After six-and-a-half years as GM of Queenstown Media Group, it’s time to say farewell. The decision comes with much sadness. The team I’ve worked with at QMG has remained mostly the same over that entire period, which in Queenstown is a feat in itself, and they are an incredibly talented, welcoming bunch, who are passionate about the products they deliver each week, including the Lakes Weekly Bulletin, Queenstown App, the Outlet Podcast, and the Lakes Business Quarterly.
While my reason for leaving is entirely to move to the next stage of life, it’s also without doubt that publishing and media is at the forefront of momentous structural change, which is only accelerating. We’re all witnessing national media shrink as advertising dollars disappear for traditional media and that also impacts us here in Queenstown. The role technology plays is also increasing rapidly, so there comes a time to recognise when your term at the helm is passing, and it’s time for someone with more modern skills than mine. We’ve certainly experienced more than our fair share of challenges across the years, and I’ve been proud to lead a team willing to embrace these and remain a key part of the town’s media landscape, which has also been a key driver of our success.
This is an incredibly special and unique place. We punch well above our weight delivering an extraordinary experience for visitors and dollars to central government. Many fellow kiwis love to bash Queenstown, not appreciating the role we play in bringing billions in tourism dollars to NZ. And while the pollies love the dollars we create, they’re less enthusiastic about investing to get the region match fit to deliver on the visitor promise into the future. But our “to hell with them, let’s just get on attitude” will see the region continue to be an entrepreneurial powerhouse delivering for visitors and Wellington. LWB always endeavours to be a voice for our community, and we’ve championed planned growth as good for the region, but we’ve also joined voices calling for investment in everything from homes, decent health, and infrastructure, to a more stable workforce to facilitate the growth. We are a welcoming community, and most are pretty much on board for growth. We have inspirational leaders with vision who love this place as I do and believe in its future as a global environmental leader. Our entrepreneurial attitude is in Queenstown’s DNA, always has been!
I’ve always experienced enthusiasm from you for what the whole team at QMG is delivering and I hope we’ve been able to tell your stories appropriately. As I leave QMG this week, I’d like to especially say thank you, our readers, who are so supportive, and most especially the incredible team I’ve worked alongside. Andy, Cat, Ferg, Jess, Kanika, Kylee, Patricia, Paul, Scott, Sue and Brent - you have been an inspiration. David Gibbs - General Manager
Here’s the latest cohort of Queenstown Lakes residents who’ve become citizens of New Zealand. They celebrated with Mayor Glyn Lewers at an uplifting ceremony held in Wānaka earlier this month. Photo: QLDC
Hot pool plans making a splash
by Paul Taylor
Hot pools are back on the drawing board for downtown Queenstown.
Queenstown Hot Pools plans to open a new venture in Brecon Street by April next year, with 10 private spas, two plunge pools, change rooms and an office / reception building. It will surround the existing Queenstown Mini Golf site, which will continue to operate.
Meanwhile, Ngāi Tahu is again interested in building a much larger communal hot pools attraction at the nearby multi-billion dollar Lakeview site. It is partnering with Lakeview developer Ninety Four-Feet. Ngāi Tahu representatives presented their plans to councillors at a workshop last week, although they are still in the early stages.
Queenstown Hot Pools Limited’s Tim McMahon tells Lakes Weekly Bulletin the Brecon St project is much more advanced, with resource consent already submitted to council.
“If everything progresses smoothly, we anticipate opening in April 2025, ready to welcome locals and visitors in time for the cooler months,” McMahon says.
The facility will feature nine private small hot pools and and one larger hot pool, as well as the plunge pools, all provided with privacy by a serpentine wall. It will employ 5-10 staff initially, across operations, customer service, and maintenance. Pricing is still being worked through but McMahon says the aim is to cater for a range of budgets and make it accessible to locals and visitors alike.
It’s more similar in scope to the Instagram-famous Onsen Hot Pools Retreat and Day Spa in Arthurs Point, than the Ngāi Tahu Lakeview project, which has been mooted for more than a decade. McMahon believes Queenstown Hot Pools and Lakeview will complement each other, “adding diversity to Queenstown’s wellness and leisure landscape”.
The Brecon St site, near the new bottom terminal for Skyline’s Gondola, has long been earmarked for a multi-million hotel development. The street itself has been upgraded through the streetscapes project and the massive Upper Village development, anchored by Kingpin, has opened in recent years, although one of its landmark premises has struggled to retain tenants, with The Bavarian replaced by The Assembly Gastropub, which itself was only
open a matter of months.
McMahon says the hot pools offer a much-needed leisure activity for Queenstown that can be delivered in a relatively short time frame. “The hotel is a much bigger and longer-term project which we will keep as an option going forward.”
That means Queenstown Mini Golf will remain open. “The feedback we have been getting from the community has been overwhelmingly positive and it’s great to have such a unique attraction in town. Having said that, we will keep our options open.”
Melbourne-based entrepreneur McMahon is also behind plans for floating sauna and plunge experience ‘Aluume’ at Frankton Marina, although that resource consent application is presently on hold. Meanwhile, Aucklanders Dominic Bowden, the former host of The X Factor NZ, and Andrew Glenn are progressing their plans for a floating sauna and plunge pools near St Omer Wharf downtown.
Fast-Track project could be scaled back
by Paul Taylor
Developers behind Coronet Village are reviewing the scale of the project as opposition mounts from locals.
The proposal, one of nine locally on the Government’s Fast-Track path, includes a gondola from Malaghans Valley floor up to the skifield, but also a subdivision of around 780 homes and commercial premises.
There’s also a summit restaurant and loop walk, a world-class mountain bike hub, a base for an iwi charity, a combined primary and secondary school, an international boarding school, and 600-800 car parks.
Bernard Cleary, Rod Drury, NZSki and Te Tapu o Tāne, are in a consortium behind the project, located between Arthurs Point and Arrowtown, with Ben Farrell from Cue Environmental managing the planning component.
The aim is to elevate Coronet Peak into “a globally recognised destination while delivering social, cultural, environmental, climate and economic benefits over time, and aligning with local infrastructure capacity and community aspirations”, they say.
But the scale of the development, particularly the housing, has worried locals. They’ve formed a lobby group Malaghans Valley Protection Society (MVPS), which has now grown to 200 members, while other organisations, such as the heavyweights Soho Property Ltd and QEII National Trust have also raised concerns.
On Friday, Ben Farrell released a statement on behalf of the consortium detailing who is responsible for each element of the project.
Cleary is managing the housing, on behalf of the owners of 88 Coronet Peak Station Road, while Drury, NZSki, and Te Tapu o Tāne are focused on the gondola, mountain bike hub, tourism infrastructure, and environmental initiatives within the project.
“Mr Cleary recognises that the idea of high-density housing has raised concerns within the community,” the statement reads.
“In response, he is reviewing the scope and nature of both the housing and commercial elements to ensure the development can better align with local expectations and priorities.”
The next step is to listen to key concerns, they say, and a public meeting has been mooted.
