Edition 109

your local event guide & directory 10 – 23 November 2016

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fireworks boom The Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade once again put on the only Guy Fawkes fireworks show in the Wakatipu. This year saw a change in venue to Wilcox Green, a move that Chief Fire Officer Murray Forward says was a success. ‘It’s easier to walk there, and a lot of people did. I got plenty of positive feedback too about how the backdrop of the black hills and the sound echoing made the fireworks more dramatic.’

Murray says local businesses pledged over $1500 to buy fireworks, in addition to the money put in by brigade members.

He’d like to thank The Jade & Opal Factory, Arrowtown Bakery, Four Square, Gibbston House, 2Gypsies, Postmasters, The Fork & Tap, La Rumbla, The Gold Nugget, Francis Patterson, High Country, Arrow Hair Co., Sotheby’s, Golden Fleece, Roost, Back Country, The Gold Shop, Unwind, Arrowtown Pharmacy, Saffron, Nadene Milne and Ogle.

eco centre for arrowtown?

The Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association is hoping to bring the community along on a project to build an environmental centre next to Bush Creek. The APBA says the centre will be a gateway to the Mahu Whenua covenanted land between Arrowtown and Lake Wanaka, improving access, telling the story of the land and driving the local economy.

APBA project co-ordinator Sue Patterson says the first stage is the establishment of an unmanned 9 to 5 interpretation centre in the historic police hut on Butler Green. Due to open early in 2017, this will be an interim measure until the larger eco centre is built on land near Bush Creek just beyond the Chinese Village.

A feasibility study will determine the viability of the full eco centre, which the APBA is proposing will comprise an information centre and museum, education space and accommodation for 40 people.

The proposal had its first public outing on Tuesday at a presentation of concepts by Year 3 Auckland University School of Architecture Cara Allen, Oscar Clarke, Keish students. Under Back: Adams, William Lampen-Smith, Michaya the eye of O’Sullivan. Front: Amelia Reese, Shriya el Naidu tutor Michael O’Sullivan, the students came up with designs for the centre. After a site visit in which they explored the landscape and traditional built forms in Arrowtown, the students spent 12 weeks developing concepts, making drawings and building models.

Sue explains that the design exercise is more hypothetical than practical at this point. ‘But there is definitely an opportunity here for the students to contribute to the future shape of any eco centre.’

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big derby turnout The GJ Gardner Homes Arrowtown Trolley Derby was blessed for a change with sunshine, making life easier for the drivers and bringing out the crowds to watch the action.

Organiser Anton Schmitz says the turnout of 16 trolleys was impressive.

‘Some super work had been done this year. The standout was Todd Sutherland of TSEngineering’s Shout trolley. It was a really beautiful cart and fast too.’

Wanaka had a big presence this year with the youngest entrant (Sam Johnson, 12) and the winner (Jody Blatchley) both

LAKES DISTRICT MUSEUM & GALLERY, ARROWTOWN OCTOBER 20 2016 - JANUARY 29 2017 Supported by•Central Lakes Trust • Community Trust of Southland • Arrowtown Village Association •Lotteries Heritage and Environment

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coming over the Crown Range for the derby. ‘Jody’s Gravity Quad will be hard to beat and I’ve already put the call out for the Stig to return in 2017 as he’s been missing since winning 2014.’

Final figures aren’t yet in but Anton is expecting to raise about $10,000 for the preschools.

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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 Inspired Beauty–Local Beauty Therapist, Call 027 900 9184 or visit www.facebook.com/ inspiredbeauty.co.nz to book now.

Yoga Classes in Community rooms next to the tennis court. (12 Centennial Ave.Holiday Park) $10 drop in. SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS. Mon 6-7pm Dynamic Hatha w Clarissa. Wed 12:30-1:30pm Dynamic Hatha w Marina. Fri 6-7pm Restorative/Yin w Clarissa. Sat 8-9am Dynamic hatha w Megan garage sale Saturday 12 November – 9A Fox’s Terrace – 9 am–3 pm. Dog kennel, outdoor furniture, dressers, tables, armoire (wardrobe), vacuum sweeper, desks, bookcases, lamps, mirrors, chairs, small fridge and much more!

Innes Place – 8 am – 1 pm. Gardening tools, line trimmer, kitchen stuff, clothes, suitcases, cash only found Wedding band at the Arrowtown carpark on 28/10/16. Ph Qtn Police 03 441 1600

real estate to let Office share – Are you sick of trying to work from home with all the disruptions? I’m looking for someone to share a large office 5 minutes walk from the centre of Arrowtown. New, sunny, views and parking. $150pw plus share of power.

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situations vacant Arrowtown Four Square Supermarket is looking for a DUTY MANAGER. Full time.

