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your local event guide & directory 19 February – 4 March 2015

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contents 3 our own radio station 4 pub/dining guide 6 classifieds 9 upcoming events 10 your flop-free recipe REMARKABLES PARK FRANKTON

10 who’s in town 11 farewell lex & wendy 12 business directory 13 local club notices

quote of the day

You’ll never be brave if you don’t get hurt.

Try our new smoked salmon or bacon, avo & feta smash.

Crisp toasted ciabatta bread with a flavoursome combination of smashed avo and feta cheese.

03 441 2080 www.thecoffeeclub.co.nz

You’ll never learn if you don’t make mistakes.

You’ll never be successful if you don’t encounter failure.

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pint size plays

our own radio station

Arrowtown’s Thomas Brown Gallery on Speargrass Road will be holding 10 short plays in the International play writing competition on Saturday 7 March.

For the third year Remarkable Theatre Queenstown are pleased to present their highly esteemed Pint Size Plays short play writing Competition.

Entries have been received from all over the world and they are now ready to present the best of them to the Central Otago public for their judgment and enjoyment.

The short list of 10 short plays will also be performed in Wanaka Sunday 1 March at Gin and Raspberry Bar and Queenstown Sunday 8 March at SkyCity Casino, which is where the winner will be announced from the 3 performances.

Subjects range from job interviews to chess games and sky writing love notes.

There’s something for everyone. And everyone gets to vote for their favourite play.

Arrowtown FM – 88.1 was established

by Gary Cody recently to provide a live and local service to the Arrowtown community.

Gary has been in the media industry for 40 years and has worked in radio all over New Zealand, starting out at Radio NZ in Wellington where he got to learn his valuable skills also working in the Waikato region, Gore and Queenstown.

At present testing is still in progress, however a playlist is being developed to touch the demographics with more rock and classics.

“Many are advising me as to what style of music they want to hear and I’m trying to manufacture a playlist that will suit most listeners.” says Cody.

The live breakfast show from 7 am Monday to Friday is a great way to get all your Arrowtown local news, sport updates, public notices and events with Interviews with local dignitaries on council and local concerns. There will be guest announcers coming in from time to time so if you have any experience in radio feel free to get in touch.

Gary has already got permission to put a transmitter up at the Glencoe station to make listening clearer in the Arrowtown area. There will be a website set up with live streaming scheduled late next month.

Anyone who would like announcements or suggestions can contact the station on 022 431 0208.

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pub/dining guide thurs 19

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sat 21

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SUNNY SUNDAYS LIVE MUSIC

Nicola Lindsay

Local singer/songwriter – 4–7pm every Sunday in summer –

Fuel your body ready for the Motatapu bike race with our superfood options –

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IRISH MUSIC SESSIONS

Pull out your fiddles, guitars, mandolins, flutes, poems & spoons

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6.30–9.30 pm

GREEN SMOOTHIE

Banana, spinach, kiwi, fresh apple juice & spiralina

ADVERTISE YOUR PUB/RESTAURANT HERE WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING EVERY WEEK?

phone 021 0287 8638 or email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

Open every day for

Breakfast Lunch & Dinner PUB MEALS

BAR SNACKS

WOOD FIRED PIZZA OVEN EVENTS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS WEDDINGS FULLY LICENSED PLUS OUR VERY OWN MOONSHINE WINES

Coal Pit Road - Gibbston Valley - (03) 409 0508 info@gibbstontavern.co.nz - www.gibbstontavern.co.nz

from 8.30 am

Our carefully crafted menu, our friendly service and a cozy atmosphere brings the best of France to your dining experience.

25 Ramshaw Lane

03 409 8946

www.bonjour-arrowtown.com 4

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19 February – 4 March fri 27

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sun 1

WILD VENISON PLATTER

House cured salami, bresaola, pork rillettes, venison carpaccio, white bean puree, pickled cherries, pickled cucumber, breads & crackers.

