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The Minister has spoken. Minister Nash has spoken, do not expect any more government support for “bleeding” tourism businesses. Unless there is a change of alert levels. Ok, so rather than be proactive and support the tourism industry, just cut us off at the knees and only feed us a bit of wage subsidy every time another community outbreak occurs. Case in point right now with Auckland at Level 3. Thanks Minister Nash, thanks Prime Minister Ardern. That is really positive and kind. Community outbreaks here and in Australia will keep happening. That’s a given but no reason to abandon plans for an Aussie Bubble and giving hope to “bleeding” tourism in our region. The Aussies let Kiwis enter without quarantine, then quickly and defi nitively shut us off at the fi rst sniff of Covid, as they have done now with the latest outbreak. They do the same thing domestically. Look at Victoria. Cut off from the rest of Australia. But you can still travel Sydney to Brisbane return with no quarantine. If our leaders really gave a hoot about the lower South and West Coast, they would work harder All smiles at the offi cial opening of Queenstown Fire Station. (Back row, from left) Area on that Aussie Bubble. manager Keith McIntosh, QLDC councillor Heath Copland, deputy chief executive of FENZ Russell Wood; (front, from left) FENZ regional manager Mike Grant, FENZ Minister Nash says they are “working hard” but what does “working hard” board chair Paul Swain, Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti, and Queenstown fi re chief mean? Because it seems whenever Minister Nash’s boss, the PM, speaks Terry O'Connell another pathway to open borders with Australia is proposed. What was it the PM said pre-Christmas? Oh, that’s right… “Cabinet has agreed in principle to establish a quarantine-free travel bubble with Australia in the fi rst quarter of 2021”. Fake news or are the words “in principle” political FIND US FOLLOW US speak for bullshit? You decide. But for those of us who need to operate a THE MALL, QUEENSTOWN @MARGOS_QT business this teasing is just cruel. We know there will be a stop/start nature to such a bubble. Right now, it would be closed. Like most New Zealanders, I am a big supporter of the sledgehammer method of dealing with Covid outbreaks. Shut it down quick smart. But then be prepared to open back up again. As soon as Australia starts allowing Kiwis in without quarantine again, we should be doing the same with any State of Australia that has no community cases. However, it seems the Government are not prepared to work hard enough to make an #veganvibes Aussie Bubble work - turning us into the sacrifi cial lambs who are being slowly strangled. monthly For the greater good we must go into hibernation, or pivot, close permanently, pick fruit in Cromwell, or just go broke. In the meantime, get your hand out for the next round of the wage subsidy because as Minister Nash said, it is the most we can expect in way of fi nancial support.

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For more on the subject see page 4, 21 and Jim Boults response in QT Business on page 17.

