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your local event guide & directory 2 – 15 March 2017

Arrowtown Welcome Party Hosted by New Orleans Hotel Thursday 9 March 5.30 pm – 9.00 pm fortnightly thursdays

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WELCOME PARTY Thursday 9 March 2017 5.30 pm – 9 pm | Buckingham St GREAT FREE ENTERTAINMENT FROM – Celtic Sounds - the exciting Scottish band with Bagpipers, Singers and Rhythm – – Buckingham Belles – Miners Band –

CELEBRITY SIGNING AREA FANTASTIC FOOD AND DRINK STALLS KIDS ENTERTAINMENT AREA Free face painting, games and more

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Arrowtown BMW NZ Open Welcome Party Hosted by the New Orleans

fine Indian Cuisine

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godzone flies through This week the Godzone adventure race came through Arrowtown for the second time in its six-year history. After meandering their way from Queenstown on foot, bike and kayak, competitors in the week-long expedition race had to battle up the Arrow River from the Kawarau to Whitechapel, then on foot on the Queenstown Trail through Arrowtown to Bush Creek and beyond. The 85 teams of four crazy adventure racers were quite a sight, and one team stopped off at the Fork & Tap on the way!

The sun may not be down but the stars will certainly be out at the Arrowtown Welcome Party hosted by the New Orleans on Thursday 9 March. Eight big sports celebrities – Allan Border, Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, Brendon McCullum, Stephen Fleming, Sir Ian Botham, Jeff Wilson and Tom Walsh – will be joining the festivities, signing autographs and meeting fans.

Again this year Arrowtown is inviting golfers, volunteers, celebrities, visitors and locals to join the celebration of the start of the NZ Open golf and sample some good Otago hospitality.

The evening kicks off at 5.30 pm with the Miners Band, Buckingham Belles and Mini Belles performing at the Village Green as people are gathering. The opening ceremony will involve a traditional piping in of the haggis and the tournament will be declared open by cricket icon Stephen Fleming. Musical entertainment will be provided by the 12-piece Celtic Sounds, an extraordinary band that pushes the boundaries of traditional bagpipe music with everything from heavy metal and Southern Dixie to the Beatles and ABBA. There will be free children’s entertainment, including face painting, hula hooping and balloon modelling. Food and beverage stalls will operate from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm and the bars and restaurants will also be open of course. The La Rumbla After Party is always popular when the street entertainment finishes.

Arrowtown BMW NZ Open Welcome Party Hosted by the New Orleans

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surprise pm visit

A couple of weeks ago the New Zealand and Australian prime ministers made an unexpected low-key visit to Arrowtown to lay wreaths at the cenotaph.

Mayor Jim Boult, Councillor Scott Stevens, the RSA, fire brigade, Scouts and Arrowtown Coummunity Preschool – as well as hordes of media – were invited to attend at short notice, and after a brief ceremony Bill and Mary English and Malcolm and Lucy Turnbull stayed to chat for some time.

Montessori education for children up to 6 years old

Contact us today!

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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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it takes a village It’s not cheap to be an elite athlete these days if Sport NZ doesn’t fund your sport. But 21-year-old Piera Hudson, New Zealand’s top female ski racer, aims to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics and her family and friends are doing everything they can to get her there.

Piera’s annual expenses amount to $134,000. To raise that money, on top of their usual jobs John and Fiona Hudson started Coastal Cowhides. The enterprise sells cow and reindeer hide products and furniture, with 100% of the profits going to fund Piera’s programme. Friends volunteer their time to help, and when the Hudsons take their showcase around the country, friends and family support them and put them up.

This Northern Hemisphere season Piera has ticked off all five qualifications to be nominated for selection, three of the events being in Pyeong Chang, South Korea, the Olympics venue. She is now preparing to represent New Zealand at the 2017 Alpine Junior World Championships in Åre, Sweden.

Coastal Cowhides will be fundraising for Piera at the Lake Hayes Pavilion and Arrowtown Community Hall most of March.

Cowhides | Calfskins | Reindeer | Furniture

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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 PILATES & Beginner YOGA at Back on Track Physiotherapy Arrowtown. Looking to tone, condition and strengthen? High level quality supervision with small group classes. Spaces limited. Pilates: Ph 03 442 6616 & Beginner Yoga: Nina 022 105 8360 found Camera – Canon EOS Kiss X7, black with Asian writing, found in Arrowtown 18/02/17. Ph Qtn Police 03 441 1600 Watch – analogue, ‘Skagen’ with white face and leather strap, found in Arrowtown on 22/02/17.

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real estate wanted Arrowtown business seeks long term lease on 4-5 bedroom property for staff housing from May. Modern insulated house preferably with self contained flat preferred but all options considered.

Please call 021893787 or admin@rss.co.nz Seeking temporary accommodation - for 2 months from early April. Ideally in a quiet, professional household in either Frankton or Arrowtown.

Please contact 021 0823 3953

situations vacant Postmasters Arrowtown have long term positions available with immediate starts.

