104 JOBS INSIDE Dec LAKES WEEKLY th Dec - 14 th 8 BULLETIN FIRST ON THE STREET No 780 WWW.LWB.CO.NZ • BUY • ACCOMMODATION • SELL • INFORMATION • JOBS • [email protected] Could Queenstown become ZOOMtown? This year’s COVID-19 crisis created shockwaves, putting our personal health and safety to the test and severely disrupting the way we do business. The silver lining is that it’s inspired a lot of us to rethink the way we work. Necessity is the mother of adaptation and this disruptor has created the largest global “work-from-home” experiment in history which has fast-forwarded us through years of trial and error. Remote and fl exible working isn’t new to lots of people, particularly the self-em- ployed or digital nomads, who’ve been digitally mobile or part of globally distributed teams for years. But now others are seeing the opportunities and looking to adapt their business models. Let’s redesign the way we work and invest in the right tools and strategies to work smarter - not harder - for the health, wellbeing and sustainability of our people, business and Aotearoa. As our workforces become increasingly digitised, work from home (#wfh) or work from anywhere (#wfa) have become normal in our district. With good digital infrastructure, transport connectivity, a great lifestyle, co-working spaces and re- mote-friendly cafes, and existing remote worker communities, we could feasibly Sky City celebrated 20yrs in Queenstown on Friday. Michael Ahearne & Kate become a ‘Zoom Town’. If we diversify our economy we can focus more on our Gourdie from Auckland with Jonathan Browne local talent, target investment in start-ups and side hustles as well as tapping into the returning Kiwi ‘brain gain’ and promoting ourselves as a ‘workcation’ destination for those looking to combine work and holiday. But as always there needs to be a balance. We need to stay socially connect- ed because lockdown reminded us how much we value in-person interaction. There are some excellent tools and techniques for distributed teams to effi - ciently connect and communicate which we could learn more about. We could also shift some emphasis from our professional life to personal, such as ‘fl exing’ our schedules around catchups with family and friends, activities or community volunteering. Can we frontfoot our learnings from one of the most unusual years in histo- ry? RemoteTogetherNZ aims to do just that – be a conduit for accelerated learning, innovation and collaboration bringing transformative change…to you! The Queenstown Lakes-based festival (8-13 March) is the fi rst of its kind in NZ with the objective of bringing thought leaders and remote/fl exible working experts together to help Kiwis review, redesign and reset their strategies and business models for future success. We’ll also discuss opportunities for brain gain, side-hustles and the gig economy to help personal and organisational development. The programme features four learning pathways tailored to self-employed, re- turning Kiwis, small-medium enterprises, and larger organisations which include roundtable discussions, masterclasses and networking sessions. Visit www.remotetogethernz.com. Join us on the journey and let’s be remote – together. Trent Yeo – Ziptrek Ecotours a]VLA|ċ lV_\mċċ 3IFHċa_ċ-UaoauNlċ-olNNo UlVmo^Amċ aJ\oAV]ċN_p SUHVHQWV UlVmo^AmċAlAa\Nċċ )aió/i UlVmo^Am Al UlVmo^Amċ lNmmópiċ)Alo| UlVmo^Amċ+pV ó ÕÕÕA_Lċ^pJUċ^alN a]]avċpmċa_ċ-aJVA]ċNLVA 5HE-ONDON2UEENSTOWN !THELONDONQUEENSTOWN 4HOTOVER4TREET2UEENSTOWNWWWTHELONDONCONZ Celebrate our local heroes at the 2021 Lake Hayes A&P Show The Lake Hayes A&P Show is always an eagerly anticipated family event that takes place early in the new year, and for a time there was a real concern that 2021 would become a casualty of the virus. However, the organisers have received encouragement and support to press the go button on the 106th Annual Lake Hayes A&P Show which will take place on Saturday 9th January 2021 at the Lake Hayes Showgrounds. Better yet, this year entry is FREE for everyone! The Lake Hayes A&P Show is a fun day out for the family, set on one of the most beautiful Showgrounds in the country. Like all A&P shows it brings the town a little closer to the country and gives the Wakatipu community a taste of rural life. This year’s show has received fi nancial support from the Central Lakes Trust (CLT), QLDC events fund and sponsors including The