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The question for government then, he said, is how much taxpayers’ money The spacious bedroom positioned upstairs includes generous wardrobe space and wonderful they should use to “subsidize or prop up businesses that are probably not views of the Remarkable Mountains. going to be viable for at least another 11 months”. A Fresh, light and airy living room leads out to a private courtyard off ering great outdoor living, a large storage shed, and your own off street carpark. Nash told show host Duncan Garner: “If you’ve got a business that is solely 2 BEDROOMS or predominantly reliant on overseas tourists and you haven’t been able to 10D Coal Pit Road 1 Unfurnished $450 per week pivot from an international base to a domestic base, then I’m afraid you’re probably going to have to have some very hard conversations with your This modern 2 bed unit is spacious, warm and situated in the picturesque Gibbston Valley. 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Queenstown’s mayor Jim Boult and business leaders have been lobbying 3 BEDROOMS the Labour government in recent weeks for a return to the wage subsidy for tourism businesses. 34A Lochy Road 2 Semi Furnished $500 per week Well presented home with great lake and mountain views. There is a sunny outdoor But, Nash said Finance Minister Grant Robertson “has been very clear on courtyard, large open plan living plus a mezzanine loft space on the upper level that could the wage subsidy”. work well as an offi ce. Heating source comprises of two heat-pumps to ensure the house is warm during the winter months. Also off ering a double garage and the convenience of “That will kick in again if we have a change in alert level but at this point in an off -street parking space, making this lovely property suitable for a wide range of tenant time, everything being equal, i.e. we stay at alert level one, then we are not types. Available from 12/2/2021 for a 12-month lease. talking about a wage subsidy at all,” he told The AM Show. 31 Risinghurst Terrace 2 Whiteware $600 per week Queenstown tourism fi rm Canyon Explorers became the latest business This is a modern, sunny home in popular Shotover Country. It has a separate study/ media room and has ducted heating throughout. The living area looks out onto to mothball operations, from this week, although it will honour existing a lovely, fully fenced outdoor area that also has a play house and a large shed for bookings and groups through to Easter. storage. Pets may be considered Managing Director Stefan Crawford said it had been “a tough but necessary 48 Peterley Road 2 Unfurnished $600 per week call” given the ongoing decline in visitors to Queenstown over the coming A lovely well designed modern home in Shotover Country. Sunny and warm with an months and the uncertainty around a trans-Tasman bubble. open plan kitchen/dining that opens to a north facing courtyard. Ducted heat pump to keep you snug in Winter and a internally accessed double garage for plenty of He said, Historically, 95% of the company’s clients come from outside New storage. Zealand, so …. this season was always going to be a challenge. 27C Falconer Rise 2 Whiteware $670 per week Executive living in a highly sought after location. It is modern, sunny and warm with “Through the generosity of local businesses, we are pleased to have found both a log burner and heat pump for the colder months. With 3 generously sized work opportunities for our guiding team over the medium term,” he said. bedrooms, 1 with a fabulous walk-in robe it’s a must see. The property has a single lock up garage and off street parking. Last week, Queenstown giant Skyline announced it was returning to a skeleton staff, as those on fi xed term contracts fi nished their terms. 5 Kotuku Lane 2 Whiteware $680 per week This stunning home is light and bright and has a beautiful rural outlook. The Skyline Enterprises boss Geoff McDonald said the company didn’t have any property consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms and has a single lock up plans to close its Queenstown operations, but it is monitoring the situation. garage, heat pump, wood burner and off street parking Skyline Queenstown was one of 130 tourism businesses to receive funding 4 BEDROOMS through the Strategic Tourism Assets Protection Programme. It received 16 Cornwall Street 2 Unfurnished $680 per week $500k and access to a $500k grant. Stand alone home with woodburner and panel heaters in bedrooms. Large double The allocation of STAPP funding, particularly some of the early allocations lock up garage, fully fenced and easy care section. 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DAILY 5-7 PM HAPPY HOUR WITH BEER/WINE/SPIRITS FOR $6 AND COCKTAILS FOR $10. Queenstown Park Station Fun Ride 2021 How to keep connected in a disjointed world? By Paul Taylor Three tips to help you stay connected to The Porter family, owners of Queenstown Park Station are once again opening their station to the community for a free day of recreational mountain bike those you care about. riding next Sunday, 21 February. Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland “This is always a fun event and an opportunity to experience the spectacular landscape and stunning views of the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers from a different perspective,” a spokesperson for Remarkables Park Limited says. It’s been a hard week for many it seems, I have connected “Participants are encouraged to take their time and stop often to enjoy the with so many people, family, unique views.” friends and clients and this This year there are two main options for riding through the Station – all was the resounding feedback. starting at Boyd Road (near the turnoff to the Remarkables skifi eld). “Glad that week is done, it’s The Station ride is via a midway picnic beach, returning to Boyd Road (18km been a tough one.” total, but you are welcome to turn around earlier). In NZ we have it pretty good, The second is the Station to Chard Farm Ride via the picnic beach (13km). we live normally, we might be You can arrange to be collected from Chard Farm, return via the station or missing our travel, our people, along the Queenstown Trail. our adventures, all things considered though, we’ve got “Bring your own picnic lunch and plenty of water and snacks. Coffee, ice it better than most. cream, water and bacon butties will be available for purchase or bring your own picnic lunch and snacks.” We know the rest of the world’s landscape is very Riders can register via activeqt.co.nz. different, lockdown, isolation, over it. How do you keep connected and help those who are less fortunate than us? It’s simple, we need to connect and share good things with them, lift them, inspire them, let them know what you really think about them. Now is the time. When we were living life pre-covid we would have been with our people, shared real time, in person hugs and connection, so now more than ever we need to connect virtually differently and here’s why. People are missing you. They are missing their old life. They are frightened about what the future holds. It’s like groundhog day. Here’s what I have started doing for my Whanau as well as myself. Every morning I write down three things I am grateful for, I have been doing this for years and this week I changed it. I now pick a person and write down three things I love about them, I then take a pic of it and send it through WhatsApp or messenger and they LOVE it. Check in on the day is from 9am–11am (collect an electronic monitoring Here’s an example, here’s what I wrote and send to my Mum in the UK; device at the Boyd Road entrance) and all riders should please exit the 1. I love your vitality for life, you are so full of energy and affect those station no later than 4pm. around you with it. Sponsored by Remarkables Park Ltd, this is a free event for the community 2. Your love for your family, now I’m a Mum I get how much you but you can make an optional charitable donation on the day for Queenstown sacrifi ced for us, so thank you. Trails Trust. 3. I love that you love to sing karaoke, even if there’s no mic or system, “Special thanks to neighbouring landowners Mike & Bridget Mee at Boyd a hair brush will do and off you go. Road, Rob & Gerdi Hay at Chard Farm & all volunteers.”

