Edition 67

your local event guide & directory 19 March – 1 April 2015

Saturday 21 March 10 am – 6 pm Queenstown Gardens

fortnightly thursdays

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ARROWTOWN’S BIGGEST

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E L A BIKE S

EASTER WEEKEND Friday 3 April – Monday 6 April 2015 Second-hand bikes and new bikes not to be missed!

Hire, Tours and Sales.

59 Buckingham Street, Romans Lane.

Your Arrowtown Guides to Adventure!

0800 224 473 www.arrowtownbikehire.co.nz

quote of the day

contents 3 wine & food festival

There are moments

4 pub/dining guide

in life when you miss

5 iron run

someone so much

6 classifieds 7 swimming prize giving

that you just want to

8 kids tear up the trails

pick them from your

9 upcoming events

dreams and hug them for real!

10 your flop-free recipe 10 who’s in town 11 brian lara visits school 12 business directory

It’s coming...

5&6 April 2015

...are you going to be part of it?

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walk in…float out…

03 442 1890 www.dorhair.co.nz

10 - 19 April 2015 Tickets are on-sale now for all Festival events including Art 2 Wear, Country Music Night and Amy Scott.

Tickets available at iTicket or the Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown.

Festival programmes are now available online at www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz 2

master classes times

food $5 or $15

wine $2

11.00 am

John Pickens Valli Wines Artisan Catering Venison & Beetroot Leather 12.00 am

Sean Connolly showcasing Gusto at the Grand – Orgy of Mushrooms and Ricotta Gnocchi 1.00 pm

Jaimie Stodler Masterchef Finalist 2014 – Coq au vin

Peregrine Vineyard

Gibbston Valley Wines

2.00 pm

The Grill by Coal Pit Wines Sean Connolly – Steak Tartare 3.00 pm

Jaimie Stodler Owner Cup & Cake –The Gibbston Gateau 4.00 pm

High Country Salmon

Brennan Wines

Mt Rosa

wine and food festival This Saturday Gibbston’s winemakers will make the short trek to Queenstown Gardens to join some of New Zealand’s most talented chefs for the 2015 SkyCity Queenstown Gibbston Wine and Food Festival.

Festival goers will have the chance to taste world-class wines from 10 wineries and delicious local cuisine at 14 food stalls. For those interested in more than just sampling the wares, there will be master classes with local winemaking identities and chefs including Sean Connolly of Gusto at the Grand in Auckland and our own MasterChef finalist Jaimie Stodler.

But it’s not just about the food and wine – the 18-piece Queenstown Jazz Orchestra will entertain the crowds. Plus just a three-minute walk away at Marine Parade Reserve there will be up to 100 HarleyDavidsons from the Iron Run on show, with public voting for the best bike.

Worried there won’t be anything for the kids to do? Don’t be. The festival has a dedicated kids’ entertainment area with the option to book day-care so you can attend the master classes.

The SkyCity Queenstown Gibbston Wine and Food Festival is on Saturday 21 March from 10 am to 6 pm. Entry is $20, which includes three wine-tasting tokens and a souvenir glass. Non-drinking adults are $10 and kids are free. For more information and to pre-purchase tickets go to gibbstonwineandfood.co.nz. Gate sales also available on the day.

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pub/dining guide thurs 19

fri 20

sat 21

19 March – 1 April sun 22

SUNNY SUNDAYS LIVE MUSIC

MILLY BEA

local acoustic soloist, stunning voice – 4–7 pm every Sunday in summer –

thurs 26

fri 27

sat 28

RIBEYE STEAK

250 g Angus ribeye served with garlic rosemary potatoes, side salad & local wild herb chimichurri $32

mon 23

tues 24

wed 25

IRISH MUSIC SESSIONS

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6.30–9.30 pm

sun 29

mon 30

tues 31

wed 1

SUNNY SUNDAYS LIVE MUSIC

VALLEY BLUE GRASS

5 piece very talented band from Dunedin, a must see – 4–7 pm every Sunday in summer –

Advertise your pub/restaurant 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

03 409 8946 4

iron run

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

On Saturday 21 March in Arrowtown you’ll get the chance to see something you won’t see again in a hurry. Between 11 am and 1 pm that day around 1500 Harley-Davidsons will come into town and park up in the main street for the largest gathering of Harleys ever seen in the Wakatipu.

On leaving Arrowtown they’ll head to Queenstown and 100 of the top-line bikes will be on show at Marine Parade Reserve in support of Happiness House Community Centre and Hospice Wakatipu.

The Harley-Davidsons are converging on the Wakatipu on Friday from six different Iron Run rides from starting points throughout New Zealand.

Bubbles and Brunch!

Available 10am–5pm on weekends for $19 Get a bottle of Lindauer Brut with one of the below: Bacon, avo & feta smash Try our new smoked salmon Light start breakfast REMARKABLES PARK or bacon, avo & feta smash.

