Twenty years ago, the very first Winter Pride, then known as Gay Ski Week, began in Queenstown. At that time, legalised same-sex marriage in New Zealand was still over a decade away, highlighting just how much has changed since then. Queenstown’s Pride Festival has witnessed significant social change over the years, including several name changes and ownership transitions. Last September, we took over the leadership, and we are thrilled to have the assistance of previous owner and community advocate, Sally Woods, whose passion and dedication helped shape the festival into what it is today. For 2024, we’re excited to introduce some new elements, especially with the return of the beloved Pride in the Park and a host of more laid-back social events on the calendar.
This year, with more than 50 events spread over 11 days, Winter Pride is bigger and better than ever. We’re thrilled to welcome new talent from around the world to be a part of the festival, bringing fresh energy and excitement to the shows, dining events, and other festivities. We’ve partnered with new venues and producers to create a diverse lineup that includes new shows, events that are free, and activities that are suitable for the whole community.
Since becoming directors, we’ve been incredibly fortunate to receive broad community support, even in these challenging times for event organisers. Queenstown’s unique sense of community ensures that our guests feel safe and welcome throughout the festival. In a world that’s increasingly divided, many of our guests are amazed at how acceptance and openness are so ‘normal’ in Queenstown, especially when tolerance is sadly regressing elsewhere.
For many of those who will be in Queenstown this week, Winter Pride is the one time of year when they feel true freedom and love from a supportive community. That’s why we’ve brought back more community events like Pride in the Park, even though it’s expensive to put on. Its return speaks to the heart of the festival, and we couldn’t be more excited.
I’m so proud of Queenstown’s businesses and the amazing community volunteers who have come together to make this year’s festival possible. Without their support, none of this would have come together—thank you!
Winter Pride kicks off later this week and runs until Sunday, 1 September. From ski days and drag shows to games nights, dining experiences, and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone. We would love to see Queenstown locals join in the fun, make new friends, and share a laugh.
Winter Pride is one of Queenstown’s keynote festivals, contributing millions to its economic and cultural vibrancy. We’re incredibly proud to be taking Winter Pride into its next phase, and we don’t take that responsibility lightly. There’s plenty to learn over the next couple of weeks, but for now - let’s party, Queenstown! Sam Coulthard and Odette Rose, Co-Directors, Winter Pride
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Indian Independence Day was celebrated by more than 150 people at the Lake Hayes Pavilion on Sunday, organised by the Bhartiya Samaj Queenstown Charitable Trust. Pictured are, from left, Mahesh Mewara, Amit Sethi, Queenstown Lakes Mayor Glyn Lewers, Poonam Sethi, Bhartiya Samaj president Mangal Behal, Marveli Mongia with Siyaansh, and Ritu Sharma
Parking stand off
Is Queenstown Lakes District Council about to lose the use of up to a quarter of its downtown security cameras?
As widespread frustration bubbles among locals and the business community over QLDC’s strict parking enforcement, private building owners are considering a radical move.
They could demand QLDC remove the cameras it has installed on their buildings, if council contractor Cougar Security continues to use them to dish out tickets for minor parking infractions, such as drivers briefly stopping to drop off passengers.
A Queenstown business manager, who Lakes Weekly have agreed not to name, says that’s one tactic if their pleas for a softer approach continue to fall on deaf ears.
“Building owners were asked to put cameras on their buildings to help with town security,” he says.
“This goes back to four years ago, when there were quite a number of assaults in town, so the owners agreed to help. They allowed the cameras to be installed and they are powered by the buildings.
“But they are now being used by Cougar Security to monitor parking and loading zones. They’ve basically taken a zero tolerance approach and if there’s a hint on non-compliance, then whack, you’re stuck with a $60 fine. It has effectively become a revenue generator for council.”
QLDC confirms it has 203 cameras in the downtown area, some for crime prevention and some for parking enforcement. There are 50 on buildings not owned by the council.
The business manager is now canvassing other downtown businesses about their experiences with parking enforcement over the past six months. He’s asked QLDC to relax its policy for a number of general cases, such as drivers with elderly passengers, or drivers who only stop briefly to drop off passengers, or to check signs, or make U-turns, or for other reasonable reasons.
“It sucks for the individuals who get the tickets for minor mistakes and it just creates a bad atmosphere around the town for locals and for tourists. If you’re from Australia and you’re picking up some skis for the family or dropping them off to go shopping, you don’t know Queenstown’s parking rules and you’re not going to say it was a great place to visit if you’ve been
pinged with three or four parking fines.”
A council spokesman says QLDC takes an approach to parking enforcement it considers reasonable and in line with QLDC’s Enforcement Strategy and Prosecution Policy.
“A wide range of users (visitors, locals and commercial operators) need to use CBD parking on a daily basis and expect Council to enforce the rules to ensure adequate turnover,” QLDC’s spokesman says. “When enforced consistently, everyone who needs to use the spaces can do so.”
On cameras, the spokesman says QLDC appreciates the ongoing support from private landlords on the CCTV network, which are important to security and can support the work of NZ Police.
“Should any want to renegotiate or amend the arrangements, we’ll actively work to find a solution that suits all involved. To date, Council has received no direct requests to do so.”
He confirms Cougar does not receive a percentage of the fines and is not incentivised in any way for ticket numbers. “Council’s focus is on accuracy of infringements,” he says, “not the amount of them.”
Following community consultation in January, a revised parking strategy is due to be presented to councillors soon. Until then, QLDC will continue to monitor and enforce national legislation and the QLDC Traffic and Parking Bylaw.
“We appreciate no one likes getting a parking ticket but restrictions around our district are there for very important reasons. These include protecting the safety of pedestrians, bikers and all other road users, maintaining an equitable flow of available spaces in our townships throughout each day, protecting spaces for those with accessibility issues, enabling local businesses and individuals to load/unload goods, and providing dedicated spaces for licensed taxis (who pay a permit for use of taxi ranks) and buses.”