We don’t often tell those we love what we really do love about them, we Full details, trail maps and further information available at Queenstown Park take it for granted that they know, yet I have been doing this now for 6 days Station Fun Ride – Active QT and everyone I have shared my three things with loves it, they well up, they think about it for ages, they feel better. And it’s not about them repaying the gratitude, it’s about you being honest, vulnerable and real. Taking the time to tell them what you specifi cally love and miss about them will connect you at a deeper level, freshen things up and allow them to feel just how much they mean to you. Try it, I guarantee you will feel good, it will bring a smile to your face and their’s. If we’re to defend our borders from the pandemic, what do we mean by borders? By Germana Nicklin

Before COVID-19 hit New Zealand’s shores last year, most people’s After they enter New Zealand, we might not know them, but societally they understanding of defending a border would have come from watching TV become part of “us”, albeit temporarily. reality show Border Patrol. It is easy to understand — on the maps, our country is surrounded by an ocean moat, a natural border. This makes controlling risks arriving from overseas relatively easy as there are limited points at which they can enter New Zealand. Since February 2, 2020, when a travel ban on non-citizens who had travelled through China was introduced, borders have been very much in the news. Most recently, Northland iwi announced Te Tai Tokerau Border Control would be introducing check points in the region in response to a community case of COVID-19. Those actions have been controversial, with the police subsequently closing down the check points on grounds of safety, even though they supported the same checkpoints in August 2020 during the Auckland community outbreak. This raises the question of what sort of border is Te Tai Tokerau trying to control, and is it a border at all? What’s a border anyway? Managing the COVID-19 threat has involved creating types of borders There are three important things to realise about borders — humans create not familiar to New Zealanders, from societal lockdowns to the creation them, they don’t just occur at the external edge of a state, and not all of specifi cally bordered spaces — for example, the Managed Isolation borders involve the government. and Quarantine facilities (MIQs) and the land borders during the Auckland You may fi nd the fi rst idea challenging. We did not make up our physical community outbreak in August. geography. The ocean border is real. But humans did create the map that Most signifi cantly for the many people prevented from travelling depicts our country. internationally, government policy has bordered our lives by keeping us We know from our history that the state of New Zealand originated from confi ned to our own island nation. British colonisation, that its name is now often referred to as Aotearoa New All these borders have had effects on New Zealand society. Zealand, refl ecting Te Tiriti o Waitangi. One important effect has been to change whom we identify with — whom The Realm of New Zealand includes other states and dependencies — Niue, we see as “us” and “them”. Cook Islands, Tokelau and the Ross Dependency in Achieving a COVID-free New Zealand has involved creating a range of Antarctica. borders that differentiate, and in some cases separate, the safe “us” from the risky “them”. From this, we see that even our description of New Even close family members can temporarily become “them”. We see this Zealand can vary, depending in reports of MIQ staff being isolated by their friends, family and business on where we stand. By contacts when they are off duty. extension, our description of New Zealand’s border will The iwi borders vary. Let us now return to those iwi borders. What are they exactly? We can now start to see that Their stated purpose is to protect the iwi population, many of whom are borders are more than lines at high risk from COVID-19, as well as provide a community service by on the map. Borders create preventing the virus spreading. spaces that can be used for different purposes, such The former is certainly identifying with their tribal group and the particular as security or safety, with needs and vulnerabilities of that group, but they are also identifying with the associated processes. COVID-free New Zealand — the so-called team of fi ve million. Borders defi ne ‘us’ and ‘them’ This type of border raises a further question about who has, or should have, control of different types of borders. Borders also have many effects, one of which is on our identity. For example, It is hard to argue against Te Tai Tokerau’s case, but in New Zealand law they gated communities are bordered spaces, fenced and patrolled business have no authority to limit the free movement of people. Only agencies of premises are bordered spaces. state have that. If we are inside a gated community, we will identify with that community Multiple borders have always existed in Aotearoa New Zealand. We just and its desire for safety and privacy. Outside the gate is everyone else and, haven’t been aware of them before. potentially, risk and insecurity. These examples start to reveal them. For some people, these new borders To get inside the gated community, particular processes are needed such are restrictions, for others they provide a certain freedom — maybe not as membership of the community through ownership of property, or access freedom from fear but freedom to move about within different sized bubbles to a gate key. The means of containment, the border, creates an “us” and in relative safety. “them”. Seeing them as a part of New Zealand’s border landscape makes evident When we apply this thinking to the external border, our society is bordered issues such as human rights, security, legal authority and equity. A bigger by the controls at gateway sea ports and airports. Before foreign visitors pass discussion about New Zealand’s borders is clearly needed. through these controls, they are “them”.

