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your local event guide & directory 5–18 March 2015

Thursday 12 March 2015 fortnightly thursdays

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TICKING ALL THE BOXES 8 Innes Place, Arrowtown

Situated in one of Arrowtown’s best streets with excellent sunshine hours and close to Arrowtown primary school, this is an ideal family home. Located on a fully fenced 655 sqm section surrounded by reserve, this three bedroom home with large double garage offers very comfortable and practical living. With spacious open plan living and easy flow onto a north facing deck and lawn, enjoy that morning coffee or evening drink with views of the Arrowtown hills and beyond.

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contents 3 nz golf street party 4 pub/dining guide 6 classifieds 7 chard farm 8 local to play at nz golf 9 upcoming events 10 your flop-free recipe 10 who’s in town 11 have your say 12 business directory 13 local club notices

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arrowtown bmw nz open welcome party In a first for the village, the Keys to Arrowtown will be awarded to two golf pioneers. Eiichi Ishii and Sir Michael Hill, the visionaries behind Millbrook Resort and The Hills respectively, will receive the honour at the welcome party for this year’s BMW NZ Open on Thursday 12 March. The keys, attached to greenstone citation tags made by The Jade and Opal Factory, will be on display at The Hills and Millbrook during tournament.

Party organiser Julie Hughes says the presentation will kick off a fantastic evening Sir Michael Hill and Eiic of entertainment in the main street, with local hi Ishii band RED performing covers and a fire show to finish the evening. The New Orleans Hotel, welcome party timetable hosts for the event, will have beer and wine Thursday 12 March 2015 to help quench the thirst, as will The Fork and Buckingham Street Tap with their mobile bar on the green. You’ll be able to get your tea there too, with the New 5.30 pm Miners Band Orleans and Mantra serving up food, while & Buckingham La Rumbla hosts an after party.

Belles The BMW NZ Open runs from 12 March to 15 6.30 pm Official Opening March at Millbrook and The Hills. Julie reminds of the Arrowtown us this is a great opportunity to visit The Hills BMW New and wander the fairways, taking in not only the Zealand Open action but the sculptures dotted around the and keys course: ‘If you haven’t been before – even if presentation you aren’t a golfer – it is worth a visit and show your support for this amazing event on our 6.35 pm RED doorstep.’

Entertainment – great covers music to dance and sing to 9.45 pm Flame Entertainment – a fire show to finish 10 pm After party at La Rumbla with cocktails fine Indian Cuisine

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SUNNY SUNDAYS LIVE MUSIC

Jessie & Oliver Coutts

fantastic sister/brother duo beautiful vocals & great guitar – 4–7pm every Sunday in summer –

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IRISH MUSIC SESSIONS

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6.30–9.30 pm

POTATO & GOOD LUCK to everyone GREEN SMOOTHIE SWEET QUINOA CAKES Banana, spinach, kiwi, competing in the Motatapu with a green salad, fresh apple juice & grilled tomato & spicy bike race and NZ Golf Open! spirulina apricot sauce

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

phone 021 0287 8638 or email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

Breakfast & Lunch

from 8.30 am everyday 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

Dinner

Thursday to Sunday from 5.30 pm Join us for an evening of French cuisine

25 Ramshaw Lane www.bonjour-arrowtown.com

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sat 14

sun 15

served with warm ciabatta, crackers & sage/ onion jam – perfect for two to share over a chilled glass of wine in the afternoon sun – $14 Ribeye, onion jam, salad, tomato, aioli & chilli relish with kumara fries

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wed 18

SUNNY SUNDAYS LIVE MUSIC

FREE-RANGE POTTED CHICKEN LIVER PATE

STEAK SANDWICH

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Come relax in our garden bar & listen to some fine live tunes by local artists – 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

Summer tan fading?

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Jbronze is enriched with Shea Butter, Macadamia Oil, Coconut Oil and Argan Oil, vegan friendly and 100% free of parabens and palm oil.

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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 garage sale Saturday 6 / Sunday 7 March. 32 Kent Street.