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Robinson and Hadley crowned national champs
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Queenstowners dominated at the New Zealand Giant Slalom National Championships held at Coronet Peak over the weekend.
Global ski racing superstar Alice Robinson, 22, was crowned women’s champ on Friday for the second year running. Then on Saturday, 20-year-old Sam Hadley took the men’s national GS title for the first time in his career.
“It feels great, it was tricky conditions today and I was pretty nervous before my first run because we were racing on The Hurdle, it’s a difficult slope and we were racing for the National title,” Hadley says.
“It’s a pretty insane feeling [racing down The Hurdle], especially today starting from the top, you carry more speed into it, there’s a lot of terrain and it happens pretty fast.”
The Giant Slalom course differed slightly from previous years, with the athletes starting at the top of the Coronet Express on the M1, before taking a big left hand bend and rolling over into the formidable Hurdle, widely recognised as one of the steepest GS slopes in the Southern Hemisphere. Hadley had a blinder of a first run (51.91) and an even quicker second (50.32) for a combined 1.42.23, and ultimately took the national title by an impressive -1.49 ahead of second place finisher Sam Woods of Auckland. William Cashmore rounded out the National Title podium in third.
The FIS race attracted a hugely competitive field with 75 men representing 18 nations, although only the Kiwis could contest the NZ title. Hadley was 11th overall, with Australian Harry Laidlaw winning in 1.38.66 combined. Robinson, meanwhile, won both the national title and the overall race, with 50.37 and 53.45 for a combined 1.43.82. Piera Hudson (Hawkes Bay, 28) finished second in the national champs and third place overall, just one hundredth of a second behind second place finisher Janine Maechler of Switzerland. Ruby Fullerton (Nelson, 18) rounded out the NZ women’s podium in third.
“It’s good to be able to race here [at Coronet Peak] and take the National Champs title, it’s always really special and a nice way to start my season off,” Robinson says.
“It’s great to be able to compete at home and it’s great for the younger kids to be able to watch a race like this in person too.”
On Sunday, Mikayla Smyth (Auckland, 19) and Alec Jackson (Tutukaka, 19) were crowned the 2024 New Zealand Slalom National Champions, also at Coronet Peak.
Hadley was second in the men’s race and also won the NZ Alpine National overall trophy. Jesse Mutton (Rotorua, 18) was third, also winning the junior men’s overall trophy.
In the women’s race, Hudson was second, and won the women’s overall, while Wānaka 16-year-old Mathilda Watterson was third, winning the junior overall.
Meanwhile, over at The Remarkables on Saturday, Rocco Jamieson (Wānaka, 18) won the first stop of the 2024 FIS Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) Snowboard Slopestyle series.
Finley Melville Ives (Wānaka, 18) also snagged himself a podium finish, taking second place in the men’s freeski category, and putting down the single most technical trick of the comp, a double corked 1260 mute grab.
An incredible 95 athletes representing 11 nations competed on the Big Line at The Remarkables, with Youth Olympic Games medallists and World Cup athletes in the mix.
Next stop is Cardrona Alpine Resort for the ANC snowboard and freeski events, as part of the 2024 Winter Games NZ programme, which runs from this Friday, 23 August to 8 September.
Sam Hadley on his way to his first national Giant Slalom title. Photo: Snow Sports NZ
The first major subdivision on the northern side of Queenstown’s Ladies Mile finally has the planning green light.
Around 370 homes will be built on the 15.6 hectares of land beneath Slope Hill, opposite Queenstown Country Club. They will include duplexes, terraces, apartments and potentially some standalone housing.
Glenpanel Development’s Mark Tylden says he hopes the first residents could be moving in within a year, following an eight-year planning battle to get resource consent.
The project was approved by an independent panel under the COVID-19 Recovery Fast-Track consenting.
“We’re pretty pleased that we’ve got a subdivision consent,” Tylden says. “It has taken a long time, eight years from our first SHA [Special Housing Area] application, and you can make some inferences about the housing crisis from that.
Flint’s Park gets the go ahead
by Paul Taylor
“Now we move on to the detailed design for the horizontal infrastructure, get that through engineering approval, and hopefully with joy and good fortune start construction this summer.”
Tylden says the sizing of the stormwater system will be the key element in determining the final layout and where the different types of housing will be situated.
“The plan variation envisages duplexes, terraces and apartments. We’re trying to include standalone housing because it’s still the most affordable type, but we’ll just have to see whether we can get that across the line and still meet the density requirements.”
The majority of the housing will be on the flat fields on Ladies Mile, with a T-junction access to the State Highway 6, between Stalker roundabout and the planned Howard’s Drive roundabout. There’ll also be a mixed-use precinct surrounding the heritage building Glenpanel Homestead, towards the hill, including homes, shops, health facilities and public open spaces.
Properties are likely to be turn-key, rather than self-build, although the developer might sell off some super lots to other property companies. It’s too early to say what the prices will be.
Glenpanel Development’s other Ladies Mile project, Flint’s Park West, up to
315 homes on 18.4ha of land closer to Stalker roundabout, was also referred by the Minister for the fast-track process but then rejected by the first panel, so will not progress.
Under the first Flint’s Park application through the SHA process, the developer had agreed to gift 10% of the lots to the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust. But the delays and planning battles mean that now won’t be the case.
“We’ve incurred a whole bunch more costs since then. We literally can’t afford to go giving away land for free. The development contributions have gone up, the cost of developing land is very high now.”
Tylden says the company is, however, happy to work with the housing trust to find away of including community housing, without passing the cost onto other purchasers.
“Our main aim is to still try and hit the market with a product that people can afford to get in to,” Tylden says.
While Flint’s Park has jumped through the planning hoops over the years, Queenstown Lakes District Council has separately pushed to rezone the whole of Ladies Miles from rural to residential, allowing for up to 2,400 homes with a density of 40 units per hectare.
A masterplan was adopted back in June 2022 and the final recommendation on the plan change is expected to be made to Minister for the Environment Penny Simmonds soon.
