The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 205 by The Loop Arrowtown

EE FR your local event guide & directory 11 March – 14 April 2021

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Is the Arrow River important to you? You’re invited to a meeting to hear how we propose to manage freshwater flow in your area, based on what your community told us you love about your waterways when we met with you in 2019. Come along to a short presentation followed by discussion and questions. Wednesday, 17 March 2021 St John’s Church, Berkshire St Arrowtown 3pm-4.30pm or 7pm-8.30pm.

Please book a seat by emailing customerservices@orc.govt.nz The meetings will go ahead at Covid-19 Level 2 with appropriate precautions.

Find out more at:

www.orc.govt.nz/Arrow or call 0800 474 082

A huge Live Music line-up to enjoy in our garden bar

MARCH

EVERY SUNDAY

10–2pm on the Library Green

live music kombucha & affogato quality cake mixes smoked fish goodies

freshly roasted coffee pastries & pies salami & olives skincare & haircare

fresh breads nepalese dumplings candles & diffusers local craft stalls

beech party The chance to enhance the biodiversity of the Arrowtown area is not to be missed. Sunday the 18th of April is Arrowtown’s “Beech Party”. What a thrill it will be in years to come, to look at the slopes above Bush Creek and know that you had a small part in how it looks. Come one, come all, you are invited to join in being part of the team of 150, helping to plant Beech, Totara and Ribbonwood on the slopes above Bush Creek. Come with tools if you have them and the appropriate clothing and footwear. Meet at the Chinese Village at 10 am. Bring a drink bottle and something to keep you sustained. There are complimentary refreshments and prizes for the kids, after the planting, at Postmasters Cottage Café.

rozzie and the orchestra Queenstown based 'Turn Up The Music Charitable Trust', together with the Callis Trust is bringing 'Rozzie and The Orchestra' to Arrowtown. Written and choreographed by Rozzie (Rosalind Manowitz), this concert provides children with a purely magical opportunity to experience and explore the joys of music in an interactive and educational way. It has been proven that music can have an impact on a child’s development, improve their social skills, and all the while benefiting children of all ages. The fun and energy that Rozzie brings will inspire children to join in and experience the fantastic world of music. Simply put, music can bring us joy. 'Rozzie and The Orchestra' was on the cover of the Loop last year in March, but due to Lockdown both that issue and the concert were cancelled. Now Rozzie is back with 3 concerts at the Athenaeum Hall in Arrowtown, on Sunday 28 March at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Rozzie (as seen on TVNZ 2 CODE FUN) Tickets are only $5 per family from eventfinda.co.nz. An entire family fun time that will educate, entertain, and open your eyes to the world of music. 3

arrowtown village association news ten year plan 2021–2031

Submissions for QLDC’s draft Ten Year Plan open on 19th March 2021. All the information you need on the Masterplan and how to make a submission is at letstalk.qldc.govt.nz Community drop-in sessions will also take place around the district. Details to be announced. We recommend checking out QLDC’s ‘Let’s Talk’ website. This online community engagement website provides updates on latest consultations and how to have your say on important local topics. urban boundaries

The Urban Growth Boundaries of Arrowtown are again up for debate. An application to change the designation of tracts of rural land on the western side of McDonnell Road is underway, involving a number of local developers. This would open the land up for urban style developments ranging from lifestyle blocks to more intensive urban developments.

consultation and which the AVA acts as guardian) states that the current Arrowtown Urban Boundary should be “maintained and protected.” Please email chairperson@arrowtownvillage. nz with any feedback on this issue. firewood supplies

With the days becoming shorter and colder AVA A group of Arrowtown residents is reminds residents challenging these developments to plan ahead for in the Environment Court and Winter and order circulating a petition locally. A key dry firewood supplies. Burning recommendation in Arrowtown’s dry wood provides a hotter heat 2017 'Shaping Our Future' as well as being cleaner-burning document (which was created for the environment. Plan ahead following widespread community and minimize air pollution! web arrowtownvillage.nz email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 4