Great to share with friends & wine $40

SWEET POTATO & QUINOA CAKES

with a green salad, grilled tomato & spicy apricot sauce

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tues 3

wed 4

SUNNY SUNDAYS LIVE MUSIC

Calico

Fantastic acoustic duo – 4–7pm every Sunday –

SUPERFOOD SALAD BOWL Beetroot, spinach, carrot, avocado, nuts and seeds, quinoa, salad greens & yoghurt dressing

ADVERTISE YOUR PUB/RESTAURANT HERE WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING EVERY WEEK?

phone 021 0287 8638 or email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

• Plumbing, Gas Fitting • Drainlaying

0-3yrs & 3-6yrs Hours 8.30 am-5.30 pm

• Electrical & Heat Pumps

Our new hours are 8.30 am-5.30 pm

• Heating & Ventilation

(optional sessions available)

• Approved Fire Sprinklers • Solar Hot Water • Water Treatment Ph:03 442 0117 Cell:027 444 3323 Email:wayne@pbsnz.com p - 03 442 0032 e - montessori.arrowtown@kidicorp.co.nz 5

classifieds Physiotherapy in Arrowtown – Looking after the locals – Queenstown Physiotherapy has clinics twice a week at the Arrowtown Medical Centre.

Come and see the wonderful Kate and get back to the activities you love.

Call 03 441 0580 for sale Bench tops for sale, formica assorted pieces from a kitchen reno, perfect for a shed or garage, $30ono.

Arrowtown pickup. Phone 027 253 2882

real estate flatmates Room available for couple in 3 bdrm, newly renovated flat, $240pw. Fully insulated, spacious room, build in wardrobe. Contact 021 740 526 to let Self contained small unit available 21 Feb. Furnished, kitchenette, separate bathroom, sunny, warm, suit single. No pets, $260 incl power. Phone no txts 027 327 0420 for lease High foot traffic cafe for lease in Arrowtown. Suit small espresso bar/gourmet takeaway/catering.

Email Brendan at sales@arrowtownwinestore.co.nz.

Great opportunity, great timing. for sale Building for sale and removal. Approx 5.5 x 4m plus veranda. Enquiries to 027 223 9364. Offers to PO Box 129 Arrowtown wanted Couple seek 2 bedroom house/unit, prefer Arrowtown. Both full time emplyed Mon to Fri jobs. Long term plans to stay in Queenstown, non smokers, no pets. Phone 021 190 0414 Flat for a new chef, arriving aprox 15 March.

Contact Bonjour on french.gourmet@hotmail.com or 03 409 8946

situations vacant Rental Assistant. Part time position. Areas of responsibility: The successful applicant’s key focus will be assisting our bike hire business. Duties include customer service, taking bookings, scheduling 6

resources, bike hire and associated administration, stock control and driving with trailer (backing of trailer required) The lifting of bicycles on and off trailers will also be required. A Passenger endorsed drivers licence would be an advantage. A full job description is available on request. Anyone with bike maintenance experience is also welcome to apply. Letters of interest should be emailed to Adin May, ride@arrowtownbikehire.co.nz.

public notices Simon Stamers-Smith is more than happy to help locals on Council matters until we have a new Arrowtown member. Contact Simon on simon.ss@cplaw.co.nz or 03 441 2424 2015 NZ House and Garden – Volunteers needed.

Saturday 28 March. This is a fundraiser for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. Volunteers are needed for two 3.5 hour shifts morning or afternoon. You will be given a ticket to visit the other houses as a thankyou. Email Julie Hughes on julie@arrowevents.co.nz for details or 027 633 1252

FREE to place classifieds, email details to: thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

REMARKABLE THEATRE

PINT–SIZE PLAYS

AN EVENING OF COMEDY INTRIGUE AND DRAMA

10 Plays 10 Minutes Each $10 At The Door On The Night

Be part of this fun experience Vote for your favourite play Help Choose the Pint-Size Plays NZ 2015 Winner

Wanaka

Sunday 1 March, 7pm Gin and Raspberry Advance Tickets call in at G&R

Arrowtown

Saturday 7 March, 7pm Thomas Brown Gallery Advance Tickets via TBG mailing list

Queenstown

Sunday 8 March, 7pm SkyCity Casino Door sales only

For Further Information Contact davidcantwell@xtra.co.nz

Everything for your New Home or Renovation!

