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We are on our own Sometimes you get the idea that there is a perverse enjoyment in knocking Queenstown. The classic tall poppy syndrome. It may not be said but more what’s not said or not done. It feels like we are currently ‘in’ one of those times. There is plenty of sympathy and promises but little concrete action from up north. Migrant workers without jobs are stuck, unable to change their visa status or get access to any help from Government apart from polite and not so polite go home messages from politicians and some industry sectors. The budget package didn’t help much, just created more uncertainty rather than providing the clarity we were promised. Tourism is the life blood of this town and while we all want it to become more sustainable and the economy to be diversified, in the short term we need visitors to come, stay and spend in the local economy. Business is not looking for handouts it need assistance, while tourism rebuilds. Currently I am not seeing it and I get the idea that most tourism businesses are beginning to feel the same way. Queenstown will largely be left to our own devices, once again. It was lovely to see the local establishments opening again on Thursday, including We are just commencing the painful process of rebuilding the economy; one of the local’s favourites – Surreal. #supportlocalbusiness I hate that back to normal line- we are never going ‘back to normal.’ The lockdown was not a holiday where, when it’s over, you go back to work and it is just the same. The next few months will be very difficult. There are already plenty of shops gutted and empty and that’s likely to accelerate, but there will also be wins. Wins, such as the ski fields opening and flights returning, cafes, restaurants, and bars re-opening means we can socialise again. There will be new businesses that open as entrepreneurs see opportunity. Queenstown attracts the best in the entrepreneurial spirit. Entrepreneurs do well here, we punch above our weight with new enterprises bound to spring up. Its already starting to happen, business is just getting on with it. Queenstown also looks after its own, which is something we have always done and will continue to do. Those that can, are giving their time through volunteering or generous donations as has been seen by the amazing results of the Basket of Blessings and the Wakatipu Greatest Needs Fund which has raised nearly seven hundred thousand for those who really are in need of help here in the Wakatipu. We will get through this by relying on ourselves to rebuild our economy and support our own community. Relying on others is not in our DNA, nor is sitting around and waiting for action and clarity from Wellington. David Gibbs Queenstown Media Group

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“Throughout our upcoming assessment process we want to hear from Monthly Column Commerce Commission to determine Aurora consumers about what they care most about in Aurora’s proposal. Energys power bill increase. As the last of the remaining leaves fall to the ground, we “For example, is it the affordability of electricity, the management of settle in to life at Alert Level 2 and the signs of normality it power outages while the work is undertaken, or the safety and reliability How much you’ll pay towards Aurora Energy upgrading its electricity brings with it. of the network. lines is to be determined by the Commerce Commission. Winter is just around the corner and I can’t wait to return to “We also want to know how well Aurora has communicated its plan to the Arrowtown and Wakatipu Rugby Clubs to referee some Power bills across Queenstown Lakes are likely to significantly increase those affected, how it should be held to account for delivering on its games of rugby and enjoy the odd day up the ski fields. from April 2021 as Aurora seeks to recover the costs of its three-year plan, and how consumers want the Commission to engage with them, $400 million investment infrastructure. How heart-warming is it to see some people back in our especially given COVID-19 restrictions.” streets, in our hotels, and visiting some of our attractions. Aurora has estimated it could be as much as 18% for the average Aurora will detail the final proposed increase when it submits its Walking down the main streets of Queenstown this week it household - which equates to $21 a month in 2021 and then an extra $10 investment plan in June. was great to talk with people visiting our town from all over more per month in both 2022 and 2023. the . The Commission is due to make its final decision on the investment plan They are here to support us because they know we are in March 2021, with consumer price increases taking effect from 1 April hurting. 2021. During lockdown the way we have stood together and stood by each other as a community makes being the local The introductory paper, a fact sheet on the investment plan and more information on the project can be found at www.comcom.govt.nz/aurora MP a very rewarding job. To be honest, could you think of a better place in the world Aurora is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dunedin City Holdings Limited, to be locked down? owned by Dunedin City Council. Now though is the time we need the Government to stand by us too. Separate to the investment application, in March 2020 Aurora was penalised almost $5 million by the High Court for breaching its network While the eight-week extension of the wage subsidy is a quality standards between 2016 and 2019 in proceedings brought by the great start, the reality is it will barely scrape the surface. Commerce Commission. The recent budget announcement of a $400 million tourism package is an insult to a sector which drives not Aurora admitted to under-investing in its network, leading to a significant