THE DUBLINER NEWS

We're Hiring - Experienced Chef

Fri, 14 May 2021 01:52:37 GMT

The Dubliner Irish bar and restaurant is a multiple award-winning venue located in Methven, Mid Canterbury, over looked by Mt Hutt ski field to the north west and the Rakaia River to the east providing a variety of outdoor experiences.

Methven is set to become a new hot spot with the arrival of the amazing Opuke hot pools in Autumn this year and we are expecting huge growth in hospitality.

The Dubliner Irish bar and restaurant is a community-minded business and very customer driven. We value and continually invest in our team. This has allowed us to create a very positive and friendly environment enabling us to retain long term team members.

The Dubliner has a unique opportunity for you to move forward in your career through our professional development plan.
We are on a journey to build a fantastic business with strong systems that reflect our values and allow our entire team to grow and develop to be the best.

Have you always wanted the opportunity to move into a management position but feel you haven't got the required level of skills and experience to apply? Do you have high standards in your technical work and want to learn and grow as a leader?

We want to offer the right candidate an opportunity not to be missed. In joining our team we will teach you how to manage and lead your department with a fully supportive ownership team. We want to invest in the careers of up and coming hospitality leaders and teach them how to run a successfully sustainable business that thrives for its team and community. Does this sound like the lucky break you have been dreaming of? We want to meet you.

We are seeking an experienced chef to work with our restaurant operations team.

You will be responsible for maintaining standard The Dubliner has become known for.

A positive and entrepreneurial spirit towards this opportunity fits with some of our core values and will be key to the
success of this role.

This position represents an excellent career opportunity, whether you are looking to gain further knowledge through your experience working here at The Dubliner or looking to set down roots in an amazing community, we believe this role will be a great step forward in anyone’s career.

The package includes a generous remuneration package coupled with our performance incentives and professional development opportunities.

If you have all the above attributes along with a strong work ethic, and want to have the great outdoors on your door step with skiing, biking, tramping and fishing , please send your C.V and references to info@dubliner.co.nz
Take a risk and connect with us to learn more about what's on offer.

We're Hiring - Bar/Front of House

Fri, 14 May 2021 00:35:37 GMT

Methven is set to become a new hot spot with the arrival of the amazing Opuke hot pools in Autumn this year and we are expecting huge growth in hospitality.

The Dubliner Irish bar and restaurant is a community-minded business and very customer driven. We value and continually invest in our team. This has allowed us to create a very positive and friendly environment enabling us to retain long term team members.
The Dubliner has a unique opportunity for you to move forward in your career through our professional development plan.

We are on a journey to build a fantastic business with strong systems that reflect our values and allow our entire team to grow and develop to be the best.

Have you always wanted the opportunity to move into a management position but feel you haven't got the required level of skills and experience to apply? Do you have high standards in your technical work and want to learn and grow as a leader?

We want to offer the right candidate an opportunity not to be missed. In joining our team we will teach you how to manage and lead your department with a fully supportive ownership team. We want to invest in the careers of up and coming hospitality leaders and teach them how to run a successfully sustainable business that thrives for its team and community.

Does this sound like the lucky break you have been dreaming of? We want to meet you.

We are seeking an experienced bar/front of house person to work with our restaurant operations team.
You will be responsible for maintaining high levels of service The Dubliner has become known for.

A positive and entrepreneurial spirit towards this opportunity fits with some of our core values and will be key to the
success of this role.

This position represents an excellent career opportunity, whether you are looking to gain further knowledge through your experience working here at The Dubliner or looking to set down roots in an amazing community, we believe this role will be a great step forward in anyone’s career.

The package includes a generous remuneration package coupled with our performance incentives and professional development opportunities.

If you have all the above attributes along with a strong work ethic, and want to have the great outdoors on your door step with skiing, biking, tramping and fishing , please send your C.V and references to info@dubliner.co.nz

Take a risk and connect with us to learn more about what's on offer.

Dubliner helps raise 50k for David

colm@mthuttdigital.co.nz (Colm McGrath) — Sat, 01 May 2021 01:14:18 GMT

Dance for David

David Dirks is a local child who has lived in the Methven community for the past ten years. David was born with a rare cardiac condition that significantly impacts his quality of life on a daily basis, often leading to minimal time at school, no sports and limited participation in social events with friends. David needs a full heart transplant and is active on the New Zealand transplant waiting list.

