Queenstown Trading News, Issue #105, 21/05/19
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IMeet - Co work and meeting space is leading the way for co working within our community and is offering their space to be used freely for one week. This event is part of National Co working week, with the aim to encourage as many people across NZ to get involved with the community. Anyone who is interested out is invited come along for the week starting May 20th and iMeet have announced their meeting room is also included with this nationwide event. Contact the team for more information and check the event link below https://www.facebook.com/events/1948518585253472/
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SPECIAL OFFER at Quality Home Services! Chemical Free Cleaning - ONLY $99 + GST Residential Cleaning: Up to 3 hours, additional hours available. Further offers available for regular clients. Subject to availability. Terms & Conditions apply. For additional QHS services, contact us today at info@qualityhomeservices.co.nz
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Winter is almost amongst us! To celebrate the cold weather we are running a sausage “happy hour” at Fritz's Wieners Queenstown But what’s better than a happy HOUR? A Happy 2 HOURS! $5 Bratwursts 3:00pm - 5:00pm daily 45 Camp Street
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Are you an Airbnb or holiday home host in and around Queenstown?
Sign up now to Planit bnb's open day to learn more about all the amazing incentives and services available to you and your guests.
As well as receiving a FREE Shotover Jet Boat ride for 2 people!
Sign up now at www.planitairbnb.co.nz/open-day/
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Tourism leaders say the industry is lagging behind when it comes to attracting young New Zealanders into the sector.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Chris Roberts announced the business case for a new raft of initiatives at TRENZ, the country's biggest annual tourism showcase in Rotorua, with hopes it will help address the shortfall.
The industry is preparing to attract an estimated 40,000 new employees needed to support growth over the next five years - a 20 percent boost on the current tourism workforce.
The three-year package can be broken down into three components - improving perceptions, bridging between young people and tourism businesses, and ensuring those working in the industry have positive experiences.
It includes industry open days, the creation of a school engagement programme and pledge to create a placement for businesses.
A recent study found two-thirds of tourism businesses rely on work visas for staffing.
Chris Roberts said tourism was often not viewed as a viable career option, which needed to change.
"Many other industries in New Zealand, such as the agriculture sector, are well advanced in their talent attraction strategies.
"As an industry, we're actually lagging well behind and historically have under invested in trying to attract people into our industry so the time's never been better to raise the profile."
The perception of wages was also viewed as a drawback for some.
Mr Roberts said offering a living wage had been considered as the industry finalised its sustainability goals - but he did not rule it out for the future.
"People need time to adjust their business model. Some businesses, they tell us, they would fold tomorrow if they suddenly paid everyone the living wage."
Read more here: https://crux.org.nz/national-news/tourism-industry-to-target-young-employees/
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· Have you purchased a section and are thinking about building? · Are you planning a renovation? · Adding a flat onto your property? · Still haven’t fixed that pesky leak? · In need of replacing your hot water cylinder? · Want to put a water filtration system at your property? Then please contact Lakes Plumbing Services. We are a newly formed plumbing company with nearly 20 years’ experience of plumbing in the Queenstown Lakes area. We specialise in all jobs big and small, from maintenance to new builds, and would love to meet your plumbing needs.
Visit www.lakesplumbingservices.co.nz/contact or call Andy: 021 552 059 or Russ: 021 799 020
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THAI 2 GO
Queenstown’s Only Organic Cuisine.
Authentic Thai Cuisine cooked with 100% organic vegetables delivered to your home. Free delivery No minimum order to most places Mobile EFTPOS
9 Mcbride Street Frankton
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www.thai2go.menu
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Techweek NZ and Innovation Queenstown Present Live in Queenstonwn 'Ride The Next Tech Wave'!
Announcing our first of five speakers for the first ever Queenstown TechWeek event! Trey Ratcliff has had an extraordinary journey from the day he decided to post a picture and write a blog every single day. He has been doing this for 10 years and amassed over 5 million followers on social media and has 140bn views of his photos on Google. He founded the world's number one travel blog called 'Stuck in Customs'. He is celebrated as an extraordinary master of rich in-the-camera photography by global legends such as composer Hans Zimmer and Hollywood Director JJ Abrams. In this fireside chat, we will discuss Trey's new book: 'Under The Influence: How to fake your way into getting rick on Instagram'. The book delves into Influencer Fraud, Selfies, Anxiety, Eqo & Mass Delusional Behaviour. This is part of an in-depth series of interviews with fascinating pioneers who illustrate how to 'Ride a Tech Wave'. Each afternoon through TechWeek we will hear from a pioneer in a fireside chat interviewed by Simon Small upstairs at Prime Restaurant and Bar, 2 Rees Street. All of the 'Ride the Next Tech Wave' sessions will also be recorded multi-cam and live-streamed to social media. Tickets for each daily event available here! Sessions start at 2.15pm and finish at 4pm. https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/a-techweek-nz-mastermind-session-with-trey-ratcliff-tickets-61898032682
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This weeks weather! Cooler nights but still getting into double digits during the days!