only our local economy but our national economy. WEEK 9 proportion of its equipment being in a deteriorated state, resulting in an This is around .5 per cent of the total new spending. Round and Square were quite fastidious in maintaining a increasing level of power outages. contact tracing diary. Railway was allocated $1.2 billion and only employs 4000 people. jakehassells.com Tourism contributes around 16% to our GDP here in New And it doesn’t matter which provider residents use. Aurora owns and operates all the poles, lines and other equipment that distribute One person killed in accident when car plunges Zealand and employs more than 400,000 people. electricity from Transpower’s national grid to 90,000 homes, farms and into the We’re in a dire situation and in order to get ourselves businesses in Queenstown Lakes District, Central Otago and Dunedin. Its working again, we need visitors. Lost & Found charges are built into power bills. They typically make up about a quarter Police discovered a body in the partially submerged vehicle found in the Domestic tourism opening up at Alert Level 2 has brought of the average residential consumer’s bill. Kawarau River, , near Queenstown last Tuesday evening. some hope, but to get our region really going again, we RORY SAUNDERS – YOUR wallet is at the Qtn Police Station for need the trans-Tasman bubble open. collection. Aurora says its investment plan is to address historic under-investment in Motorists found crash debris on the side of State Highway 6, Victoria Here in Queenstown, we are talking about an area which its network which has resulted in a gradual deterioration of its equipment Flats Bridge, at about 6.40pm. Police found a vehicle partially submerged has been largely reliant on international tourism, which FOUND – SILVER DOUBLE band ring with garnet and diamond including lines, poles and transformers. In recent years this has resulted in the river below. The vehicle with a wire rope tied to a tree. A scene coloured stones, found 06/05/20, can be claimed from Qtn Police in a higher number of safety incidents and an increasing number of guard was put in place overnight Tuesday. makes up about 70% of our business. unplanned power cuts. The Australian Prime Minister has mentioned July, but there Station. Authorities returned to the scene the next morning, and an investigation has been no word from our own Prime Minister. FOUND – SILVER, WAVE design ring, found 11/05/20, can be That came into sharp focus September 2018 when 4700 homes in was underway. The Police National Dive Squad was deployed to help Many businesses are asking for the Government to share Queenstown were left without power after a snow dump. claimed from Qtn Police station. assist in the search. with us their plans, even an estimated timeline and what It took days to restore power to many of the properties in Arrowtown, needs to happen to get the Australian border safely open, CRAIG MARL – YOUR cardholder is at the Qtn Police station for The NZ Herald reported that witnesses at the scene told Queenstown to enable them to plan. Frankton, Dalefield, Queenstown and Glenorchy, and both mayor Jim freelance photographer James Allan they had seen the van crash into a collection. Boult and NZSki boss Paul Anderson called on Aurora to provide a 85kmh speed sign before going through a paddock and over a 50-metre It was great to personally welcome the first flight from network “resilient enough to withstand a normal snow event, which is all cliff into the river. Auckland back in to Queenstown at the arrivals gate FOUND – BLACK GO Pro Hero 7, found near Sam Summers Hut we’ve had”. recently with Mayor Jim Boult and 01/05/20, can be claimed from Qtn Police Station. Police recovered the victim and on Thursday confirmed the identity of chief executive Colin Keel. Now the Commerce Commission has published an introductory paper the person found in a partially-submerged vehicle in the Kawarau River. Flights from the to Queenstown are crucial FOUND – MILAZO BIKE, black, white and green with child seat outlining its role ahead of electricity lines company Aurora Energy as 25 per cent of our ski season market is from skiers in the on rear found at Kelvin Heights 15/05/20, can be claimed from submitting its investment plan this June. He was 59-year-old John Robert Howard, of Queenstown. North Island. Qtn Police Station. “It’s clear that significant investment is needed in Aurora’s network. It’s Further inquiries are underway as to the circumstances of what This flight reassures us that our our role to scrutinise Aurora’s plan to decide the maximum revenue it happened. future is bright. FOUND – WALKING POLE ‘Vipole’ brand found 18/05/20 in should be allowed to recover from consumers to carry out its plan and The tough weeks that have Arrowtown, can be claimed from Qtn Police Station. over what period of time,” Associate Commissioner John Crawford said. passed will get easier as the people return - the JESSICA WILKINSON – YOUR purse is a the Qtn Police Station “We understand that now, more than ever, household incomes will sooner the better. for collection. be strained, especially in light of COVID-19. Many consumers will be struggling to pay their bills while needing a reliable electricity supply. Hang in there NATHANIEL NGARONGA – YOUR wallet is at the Qtn Police Queenstown, there is light Station for collection. “A key consideration for us in our upcoming assessment is balancing the at the end of the tunnel. cost to consumers with the urgent need to fix the network.” HARRISON CHILES – YOUR wallet is at the Qtn Police Station for collection. As part of its assessment, the Commission will be reviewing Aurora’s Hamish Walker MP for Clutha-Southland consultation with its consumers. It will also be undertaking its own NATHAN DONOVAN – YOUR wallet is at the Qtn Police station consultation. for collection. “Due to COVID-19 we anticipate being unable to hold face-to face public meetings. However, we are exploring alternative options to get KALDYN VOLLMER – YOUR wallet is at the Qtn Police Station consumer views on our issues paper in mid-2020 and our draft decision for collection. before Christmas,” Crawford said. 