Karen and the dubliner crew wanted to do something to help and came up with the idea for dance for david. the rest is history.

Mt Hutt Opening 2020

colm@mthuttdigital.co.nz (Colm McGrath) — Thu, 21 May 2020 03:22:56 GMT

Mt Hutt opening 2020

Mt Hutt will be the first to open in early to mid-June operating three days a week. Come early July this will scale up to open for the five best weather days of the week which will aim to include the weekends. By planning for the five best weather days the plan is to be able to give guests more certainty on opening days. Learn more about New Zealand ski options from our friends at powerhounds .

Dubliner welcomes Irish Ambassador

colm@mthuttdigital.co.nz (Colm McGrath) — Mon, 24 Jun 2019 23:31:23 GMT

Our team were very honoured today to welcome Ireland's first Ambassador to New Zealand Peter & Theresa Ryan and Aoife to The Dubliner. We're very excited about his plans and energy for all things Irish in New Zealand

Dubliner Wins AGAIN!

colm@mthuttdigital.co.nz (Colm McGrath) — Tue, 01 Jan 2019 22:35:31 GMT

Dubliner Wins 2019 Beef & Lamb Excellence Award

We're proud of our Head Chef Gilberto Bernes (from the Irish O’ Beirne) and all our Dubliner crew for landing the 2019 Beef and Lamb New Zealand Excellence Award. Thanks to all customers throughout 2018 for your continued support and feedback. We’re so proud to be located in this great community and bring this award home!

Dubliner welcomes Shane Cameron

colm@mthuttdigital.co.nz (Colm McGrath) — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 22:37:41 GMT

The Dubliner recently welcomed former commonwealth cruiserweight champion Shane Cameron, special guest at the Dubliner Fight Night II which was held at The Mt Hutt Memorial Hall on Saturday 8th December 2018.

Beef & Lamb Excellence Award

colm@mthuttdigital.co.nz (Colm McGrath) — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 22:25:43 GMT

Dubliner Wins 2018 Beef & Lamb Excellence Award

The Dubliner bar & restaurant has been named as a 2018 Excellence Award holders and awarded a gold plate by Beef + Lamb New Zealand after being judged by culinary trained assessors who have been scouting restaurants all over New Zealand.

Earlier this year The Dubliner were finalists in the Canterbury Champion Awards, the Hospitality New Zealand Awards and won the David Award for the Most Community Minded Business.

President in New Zealand

colm@mthuttdigital.co.nz (Colm McGrath) — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 22:23:24 GMT

President Michael D Higgins in New Zealand

Very proud moment for myself and Gary meeting the president of Ireland (an uachtaran) and his lovely wife Sabina )

Dubliner Wins David Award

colm@mthuttdigital.co.nz (Colm McGrath) — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 22:20:28 GMT

Delighted to announce the Dubliner was announced as the winner of the 2017 David Award for the BizBuzz Most Community minded business on Wednesday 4th October.

Award Finalist!!

colm@mthuttdigital.co.nz (Colm McGrath) — Sat, 02 Sep 2017 23:18:23 GMT

Dubliner announced as finalist for multiple industry awards…

Methven’s Dubliner Irish Bar & Restaurant received two sets of good news this week. On Monday, they were shortlisted as finalists in the Hospitality New Zealand national Awards for Excellence in the Best Neighbourhood Bar & Eatery and also the Excellence in Marketing category. On Thursday, they were announced as finalists in the Champion Canterbury Awards in the Tourism/Retail/Hospitality – Small Enterprise Category.

Speaking about the news, owners Gary and Karen Manning said, “It’s been a bit of a whirlwind week really. We’re absolutely thrilled to be finalists in both award events and would like to thank our team and awesome customers for their ongoing support. We’re very excited to by attending both events as finalists in October.”

The Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence honours the achievement of hospitality and accommodation businesses that have performed exceptionally throughout the year. Entrants are judged over an eight-week period by a panel of independent industry professionals, who assess every entry on a range of commercial and operational criteria – including staff training and human resources, customer service, food and beverages, marketing and promotional activities, environmental initiatives and the demonstration of business growth. The finalists will then be mystery shopped to ensure what they say on paper is what they actually do in real life.

The Champion Canterbury Business Awards began in 2003 and have grown and developed over the past 15 years to provide one of the largest business awards ceremony in New Zealand, with over 1,330 guests in attendance. These awards recognise and celebrate the excellence, innovation, and success of businesses and not-for-profit organisations in the Canterbury region. The awards region is defined by the Canterbury Regional Council boundaries.