Experienced Front of House staff staff with a passion for customer service and an ability to work effi ciently under pressure. Barista skills essential. For the right candidate we are offering a competitive hourly rate and a lot of opportunity for career progression. Chef de Partie with a great work ethic and a can do attitude. You will work alongside experienced 6

chefs who can develop your skills and train you in all aspects of our menu. Applicants must have own transport and a valid work visa. Please apply to Maria at postmasters. residence@xtra.co.nz Base Contracting is a Civil Engineering and Earthworks company operating out of Arrowtown. We wish to employ a full time skilled labourer with experience in reticulated services and drainlaying. Must have NZ drivers licence, ideally with class 2. Email your CV and covering letter to office@basecontracting.co.nz The Arrow Private Hotel – We are looking for a new member to join our cleaning team on a permanent basis. It is preferable that you live in Arrowtown and attention to detail is an absolute necessity. The suites are a dream to clean and hours and days are flexible with good hourly rate. It is expected the position would be for approximately 15-20 hours per week ongoing.

Previous Hotel experience is preferred. Please email tim@thearrow.co.nz or call 021 414141 for further details.

La rumbla restaurant in Arrowtown is currently seeking a Chef De Partie to join our team.

Applicants will have a minimum of 2 years experience working in a busy kitchen. A passion for Spanish & South American inspired food.

An eagerness to learn and be part of an ever growing team. An understanding of NZ food control systems Own transport to Arrowtown.

Please send CV to sam@peoplelikeus.co.nz FREE to place classifieds, email details to: thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 2017 Macpac Motatapu SATURDAY 4 MARCH

We require a fantastic volunteer crew to support the event. Working in partnership with the Queenstown Trails Trust, funds go towards maintenance and development of the trails in the Wakatipu. To sign up head to:

motatapu.com/contact/ volunteers

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

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swim club Arrowtown Swim Club held its ribbon night last week, and a free BBQ and a sunny warm night brought a big turn out.

‘We’ve got lots of new members,’ says club president Deborah Mcleod, ‘but the weather hasn’t played its part. But thank you to all the parents and committee for the fundraising and support.

Still time to enter our competition to win a double pass to My Dad’s Boy, just email your contact details to thelooparrowtown@ gmail.com with My Dad’s Boy in the subject line by Monday 6 March and you’ll go in the draw!

Most Dedicated Beginner: Katie Thompson Most Dedicated Floater: Angelique StanleyJones Most Improved Junior: Kobus Delport Most Improved Intermediate: Drew Passey Most Dedicated Intermediate: Harper Faamalepe Clear Family Cup for A Great Effort: Jessica Macdonald Most Dedicated Senior: Bethany Stuart Most Deserving Swimmer: Morgan Passey

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With the Ray White Know How, you’ll have the security of knowing that your requests are in capable hands and your local property management company. The Arrowtown Property Management team is fully equipped with the skills and systems to manage your investment.

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upcoming events

March

Athenaeum Hall 10 am–4/5 pm

2–6

Antique and Collectables Fair

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Macpac Motatapu

motatapu.com

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Ben Waters and Friends

Athenaeum Hall 8 pm

$2 per adult, children free

Wilcox Green

Tickets $125

8–26

Coastal Cowhides Popup Shop

Fundraiser for NZ’s top female ski racer Piera Hudson to the 2018 Winter Olympics

Lake Hayes Pavilion 8–14, 20–23 March Athenaeum Hall 17–19, 24– 26 March

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Arrowtown Welcome Party

Buckingham St 5.30–9 pm

9–12

ISPS Handa New Zealand Open

The Hills / Millbrook

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An exciting new comedy from Finnius Teppett

My Dad’s Boy

Athenaeum Hall 7.30–9 pm

16–26

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2017

nzopen.co.nz

Tickets $45

Dorothy Browns Cinema frenchfilmfestival.co.nz

April

20–25

Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival 2017

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Anzac Day

Arrowtown

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Athenaeum Hall

Service starts 10.30 am Seated by 10.15 am

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your flop-free recipe chocolate brownies

300g butter ¾ cup cocoa 2½ cups brown sugar 3 eggs 1½ cups flour ¼ packet milk choc bits ¼ packet white choc bits Preheat oven to 180ºC. Line the base of 18 cm x 23 cm slice tin with baking paper.

Place butter and cocoa in large bowl and heat in microwave until butter is melted, stir. Add brown sugar and mix well.

Add eggs and flour 1 egg and ½ cup flour at a time, making sure to mix after each addition. Add choc bits and combine.

Bake for 30–40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes then turn onto wire rack.

Dust with icing sugar when cool.

Nice served warm as a dessert with berries.

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first day of school Pippa Julian

Started school Wednesday 1 February 2017. Pippa LOVED her first day of school!

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

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5 March – Valley Bluegrass 4 piece blue grass band from Dunedin 12 March – Will Northcote local, acoustic, solo, fabulous!

Come relax in our garden bar, soak up the sun & listen to some talented musicians.

Every Sunday in summer – 4-7pm

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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 Unwind 4/14 Buckingham St 03 442 0227 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 50 Buckingham St, Upstairs, Royal Oak Court 03 442 6616 Oddfellows Beauty Therapy & Massage 57 Buckingham St 03 442 0020 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 03 442 0807 plumbers Bob Dennison Plumbing Limited PO Box 191, Arrowtown 027 442 1051 12

retail Off the Wall Gallery 18 Buckingham St 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 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 Club Day Thursday mornings. New members welcome - coaching available - more info Diane 03 409 8545 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 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 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 FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 13