double cork 1620 rotation, linked into a left double cork 1260 and a left double alley oop 900.

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by Miranda Spary Miranda Spary is a tired, old, has been columnist that we feel sorry for. She used to write a weekly book column in the old Queenstown Times which was read more for the local gossip in it than the book part.

She is quite lazy and very grateful if readers send in ideas about what’s been happening locally on miranda@queenstown.co.nz

Thanks for the worried messages from some of you - the only reason there was no column from me was because I completely forgot to do it until Monday morning AFTER the LWB had already gone to press. I felt quite flattered to be missed! If you haven’t already been to the Lakes District Museum, whizz along immediately - they’ve managed to persuade a lot of VERY generous local art collectors to lend their paintings for an exhibition. It’s a chance to see some of New Zealand’s greatest artists’ work and the show is only on for six weeks. Big thanks to Paddy Baxter for sorting the insurance which must have been a whopping amount.

NOW OPEN! Beautiful, refurbished space

And Sunday’s outdoor opera organised by ACAS was another stunner - a beautiful evening with such glorious voices serenading us in the Stalkers’ garden. It’s surreal sitting there listening to the music as the sun sets (and very cold in the last ten minutes as the temperature plummets!!!). Thanks SO much to the organisers. Keep an eye out for it next year if you’ve never been.

My life is getting a little bit back to normal after the mass invasion of our family and friends for two weddings - one was our son’s and the other was two kids who’ve been part of our lives forever so it was nonstop chaos and bliss. It’s such a relief not to have to worry about having the house clean and the garden in order anymore. Betty Frizzell told me it was such a good idea having rooms for the babies and the pensioners and I had to tell her I had NOT made a room for pensioners - they just seemed to think the sitting room was specially for them, and I had NO Idea there were nine babies in our bed watching cartoons and giggling hysterically. When all the children had gone home, I collapsed with exhaustion and woke to find lumps of playdough and a small plastic motorbike digging into my hip. It took a bit of brainpower to work out how that had happened.

We are the world’s best creators of catastrophe and expected all sorts of drama with hosting a wedding for the first time. Luckily our children are very organised and had pretty well got everything sorted. On the day of the wedding, the weather gods threw us some excitement with howling wind, freezing temperatures and a bit of sleet. Poor Lee Van der Geest was up a ladder trying to tie flowers onto a big iron heart in the garden, and Kate Targett-Adams worried that her hands would be too cold to play her Celtic harp. Ten minutes before Brittany, the world’s most beautiful bride (I’m only a little bit biased) arrived, the sun reappeared and everything was glorious and we were a disaster free zone.

I loathe disasters so I should not have gone to THE IRON CLAW at Dorothy Browns. I’d been told it was about wrestling but it’s really about families - it was so tragic and had me so upset. Really excellent but not for weepy weeds like me.

Huge thanks to Agniezka Gile for turning fifty and having a fantastic 70’s party - it was on Saturday night up on the Crown Terrace and absolutely arctic weather but with such great bands, everyone danced in the tent all night and I kept warm in my very nasty motheaten alpaca poncho - it was dangerously comfortable attire, and I hope I’m not tempted to start wearing it more often as I slip into pensioner territory.

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Wakatipu High School student leaders 2024 (from left) Mason, Jess, Abby, Bethany and Jack

Wakatipu High School Head Students – 2024 A formidable line-up at the helm

By Sue Fea

Between them they can boast an impressive line-up of academic, sporting, cultural and humanitarian abilities and accomplishments, but they’re a humble bunch too, so Wakatipu High School’s five new student leaders are instead focused on everybody else.

Mason Clarke, just back from playing for New Zealand in the U19 Cricket World Cup, and Jess Hudson, who’s just spent time volunteering in a remote African school, are the Head Students this year.

Three well qualified deputies are on hand to help – Abby Fookes is an Otago U19 and U17 cricket rep, Central Otago U19 hockey rep and Southland Athletics Team member. Jack Smillie, who has his sights set on broadcasting and media, won NZ’s Best Documentary in the New Zealand Broadcasting School’s School Shorts Screen Competition last year. And Bethany Graf also brings a strong performing arts talent to the team – she and Jack playing the lead roles in the school’s production of HairSpray in April, Tracy and Edna Turnblad.

Principal Oded Nathan says with the school now growing so large, it was essential to appoint three deputy heads this year to share the workload, together with the school’s 10 Student Councils. Once again, he’s super impressed with the extremely high calibre of this year’s role models and their outstanding achievements so far.

Deputy principal Lee Hiestand agrees: “I feel we have an awesome, wellrounded team covering all aspects from sport and arts, to leadership, culture and service.”

The new leaders have come up with three goals they’ll be aiming for at the school, Jess says. “We want to encourage and increase pride in our school.”

They’ll be encouraging greater participation in school sports events and House competitions. “We really want students to embrace the school culture and be part of the vibe, creating an environment where everyone feels comfortable.”

This year’s catch cry will be, ‘It’s cool to be kind’ as the leaders promote an atmosphere of kindness.

Mason says the school’s Matatū Assembly (Haka and Waiata competition) helps build a strong school culture. “I know our school haka always brings pride and encourages kindness. That’s one simple way.”

They’ll be continuing to run last year’s successful free Breakfast Club initiative and be available every Friday for students to meet with concerns, ideas, or requests.