QUEENSTOWN EVENT CENTRE,FRANKTON, 27, 28, FEBRUARY, 1st MARCH - 2015 10am to 5pm all 3 days!

$5 Adults, under Children fifteen Free! innovative & inspirational ideas

www.excelexhibitions.co.nz

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FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL 2015 Help us to celebrate the Autumn hues of Arrowtown during the Autumn Festival 10-19 April 2015.

We are a non-profit organisation run by local volunteers relying on community support and sponsorship. For over 30 years our festival has been celebrated by the community. We welcome your contribution by becoming a Friend of the Festival, 2015.

Friend benefits include – Free drink voucher per member to be redeemed at an event. An advance email copy of the Festival programme.

The annual subscription is $20 per person, $30 per couple, $40 per family.

Application form available at www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz

Correct. Perfect. Illuminate.

Curtis Collection by Victoria is a prestige line of professional mineral cosmetics. Curtis Collection strives to empower women to glow from within and add a touch of luxury to their own make-up collection.

Discover a new way to glow. In store at D’OR. Join our next Make-up Academy in salon by emailing us at d-or@xtra.co.nz 8

walk in…float out…

03 442 1890 www.dorhair.co.nz

upcoming events

february – april

february Chard Farm Winery celebrates 25 years

Chard Farm Winery 12–5 pm Free entry Lake Hayes 11 am

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Family-friendly locals’ Open Day

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Womens Bike Run Tri

Entries online or on race day 9 am

Antique & Collectors Fair

10 am–5 pm Athenaeum Hall, Adults $6 valid for 4 days

Configure Express

The only women’s race in Queenstown

www.southerntraverse.com/WomensTri/

march

5–8

A quality antique fair not to be missed.

All items are for sale.

Pint–Size Plays

Thomas Brown Gallery $10

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An evening of comedy intrigue & drama

Tickets: Eventfinda/Museum or at door

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New Zealand’s iconic off road sporting event

Motatapu

Finish Line at Butlers Green

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Variety live music, food & wine, fun for all ages

NZ Open Welcome Party

12–15

BMW NZ Open 2015

5.30 pm–10 pm Free entry Gates open daily 7.30 am The Hills & Millbrook

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Konica Minolta Kids Mini X

Lots of prizes, including a new mountain bike

Race start 11 am Butlers Green – $10 entry fee

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700–900 Harley Davidsons ride to Arrowtown

Iron Run Queenstown

11 am–2 pm Buckingham Street

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4 day golf tournament

Alliance Française

French Film Festival NZ House & Garden Tours 2015

Tour ten homes (4 in Arrowtown) – self drive

www.motatapu.com

www.bmwnzopen.com

Dorothy Browns Cinema

www.frenchfilmfestival.co.nz

Tickets $65

www.nzhouseandgarden.co.nz

april

4 10–19

Tour de Wakatipu

Millbrook

Bike from Millbrook Resort to Chard Farm

www.queenstownbikefestival.com

Arrowtown Autumn Festival 2015

www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz

Arrowtown

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your flop-free recipe Domino Potatoes 6 mediumlarge potatoes 4 tbsp melted butter olive oil Salt, to taste Preheat oven to 180˚C fanbake and line a large oven tray or shallow oven dish with baking paper.

Slice potatoes very thinly, then stack back together and flatten out on the prepared tray or dish in overlapping rows like fallen dominoes. Drizzle or brush with melted butter or oil and season with salt. Bake until golden and crispy (40-50 minutes, depending on thickness).

who’s in town On a 10 day NZ holiday with family from Melbourne – Brian & Doreen Kane from Scotland

Christchurch man, Bob Wilkinson from ‘Overseas Adventure Travel’ - on a 3 week tour with a group from Boston USA

Calling it a day – Jacynda Forsyth from Espresso Love

REPAIRS | SERVICING SALES | RENTAL BIKES Arrowtown’s local bike shop Mon to Fri: 9 am – 6 pm Sat: 9 am – 4 pm 4/9 Bush Creek, Arrowtown 03 409 8140 10

Enjoying the sunshine Tracey O’Rourke from Frankton & Kerry Smith from Invercargill, in Arrowtown for lunch.

farewell for lex and wendy Retiring Arrowtown Ward Councillor, Lex Perkins leaves Arrowtown with concerns over its future.