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[Motorcycling] Shiny Side Up Talk Series - Queenstown

As motorcycling experts travel the country to the 4 main Bike Fest events, they stop by along the way for the evening Talk Series. They are a talented bunch who have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with anyone interested in motorcycling. The aim of the talks is to create discussion and leaving you with new knowledge.

Free Entry

Where: 17 February 6:00 – 8:00pm

When: Queenstown Events Centre, Joe O’Connell Drive

The Queenstown Home Show

Head along with your building and renovation specs, grab a coffee and wander through the Show - talk to the experts, ask questions, compare ideas, research new products and get inspired!

You will find local business people who are keen to work with you to enhance your home and garden - builders, renovation experts, kitchen companies, bathrooms, furniture, appliances, garden designers, lighting, interior design, and more …

Entry: Cost $5.00

Where: Friday & Saturday February 19th & 20th 10am - 5pm and Sunday 21st 10am - 4pm

When: Queenstown Events Centre, Joe O’Connell Drive 16th February 2021 | Issue 06 QT BUSINESS

City Cave partners Luke Hutchinson and Riki Hunter Floating a new business written by Paul Taylor

Launching a new business is a leap of faith and test water. The water and air temperature are set to City Cave has been established fi ve years and now of mettle even at the best of times, never mind in skin temperature, 34.5degC, and the rooms are has 15 centres around Australia. grip of a global pandemic. soundproofed and dark. “They had this great proof of concept, so eventually But, even in Queenstown where the economic hit of The result is total sensory deprivation, allowing for we made the decision to go with the City Cave Covid-19 has been severe, there are those prepared deep relaxation and also taking all weight off any model,” Hunter says. to take the plunge. aching limbs. “Rather than spend the next fi ve years working City Cave, which opens in Remarkables Park next “It’s like an induced meditation and gives your body this out, we wanted to bring a quality business and month, is the new venture of local business partners a full rest.” proven concept to Queenstown. At the end of day Luke Hutchinson and Riki Hunter. There’ll be three infrared saunas, which enable the that’s what we want to do, bring something of value Set across 233 square metres of the former heat to penetrate deeper into muscles and joints to town.” Hannahs shoe store building, it will offer a range of than a regular sauna. That aids exercise recovery, They got a good deal on a long lease for the ground health and wellness therapies including fl oatation relaxation and boosts the immune system, as well fl oor premises and since then have been working on pools, infrared saunas, massage, yoga, breath work as detoxifying after a big night out. the high quality fi t out. classes and more. And there’ll be a range of massages available, deep Hutchinson says it’s a big fi nancial commitment It was actually the lockdown which prompted the tissue, sports and relaxation, in the three massage and, as always, the pressure intensifi es as the pair, who both have a background in construction, rooms. opening day approaches. to commit to the project. City Cave Queenstown is the fi rst overseas franchise “But we believe in what we’re doing, so it’s worth it. Hutchinson was a regular at a similar wellness of an Australian brand, set up by Queenstown- “We’re not doing it for the tourists, it’s for locals. We centre in Wellington, initially using the saunas to born Tim Butters and his business partner Jeremy want to build a community, where people feel they cut weight for fi ghts and eventually trying fl oatation. Hassell. can come and clear everything out.” “It became a massive part of my weekly routine,” Hutchinson had approached Hunter, who’d he ‘Wellness’ as a concept has become more he says. worked with previously and had experience in the mainstream and accepted in recent years, used He’d lived and worked in Queenstown previously so health and fi tness world through Remarkables by everyone from high performance athletes to knew there was no dedicated wellness facility here, CrossFit, about the idea. business leaders looking for an edge, to recover despite the need for recuperation and restoration After lockdown the pair began to do due diligence physically and keep balanced and, it’s now among a population with very active lifestyles. on their own project, checking out similar facilities recognised as something that can benefi t everyone. “There seemed to be a gap in the market down around the country, looking for property and “We’re in construction, so not necessarily the target here, something we could do for Queenstown.” suppliers. audience,” Hunter says, “but my own experience is The project began to make even more sense once Then, after a chance meeting with Butters’ father, I’ve found this really valuable. Covid hit. they got on the phone to the City Cave duo, initially “You own a business, have small children, so don’t just for advice. “Pre-Covid, the attitude was work, work, work, but necessarily always get quality sleep, this is a good that break has made people focus more on taking “They were great,” says Hunter. way to destress and get yourself together. care of their health and mental health, their well- “They were really transparent and open and “It’s something to build it into your lifestyle, to do being. genuinely wanted to help us. regularly.” “People need a place like this.” “They told us the mistakes they’d made, and funnily The three pools at City Cave will use Epsom enough we were about to do pretty much all of them salt to enable users to fl oat effortlessly in the - too bigger premises, too many services.” 16th February 2021 | Issue 06 QT BUSINESS A wild business ride: Queenstown Bike Taxis written by Bethany G. Rogers