Jess – a keen adventure racer, was third nationally representing the school in The Hillary Challenge, has been a Queenstown Cat Rescue volunteer, led Brownies and coached primary school netball and touch. She’s hoping to study medicine.

Mason’s hoping to study business or economics at uni while pursuing his international cricket career. The youngest in the U19 team which just played professional Indian Premier League players from the likes of India, Pakistan, Nepal and Afghanistan, he’d love to one day make the Black Caps.

Abby, a double Sports Blues Award winner, is potentially interested in international relations, and is looking forward to organising events this year and encouraging others to try new things.

Jack has his sights on Broadcasting School or media studies at Massey, ending up either behind the camera or in front of it, already having made his TV debut presenting the weather on TVNZ at age 13.

“I’m keen to use my media background this year to influence students to get stuck into documentary making at school. I love public speaking and hope to encourage others to get involved in this too.”

Third in the Southland U18 Sailing Championships, Jack’s a keen volunteer, on hand at the Queenstown Marathon for almost eight years.

Bethany’s also thinking about media studies or performing arts and musical theatre for her future and hopefully leading the school TheatreFest team to another national title, after being part of last year’s momentous win.

Bethany’s passion this year will be to continue the good work started by former students Billie Carey and Elise Edmonds further developing Students Against Sexual Harm initiatives within the school. “I want to help educate younger students about how important consent is and strengthening that awareness to ensure they can apply it in real life,” she says.

Arts+Culture All change at the Ivy Box Art Gallery

by Bethany Rogers

It’s a changing of the guard at the iconic Ivy Box art gallery on Queenstown’s lakefront.

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After a year at the helm, award-winning designer and former gallery manager Sian Gillanders is leaving for new adventures. Long-time local and talented graphic designer Gemma McCabe has stepped in to help gallery visitors find new and exciting contemporary art.

Starting in early February, Gemma says she’s looking forward to welcoming visitors into the unique space and helping people find art that’s their “match made in heaven”.

“I am so excited to be in the gallery,” says Gemma, “I feel that all of our artists bring something different to the gallery, although the collection is cohesive in its storytelling style.

“We’ve got a range of mediums: paintings, sculptures, jewellery – but they all work so well together, and, for me, there’s a nod to Aotearoa’s striking landscapes and cultural heritage in them. Particularly Lake Whakatipu and its different moods, shapes and colours.”

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Lynda Hensman - You cannot see your reflection until the water becomes still

New artworks by Queenstown artists Lynda Hensman and Rachel Harper-Dibley particularly follow this theme with contemporary paintings that are dark and moody in deep blues and greys.

“There’s a tonal palette in this collection of pieces, and I’d say they’re ‘moody’, but they’re also tranquil – they’re peaceful to look at,” explains Gemma.

The gallery also has a new artist, Barbara McAteer, who creates abstract paintings imbued with a strong sense of movement, structure and depth. Light and bright in colour, the artworks again invoke a sense of movement with the application of the brushstrokes.

“I’ve not been here long, but I’m already enjoying meeting people in the gallery and seeing how taken aback they are when they come through the doors.

“I think many people instantly relate to what they’re seeing. The artworks all connect with this place, and people see and feel that right away – it’s wonderful watching people go away inspired or taking a piece home with them to enjoy forever.”

About the Ivy Box art gallery The Park Street gallery opened in 2015, housed in what was once the town’s butcher’s shop. The ancient walls and a dilapidated 1970s-80s extension were held together by climbing ivy and Virginia Creeper, giving the gallery a distinctive look. Upstairs rooms served as an atelier for gallery owner Lynda Hensman and other local artists.

Barbara McAteer

Lynda embarked on an extensive renovation of the property, preserving its unique characteristics whilst giving the building a new lease on life. It re-opened in Spring 2021, and the climbing plants were encouraged to grow back.

This stunning architecture is now home to a range of contemporary conceptual art by local and New Zealand artists. The collection is curated by Lynda Hensman, guided by the mantra of “art that’s created outside the square”.

134 Park Street, Queenstown Open Sunday to Thursday, 10am to 2pm Call Gemma for viewing by appointment 027 334 6861 theivybox.co.nz

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Sunday UFC Fight Night John Healy 3pm-6pm DJ Ribera 6pm - late

Saturday

Burgers, Beats & DJ Ribera

20% off all mains $10 chicken wings

$15 FOOD SPECIALS & $7 HOUSE BEERS, WINES & SPIRITS EVERY DAY Wednesday

Happy Hour 8-10pm $8 Spirits, $8 Wines & $8 Tap Beer

Tuesday

Hospo Night DJ MAD

Drink Specials all night and $6 Tacos

Open Thursday till Sunday with Nightly House DJs from 8pm-4am

Latin Party

with DJ Pirata

Wednesday

Friday

Thursday

Open Mic Night

Pizza Night

Live Music / DJ

from 9.30pm

Quiz from 7pm then Live Music

from 9.30pm

$7 Hotdogs 6-12pm

Monday

Sunday

Saturday

Free Chicken Wings

DJ MAD

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DJ Just Bill

Burger Night

from 9.30pm

OPEN FROM 4PM DAILY. FOOD SPECIALS WHILE STOCKS LAST Thursday to Sunday

Half price chicken wings!

