Edition 095

your local event guide & directory 28 April – 11 May 2016

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autumn festival parade This year’s parade, blessed as ever with beautiful Autumn sunshine, was a bumper one.

Over 40 floats and dozens of classic cars made their way down Buckingham Street in front of a crowd of thousands.

Parade organiser Carole Watts says the high number of entries came after they approached a lot of community groups, businesses and schools to participate. ‘They all put a huge effort into their floats!’ Wakatipu Garden Club’s flower-covered convertible won the Best Community Float award.

The new Autumn Fairies were a popular innovation this year, giving away lollies and all sorts of vouchers.

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big rugby clash The Arrowtown Bulls take on Maniototo – the Maggots – at 2.30 pm on Saturday 30 April at the Queenstown Events Centre.

The Bulls are 4 from 5 with good recent wins after a second-round loss to Cromwell.

Maniototo have a 100% record, but with former All Black Andrew Hore and ex Highlander Charlie Hore coaching and playing it’s easy to see why.

Arrowtown coach Richie Anderson says the Bulls will be at full strength for the game.

‘Stand-out players run from number 1 to 22,’ he says.

‘Go the Bulls!’

rickshaw girls on a roll!

Local hairdresser Stacy Mctaggart and former flatmate Jendi Paterson have made it safely home after an action-packed adventure on the Rickshaw Run through northern India from the desert of Jaisalmer to the tea country of Shillong.

The girls were first of the teams to finish, getting there even before the finish line was set up.

They returned full of travellers’ tales of staying in palaces and hovels and of sunset at the Taj Mahal. ‘It was everything from amazing to terrifying,’ says Stacy. At one point they were held up machete-wielding female bandits. They paid them off but then Steve – their customised rickshaw – stalled as they made their escape.

Stacy and Jendi have raised $1000 for Cool Earth and around $2500 for Queenstown’s Rehabilitation & Disabilities Services so far and their givealittle donation page (search for Team Arrowtown) is still open.

Stacy says she would absolutely do a charity race like this again, although she says they were lucky that, bandits aside, they had a cruisy run and Steve didn’t break down like other contestants’ rickshaws.

Next time, she admits, it might be a different story!

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call to action Queenstown Film Society is issuing a call to action to Arrowtowners. Don’t spend your Tuesday evenings glued to the TV. Get yourself to Dorothy Browns to watch 20 top-notch movies you wouldn’t otherwise get to see on the big screen.

New society president Alison Dench is mystified why the society has only a handful of Arrowtown members. ‘I can’t explain it. People come from Queenstown, from Jack’s Point, even from Cromwell to see our films and enjoy the social side as well.’

Perhaps the 2016 movie line-up will persuade them. It includes classic foodie films Babette’s Feast, Eat Drink Man Woman and Spinning Plates.

Other highlights are silent horror film The Cabinet of Dr Caligari; and Israeli

thriller Lebanon as well as lighter fare like the British love story Weekend, 1940s battle-of-the-sexes comedy The Palm Beach Story and the smart and funny Wadjda.

QFS screens at Dorothy Browns Tuesday nights from 3 May (except school holidays) at 8.30 pm. More information, including membership options and the full schedule, at www. queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz.

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classifieds Physiotherapy in Arrowtown – Looking after the locals – Queenstown Physiotherapy now has three clinics a week at the Arrowtown Medical Centre. Anna is ready to help get you back out there. Call 03 441 0580 to make your appointment Kindling for sale – 25kg bag $12. Can deliver in Arrowtown Ph/Text 027 231 9282 Tv cabinet for sale. Dark chocolate brown.

Pick up only, Arrowtown. Oak draws, two deep top draws with one deep long draw underneath. 027 688 8106 garage sale Sat & Sun – 30 April & 1 May – 443 A McDonnell Rd, SH6 end, Arrow Junction, Signs out 8.30am. Massive house lot plus building tools, gardening gear, 1940s furniture and more.

Sunday – 1 May – 5 Alexander Place, 10 am–3pm. New & used quality kitchen items, sofa, clothes, shoes, bike, ski gear, wii, ps3, games, ipods, iphones.

real estate flatmates 2 rooms for rent Arrowtown. Fully furnished, $200 a week + expenses. Can be shared rooms. 2wks bond, 1wks rent. Free wifi, 15 seconds from town. Ph 027 518 0900 Double room available for single person in Arrowtown. Shared house with quiet couple. Not a party house, $190 plus bills and bond. Call or text 027 378 2231 Female flatmates needed to share big room.

