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amenities airport art galleries/studios bus route bus stops camp ground churches golf courses library medical centre info centre / museum parking playgrounds police post office public toilets swimming pool walking tracks

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swimming pool update Steph MacDonald of Arrowtown Swim Club tells us that the survey about the swimming pool got a great response, with 568 people giving their opinions. ‘Out of this we have 98% in support of upgrading the pool, with 2% saying no they would not support it,’ she says. Asked if they would use the pool if it was heated, 4% said they would not and 96% said they would.

Armed with that mandate, Steph and Deb McLeod will be going to the council meeting on 31 May, where they will be given 3 minutes to present the case for a pool upgrade.

serial killers Ever wondered about the real life drama that goes on behind the scenes at a TV drama?

Make your way to Remarkable Theatre’s latest production and you might just find out.

Serial Killers pokes fun at a Shortland Street style hospital soap called Heart of Hearts.

Working from a 'play within the play' premise, it cleverly satirises the lives of a group of TV soap writers and actors, and the industry they all work for.

Writer James Griffin certainly ought to know what goes on at a TV soap, as he has himself written for Shortland Street. He’s also the creator of TV smash hit Outrageous Fortune, its prequel Westside, The Almighty Johnsons and the movie Sione’s Wedding, so expect Serial Killers to be just as fast-paced, sexy and funny – and definitely not one for the kids.

Award-winning director John Goudge has come from Auckland to bring the show together, supported by well-regarded local film maker Scott Kennedy. Multi-talented Arrowtowner Nicole McLean, best known till now for singing and dancing roles in Showbiz Queenstown productions like Chicago and Jesus Christ Superstar, will be playing the dual roles of Simone / Nurse Jane.

Serial Killers will be at the Athenaeum Hall for five nights between 10 and 17 June at 8 pm.

Tickets are $35 ($30 on the Tuesday and Wednesday) from eventfinda.co.nz and the museum. The production is R16.

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otago regional council by-election Voting will begin soon in the ORC Dunstan constituency by-election.

We asked both candidates what they wanted to say to the people of Arrowtown. Here are their responses. ella lawton Our natural environment is our most important asset. It drives our economy through tourism and is the reason many of us live here. The role of Otago Regional Council (ORC) is to promote the sustainable development and enhancement of Otago's resources for future generations. With experience as a Councillor, and as a scientist and educator, I understand the importance of good science, strong strategy, communication and transparency with the community.

Proactive community action is how things get done and I strongly believe ORC needs to support these efforts, particularly on issues of wilding conifers. Volunteer work such as the removal of wildings from Tobins Face carried out by hundreds of volunteers will have made a huge impact.

There needs to also be more resources committed to air quality education and regulation to 4

ensure compliance.

I am a scientist and tertiary educator who is a resident of Wanaka with a strong background in community support and action. After 3½ years as a QLDC councillor I know the issues our area faces. Queenstown Lakes needs representation around the ORC table, and with your support we could make that a reality.

If you have further thoughts or ideas, contact me 021 737 981 or vote4ella@gmail.com gary kelliher There are real issues that will affect the Wakatipu basin in the near future unless there’s strong action from the Otago Regional Council. The magic setting of Arrowtown township is at risk from most of the key activities in the ORC’s jurisdiction, water, air, pests and traffic.

Water quality in the Arrow River and other key streams such as Mill Creek must be maintained and enhanced.The proposed minimum flow for the Arrow River is vital for protecting the river while ensuring secure supply of water for the Arrow scheme that supplies the areas surrounding Arrowtown. It is important a balance between the needs of all is found through

this process.

Arrowtown has one of the region’s highest number of air quality exceedances each winter, mainly due to location. Residents must be warm in their homes and I do not support hard and fast rectification of exceedances. I believe this will improve with education, better use of dry wood, and eventual change to compliant heating appliances.

Where there is a strong community will, I support the drive towards removing wilding pines. If elected I will push for ensuring funding support and a strong voice for these and other key activities.

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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 Tone and strengthen your body with ArrowPilates. Classical Pilates is a full body workout that uses all muscles. Offering private sessions in boutique studio, group classes in community room. Visit arrowpilates.co.nz, email marco@arrowpilates.co.nz or call 027 450 5695

real estate flatmate Room to rent in family home in rural area near Arrowtown. Own bathroom & shower. $260 single or $320 couple. All bills and wifi included. 022 534 1231 Room available in cottage to share with mature lady and small dog. 5min walk to town, clean and tidy, non smoker, pref female. $260 inc power and wifi. Ph 021 127 7477 Single room, $220 plus power, unlimited wifi. 5 minutes walk to town. 021 241 6620 Double room in Arrowtown with ensuite. Share house with two others. Wifi, sky and netflix included. Toasty house with heat pump & pellet fire. Available 1st June. 021 079 6233 to let House for short term rental, June 1st until July 22nd. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Sunny and secluded, suit professional couple or family. $600 per week. Ph or txt 022 303 2738 Downstairs 2 bedroom apartment for rent. 4 Payne Place. 2 bedr share house. Avail this week.

Share power and laundry. More info: 021923553 Xmas holidays in Arrowtown - 3 bedroom, newly renovated house just off the river and loop track, fully fenced with outdoor dining space. Available 17/12 until 15/01. Contact 027 834 5473 wanted Single bedroom flat or unit sought in Arrowtown.