3 - 5pm

Tuesday

$12 Classic Pizzas all day and night

Thursday

Wednesday

Saturday

Friday

Poker

Ultimate Killer Pool Comp Huge cash prizes 8pm start

$12 Espresso Martinis

6.30pm $12 Margaritas, $25 Pizza and Beer

Monday

Sunday

Live Sports on 12 TVs

Huge Singles Pool Comp Cash Prizes, 8pm Start

Live UFC + $12 Dark ‘N’ Stormy

+ $12 Cosmopolitans

Happy Hours!

Wednesday

Quiz Night is back!

Mon - Thu 5pm - 6pm Fri - Sun 4pm - 6pm 20% off on all tap beers, wines by the glass, house spirits & cocktail of the day

7pm start, free entry, 2 hours of fun, food & beverage voucher to be won.

Book early, spaces are limited and we fill up fast!

03 442 5444 or email info@lokalqt.co.nz

HAVE YOU JOINED OUR LOYALTY PROGRAM? TALK TO ONE OF OUR STAFF IN STORE TO FIND OUT MORE Daily

Happy Hour 4-6pm

Includes tap beers & frozen margaritas!

Daily

$20 Nacho Mondays

12-3pm

Wednesday

Tuesday

Monday

$16 Lunch Specials

$6 Taco Tuesdays

Wicked Chicken Wednesday $16 Fried Chicken

Thursday

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Je Marco Live from 8.30pm

Wednesday

John Healy Live from 8.30pm

Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

Brett & Mel Live from 9pm

Monday

Sunday

Dave Bell Live from 8.30pm

Trad Session Live from 5pm

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Famous $10 All day Breakfast

Happy hour 4-5pm

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$7.50 QMTBC/ Hivepass membership handles

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Thursday

$8 Pints $7.5 Spirits $8 Wines

Friday

Band Night Open Mic 5.30-8pm Night 6.30-9pm Sean Elle & Alex Music Tinker

Saturday

Saturdaze DJ LIVE

4-7pm DJ MITCH E.P

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Stein & Pizza Deal $32

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Tuesday

Thursday

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Karaoke & Open Mic Night from 9pm

Friday

Calico Upstairs

Dave Bell Upstairs 5pm-8pm

Saturday

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Live Music & DJs 5pm – late

Everyday

Sunday

Happy Hour Every Day 4pm - 6pm

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Happy Hour from 4pm - 6pm

Sunday

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Burger Mondays

5pm - Late, Live in the Beer Garden

$25 Burger’n’Beer Deal! 5pm Onwards

Local Dinner Offer $60.00 per person

Corona bucket $30, Wine $9, Tap Beer $9, Cocktails $14

2 Course Dinner Menu including a house wine or beer

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Wednesday

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9pm Start 2 Venues - 3 DJ’s Free Entry

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Very reasonable terms and rates. Onsite car parks, Heatpump. Available end of March.

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Remarkables Park The bottle store with something more

OPEN 7 DAYS: 9am - Late

Corner Tex Smith Lane & Hawthorne Drive, Frankton www.superliquor.co.nz | 03 442 9801 | info@slremarkables.co.nz

Shipping Containers for Sale and Lease plus Storage Options Ph 021 343 653

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Friday

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QUEENSTOWN DHARMA CENTRE, 12 LAKE ST TUE (20 Feb) @ 6:30pm, “Mindful Beginnings” with Grant Rix THU & FRI (22 - 23 Feb) @ 7pm, SAT & SUN (24 - 25 Feb) @9am, “Beyond Hope and Fear” with Bonni Ross Class details, times, costs, and dana, at www.dharmacentre.org.nz

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GOINGS ON ABOUT

Introduction to Yoga

This is a great way to introduce yourself to the practice of yoga. It helps teach the basic movements and breathing required before moving to a general yoga class. Cost for the programme is $95. Book online or call Alpine Health and Fitness on 03 450 9005.

EVENTS - MUSIC - ART THEATRE - AT THE GALLERIES

EVENTS Queenstown Home Show

Anyone interested in improving their home and garden will find local businesses at the annual Queenstown Home Show, keen to work with them to enhance their property. Locals are encouraged to bring any building and renovation specs and grab a coffee and wander through the show. There are over 100 different companies including builders, renovation experts, heating / cooling, furniture, bedding, investment opportunities, window treatments and plenty more. Talk to the experts, ask questions, compare ideas, research new products and get inspired! Entry adults $8, kids are free.

When: Friday 23 to Sunday, 25 February, 10am – 4pm Where: Queenstown Events Centre, Joe O’Connell Drive, Frankton

Ayrburn Noodle Markets

Celebrate the closing of Chinese New Year festivities at Ayrburn with the Noodle Markets on Saturday. The Dell will host a variety of food and wine vendors and traditional Chinese dancers from the Dunedin Senior Chinese Association Dance Group, along with the Joyee Hanfu Chinese Dance Group from Auckland, who will also be performing traditional Chinese dance.

The Otago Southland Chinese Association are sending a group of lion dancers to perform tradition lion dances to round out two weeks of fun to bring in The Year of The Dragon.

When: Saturday, 24 February, 4.30pm – 8pm Where: The Dell at Ayrburn, 1 Ayr Avenue, Arrowtown to Lakes Hayes Road

COMMUNITY Green Drinks: Walk & Talk at Bob’s Cove

This is the first Green Drinks for 2024 and combines getting outside and going for a walk, learning about biodiversity and conservation, catching up with likeminded folks and having a beverage to top it all off.