Riding mountain bikes with friends is a summer She bought Queenstown Bike Taxis with a business itself, but not to pay me, so I’ve had to get full-time quintessential in Queenstown. But someone has to partner in May 2017. work. do all the shuttle driving. “I have learned heaps. It has been an interesting “It is what it is. Recently, I did my fi rst group in two Instead of pulling straws and nominating a friend rollercoaster, one might say! I bought it with a weeks and all my customers were frothing. They had to miss out on an epic run, bike taxis have become business partner and soon realised that wasn’t never ridden Rude Rock or Hot Rod [trails] before. It a popular option. Enter Amy Freedman Davis, who the right choice. I took the business to him after a reminded me that this is why I have the business. bought the Queenstown Bike Taxis business almost year and a half and said ‘things aren’t working as a It is super rewarding to see their reactions at the four years ago. business relationship’; I asked to buy him out and bottom of the trails when they have ridden them for Amy was already well-known in the mountain biking he agreed to walk away, which is awesome.” the fi rst time.” community. A passionate mountain biker herself, Amy adds that many people assume the business Amy’s positive about the future and says she she’s one of the brains behind some of the region’s is much bigger than it really is and she’s learned wouldn’t have chosen to operate a seasonal tourism best mountain biking events (think McGazza Fest to streamline her business so that she runs fewer business if she wasn’t passionate about what she and the Atlas SOS fundraiser), which raise money trips, but with more guests. In winter, the business does and prepared to be resilient and adaptable. for the Queenstown Mountain Biking Club. morphs into Queenstown Snow Transport, carrying “I have always enjoyed doing different things. I am After managing Atlas Beer Café (which is guests to all fi ve local ski areas, including Snow never bored because I’m always doing something synonymous with mountain biking) for six years, Farm. different. I’d rather not be working three jobs over Amy’s fi rst foray into business was ‘Pick Me Lick Me’ But when Covid-19 forced the closure of our borders seven days a week, but that’s just how it is right – a mobile, bike-based ice cream vendor. to international travellers, Amy had to adapt again. now. You have to sink or swim.” “My ice cream business was not diffi cult, but it “I’m barely operating now and I have got a full-time wasn’t my own product. I was on-selling product from job again. I still have two big bank loans that I need Wellington and Auckland. The bike taxi business to pay off – I need to pay off my busines partner and was my opportunity to get into something I could the van, and all those expenses you forget about make more of my own. And bikes are something I’m with running a business – the website and all those really passionate about,” says Amy. things. The business runs well enough to look after