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situations vacant The Arrow – A dream job for an Arrowtown local…We run a modern, boutique 5 suite Hotel, which is beautifully tucked away in a Historic part of Arrowtown. We are looking for a capable, careful, hardworking, dependable adult to join our family business. Your role would be to service and clean the suites after the departure of each of our guests.

The role is well paid and the hours of work are 15-20 hours a week, ideally 10–2pm.

We are reasonably flexible regarding school holiday and the role could be very suitable for a school parent. We will give the right person a supportive working environment, gorgeous surroundings and more than a few laughs.

Please contact us on the following email address rebecca.potez@gmail.com or tim@ thearrow.co.nz telling us who you are, what your experience is and why you would like the job.

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ARROWTOWN BULLS PREMIER GAMES

First team denotes where played. Arrowtown games played at the Queenstown Event Centre

May 27 Arrowtown v Maniototo

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No Games Queens Birthday Weekend Upper Clutha v Arrowtown Arrowtown v Clyde-Earnscleugh Cromwell v Arrowtown Arrowtown v Alexandra Wakatipu v Arrowtown Arrowtown v Matakanui Combined

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arrowtowner earns silver fern This winter Bradley Leydon is heading off on a grand adventure, representing New Zealand at the world rowing junior championships in Lithuania in August. But don’t imagine that it’s been an easy road getting there for the 18-year-old local lad, who attended Arrowtown Montessori then Arrowtown Primary before going to John McGlashan College in Dunedin.

Bradley first gave rowing a go at McGlashan just three years ago, and he didn’t have a lot of success at first. After a nasty rugby injury he started to train more seriously and placed at club and school regattas, but it wasn’t until 2016 that he gained his first Maadi Cup medals, including a bronze in the U17 single. This kick-started Bradley and he set out with ruthless determination to really make his mark at Maadi 2017.

Over the summer break Jock Jolly invited Bradley to row in the Wakatipu Rowing Club men’s quad, which forced him to row up to match the other men in the boat, and with this crew Bradley won bronze at the NZ Nationals. Along the way he learned some valuable new techniques from Jock.

In March at the Maadi Cup Bradley worked his way steadily through the heats of the U18 Single. In the final he aimed to start strong, get in front and stay in front, and the strategy worked. Goal number 1 ticked off. The win got him to the NZ juniors trials. Goal number 2 ticked off. After an intense week trialling at Karapiro he was named as a member of the NZ juniors team to attend the world championships in Lithuania rowing the single scull. Goal number 3 ticked off.

Mum Jil says Bradley is very proud of his achievement, particularly the opportunity to wear the silver fern. ‘It’s every schoolboy’s dream.’

Bradley will miss the rest of the school term as he goes up to Cambridge for 6 weeks’ training. He will then train in Bulgaria for two weeks before heading to Lithuania for the world championships.

Of course all this travel and training doesn’t come cheap and Bradley’s family are fundraising for him with a quiz night on Saturday 17 June at the Arrowtown Golf Club. You can find out more about this and follow Bradley’s progress on facebook.com/BradleyLeydon.

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upcoming events

may – june

May

until 25 June

Wakatipu High School present

Showing Off

Lakes District Museum 8.30 am–5 pm

June

10–17 17 29

Serial Killers

by James Griffin

Quiz Night Fundraiser

Get Bradley to the World Junior Rowing Champs Arrowtown Preschool fundraising event

Matariki Night Celebration

Athenaeum Hall

Tickets $30-$35 from Eventfinda or Lakes District Museum

Arrowtown Golf Club 7–11 pm Library Green 5.30–7.30 pm

free to place upcoming events – email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

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your flop-free recipe quince, apple and boysenberry crumble 800 g quinces, peeled, cored and chopped 2 lemons, juice and zest 400 g apples, peeled, cored and chopped 200 g boyseberries (fresh or frozen) 4 Tbsp of your favourite honey (or maple syrup) crumble topping ⅔ cup rolled oats ⅔ cup almonds, roughly chopped ⅔ cup walnuts, roughly chopped ¼ cup coconut threads 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon ½ cup soft brown sugar 50 g butter, cut into chunks Preheat oven to 180°C. Place the quinces, lemon zest and juice and a small amount of water in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes until tender. Add the apple halfway through. When the fruit is tender and excess liquid evaporated add the boysenberries then stir in the honey to taste.

Mix all the crumble ingredients together and rub between your fingers until the mixtures becomes like breadcrumbs.

Transfer the fruit mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the crumble mixture over the top. Bake for 20–30 minutes or until the top is bubbling and becoming golden brown.

Serve with thick yoghurt or ice cream. This is one the family is sure to 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 ArrowPilates 22b Daveys Place 027 450 5695 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 retail Off the Wall Gallery 18 Buckingham St 03 442 0890 12

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 taxis Green Cabs Arrowtown

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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 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 Pavilion at Lake Hayes.

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. 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) / Tue(9 holes) &Thurs(ladies). Ph the golf shop for more info.

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 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.

Little Yogis 027 866 7681 Children's yoga ages 4-18. Contact Niki littleyogisqt@gmail.com or call for more info.

Lakes Theatre Arts Dance classes aged 3-Adults. Modern/Jazz, Tap, Contemporary & Ballet Basics. Currently based at Lake Hayes Pavilion.

Contact info@LakesTheatreArts.com 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 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.

Queenstown Film Society World cinema, documentaries, classic film.

Tuesdays 8.15pm from 2 May at Dorothy Browns. www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz 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