“The original submitted concept masterplan was conceptual and is evolving, and will continue to do so. We acknowledge concerns raised to date from some key stakeholders, including Soho Property Ltd, QEII National Trust and some community members.
“The consortium is looking to better align with these key stakeholders and remain committed to open, respectful engagement.”
MVPS chairman James Hall says the organisation wants a public meeting to get some answers first hand, but acknowledges much of the uncertainty has been created by the Fast-Track legislation itself, which is still fairly opaque.
“It concerns me that Coronet Village was accepted by the advisory panel when no environmental impacts were considered, and there was no independent ratification or information from third parties. They were totally reliant on the applicant’s information,” Hall says.
“Bernard Cleary and the consortium have stated last week that they may scale things back and talk to the community, and we look forward to that. They have also shared their plans for Coronet Village with us over the weekend which is a good step. It means we now can have a more constructive discussion.”
MVPS meanwhile has asked local experts to provide insight into the project, as it stands. They include Bruce McLeod of Aurum Survey Consultants, Paddy Baxter of Baxter Design, and Glenn Davis of E3 Scientific. Mana Tāhuna and tourism company AuthenticAs have also provided comment.
McLeod says the site is one of the worst locations in the basin for remoteness to services and the development would have an impact on roads and the environment.
“Residents would need to drive everywhere and any eco-gains from the gondola would be offset substantially by trying to heat shaded homes and dispose of effluent,” McLeod says.
“Instead of developing a damp, cold site in the upper catchment of Lake Hayes, we should be intensifying the existing urban areas with density next to existing service hubs.”
Baxter says it appears the development would be contrary to the key relevant landscape-related objectives and policies of the Operative and Proposed District Plans, while the others raise concerns about the impact on Lake Hayes and dark sky corridor that exists between Arthurs Point and Arrowtown.
Farrell says the consortium is committed to transparency and regular communication.
See lwb.co.nz and the Queenstown App for more details on their concerns.
Project Overview
• Gondola and world-class mountain bike hub – led by Rod Drury and NZSki
• Te Tapu o Tāne base – led by Te Tapu o Tāne
• Queenstown Grammar – a combined primary and secondary school
• Liger Leadership Academy – an international boarding school
• Summit restaurant and loop walk – led by NZSki
• Future sections for urban development, (including gondola base and car parking) – led by Bernard Cleary
Artist’s impression of the Coronet Peak gondola, base building, school and commercial buildings, and some of the potential subdivision housing lots
CRIMELINE
Dad sparks airport call out
An unwitting Queenstown dad sparked a Police alert last Thursday after members of the public saw him with a rifle lying in the grass near Queenstown Airport. Officers were called to land off Mountain Ash Drive near the back of aerodrome at 10.55am, 10 October. Sergeant Tracy Haggart says they located the 39-year-old man, who explained he was teaching his young son to shoot rabbits with an air rifle.
“He was spoken to and given some education about choosing more appropriate locations that aren’t in view of the public,” Haggart says. Legally, anyone over 16 can have an air rifle but they still must be responsible and use it safely, shooting away from public view and seeking landowner permission.
Burglary
and fraud
A 38-year-old Queenstown woman was arrested for burglary and fraud after a search warrant at 1.15pm on Friday, 11 October.
Police recovered property that had allegedly been stolen from Tahuna Pod Hostel on 13-15 September. Bags mainly containing ski gear, credit cards, a laptop and clothing were stolen in the burglary. The woman has been charged with burglary and using a document for pecuniary advantage and will appear in the Queenstown District Court on 21 October.
While executing that search warrant, Police located a 60-year-old Christchurch man who was wanted for stealing a vehicle in Queenstown in August. He was arrested and charged with unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and will also appear in court on 21 October.
Young teens causing havoc in early hours
Some Lake Hayes Estate and Shotover Country residents are fed up with teenagers as young as 14 roaming the streets in the early hours, kicking cars and rubbish skips and throwing stones at cars and trucks on Ladies Mile.
Community social media posts show growing concerns about the incidents, some at 4.30am. One resident claimed young boys up on a walking track off Ada Place, threw stones at her vehicle early one morning hitting the side and windscreen. The posts urge anyone who knows these kids to let them know how dangerous it is, as someone travelling at 100km/hr could get seriously hurt. Police are urging residents and witnesses to report all incidents like this involving suspicious or concerning behaviour to them. Haggart says they respond where available when incidents are reported.
“Receiving as much detail as possible describing the offenders and their actions is important to try and assist in identifying them,” she says. People should also take note of any address they may go into or vehicles that they may be using which assists with inquiries.
Community Patrol volunteers help patrol problem areas. Police regularly carry out night-time patrols but knowing patterns and timings of any offending assists greatly in hopefully being in the right place at the right time, she says. “We rely on the public for that information.”
Parents should always know where their children are to help keep them safe and out of trouble.
Teenage boys throw drink and film female cyclist
Two teenage boys, wearing full face helmets and on a black electric motorcycle, threw a drink at a female cyclist on a cycle trail near Slopehill Road last Wednesday afternoon. They are described as around 14 and 17 years old. Police were called about the incident, which happened at 4pm, and are appealing for information.
“If anybody knows who the males may be, or if they have had any similar issues, they should report this to the Police,” Haggart says. A letter circulated in mailboxes in the area says the woman was assaulted by two teenage males, one filming the incident on his mobile phone, as she rode towards Frankton. The letter appeals to the community and parents to raise this with their children “so that they are made aware that there are consequences to their actions”.
Sunday, 3 November, 9.30am – 11am at The Red Barn Coffee & Food Trucks on site
COMMUNITY NOTES
Level up your business: Embrace sustainability and security at the Queenstown Wao Summit sessions
The upcoming Queenstown sessions at the Wao Summit offer two dynamic opportunities for businesses to enhance their operations and align with purpose-driven and secure practices.
The first session, Go B Corp for Good: The What, Why & How of B Corp, led by Tim Jones, kicks off on Thursday, 31 October, at 1.30pm. Tim, New Zealand’s leading B Corp expert, will guide attendees through the process of leveraging the B Corp framework to implement better business practices. B Corp certification signifies that a company meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact, ensuring that it operates as a force for good. Tim’s experience spans consulting with organisations like Meridian Energy and Cookie Time, helping them transition to purpose-led business models. His insights are invaluable for businesses looking to adopt more meaningful and sustainable approaches, making this session a must-attend for anyone serious about levelling up their impact and performance.
On the same day at 3pm, Cybersecurity in the Green Economy addresses the growing importance of digital security as businesses transition to more sustainable, carbon-zero operations. Led by cybersecurity expert Nick Baty, this session will explore the vulnerabilities that arise in the green economy, where digital innovation often comes at the cost of heightened cyber threats. With expertise in cyber strategy, governance, and risk management, Nick will share practical insights on safeguarding businesses in this new digital landscape. As businesses increasingly rely on digital tools for sustainability and efficiency, managing cyber risks is more critical than ever. This session provides key strategies to ensure that as your business becomes more ecofriendly, it also remains digitally secure.
Both sessions offer invaluable guidance for businesses in Queenstown to elevate their approach to sustainability and security in today’s complex landscape. All sessions are at Te Atamira in Frankton.