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An artist’s impression of the neighbourhood at street level
CRIMELINE
Attempted break in and threatening bus drivers
A 40-year-old man of no fixed abode has been remanded in custody until 7 October after causing trouble at Remarkables Park Shopping Centre just before 5pm on Saturday, 10 August. Constable Amanda Shute says after attempting to get into a locked vehicle the man then went to a nearby bus stop and threatened two bus drivers. He pleaded guilty in the Queenstown District Court to two charges of speaking threateningly and one of unlawfully interfering with a motor vehicle and the judge remanded him in custody for sentencing. Police investigations were continuing in relation to further charges connected to other offending.
Repeat disqualified driver
A 39-year-old Queenstown male driver was stopped by Police in Frankton at 6.35pm, on Monday, 12 August, just three days after he’d been disqualified from driving. The vehicle was impounded, and the driver charged with driving while disqualified. He is due to appear in the Queenstown District Court on 6 September.
Warrant
check produces bag of cannabis
A routine stop for an expired warrant of fitness at 10.40am on Saturday, 10 August, saw a local 46-year-old man charged with possession of cannabis plant. Shute says Police smelt cannabis in the vehicle and a search located a sandwich bag of cannabis inside. The man will appear in the Queenstown District Court on 19 August.
Late night drink driving
A 20-year-old Queenstown woman allegedly blew 692mcg/l after she was stopped by Police driving on Turner Street at 4.16am on Friday, 9 August, Shute says. The woman’s driving licence was suspended for 28 days and she was charged with driving with a breath alcohol level over 400mcg/l breath. She will appear in the Queenstown District Court on 6 September.
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LOST & FOUND
UNCLAIMED ITEMS SITTING AT THE Police Station, at 11 Camp Street, this week include:
WALLETS
- CHEN NING – WALLET
- CAILUM WANT – WALLET
TECH | PHONES | CAMERA’S
- IPHONE IN CLEAR CASE, photo of couple on the beach holding a ball thrower
- TECNO PHONE, BLUE IN black case
- MOTOROLA PHONE, SMOKY BLUE in clear case
- SAMSUNG WITH #1167 ON rear and a Bee card
- SAMSUNG PHONE- DAIN REYNOLDS – found at the ski fields
- SAMSUNG GALAXY S10, BLUE in black case, French - found at the ski fields
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- EARBUDS AND AIR PODS – numerous - found at the ski fields
- MOKI EARBUDS IN BLACK charging case
- CAMERA, PANASONIC, RED, ASIAN owner, found at the Airport
- WHITE INSTA 360 CAMERA ¬- found at the ski fields
JEWELLER | WATCHES
- PANDORA BRACELET, 2 CHARMS, silver
- POUNAMU NECKLACE ON BLACK cord
- SILVER RING WITH BLUE stone
- WATCH, SILVER FERRARI BRAND -- found at the ski fields
- PANDORA BANGLE, 5 CHARMS relating to Mother/Daughter EVERYTHING ELSE
- ROSE GOLD AND BLACK Fitbit - found at the ski fields
- PINK KIDS SMIGGLE BACKPACK, found at the Lake Hayes Pavilion
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For Rent
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COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER SPACE available at Industrial Place, Gorge Road. Monthly terms available. Contact John on 021 944 121
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Nominate outstanding individuals for the Spirit of the Wakatipu Awards 2024!
by Jennifer Belmont, Wakatipu Community Foundation
The Wakatipu Community Foundation is thrilled to announce that nominations for the Spirit of the Wakatipu 2024 Awards are now open. We invite the community to submit nominations recognising individuals and organisations who embody the essence of Whakatipu by demonstrating exceptional support and resilience within our community. Nominations will close on 31 August.
The Gibbston Valley 2024 Spirit of the Wakatipu Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate those individuals, organisations, groups and corporate entities who put their hand up and contribute in a philanthropic way to the Whakatipu community and who hold true to the values that collectively define what is unique about the place we call home.
There are twelve awards up for grabs.
• Education
• Health & Well-Being
•Sport & Recreation
•Arts & Culture
• Resilience
• Senior Support
• Youth Impact
• Environment & Sustainability
• Social Impact Innovator
• Corporate Citizenship
• Community Service
•Rising Star (Under 25)
This year’s winners will be announced at the gala event, themed ‘Dream Big’. It will take place on Saturday, 19 October, at the Queenstown Events Centre. It’s an evening that celebrates the spirit of dreaming big, nurturing our community, and recognising the remarkable achievements of our fellow Whakatipu residents.
In addition to the formalities, the Gala will provide ample opportunities for attendees to connect, build relationships, and contribute to a collective Dream Big for the Whakatipu.
Former WCF trustee and now WCF ambassador, the very talented Simon Green will be leading the creative team for the event. Simon’s contributions have been invaluable in the past, and we are excited to see his creative vision come to life at this year’s Gala.
Tickets for the Spirit of the Wakatipu 2024 Gala are now on sale. Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, recognition, and community spirit.
For more information on nominations, ticket sales, and event details, please visit our website at www.wakatipucommunityfoundation.org.
About Wakatipu Community Foundation: The Wakatipu Community Foundation is dedicated to fostering a thriving community by supporting local initiatives and celebrating the resilient spirit of the people of Queenstown. Through events like the Spirit of the Wakatipu Gala, we aim to recognize and honour those who contribute to the well-being and vitality of our community. We are delighted that Gibbston Valley will be major sponsor of the evening.
A founding partner of the Wakatipu Community Foundation, Gibbston Valley has consistently demonstrated leadership in corporate sustainability efforts. Their belief in our vision and commitment to a thriving community has been instrumental in our journey as they embrace the Dream Big theme.
My Life Story
by Sue Fea
JIM MOORE
Hotelier with a heart for the kids
Jim Moore grew up around hospitality. His Irish tea trader father brought the family to Auckland from their home in Sri Lanka soon after Jim was born. “Mum and Dad had a lot of overseas people coming to visit, whether it was Sam Twining of Twining’s Tea, or Dilmah founder Merrill Fernando, I was familiar with hosting and found it really interesting,” Jim says.
