Edition 123

your local event guide & directory 8 – 21 June 2017

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Book your ticket at The Fork And Tap | Phone 03 442 1860 Book your ticket at The Fork And Tap | Phone 03 442 1860

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pink ribbon breakfast The Arrowtown Business Women's Group Pink Ribbon Breakfast had a great turn out. Jane and the team at Provisions served up breakfast canapés and pink bubbles.

Provisions made up four hampers, Chard Farm supplied a trio of Pinot Noir, and Back Country a gorgeous cashmere/merino scarf to be raffled off. The breakfast raised $286 and the raffles $280.

The grand total so far is $726, and it’s not too late to donate at tinyurl. com/AtownPink.

adventurous arrowtowners Five Arrowtown 13-year-olds made an epic journey as they took on the Scouts Explorer Challenge Award over Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Amelia Peasey, Amber Jarvis, Michaela McLister, Marigold Kunath and Annabelle Ferguson started at Jack Reid Park on Friday, then travelled to Glenorchy and back by foot, bus, gondola, car and mountain bike. They camped at Lake Hayes and Glenorchy, walked up to the Invincible Mine, mountain-biked to the Arrowtown bakery for a pie and finished up at Jack Reid Park on Monday afternoon.

The award required that they travel at least 150 km using at least three different modes of transport. It also required that they live up to the Scout motto of ‘Be prepared', as they had to do their own route planning, risk assessments, budgeting, meal planning and gear lists. All five are experienced trampers and things like deciding what to take, camp cooking and navigation were less a challenge and more an opportunity to put into practice what they’ve learned through Scouts – but finding out how much hard work and good communication goes into planning a trip from go to whoa was certainly a learning experience.

The girls made sure to write into their itinerary a departure from the normal back-to-basics Scout Camp style – on the Saturday they took the gondola up to lunch at Skyline to celebrate Marigold’s 13th birthday. But it seems one of the biggest highlights of the trip was actually rescuing a sheep that was stuck in a fence along the Rees Valley Road!

The girls weren’t entirely on their own for their grand adventure. Mum Jane Peasey offers huge thanks to Juliet Pope, who was their adult ‘shadow party’ and made sure everything went to plan.

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councillor comment From Arrowtown councillor Scott Stevens:

Arrowtown was mentioned 268 times in the 1264 pages of submissions to the QLDC 2017–18 Annual Plan. Thank you to everyone who cares enough about our town to put your thoughts forward. The most controversial topic was the plan to permanently chlorinate the Arrowtown water supply as is done in Queenstown. However, unlike Queenstown that takes its water from an unsecured source (the lake), Arrowtown has good quality source water at our bore and a UV treatment system. Our problems only really begin once the water enters the pipe network.

Unfortunately, we are the victims of generations of weekend plumbers who have been making unconsented

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connections to our water and sewer network since the time we moved to a reticulated system. Although I do not support permanent chlorination as a bandaid response, the fact remains we do not have a secure network and it is council's responsibility to provide safe drinking water for our communities. I do therefore support chlorination if it provides safe drinking water.

On 23 June, the council will vote whether to adopt the recommendations in the Annual Plan including funding chlorination. Regardless of that outcome, the reality is Arrowtown can expect chlorination to continue on a temporary basis at the very least. The ultimate goal is to secure our network and address its weaknesses. This costs money and will take time. As your representative you can be assured this is a focus of attention of the council.

PIZZA & PINOT SPECIAL The perfect Aprés Ski

Join us by the roaring fire at the Hole In One Café during the month of June. Soak up the cosy atmosphere and enjoy one gourmet pizza with two glasses of Central Otago Pinot Noir. Mention the ‘Pizza & Pinot Offer’ on arrival to redeem this special.

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Hole In One Café Millbrook Resort, 1124 Malaghans Road, Arrowtown 9371 T: +64 (0)3 441 7006 | 0800 800 604 E: front.desk@millbrook.co.nz Offer valid from 01 – 30 June 2017.

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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 FOUND – Red and Black Giant XTC, bike, small (large childs), left at the Arrowtown Police Station, may have been missing for a few weeks.

Phone Qtn Police 03 441 1600.

real estate

situations vacant Night n Day –EXPERIENCE ARROWTOWN SHOP ASSISTANT 15-25 HRS P/W. Apply within Arrowtown Night n Day arrowtown@nightnday.co.nz Arrowtown Tourist shop – Salesperson needed, appx 30-40 hours per week, weekdays.

Previous experience would be an advantage but full training will be given to the right applicant.