If you want more, you can head over to Wānaka for a full Better Business day programme dedicated to Business with Purpose. Attendees will explore cutting-edge sustainable practices that not only enhance profitability but also contribute positively to the environment and society. The Better Business day provides a platform for meaningful growth through workshops, expert panels, and networking sessions, enabling business owners to implement impactful strategies that drive success while fostering a sustainable and ethical business culture.
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Central Lakes Polyfest returns for fifth year
The 2024 programme of events for Central Lakes Polyfest will be the biggest one yet. Organisers are excited to deliver the two-day programme of noncompetitive cultural performing arts at Queenstown Events Centre. Over 1,000 participants from around Central Otago, from early childhood through to secondary students, will take the stage.
Aroha Solomon looks after the Queenstown side of Polyfest – previously a lot of the communications between the event and the schools in our region were via email, but now Solomon can be here on the ground and make contact. She looks after all the surrounding regions including Clyde, Alexandra and Wānaka. She’s looking forward to the upcoming two days of performances.
“We’re a non-competitive cultural event, so we do encourage Maori and Pasifika arts and culture, however our Polyfest is open to all people that want to participate,” Solomon says. “It’s 70% non-Maori, in fact. It’s just about having that platform and that showcase for people to be able to get up and celebrate their culture.”
The event is well supported by local schools and teachers, who get behind the initiative and are pivotal in helping to make the event run smoothly. For those wanting to check out the event, it’s a gold-coin Koha, while to register to be involved is free. Solomon wanted to make special thanks to all that help bring this together.
“There’s always room for everybody to partake. We’ve got some great volunteers, we’ve got 15 from Wakatipu High School. The thing about the volunteers is that it’s all about empowering those – especially Maori and Pasifika rangatahi, children, to have a go at being leaders in their own right. Day one, they’re following the lead of our key leaders, then day two, they’re almost running the show.”
They love to see new volunteers come through each year to support and guide them into becoming their own leaders – it’s a big part of their Kaupapa. They’re excited to welcome us all to the action-packed schedule ahead and are receiving lots of feedback from excited groups who are getting their performances polished and ready.
Central Lakes Polyfest will take place 9am - 3pm Wednesday, 23 October, and 9.30am - 2pm, Thursday, 24 October. For more info head to miharo.co.nz
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NEWS IN BRIEF
‘Never been done trick’ lands
Wānaka snowboarder Rocco Jamieson has claimed his career best World Cup result, with second place at the Chur FIS Big Air in Switzerland. Jamieson dropped into the night finals under floodlights, with thousands of fans gathered around the landing of the big air enjoying the festival scene. He put down a ‘never been done’ trick in competition - the Rubix Flip, followed by a switch backside 1620 Japan. Reigning Snowboard Big Air World Champion Taiga Hasegawa of Japan finished in first place, hitting a cab 1800 Weddle grab. Frenchman Romain Allemand was third. Fellow Kiwi Lyon Farrell also qualified through to the finals, finishing in ninth position. Combined with his third-place finish at Winter Games NZ in August 2024, Jamieson is leading the overall FIS Park and Pipe World Cup standings. The Snowboard Big Air World Cup circuit continues in early December with the Beijing Big Air World Cup.
Let somebody know
Two young female kayakers who sparked a Search and Rescue operation last Thursday did the right thing by giving a friend an expected return time, Queenstown Sergeant Tracy Haggart says. The women, aged 18 and 20, were found in bush north of 25 Mile Creek at 2.30am Friday, 11 October. The SAR operation had been launched at 11.30pm. “They’d told someone when they should be back at their expected destination and that person contacted us,” Haggart says. The young women had gone to recover gear left behind from another trip but couldn’t locate it. They got caught out when night time arrived. SAR volunteers, the Coastguard, a helicopter and SAR dog were deployed and they were found in the bush, unable to get back to Glenorchy Road, cold and wet, but otherwise unharmed. Haggart says it’s important that Police are notified straight away so that plans can be put in place quickly. “Always have a plan and give the details to someone else and have all the right equipment and safety gear so that you’re well prepared if you get caught out at night,” she says. “They told someone and that’s of paramount importance.”
Marathon record
A record number of runners will run the full 42km distance at the Queenstown Marathon next month. The event, which is celebrating its 10th year, takes place on Saturday, 16 November. Thousands of runners will tackle one of the four distances; the marathon, the half marathon, 10km and Kids Run. They include 40 ‘Founding Runners’, who’ve taken part every year since the first in 2014. There are still places available. Queenstown Marathon regional director Amy MacCormack says: “Now is the perfect time to sign up and join thousands of others on the start line.” For more information and to enter the 2024 New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon presented by ASICS visit queenstown-marathon.co.nz.
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Chur Men’s Snowboard Big Air World Cup podium [L-R] Rocco Jamieson NZL (2nd), Taiga Hasegawa JPN (1st), Romain Allemand FRA (3rd). Photo: Laemmerhirt
functionsChristmas
As we eagerly count down the weeks until Santa makes his joyful arrival and the summer holidays kick off in full swing, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect on everything that 2024 has brought us so far.
This year has certainly presented its fair share of challenges for businesses - staffing shortages, visa obstacles, a tough shoulder season and uneven winter demand, have tested us in many ways.
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$25 BBQ meat platter, dine in or takeaway, Fridays only 12pm to 5pm. Limited offer!
Uncovered: Original Music Showcase x Lokal Live Tuesday 22 October from 7pm, head to our Facebook page to find out more. @lokalkitchenandbarqt
Poker Night 6.30pm | $20 Entry $12 Margaritas, $25 Pizza and Beer
$12 Espresso Martinis All day and night
Tuesday Karaoke Night from 9pm Wednesday Queenstown’s Best Quiz from 7pm Double Happy Hour 7 days a week 4pm – 6pm & 9pm – 11pm
Live Sports on 12 TVs $12 Cosmos
UFC Live $12 Dark ‘N’ Stormys
$22 Select Pizzas | Dine In, Takeout or Delivery
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Tuesday From 7-8am: enjoy a coffee while watching the morning Figure Skating Club Training!
Wednesday Ice Skating, Ice Bumper Cars & Frisbee Golf + Free to Watch Hockey from 4.45pm
Thursday Free to Watch – Women’s Ice Hockey Game from 6.15-7.15pm Specials at the Bar!
Friday Attention Hockey Players – Stick & Puck session from 6.15-7.30pm
Saturday NIGHT SKATE Ice Skating Disco from 6.15-8pm Games and Prizes to be won!
Sunday
Sunday Social League: Summer Series – Free to Watch Ice Hockey from 5.15-8.45pm
Monday Free to Watch Ice Hockey – Senior Training from 6.15pm
Famous $15 all day Breakfast from 10am till 9pm daily. Monday $15 Nacho
Progress your skills (6.30-7.30pm) Thursday Social Night
$25 for 2 hours (6.30-8.30pm) Friday Skate Night
$10 for 2 hours Mini Ramp Access (6.30-8.30pm)
Sunday 2-for-1 Jump Night
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Monday Launch Ramp Night No experience needed (6.30-7.30pm)
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All Day Dining From 12pm - Late
‘Smashburger’ Now on site!