Photo Credit James Allan WHERE CAN I FIND NEW DINING OPTIONS? QT BUSINESS 16th February 2021 | Issue 06 The small print Appointments Senior Jobs Available Queenstown Chamber of Commerce. Ruth Stokes took up her new role as CEO of the Chamber from Colliers February 1st. Prior to her appointment to the General Manager Chamber Ruth was a director of ZQN.7 Ltd, GM of A newly created General Manager Real Estate Dunedin City Councils Infrastructure and Networks position is focussed on management and growth of dept and Operations GM at QLDC from 2013-2015. the Residential and Commercial Agency business for Colliers across Queenstown and Wanaka. For Mothballed more information head to Seek. Canyon Explorers, has decided to hibernate normal operations from February 15. Adventure Southern Discoveries Group Managing Director Stefan Crawford said it General Manager Operations had been “a tough but necessary call” given the The is a newly created role which will oversee ongoing decline in visitors to Queenstown and the Southern Discoveries cruise operations, café, uncertainty around a trans-Tasman bubble. and discovery centre in Milford Sound and cruise operations in Queenstown. The role reports to the New CEO. For more information head to Seek. Queenstown’s new Fire Station was offi cially opened on Saturday 13 February, by the Minister Livewire HR Limited of Internal Affairs, Hon Jan Tinetti. Others in General Manager attendance included the Chair of the Board of Fire Gems Educational Childcare has an experienced and Emergency, Hon Paul Swain and the Manager General Manager position available to oversee of Fire and Emergency Region Te Kei, Mike Grant. the daily management of their three educational The station has been in use since late last year. childcare centres in Queenstown. Gems Educational Childcare provides quality early childcare services Reopening to preschool aged children. For more information, Fishbone Restaurant A long-time staple of the please call Rebecca on 021 918 331. downtown dining scene emerged from a brief hibernation on February 4th . The menu has been honed down to a short and simple offering to ensure they deliver the freshest fi sh in NZ.

Where to from here for Queenstown written by Jim Boult

business levels to any great extent. Most operators Zealand’s largest industry. The foreign exchange tell me that November and December (until generated by our district far exceeds any other part Christmas) were relatively quiet then Christmas and of New Zealand per head of population, and now is New Year were ok but from around 10 January, it’s our time of need. We need a hand. become grim indeed. I’m also making the point to Central Government In all of the above, I’m telling you what you already that the wage subsidy is a low-cost option. If know. What you’re more interested in is how we employees are not kept in jobs, they’ll be forced navigate our way through this. The harsh reality is into the dole and be paid by Government anyway. By that we are going to have to ask Government for keeping them working, our businesses will be kept support once again. I’ve opened the batting for the alive, people’s wellbeing will be reinforced, and we district, and will be speaking with with the Minister will be well placed for a time when COVID eases its Cast your mind back to December 2020 when our of Tourism, Stuart Nash and the PM tomorrow. In grip and the enormous pent up demand for travel Prime Minister announced an impending Aussie those discussions I’m asking them to agree to a re- lands upon us. bubble and we would see Australians back in our introduction of the wage subsidy for tourism and district during the fi rst quarter of 2021. I actually We’ve also been pushing hard for the Jobs for Nature hospitality, and to consider other measures such program, which for a variety of reasons outside our recall being high-fi ved by a business owner in town as some sort of incentive to encourage kiwis to in response to that. control didn’t get off the ground last year. We’ll try travel. These measures won’t solve all the problems again, keeping the pressure on DoC to make this How quickly things change. A raft of COVID cases in but they may help many businesses, which might great scheme for the benefi t of the environment Australia over the Christmas period, followed by just otherwise fail, to survive. and local workforce. Not to be overlooked is that our a handful here, and I think it’s safe to say that we’re I’ve received a bit of grief from people in other ‘Shovel Ready’ projects are now underway and will back to square one. I hate to sound pessimistic but areas, for expecting Government to bail us out. provide jobs and economic activity for much of the I think it’s important for us all to be realistic about First of all, I’m not talking about Queenstown district. the situation. I’ll be pleasantly surprised if we see alone. I’m talking about Wānaka, Fiordland and Te These are diffi cult times for us all. Aside from any Australians here before the end of the year and our Anau, Central Otago and the West Coast. We’re all other international visitors before 2022. Government help we receive we will need to be on pretty much in the same situation – the reality is our toes in everything we do. I know I don’t need Following the lockdown last year, kiwis responded that unless you are within a car drive of Auckland to say this to business at the present time but by jumping on planes and heading to our part of – Rotorua, Coromandel, Northland or Tauranga for every cent counts. For my part I will undertake to the world. I think they simply wanted to taste the example – then kiwis are losing enthusiasm to pay do everything reasonable in my power to support freedom of travel again, albeit domestic. That said, around $2,000 to bring their families this far south. local business which is of course, the life blood of school holidays and a few events in the third quarter My response to those who criticise, is that our part our district. treated us quite well and it was really only November of the country has batted well above its weight for and December when we started to notice a falloff in many many years in being the focal point for New 16th February 2021 | Issue 06 QT BUSINESS Setting “SMART” goals for Successful SME’s written by Robin Martin