Partnering with Southern Lakes Sanctuary – the walk lasts an hour, on the Bob’s Cove Track to learn about the conservation efforts that Southern Lakes Sanctuary are working towards. After the walk, everyone will gather on the beach for a complimentary drink and some social time. AJ Hackett is providing FREE return transport from The Station Building in town. Tickets are $5 and are available at humantix or more information is on Sustainable Queenstown’s Facebook page.

When: Thursday, 22 February, 6pm – 8pm Where: Bob’s Cove

Queenstown and Wānaka Dog Walk

This will set tails wagging. A free event to enjoy a morning with other dog-lovers, local pet business stallholders, as well as fun competitions and giveaways. Prizes will be awarded for ‘best pimped out dog leash’, ‘best collar’, ‘best trick’ as well as the everpopular dog tag Bingo game. The walks are gentle strolls and an opportunity to meet fellow dog owners, and to treat pups to a social day out filled with plenty of scents to sniff. Dog owners must bring a lead for their pooch to be on at all times, and a disposable bag for their dog’s droppings.

When: Mondays and Wednesdays, 19 February to 6 March, 6pm to 7pm Where: Queenstown Event Centre Function Room, Joe O’Connell Drive, Frankton

Aotearoa Bike Challenge

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 23 February, Session times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm Where: Queenstown Event Centre tennis courts

Free Weekly Bike Repair Clinics

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, 24 February, 9am to 2pm Arrowtown Market and Wānaka Craft Market, Sunday 25, 10am to 2pm

PERFORMING ARTS & THEATRE Te Taiao, with pianist Mark Wilson

An invitation to step out of ourselves and into Te Taiao [The Environment], to be re-energised by the natural world. Legendary local Mark Wilson is a pianist who happens to be blind, and who sees the natural world through sound in sparkling bird song, in the trickling of a stream, or in the rustle of leaves on a tree. Mark has created a blend of recorded sounds, textural objects and his own compositions to deliver a quiet and reflective experience of the natural world. His photographs and musical responses reflect this sensory viewpoint as he seeks to record the beauty of a touch with nature. Project Taiao seeks to marry the worlds of music and the sounds of nature, to create an immersive and multisensory conversation weaving together sight, sound, space, and texture. Bring a soft seat to sit or lie on while taking in this meditative way of experiencing and responding to the natural world. Cost$25 and book online at Te Atamira.

When: Sunday, 25 February, 5pm -6pm Where: Te Atamira, Remarkables Park, Hawthorn Drive, Frankton

More events available at WHAT’S ON on the Queenstown App Download the Queenstown App today

Queenstown Dog Walk When: Saturday, 24 February, 10am – 12pm Where: Frankton Domain Wānaka Dog Walk When: Sunday, 25 February, 10am – 12pm Where: Station Park, 62 Wanaka Mount Aspiring Road

If you would like your show, event, exhibition or meeting promoted in Goings On drop me a line at davidgibbs@qmg.co.nz with the details

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BEGINNERS CHINESE

Protecting yourself from scams

RURAL EDUCATION

Chinese language.

www.reap.co.nz RURAL EDUCATION

A basic course for new starters to learn the

This 7 week course is for absolute beginners who have no previous Chinese language experience.

Join us to cover:

- What common scams look like

The course will cover: - Learning the basic principles of writing Chinese characters

- What to be aware of

- Learning the meaning behind Chinese characters and the journey of changes, from ancient to traditional

- How to protect yourself and your whanau from scammers

- Learning the philosophy of “Dao De Jing”

Please bring a notebook along to class.

6pm - 7pm

Tutor: Yuxin Liu

$50 per person for the 7 weeks.

Terrace Junction Boardroom

www.reap.co.nz

Wednesdays 13, 20, 27 MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24 APRIL

1092 Frankton Road

FRANKTON

Coffee, tea and biscuits provided.

Friday 1 MARCH

10am - 11.30am

Te Atamira Puawai Space Dart House, 12 Hawthorne Drive FRANKTON

www.reap.co.nz

Hear from the NZ Police & ASB Bank. Suitable for all ages.

FREE OF CHARGE

For more information, or to enrol please phone Southern REAP on 0800 111 117 or email info@reap.co.nz

For more information, or to enrol in this class please phone Southern REAP on 0800 111 117 or email info@reap.co.nz

Southern REAP Inc

Southern REAP Inc

Financial Wellbeing Workshops Join us for free, friendly and informative workshops. In person or online.

Everyday Money Tips

IMPLEMENTING THE

“TREATY OF WAITANGI” INTO YOUR WORKPLACE

Week 1: Tuesday 5 March 12-1pm - ASB, Queenstown

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6-7pm - Online session

Gain an insight into our unique cultural history with this introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi workshop.

Learn simple ideas to help you manage money with confidence and stay on track with your money goals.

This programme will cover several aspects of Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Aotearoa New Zealand’s founding document:

Getting Savvy with Savings

- Powhiri - Learn about how our creation stories have determined our tikanga, the story of Atua.

Week 2: Tuesday 12 March

- Mana whenua - The Ngai Tahu migration story and the histories relevant to this area.

12-1pm - ASB, Queenstown

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6-7pm - Online session

- Te Tikiti - Understand the timeline leading to the signing and the immediate and long term impacts.

We’ll help you get clear on your savings goals and how to achieve them.

- Te Mamae - You’ll be taken through what intergenerational trauma looks like and the consequences of it.

Borrow Smart & Pay Off Debt

- Tangata Tiriti - Significant impacts for Maori and all New Zealanders and how the legislation impacts how we work.

