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More than 140 volunteers from across the Queenstown tourism industry rolled up their sleeves on Thursday, 16 October for the annual Industry Planting Day, contributing another 2,400 native trees to the ongoing restoration of Jardine Park.
Despite demand for jobs running red-hot across the country, some Queenstown and Wānaka employers say it's never been harder to find staff.
He hails from one of the Wakatipu’s best-known farming and original tourism pioneering families, their family farm now probably the largest expanse of untouched greenbelt and spectacular hill country in the Wakatipu. And that’s the way Mike Mee and his family want it to stay.
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More than 140 volunteers from across the Queenstown tourism industry rolled up their sleeves on Thursday, 16 October for the annual Industry Planting Day, contributing another 2,400 native trees to the ongoing restoration of Jardine Park.
What is Band Lab? Created by Turn Up the Music, Band Lab is a new, fun, and inspiring way for singers and musicians aged 10–13 to experience the thrill of being in a band.
Arts and culture
The Queenstown Writers Festival starts at the end of this month, presenting a diverse programme filled with award-winning writers, big personalities and a slew of talented southerners. Highlighting some great literary talent, the festival is for anyone who loves books, words and insightful conversation.
The last film screening in Arrowtown Creative Arts Society’s (ACAS) Winter Film Series will be Dale Frank, Nobody’s Sweetie. On Friday, 24 October, following the film, there’ll be a Q&A with director Jenny Hicks.
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Skytrek Tandems
Coronet Peak, Queenstown, New Zealand
Skytrek is looking for a fun loving individual who knows how to provide outstanding customer service, has great driving skills and enjoys working outside in the mountains with customers from all nationalities.
View listingHarbour Fish
Harbour Fish is a family-owned and operated seafood supplier. Our Frankton branch is looking for permanent, full-time wholesale and retail assistants to join our small, friendly team.
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