MY COMMUNITY NEWS

Wanaka Camera Club Biennial Exhibition

The Wanaka Camera Club will be holding it’s biennial exhibition at the Wanaka Community Hub, starting with an opening at 6.00pm on Thursday, 30 March.

This is the Club’s opportunity to show to the community our work. We hope it will also encourage interested people to participate in our programmes through the year and to join the Club.

There will be a short address by the judge of the exhibition, Vicky Fulton, along with nger food and refreshments.

The exhibition will be open from 9.00am to 5.00pm on Friday, 31 March and Saturday, 1 April.

The club meets monthly on the second Monday of each month and has a variety of presentations by local and invited speakers. A short course for those beginning with photography is usually held near the start of each year.

We also hold day trips and weekends away through the year.

Dinosaur Park opening for Wānaka Festival of Colour 2023

The tenth Wānaka Festival of Colour kicks o on Sunday, 26 March with an o cial opening for the community at the Dinosaur Park at 3.00pm. Local choirs will join together to perform waiata and celebrate the beginning of a week of shows, workshops and discussions in and around Wānaka. Throughout the week there will be free events for everyone to enjoy. Along Bullock Creek there will be Three Nests, an installation made of light, sound and found materials that creates voices for and animates the eggs of three of Aotearoa’s extinct indigenous birds. They tell, in their own words, their take on their own extinction.

Also along Bullock Creek at the end of the week will be The Book Factory, a recycled and human-powered publishing machine where you will be able to write, draw, print and pedal a your way into the unique books produced entirely from human energy!

Submitted by Rob Norman

WHEN: Thursday, 30 March to Saturday, 1 April 2023

WHEN: Wanaka Community Hub

WHEN: Friday, 24 March 6.00pm

WHEN: Presbyterian Community Centre, 94 Tenby St,Wanaka.

All welcome.

$5 per person. Students free.

Submitted by Jo Mills

A highlight of the Wānaka Festival of Colour will be the Wānaka New World Community Day, when the streets of Wānaka take centre stage for a variety of performances. Local dance schools United Dance Crew and Centralpoint Dance will be showcasing new works outside Kai Whaka Pai and on the new marina respectively, while some spectacular circus skills will be on display courtesy of two groups: Biggest Little Circus and Silk & Circus.

The Wānaka Festival of Colour takes place in and around the Upper Clutha region from 26 March - 2 April.

Tickets and the full programme can be found online www.festivalofcolour.co.nz

Biological Control: The risks, bene ts and challenges

Biological control is a natural phenomenon, but pest management using natural enemies has been used for over 3000 years, with Chinese farmers recognising they could reduce the impact of orchard pests by transferring predatory ant nests to their trees.

In her talk, Barbara will describe the recent history of biological control and, in particular, the rise in interest in biosafety aspects. This followed a groundswell of concerns about potential harmful ecological impacts.

After a period of intense controversy, it was generally accepted that pre-release risk assessment for biocontrol agents should be a requirement, and many regulatory agencies throughout the world have legislated accordingly. Barbara’s work in the multi-agency research collaboration ‘Better Border Biosecurity’ focuses on risk assessment for intentional introduction of biological control agents. She will describe research by the team to support decisions of the Environmental Protection Authority and of DOC who

Submitted by Ben Goddard evaluate the risk to the conservation estate.

Barbara Barratt is a principal Scientist at AgResearch in the Resilient Agriculture Group. She is also an Honorary Professor at the University of Otago based in the Department of Botany, where she helps supervise postgraduate students in the Botany and Zoology Departments.

Barbara graduated with a BSc and PhD from the Department of Zoology at the University of Durham in the northeast of England, and after arriving in Dunedin took up a post-doc position with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries at Invermay Research Centre. Barbara’s research focuses on biosafety of biological control, biosecurity risks to natural ecosystems and natural grassland community ecology. In 2021 Barbara was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand.

Great prospective Tenants looking for long term rental properties here in Wanaka and surrounds.