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SmartSupply Queenstown
What the fuss about rangehoods?
Did you know that soon it will mandatory to have a rangehood installed in every property in the rental market. Get your Robinhood rangehood installed today to avoid the fuss. Drop by our showroom to have a look at some of our great products at great prices.
Unit 4, 70 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
Tel: 021 260 9956
Email: hello@smartsupply.co.nz
www.smartsupply.co.nz
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On the Go Mobile Mechanic Addept Automotive is now servicing Queenstown area with great labour rates and quick service.
Wof repairs, servicing, brakes, struts and shocks, even bigger jobs like cam belts and head gaskets as well as pre-purchase inspections, diagnosing, and smaller auto-electrical jobs and much more.
Contact Ryan on 027-439-3403 with inquiries
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News is brought to you by Crux and Queenstown News
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Wanaka women have been fighting for years for improved maternity care. They argue that their lives, and the lives of their babies, are put at serious risk due to the Russian Roulette decision of whether to stay in Wanaka to give birth - or drive to Dunedin.
This mini-documentary, produced by Storyworks as part of the Crux Living in La La Land series, is a moving and dramatic portrait of the human cost involved in that potentially life or death gamble.
Our follow up video will feature a full response from the Southern District Health Board. The SDHB was asked to be part of this initial production but were not available before our production deadline.
Please share with your friends and family. Thanks for the support of New Zealand On Air.
https://crux.org.nz/living-in-la-la-land/a-labour-of-truth/
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The government will play a more active role in the future of tourism through its newly-unveiled vision.
The New Zealand-Aotearoa Government Tourism Strategy was launched by Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis and Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage this morning.
The new strategy aims to tackle challenges of growth, including the lack of visitors travelling into the regions and inadequate infrastructure while sharing the benefits more widely.
Mr Davis said the strategy was designed to deliver benefits to New Zealanders through productive, sustainable and inclusive tourism growth.
Tourism is a vital part of New Zealand's ongoing success, supporting national and regional economies, creating jobs and allowing us to celebrate who we are," Mr Davis said.
The strategy outlines plans for more collaborations with industry, iwi, local government and across the tourism and conservation sectors.
It described its tourism goals as long-term and aspirational.
"As a steward, government looks across the whole tourism system to make sure that it is working effectively, and that the other participants have the incentives, information and capability to play their respective roles" it said.
The strategy set five outcomes to guide the new strategy: focusing on the growth wanted from tourism, protecting and carefully managing the environment, developing and promoting high-quality, authentic visitor experiences, receiving support from communities, and making sure growth is spread across the regions.
Mr Davis said the strategy also sought to build stronger partnerships with Maori tourism operators, iwi, hapu and tangata whenua.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment tourism system and insights manager Richard Davies said the strategy recognised the pressures being placed on New Zealanders.
"It recognises that governments actually got a key role in the tourism system both as a steward of the system so we don't have to just be reactive to tourism," Mr Davies said.
"We can actually hold some levers that can, I guess, lead to better planning and produce better results for New Zealand. That's what it's all about at the end of the day."
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage said tourism could be a champion for sustainability and restoring the environment.
New Zealand's natural and cultural heritage is at the core of our tourism industry and our national identity. We must build a sustainable visitor industry that protects and cherishes this heritage for future generations, Ms Sage said.
As visitor numbers rise we must ensure the tourism industry is part of the solution for our biggest conservation challenges, including climate change, the impact of pest species, and habitat loss and degradation."
The tourism industry released its strategy for the future earlier this week at TRENZ.
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Delays in the issue of work visas are continuing to frustrate local employers, in spite of recent pressure for improvements.
The upcoming ski season in particular is feeling the effects with one snow sports instructor contacting Crux claiming that up to half of ski workers are still facing visa delays with less than a month to go before the season starts.