All Blacks/Japan live on big screen Sat 6pm
Live Music ‘Mika’ Sat 2-5 garden bar Queenstown’s best prices Tues-Sun/ 2pm -2am
TRIVIA NIGHT Every Monday at 6.30PM $200 Total Bar Tabs for 1st & 2nd Place!
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COMMUNITY
Composting for a Bumper Crop with Dr Compost
A great veggie garden starts with great compost. It’s the magical ingredient for growing your own food, boosting the microbial activity in the soil and helping your soil hold moisture. In Dr Compost’s free workshop, you’ll discover how to turn your food and garden waste into nutrients to feed your plants and soil, and get tips to make your composting fail-safe. Learn about cold and hot composting, Bokashi bins, and worm farms, plus find out which method will suit you best. Whether you want to get started on your compost journey, or maybe your composting has been de-railed (stinky Bokashi anyone?!), you can get some help from the doctor. Register your interest online at humanitix.
A zine (short for ‘magazine’ or ‘fanzine’) is a small, selfpublished booklet or magazine often used to share personal stories, art, and ideas. Join Queenstown Library for two zine-making workshops in collaboration with Fluid. Attend one or both sessions. In the introductory session, explore the history and cultural significance of zines while experimenting with formats and creating your own unique content. Booking required, email Queenstown.Library@qldc.govt.nz
Wao Summit returns this October to Queenstown and Wānaka. Masterclasses, kōrero, tours and community events are part of the festival.
Attend Wao Summit 2024 and bring deeper meaning and purpose to business and everyday life. The tours and masterclass sessions will set you on a pathway to action, helping you lead with purpose, and be part of the transformation towards a thriving future.
Join Wao as they host some of New Zealand’s most renowned experts. Grab a multi pass or reserve your spot at one of our sessions from $5-$25 and become a catalyst for positive transformation. Head to wao.co.nz for full programme, tickets, passes and more.
When: Tuesday, October, 29 – Saturday, 2 November
Where: Venues across Queenstown and Wānaka
Call for Volunteers: 2024 Wao Summit!
The Wao Summit needs volunteers for their Queenstown events on 30, 31 October and 1 November! Whether you can help in ticketing, food and beverage service, or hosting, there’s a role for you. No experience neededjust bring your enthusiasm! You’ll receive training, gain festival perks, and be part of a passionate community. Sign up for 2+ shifts and enjoy a free festival pass. Express your interest today by emailing kiaora@wao.co.nz
Queenstown Writers Festival: Free author talks
Rachael King has produced some of New Zealand’s best-selling books for adults and children. She will give a free talk on her publishing journey and the business of writing at Queenstown Library next Thursday. Esteemed children’s book author and illustrator Gavin Bishop will meet with local children and discuss his writing secrets and award-winning books at Frankton Library on Saturday, 2 November. Both events are free to attend but spaces should be reserved via qtwritersfestival.nz.
When: Thursday, 31 October – Saturday, 2 November, various times Where: Queenstown Library and Frankton Library
Queenstown Writers Festival: Idealism, Hippies and Life in a Commune
In this workshop, participants will explore layout and design techniques to bring their zines to life, using various materials to arrange text and images that showcase their unique stories and perspectives. Booking required, email Queenstown.Library@qldc.govt.nz
A selection of dynamic and exciting paintings, sculptures, pottery, textiles and other works curated by artists from our region and beyond will be on display over the Labour Weekend. All artists will be onsite to engage with the public about their work processes, in addition to live artist demonstrations. All art will be for sale with prices ranging from below $200 and over $20,000, offering a little bit of ‘Art for Everyone’.
When: Saturday, 26 October – Monday, 28 October, 10am – 5pm daily Where: Te Pūāhuru Queenstown Events Centre, Frankton
Arrowtown School Fair 2024
The bi-annual Arrowtown School Fair is on this Saturday. The vibrant community event promises a day of fun for all the family. The vital fundraiser supports Arrowtown School students and educational programmes. This year’s funds will go towards the School Hall redevelopment fund. Activities on offer include bouncy castles, chocolate wheel, dunk the teacher, face painting, nerf target shooting, chocolate toss, photo booth and carnival games. Market stalls will be selling books, plants, baking, sewing, Enviro Schools recycled clothing, pre-loved adult clothing, a melting pot of different foods, and more.
When: Saturday, 2 November, 10am – 2pm
Where: Arrowtown School Grounds, Centennial Avenue, Arrowtown
Join author Olive Jones and chair Karyn Hay as they talk about the idealism of the 1970s and the time Olive spent establishing one of New Zealand’s longest lasting communes in the Motueka Valley. They recall a time when mainstream culture was rejected in favour of social, sexual and physical liberation from the uptight world of their elders. Tickets and the full Queenstown Writers Festival programme is available at qtwritersfestival.nz
When: Sunday, 3 November, 11.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Te Atamira
Pax Assadi - Secrets
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Hey, so… I need to tell you something BUT I need you to keep it a secret. Can you do that? Ok, cool. Then come to Sherwood, and I’ll share this secret with you in the form of standup comedy. Ideally, you come alone, but if you must, you may bring one other person—maybe a significant other or close friend. Coming in a large group is also acceptable, but you have to make sure that everyone in this group understands that what I’m going to share with you is highly confidential. If they fail to respect the classified nature of what will be said on the night, their life may be at risk.
When: Thursday, 7 November, 7.30pm
Where: Sherwood, 554 Frankton Road, Queenstown
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Our obsession with Feijoas and the joy they’ve brought to Kate Evans
by Jessica Allen
Kate Evans is a Kiwi whose fascination with the quintessential New Zealand fruit, the feijoa, has grown over the years, especially in her time living overseas. She’s written a book all about the joy it’s brought her and the fixation with the fruit around the world – it’s called Feijoa, and Evans will talk about it at this year’s Queenstown Writers Festival, which kicks off at the end of this month. The book delves into the history of feijoas and the inspiring dance between people and plants. It explores how we need and change each other, and the surprising ways certain species worm their way into our imaginations, our stomachs and our hearts. Evans combined her journalistic background with travel and history to bring Feijoa to life, and is really looking forward to heading down here to talk all about it.
“I’m so excited – I haven’t brought the book to the South Island at all yet, so this will be its first South Island appearance,” Evans says. “Sometimes people say that feijoas are a North Island thing, but there actually grow extremely well in a lot of areas in the South Island – even in Southland in some places. I think if you’ve got the right microclimate they grow incredibly well.”
Evans lived overseas from ages 18 - 30, and whenever she’d get a hold of a feijoa in that time, she’d find herself feeling homesick. Cutting it open and smelling that distinct, familiar smell would transport her back to her childhood, growing up in the rural North Island. One of the most exciting things about coming back to New Zealand in 2014 was of course, “Finally I can have a full feijoa season and I can eat as many as I want.”