RENT GUEST SUITE over Easter. King bed or 2 singles, $162 per night, minimum 2 nights in Northlake. Contact 027 5530 096. WINTER ACCOMMODATION WANTED for Rookie Academy 2023 season. We are looking for 4-5 bedroom houses within Wanaka area, from the 1st July to the 30th September (13 weeks). We are also looking for 3-5 bedroom place from the 22nd July - 9th September (7 weeks). If you are wanting to rent out your property, please contact info@rookieacademy.com

LUXURY 3 BEDROOM apartment, close to lake and marina available for rent. $1200/week from 5th April 2023. Phone 027 4578 021.

ROOM WANTED. Mid fties female, quiet, independent, respectful (own home elsewhere). From 19th April. 021 1799 190. Experienced house-sitter too.

MATURE FEMALE AFTER long-term rental in Wanaka. Works from home for an American Company - 021 1891 176.

LOOKING FOR A RENTAL. Family of 3, wanting to rent a 2-3 bedroom house, cat friendly, Coralieanne 021 1076 851.

FURNISHED 3 BED home for rent, early May until late June. Hikuwai area, $650 a week. 021 1501 333 Jacqueline.

HOUSE FOR RENT. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom furnished house available from May to October this winter on a xed term. Close to town and ideal for a ski family or 2 couples. $700 pw including internet. Tenant to pay power and gas. Enquire to bonesy@xtra.co.nz

Staff Vacancies

Albert Town and Wanaka Foursquares’ have retail assistant positions available for nights and weekends.

Duty Manager licence would be an advantage but not essential.

Email CV to alberttown@foursquare-si.co.nz or call Sharlene for more details 03 443 1604

Liquorland Three Parks is looking for an energetic duty manager to join our team.

Responsibilities include:

• Great customer service

• Supervising the sale of alcohol

• Stock maintenance

The successful applicant must:

• Hold a current Duty Manager’s Certificate

• Have attention to detail and able to problem solve

• High standard of communication

• Hold a vast knowledge of beers, wines and spirits

If this sounds like the job for you please send through your CV and cover letter to Millie: Camilla.keating@fssi.co.nz or call on 03 433 4812

LIQUORLAND 3 PARKS • 99 SIR TIM WALLIS DRIVE

TEACH AT MOUNTAINSIDE Educare. We are recruiting quali ed and unquali ed teachers to join our respectful, cohesive and fun team on a permanent and xed-term basis. Each role is a minimum of 30 hours per week in either the under or over 2’s classroom. Start date is negotiable. Email Jac at centremanager@mountainsideeducare.co.nz for more information.

Customer Service Representatives @ BP Connect Wanaka

Calling all co ee lovers and customer service legends; are you ready to join the team famous for delivering an awesome customer experience?

We’re looking for co ee bean enthusiasts. People who know they can brighten someone’s day with just one cup. Friendly faces to look after the early birds, the road trippers and anyone in need of an afternoon pickme-up.

Spirited individuals who care about people. Team players. Hard workers who roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. Reliable and energetic teammates with world-class customer service in their DNA. If this is you then your career at BP is waiting. Let’s get started. Specifically, you bring the following skills and attributes:

• E ective communication skills with a competency in English (reading, writing and speaking)

• Friendly, energetic and approachable with a natural flair for great customer service

• An ability to undertake cleaning activities, replenish and move stock and serve customers at the point of sale

• Confidence to execute in-store promotions

• Attention to detail, the ability to work in accordance with safe work practices and operational procedures, as well as a level-head to carry out emergency activities if required

• A real team player who is keen to wear our brand with pride

• Eligibility to work in NZ

Click on below link and apply for job www.bpjobs.co.nz/cnzw/en/job/891045/customerservice-representative-ft-and-pt-bp-connect-wanaka or scan the QR code and search for Wanaka

Gallery Thirty Three is looking for a motivated self-starter to join our team in the role of Assistant Manager. The primary aim of the role is to facilitate the sale and promotion of artworks, as well as supporting management in the day to day running of Gallery Thirty Three. This role aids the manager in the coordination and delivery of marketing strategy as well as work alongside the manager to improve the gallery’s online presence.

To apply please email info@gallery33.co.nz with your CV and a cover letter outlining why you’ll be a great fit for our team.

CARPENTERS WANTED. Wanaka project. Carpenters needed. Call or text 021 868 245.