KEY NUMBERS Do you go tramping without a map? Would you build a house without plans? Do you want a successful business? - Having a SMART goals plan shows what you want to achieve, it’s a road map of how to achieve that plan and be able to Airport - January Passenger Movement measure progress along the way. Total Growth [on PY] An integral part of a successful business is a Business Plan. 123,533[100%] -46% An integral part of a successful Business Plan is the setting of goals. An integral part of setting goals is the use of the “SMART” Goals process. Domestic Growth [on PY] 123,533 [100%] -23% What is a SMART Goals process? It is a process that uses the 5 words identifi ed below. International Growth [on PY] 0 [0%] -100% S Specifi c State what you will do. Use action words. Source: Queenstown Airport M Measurable Use metric or data targets A Achievable make sure the goals are within your scope and that they are possible to accomplish. R Relevant Make sure it makes senses within your job function and improves the business in some way. Queenstown Real Estate T Timebound state when you will get it done. Be specifi c on date or timeframe No of Sales [Dec] Growth [on PY] 57 -14% Note: No of Sales [6 Months] Growth [on PY] • Each letter in the SMART acronym highlights a different aspect of the outcome you are looking for. 365 +21% • Writing them down helps to achieve them. Days to Sell [Dec] Growth [on PY] • Using a formula means you do not forget any critical data. • This process allows for clear understanding between team members. 32 -30% Median Sale price Growth [on PY] In detail each part of the Acronym works like this: $1150,000 +21% S = Specifi c Thus – instead of saying” I want more sales” you might say The above data relate to all Real Estate agency transacted urban Residential “I am going to sign up $10,000 worth of sales in the next Three Sales for the Queenstown and Arrowtown area. Residential Sales are Houses, months” Apartments, Units, Townhouses, Villas and Condos Be specifi c and use action verbs – then you will know what you need to do – what is to be accomplished, what is the objective, who is responsible and what steps need to be taken. M = Measurable This helps you clarify/quantify what you do, so you can measure them. You can measure “$10,000” Situations Vacant You can measure “the next three months” No of Open Roles [Jan] Growth [on PY] A = Achievable is the goal within reach? Is the goal practical? 238 -70% R = Relevant Make sure the goal is in line with your overall business objective. No of Open Roles [6 Months to Jan] Growth [on PY] T = Timebound You must set a timeframe for your goals as it identifi es a 1938 -65% conclusion. This also motivates those involved. An Example of a SMART Goal could be.

Specifi c - Make extra sales of $10,000. Measurable - Invoiced sales from company records NZ Auto Sales Achievable - Year on year results and known new accounts. Relevant - Natural sales growth plus new accounts tie into bottom line New Commercial Vehicle Sales [Jan] Growth [on PY] Timebound - 12 weeks is realistic. 4180 +5% New Car Vehicle Sales [Jan] Growth [on PY] Don’t go tramping without a map, don’t build a house without a plan, don’t have goals that are not SMART. 9712 +6.7% Source: MIA Motor Industry Association If you would like some help, support or advice please contact me for a 2-hour free assessment and report. Email me for a summary of my recently completed projects. A resume of my skills, experience and qualifi cations are on my web site.