Bjorn Nordahl, a snow sports instructor from Sweden, told us "Processing times for visas has been increased to ridiculous levels and that with immigration charging double the processing fee! Both the ski season is in danger as well as the future to bring high quality people to work in NZ."
Mr Nordahl went on to say that many ski workers overseas were extremely worried about the situation as they could not book flights to Queenstown until their visas were confirmed.
NZ Ski CEO Paul Anderson confirmed that there are immigration delays that he is working closely with Immigration NZ to resolve.
"We employ 1200 staff in total and seek around 300 essential skills visas largely for Snowsports Instructors so getting these processed is critical for our business to add to our local instructor base."Queenstown Chamber of Commerce CEO Anna Mickell has been pushing Immigration NZ for ways to improve the situation, explaining that in some cases the employers are making mistakes with their visa applications.
"One of the issues that Immigration NZ is facing is the volume of requests they get from employers that are not 'decision-ready' or in other words there are too many errors in them to be able to process first-time and they need to go back to the employer for further or correct information. This is a productivity issues for INZ, tying up their staff and slowing down total processing times. They have requested our support in an education campaign to improve this situation. INZ also provide training videos etc. This goes some way to explaining some of the issues that are being faced by INZ."
"QLDC and the Chamber have, separately, put in a response to the Regional Workforce Planning Draft Strategy, which focuses heavily on improving processes for immigration. We are waiting to hear back on how this will roll out. This draft strategy suggests a move back to regional employment hubs, a move the Chamber supported, however we have asked for greater granularity of data to allow Queenstown and Wanaka to be seen as a distinct region, separate from Otago as a whole."
All of which might be a little too late for some workers. Bjorn Nordahl observes from Sweden "It puts the whole tourism industry at jeopardy when NZ citizens can’t or won’t take these jobs and employers rely on foreign workers to keep businesses and the local economy going. Immigration has let everyone down on this. Many workers are hugely worried and anxious to get their visas now without any further delay."
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The following media release has been posted by QLDC.
"Responding to community concerns, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will be upgrading a section of Ballantyne Road in Wānaka following funding approval from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
Queenstown Lakes District Council General Manager Property and Infrastructure Peter Hansby said the Transport Agency has agreed to fund 50% of the $6.4m project which would see the road sealed and upgraded to meet modern safety standards.
“Upgrading any legacy road is a difficult balancing act. We have worked very closely with the Transport Agency and many people in the Wanaka community to agree a preferred design that strikes a balance between safety,community requirements, active travel and affordability,” Mr Hansby said.
The upgrade project will include a range of safety improvements, including:
- A sealed surface and clear zone on both sides, significantly reducing the risk of crashes in the area.
- A low speed environment by design, i.e. paint markings or planting, with further traffic calming methods applied if necessary.
- One metre wide sealed shoulders to allow for walking and cycling.
Mr Hansby is thrilled with the news, noting that with such limited funding available for roading upgrades, securing a share of the project cost is a fantastic outcome for the Wānaka community.
“The Transport Agency has worked very closely with us to understand the need for improved safety on this road. It is something the people of Wānaka have been asking for over a number of years so we are delighted to land on a solution that will see the road sealed and upgraded,” he said.
Deputy Mayor Calum Macleod shared the sentiment, saying “This is fantastic news for an important link between Wanaka, The Airport and Luggate. The community has been pushing for an upgrade to the safe operation of this stretch of road for many years. I would like to congratulate NZTA and QLDC on agreeing to make this investment. It will be gratefully received.”
Following the completion of a detailed design and further community input, construction of the upgrade is scheduled to start 2020/21."
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Fairness, Transparency and Official Information with Catalyst Trust Queenstown
Ensuring fairness for all, government transparency and the fundamental right of citizens to
access official information is all in a day’s work for the Ombudsman Office.
Aimee Bryant is principal advisor to the Chief Ombudsman and at Catalyst Trust’s May 20
event, she will discuss topical issues and trends she has seen on these fronts during her five
years in the office.
The Ombudsman Office handles complaints about and investigates state sector agencies,
administers the Official Information Act and protects citizens’ rights through activities like
monitoring prisons and implementing the UN disabilities convention. Recent investigations
have ranged from whistleblowing to dementia care.
Knowing your rights to government, government department and council information and
reports, and how to access it, could be handy in local body election year - with central
government elections in 2020.