It was after returning home that she took some time to reflect on what it meant to be a New Zealander and what it meant for her to be living back in New Zealand – for the first time as an adult.
“I thought ‘that’s weird that the feijoa is the symbol of home for me when it’s not a native plant.’ I knew it came from South America, and in my years away I spent quite a lot of time in South America – I had an internship in Argentina and went back for work multiple times, I spoke Spanish and I really love South America. I feel super alive when I’m there. I found that interesting – there’s not that many links between New Zealand and South America, but that’s one of them.”
Her obsession with the delicious fruit drove her to start Googling and researching it – the story grew from there. She moved on to work in Indonesia, working with a tropical forest research organisation and was interviewing a lot of scientists who were studying the ways that people use different plants and the roles they had in their lives. This work shifted Evans’ way of thinking and over ten years she started to tack smaller trips onto her work trips, to go to different places around the world that have feijoas. She continued to work on the book on the side before getting it published after a few hurdles.
“My dream is for it to get translated into Spanish and Portuguese, so that people in its countries of origin can read it, in Uruguay and Brazil. I hope to one day return and bring the book to some of the people I met in Brazil and Uruguay and share it with them.”
Evans often gets asked if she ever thought there would be enough content to write a whole book about the history of feijoas, and it still surprises her that there was – and that it is all so interesting. She’s delighted to see it come to life, for now in Australia and New Zealand, and hopefully around the world in the future.
“What I discovered as well is that in telling this one story, it touches on so many other fascinating parts of science, history and people. The sessions at the festival, I think, will be a journey through lots of different parts of the world and lots of different facets of food, culture and life,” Evans says.
A Feijoa Fixation with Kate Evans will take place at Rippon Wānaka on Thursday, 31 October, at 5.30pm and at Te Atamira in Queenstown on Friday, 1 November, at 2.30pm. You can see the full programme for Queenstown Writers Festival and grab tickets at qtwritersfestival.nz/programme
We’ve got a double pass to give away to one Lakes Weekly Bulletin reader! Simply send an email to info@qmg.co.nz telling us what you love about Feijoas and we’ll select a winner at the end of the day next Tuesday.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Dream Big Awards
The 2024 Spirit of the Wakatipu Awards were held at the Events Centre on Saturday night, celebrating community heroes and philanthropy. Well known locals Charlie Phillips, Craig ‘Ferg‘ Ferguson, Ken McIntyre, Nanette Bennington, and Vanessa van Uden were bestowed with the Heart of the Wakatipu Mayoral Award, while Turn Up the Music’s Emma Wilson won the 2024 Arts and Culture award, LandSAR’s Ed Halson won the Resilience award, Queenstown Mountain Bike Club the Sports & Recreation award, and Mountain Club took down the Corporate Citizenship award. A full list of winners can be found at wakatipucommunityfoundation.co.nz.
How confident are you?
Queenstown Business Chamber of Commerce is collecting data from members for its quarterly business confidence survey, which takes the temperature of the town. The survey closes this Friday, 25 October. The data will be fed into the National Chamber network, so the Chamber can track how Queenstown is going compared to other regions, helping to strengthen national advocacy around shared issues. Current national consultation includes ACC Levy Consultation and Accredited Employer Work Visa processing times. Meanwhile, Hospitality NZ is advocating on behalf of hospo venue owners who’ve been stung with massive hikes in council fees for outdoor dining. Read more on that on lwb.co.nz and the Queenstown App.
30 years and counting
Air New Zealand celebrated 30 years of flying direct between Auckland and Queenstown on Thursday, a service which has had a monumental impact on the tourist town In the past decade alone, the airline has carried over seven million customers between the two destinations and this coming summer will operate up to 116 return services a week, increasing to 156 over the Christmas period. It is Air NZ’s third-most popular domestic route and also an important cargo link between the lower South Island and the international flight hub, Auckland - that cargo includes some 250 tonnes of lobster carried north from Queenstown each year. “About half the passengers who travel through Queenstown Airport fly this route,” Queenstown Airport CEO Glen Sowry says. “Its introduction 30 years ago helped forge strong links between NZ’s largest city and the Southern Lakes region. It enables efficient, convenient travel for business or leisure, as well as creating long-haul connections with Asia, North America, and Europe.”
High end Halloween
Arrowtown’s Ayrburn Winery will be transforming The Barrel Room for a luxurious Halloween celebration on Friday, 1 November, featuring a lavish long supper followed by an evening of live entertainment. There are limited tickets available, priced $149 per person. The event begins at 8.30pm. Visit sevenrooms.com for tickets.
FOR RENT
STUDIO
40a Tewa Street, Frankton 1 Semi Furnished $450 per week
This comfortable, modern studio is located beside Queenstown Central and is handy for shops and public transport. No Carpark. Available 6th November 2024
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1 BEDROOM
71a Bannister Street, Hanley’s Farm 1 Whiteware $540 per week
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88A Drysdale Road, Hanley’s Farm 1 Fridge/Freezer $730 per week
The perfect solution for those seeking their own space. Available now.
3 BEDROOMS
6 Chapman Way, Jacks Point 2 Fridge/Freezer &
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The property is designed with convenience and style in mind.
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4 Old Homestead Place, Kelvin Heights 3 Whiteware $1550 per week
Experience luxury living with timber plank flooring and Schist accents creating a warm, welcoming space. Available 21st October 2024.
CENTRAL QUEENSTOWN OFFICE FOR RENT
Shaping our Future Inc. will hold its AGM at 6.30pm on Monday, 11 November at the Supper Room in the Atheneum Hall Arrowtown. This is a public meeting.
The board will present a motion to wind up the Incorporated Society and manage the governance of Shaping our Future with a Charitable Trust.
Three guest speakers will lead a panel discussion themed “AI learn & play: what AI can do for us and how we can focus on fostering human connection”
Contact executive@shapingourfuture.org.nz or 0275867233 for information.
Located in Camp Street (in St Peter’s Anglican Church). Very quiet and private. Rent includes power and internet. Available for 12 months with right of renewal. $700 per month. For more information or to view contact Tina on 0211 563 564.
SUPER-HUNK SPARTACUS ACTOR “LUGO” AKA BARRY DUFFIELD
will be in Queenstown on 11 November! He will be talking about how and why he recently tried TO TAKE HIS OWN LIFE. Register NOW www.roadshow24.nz, to hear Barry’s story. www.roadshow24.nz
XS STORAGE
Secure self storage units – various sizes available Phone: 0800 297 786 | www.xsstorage.co.nz
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN SPANISH?
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My Life Story
by Sue Fea
ELAINE KIRKLAND
You can count on Elaine
The eldest daughter of renowned Routeburn Station runholder ‘Wattie’ Watson, Elaine Kirkland has always been a practical woman who remains unfazed and gets the job done.
That’s probably why she’s been at the forefront of some of Glenorchy’s most successful fundraising campaigns, a community building with medical rooms and library, and a community swimming pool among them. Elaine’s had a good go at getting a local museum up and running too, serving on various committees for more than 20 years, also running Glenorchy’s Spring Flower Show which just celebrated its 72nd year.