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let’s help let’s eat! six item challenge The six-item challenge consists of participants limiting their wardrobe for a month to just six items. The idea is to resurrect, refurbish and reuse those six items without buying new ones or replacing them for a month. Wastebusters event organizer, Abbey Lewis, stated that, “The first Six Items Challenge had been embraced by the people of Central Otago”. You can wear unlimited accessories in the Six Items challenge, as shown here by The thinking behind the challenge is Wastebusters staff. to limit fashion waste. To encourage people to look at what they have in their wardrobe and how they can use and improve the way they think about clothes. Globally, dumping used clothing is an enormous issue. Experts tell us that 150 billion items of clothing are produced each year for a population of 7.8 billion. Over 200,000 tonnes of waste each year and that is in New Zealand alone! And so, the challenge is there. Encouraging people to be aware, NEW Kerastase Blond to think differently and to challenge Absolu Night serum themselves. To raise awareness in waste and to prove that we Available now!! do have a choice in what we do each day. This year the challenge will have expanded options where participants can choose up to 10 or 12 items of clothing that they may use. Hydrates and restores In the end Wastebusters and lightened hair overnight Sustainable Queenstown are for softer, healthier challenging people to be aware of blonde hair in the waste and to rethink their clothing option. next morning. For more information contact: Gina Dempster – 027 443 7116 03 442 1890 d-or@xtra.co.nz gina@wastebusters.co.nz 7

classifieds Electrician – Need a trusted local electrician? Call Grant 021 143 4746. Small jobs preferred. No mileage charge for first visit (Arrowtown only). Premier Stopping – Local & reliable Quality Gib stopping at competitive prices. Free quotes & advice. Contact Dave Thompson 021 115 3632 Pilates Mat Class – All levels welcome. Mondays 7-8 pm at Arrowtown Rugby Club Rooms $10 please bring your own mat. Any questions please call Sam 021 156 0508

Garage Sale 13 March – 20 Preston Drive. 9 am start. Household Goods Clothing Art Magazines Kitchen Appliances Xmas Tree Blankets

situations vacant Arrowtown Holiday Park – Casual housekeeping and cleaning work available. Seeking reliable person, an eye for detail is a must and flexibility with hours worked. Includes weekends. If interested please apply to manager@arrowtownholidaypark. co.nz or call in and speak to Vicki or Lindsay.

public notices Arrowtown Post Office – NOTICE OF REDUCED HOURS. To keep the Arrowtown Post Office as a long term viable operation we will need to reduce our operating hours. This is due to the continued decline in customer numbers. We really appreciate the support we have within the community and want to continue to offer you a postal service. We will be moving into winter hours as of 1st March. ALL mail leaves us at 2 pm so please if you want your item to go that day be in early to give us time to process your item. While on reduced hours we will be offering a ‘parcel pick up only’ service on Saturday morning. Post office box mail will be delivered as per normal. This is a difficult and frustrating time for many business but we hope that by making these changes we can continue to serve the community and keep the doors open. WINTER HOURS – Monday – Friday: 10am to 2pm Saturday: 9am to 10am. PARCEL PICK UP ONLY. 8

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3 DAY LIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL

26TH, 27TH & 28TH MARCH 2021 ARROWTOWN

BACK TO BACK LIVE MUSIC – 32 GIGS ACROSS 15 VENUES OVER 3 DAYS IN ARROWTOWN & SURROUNDS – NO COVER CHARGE COME AND JOIN US!

upcoming events

march – april

march

Salsa!

Athenaeum Hall – 6.30 pm Tickets $25 @ Arrowtown School

Includes; salsa lesson, tapas, salsa demos

Crowded House - To The Island Tour

Gibbston Valley Winery – 6 pm

14, 21, 28

Arrowtown Farmers Market Every Sunday

Library Green 10 am–2 pm

Waterways presentation

St John's Church – 3-4.30 pm or 7–8.30 pm

26, 27 & 28

3 day live music festival

or arrowtownpta@arrowtown.school.nz

www.eventfinda.co.nz

www.orc.govt.nz/Arrow

Arrow Sounds

Arrowtown from 3 pm

The Millbrook Resort 'Gully Trail' Aramex Kiwi Walk & Run Series

Millbrook Resort 7.30 am–1.30 pm

Rozzie And The Orchestra

Athenaeum Hall 1–1:50 pm/2–2:50 pm/3–3:50 pm www.eventfinda.co.nz

april

Arrowtown Farmers Market

Library Green 10 am–2 pm

Beech Party

Chinese Village Meet @ 10 am

22–26

FINAL Sunday

Come and help plant 2000 natives Akarua

Arrowtown Autumn Festival

arrowtownchoppers@gmail.com

Arrowtown

arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz

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Hop in and see us for all your EASTER TREATS 27 BUCKINGHAM STREET 03 442 1374 WWW.REMARKABLESWEETSHOP.CO.NZ