Monday, May 20, 6 to 7:30 PM, The Rees Hotel Queenstown conference room, $5 koha at
door. Registration is required, with tickets available through Catalyst Trust’s Eventbrite
page. Please bring your tickets (printed, emailed or Eventbrite App). https://catalystnz.org/events/event/fairness-transparency-and-our-right-to-government-information/
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Stonewood Homes Queenstown have house and land packages available now! A stylish 3 bedroom home with a separate 1 bedroom unit could be yours These Pavilion style homes come with cedar feature cladding, Bosch appliances, and Italian tapware This is an amazing home and income opportunity for only $999,000 could be yours with just 10% deposit Contact Emily Wills at Stonewood Homes Queenstown for more information. Emily Wills 0275751767 emily.wills@stonewood.co.nz
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Bar Security, Crowd Controllers & Film/Event Security Wanted with Allied Security
If you are a motivated & well presented individual with good people skills then you could be who we are looking for!
Previous experience, a current COA and knowledge of the Liquor Licensing ideal but not essential as full training will be provided.
To apply please send through a Covering letter and CV to Ed: eddstott@alliedsecurity.co.nz
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Southern Lakes Sightseeing are looking for tour guide who is keen to be part of the sensational LOTR/Hobbit scene.
Great seasonal or permanent position available in the coming busy season based inQueenstown. Subcontractor welcome.
Job requirement:
● Full NZ Driver License and have a P endorsement.
● LOTR/Hobbit fans
● Responsible and mature personality.
● Good communicator-person who is well travelled and enjoys showing international tourists ourspectacular scenery and can easily hold an in depth discussion with our fans about all thingsLOTR and Hobbit.
● Flexibility on Working days and hours, available on weekends and public holidays
● Cheery and have a can do attitude.
We pay above the average industry rates and are reasonably flexible when it comes to workdays, stand-by pay as well.
Contacts:
Email: manager@lordoftheringstours.co.nz
Phone: 0800 568 759
Website: www.lordoftheringstours.co.nz
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Part-time Cellar Door Host with Chard Farm
We are looking for the right person to join our team as a part time Cellar Door Host. We
envisage a 3-4 day working week including some weekends. (Possibility of extending to full
time for the right candidate).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- A passion for customer service and able to provide a unique tasting experience to our
customers.
- Able to convert positive experience into wine sales
- Order processing and wine dispatch
- Basic computer skills are essential
- Good knowledge of and a keen interest in wine
- A duty manager qualification would be an advantage
- Must have own transport
If you are interested and have the suitable skills, we'd like to meet you!
Please send your CV to wine@chardfarm.co.nz. Any questions call Jessie on 03 441-8452
Note: Applicant must be a NZ resident or have the ability to work permanently in NZ and
should possess the attributes and skills outlined above.
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Queenstown IT is looking for an Office Administrator to join the team on a full-time basis.
Do you want to be part of a dynamic company alongside a thriving team? Queenstown IT is an innovative, rapidly expanding Information Technology company located in the heart of Queenstown. With the expansion of our services, products, solutions and office space, we require a strong Office Administrator to support us during this invigorating time.
What we offer:
– Work alongside Queenstown’s most iconic businesses and individual
– An excellent, supportive team environment
– Work in a very innovative company with diverse projects
– Opportunity of professional development
– Full-time employment with a competitive wage
Key duties and responsibilities include:
– Answering phone calls and directing them accordingly
– Replying to email, telephone and face to face enquiries
– Managing our service ticketing system
– Drafting, sending and tracking customer quotes
– Placing, tracking and recording inventory
– Distribute promotional material via email and social media
– Handling sensitive information in a confidential manner
– Accurate data entry into our accounting system
– Reconciling expenses
– Performing basic IT related job requests
– Assisting the Business Manager in a range of ongoing projects
To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate:
– Excellent English written and verbal skills
– A confident character with strong customer relation skills
– A highly organised nature with strong attention to details
– Proficient use of the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Apps Suite
– Strong diary management and communication skills
– Previous MailChimp and Social Media skills are an advantage
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please email your CV and cover letter to angela@queenstownit.com or fill out our application form on www.queenstownit.com/jobs
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Full-Time Retail Assistant with Harbour Fish
Fixed Term, 6 Weeks
June 10 th – July 21st
We are looking for a full-time retail
assistant to join our small, friendly team for 6 weeks work.
Full training provided. 40 hours per week
minimum between Monday & Saturday.
You will need:
To be reliable
A friendly attitude
Have loads of common sense
A good command of English
Drop your CV in or email
queenstown@harbourfish.co.nz
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Flight Coordinator with Air Milford
Permanent full-time, start immediately.