FRANKTON Salmon & avocado stack Crisp toasted ciabatta bread with a Bacon, eggs, tomato & toast 03 441 2080 flavoursome combination of smashed www.thecoffeeclub.co.nz Grilled pesto bruschetta avo and feta cheese.

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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

real estate to let Easter Holiday Home for rent, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom, can sleep up to 6 people, dates flexible, $300 per night 027 368 0317

situations vacant Mantra Restaurant – Part-time/Casual Staff wanted.

Immediate start • Able to work evenings • Ability to multitask, work unsupervised • Well presented individual • Legally entitled to work in NZ • Hospitality/restaurant experience • Customer service and communication skills Please forward CV to shammi@xtra.co.nz and/or call 021 468 463

public notices Arrowtown deserves its own spokesperson on the Queenstown Lakes District Council. You are voting for the Arrowtown Ward as much as the person when you return your postal vote in the Arrowtown Ward by-election. Watch out for your voting papers in the mail 9th-14th April. Vote SCOTT STEVENS and endorse Arrowtown’s right to a voice on the Queenstown Lakes District Council. Authorised by Scott Stevens, 4 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown The Community Housing Trust is holding a viewing for members of the public of its Affordable Rental development at 13 Suffolk St, Arrowtown.

4:30–5:30 pm, Monday 23rd March.

Remarkable Kids – Celebrating differences, supporting challenges - Meeting for parents and professionals to be held on Monday, March 30th at St. Margaret’s Church Hall in Frankton, 7:30-9:30pm.

Come along and discuss ideas for managing tricky behaviour.

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• Plumbing, Gas Fitting • Drainlaying • Electrical & Heat Pumps • Heating & Ventilation • Approved Fire Sprinklers • Solar Hot Water • Water Treatment Ph:03 442 0117 Cell:027 444 3323 Email:wayne@pbsnz.com

ARROWTOWN RUGBY CLUB 2015 DRAW

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

swimming club prize giving The Arrowtown Swim Club held its end-of-season ribbon night on 6 March. The council opened the pool specially, there was a free barbecue and the kids turned out in force. The newly introduced parents race was fiercely contested; the kids loved it and it will be annual event.

Club president Deborah Mcleod reported it was a great season, thanks to the hard work of the committee and parents. Plus sponsor Michael Tierney of Ray White, who supplied new T-shirts and sweatshirts this year. Deborah also acknowledged the help of the weather gods, who provided plenty of sunny days to warm the water in the pool and make swimming seem like an appealing option.

RESULTS Most improved Beginner Poppy Wearing Most Dedicated Beginner - Nico Panapa Most Improved Floater - Robbie Winders Most Dedicated Floater - Jess Mcleod Most Improved Junior - Shya O’Connell For High Achievement - Finn Cartman Merit Award - Will Adamson Merit Award - Cameron Kennedy-Brown Merit Award - Ana Winders Most Improved Intermediate Bethany Graf Most dedicated intermediate Lachie Galbraith Most Improved Intermediate Harrison Miller Diligence Award - Connor Mcleod Award for Merit - Olive Camp Clear Family Cup for a Great Effort Darcy Koberstein Most Dedicated Senior - Lily Adams Freestyle Cup - Josh Bonnar Breaststroke Cup - Marigold Kunath Butterfuly Cup - Holly Camp Craigroy Cup for Backstroke Jessica Macdonald Most Deserving Swimmer Eylish O’Connell 7

next generation tear up the trails Around 180 bike riders aged from 3 to 14 took over Butlers Green at the weekend, and proud parents cheered them on as they pedalled around three different Bush Creek courses for the Veolia Kids Mini X. The boys short race was won by Theo Riddle just ahead of his brother Jake.

The 6-year-old Queenstown twins, who found internet fame when a video of them riding Gorge Road Jump Park went viral, pushed Joshua O’Callaghan into third. Polly Bennetts (7) won the girls short race ahead of Arrowtown pair Lucy Houghton (6) and Alice David (7).

Georgia Thomson (10) was first home in the girls medium race ahead of Caitlyn Hollyer (10) and Arrowtown’s Jett Fa’amalepe (10). Reef Roberts won the boys medium race with Tyler Harris of Arrowtown (9) second and Griffyn Crawford (8) third.

The boys long course race ended with a full Arrowtown podium of Sylvio Billoud (14), Loic Billoud (12) and Max McDonald (11). Nell Watherston (12) was fastest girl ahead of Amelia McIlroy (12, Arrowtown) and Zoe Crawford (10, Arrowtown).

At the prize giving generously supported by Veolia, Jack Smith from Lake Hayes Estate won the big spot prize of a brand new bike courtesy of Arrow Bikes.

Queenstown Bike Festival director Geoff Hunt said it was hugely encouraging to see so many youngsters clearly enjoying themselves on their bikes. ‘We had everything from littlies on trikes and balance bikes through to some sweet looking machines with riders dressed up like the pros,’ he said.