Elaine was also a highly trusted member of Blanket Bay’s housekeeping team where discretion was key. Even at 77 she still ‘can’t confi rm’ which famous movie stars she cleaned up after. However, she once tipped out two half-fi lled glasses of red wine left in a room by American guests, causing quite a stir. “It was a $350 bottle they’d left to breathe while out for the day,” Elaine grins.
Most of her childhood was spent on Routeburn Station, initially run by her mother’s parents Lewis and Helen Groves then bought by Wattie in 1954, and on Wattie’s Speargrass Flat farm. At fi rst Wattie worked the station all week and Speargrass Flat, where his wife and fi ve kids lived, at weekends. “Mum would drive him to Wilson’s Bay on Sunday, and he’d walk to Glenorchy then Harry Bryant picked him up in his little boat and took him to Kinloch.” In 1958, aged 11, she left Arrowtown’s two-room school for life back on the station, and Correspondence School.
“We used horses to cross the Dart River if the lake was rough, or we’d go down to Kinloch and cross to Glenorchy in Harry’s boat, no life jackets, often at night if the pictures were on in Glenorchy.”
The Lake Hayes Show, then in March, was a big highlight, and with no road then to Queenstown head of the lake families packed onto the TSS Earnslaw. “We got a new dress for summer every spring and wore it to the show,” Elaine recalls. Even better, sweets were sold in the boat tearooms. Holidays were spent helping Connie Bryant make lunches for Routeburn Bus tourists, 300 a day in peak summer.
The family had various governesses and after two years at Timaru Girls’ High from fi fth form, Elaine and one of the governesses ran the Glenorchy grocery store. “I came home after boarding school and Dad said, ‘Here’s the shop to run’.”
At 20, Elaine married Dunedin builder Ian Kirkland, who went on to become a respected, long-time Queenstown Lakes District councillor.
Ian (‘Kirkie’) scored a job on a rugby trip to Australia and their year there turned into 15 overseas.
Back living with Elaine’s family in Invercargill, Ian got off the phone one day and said, ‘Where’s Algeria because I just took a job there?’ Elaine says. Off
they went in 1975 with a six-week-old baby and preschooler for a threeyear adventure. “We didn’t really know what we were going to, so we didn’t worry.”
Ian worked for a big American infrastructure company, which also saw them doing two stints in Papua New Guinea. Ian also worked in Iran, where Elaine and the children were due to join him, just before trouble and unrest struck. “I didn’t get there. I was disappointed. It was the time of the Shah being kicked out.” With shooting breaking out Ian and the crew, working in an isolated area, had to escape to Teheran awaiting a fl ight out. “He said it was absolutely dreadful like we saw recently with masses of people trying to grab hold of, and get onto, every plane.”
After no ability to communicate for a month Ian turned up in a taxi in Invercargill with a giant doll and electronic robot for the kids. “Three Americans and Ian locked themselves in a stone building for four days playing poker and he won all the money,” Elaine chuckles. The Persian rug he bought her turned up three months later still tied to his suitcase that had been lost in the chaos.
After their last stint in Papua New Guinea, they moved back to Glenorchy in 1984, throwing their energies behind community projects and major fundraising drives, earning Elaine a Heart of the District Award in 2006. They also owned grocery stores in Glenorchy at times. Having lived in semidangerous territory with kids and no phone, Elaine had to dig for patience during the 1994 Glenorchy Race Day fl oods. “The drunks were swimming on the racetrack and the Police were trapped between washouts on the Glenorchy Road,” she says. “This woman saw Choppy’s helicopter and ran into the store, desperate, saying, ‘I need to get out! I have a baby!’, so I told her people have been having babies here for 150 years and survived,” Elaine grins.
As in Elaine style: “You just do what you’ve got to do and get on with it.”
Elaine and Ian in Beijing in 2017
Elaine, right, with her sisters, sitting on bales of wool on the Earnslaw
Elaine in Correspondence School uniform headed for camp
Drop anchor on Navigation Safety Bylaw
We invite your feedback on the draft Navigation Safety Bylaw 2025, aimed at ensuring safe enjoyment of our lakes and rivers. Have your say before 31 Oct at http://letstalk.qldc.govt.nz
Chat with your Councillors
Interested in connecting with your local elected members, sharing your thoughts and helping shape future decisions? Join your Arrowtown-Kawarau Ward Councillors at their friendly ‘Share With Us’ sessions at Arrowtown Library: 25 Oct, and 29 Nov; all between 11.00am-12.00pm.
New home for meeting livestreams
We’re switching the livestream of all future Council meetings to our YouTube channel (from Facebook). You don’t need an account to watch at www.youtube.com/@qldcinfo
Stop/go times two
• Stanley-Ballarat streets – overnight works on town centre underground services at this intersection will run 29-31 Oct between 8.00pm-6.00am.
• Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd – ongoing UV water treatment upgrades require stop/go near the One Mile roundabout weekdays between 8.30am-4.00pm until Friday 8 Nov. Please allow extra time for your journey at both locations.
Short video to explain District Plan
Want to know more about our District Plan and how it affects you and your community? Watch a breakdown of the basics with this short animation: https://youtu.be/OSCGFLFBIJo
Hydroslides to reopen!
Alpine Aqualand’s hydroslides are set to reopen on Friday 1 Nov. Watch out for some special offers over that weekend. Find out more at www.qldc.govt.nz/alpine-aqualand
Celebrate Diwali
This year’s local Diwali celebration runs Saturday 9 Nov, 5.30-11.00pm at Queenstown Events Centre. Known as the Festival of Lights, it’s an evening of colour, music, dance and delicious food for everyone in our community. Free entry. Organised by Bhartiya Samaj Queenstown Charitable Trust.
It’s Safer Boating Week
This essential annual event, co-ordinated by Maritime NZ with support from Safer Boating Forum, runs 21-27 Oct. Always remember to wear a correctly fitted lifejacket, check the forecast and carry two forms of waterproof communication: www.maritimenz.govt.nz/recreational/ safer-boating-week-2024
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QUEENSTOWN DHARMA CENTRE, 12 LAKE ST TUE (22 Oct) @ 6.30pm, Discovering BuddhaDharma with Grant Rix SUN (27 Oct) @ 10am, ‘Cultivating Awareness Practice’ followed by ‘Social Sunday’ All are welcome. Classes are free. Donations for the teacher/centre gratefully accepted. See www.dharmacentre.org.nz or FB
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
mRNA SAFETY QUESTIONS?
Inexplicable symptoms? Pericarditis? Being fobbed off by your doctor? Join 10 doctors, health professionals and vax harmed at the ‘Safe & Effective Roadshow’ 11th Nov in Queenstown and get answers. https://www.roadshow24.nz/
LAWN MOWING SERVICE
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FIVE ADORABLE FOXY/JR PUPS FOR SALE
3boys/2girls. Awesome family pets. Mum from Cecil Peak Station, Dad from Walter Peak St. Both parents very chilled, love walking, easily trained, very obedient dogs. Call Fiona for more info and photos 021038446
SAFE & EFFECTIVE ROADSHOW
Hits Queenstown 11 November: A Quest for Common Sense, Compassion & Justice ~ Searching for truth, impacts & solutions around the New Zealand COVID Response. Register https://www.roadshow24.nz/. Earlybird finishes 31 Oct.