Leftover stuff and stuff that no longer fits. Collections, fabrics, books, furniture and fridge.

real estate wanted Flat for a new chef, arriving aprox 15 March.

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

situations vacant Arrowtown Post Office – Due to changing circumstances, the Arrowtown Post Office (run by the Lakes District Museum & Gallery) requires a part-time staff member for Front Counter duties. The position is for approximately 20 hours per week. The person we are looking for must be: Preferably an Arrowtown person with good local knowledge. Prepared to work flexible hours. Experienced with cash handling. A team player. A quick learner and someone with a good sense of humour. A job discription is available from the Post Office. Please post or leave your CV with Marilyn Gourlay, Arrowtown Post Office (Museum Post), 52 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown Ph 03 442 1885. Email postoffice@museumqueenstown.com Cafe Mondo Arrowtown – We are seeking experienced baristas/chef/kitchen hand/wait staff.

Full time and part time positions available. To start immediately!! Call 442 0227 or email cv to mkgallie@ gmail.com. Must have hospo experience.

public notices Proposed Changes to the District Plan – The Arrowtown Village Association is holding a meeting to further inform residents about the proposed changes to the District Plan, which to some degree will affect all properties in Arrowtown. If you would like to know more about the proposed changes you are welcome to attend. Thursday 5 March 2015 at 7 pm. At the 6

Community Rooms (beside the tennis courts on Centennial Ave). Planners from QLDC will be present to explain the background and intention of the proposed changes and to answer any questions you may have. While the closing date for submissions on the plan is 6 March, submissions will be accepted until 13 March. We look forward to seeing you there.

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

ARROWTOWN RUGBY CLUB 2015 DRAW

14 MARCH – home game Arrowtown vs Wyndham

21 MARCH

Wakatipu vs Arrowtown

11 APRIL – home game Arrowtown vs Clyde

18 APRIL

Wakatipu vs Arrowtown

25 APRIL – home game Arrowtown vs Upper Clutha

23 MAY – home game Arrowtown vs Cromwell

event benefits school

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

0-3yrs & 3-6yrs Hours 8.30 am-5.30 pm (optional sessions available)

Our new hours are 8.30 am-5.30 pm

p - 03 442 0032 e - montessori.arrowtown@kidicorp.co.nz

Chard Farm Winery recently marked its 25th anniversary with a wine tasting soirée and an open day that raised over $5000 for local primary schools.

Director and winemaker Rob Hay said he and partner Gerdi Schumann thoroughly enjoyed celebrating with family, friends and the local community.

‘It was lovely to have so many colleagues, locals and, of course, our family mark this occasion with us.’

The Friday 21 February event included a vertical tasting of Chard Farm’s single-vineyard Pinot Noirs spanning 12 years and was a chance to taste other wines from earlier vintages, including the very first. The next day locals and visitors were invited to the winery for a community day with live music and food. Youngsters made the most of a bouncy castle and face painting while parents had the opportunity to buy wine at special prices.

The proceeds from wine sales went to Shotover, Remarkables, Arrowtown, St Joseph’s and Queenstown primary schools. Arrowtown principal Chris Bryant says his school’s share will go towards IT needs.

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local to play bmw new zealand open Erwin Haefliger will be rubbing shoulders with the pros at next week’s New Zealand Open, thanks to a ‘stroke’ of luck. The Arrowtown Golf Club member’s name was drawn on Saturday from the names of those who attended special golf days sponsored by Sir Michael Hill at six local clubs.

Swiss-born Erwin’s prize is to play at least two days of the tournament.

But it means he’ll have to give up his volunteering duties. ‘I called them back after Saturday and said I wouldn’t be volunteering any more, as I’ll actually be on the other side of the ropes for the BMW New Zealand Open!’

Erwin says his friends and colleagues are very supportive, and no doubt he’ll have a large and enthusiastic gallery following him. ‘I’ll be thinking very carefully about each shot,’ he says, ‘but getting the shot right is another thing.