His dad met Jim’s Canadian-born mum in India where his parents lived prior. An orphan, Jim’s dad had instilled a passion to care for disadvantaged kids. It was a baton Jim willingly picked up, going on to drive fundraising of almost $700,000 for Cure Kids during his 16 years as general manager of Novotel Queenstown Lakeside.
“Dad only died recently, aged 98, after writing his own book and donating all the proceeds to Women’s Refuge. What an example,” Jim says.
Jim’s popular Memorial Centre quiz nights were packed out - this year’s starring Shaun Wallace, the Dark Destroyer from The Chase, raising $79,000. His Novotel Men’s Lunches raised $30,000. He and the team also fundraised for a charity in India – dear to Jim’s heart, the Whakatipu Reforestation Trust and Educate For Nature.
Cure Kids became his thing, Jim either spearheading or competing in Accor fundraisers like $10 Challenge and its Fiji multisport events. In 2004 while managing Novotel Ellerslie he biked with 20 staff from Wellington to Auckland raising funds.
As a kid, he was a strong long-distance runner, school champion while boarding at King’s College. Sport and the outdoors were a way of life for him and his four siblings, enjoying great holidays boating, fi shing and camping at Lake Taupo.
“At about 13 my brother and I rode our bikes to Taupo from Auckland. They just left us to it,” grins Jim. “We got to Hamilton on the fi rst night and knocked on a farmer’s door asking to pitch our tents. At the end of the holidays we rode back.”
A year at uni didn’t cut it but in 1984 Jim scored a traineeship with THC (Tourist Hotel Corporation) in the Bay of Islands, aged 19, where he met wife of 34 years, Sue. “I worked a six-day week, 70 to 90 hours. It was essentially slave labour. I decided I’d never work in a hotel again,” Jim grins. However, they spent several years in the UK working in small hotels, restaurants and bars.
Jim was street smart by then. As a 19-year-old Northland duty manager he wasn’t old enough to drink in the bar but old enough to break up a fi ght. “We had a fi ne dining restaurant staffed by Europeans, but also a pretty rough public bar that was almost ‘Once Were Warriors’. I played pool with the locals on my day off so if there was a fi ght in the bar, I’d have protection and not get beaten up.”
rst in 1986, ironically visiting Queenstown when the Novotel, that he’d later manage, was being built.
Back home he worked at Quality Hotels in Auckland, before becoming front offi ce manager for its Queenstown A-Line Hotel, living in staff housing on Gorge Road. He and Sue married at Walter Peak in 1990.
It was then off to Wellington and Auckland’s Waipuna International Hotel before becoming opening manager of Sky City Hotel in Auckland. “That was full on. We had 11 lifts, and I was told I needed 44 permanent staff to stand in them and push the buttons 24/7. I hired 50 people on threemonth contracts after which I was very pleased to say goodbye,” Jim grins. He had to write his own systems and was given 7500 CVs from which to employ 200 staff.
In 1996 he joined Accor, managing the new Novotel Rotorua, headed back to Waipuna, then as a young, inexperienced general manager opened Novotel Hamilton at 35, recruiting the whole team. “Those were my biggest challenges.”
Jim worked his way through the North Island with Accor and was applying for jobs in Australia when Novotel Queenstown manager Carl Braddock announced he was moving. With three primary school-aged kids it was a great, settled option. “The boss said maybe a one-to-three-year contract. I stayed 16,” Jim, who recently became cluster manager for three Accor hotels in Fiji, smiles.
There have been lots of laughs in his 30 years of hotel management, like the lady who called reception as her “pie was stuck in the microwave”. “I said, ‘You don’t have a microwave in your room’, but she insisted she did,” Jim says. “She’d locked the pie in the safe.”
In Queenstown a female guest unwittingly placed a breakfast glass in the fruit juicer and turned it on, spraying shattered glass around the restaurant.
Fiji is an opportunity to travel, but Jim admits there are new cultural challenges.
However, he’s used to rolling his sleeves up and helping his ‘wonderful team’ in Queenstown, who recently nominated him for a prestigious Accor Bernaches Award for community service, which he won. Only three are awarded to individuals out of 350,000 staff worldwide. “I’m looking forward to fl ying to Paris to pick that up,” he says.
After a short stint at Waitomo, they headed overseas, Jim hitching around NZ fi
Jim, front, hanging out with The Dark Destroyer from The Chase – Shaun Wallace, at one of his quiz nights in Queenstown this year, which raised $79,000 for Cure Kids
Jim in his first general manager’s role during construction of the Novotel Tainui Hamilton in 1998
Jim as a waiter at the Poolside Restaurant THC Waitangi in 1985
GOINGS ON ABOUT
EVENTS - MUSIC - ART
THEATRE - AT THE GALLERIES
Every Bite Food Waste Prevention Programme
EXHIBITION
Laneway Showcase exhibition at Te Atamira
Queenstown Arts Society presents ‘Shadows on the hill’ in their Laneway Showcase exhibition space at Te Atamira. This visual art show is from a local family, the Scotts - Karen, Rosa and Sophie. Made through the space of many months, Karen Scott’s work follows the visual changes of light and season on the Remarkable (Kawarau) ranges with Rosa and Sophie adding their own unique artworks based on their experience of the local environs. Karen’s inspiration came from the perspective of her daily journey from Queenstown to Loch Linnhe Station in the Hector mountains just south of the Remarkables. This show is a chance to view and absorb some of the Scott family’s essential connection to this environment.