let’s eat! knowhelp yourlet’s local Russell was brought up on the family farm in the Stoneburn area of East Otago. He attended Waitaki Boys High School and after 3 years of farm work in Clinton went to Lincoln College where he completed a Diploma of Agriculture. It was here at Lincoln that he met his future wife Denise. In 1969 he moved to Balfour in Northern Southland and farmed sheep and cattle in partnership with his brother until 1979, at which time the partnership was dissolved, and Russell moved with his family to a farm on the Pigroot. In 1970 Russell married Denise who was a high school teacher, and together they had 3 daughters. During his time in East- Otago Russell served several terms on the Waitaki District Council and was also involved with several other small country organisations. In 2010 Russell retired from farming and with Denise retiring from teaching, they moved to Arrowtown. They had both spent many years holidaying in Arrowtown as both families owned holiday houses in Arrowtown from the late 1950’s. Since retirement Russell has been involved with both the Arrowtown

Photo credit: Mountain Scene – Russell Heckler outside Manzshed

Bowling Club and the Lakes District Museum. Apart from that – he had always had an interest in establishing a Menzshed and has been fortunate enough to play an instrumental part in the establishment of one in the Arrowtown Camping Ground. It took a highly active committee nearly 5 years to achieve and it is now well supported by the community. These days Russell is known as the “Wasp Man”, which is something he was talked into by a well-known local identity – the late Lex Perkins. According to Russell this year has seen a big increase in wasp activity after what has been 2 relatively quiet seasons. This just adds to Russell’s busy life, but he would not have it any other way.

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your flop-free recipe prawn and feta salad

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 limes, juiced 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 long green chilli, deseeded, finely chopped 1 large bag mesclun salad 1/2 bunch mint leaves, finely chopped 1/2 bunch coriander leaves, finely chopped 1 pkt mung bean sprouts 1kg large cooked prawns

(These can be done on the bbq first)

1/2 small red onion, finely sliced 200g feta, drained, crumbled

Whisk oil, lime juice, sugar, red wine vinegar and chilli in a jug. Set aside. Place salad into a large bowl. Add mint, coriander, mung bean sprouts, prawns, onion and feta. Gently toss until combined. Transfer to serving plates. Spoon over dressing and serve. Serves 6

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NOW OPEN 47 WEEKS OF THE YEAR

Arrowtown Preschool COTTER AVE & DURHAM ST

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday 8 May The party planners are working hard and will soon have an exciting event to announce!

let’s salsahelp nightlet’s eat! Arrowtown School is holding a Salsa Dance Night Fundraiser on Friday 12 March at the Athenaeum Hall. In the capable hands of Salsa teachers Nico and Gina, from Latin Soul Dance based in Queenstown, no experience is required and the ticket price includes a lesson and a dance demonstration. There is also no need for special dancing shoes, or a partner to be a good salsa dancer! Tickets are $25 and include a salsa lesson, tapas and lots of Latin soul music to get you cha cha chaing. Latin American food will include paella & empanadas, with Sangria and margaritas at the bar to purchase. Tickets are limited and are available from the school office, or email arrowtownpta@arrowtown. school.nz

Watch this space...

Preschool enrolments accepted onto the Waiting list from birth Please phone

442 0172 or 442 1416 or email admin@ arrowtownpreschool.co.nz for more information or to arrange a visit.

business directory accountants Mike Wallace–Management Services (Qt) Ltd www.mgtservicesqt.co.nz 43 Homeward Bound Drive 027 616 9007 bars/cafés/resturants Arrowtown Bakery 1 Ballarat Arcade Buckingham St 03 442 1587 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 Unwind 4/14 Buckingham St 03 442 0227 brick and block layer Brickworx Ltd www.brickie.co.nz 027 233 9740 child care Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave & Durham St 03 442 1416 cleaning services Slithy Toves slithytoves33@gmail.com 021 079 6233 computer services Remarkable Nerds 9a Helms Court 027 5823 123 electrician Grant Smith (small jobs specialist) 10 Suffolk Street 021 143 4746 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty Back on Track Physiotherapy 57 Buckingham St 03 442 6616 Beauty Basics | Beauty Therapy 16 Cornwall Street 022 091 2461 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 03 442 0807