Week 3: Tuesday 19 March 12-1pm - ASB, Queenstown

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6-7pm - Online session

Get practical tips on getting debt free faster and how to be smart with your borrowing.

Tuesday 26 MARCH

Presented by Darren Rewi Original document pictured below - Te Tiriti o Waitangi

9am - 3pm

First Home Buyers Journey Week 4: Tuesday 26 March 12-1pm - ASB, Queenstown

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6-7pm - Online session

We’ll step through the home buying process, giving tips and ideas that will help you into your first home.

12-1pm (bring your lunch & learn) sessions will be held at ASB, Shop 47, Five Mile Centre, 20 Grant Road, Queenstown 6-7pm - Online sessions, you will be sent a link to access the session.

Come to one or attend all sessions, the choice is yours.

To register please phone Southern REAP: 0800 111 117 or email: info@reap.co.nz

$45 pp (including a light lunch & tea and coffee).

Te Atamira - Puawai Space Dart House 12 Hawthorne Drive FRANKTON A light lunch and tea & coffee provided.

REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL. Please phone Southern REAP on 0800 111 117 or email info@reap.co.nz to enrol.

Southern REAP Inc

enquiries@reap.co.nz

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- WHAKATIPU -

My Life Story

by Sue Fea

JOANNE CONROY

A woman who gets the job done A life of governance and community service started at 16 years old for sixth generation West Coaster Joanne Conroy – a woman who gets the job done.

These natural tendencies would eventually lead to a life in business and property management where her talents were quickly recognised, and a senior governance role within St John’s.

Growing up in Greymouth, Joanne’s dad was a fisherman, and the family frequented their baches at Jackson Bay. “I just remember the freedom growing up on the Coast. I don’t remember the rain,” Joanne says. “We’d make huts in the bush, go fishing in the dinghy. We’d be gone for six to eight hours before anyone became a bit concerned that we weren’t home for tea,” she grins.

Fresh blue cod, crayfish and whitebait were plentiful around the family table and while her dad owned a wholesale fish company Joanne and sister Lynn (Cain) would be roped in to work. “We’d go during our school lunchbreak and count oysters into pottles for which we got a cream bun and pottle of yoghurt.”

A strong U18 West Coast representative basketballer and netballer, trips to compete, including to Australia, got her time off at Grey High School.

At 16, Joanne became secretary and treasurer of the Kotueku Surf Club. “I did it for the good-looking boys initially, then to help the community.”

However, it was as a winner of the local Seddon Memorial Medal for which she’s most famous in Greymouth. “We sat a day-long exam before high school, and I won the girls’ medal. Funnily enough, people still remember that. I was on the front page of the paper.”

On her 1981 OE to the States, Joanne and a friend travelled with a former Greymouth exchange student, Kathy Evison, who became a famous American actress, starring in SeaQuest and Beverly Hills 90210. “It was a big adventure for a couple of West Coast girls. I’ve since been to see her in her Beverly Hills home.”

Back home a lack of enthusiasm for diving saw Joanne quit marine biology at Canterbury Uni after one year and work in Queenstown hospitality while studying extramurally.

She managed Able to Signs then became the first assistant manager of O’Connell’s Pavilion when it opened in 1987, quickly taking over as manager, in her mid-20s.

Joanne then joined MacProperty, managing the district council’s property portfolio and in 2003 set up her own company, Lakes Property Services, contractor to the council, which became APL Property. She owned that until 2016.

Joanne Conroy

“There were a lot of controversies to deal with looking after the council properties. Squatters had to be moved on, one I had to evict from under the Shotover Bridge,” she says. “Another guy was living in a cave on Skyline Hill.

You had to be thick skinned. Housing shortages are not new.”

Her business won Chamber of Commerce Best Service Business Award two years running and also Best New Business, in the mid-2000s.

Somehow, she and husband Danny juggled raising three kids, Joanne also finding time early on to chair Queenstown Plunket and serve as secretary of St Joseph’s PTA before Marty Black invited her to join the local St John Ambulance committee in 2005. “I became chair of the South Island Regional Trust Board of St John and sat on and chaired various national committees.”

First an Officer, Queen Elizabeth II even recognised her skills, appointing her as a Commander of the Order of St John in 2018. That same year she became a JP. The years after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake had been tough and in her senior South Island volunteer role Joanne was pumping out 15 hours a week, also running her business. “We had a lot of building to do, and money issues.

Many of our buildings were deemed earthquake prone,” she says. “You just have to be organised. You can’t procrastinate. You’ve got to keep focusing and make decisions on your feet.”

On a lighter note, Marty met then Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae at an investiture about 2009, casually inviting him to officiate at a Queenstown ambulance blessing. “Marty got in the poo for not going through the official channels,” grins Joanne. “Vanessa van Uden (Area Committee) and I were on our hands and knees in the toilets scrubbing the floors in our posh frocks because he and his wife were coming.”

After selling APL Joanne became its contractor doing council work until joining the Whakatipu Wildlife Trust as part-time executive officer in 2021, conservation and the outdoors in her West Coast blood.

She’s been deputy chair of Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust for almost nine years, served on the Citizen’s Advice Bureau Board, is chair of Sky City Queenstown Community Trust and sits on various regional and national boards, including Quotable Value.