When: Daily until Sunday, 3 October, 10am-4pm Where: Te Atamira, Remarkables Park, Hawthorne Drive
MUSIC
The Euphonics Debut Concert
Wānaka Wastebusters is bringing Every Bite to Queenstown, a four-week at-home programme designed to help households become more food resourceful, cut back on food waste and save money. Every Bite launches on Wednesday with professional chef Alvaro Briones, from Queenstown’s Patagon Sausages, who will offer his experience and tips for cutting back on waste and share delicious nibbles that tackle commonly wasted food items. You’ll receive the tools, resources and support to keep your household motivated and on track. The programme costs $10, all proceeds go to Kiwi Harvest. Registration via humanitix.
When: Wednesday, 21 August, 6pm - 8pm
Where: Lake Hayes Pavilion
Open Mic Showcase: An Evening of Creative Expression
Celebrate the diverse voices of our community in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Come along and participate or spectate and offer support. All languages and themes are encouraged, providing a platform for all to share their unique perspectives. Please express your interest in performing by Wednesday, 21 August, by emailing Queenstown.Library@ qldc.govt.nz. Light refreshments provided. This event is suitable for ages 14+.
When: Thursday, 22 August, 5.30pm – 7pm
Where: Queenstown Library, Gorge Road
New local singing group The Euphonics are holding a community concert at Te Atamira on Friday, bringing to life a mix of RnB, soul, Jazz, gospel and modern classics, with all the proceeds going to local mental health charity Headlight. The new group features a diverse collective of local experienced singers and performers, many of whom were part of Project Symphonise and Southern Soul. The group is accompanied by the talented local pianist Masa Nakasawa. Tickets are $10 and children 12 and under free. For more info and tickets visit humantix.
When: Friday, 30 August, 7pm-8.30pm Where: Te Atamira, Remarkables Park, Hawthorne Drive
EVENTS
Winter Pride
Welcome to Winter Pride, the largest winter pride festival in the southern hemisphere! It is a festival that not only encourages our rainbow community but also invites the entire town to come together and celebrate diversity. Spanning 11 days packed with amazing events, with talented lineups including some of our best loved Australasian DJs, dance parties, skiing, snow boarding and mountain walks, the festival is the perfect time for people to show their true selves in an accepting, supportive and fun community. For more information check out the Queenstown App.
When: Thursday, August 22, to Sunday, 1 September Where: Various venues
Snow Machine - APRÈS. ALL. DAY!
Four days of music, snow and après adventure awaits! Ski The Remarkables and Coronet Peak by day, tabletop dancing en piste to your favourite DJs at our mountain stages, before continuing the party at our main arena by night. Our epic line up consists of Angus & Julia Stone, Atomic Blonde, Bag Raiders, Drax Project, Lady Hawke, Lee Mvtthews, Matt Corby, Peking Duck and many more! Snow Machine is your ultimate ski trip and music festival in one! Head to www.snow-machine.com/nz for information and to book tickets now!
When: Tuesday, 3 September – Sunday, 8 September
Where: Various venues
Shotover Primary school 90s Musical Bingo
This will be a fun night filled with the best tunes of the 90s. You might be feeling a bit nostalgic as you hear the tunes of famous 90s songs, and when you hear the song played you cross it off your card! Fill a line and you’re a winner. Expect epic sing-alongs throughout the night - it’s hard not to! Tickets are $35/ per person and available online at Humanitix. This is an adult-only event, so sort the plans for kiddos at home and come join in the fun to help raise funds for the school!
When: Friday, 23 August. Doors and bar open at 6.30pm - first round kicks off at 7pm
Where: Shotover Primary School Hall, 57 Stalker Rd
How to Navigate Dementia
A session on how to navigate dementia is coming to Arrowtown Library with guest speakers from Alzheimers Otago. Attendees will get plenty of insights and guidance on how to approach dementia and to engage with those who may be suffering from it. Whether you’re a caregiver, family member, or simply want to learn more, this event offers valuable knowledge and support. All are welcome but spaces are limited. Email Arrowtown.Library@qldc.govt.nz to register your spot.
When: Friday, 23 August,10.30am-noon
Where: Arrowtown Library, 58 Buckingham Street
Mixing with the minis
Looking to connect with new parents over some fun games and kai? Then look no further than Mixing with the Minis! Mixing with the Minis is designed to have parents take turns at enjoying a physical activity (with other parents) and engaging with their kids. 30 minutes for the activity and 30 minutes with kids. There will be great information about how to access community groups and health services for new parents. It’s also a great way to meet parents with kids roughly the same age and continue to grow your network of support. This is a free event. To register email samantha.saccomanno@qldc.govt.nz
When: Sunday, 25 August, 2pm to 4pm
Where: Queenstown Events Centre
WELCOME TO
WINTER PRIDE 2024
Rainbows at the ready…. Winter Pride returns to Queenstown this week under new management.
The annual 11-day festival runs from Thursday, 22 August, to Sunday, 1 September, this year, welcoming the LGBTQI+ community from across New Zealand, Australia and beyond for the largest winter-themed pride festival in the Southern Hemisphere.
New Co-Directors Sam Coulthard and Odette Rose want the local community to get involved with the festivities and have organised the events so there’s something for everyone on and off the snow.
All the old favorites are back with parties, drag shows, long lunches and on-mountain events every day alternating between The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Cardrona Alpine Resort. After the snow there are the après ski drinks at venues across town before the ticketed Night Party Series. including the Opening Night at the Memorial Centre, the Western Party, Frisky – Fire and Ice party and the closing party.
Guest numbers are looking strong particularly from across the Tasman with a number of events sold out.
Winter Pride is always a colourful and awesome atmosphere with street flags and the buzz will come and hopefully a bit more snow.
Celebrate Winter Pride at threeSixty!
Festival Opening Day at Coronet Peak
When: Friday, 23 August, 9am-4pm
Even if you don’t ski or board, come up to the slopes for coffee, lunch, or sightseeing, and enjoy the atmosphere filled with pride.
Onesies Day at Cardrona
Onesies Day is the day to dress however makes your heart sing. Wear a rainbow flag on your helmet, a bright jumpsuit, or anything fun that gets you seen.