Arrowtown Family and locals are the core of Lifestyle Retirement Village as principal sponsor. the Show and its heritage. It brings people together for one day a year to Community is at the heart have a fun day out and catch up with of the Show and as we friends. Something we have been have seen over the past few doing since 1904. months it is also at the heart of the Wakatipu. The theme Mark your diary - it’s going to be this year is ‘Celebrating Local another fabulous show! Heroes’ to acknowledge and thank our essential workers, Gates Open 7am volunteers and local heroes • Trade & Food Stalls open 9am • Entertainment begins 10am who have given so much to • Park & Ride begins at 9am • Grand Parade at 12:30pm the community as a result of COVID, which is ongoing. We want to celebrate the people who worked tirelessly during the lockdown and thank them for their contribution. 9th January 2021 - FREE Entry for Everyone! LAKES WEEKLY BULLETIN Page 4 Canyon Brewing to reopen Rentals by under new owners Rent me By Paul Taylor Canyon Brewing to reopen under new owners. 1 Bedroom Queenstown tourism giant Wayfare has sold its Arthurs Point 10/66 Marina Drive Queenstown $340 1 Furnished restaurant and brewery. 71/LGB Ballarat Queenstown $350 1 Furnished 51A Jack Hanleys Drive Queenstown $350 1 Whiteware Canyon Brewing restaurant, located near Shotover Jet in Arthurs 5A Ashenhurst Way Queenstown $350 1 Whiteware Point, has been closed since lockdown, but will reopen early next year under new owners, Queenstown restauranteurs James 2 Bedroom Nicholson and partners Jane, James and Jack Paterson. 18B Isle Street Queenstown $415 1 Semi-furnished 609/327-345 Frankton Road Queenstown $425 1 Furnished They also own The Boatshed Café and Bistro in the Frankton 4/658 Frankton Rd Queenstown $650 1 Furnished Marina. 51/159 Gorge Road Queenstown $480 1 Furnished The Canyon Brewing team will be offered employment as part of the agreement. 3 Bedroom Nicholson says “We look after our locals and we’re really looking 59A Marina Drive Queenstown $500 3 Unfurnished 2/7 Anderson Heights Queenstown $450 2 Furnished forward to ensuring the local community in Arthurs Point are well 2/8 McKerrow Place Queenstown $525 1 Furnished catered for. “ 10/7 Anderson Heights Queenstown $575 2 Furnished 72/716 Frankton Road Queenstown $580 1 Furnished “We are excited and getting ready to do the restaurant and 138A Wynyard Crescent Queenstown $600 2 Unfurnished brewery label proud.” 7/7 Anderson Heights Queenstown $600 2 Furnished 51 Jack Hanley Drive Queenstown $650 2 Semi-furnished The brewery and restaurant will change hands on December 15, 8 Coventry Crescent Queenstown $625 2 Unfurnished 2020. 9B Wilmot Avenue Queenstown $625 1 Furnished 12/8 Humphrey St Queenstown $750 3 Furnished Wayfare commercial director Matthew Day says the company had planned to reopen the restaurant last month but when the four 4 Bedroom approached him – he knew it was the perfect result. 15 Dart Place Sunshine Bay $600 2 Unfurnished “We’re incredibly pleased Canyon will lead its next phase of life 36 Tewa Street Queenstown $650 2 Unfurnished with locals who love the brand, the beer, the location, and the 12 Bowen Street Queenstown $650 1 Unfurnished venue”; Day says. 75 Cotter Avenue Queenstown $600 1.5 Furnished “It really is an awesome venue, in a stunning location and I know the new owners fully appreciate it and will ensure it has a great 37 Shot future.” www.queenstownrentals.harcourts.co.nz “We’re looking forward to continuing to work closely with them. Our Go Orange rafting operations share the same site, and many of Real Journeys vessels as well as Cardrona and Treble Cone sell the Canyon Brewing beer.” While the restaurant has been closed, the brewery has remained open throughout, selling its popular beer online, which will continue. LAKES WEEKLY BULLETIN Page 5 WATCH REPAIRS NOW XMAS WATCH SALE 30-50% OFF ALL WATCHES Seiko, Casio, Royal London, Boccia, Cannibal, TimeCo, Jaques Lamanas and Olympic December 2020 th Mon/Fri - 9:30am-5:30pm Level 1, Stratton House (below Sky City) 24 Beach Street, Queenstown Sales ends 24 Only stock in store and no Rain Checks Arrowtown’s newest eatery Breakfast - Lunch - Afternoon Grazing - Sunset Supper Specialising in locally sourced fresh food, beer and wine. Garden seating adjacent to the Arrow River Reserve. 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