Joanne being invested as a Commander of the order of St John by then Chancellor of St John Dr Steve Evans in 2018

“I don’t think I will ever retire properly, although we’ve just become Grey Nomads,” she says. “We’re absolutely blessed to live here, tramping and walking. If you’re feeling a bit down just look at the mountains.”

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WALLETS | CARDHOLDERS: • YAGE SHAO – WALLET • JOSEPH HURNDELL – WALLET • CAROLE COOPER WALLET • GREEN SMIGGLE WALLET WITH SOCCER BALLS ON front • JACK TUCKER – WALLET • BLACK AND GREEN ‘MANHATTAN PASSAGE’ BRAND WALLET • EMMA SMITH – WALLET • KATHERINE ROSETTI – WALLET • LOUIS ALLERTON -WALLET • EVE MABLY CARDHOLDER • DAISY TAYLOR – CARDHOLDER PHONES: • JESSICA MIFSUD, PHONE • GOOGLE PIXEL PHONE IN BLACK CASE • BLUE REDMI PHONE • MICHAEL WRIGHT – PHONE • OFF WHITE COLOURED SAMSUNG PHONE IN BLACK and clear case JEWELLERY: • JBL EARBUDS IN BLACK CASE • PANDORA NECKLACE WITH CIRCULAR PENDANT • SILVER NECKLACE WITH ENVELOPE PENDANT AND PHOTO enclosed, located in Arrowtown.

• SILVER RING WITH 3 VERTICAL BARS ON front • STROPS, CROSSBAR AND TOW BALL HITCH DROP pin OTHER: • CAP – THE CRAYZ, GOAT HERDERS • SILVER AND CUBIC ZIRCONIA TENNIS BRACELET • SMALL BLUE BACKPACK WITH TELESCOPE, SUNGLASSES AND board game • GO PRO BLACK 7, LOCATED AT AIRPORT

For Sale FIREWOOD FOR SALE: PREMIUM SEASONED PINE. $100 per cubic meter. Free delivery around Queenstown / Arrowtown. Contact Andrew 0210416912.

For Rent CONTAINER FOR LEASE; 20FT, A1 GRADE. ARROWTOWN location.

Affordable storage option, available now. $260 + gst per month. Call Nick on 021 530 000

FLOORMAZING TILING SERVICES • COMERCIAL TILING • Residential Tiling • Renovations. Ceramic and tile installation. Kitchen, Bathroom, Splashback, Waterproof, Underfloor heating. Free quote! 0274371901 | floormazing@hotmail.com EASY ADMIN - INVITING LOCAL BUSINESS, WE do: PAYROLL, XERO/ MYOB, GST, CASHFLOW, AR&AP, INVOICING. Office Management & Consultancy. hello@easyadmin.co.nz | 0210 823 7381 KUNG FU IN QUEENSTOWN - LEARN MARTIAL Arts! Taught by a trainer of 17yrs. Chans Martial Arts - https://www.chansmartialarts. com/ Every Tuesday: Children (5yr+) 5-5:45pm ($10 per class), Adults (13yr+) 6-7:30pm ($15 per class). Location: KingsView School. 14 Yewlett Crescent, Frankton. Contact Matt: 027 362 5072

Community WHAKATIPU BEEKEEPERS SUPPORTING LOCAL BEEKEEPERS WITH SHARING knowledge, mentoring and maintaining best ractice. Most importantly a group of likeminded individuals who love bees. Meeting regularly, for more info or to join us whakatipubeekeepers@gmail.com NEW TO THE AREA OR GOT MORE time on your hands & looking to give back to your community? Altrusa International Qtwn is looking for volunteers just like you to join our women’s charitable & service org. supporting our local community. Want to know more? Email: president.queenstown@altrusa.org.nz or message us on Facebook.com/ AltrusaQueenstown

Everything Else ASPIRING CONVERSATIONS 2024! JOIN KEY THINKERS IN a rich array of current, controversial and downright interesting subjects. Book Now festivalofcolour.co.nz ARGENTINE TANGO - BRAND NEW SIX WEEKS beginner lessons starting 7th March. Every Thursdays from 7.30 -9.30pm. Te Atamira Remarks Park. Early bird $90pp (normal price $130pp from 1st March) limited spaces. Contact Echo 0211727205 / Facebook Tango ZQN GREEN DRINKS IS BACK: WALK & TALK at Bobs Cove with Southern Lakes Sanctuary includes a walk to learn about the trusts conservation efforts before a complimentary drink and some social time on the beach.

Thursday 22 Feb at 6pm. Free transport from Queenstown is available. Go to Sustainable Queenstown’s Facebook page for more.

Accommodation ROOM TO LET FOR FEMALE FLATMATE. CURRENTLY, 1 male and 1 female and Ed the border collie. He loves walks. Remarkables Cres in Frankton. $300.00p.w. inc rent, power, internet, & firewood. Please call Matt of 027 260-1229 PARKING SPACE NEEDED FOR A SELF-CONTAINED CARAVAN with a professional cruisy mature lady and cat tucked inside, short or long term.

Happy to pay for space and power if available. Work in Frankton but open to any options in Q. call/text:027-7056500.

ROOM TO LET FURNISHED, AVAILABLE MARCH TO end of May in a family home. Text 0273381991

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Ben Lomond Vertical Kilometre Podium 2024. Photos: Maunga Media

Athletes shine at 2024 Shotover Moonlight

By Paul Taylor

A strong field of more than 400 runners from 16 different countries took on the various gut-busting runs at the Shotover Moonlight Marathon, held on Queenstown’s Ben Lomond Station over weekend.

