Edition 118

your local event guide & directory 30 March – 12 April 2017

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E L A BIKE S Bikes on sale now !

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EASTER WEEKEND

Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 April 2017 Second-hand bikes and new bikes not to be missed!

Also in store new Avanti E-Bikes Hire, Tours and Sales.

59 Buckingham Street, Romans Lane.

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new and old faces at Saffron

amazing egg hunt The hunt will be on this Easter Sunday and Monday as kids prowl the streets in search of eggs.

The Easter bunny is hiding printed eggs around Arrowtown and while there will be no chocolate eggs to find, the best hunters will be in to win an Easter hamper.

Hop on down to the Arrowtown Library between 10 am and 4 pm on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday to pick up maps.

The event is free, but there will be a gold coin donation for the Cubs, who are helping run the egg hunt.

This community event is the creation of Apt Design, run by the APBA and sponsored by local businesses.

Change is afoot at Saffron Restaurant and Blue Door as the Arrowtown icons change hands on 1 April.

Arnold The new Dana Griffiths, Brad McWhirter, Dave owners, led by locals Dave and Vicky Arnold from Flying Trestles with Michael Hill, John Watson and Nick Piper, are enthusiastic about the new era but it seems that regulars will still feel at home once they take the reins.

Many of the staff will stay on, with Brad McWhirter, who has been Pete Gawron’s wing man for over 10 years, stepping into the limelight in the Saffron kitchen. Dana Griffiths, one of the longest-serving members of staff, will take over front of house from Mel Hill.

General manager Karen Wake says she ishonoured to be taking the baton and to continue growing Saffron and the Blue Door for the new owners.

Agave, the restaurant at the back of the alleyway, will be closed for a while. Dave says they have exciting plans for the place, but it's a case of 'watch this space' for now.

Dave and Vicky, along with the other shareholders and staff, pay tribute to the history of the Saffron/Blue Door/Agave trio.

'We would like to start by wishing Pete, Mel and their girls all the very best for their times ahead. Right from the early days it has been their excitement and sincerity that has helped to achieve the dining culture experienced now in Arrowtown.'

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sawpit wildings blitzed Anton Schmitz of the Arrowtown Choppers is impressed with the turnout to the community group’s Big Chop on Otago Anniversary Day, with an estimated 100 or so people heading up Sawpit for a picnic and to deal to wilding trees.

‘The community is really engaged about this issue, right down to school kids who not only came and cut trees but are working on school projects as well,’ he says.

The group is well resourced with tools donated by both Mitre 10 and the Weedbusters organisation, and a Facebook page is on the way.

Wednesday evening chops (meet at the bottom of the Bush Creek Track at 6.30 pm) will stop after Easter when evening light will be getting scarce but there will be a few weekend visits over winter. ‘We’d be keen to do another picnic up there as it was such a great family activity!’

For updates go to the Google Group at tinyurl.com/AtownChoppers.

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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 for sale HYUNDAI I30 – SILVER 78,000kms, excellent condition, new tyres, 6 mths WOF & Rego, full service history. Arrowtown. $12,000ono.

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public notices Autumn Festival Volunteers Needed Want to earn nothing but praise but have a heap of fun and give back to your community at the same time? The Arrowtown Autumn Festival is packed with awesome events and we need fantastic, fun-loving helpers. Call or txt Christina Dawson on 021 859 659 for more info.

THE MAKING ROOM – School Holiday Art Workshops for creative kids with Arrowtown ceramic artist and sculptor Fiona Garlick. Wednesdays 19 & 26, Thursdays 20 & 27 April – 10am-12pm $35 per session (including all materials) Bookings essential, spaces limited. Call 021 455 309 fionagarlick@mac.com FREE to place classifieds, email details to: thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

situations vacant Akarua Wines – KITCHEN PORTER fulltime & part-time. We are a new daytime restaurant located near Arrowtown. Looking for hard working, reliable employees with initiative to join our amazing team. Valid work visa required.

Own transport & good english desired. Please email CVs to lydia@akarua-artisan.Nz Arrowtown Hair– HairSenior/Intermediate Stylist or Barber. If you are professional, creative, friendly & enjoy working in a team environment. hello@arrowtownhair.nz 6

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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Traditional Irish Music Sessions Come play a tune, sing a song... or just sit back, listen & enjoy.

Hosted by 3 Irish musicians.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6.30 pm–9.30 pm 51 Buckingham St | 03 442 1860 www.theforkandtap.co.nz 7

stomping by the river Come Saturday 15 April the skate park and pump track will be humming with activity as the Arrowtown Stompdown hits town.

The Stompdown is a skateboard and bike competition for all skill levels and all ages, and organiser Kim Anderson says anyone can give it a go. Every rider will get to throw down in a one-minute run on the skate park and there will be prizes given out throughout the day.

Bikers will also be able to challenge themselves with timed runs at the pump track. ‘Step up and see how fast your laps get!’ says Kim. The Arrowtown Stompdown, brought to you by Boardertown Queenstown and Arrow Bikes and a whole lot of other local sponsors, runs from 1 pm to about 5 pm. Registration opens at 11 am on the day and pre-registration is available from Arrow Bikes in Bush Creek Road and Boardertown at Five Mile.

The Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival are proud to bring you THE GREAT ARROWTOWN PARTY (THE GAP) ON SATURDAY 22 APRIL Dust off the glad rags and get your friends together for a great night of dancing to the talented Hamiltones with a delicious supper by Artisan Catering.

We know you all love a good night out and now it can be even better with the opportunity to win a luxury limousine ride from A Top Cruises Ltd for you and your mates to the party. Check out our Facebook page for details on how to enter www.facebook.com/arrowtownfestival.

Tickets on sale now for The GAP through Eventfinda, see you there!

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upcoming events

april – may

April

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skateboard and bike competition

Arrowtown Stompdown

Arrowtown Skate Park

16–17

Amazing Arrowtown Egg Hunt

20–25

Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival 2017

Pick up maps from Post Office

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Anzac Day

registration from 11 am

Arrowtown

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Athenaeum Hall

Service starts 10.30 am Seated by 10.15 am

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Buckingham Street

Queenstown Film Society

Dorothy Browns 7.30 pm

Opening night of 2017 season

www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz

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Tickets $25 Child $10

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Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm Present Present Present

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your flop-free recipe plum puff pastry tarts 1 packet puff pastry 4 Tbsp sugar ½ tsp cinnamon 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted 3 or 4 medium plums, pitted then cut in half, then cut in thirds lemon zest vincotto or concentrated balsamic vinegar Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Roll out pastry and cut into rectangles 15 x 8 cm.

Place the pastry on the baking tray. Stir sugar and cinnamon until combined in a small bowl.

Brush the pastry with some of the melted butter and sprinkle with some of the cinnamon sugar.

Arrange the plum slices in the middle of the pastry, overlapping a little, making sure to leave about a 1 cm border around the edges.

Brush the plums with the remaining butter and sprinkle with the leftover cinnamon sugar. Grate over a goodish bit of lemon zest followed with a good drizzle of vincotto.

Bake until plums are soft and the pastry is golden. Allow to cool for a few minutes and then enjoy!

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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 Little fingers craft/activity playgroup, Mondays 10-12pm. Gold coin donation. Remarkable Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month, from 11am. All welcome. For all current information/to contact, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket Facebook page.

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