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Others say that this was the Bandemic What’s Happening reset for them, to really look at what they want in life and that level two feels busy, confusing, scary and they feel trapped. In celebration of post-Lockdown, 7 Senior Students from Wakatipu High PAINT AND WINE NIGHT - KIWI - PAINTVINE School have written, sung and produced an album made in response to We have had this great community feel right? the Lockdown. Chatting at a distance to those we would never normally have time The album is called BANDEMIC. Ryan Connaghan tells the Lakes Weekly for, in our old busy lives, waving as we drive, teddy bears in windows, how it came together. helping out the older members of our town, doing this for others with no agenda, just to help and all in level 4. Now its like that feeling of being on the long school summer holidays and moving schools when you start back, new uniform, new people, new rules, that sick feeling in your tummy because life as we knew it has changed for good. Welcome back and it’s fantastic to have some face to face events return. And it has, and it will, constantly. You don’t need to be an artist for paint and wine night. The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand a drink in the other and let’s paint a What will happen to your business, your job, your relationships, your masterpiece! travel, your plans, all up in the air. Level 2 means we are returning to Join Pintvine and Smiths Craft Beer House for a creative night of drinking that new normal, rents are going up, flights are starting to show online, and painting! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes people returning to work, people losing their jobs, people drive their going! cars too fast, it’s noisy and busy again. What you need to know about this event: I want to get on my soap box now, I have run from the house to lake From left to right: Ollie Bailey, Lucy Glover, Hannah White, Greta Balfour, Billie Comer, Address: Smiths, 53 Shotover St, Queenstown 9300 Hayes, not being able to drive there, so it has become a habit. Quiet The 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic affected everyone, regardless Ryan Connaghan, Timo Souness of age, occupation, or class. As Arts students at , Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2020 roads, courteous drivers, waving and smiling. we’d suffered the postponement of our usual highlight of the year, the A total of seven students contributed music to the record; their names are Time: 7pm to 8:30pm/9pm (Arrive for 6:45pm, painting starts at 7pm) Now its dangerous, fast, too close, no smiles, get out of my way energy musical; as well as several gigging opportunities both in and out of school. as follows: Ryan Connaghan, Greta Balfour, Billie Comer, Hannah White, to it and its sad. Although, we weren’t willing to spend our mandatory isolation in sheer Ollie Bailey, Timo Souness; and Lucy Glover. The album adheres to no Cost $45.00 boredom. Instead, students Greta Balfour and I (Ryan Connaghan) created genre, a testament to the various inspirations each respective student has www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/paint-and-wine-night-kiwi-paintvine/ Let’s remember that kindness we had in 4, let’s remember that an initiative that would encourage creativity and inform the community for their creations. From indie-rock to graceful piano ballads, Bandemic queenstown everyone, no matter who they are have their own C-19 things going on, has something for everyone. We were fortunate enough to have the of the presence of our combined talent. The album was titled Bandemic, Paintvine is taking the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of some are more serious and house threatening that others, so let’s be record mastered for free by the very generous Paul Inger of The Recording and with the help of our fantastic music teacher, Alison Price, we formed a COVID-19 - you can see what we are doing by checking our COVID-Safe kind. Let’s check in, let’s listen and I mean really listen. I saw a quote on team of capable creators. The task was simple, write at least one song at Room, which gave the album a consistent, sleek, and professional sound. page using the link: https://paintvine.co.nz/pages/covid-safe social media which said; home and record it; preferably fitting the theme of the global situation. Year Thirteen student Arwyn Donnelly-Cranston created the cover art for the project; a piece that perfectly sums up the creation of the music: “Really listening means just that, not listening so you can respond with socially-distant and safe. As arguably the most significant historic event your stuff.” that we’ve lived through, I’m positive that I speak on behalf of everyone involved in Bandemic when I say that we’re immensely proud to have Arts & Cultural Community Check In Whilst this has had lost of silver linings, whilst we have loved the big spent our time in isolation on something so creative and fulfilling. pause button, let’s not go back to how things were. Instead let’s help The Three lakes Community Trust was launched one another, support our community, listen and keep growing. Let’s Check out the album at https://bandemic.bandcamp.com/album/ earlier this year with a mission to support and bandemic shape our lives and our town for the better, we have our chance now, encourage arts and culture in Queenstown the calm before the storm. Turn Up the Music Trust sponsored the sound production