Business Start Ups and Removals [December] Queenstown Registrations Growth [on PY] 39 -4% Removals Growth [on PY] 11 -26% Net Growth Growth [on PY] 0275 212 728 | [email protected] 28 +7% www.martinbusinessconsulting.co.nz Source: MBIE Thanks to Liam Dann, Aimee Shaw and Pita Alexander LAKES WEEKLY BULLETIN Page 21

The Council Word

Lockdown Wakatipu – the stories behind the book Monthly Column Join us at Frankton Library for an evening with Toni Caldwell, Joseph Mooney creator of the book ‘Lockdown Wakatipu’. Hear the stories MP for Southland from the photographer herself as she speaks to us about her creation of this historical record and of our town during a unique period of time. This free event will take place at Frankton Library on 25 February at 5.30pm, and Queenstown Library on 4 March at 5.30pm. Hold your heads up Queenstown. Origami Club There’s been some alarming news in our media recently, about the position we’ve found ourselves here in Queenstown because of Covid-19. Come along and learn origami, the traditional Japanese art With our borders still closed, our tourism businesses are struggling and of folding paper, in a fun and friendly environment. Sessions there still seems to be no end in sight. will take place on the last Saturday of each month between While we were hopeful a Trans-Tasman bubble would be operating 1.00pm and 3.00pm at Frankton Library. by the end of March following the Prime Minister’s announcement, the reoccurring cases of Covid-19 out of isolation make us less hopeful. Outdoor games on the lakefront The big issue we’re facing is if we don’t support our businesses through the here and now when our borders do open in some capacity, there We’re hosting outdoor games every Wednesday between might not be many businesses left. 12.00pm and 2.00pm near The Bathhouse on the lakefront. The comments from the Tourism Minister last week were very We’ve got everything from badminton and lawn tennis to disappointing, as it appears the Government are now going to leave our kubb, jenga and giant pick up sticks, frisbees and balls. It’s tourism operators to fend for themselves. the perfect chance for you to challenge a friend or a workmate The position many are in was unavoidable given the unique to a game, and all are welcome! circumstances with Covid-19. The Queenstown Dog Walk I would encourage the Minister to again come to Queenstown and talk to the businesses who are su‚ ering and are potentially going to have to The Queenstown Dog Walk returns this year and will close their doors. take place on Saturday 27 February at Matakauri Park. National’s Spokesperson for Tourism Todd McClay is also keeping up to We’ll be meeting at the northern end of the Community date with what is happening and looking to meet with businesses again Gardens at 10.00am, then heading off on one big dog walk soon in our region. once everyone has had enough time to chat, mingle and I attended the Lake Hayes A & P Show at the beginning of the month mark territory. The walk is free for all to attend and we’ve got and it was fantastic to see such a great turn out. The weather played ball giveaways for the best dressed dog and a dog registration and it provided a great day of entertainment for the family. bingo too! #TakeTheLead I was also privileged to speak at the opening of the Maz Islamic Education Centre in Queenstown recently. Food Grading Bylaw review It is great to see facilities like the Maz Islamic Education Centre opening in our community which will provide free community services and a place We’re undertaking a review of the QLDC Food Grading Bylaw for prayer in the Whakatipu area. 2016 and proposing a number of changes be made, including Issues with Aurora continue and it was alarming reading some of the both revoking the Food Grading Bylaw 2016 and adopting an submissions from people in Queenstown. amended fee structure. For more information on this and to A community which will be one of the hardest hit by the repercussions share your feedback, head to letstalk.qldc.govt.nz of Covid-19 does not then need to be footing the bill for Aurora for its infrastructure upgrades. Changing rooms closed While we all understand upgrades are needed for the future of our The male and female changing rooms at Queenstown Events network, this cost should not fall more on the people of the Queenstown Centre will be temporarily closed while we host international Lakes District than the people of Dunedin. and domestic cricket teams. These facilities will reopen on While Aurora’s cross-submission was more promising, as the company Monday 22 February. The separate toilets by the indoor acknowledged the initial proposal was unfair on Central Otago and stadium and the swimming pool changing rooms all remain Queenstown users, we still don’t know what the fi nal proposal will look like. open as normal. Many thanks for your co-operation. The cross-submission indicated this would be altered to be more even with Dunedin residents. Let’s Talk Queenstown Lakes However, it is still worrying how much concern there is in the community in regards to proposed price increases. Want to make sure your voice is heard on the important The submissions have shown many people are concerned about how decisions that matter to you? QLDC’s Let’s Talk is the online some members of the community are going to pay increased power bills, way of talking to us and having a say on the things you care especially given the current climate in Queenstown because of Covid-19. about. Use your voice anytime, anywhere. Register today I do want to hear your thoughts on the issue though, so please email at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz [email protected] with your views.

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