Air Milford is a Queenstown based, family owned & operated scenic flight company. Our focus is offering and unparalleled premium service to international and domestic tourists. The position is front office based and focusses on coordinating passenger movements between flights.
We are looking for applicants with:
- Excellent communication skills – face to face, verbal & written English.
- A meticulous level of accuracy & attention to details.
- Effective time management skills
- Confident computer skills
- A passion to actively contribute to the overall success of the business
- Ability to multi-task in a small office environment
- Must be eligible to work in NZ
- Preferred candidate is local resident
- Valid & clean NZ drivers licence
- A positive attitude, enjoys working in fast paced environment with others and having fun in this dynamic and exhilarating industry.
Please apply in confidence, with cover letter and CV to:
info@airmilford.co.nz
Subject: Flight Coordinator Job Application
Physical address:
3 Tex Smith Lane, Frankton, Queenstown 9300
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Ski Rental Delivery Techs. Free Season Pass*
Snopro, are hiring full-time winter staff. Are you highly organised, enthusiastic and have a proven track record in customer service? Do you share a passion for winter sports? Then get in touch! Winter sports experience is essential! Driving and lifting is required. Applicants must have visa or resident status. Applications to kylie@snopro.co.nz
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Aviation Security Officer
An exciting career destination as an Aviation Security Officer
- Starting Salary of $57k per annum (pro-rata’d) – approx $27/hour
- Excellent training and benefits
- Buzz of the Queenstown Airport
- Meaningful role, contribute to keeping NZ skies safe and secure
- Beat the crowds with a 6 days on, 3 day off work roster, 7hrs minimum per shift.
Global security threats are changing and becoming more dynamic. The role of Aviation Security is critical to keeping aircraft and passengers safe as they travel within and out of New Zealand.
The job that will get you excited everyday
For more information and applications please follow the link below:
https://avsec.qjumpers.co.nz/jobs/ad/aviation-security-officer/53149/
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Remarkables Dental is a Queenstown based dental surgery located in the popular suburb of Frankton with spectacular views of the Remarkables mountains. We offer the best dental care possible to all our customers and we do this in a friendly, open and relaxed atmosphere. Our dentists, hygienists and orthodontist are highly trained and experienced in many areas of dentistry.
About the Role
Remarkables Dental is looking for a self-motivated, organised, fun and energetic Receptionist to join our wonderful team.
Exceptional customer relationship care is a must.
The ability to work well in a team and adapt to different working styles.
The natural ability to make patients feel comfortable and at ease, excellent communication skills, well presented, reliable with a friendly bubbly personality. This would be a permanent full-time position consisting of approximately 32 hrs ~ 40 hrs.
Working the occasional Saturday and some chair-side assisting is required.
About You
You should be organised, friendly, positive, well presented, motivated, enthusiastic and have strong communication skills in both verbal and written English. You should also have strong computer literacy skills and be able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Experience with Exact software favourable
You will have a competitive remuneration package.
The position is available for immediate start.
Applicants must be New Zealand residents or have a valid working visa.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
To apply, please email your CV and Cover letter to olivia@wanakadental.co.nz
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Retail Assistant at Repco New Zealand
Love cars? You’ll love working for Repco! Come and work for NZ’s #1 automotive retail and
trade supplier.
– Competitive hourly rate
– Guaranteed full time hours
– Staff incentives & unbeatable staff discounts
About the Role:
This role will have you working with a variety of customers, from retail walk in’s to our
automotive trade business customers. You will provide guidance around our parts and
products, process sales at the till, process orders for our business customers, along with
other general duties such as merchandising, processing stock and ensuring the store
maintains a high level of presentation.
Skills & Experience:
– A good understanding & enthusiasm for cars
– Previous customer service experience
– Strong internal personal skills & a great telephone manner
– Be able to cope under pressure & think on your feet
– A self-starter who can working autonomously when the store is busy, but also have a
laugh and work together as a team
About Us:
Repco is a well-known brand in NZ and highly regarded in the automotive industry. We offer
a secure environment for you to work, guaranteed full time hours, unbeatable staff discounts
and a competitive pay rate. We have a great training program in place so whether you’re
looking for a career opportunity with development, or you’re on a work visa and want to work
in an industry you’re passionate about while in New Zealand – This is the job for you! We are
open to sponsorship with the right candidates.
Send your CV to careers@repco.co.nz or call 09 574 1204
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