Lost & Found
UNCLAIMED ITEMS SITTING AT THE Police Station, at 11 Camp Street, this week include:
DAILA-ROZE PENE – WALLET
FELIPE ARAYA-JARA – WALLET
MARK CREASY – WALLET
CAMERON KRAUTS – WALLET
PHILIP COWART – CARDHOLDER
XIA XUEQI – COIN PURSE
VIVIAN DOAN – PURSE
JACK BELL – PHONE
SAMSUNG PHONE IN YELLOW AND grey shoulder bag, located at the Airport
For Sale
TOYOTA ESTIMA 2002, GREAT CONDITION. Been a well-loved family car. Always got it fully serviced. New Battery last year. Just time to get a smaller car. 189000km, WOF and Rego valid. Please text 0273461643 for more questions. Asking price $3000.
Everything Else
VOLUNTEER AT THE 2024 WAO SUMMIT! Join our Queenstown team for our sustainability festival on 30, 31 October and 1 November. Help with ticketing, food & drinks, or hosting - no experience needed, training provided! Volunteer for 2+ shifts and get a free festival pass! Sign up today by emailing kiaora@wao.co.nz
CENTRAL OTAGO WAKATIPU CYCLING CLUB - Check us out on Facebook. Regular races for all ages and abilities. Including every second Thursday night around Highlands. All Welcome.
ISITE QUEENSTOWN HAS MOVED TO a temporary location at The Station Building, on Shotover Street until early December. CALLING ALL KITESURFERS, WINGFOILERS AND WINDSURFERS! The Southern Lakes Windriders club is having an AGM this Wednesday, 7.30pm at the Frankton Arm Tavern. New members intro to the lake from 7pm. Everyone welcome. slwindriders.co.nz
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LWB QUIZ
1. How many bones do we have in an ear?
2. How many colors are used in the South African flag?
3. How many dots appear on a pair of dice?
4. How many elements are in the periodic table?
5. How many European capitals does the Danube flow through?
6. How many faces does a Dodecahedron have?
7. How many ghosts chase Pac-Man at the start of each game?
8. How many hearts does an octopus have?
9. How many measures of Gordon’s Gin are in a Vesper (James Bond) martini?
10. How many minutes are in a full week?
11. How many stars are on the Chinese flag?
12. In Australia, what is commonly known as a bottle-o?
13. In the wildly popular 2011 series “Game of Thrones,” what is the sigil of House Stark?
14. In what capital would you find The Little Mermaid statue?
15. In what city is the NFL Hall of Fame located?
16. In what country is the Chernobyl nuclear plant located?
17. In what decade was the internet created?
Ph: 03 409 2800
enquiries@qmg.co.nz
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RETAIL ASSISTANT
Queenstown Central Store (Frankton) 19 hrs/week until May 2025
If you are a motivated retail dynamo, love people, have attention to detail, a positive manner, are well groomed, professional, honest, computer literate & love fashion (especially shoes) – we would love to hear from you
Drop your CV and covering letter into our store, or email Paula admin@shoesunlimited.co.nz
Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role.
Customer Service Representative Airport Operations
We are looking for a versatile team player who can support Queenstown Airport's smooth, safe and secure operation from the car parks through the terminal, and up to the aircraft, in this handson operations and customer centric role.
As a CSR at ZQN every day is different, from providing excellent customer service on our info desk, to aiding passenger flow, and ensuring continued availability of passenger facilities, including baggage trolleys and check-in kiosks.
This is a fulltime permanent position, working an average of 40 hours per week, 4 days on 2 days off. This role is multi-faceted, and as such encompasses duties both customer-facing and in an operational capacity both in and outside the terminal.
Apply with your CV and cover letter to recruitment@queenstownairport.co.nz
Ph: 03 409 2800
enquiries@qmg.co.nz
IT'S SUMMER AT KINROSS
Come and work in the vines, at our award winning Bistro. We have 2 roles available for summer:
Pizza Chef: full time, fixed term, 6 months experience
Front of House: casual or full time, 6 months experience
• No split shifts, no super late nights
• Day time hours
• Daily staff meal, great staff discounts on all food and wine
• Tips and sales bonuses
• Amazing location
• Job security and support
• The opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge in a winery.
Please apply with CV and cover letter to christine@kinross.nz
Please give details of your working holiday visa expiry. We do not offer staff accommodation and you will need your own transport to get to work. We are not considering AEWV's for these roles.
Duty Manager Wanted
• Must have a previous senior role in a fast paced restaurant.
• Confident in assisting running shifts
• Amazing opportunity’s available
• Competitive pay and perks to the role
Please contact Dianna.Kelly@goodgroup.co.nz
Evening Shift Picker & Packers
Bidfood Queenstown is currently looking for Evening Shift Pickers and Packers to work in our warehouse with our hard working evening team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and highly respected company within the hospitality industry. We offer a competitive remuneration package, consistent hours and staff benefits. The shift start times are 3:30pm until approx. midnight.
Key responsibilities include picking orders for the delivery runs and packing to pallet. You may also be required to receive incoming goods, check inventory and warehouse maintenance. This position requires individuals to be physically fit as there is frequent heavy lifting of up to 25kg.
Previous experience in a warehouse environment is preferable but not essential as full training and appropriate PPE will be provided. Forklift experience also desirable but not essential. Applicants must be able to provide references and must be eligible to work in NZ to apply for this role.
Please send your CV to HR.Queenstown@bidfood.co.nz
VACANCIES
Join the Team at Golf Federation
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join us at Golf Federation in Queenstown. This role can be either part-time or fulltime, and the ideal candidate must hold a current Duty Manager’s License. At Golf Federation, we offer a unique indoor golf experience using Trackman simulators to play some of the world’s most iconic courses. We’re passionate about creating a welcoming space for both seasoned golfers and newcomers alike to enjoy the game, rain or shine. As a fully licensed premises, we provide a relaxed environment where customers can enjoy a drink while they play.
Key Requirements:
• Some knowledge or passion for golf is a must.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and contribute to a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
• Availability for weekend & evening work is required.
• Current Duty Managers Licence
If you’re ready to share your love for golf and be part of a great team, we’d love to hear from you! Contact: Pedro at manager@golffederation.co.nz to apply or for more details.
Looking for a part-time job with flexible hours and awesome working conditions? We are looking for a COMMERCIAL CLEANER to join our small team:
• Stay healthy with our ENJO chemical free cleaning system
• No travelling required, carpark provided while at work
• Permanent part-time and casual contracts available
• Fortnightly roster, able to work weekends and school holidays
• Good level of fitness needed, keep fit on the job!
• A good understanding of English required
Sponsorship not available for this position. We would love to hear from you, email your CV to info@cranbury.co.nz
Ph: 03 409 2800
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Screen Printer
We're looking for an experienced Screen printer to join our team at Uniform Studio. Experience in similar fields and graphic software skills will be a plus. If you are interested in this position but haven't quite got the experience, please note we will be looking into providing training for the right candidate.
