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your local event guide & directory 4 – 17 August 2016

THURSDAY 15 – SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER BOOK ONLINE TODAY WWW. ARROWEVENTS.CO.NZ fortnightly thursdays

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Deadline Sale Deadline Sale Closing: Thursday 4th August @ 4pm Jo and Craig Scott 021 976 331 joandcraig.scott@raywhite.com rwarrowtown.co.nz/ARR22392 For further information on this property or any of our other listings contact one of our local and experienced realtors or visit our website. www.rwarrowtown.co.nz

15 Fox’s Terrace, Arrowtown 4b 2s 2C “Supporting the Arrowtown community since 1969” Newman Real Estate MREINZ Licensed REAA 2008, 14 Buckingham Street 9302 p 03 442 1616

$99 elemis taster day

($155 value)

Saturday 13th August

Treat yourself to a 60 minute neck, shoulder and back massage using frangipani oil with hot stones and a skin booster facial.

BOOK TODAY

P: +64 3 441 7017 E: thespa@millbrook.co.nz Please book early as appointment numbers are limited. Free use of shuttle and the :ealth and 7itness 4entre.

Quote Elemis Taster Day at time of booking. Offer available for Elemis Taster Day on August 13th only.

ARROWTOWN SCHOOL

AND KAPA HAKA NIGHT AN EVENING OF PERFORMANCE,

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

WITH TRADITIONAL HANGI FOOD COOKED ON SITE

Saturday 17th Sept.

Proceeds go towards supporting our Kapa Haka performance groups

SAVE THE DATE!

quote of the day physio

pilates

massage

Open Monday – Friday Upstairs in the Royal oak courtyard 50 Buckingham street Arrowtown

Life is short!

Break the Rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, and Never Regret anything that made you Smile.

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Knitting and sewing class starts again

Tuesday 16th August Ring shop to register

Arrowtown Garage

Winter Servicing,

Anti-Freeze checks, Tyres, Batteries, & Snow chains.

Open 9am – 5pm everyday 25 Buckingham St – Ph 442 0448 www.thestitchingpost.co.nz

WORKING WITH YOU BEYOND THE SALE PROCESS

all your winter motoring needs in the heart of arrowtown Phone 03 442 0807 www.arrowtowngarage.nz

Holly and Todd have the Ray White _Know How to help you in the journey of buying or selling property and providing the highest standard of customer service.

Todd and Holly are proud to support Arrowtown Plunket.

Mention this advertisment when listing your property with us and upon an unconditional sale we will donate $500 to Arrowtown Plunket.

Todd Weeks

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Holly Hargreaves

Newman Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) 2

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famous names at arts festival Participants in this year’s Arrowtown Arts Festival (15–18 September 2016) will have a rare chance to peek inside the minds of two of New Zealand’s leading creative artists. Grahame Sydney, one of our foremost painters, will explore the life of his close friend, poet Brian Turner. As both men’s best known work is rooted in Otago, Arrowtowners will enjoy the pair’s insights into our land and our lives.

The Origin Consultants Inside the Minds speaker series continues the following day with cartoonist Garrick Tremain talking with writers Lisa Scott and Arrowtown’s own John Lapsley.

Festival organiser Julie Hughes says the Arrowtown Arts Festival was designed to help people follow their passion. ‘We have an amazing arts culture in the Wakatipu and this festival brings together a wide variety of local and national artists that can help inspire others in a variety of ways.’

Workshops will cover a range of arts from painting, drawing, singing, sculpture, needlepoint, willow and flax weaving to furniture restoration, clothes remodelling, and even taking perfect photos on a smart phone. Naming sponsor Sign it Signs will also be in action with a special open event showcasing the creative design process involved in wrapping a car.’

‘Taking up an art form is great for the mind, body and soul,’ says Julie. ‘It can help in so many ways and you are never too young or too old to be creative.’

Further details on p 7. Tickets available at www.arrowevents.co.nz. Get in quick to avoid disappointment!

sponsors & funders

Cate Macdonald

your Arrowtown specialist!

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GARAGE PROJECT coming to the rigger station this month!

Lots of interesting new wines and whiskies, even a couple from Japan.

Open every day from 8.30 am for Breakfast and Lunch the French way Try our famous cheese fondue or our classic crépes

Pop down and check it out!

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rugby wrap-up Last Saturday Jack Reid Park hosted its first – and last – premier rugby match of the season as Arrowtown took on Cromwell in the semifinal of the Otago championship. Sadly the Bulls fell short, losing 11-14.

Club president Simon Spark is disappointed the team lost a close game that was a good spectacle for the crowd of 200 to 300, the biggest turnout of the season. ‘The team would be the first to admit they didn’t play as well as they’d like.’

He says the Bulls had a consistent season. They achieved their usual goal of finishing in the top four, something they’ve managed to do for at least a decade. ‘We maintained standards but just couldn’t push on to the final.’

His personal picks for players of the season are Ben Carr in the forwards and Isireli Nayaloga in the backs.

New coach Richie Anderson ‘put his heart and soul’ into the job, says Simon, but had to manage a large number of new faces.