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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

upcoming events

march – april

march

Iron Run Queenstown

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up to 1500 Harley Davidsons ride to Arrowtown Alliance Française

26–30

French Film Festival NZ House & Garden Tours 2015

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Tour ten homes (4 in Arrowtown) – self drive

11 am–1 pm Buckingham Street Dorothy Browns Cinema

www.frenchfilmfestival.co.nz

Tickets $65

www.nzhouseandgarden.co.nz

april

4

Tour de Wakatipu

Start line at Millbrook

Bike from Millbrook Resort to Chard Farm

www.queenstownbikefestival.com

10–19

Arrowtown Autumn Festival 2015

www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz

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Arts and Crafts Market

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A wide market experience with over 100 stalls

Ray White Arrowtown Street Parade

Watch Buckingham St come to life with a parade of fabulous floats and colourful characters.

Downton to Sex and the City 11–12 From The story of fashion through the ages.

12 12 12

Autumn Festival Church Service Everyone is welcome.

Great Arrowtown Street Race

Arrowtown

10 am – 4 pm Village Green

www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz

2 pm Buckingham St

www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz

7.30 pm Athenaeum Hall

Tickets available from iTICKET www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz

10.30 am Buckingham Green www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz

11.30 am Buckingham St

It’s time for pub madness on the streets

www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz

Pie & Pint Festival

12.30 pm – 5 pm Village Green

Beer and Pies. A match made in heaven.

www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz

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your flop-free recipe courgette pickle Sent in by Sadie Richens

pet profile Eddy

Makes about 5 jars 1 kg courgettes (ideally no longer than

15–20 cm otherwise too many seeds, if bigger cut some of the white stuff away)

3 Tbsp salt 1 onion 2 cups white sugar 2 Tbsp cornflour 2 tsp turmeric 2 tsp mustard powder 1 tsp curry powder 2 cups white vinegar

age – 9 week old kitten Loves cuddles and playing with toy mice.

If you have a pet you want to show off – email your pet profile with a photo to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

Chop up courgettes to medium dice. I use the processor, just don’t turn it to mush as you want some texture in your pickle. Sprinkle on salt and mix through. Leave for half an hour then drain in colander, do not rinse. Then use potato masher to press out as much moisture as possible.

Finely chop onion, place in pot with sugar. Mix all dry ingredients together then add enough vinegar to make a paste then add remaining vinegar. Add to pot with courgettes and bring up to boil, simmer till thickens probably about half hour. Spoon into hot sterilised jars. Once lid is on, turn jars upside down to create seal. You could store in fridge but you may not need to.

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who’s in town

brian lara visits school Honeymooners from Dubai Sara & Abdulraheem enjoying a few days in Qtown/ Atown on their Australasia holiday.

Loving Arrowtown, Jackson (right) from Sydney holidaying here with family from China Jialu & Jack.

After a year in Australia Sabaya & Pierre thought they had better check out NZ before heading home to France.

International cricket legend Brian Lara made Hugh Hodgson’s day with a lunchtime visit to Arrowtown School last week. The West Indian – in Arrowtown to play at the BMW New Zealand Open – surprised both teachers and students with the visit, during which he played in an impromptu cricket match and signed autographs.

The reason for his visit? A letter written by eight-year-old Hugh welcoming him to the tournament and helpfully telling him a few things he could do in the historic village.

‘He sent me a very nice letter and after a good day of golf yesterday it put that extra smile on my face to read it at my hotel,’ said Brian Lara.

Teacher Sally Hoskin said her Room 8 class had sent 20 letters to golf and cricketing greats playing at the golf tournament. ‘It was fantastic of him to come here today, the children were so excited, and now we have two personally signed cricket bats for the school. Not many schools in New Zealand have that!’

Holidaying friends, Sue Caplan from Colorado & Sheryl Everheart from Pennsylvania, not letting the cold spoil their day.

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business directory accountants Mike Wallace–Management Services (Qt) Ltd www.mgtservicesqt.co.nz 22 Advance Terrace 03 409 8374 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 health & beauty Oddfellows Beauty Therapy & Massage 57 Buckingham St 03 442 0020 12

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 Primary 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 Tracey MacLaren 03 442 1347 Library 58 Buckingham St 03 442 1607 Museum/Gallery/Information Centre 49 Buckingham St 03 442 1824

community services...

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 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 Remarkable Kids 03 442 0785 Celebrating differences, supporting challenges Meeting for parents and professionals to be held on Monday, March 30th at St. Margaret’s Church Hall in Frankton, 7:30-9:30pm. Come along and discuss ideas for managing tricky behaviour.

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.

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THE HOME THAT KEEPS ON GIVING 117 Cotter Ave

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Designed for entertaining and with family in mind, this magnificent 531 sq m north-facing five bedroom, three bathroom home features a heated swimming pool, large games room, a separate apartment for family or income and a triple car garage.

SUNNY ELEVATED SECTION 109 Cotter Ave

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This 674 sq m north-facing elevated section has stunning views over Arrowtown and the surrounding mountains. Very close to Arrowtown’s Primary School, this is a great opportunity to build your next family home. (Image taken from section).

Please contact Cate for an appointment to view:

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