Prepared to work weekends. Previous supermarket experience or retail beneficial If this sounds like the job for you contact: Amanda on 4421671 or at arrowtown@ foursquare-si.co.nz Dudleys Cottage – Fancy working under a sun umbrella this summer chatting to visitors and teaching them how to gold pan? Dudley’s Cottage is looking for a motivated student or someone looking for work over the summer school holidays to join our team. We need someone with personality and good sales skills. Please send you expression of interest to dudleyscottage@gmail.com The Ridge Resort – Housekeepers wanted – Fridays only. The Ridge Resort, Frankton Rd, requires Housekeepers for cleaning of their 3 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 Arrowtown Swimming Club – Annual General Meeting Thursday November 17th 7.30pm at Fork & Tap Bar. We need new and existing members to join the committee to continue this amazing club’s future for the 2016-17 season.Everyone welcome – please come and support this great community club. Further information phone Debs 021-297-1422 JOIN THE TEAM!! Want to be part of this year’s Air NZ Queenstown Marathon, but not running? We would love your help! From athlete registration, to aid stations and finish line support, there are hundreds of great volunteer positions available. To get involved, head online & register: www.queenstown-marathon. co.nz/volunteer or for more info, email us on- clare.chapman@ironman.com

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school fair this weekend Arrowtown School is inviting the whole community to join them for their bi-annual fair this Saturday.

All the old favourites will be there like bouncy castles, baking, chocolate wheels and dunk the teacher, while a kids’ beauty bar and photobooth add a modern flavour. The St John rescue helicopter will also be on site.

Organiser Tami Harris says, ‘There is something for everyone.

We have gourmet food provided

by Slow Cuts, Neat Meat and Cargo Kitchen, lots of yummy treats, and Christmas-themed crafts made by the kids.’ Tami says the new Arrowtown School tea towels designed by local graphic designers will be

Montessori education for children up to 6 years old

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James Weber, Eloise Arnold and Alice Meskauskas with toys they made for the fair.

available too. ‘They have a real Arrowtown flavour, and would make great presents.’

The fair is on Saturday November 12 from 10 am to 2 pm. Live entertainment starts at 10.30 am and the kapa haka group performs at 12.45 pm. The popular play house auction starts at 1 pm. Funds raised will be used for playground equipment.

upcoming events

november – december

November

–1 Dec

#LoveArrowtown

Instagram competition – show the world how you #LoveArrowtown to win.

– 29 WWI & the Wakatipu - Lest We Forget Jan

Drawn on 1 December facebook.com/arrowtown

Lakes District Museum

8.30 am–5 pm museumqueenstown.com

Arrowtown School Grounds

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Arrowtown School Fair

10 am–2 pm arrowtownpta@arrowtown.school.nz

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50th Arrowtown Motorcycle Rally

from Lumsden to Arrowtown

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Kalex Tasting

5 pm – 7 pm arrowtownwinestore.co.nz

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Air New Zealand Queenstown International Marathon

start at Millbrook

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Arrowtown Plunket Boutique Christmas Market

arriving about 3 pm

Arrowtown Wine Store

8.45 am queenstown-marathon.co.nz

Athenaeum Hall

10 am – 4 pm arrowtownplunket.wordpress.com

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Long Lunch Arrowtown

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Arrowtown Christmas Services

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Arrowtown Post Office Fundraising Market

Buckingham Street

12 pm Lunch served 1 pm arrowtownlonglunch.co.nz

St Patrick’s Catholic/St Paul’s Anglican/St Johns Presbyterian See arrowtown.com for times Library Green 10 am - 4 pm museumqueenstown.com

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your flop-free recipe spring salad

500 g new potatoes, sliced in four extra virgin olive oil for drizzling flaky sea salt For the dressing: ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar 2 heaped Tbsp natural yoghurt 1 heaped Tbsp dijon mustard To serve: 3–4 large handfuls baby rocket ½ cup toasted nuts, crushed Preheat the oven to 180°C. Simmer potatoes in water until tender, about 10–15 minutes.

Drain and transfer to a large baking dish. Drizzle well with extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Roast until golden, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool.

Whisk together the dressing ingredients, seasoning with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

Gently toss the rocket leaves with the potatoes, then pile on to a serving platter. Drizzle the dressing and sprinkle with roasted crushed nuts.

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first day of school Finn Kealy Laycock

Started school Tuesday 25 October 2016. Finn loves school and has settled in really well.

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Waves of clouds rolling in.

Arrowtown Four Square turns 1!

Backdrop is an absolute picture.

Open every day from 8.30 am for Breakfast & Lunch Try our famous cheese fondue or our classic crépes Available for private functions for Dinner

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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 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 Scouts Spaces available for girls & boys age 11-14.

Scouts meet in Arrowtown Wed nights 7–8.30 pm. For further info email: arrowcubs@gmail. com / 027 291 2193 Arrowtown Swimming Club AGM – Thursday 17 November, 7.30 pm at Fork & Tap Bar. Everyone welcome. Further information phone Debs 021-297-1422 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 2–12 years old. Fun French lessons for preschool children & in school & after school for primary school. We do adult lessons too, in group or privately. Email nathalie@ lcfclubs.co.nz or visit 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.

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

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