When: Sunday, 25 August, 9am-4pm
Pride Charity Fun Run 2024
If you’re a skier or snowboarder, join in for a great cause! This FUN RUN is open to anyone, of all skill levels. It’s about having fun and raising money and awareness.
When: Wednesday, 28 August, 9am-4pm
Pride in the Park at Queenstown waterfront
When: Saturday, 24 August, noon – 8pm
One of New Zealand’s largest, most colourful, familyfriendly LGBTTQ+ events is BACK.
Pride Colour Run 2024 at Remarkables Ski Field
It’s free to join in on the Pride Colour Run - but you will need to have your mountain pass sorted.
When: Monday, 26 August, 9am-4pm
We’re wanting to have some fun and celebrate with our LGBTQ+ community so we’re holding some special classes during Pride Week.
Arrowtown Lifestyle Village Show 2024
Join us at Arrowtown Lifestyle Resort for a delightful afternoon filled with laughter, entertainment, and a touch of glamour! Winter Pride is proud to present a special event tailored for our esteemed guests aged 50 and above.
RPM: Wednesday 28 August at 6.00pm with Aaron RPM: Saturday 31 August at 9.15am with Aaron when booking
$8.50Special casualrate For the s
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Visit qldc.govt.nz/groupfitness to book!
When: Thursday, 29 August, 7pm-9pm
P R I D E PRIDE WINTER
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THE COFFEE CLUB
Kickstart your day at The Coffee Club
Queenstown Central with our delicious breakfast special - Buy One Breakfast, Get One Half Price
T&Cs: Present in store. Only valid at The Coffee Club Queenstown Central. Discount applies to lower-priced items. Not valid with VIP, Supergold, or any other offers. Extras to be charged. We reserve the right to change this offer at any time.
Corner of State Highway 6 and Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown Ph: 03 974 4579 | OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
EATSPACE – YOUR PASSPORT TO FLAVOUR
Experience a world of flavour. All under one roof.
Eatspace offers authentic flavours drawn from influences across the globe, all in a casual dining format.
Dine in or take-away, from business to pleasure we can cater to all.
Located in O’Connells Mall. Monday - Friday 8.30am - 9pm.
Saturday - Sunday 11am - 9pm
THREESIXTY RESTAURANT AND BAR
Book your table online or if you have a group enquiry please call or email us.
Blue Kanu is now open for lunch! Indulge in a culinary journey at Blue Kanu, where every dish invites you to Taste the Pacific. Offering a tantalising menu, bursting with exotic flavours - join us Friday through Sunday for a midday escape into a world of vibrant tastes and unforgettable dining experiences. Book your lunch reservation today and embark on a voyage of culinary delight. 16 Church Street, Queenstown Ph: 03 442 6060
HOSPOGUIDE
Tuesday Je Marco live from 8:30pm Wednesday John Healy live from 8:30pm Thursday Danny Atkinson from 8:30pm Stonegrills only $30!
Includes Angus beef lasagne, veggie lasagne, vegan lasagne, bolognese and carbonara
Tuesday 3 for $45 Combo, Ice Skating, Ice Bumper Cars & Frisbee Golf! Wednesday Jurassic Ice Hockey Free to Watch from 6.30pm Bar Specials!
Thursday All Day Ice Skating & Ice Bumper Cars!
Friday Calico live from 9pm Saturday Rob Glen live from 9pm
Sunday Traditional Irish Music Sesh from 5.30pm
Weekdays
Monday Blake Corbett live from 8:30pm Stonegrills only $30!
Sandwich Happy Hour 2-4pm
Choose any of our Italian-style Focaccia Sandwiches plus a soft drink $20 | ONLINE ORDERING NOW AVAILABLE Famous $15 all day Breakfast from 10am till 9pm daily.
Friday Wakatipu Wild Women’s Ice Hockey @ 5.30pm (tickets online)
Saturday Ice Hockey Tournament FREE TO WATCH from 10am-5pm
Sunday Ice Hockey Tournament FREE TO WATCH from 7am-12.15pm
Tuesday TACO TACO HALF PRICE TACOS UNTIL 9PM
WING IT WEDNESDAYS HALF OFF WINGS UNTIL 9PM SMOTHERED OR DRY RUBBED | 21 FLAVOURS
6.30-9.30pm, Every Friday, Elle & Alex Music
Hour Every Day 4pm - 6pm $10 Pints, $10 Wine, $12 Cocktails (selected beverages only)
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TRIVIA NIGHT Every Monday at 6:30PM $200 Total Bar Tabs for 1st & 2nd Place! Tuesday The War On Style Film PremiereLast Tickets!
Silent Disco! 9PM 3 DJs - 3 Channels - Free Entry
MITCH EP Happy Hour 9-11pm
Rusty’s Cabin Local Lineup 8pm Start
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Local Live Music 5pm - Late, Live in the Beer Garden Monday to Friday Burger Mondays $25 Burger’n’Beer Deal! 5pm Onwards
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Arts+Culture
An ambiguous title for Remarkable Theatre’s latest performance
by Jess Allen
A Relatively Uneventful Evening is the name for Remarkable Theatre’s latest production, however you can expect anything but. The play was written by Kiwi playwright George Arthur and the show will run for nine days from 5 September at Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall.
All parties involved are pretty tight-lipped on what to expect, not wanting to give too much away. The farce will be fast-paced, funny, and very entertaining, despite the fact that it’s “not the most exciting title,” as director Jay Simon puts it. The play will follow the evening of a small group of close but highly dysfunctional friends, at dinner party.
“Everyone can relate to this evening – the madness of an evening starting out very polite,” says Amelia Glydon, the show’s production manager. “So even when there are quarrels in between the friendship group or within lovers, everyone just starts out super polite. Then after the booze and the food comes in, you see our human nature just starts unravelling and people get really messy and really start messing up, and the anger grows and the frustration.”