Please call 027 5609 760 Pawsome Dog Walks is Queenstown’s fully licensed, certified, insured, registered and hassle free professional dog walking business.

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ARROWTOWN BULLS PREMIER GAMES

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

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June 17 Clyde-Earnscleugh June 24 Cromwell v Arrowtown July 1 Arrowtown v Alexandra July 8 Wakatipu v Arrowtown July 6

v 15 Arrowtown Matakanui Combined

ALCOHOL AND FOOD CATERING Planning a party wedding or function?

32 ADAMSON DRIVE, ARROWTOWN Call Brendon 021 671 000

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Passport photos now available Printed or digital Like us on Facebook to keep up to date with health promotions, special offers and be in to win some great prizes Open 7 days 8:30am - 6pm info@arrowtownpharmacy.co.nz 03 442 0975

Montessori education for children up to 6 years old

Contact us today!

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RAY WHITE LANDLORD EVENT 5.30pm, Wednesday, 5 July 2017 Arrowtown Golf Club Join us for an evening of free information, advice and resources to help you navigate through the many recent changes to our tenancy landscape.

Book your spot today email emma_wilson@raywhite.com Ray White Arrowtown Newman Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed REAA 2008

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going hard on soft plastic Arrowtown residents have proved their commitment to the environment by enthusiastically embracing soft plastic recycling at the Four Square. The shop is part of the Love NZ programme, which allows the recycling of items like supermarket bags, bread bags and frozen vegetable wrappers that aren’t accepted by the council’s programme.

Four Square co-owner Brendon ColmoreWilliams says, ‘We are proud to be involved with this recycling project. Arrowtowners are absolutely fantastic at recycling.’ Two large green bags are filled up every week, and they are collected on a Friday by Smart Environmental. ‘That’s a considerable amount to keep out of the landfills and we all know it takes a long time for plastic bags to break down.’

The packaging is shipped to Melbourne, where it is transformed into bollards, speed bumps, decking and furniture.

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upcoming events

june

June

until 25 June

Wakatipu High School present

Showing Off

Lakes District Museum 8.30 am–5 pm

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Plunket Trash n Treasure

Athenaeum Hall 10 am–1 pm

Serial Killers

Athenaeum Hall

10–17 17 29

by James Griffin

Gold coin entry

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

Quiz Night Fundraiser

Arrowtown Golf Club 7–11 pm

Arrowtown Preschool fundraising event

Library Green 5.30–7.30 pm

Get Bradley to the World Junior Rowing Champs

Matariki Night Celebration

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

students show off The latest exhibition at the museum art gallery, Showing Off, is a vivid demonstration of the artistic talent of the Wakatipu’s teenagers. To judge by the standard of the work, it’s hard to believe all the artists are between 14 and 18.

The exhibition is a collection of painting, design, and photography from the highest achieving art students at Wakatipu High School in 2016.

The students devised and worked on themes throughout the year and then were asked to select their two best pieces for the exhibition.

Each of the artists provided a brief explanation of their work.

The works were judged by local artists Paul Green, Che McPherson and Simon Morrison-Deaker. At the awards ceremony the judges, after stressing the difficulty of picking winners from such high-calibre entries, chose Charlie Hotop (design), Athena Cruz (photography) and Lily Gamson (painting). The overall winner was Angela Santos.

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your flop-free recipe roast tomato soup Serves 4–6 1 kg tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 red onions, roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger 1 red chilli, finely diced 400 g tin chopped tomatoes 400 g tin coconut milk 250 ml chicken stock 2 tsp brown sugar salt and freshly ground black pepper good handful of pumpkin and sunflower seeds, toasted ½ cup Greek yoghurt Preheat oven to 170°C. Toss the fresh tomatoes, onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon of oil and place on a baking tray. Put in oven for 40 minutes or until completely soft.

In a large pot heat the other tablespoon of oil and add the ginger and chilli, cooking for a minute to release flavours. Add the roasted tomatoes and onions along with the tinned tomatoes, coconut milk, stock and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer for 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before blending to a smooth mixture with a handheld blender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Garnish with toasted seed mixture and yoghurt and serve with warm toasted bread on the side.

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Time to make projects for Christmas.

Advent calendars & stockings now in store.

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

Arrowtown Garage

Winter Servicing,

Anti-Freeze checks, Tyres, Batteries, & Snow chains. all your winter motoring needs in the heart of arrowtown Phone 03 442 0807 www.arrowtowngarage.nz

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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