Commenting at his farewell on Sunday 8 February Perkins says the town is fortunate to have so many people working behind the scenes to protect the environment and town, but that it’s essential that Arrowtown continues as a From left: Adam Feeley, Lex & Wendy Perkins. Photo by Geoff Patte ward of the Queenstown Lakes District rson Council. “Everyday some planner or developer is trying to destroy part of the Arrowtown Historic Zone”, says Perkins.

David Clarke, Lakes District Museum Director speaking at the farewell praised Lex’s commitment to the village of Arrowtown especially in his role of protection and care of the trees and the environment. Clarke endorsed the need for the new Ward Councillor to have similar aspirations and take on the good work of environmental protection.

Adam Feeley said he couldn’t think of a better person to work alongside than Lex. “Not all councillors are loved by the people but Lex has the respect of those people and the community that he cares about,” said Feeley Around 70 people attended the Perkins’s farewell, all with fond memories of Lex’s contribution to the many organisations he has chaired and worked on. Lex and his wife Wendy are retiring to travel throughout the country in their new campervan.

A by-election is being held to fill the vacancy with nominations closing at noon on Thursday 5 March. Further candidate information and voter information is available at the QLDC or on www.qldc.govt.nz.

Join the fun at our

Open Day

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business directory accountants Mike Wallace–Management Services (Qt) Ltd www.mgtservicesqt.co.nz 22 Advance Terrace 03 409 8374 advertising/design apt design melissa.hinves@gmail.com 1 Wiltshire Street (Behind Postmasters), Wiltshire St, Arrowtown 021 202 5493 bars/cafés/resturants Arrowtown Bakery 1 Ballarat Arcade Buckingham St 03 442 1587 Bonjour 25 Ramshaw St 03 409 8946 Gibbston Tavern Rapid 8, Coal Pit Rd Gibbston Valley Highway 03 409 0508 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 bikes Arrow Bikes 4/9 Bush Creek Rd 03 409 8140 builders Vernon Henry Homes 59 Buckingham St 03 451 0451 child care ABC Arrowtown Montessori 16 Wiltshire St 03 442 0032 Around the Clock Babysitting Norfolk St 03 442 0409 electricians Phil Linton Electrical phillintonelectrical@xtra.co.nz 027 662 0227 events Arrow Events julie@arrowevents.co.nz 16 Cornwall St 027 633 1252 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 12

health & beauty Oddfellows Beauty Therapy & Massage 57 Buckingham St 03 442 0020 lawyers Simon Stamers-Smith 62 Adamson Dr, Arrowtown

03 441 2424

plumbers Bob Dennison Plumbing Limited PO Box 191, Arrowtown 027 442 1051 pbs-Plumbers and Building Services Ltd 4 Bush Creek Rd 03 442 0117 Streamline Plumbing 7 Jenkins Pl, Arrowtown

021 774 481

real estate Sotherby’s International Realty 48 Buckingham St 027 334 9292 retail The Gold Nugget 43 Buckingham St

03 442 1877

The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St

03 442 1654

The Stitching Post 41 Buckingham St

03 442 0448

community services in an emergency phone........................... 111 Arrowtown Community Church Pastor–Peter Hillman 03 442 0770 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 Tracey MacLaren 03 442 1347

community services...

Library 58 Buckingham St 03 442 1607 Museum/Gallery/Information Centre 49 Buckingham St 03 442 1824 Plunket 20 Cardigan St 03 442 1323 Post Office 52 Buckingham St 03 442 1885 Wasp Man free wasp nest extermination Russell Heckler 03 442 0204

local club notices Arrow Line Dance Club 03 442 1321 Beginner–intermediate levels. Mon 1.30–3.30 pm $5 at the Arrowtown Hall.