Jay Simon is the director and has had an extensive career on stage and screen. He recently fi nished a fi lm shot in the UK called A Mother for an Hour, and can be seen in the Netfl ix comedy shot in Dunedin The Royal Treatment. He now hails from Wānaka and has an appreciation for the theatre scene on this side of the Crown Range. His priority in bringing the show to life is to give people a laugh and some fun. He’s been working with Remarkable Theatre for the past 12 years, since he arrived in New Zealand from the UK.
“I was particularly keen on this play because it is comedy, albeit a dark comedy. It’s very fast action and very entertaining,” Simon says. “What’s unique about it is, for once, the four main parts are female. It’s not very often that you get a play that’s really written for women and the men are almost supporting. However, having said that, it’s an ensemble piece and everyone gets their moments, a lot of laughter and everyone gets a chance to really shine in it.”
Actor Okyere got involved with Remarkable Theatre after participating in the Pint-Sized Plays 2024, where his group came in second. He was excited to do more in theatre and will play Sinclair, a handsome, French outdoorsy man who is in a relationship with another character at the dinner party. Okyere shares his character’s traits – he’s originally from Paris and will be acting entirely in English for the fi rst time.
“It was challenging in the beginning, but I love a challenge. I feel like this is how you grow and evolve as a real human being. You have to be out of your comfort zone and I’m actually learning a lot.”
There are only eight actors on stage, but each bring big charisma and energy. Okyere explains that he got to learn a lot from each of the characters as well as the crew.
“We just want people to come and enjoy the night with us because we’re really enjoying it – we want to share that enjoyment,” he says. In addition to working on the shows, Glydon has been pulling together two workshops that take much of what she’s learnt working in theatre in the UK and brings it to New Zealand.
“If you want to give yourself a push and go a bit rogue, or really challenge yourself, sign up and go see the show. I just know people won’t regret it because I know they’re going to be so much fun – they’re all so new that I think the whole thing will be unexpected, but I think the result is worth going to all three.”
Remarkable Theatre’s A Relatively Uneventful Evening will run from 5-14 September at Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall. Amelia Glydon’s acting workshop will be held this Saturday, 24 August, at Te Atamira, and her improvisation workshop will be on Saturday, 21 September, Remarkable Theatre rehearsal studio. You can fi nd out more about getting involved, grab tickets or book in for the workshops at remarkabletheatre.co.nz – tickets can also be found by scanning the QR code.
LWB QUIZ
1. Capybaras, beavers and voles all belong to which mammal family?
2. Which period directly preceded the Bronze Age?
3. What, according to Shakespeare, is the soul of wit?
4. The circumference of a circle is roughly how many times its diameter?
5. Which country’s flag is known as the tricolore?
6. Which Apollo mission was the first to fly around the moon?
7. Which animal is known for its ability to change skin colour to blend in with its surroundings?
8. According to the saying, often said ironically, “wonders will never” what?
9. Commonly caused by smoking, emphysema is a disease of which organ?
10. Of the three major oceans, which is the largest, occupying about one-third of the surface of the globe?
11. What colour is the centre circle of an Olympic archery target: blue, red or yellow?
12. What is a hung jury?
13. The use of which poisonous metal by hat makers in the 18th to 20th centuries led to the expression "mad as a hatter"?
14. Cinq is the French word and fünf the German, for what number in English?
15. Which soft metal is also a slang term for a police officer?
16. Howard Hughes invented the term Platinum Blonde as a nickname for which 1930s Hollywood actor?
17. What relation would your grandmother’s sister be to you?
18. What colour has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum?
QUIZ ANSWERS:
1. Rodents | 2. The Copper Age | 3. Brevity | 4. 3 (3.14 or Pi) | 5. France | 6. Apollo 8 (December 21-27, 1968) | 7. Chameleon | 8. Cease | 9. Lungs | 10. Pacific Ocean | 11. Yellow | 12. A jury unable to agree on a verdict | 13. Mercury | 14. Five | 15. Copper | 16. Jean Harlow | 17. Great-aunt | 18. Red
CHURCH HALL FOR RENT
St. Peter’s Anglican Church (in the centre of Queenstown) $30-$50 per hour. Kitchen facilities available as well. Also a smaller lounge available, suitable for meetings, small gatherings etc.
For more information please email Tina on kastina.1@gmail.com
WATCH REPAIRS NOW
For all your repairs, watches, clocks, batteries, key cutting & straps. Level One, Stratton House (Below Sky City), 24 Beach Street, Queenstown Mon - Fri, 9:30am till 5:30pm. Closed on Saturdays. Phone/ text: 027 217 0442
DIGITISE YOUR MEDIA
Share with a new generation, before it’s too late. Media is deteriorating rapidly. CD Imaging can digitise 8mm, vids, negs, slides, photos. Based in Wanaka and Alexandra at 59 Centennial Av. photos@cdimaging.co.nz
Public Kitchen and Bar, Finz Seafood and Grill, and Bella Cucina are three magnificent restaurants in Queenstown, collectively known as Wai Hospitality Group. We require people who genuinely care and want to join an amazing team to deliver memorable experiences.
Chef de Parties
Sous Chefs
Tasks and Responsibilities include but not limited to: preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes as per the restaurant's standards, monitoring portion, and waste control, running a section,compliance with regulations, communication with all stakeholders Chefs - To apply send your CV to martin@wai.net.nz
Hospitality Superstars
Tasks and responsibilities include: welcoming guests, introducing menus, and taking food and beverage orders, serve food and beverages, clear, clean, and reset tables and bar area, prepare and serve beverages, restock and replenish consumables and supplies, uphold standards and ensure compliance with regulations Superstars - To apply send your CV to david@wai.net.nz
We can offer: accommodation options, professional development and opportunities for growth and a supportive and creative work environment with exceptional team spirit www.publickitchen.co.nz | www.bellacucina.co.nz www.finzseafoodandgrill.co.nz
Landscape / Gardener
Ph: 03 409 2800
enquiries@qmg.co.nz jobfix.co.nz
Remarkables Park Ltd is a leading development company in Queenstown. We have casual / full time roles available in the landscaping tem that maintains a wide variety of gardens and green spaces.