On Friday, Auckland-based Toby Batchelor defended his New Zealand title winning the Ben Lomond Vertical Kilometre in an astounding 56 minutes and one second, ahead of Scotland’s Ross Gollan.

Batchelor doubled-down on his Friday Vertical Kilometre victory with another title, winning the Half Marathon distance in a time of 1hr 29mins 44secs.

Queenstown’s Hannah Wall recovered from a recent injury to claim the women’s title in 1hr 54mins 46secs.

The 10km Trail Run was won by UK runner Ru Campbell in 44mins 5secs and Mary Searl, of Australia, in 54mins 48secs.

The up-hill only race starts from near the Ben Lomond Station woolshed at Moke Lake, and climbs to the summit of Ben Lomond. That’s a climb of over 1200 vertical metres in just 3.9km.

“The response we’ve received from new and returning athletes is absolutely awesome, the weather conditions were fantastic, and the calibre of runners across all events was exceptional,” event co-director Antz Longman said.

Kate Morrision of Lyttelton secured the women’s title in 1hr 5mins 11secs.

Batchelor and Morrison secured positions to attend the World Skyrunning Championships later this year in Spain.

“As a family run event it’s pretty special for us to all work together and give runners the chance to experience running through a working merino station and enjoy the spectacular high country landscapes.”

Saturday saw the long distance events take place, with the legendary course of the Shotover Moonlight Mountain Marathon again challenging a range of runners.

The challenge of putting on events like this is not lost on the Foster family, which manages the station.

Daniel Trevana, from Bright in Australia, won in 5hrs 10 mins, ahead of John Sharrock from Queenstown in 5hrs 22mins. Aussie Charmaine Salvage won the women’s race in 7hrs dead.

The Moonlight Ultra event overall was won by Jérémy Marie, of New Caledonia, in 7hrs 39mins and the the women’s race by Alexandra’s Hannah Presswood in 8hrs 54mins.

French runner Theo Rousselet took out the 30km Adventure Run in 3hrs 5mins, leading from the start, finishing ahead of Alexandra’s Tanya Copeland, who finished second overall and first female in a time of 3hrs 41mins.

Toby Batchelor, winner of the Ben Lomond Vertical Kilometre

“It’s a big effort for us to coordinate the marshalls, course logistics and trail maintenance to deliver an event across such varied terrain,” event codirector Hamish Foster said.

“We’re fortunate to have had fantastic continued support from a range of local individuals, businesses without which the event wouldn’t be possible.”

Next year’s Shotover Moonlight events will take place on the 14 and 15 February.

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

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Crowne Plaza Queenstown We are looking for a Barista to join our team. Please see below for a brief summary of the job.

The role • Full-time • Make coffees and other similar beverages as part of our breakfast and dinner service

Requirements

• Previous barista experience • Flexibility for rotating shifts • Minimum 6 months commitment

Benefits

• Competitive rate • Free duty meals • Enhanced leave benefits including birthday leave • Food and beverage discounts

Come and join our dynamic team and discover all that we have to offer!

To apply please send your CV to zqnbs.hr@ihg.com

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Ph: 03 409 2800 Queenstown Resort College delivers enquiries@qmg.co.nz business x.co.nz management diploma programmesjobfi (level 6) with a lens on both the Hospitality and Adventure Tourism industry. We are currently recruiting for tutors to commence teaching in the April 2024 term. If you have a strong background in tourism and the application of key operational concepts and / or sustainable tourism, we would be interested in hearing from you. Tutor positions are initially fixed term for 13 weeks, which coincides with the term length.

To apply for the above position, please send a CV & brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience to laura.wolahan@qrc.ac.nz

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Client Care Coordinator

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).

The successful candidate must have a natural ability to listen to clients and learn about their needs, provide a high level of service and be well organised.

The ability to speak clearly and personably with clientele and display patience and composure in all communications is essential. You must have a professional phone manner, the ability to multi-task under pressure and a flexible approach.

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Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills Good computer literacy, including data management Accurate and fast data entry skills Clearly spoken Strong team player who can multi task Caring and empathetic nature Ability to maintain a consistently high level of professionalism

Please note only candidates with current NZ or Australian work rights will be considered for this position. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Specsavers as a business is constantly expanding, both in New Zealand and abroad and the opportunities to expand your knowledge base and develop a career have never looked better. We pride ourselves on providing the foundation for exciting, long-term careers – a home where your previous retail and customer service expertise will be truly valued and you’ll be given the opportunity to thrive.

Due to continued growth, our store in Queenstown are seeking an Optical Assistant to join their team. You will have the opportunity to work in a modern, progressive, fast paced practice where providing exceptional customer service is at the forefront of everything we do.

You will be involved in all aspects of our customer’s optometric journey from using high-tech pre-testing equipment to dispensing from our range of up to date, fashion forward, excellent quality frames. You’ll work to healthcare guidelines (as well as our own high standards), give good clear advice because of your love for fashion and styling, and provide a great experience at every opportunity which exceed our customers expectations.

To secure this role you will need previous experience as either an optical assistant or have a strong background in a retail environment. You will have fantastic organisation and communication skills, able to work effectively in a team, and thrive on working at a fast pace.