Arrowtown Bowling Club 03 442 1905 New Members Welcome – coaching available.

Ladies Day Wednesday – more info Irene at 442 0338 Arrowtown Business Women’s Group Any and all local Business Women are welcome to register. Meeting every 3rd Wednesday at various places around Arrowtown. It is free to join but each event may have a charge to cover costs. Email Hayley Delport or Julie Hughes on arrowtownbusinesswomen@gmail.com Arrowtown Entertainers Come and join the Arrowtown Entertainers. We are a group of people of varying ages who love putting on musical shows. Our main production is during the Autumn Festival and sometimes we put on a second show in the Spring. Don’t be shy, we are a friendly bunch whose aim is to entertain people and enjoy ourselves at the same time. Contact Wink Gillespie at winkg55@gmail.com or 03 409 8467 Arrowtown Golf Club 03 442 1719 Club days–every Wednesday & Saturdays (men) Thursdays (ladies). Phone the golf shop for more info.

Arrowtown Tennis Club Fran–03 442 0774 Senior club nights every Tuesday from 6 pm onwards.

Arrowtown Swim Club For more info contact Deborah McLeod, President 03 409 8891 or 021 2971422.

Arrowtown Village Association Join the Arrowtown Village Association, the voice of Arrowtown. We work to protect and enhance the unique character of our town.

Visit arrowtownvillage.co.nz to learn more.

Art Group Meets once a month on a friday in the St Johns Church hall. All levels from beginners to advanced.

We are a friendly bunch of women who enjoy the arts and have materials so that you can come and have a go before needing to invest in anything. Small charge for rooms usually $10. Phone Barbara 021 0264 8010 or Eileen 442 1912 / 027 248 6513 Dorothy Browns Bookclub 03 442 1964 Meet the first Wednesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome.

Lakes District Celtic Society 03 409 8783 Meeting 1st Wednesday in every month at the Fork & Tap from 6 pm. Membership costs just $10 a year, or $15 for a whole family.

LCF fun languages 03 442 0075 For children from 2 to 12 years old. Fun French lessons for preschool children and in school and after school for primary school. We do adult lessons too, in group or privately. Email nathalie@lcfclubs.co.nz or visit our website www.lcfclubs.co.nz Little Yogis 027 866 7681 Children’s yoga for ages 2–18 check out Little Yogis Facebook page – Contact Niki littleyogisqt@gmail. com or call for more information.

Plunket 0800 933 922 Every Monday – Little Fingers Art/Craft playgroup 10 am–12 noon. Every Friday 10 am–12 noon Toddler Activities. Playgroup charge gold coin. For more info phone Lillie 021 027 91001 all welcome.

Queenstown Film Society World cinema, documentaries, classic film.

May – November at Dorothy Browns. www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785 Arrowtown Hall 3rd Sunday each month 7.30 pm.

All welcome. Cost non-members $6.

Small Seeds – parent and toddler music group St Paul’s Cottage next to St Paul’s Anglican Church.

Every Thursday morning in term time, 9:30 to 10:30.

Half an hour of music with instruments and a short Bible story, then coffee/chat/play time. Free/Donation.

Taoist Tai Chi Mon 6.30–8 pm at Athenaeum Hall. Contact Barbara 03 442 1133 or Doug 03 441 3083 for more info.

FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

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We currently have buyers wanting property in Arrowtown.

•Cribs/cottages within walking distance to town centre for short term lets •Three and four bedroom tidy family homes •Sections anywhere in Arrowtown •Entry level cribs ripe for renovation or as a rental •Four bedroom family home up to $1.3 million close to school •Land at Lake Hayes preferably lake front For a no obligation appraisal or to find out more about the Arrowtown market in relation to your property, give Cate a call, or pop in and see her at the office at 48 Buckingham Street.

Cate Macdonald M +64 27 334 9292 cate.macdonald@sothebysrealty.com 48 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

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