MATHS COACHING WANAKA is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced secondary maths teacher to join the team and start in term 2. We teach students year 2 - 11, catch up and extension. Sessions are for an hour and have a max of 3 students who are all doing individual work. Your role is to make maths enjoyable and and plan targeted individual lessons so that the students quickly gain in both knowledge and con dence. Maths coaching is very rewarding job, hours are exible (Mon - Thur) and well paid, call Nikki 021 2279 898, www.mathscoaching.co.nz

Butcher

We are seeking an energetic person that wants to be a part of our team to help deliver quality products in our busy Butchery Department. The position available is full time, with the days and shifts to be discussed with the successful applicant.

You will be a part of an enthusiastic and motivated team. We are a store that takes great pride in the goods we produce. The successful applicant will need to have experience in the Butchery industry and have a strong customer focus, preferably having worked in a supermarket environment and able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Butcher experience or qualification

• Outstanding butchery skills and presentation of product

• Developed organisational & time management skills

• E ectively communicate at all levels

• Attention to detail

• Dedication to customer service

In this role you will be directly reporting to the Butchery Manager

Key responsibilities include:

• To consistently produce product of outstanding quality.

• Work as a team to deliver the quantity and quality of the required production.

• The maintaining of our Health & Safety and Food Safety Standards within your department.

If this sounds like you then please apply now or email Millie at Camilla.keating@newworld-si.co.nz

Student Attendance Officer/Receptionist

Student Attendance Officer/Receptionist

To start 24 April 2023.

To start 24 April 2023.

The role is primarily focused on student attendance and managing the student reception. The applicant will preferably have had some administration or reception experience, although this is not essential. If you like working with teenagers, are patient, steadfast, flexible, and have a sense of humour, this could be the job for you.

The role is primarily focused on student attendance and managing the student reception. The applicant will preferably have had some administration or reception experience, although this is not essential. If you like working with teenagers, are patient, steadfast, flexible, and have a sense of humour, this could be the job for you.

The position is 37.5 hrs per week, term time only, and is permanent.

Hours are from 8am - 4.00pm. Pay for this role is in accordance with the Support Staff Collective Agreement for Secondary Schools.

The position is 37.5 hrs per week, term time only, and is permanent.

Hours are from 8am - 4.00pm. Pay for this role is in accordance with the Support Staff Collective Agreement for Secondary Schools.

Applications close at 4.00pm, Monday 27 March 2023

Applications close at 4.00pm, Monday, 27 March 2023

An application form and job description is available on: www.mtaspiring.school.nz/jobs-at-mac

An application form and job description is available on: https://mtaspiring.school.nz/jobs-at-mac/ Please submit applications with a covering letter and CV to: jobs@mtaspiring.school.nz

Please submit applications with a covering letter and CV to: jobs@mtaspiring.school.nz

Receptionist - Kiripaepae

About us - E pā ana ki a tatou:

Aspiring Medical Centre is a progressive, motivated, and friendly general practice in Wanaka.

Aspiring Medical’s enrolled patient population is around 7500, our patient health care needs are provided by our clinical team of Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurses, Phlebotomist, Primary Care Assistants, Administrators and Receptionists. We also provide support to visitors to our town with their urgent health care needs throughout the year.

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga:

We are seeking a Medical Receptionist to join our well supported Reception and Administration team. This position will be between 24-32 hours per week however the days worked are flexible. There will also be some weekend and public holiday work required. In this role you will be responsible for:-

• Booking appointments appropriately.

• Payments and reconciliation.

• Entering information accurately into our Patient Management System

• Providing excellent customer service.

• Good telephone etiquette.

About you - Mōu:

To be successful in this role you must:

• Have a strong customer service focus, together with well-developed inter-personal skills.

• Have the ability to prioritise workloads.

• A sound working knowledge of the usual office systems, Microsoft suite, email, scanning and photocopying.

• Be able to multi-task effectively with strong attention to detail to get the job completed accurately, effectively and efficiently.

• Preferably but not essentially experienced in working with Medtech 32 or Medtech Evolution.

• Fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

• Have current eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter to the Operations Manager, Vivienne Petrie - vivienne.petrie@aspiringmedical.co.nz

Applications will be assessed as they are received.