• Experience in a similar garden maintenance role preferred.
• Experience using machinery eg weed eating / mowing
• Passionate about gardens and plant care
• Must be physically fit and happy to work in all weather conditions
• Full NZ Drivers Licence (manual) and legal ability to work in NZ required.
Remarkables Market Role (Casual Saturdays)
Remarkables Market is a popular food / craft market that runs every Saturday throughout the summer (Sept - April). The role involves assisting the Market Manager with setting up, packing down, assisting stallholders and general market business. The role may include some supervision of others. You must be physically fit as heavy lifting is involved. A valid work or resident visa is required.
Please send applications to info@remarkablesmarket.com
GENERAL MANAGER
Are you a dynamic, experienced professional with a true passion for hospitality?
If you thrive on exceptional service and have an eye for detail, we want to talk to you!
We are seeking dedicated managers to oversee our Queenstown venues.
Send your CV and cover letter to
Send your CV & cover letter to hr@wolfgroup.nz
IF YOU:
Have experience in hospitality and cash management
Are reliable, flexible and able to work under pressure unsupervised
Are available to work evenings and weekends so your days are free for exploring beautiful Queenstown
Have your Duty Manager certificate (preferred)
Want to work for a vibrant, beloved independent cinema that offers staff discounts
Are available to start immediately for a long-term stint (PT or FT role available)
Please email your cover letter and CV to dorothy@dorothybrowns.com
AVIS & Budget
Queenstown
RENTAL SALES AGENT
Ph: 03 409 2800
enquiries@qmg.co.nz jobfix.co.nz
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
Please send a CV to: claire.hampson@abg.com
REQUIRED NOW!!!!!!
Skilled and Unskilled Labourers
Traffic Controllers
Looking for casual, temporary or long term work??
Queenstown Personnel and Labour Hire are looking for labourers for a variety of jobs around Queenstown with an immediate start. Contact Sharleen - 027 778 7377 or email sharleen@qtplabour.co.nz
Joiners Wanted
• Must have NZ residency or valid work visa
• Must be trade qualified in cabinetry and timber joinery
• Must have minimum 5 year’s experience in a similar position
• Must hold current full drivers licence
• This is a full-time role
• Remuneration by negotiation is relevant to experience
To apply please email your CV to: queenstown.joinery@xtra.co.nz
VACANCIES
M.R Decorating Central Otago Ltd is a wellestablished company, operating for over 30 years. We are currently hiring EXPERIENCED TRADES PEOPLE to meet an increase in demand across Queenstown and Central Otago.
The company has a history of looking after their team and offers a wide range of work in the decorating field, both commercial and residential.
M.R Decorating has been successful in training staff to meet a higher level of performance in the high-end finishes market that is required in our area, and can offer a pathway towards growth in knowledge and personal development in leadership.
If you are looking to work with a well reputed company, please contact: trineka@mrdecorating.co.nz
CARPENTER WANTED
We are looking for a quali�ied Carpenter to join our team. You need to have your own tools and a good attitude. The ability to think on your feet and an eye for detail is required. Good pay for the right person!
Call now for a chat. Darren – 021 02322622
Support Worker
Do you enjoy teamwork and want to make a difference in someone’s life? Are you up for helping disabled people to live each moment to the full? We need flexible support staff who are positive and capable. Casual and Permanent positions available, shifts available are day, night and overnight (you can sleep for a period of the overnight shift). Positions are in the Lakes District. Experience preferred. Wages dependent on your qualification $23.38 -$29.10.
For enquiries and application pack contact vanessa@livingoptions.org.nz or phone 03 448 7748
HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED
• Self motivated, able to work alone
• Efficient, able to work under pressure
• Experience preferred but not essential
• Available to work any day of the week
• Staff required immediately and for busy winter period
• Attractive hourly rate offered. Email your CV to operations@staysouth.com
Ph: 03 409 2800
enquiries@qmg.co.nz
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Showcase the South Island of New Zealand: Join LSQ as a Driver-Guide!
Are you seeking rewarding, casual employment where you can share the stunning beauty of the South Island with visitors? At LSQ, we pride ourselves on delivering unforgettable experiences to visitors to this region.
We are seeking knowledgeable, friendly locals to join us as casual driverguides who are well-presented and ready for a busy summer season ahead. This is not just a driving role – we’re looking for individuals who can enhance our visitors' experience by providing insightful commentary, warm handovers, and personalised service. The role offers flexibility based on your strengths, interests, and lifestyle, with opportunities that may include:
• Welcoming guests upon arrival at Queenstown Airport
• Hosting custom sightseeing and luxury wine tours
• Providing premium luxury transfers for discerning visitors
• Guiding short hikes and biking excursions
• Leading multi-day tours across the breathtaking South Island of New Zealand
Why Join LSQ?
• Flexible, rewarding, and enjoyable casual employment
• Great team spirit and supportive management
• The chance to work in some of New Zealand’s most scenic locations
• Full training provided to ensure your success What You Need:
• A clean, full NZ driver’s licence with a P Endorsement
• The ability to pass a comprehensive advanced driving assessment prior to employment
• A smartphone capable of downloading apps and the ability to use them effectively
• A current First Aid Certificate
Ready to make holidays extraordinary for our visitors while enjoying a dynamic work environment? Check out our website at www.LSQ.co.nz. Apply today by sending your resume and cover letter to anna@LSQ.co.nz
Hiring: baker
Live In Lodge assistant
QRC Halls of Residence is looking for a Live In Lodge assistant to join our team in Fernhill.
This is a diverse, key role assisting in daily operations of the lodge and supporting our tertiary students. We offer a rostered full-time position which includes a one-bedroom self-contained unit in your salary package.
If you're ready to dive into a dynamic role where every day brings something new, apply now for this exciting opportunity.
The role will work closely with the Lodge Managers and Student Services Team.
For more information, or to apply please email tili.naivaluwaqa@qrc.ac.nz