Being realistic, I may not win the Open, but I’d love to get a hole-in-one and win a big prize!’

10 - 19 April 2015 Tickets are on-sale now for all Festival events including Art 2 Wear.

Get yours at iTICKET.co.nz or stop in at the Lakes District Museum.

Entries are now open for Pie & Pint stalls 12 April and the Parade 11 April.

Check out www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz for more information.

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upcoming events

march – april

march

5–8

Antique & Collectors Fair

A quality antique fair not to be missed.

All items are for sale.

Pint-Size Plays

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

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An evening of comedy, intrigue & drama

Tickets: Eventfinda, the museum or at the door

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New Zealand’s iconic off road sporting event

Motatapu

Finish Line at Wilcox Green

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

NZ Open Welcome Party

5.30 pm–10 pm Free entry

12–15

BMW NZ Open 2015

Gates open daily 7.30 am The Hills & Millbrook

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Lots of prizes, including a new mountain bike

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700–900 Harley Davidsons ride to Arrowtown

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4 day golf tournament

www.motatapu.com

www.bmwnzopen.com

Konica Minolta Kids Mini X

Race start 11 am Butlers Green – $10 entry fee

Iron Run Queenstown

11 am–2 pm Buckingham Street

Alliance Française

French Film Festival NZ House & Garden Tours 2015

Tour ten homes (4 in Arrowtown) – self drive

Dorothy Browns Cinema

www.frenchfilmfestival.co.nz

Tickets $65

www.nzhouseandgarden.co.nz

april

4 10–19

Tour de Wakatipu

Start line at 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 Prawn Toasties 6 slices white toast bread, crusts removed 250g raw prawn meat, finely chopped ¼ cup good-quality mayonnaise 1 tsp sesame oil salt and ground black pepper 1 tbsp sesame seeds Sprig of chives to garnish Preheat oven to 180ºC and line a baking tray with baking paper.

Cut bread slices into quarters. Mix prawn meat with mayonnaise, sesame oil and salt and pepper. Spread onto bread and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Place on prepared baking tray and bake until toast is golden and crispy (about 15 minutes). Best enjoyed hot from the oven. Garnish with chives, if using.

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25 Buckingham St – Ph 442 0448

who’s in town

have your say Hoping the rain will clear long enough to see the mountains are Rita & Graham Zwicker, from Canada

From one tourist town to another – Norma Gray & Georgia Lafferty from Niagara Falls in Canada

Wishing they could spend more than just 2 hrs of their 19 day NZ tour in Arrowtown, Steve & Sandra Graham from Tongala, Australia

Good morning Arrowtown!

Nikki Anderson from Arrowtown Hair Co is open and ready for business

My 9-year-old was riding his bike in Arrowtown Skatepark this weekend.

As he rode up the ramp of the spine, he realised a small child (on foot) was playing in the the bowl behind. He tried to avoid them but couldn’t quite as he was committed to the jump. His efforts to avoid the child had us in A&E for several hours having his arm x-rayed. The issue here is that even if riders think they have checked the line is clear, they cannot see a small child in the bowl either on a bike or on foot, the height of the spine prevents it.

I’m not suggesting small kids should not be there. I’m saying that families with small kids on bikes and scooters need to remember it is a dangerous area and care should be taken. Small kids certainly should not use the bowl as a climbing area, it’s not safe. Ditto young kids walking on the lip of the bowl as riders jump out.

Older kids are usually very mindful of the little ones, you see them waiting and waiting for lines to be clear. They know they were given a chance to ride and learn when small themselves. In fact the big kids often help the younger ones learn how to ride in there. I simply think we need to remind parents of safety down there, accidents do occur and we all need to work together to respect each other’s space.

And on a final note HELMETS!! You need one even on a running bike or scooter. You’d be surprised how many little ones are not wearing them on that hard concrete. Ouch!

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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 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 Sotheby’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 John’s 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. Tuesdays 8.30 pm 21 April – 15 September 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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