What's in it for you? Well not only will you be working for a multi award winning retailer but you will also be offered the following • develop your technical skill-set within Optical •

Have the chance to work with fantastic, well known brands with more than 1,000 frame styles and colours

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A supportive culture that can be felt throughout our organisation, wherever you are

How to apply: If you want a meaningful role in which you can make a long term impact, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for, please apply instore or via dir.queenstown.nz@specsavers.com with an up to date resume.

Please note due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advanced for your interest in Specsavers.

This is a rewarding role where you can help to make a difference in people's lives.

If you would like to join our team, email faye@audiologysouth.co.nz and remember to submit your CV and a cover letter. www.audiologysouth.co.nz

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

You need experience in a leadership role, a can-do attitude, and a passion for giving the best service in town!

LCQ required, Duty Manager certificate preferred but not essential.

We offer: • Roster flexibility with regularly rostered consecutive days • Career development and growth opportunities • Discounted bar/food tab • Our staff and franchise culture is something we pride ourselves on, birthday presents, staff gatherings, and a family-type atmosphere are essential to us at Lone Star.

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ROOM ATTENDANTS QT Queenstown & Rydges Queenstown has an excellent opportunity for room attendants to join our friendly team.

You must be committed to delivering the highest standard of presentation, cleanliness and guest experience that QT Queenstown/ Rydges Queenstown has to offer.

Please apply to kim_haynes@evt.com if this is the dream job you have been waiting for.

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Opportunity for a dedicated leader to join a high performing team and lead by example delivering exceptional instore experiences for customers while motivating, inspiring, and developing our team to achieve targets and reach their highest potential.

Full-time 35-50hrs/wk to join great team in unique garden setting at Rakau, 170 Arthurs Point Rd, Arthurs Point

• Experience in retail management • Excellent communication skills • Store time management & organizational skills • Exceptional leadership & training skills • Ideal applicant will have a strong interest in snow, skate & street wear

Role incl assist. Manager, ordering, food prep, dough making, pizza making, calzone and other cabinet food, FOH, barista and gaining Duty Managers licence if not already gained, general duties. 3-5 years exp $30/hr plus bonus.

Please send CV to tony@koia.co.nz

If this sounds like you then apply today by sending us your CV and cover letter: alex@boardertown.co.nz boardertown.co.nz/work-with-us

RETAIL ASSISTANT PART/CASUAL Must work weekends Requirements: • Great Customer Service • Work well in a team • Good time management • Good English Please phone Lara 0274 808 804 or email thegoldnuggetarrowtown@gmail.com

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

• Chef De Partie • Commis Chef • Kitchen Hand

Email your CV to courtney@gantleystavern.co.nz

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.

DUTY MANAGERS & FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF FULL TIME 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.

Housekeepers Wanted We are looking for: Kitchen rockstars of all levels.

Plus a senior chef wanting to bring their energy and knowledge to the kitchen team.

Full time and part time positions available.

If this sounds like a bit of you then drop us an email manager@thefarmhouse.kiwi

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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

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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We are looking for a Food and Beverage Attendant to join our team. Please see below for a brief summary of the job.

The role

WE'RE HIRING! WORK AT AN AWARD WINNING LUXURY HOTEL IN THE HEART OF QUEENSTOWN Join the team at New Zealand’s ultimate collection of luxury accommodation; Eichardt's Private Hotel and The Spire.

We're looking for confident and passionate people to be a key part of creating unique and meaningful experiences for our exclusive guests.

VACANCIES INCLUDE: HOUSEKEEPERS MAINTENANCE MANAGER We can offer permanent & casual roles, with competitive hourly rates, and a sociable environment.

We can provide full training and career-growth opportunities.

• Full-time • Set, clear, and reset tables as part of breakfast and dinner service

Requirements • Previous food and beverage experience • Flexibility for rotating shifts • Minimum 6 months commitment

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Come and join our dynamic team and discover all that we have to offer!

To apply please send your CV to zqnbs.hr@ihg.com

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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.

Rates of pay are from $23-30 per hour, depending on experience, the role & commitment.

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

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If you're ready to live life in the fast lane, possess some mechanical knowledge, and have a burning desire for adventure, then come and join our team of adrenaline junkies!

Staff meals, coffee, uniform & discounts are included. We are looking for both full time/30+ hours & part time staff.

For entry level Jet boat drivers, we have a training program, so a two-year fixed term contract will apply.

We are Accredited Employers

KJet thrill customers year-round, so this full-time position will include weekend and public holiday work.

For more information on the roles, responsibilities, to register your interest, or apply, you can send your CV and Cover Letter to pj@peoplelikeus.co.nz

Applications close 10 March 2024.

For more information and to apply please email your CV to brett@kjet.co.nz

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LAKES WEEKLY |BULLETIN Ph: 03 409 2800 | enquiries@qmg.co.nz jobfix.co.nz | 20 February 2024 - 26 February 2024 Ph: 03 409 2800 enquiries@qmg.co.nz jobfix.co.nz We are looking for staff for our busy cafe.

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Pizza Chef/ Barista 30+ hrs/week to join great team in unique garden setting at Rakau, 170 Arthurs Point Rd, Arthurs Point Role incl food prep, dough making, pizza making, calzone and other cabinet food, FOH, barista and gaining Duty Managers licence if not already gained, cleaning, wood chopping, gardening, general duties. 1-2 years exp $28.50/hr plus bonus.

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Carpenters (2nd and 3rd year apprentices) and Laborers wanted for immediate start.

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Must be NZ resident or have a current work visa.

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