costs. Lakes District in ways that enrich the quality of life of residents and that contribute to So what will you do, when you look back what will you wish you had the cultural, social and economic vitality and spent more time doing? How will you have developed and what will your resilience of the District. Now that lockdown lessons be? Make it count. What’s Happening life has been relaxed, the trust felt it important to reach out to best understand from our arts If you are in hospo or tourism then we have a FREE online 6 week course & cultural community, what effect COVID-19 for you, our gift to you. It normally sells at $997USD but with this link has had on you and your arts & cultural and code it is free, so go for it. It is full of mindsets that work, easy to do ONE FOR THE DIARY - LOCKDOWN EXHIBITION practices. each week and you will learn so much about yourself. What a great time to get creative! After having been released from our bubbles QAC thought it would be a great idea to showcase the amazing The code you need to access this for free is WCTCF They have put together a handful of questions that will just take a few creations everyone has been making whilst in lockdown... https://yourlifeliveit.com/course/world-class-transformational-online- minutes to answer. Your answers are 100% confidential and through this program survey monkey platform your identity is anonymous. These answers will inform the Three Lakes Cultural Trust on what we can do to continue to support you. 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The Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown was founded in 1948. The Dart River - Known by Maori as Te Awa Whakatipu - ‘the river of museum holds a huge repository of objects, photographs, papers, the [Lake] Whakatipu. This area was extremely important to Maori books and interviews relating to our history. It also has an attached as it was the source of pounamu- greenstone. It was named by public art space, a bookshop and research facility. The museum has William Rees after the Dart river in Devon, England after Rees went for many years run a full time education programme and runs the to the head of the lake in 1860. CAPTION COMPETITION Arrowtown Post Office. The museum is a charitable trust relying largely on its door charge and sales to survive. Diamond Lake - Named by William Rees in 1860 for its sheers ? sparkling beauty The ongoing future of this district institution is seriously threatened LWB QUIZ due to the need to earthquake strengthen its heritage buildings - This bridge at Arthur’s Point was named WRITE THE and the impact of Covid 19. after the British nurse who was executed by the Germans during World War 1. The concrete bridge was quite new at the time and 1. Brights’ disease affects which organs of the FUNNIEST body? David Clarke has been the museum’s long serving Director and was simply called the Arthurs Point Bridge. A local miner Jack CAPTION! likes to walk and bike the districts track and trails. Clark, lived in a sod hut overlooking the bridge and he insisted 2. What name is given to a garden with it be named after the nurse. He placed a sign on it but the geometrically arranged beds and small Even though we have all been in lockdown, one salvation has been council removed it. He simply replaced it and over time the local hedges? our ability to get out and exercise in our beautiful environment. population started calling it the Edith Cavell Bridge. The autumn weather has been sensational and even as it turns 3. Who sang with the Dakotas? cold you can rug up and enjoy the pure crisp air. The silence, Earnslaw Mount - 2837 m - This impressive mountain, the highest 4. In Which century was 1658? Submit your entry via punctuated by the prolific native bird song has added to the in the Wakatipu was named after Earnslaw (formerly Herneslawe) lwb.co.nz or Facebook 5. Which Actress said, ”I want to be alone”? experience. village in the parish of Eccles, Berwickshire, hometown of the by 3pm Thursday. surveyor John Turnbull Thomson’s father. It means Eagles Hill. 6. How many kings of England have been Its Maori name is Pikirakatahi. The east peak was first climbed in called Philip? Devil’s Staircase – Named by a Mr Greens who had built two small 1890 by Harry Birley and the West Peak in 1914 by H Wright and J boats at the homestead of William Rees. He then decided for the Robertson. 7. How many stomachs does a cow have? first time, to try and get by horse down to Kingston. It proved to a 8. With which swimming stroke do races begin very difficult trek and he named two of the rocky bluffs he had to Frankton - This settlement was named after William Rees’s wife in the water? negotiate ‘The Devil’s Staircase’ and the ‘Devil’s Lumberbox’ Francis. It was named by Sir JC Richardson, Superintendent of Otago in 1861. Because of the safe harbour of Frankton Arm, 9. How is the Roman city of Verulamium SUDOKU RIDDLE there was a push for Frankton to become the main settlement. The known today? hospital and first cemetery were established there but in the end 10. Which city in the world has the largest 2 4 8 1 9 Queenstown won out. Frankton Arm silted up and larger vessels population? could not use the Frankton wharf. Things would have been very 1 4 different if the idea had succeeded. 11. Whose ship was the first to sail around the world? 8 7 2 12. In music hall, who was the “Prime Minister What has many of Mirth”? 3 1 6 9 13. “Freedom” was the first UK top ten hit for 6 7 9 keys, but can’t which Robbie? 3 1 6 2 even open a 14. What is the full name of BBC Radio 5? 6 7 1 15. What was invented by Lewis Waterman in single door? the 1880’s? 2 3 16. Which illustrator was famous for detailed 1 4 3 8 6 drawings of weird and wonderful mechanical inventions? Answers in next weeks LWB

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