The position offers 30-40hrs week starting ASAP.
Valid working visa / Resident or Citizen only.
Please send us your CV and application to: Russ@uniformstudio.co.nz
Cocktail Bartender Wanted
• Competitive rates of pay
• Company wide discounts
• Must be customer service focused.
• Be driven to deliver excellence.
• Must have NZ open work rights.
To apply email kenna.matthews@whiteandwongs.co.nz
Customer Service / Scarer
Fear Factory Queenstown are looking for an experienced Custumer Service and Scarer. Average of 32-37 hours a week (full-time), mainly evening work. You will be working with a fun, hard working, scary team, passionate about horror, making people laugh and scream.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Minimum 6 months wih full availability
• Stock management skills
• Cash, eftpos, till and computer skills
• Excellent team player
• Problem solving and communication skills to brief guests and sell merchandise
Interested?
Please email your CV and a cover letter telling us a bit about yourself to queenstown@fearfactory.co.nz
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
Tired of Tinder and being mucked around on sugar daddy sites?
We’re currently looking for a select number of women to join our small team at Bon Ton, Queenstown’s only (female-run) escort agency, www.bonton.co.nz. Are you healthy, adventurous, into fitness, and consider yourself attractive? If you’re over 20, live in or near the QueenstownLakes District area and think escorting might be for you… give us a call. You dictate your hours and can earn in one booking what you’ll earn in a week in other jobs. All applications are handled in confidence and with no obligation.
Contact Jennifer on 021 895 131
Education and Engagement Contractor
The Whakatipu Reforestation Trust is on the lookout for a new champion for the environment.
If you love plants, restoring and developing native plant ecosystems, are passionate about educating others, particularly children, like getting your hands dirty and spreading wonder and joy, then you could be the person we are looking for.
The role is part time, involves collaboration with schools, sponsors, and other environmental groups to deliver our Educate for Nature programme.
The specific skills required are organisational, computer literacy, time management, collaboration and knowledge of native flora and fauna.
Apply now
Please submit your CV and cover letter to chairperson@wrt.org.nz by 31 October 2024
For the Job Description please visit www.wrtqt.org.nz
CHEF WANTED to join our small but mighty team
Previous experience required, able to work well on own and in a team.
Evening and weekend shifts
Must have valid visa.
Contact us at manager@thefarmhouse.kiwi or pop in to to see us
Pedro's is looking for a passionate COOK/CHEF to join the team.
Good customer service is required and a can do attitude.
Apply at queenstown@pedros.co.nz
“The steak house to end all arguments” Jervois Steak House is an authentic and premium steak house which makes no apologies for unashamedly celebrating a love of meat.
THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO JOIN OUR TEAM
We are looking for
Kitchen Hand
Hardworking enthusiastic staff member required to work in our fast pace restaurant. Applicant must have current working visa or be eligible to work in New Zealand.
Minimum 6 month commitment
Why work with us
• Competitive salary.
• Training and development.
• Daily staff meals.
• Dining discount within the group.
• Paid day off on your birthday after a year of continuous service.
• Monthly visits out to local wineries - explore our backyard!
• Open for dinner only, so plenty of time to enjoy the mountains before work!
Email your CV to headchef@queenstownjsh.co.nz
Ph: 03 409 2800
Full and Part time positions available
enquiries@qmg.co.nz
JOINER/CABINET MAKER
Amazing individuals required to join our fun team as:
• New Build & Commercial cleaning experts
• Air b n b & residential cleaning professionals
• Full training given! Great Pay Rates!
• Travel and vehicles provided!
• Check us out @ www.slithytoves.nz
Email us for full details and a trial! slithytoves33@gmail.com
Committed to a healthy work/life balance!
Position Available: Landscaper Full-Time Permanent Role
We are seeking an experienced landscaper to join our team. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of both hard and soft landscaping, demonstrating a strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to take initiative. Attention to detail is essential. We offer competitive remuneration for the right applicant.
To apply, please contact Mikey at 027 285 7008 or email us at info@alpinelandscaping.co.nz
We are looking for a Joiner/Cabinet Maker to join our experienced team.
Based mainly in our fully equipped workshop in Frankton, our Joiners manufacture bespoke products of the highest level for high-end projects. Some site work required.
Projects range from bespoke kitchens, wine cellars, offices and media rooms to custom made wardrobes, vanities, doors, stairs and timber windows.
We operate:
Monday to Thursday 7am to 4.30pm &Friday 7am to 4pm (Weekends Off!)
What You Require:
• Joinery/Cabinet Maker qualifications
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in the trade
• Ability to interpret drawings
• Read and listen to instructions
• Have a keen eye for detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Basic hand tools
• Full clean driving licence
• Eligibility to work in NZ
• Factory Machine Operating Skills
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We have incredible opportunities in a variety of roles with shifts and hours that will suit whatever you are looking for across our 3 Queenstown properties.
Smiths offers a relaxing environment for our staff and guests alike we need someone who embodies that vibe. Our menu is very North American bar /pub inspired previous experience would be beneficial but not necessary.
Successful candidates will possess at least a 6 month working holiday visa, is fluent in English and has a can do attitude.
Please email your CV to Chris@smithscraftbeer.co.nz better yet pop up in person Mon-Fri between noon at 5pm
Based on government regulations we can not sponsor anyone for this position.
We are getting ready for the busy
Please send your CV to: bookings@momentos.co.nz
The Bunker is looking for experienced hospitality professionals to join our talented team and work in our restaurant and bar.
We pride ourselves on providing worldclass service leaving our guests with a memorable experience! Positions available for:
• Bartender
• Waiter
• Chef De Partie
If you’ve got the relevant experience, an awesome can-do attitude & ready to join
The Bunker family - please email: info@thebunker.co.nz
Must have NZ work rights.
If this sounds like you, please apply by email to the address below enclosing a CV and examples of your work office@cww.net.nz Join Our Team at Botswana Butchery
***OPPORTUNITIES ALSO OPEN IN OUR TE ANAU, DUNEDIN & GREYMOUTH HOTELS***
We’re seeking a talented COCKTAIL BARTENDER to bring creativity and enthusiasm to our fun dining experience. If you have a passion for mixology, exceptional customer service skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and help us create unforgettable moments for our guests! Send your CV to queenstown@botswanabutchery.co.nz
Develop your professional skills and creativity in some of New Zealand’s most picturesque locations. We offer a variety of opportunities to match your career goals.
Join our team and experience unique work environments, from the vibrant heart of Queenstown to the rugged beauty of Fiordland. Discover a role that suits your preferences and aspirations.
Some positions available:
Queenstown
• Ferry Skipper
• Food & Beverage Attendant
• General Hand - Walter Peak
• Operations Support - Whakatipu Transport & Coach Driver/Guide
Fiordland
• Overnight Cruise Operations Manager
• Te Anau Caves Operations Manager
• Coach Driver - Doubtful Sound
• Chef - Milford Sound
• Visitor Centre Coordinator
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