The Dubliner Irish Bar & Restaurant is owned and operated by Gary & Karen Manning and opened its doors at 116 Main Street, on Saturday 7th November 2015. This followed a very busy couple of months where local craftsmen were engaged to completely renovate the premises. The building retained its original features including the post-master’s lockers and the original bank safe along with some new features including an original NZ post office letter box.

Opening 7 days a week from 4.30pm the team work hard to deliver a warm & cosy atmosphere, complemented by great food, music, a great pint of stout and an extensive range of premium beers. The business in currently rated 1st of 23 restaurants in Methven/Mt Hutt Village on Tripadvisor.

2017 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand

colm@mthuttdigital.co.nz (Colm McGrath) — Sat, 20 May 2017 23:11:52 GMT

The 2017 British and Irish Lions tour to New Zealand will take place during June and July 2017.

The tour will see the British and Irish Lions play ten rugby union matches, including against all five New Zealand Super Rugby franchises, the New Zealand Barbarians, the Māori All Blacks and three test matches against New Zealand. We'll have all the action live at the Dubliner!

3 June New Zealand Barbarians vs British and Irish Lions Toll Stadium, Whangarei - 7.35pm.

7 June Blues vs British and Irish Lions Eden Park, Auckland. 7.35pm.

10 June Crusaders vs British and Irish Lions AMI Stadium, Christchurch - 7.35pm.

13 June Highlanders vs British and Irish Lions Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin - 7.35pm.

17 June Māori All Blacks vs British and Irish Lions Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua - 7.35pm.

20 June Chiefs vs British and Irish Lions Waikato Stadium, Hamilton - 7.35pm.

24 June New Zealand vs British and Irish Lions Eden Park, Auckland - 7.35pm.

27 June Hurricanes vs British and Irish Lions Westpac Stadium, Wellington - 7.35pm.

1 July New Zealand vs British and Irish Lions Westpac Stadium, Wellington - 7.35pm.

8 July New Zealand vs British and Irish Lions Eden Park, Auckland - 7.35pm.

Shout for Sommer

colm@mthuttdigital.co.nz (Colm McGrath) — Sun, 30 Apr 2017 23:09:14 GMT

Save The Date! Shout for Sommer, Saturday 3rd June.

The Dubliner is delighted to congratulate local Methven girl Sommer O'Shea being crowned the Otago Rose, New Zealand Rose of Tralee and support her as she heads to Wellington in early June to compete to be the New Zealand Rose at The Rose of Tralee International Festival.

The festival, to be held in Ireland in August 2017 and is an international event, celebrated among Irish communities all over the World. Francis Royston will be compere the night and will be testing Sommer’s Irish knowledge…

Dubliner Mountain Thunder 2017

colm@mthuttdigital.co.nz (Colm McGrath) — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 22:05:56 GMT

The Dubliner Mountain Thunder is an annual motorcycle street race held in the town centre of Methven every Easter Saturday

Racers from across New Zealand travel at speeds up to 200 kmph race around a tight 1km circuit, completing laps in 32 – 34 seconds.The event is hosted by The Dubliner, the Methven Lions Club who join with Classic Action Motorcycle Sport (CAMS) from Christchurch to stage the event. All profits made from the event go back into the local community.

The Dubliner Mountain Thunder 2017 will be roaring through the town centre of Methven on Easter Saturday 15th April 2017.

Easter Saturday is a fun filled day for all ages. Spectators can get up close, feel the noise, taste the speed and all from behind the safety of bales and security fencing. The streets are bursting with colour, spectacle, noise and excitement.

Gates open at 9:00am with racing commencing at 9:30am (depending on the weather & race condition). Racing finished at 4:00pm.

Spectators are welcome to come and go during the day.

Motorcycle Racing is Dangerous. Spectators attending Methven Mountain Thunder do so entirely at their own risk.

Animals are not permitted into the event, for both their safety and the riders.First Aid assistance will be available around the circuit.

Please note that there is an alcohol ban in the Methven town centre for the duration of the Motorcycle race.

Ear plugs are advisable if you are sensitive to noise. Additional ear plugs will be available on the day.

Pictured (Left to Right), The late Bryan O'Hara Methven Lions, Graham Campion, President Methven Lions, Gary Manning, The Dubliner, Karen Manning, The Dubliner

Photography by: Bill Irwin - billirwinarts.com