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office space Shared Office Space – Space available Central Arrowtown includes power, internet, desk, cleaning $120 + GST pw. Call Rob 027 420 0021

situations vacant Arrowtown Holiday Park – Casual HOUSEKEEPER. Must be available where and when required. May suit semi-retired person or someone who would like just casual hours.

Phone 442 1876 for more details.

The Jade Factory – Part time RETAIL ASSISTANT For 2 weekends and 2 Mondays per month.

Would suit retired local. Call in or send your CV info@jadefactoryarrowtown.co.nz The Lakes District Museum has a vacancy for a part time RECEPTIONIST. We need someone with great local knowledge, amazing customer service skills and the ability to work as a part of a team. You need to be flexible regarding working hours with some weekend work. Starting date is beginning of May. Please contact Glenys at the museum for a more detailed job description, hours required and application details. Our email is:- info@ museumqueenstown.com or phone 442 1824 The Ridge Resort – HOUSEKEEPERS wanted – Fridays only. The Ridge Resort, Frankton Road, requires Housekeepers for cleaning of their three bedroom apartments.

The positions are for Fridays only from 9am to approximately 3pm. Possibility of car sharing from Arrowtown. To apply phone the Ridge Resort on 03 442 6502 or e-mail ridge.resort@ classicholidays.co.nz

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queenstownfilmsociety at dorothy browns cinema, arrowtown tuesday nights 8.30pm 3 May to 27 September except school hols

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OPENING NIGHT 3 May 2016 “Babette’s Feast”

challenge, inspire, move, entertain Join Arrowtown’s community film group for a handpicked season of world cinema, documentaries and classic films. Membership of $120 covers entry to 20 movies, or taste-test three films for $35 then upgrade to full membership. For more information pick up a brochure at Dorothy Browns or go to

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upcoming events

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Opening Night – Babette’s Feast

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Black Tie - Charity Dinner / Auction / Dance Stoneridge Estate

Dorothy Browns

8.30 pm www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz

Stoneridge Estate 6 pm–12 am

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condensed festival a hit The Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival committee is breathing a sigh of relief and satisfaction after the newly shortened festival turned out to be a huge success. Chair Pam Hulls says the community came together to give it a good festival vibe. ‘There was real enjoyment around town,’ she says. Festival coordinator Pip Norton also credits the buskers and street performers with creating a great atmosphere.

Numbers were up across the board. The market day and parade attracted record crowds despite the initially gloomy weather. The Pie, Pint & Pinot event sold out by 1.30 pm, with 1000 people sampling craft beers, gourmet pies and Akarua wine – up from about 600 last year. And around 200 people attended the Denim & Diamonds party sponsored by Mann Made Catering and in association with LA Social Club,

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which party organiser Ngaire Barrett confirms was ‘a rocking night’. Interest in the goldpanning championships was up, and huge crowds attended the Anzac Day commemorations.

Pam is quick to acknowledge the importance of contribution of locals. ‘I’d like to thank all the volunteers for helping to put this community festival together. They stepped up big time!’

Jane Douglas with Postman Pat, winner of the scarecrow contest

Festivals don’t happen without great support.

The Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival Committee would like to thank the following:

SPONSORS: Akarua Central Otago, New World, MannMade Catering, Millbrook Resort, LA Social, Print Central, Arrowtown Village Association, More FM, Ray White Arrowtown, Apt Design, Arrowtown Garage, Downer, Arrowtown Promotion & Business Association

FUNDING AGENCIES: Community Trust of Southland, QLDC, The Lion Foundation, NZ Lottery Grants Board, Creative Communities, First Sovereign, Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust, Sky City

BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORTED US WITH PRIZES, AUCTION ITEMS AND IN OTHER WAYS: RD Petroleum, Game Over, Sir Michael Hill, Mitre 10 Mega, Dorothy Browns, Off The Wall Gallery, La Rumbla, Nomad Safaris, Arrowtown Motel, Arrowtown Bakery, E-Bikes, The Shed, Blue Moon, The Stitching Post, NZSki, Arrow Thai Food, Fork ‘n Tap, Bonjour, Lakes District Museum, Rainbow Doorways, Arrowtown Hair Company, The Old Smithy, Lots for Tots, ASB, Shotover Jet, Ogle, New Orleans, Back Country, Shades Motel, Patagonia, Arrowtown Pharmacy, Gold Nugget, The Stables, Showbiz Queenstown, Alpine Group Construction, 2 Gypsies, Golden Fleece, Shotover Jet, Provisions, Off-Piste, Dudley’s Cottage, Fergburger, Oddfellows Beauty, Ellamac, Colleen Flemmer, Red Events, Unwind

And all our wonderful volunteers!