A bad run of injuries meant that 38 players represented the club over the season, and a number of former players had to dust off their boots to help out.

POD John Morrison Next year will see more change for the club, with Richie moving on to new projects and, as is always the way at Arrowtown, a new crop of players. But on the upside, Simon is hopeful that they’ll be back at Jack Reid Park, with the construction of the new community building going out to tender shortly.

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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. Paul is ready to help get you back out there. Call 03 441 0580 to make your appointment

real estate for sale 54 Norfolk St, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.

Here’s a house full of character. With a property only 3 years old, the work has been done, so you can sit back & savour the view of the hills & listen to the river from your garden. Check out trademe for more info and photos www.trademe.co.nz/1108188729 to let 3 bed/2 bath house to rent. Cotter Ave, Arrowtown, semi furnished: Beds: 1x queen, 1x double, 2x singles, lounge, tv/dvd, whiteware & some appliances. Heat pump, open fireplace, double glazed windows, outdoor areas, timber decking, separate double bedroom with ensuite downstairs, accessible from upstairs, 6 month lease, pets negotiable. thefieldz@gmail.com

situations vacant Postmasters Arrowtown – are now hiring...

A committed SOUS CHEF to work closely with the head chef. An experienced EVENING MANAGER to work closely with the restaurant manager. A competent CHEF to work a variety of shifts. An efficient KITCHEN HAND to assist the kitchen. All positions require a commitment until June 2017, a valid work visa and fluency in English language. A great work/life balance and great rates of pay await the successful applicants. Please apply to postmasters.residence@xtra.co.nz The Arrow Private Hotel - We are looking for a new member to join our housekeeping.

You must live in Arrowtown and be fussy, as attention to detail is an absolute necessity.

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Hours and days are flexible with good hourly rate. It is expected the position would be for approximately 15 hours per week. Previous Hotel experience is preferred. Please email tim@thearrow.co.nz for further details.

The Fork and Tap – RESTAURANT MANAGER Full-time/long term. Must have 3 years experience and excellent references.

BAR MANAGER Full time/long term Must have Duty Bar Managers Certificate. Please send CV and cover letter to jeannie@ theforkandtap.co.nz Must have own transport or live in Arrowtown.

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

public notices Sadly the PTA has made the difficult decision NOT to run the annual Arrowtown School Quiz Series this year.

We have no doubt it will be sadly missed amongst the regulars who support us every year. Instead we shall be focusing our energies on the Arrowtown School Fair which will take place in November where we’ll be inviting the whole community to join in on all the festivities.

We are also looking at alternative venues for hosting a quiz series in the new year.

Thank you to our wonderful Arrowtown/ Queenstown businesses who have always donated very generously to the quiz nights in the past. Fundraisers like these would not be possible without your donations.

- Arrowtown School PTA

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ARROWTOWN ARTS FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE TO BOOK ONLINE NOW WWW. ARROWEVENTS.CO.NZ Queenstown Photography Tours takes you on a PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY TO SKIPPERS CANYON – Half day adults class

CHORAL SINGING – For all abilities with Sue Patterson 1 day adults class DAVID JOHN’S CLASSICAL DRAWING CLASS this 4-day class with Using basic patchwork and quilting teach from the basics leading to advanced techniques, MAKE YOUR OWN drawing techniques includes some life CHRISTMAS TABLE RUNNER with Anne drawing elements Murchison – 1 day adults class Using the Paverpol technique, make a Learn how to restore and PAINT GORGEOUS GARDEN SCULPTURE WOODEN FURNITURE with with Gwen Nicolson – half or full day Sarah Harris – 1 day adults class class for adults Enjoy a glass of bubbles and canapes with FLAX WEAVING make a woven bouquet GRAHAM BRINSLEY at his gallery while of 3 different flowers with Jasmine Clark – he talks about his work. half day adults class LEARN TO PAINT IN A DAY with A CAPPELLA SINGING WORKSHOP – Lisa Duncan – abstract and have you ever wanted to sing A Cappella representational 2.5hr – 5 hr adult class this Sweet Adeline’s workshop will teach you all the basics you need to know.

Understanding HOW TO TAKE BETTER Afternoon performance by The Foveaux PHOTOS WITH YOUR PHONE with Harmony Chorus from Invercargill.

Sheena Haywood 1.5hrs Make a wonderful addition to your home Upcycle a PRELOVED GARMENT with with FABRIC DECOUPAGE CLOCK OR hand worked embellishment with textile SPOON or for a gift. Learn techniques that artist Desi Leversage – 1 day adults class can be used to make anything with Kristee MAKE YOUR OWN WIRE SCULPTURE Griffiths includes all materials to take home with Lee van der Geest in Oamaru Mask Maker Donna Demente this half day adults class – SOLD OUT hosts and adults MASK MAKING class Learn the rudiments of WEAVING – 3 hour evening class WILLOW BASKETS in either a 1 or 2 day ARROWTOWN ARTS TRAIL in association workshop with Peter Greer – adults class with Off the Wall Gallery – 3.5 hours

C H I L D R E N ’ S WO R K S H O P S

CREATE YOUR OWN WILD THING with David Jacobs. A fun 3 hour workshop for children – 9 years+ Children’s LEARN TO DRAW – ages 8 – 16 years with tutor Ira Mitchell-Kirk JUNIOR SHARP SHOOTERS – a photographic class for children with Sheena Haywood

Children’s LEARN TO PAINT with tutor Ira Mitchell- Kirk – ages 8 – 16 years Make amazing balloon animals in BALLOON TWISTING workshop – one hour class for ages 6 years+ MASK MAKING workshop with Donna Demente – create their own fantasy piece.