plumber Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd PO Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071 retail Black Box QT – Online Gift Box Company 021 135 8340 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 real estate Harcourts Arrowtown 027 489 5294 Ray White 14 Buckingham St 03 442 1616

community services in an emergency phone........................... 111 Arrowtown School 9 Chalmers Place 03 442 1854 Arrowtown Surgery/Doctors Berkshire St 03 442 1215 Community Policing Centre 57 Buckingham St 03 442 1274 Fire Brigade http://www.facebook.com/Arrowtownfire 2 Hertford St 03 442 1740 Justice of the Peace Russell Heckler 03 442 0204 Mr A. MacDonald 03 409 8102 Tracey McLaren 027 221 8196 Richard Newman 027 497 0138 Library 58 Buckingham St 03 442 1607 Museum/Gallery/Information Centre 49 Buckingham St 03 442 1824 Plunket 20 Cardigan St 0800 933 922 Post Office 52 Buckingham St 03 442 1885 Wasp Man free wasp nest extermination Russell Heckler 03 442 0204

local club notices Arrowtown Bowling Club

03 442 1905

Club Day Thursday mornings. New members welcome - coaching available - more info Diane 03 409 8545

Arrowtown Business Women’s Group

Any and all local business women are welcome to register. It is free to join but each event may have a charge to cover costs. Email Hayley Delport on arrowtownbusinesswomen@gmail.com

Arrowtown Community Yoga 03 442 0515

Every Thursday 5 pm @ Arrowtown Community Rooms. Bring your own mat. All levels welcome. Arrowtown Entertainers Primarily a singing group of varying ages who love to provide heart-warming entertainment in Arrowtown. The group aims to put on a Christmas Concert in December and also concerts during the Arrowtown Autumn Festival. Contact:Lorraine DonaldMacnamara(President) 021 111 2270

Arrowtown Village Association

Join the Arrowtown Village Association, the voice of Arrowtown. We work to protect & enhance the unique character of our town. Visit arrowtownvillage.nz to learn more. Dorothy Browns Bookclub

03 442 1964

LCF fun languages

03 442 0075

Meet the first Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome.

For children from 2–12 years old. Fun French lessons for preschool children & in school & after school for primary school. We do adult lessons too, in group or privately. Email nathalie@lcfclubs.co.nz or www.lcfclubs.co.nz Petanque Sundays 3 pm, Library Green. All welcome! Plunket

0800 933 922

Club days–every Weds&Sat(men) / Tue(9 holes) &Thurs(ladies). Ph the golf shop for more info.

Little fingers craft/activity playgroup, Mondays 10–12 pm. Gold coin donation. Remarkable Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Tuedays of the month, from 11 am. All welcome. For all current information, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket Facebook page. Remarkables Line Dance Group Beginner–intermediate levels. Weds 12.30–2 pm $10 at the Pavilion, Lake Hayes. 021 0284 0681

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Sat 10.30– 12.30 pm. Storytime for Toddlers Weds 11.30 am–12 pm during School Term Time.

Community Rooms, 3rd Sunday of each month at 1.30 pm. All welcome. Free. Contact Reg McTazggart at r.j.mctaggart@ xtra.co.nz

Arrowtown Golf Club

03 442 1719

Arrowtown Library

03 442 1607

Arrowtown Scouts

Want to know more about the Arrowtown Scout group? We are catering for Boys and Girls aged 6-17 years. For more info email: arrowtown@group.scouts.nz

Arrowtown Swim Club Mon/Tues training & Fri ribbon night/BBQ till 5 March. Block training week 25–28 Jan. $30 child & $50 family, arrowtownswimclub@gmail. com or facebook /arrowtownswimmingclub

Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785

The Queenstown Embroiderers

Meets every Weds at The Stitching Post Buckingham St, from 10 am onwards. We work on our projects, share ideas & enjoy good company. Everyone welcome to call in & meet us. For further information contact Denise Heckler 03 442 0204. Wakatipu Garden Club 027 565 0349 We meet on the 2nd Monday every month. New members welcome. For further information. Contact Heather Stirling. 17