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base 1½ cups gluten-free self-raising flour ½ cup Chelsea Soft Brown Sugar 140 g butter, melted caramel 395 g can condensed milk 2 Tbsp Chelsea Golden Syrup 50 g butter topping ½ cup gluten-free shredded coconut 1 cup gluten-free muesli (without dried fruit) ½ cup Chelsea Soft Brown Sugar 60 g butter, melted Pre-heat oven to 175°C. Line the base of a slice tin with baking paper.

Base – Combine the flour and brown sugar in a bowl. Next add the melted butter and mix well. Press mixture evenly into the tin to form a base. Bake for 10–12 minutes until pale golden and just set.

Caramel – Pour the condensed milk, golden syrup and butter into a pot and heat over a medium heat on the stove. Stir until golden and thickened. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes while making the topping.

Topping – Combine coconut, cereal, brown sugar and butter and stir well.

Pour the caramel over the slice base and carefully spread over topping mixture, pressing into the caramel lightly. Bake the slice for a further 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbling.

Set aside to cool before cutting into slices. I found putting it in a container, in the fridge was a great Heating • Cooling • Ventilation way to store it. It won’t go so hard THINKING OF BUYING A HEAT PUMP? that you can’t eat it, and it will keep Don’t until you have spoken to for a long time (if you can resist Cold Control Solutions! eating it!).

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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 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 events Arrow Events julie@arrowevents.co.nz 027 633 1252 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty Back On Track Physiotherapy backontrackphysio.co.nz 03 442 6616 Oddfellows Beauty Therapy & Massage 57 Buckingham St 03 442 0020 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 03 442 0807 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 12

Streamline Plumbing Ltd streamlineltdnz@gmail.com 7 Jenkins Place retail Arrowtown Wine Store 21 Ramshaw Lane The Gold Nugget 43 Buckingham St The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St The Stitching Post 25 Buckingham St real estate Ray White 14 Buckingham St

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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 Amber Hollis 027 226 1590 Monika Fry 027 616 7236 Richard Newman 0274 970 138 Russell Heckler 03 442 0204 Tracey MacLaren 03 442 1347 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 Arrow Line Dance Club 021 0284 0681 Beginner–intermediate levels. Weds 12.30–2.30 pm $5 at the Arrowtown Hall.

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

Ladies Day Wednesday–more info Diane Brash 027 338 8963 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 03 442 0132 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: Alison Douglas at nigel.alison@slingshot.co.nz Arrowtown Golf Club 03 442 1719 Club days–every Weds & Sat (men) Thurs (ladies). Phone the golf shop for more info.

Arrowtown Library 03 442 1607 Storytime for Toddlers Wednesdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am during School Term Time.

Arrowtown Tennis Club Fran 03 442 0774 Senior club nights every Tues 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.

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 info.

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 from 3 May at Dorothy Browns. www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz Remarkable Kids 03 442 0785 Celebrating differences, supporting challenges Meeting for parents and professionals at St. Margaret’s Church Hall in Frankton – 4 April 7:30pm–9.30pm. Come along and discuss ideas for managing tricky behaviour.

Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785 Arrowtown Hall, 3rd Sunday each month at 7.30pm All welcome. Cost Free. Contact Reg McTaggart at r.j.mctaggart@xtra.co.nz Small Seeds Parent & toddler music group St Paul’s Cottage next to St Paul’s Anglican Church. Every Thurs morning in term time, 9:30 – 10:30. Half an hour of music with instruments & a short Bible story, then coffee/chat/play time. Free/Donation.

The Queenstown Embroiderers Meets every second Weds from the 16th of March at The Stitching Post, Buckingham St, Arrowtown from 10am onwards. We work on our projects, share ideas and enjoy good company.

Anyone interested in joining is most welcome to call in and meet us. For further information contact Denise Heckler 03 442 0204.

Wakatipu Travel Club Meets 2 pm on 4th Monday in the month at St John Ambulance Rooms, 10 Douglas St. Frankton. Interesting speakers. We welcome new members. Contact: June 442 2234 FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 13