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jack reid RIP Last Saturday Arrowtown lost a very distinguished community member when John David Reid, better known as Jack, died peacefully at the Lakes District Hospital after having a stroke.

At the age of 95, he was the oldest born-and-bred Arrowtowner.

Jack’s grandparents came from the Orkney Islands, arriving at the Arrow River with their two children in 1864.

By 1866 the family had made enough from goldmining to move from their riverside camp to the stone house in Villiers St, Reidhaven, where Jack lived.

Jack went to the primary school on Anglesea St but in the 1930s there was no high school in town so his secondary schooling was by correspondence. When he wasn’t studying he worked on the family farm.

He went away to Dunedin for an engineering apprenticeship but that was interrupted by the Second World War. He served in the RAF, and after training in Canada flew as gunner in Britain.

On his return to Arrowtown he worked in the Post Office & Exchange for nearly 19 years. When the exchange was automated, Jack bought Mrs Parsons’s shop and his wife, Margaret, worked there with him. Many in Arrowtown will remember buying sweets at Reid’s Cash Store, which is now the Night ’n Day. Jack was a Justice of the Peace and was the last mayor of Arrowtown – following in the footsteps of his father John and grandfather James.

Jack Reid Park was named after him, and he was one of the few people in New Zealand who could claim to have met Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Nelson Mandela and John Major as well as other Commonwealth heads of state.

There are many in Arrowtown who will miss him.

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CELEBRATE OUR MONTHLY ANNIVERSARY on the 18th of each month with a true Italian 5 course set menu!

LIMITED NUMBERS SO BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! 03 409 8378 FOR MORE INFO AND MENU EMAIL alberto.lucia@terramiaarrowtown.co.nz

upcoming events

september

september

15–18

In association with Sign it Signs.

An amazing array of workshops & talks

Arrowtown Arts Festival

Various venues in Arrowtown

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Queenstown Film Society public screening

non-members welcome by koha

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A wayward Hong Kong matriarch arrives in NZ uninvited for her granddaughter’s wedding

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Book now online www.arrowevents.co.nz

Solo Sunny

Dorothy Browns 8.30 pm www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz

Under the Same Moon

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm

Hammers and Horsehair

Adult $24 Child $14

www.eventfinda.co.nz

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm

Enjoy superb music-making in a candlelit performance Adult $25 Child $15 Family pass $50 www.eventfinda.co.nz of five virtuosic works for fortepiano and cello

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your flop-free recipe

new to the world

cashmere fudge

Rosa Julian

115 g butter ½ tin condensed milk 1 cup coconut 2 Tbsp cocoa 1 pkt wine biscuits Heat the butter with the condensed milk. Add the coconut, cocoa and crushed wine biscults in a sauce pan and mix.

Press into a tin and chill.

You can add extra nuts and cranberries as desired.

Born Tuesday 26 July 2016 Caitlyn & Pippa are proud to welcome their new baby sister to their family.

Has your child had their first day at school or do you have a new baby?

FREE to place, just email a photo, dates with full name and a short message thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

Share your favourite flop-free recipes email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

Heating • Cooling • Ventilation

THINKING OF BUYING A HEAT PUMP? Don’t until you have spoken to Cold Control Solutions!

Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, Daikin – we do them all We’re locally owned & operated & offer FREE quotes

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Montessori education for children up to 6 years old

Contact us today!

16 Wiltshire Street, Arrowtown Ph: 442 0032 www.best-start.org

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The dark ages of searing heat and frazzled ends are gone - Cloud Nine have ushered in a new era of healthy, jaw dropping and inspired looks with less heat, more style.

Cloud nine delivers heated styling tools that offer flexibility, control and superior styling at lower temperatures.

Featuring one touch temperature control, swivel cords, hibernation mode and ultra smooth mineral infused plates and barrels to give shine.

Welcome to Life on Cloud Nine.

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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 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 Streamline Plumbing Ltd streamlineltdnz@gmail.com 7 Jenkins Place 021 774 481 12

retail Arrowtown Wine Store 21 Ramshaw Lane 03 442 1026 The Gold Nugget 43 Buckingham St 03 442 1877 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 The Stitching Post 25 Buckingham St 03 442 0448 real estate Ray White 14 Buckingham St 03 442 1616 Sotheby’s International Realty 50 Buckingham St 027 334 9292

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.

Meetings for parents & professionals to discuss ideas for managing tricky behaviour at St. Margaret’s Church Hall – see our facebook page – Remarkable Kids – for meeting dates.

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 Wednesday at The Stitching Post Buckingham Street, Arrowtown from 10am onwards. We work on our projects, share ideas and enjoy good company. Anyone interested in joining us 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