Edition 133

your local event guide & directory 26 October – 8 November 2017

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Find us on facebook

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25 Ramshaw Lane

03 409 8946

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fire brigade fireworks The Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade will be having their annual fireworks night on Saturday 4 November at Wilcox Green (on Nairn St).

This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with fireworks sponsored by both the brigade and local businesses. The show will start at about 9 pm but get there early to enjoy a hot drink from Espresso2Go, who will be donating 10% of their takings on the night, and an ice cream from Mr Whippy. With a big turnout expected, CFO Murray Forward asks people to walk there if possible.

fan-tan takes off Arrowtown’s newest eatery, Fan-Tan Kitchen & Bar, took off like a rocket last week, says co-owner Sir Michael Hill – and he’s drawn a cartoon to mark the occasion.

Dave Arnold, another co-owner and the driving force behind the venture, says the opening celebrations were ‘amazing’. On Wednesday the restaurant welcomed 100 businesses from the Chamber of Commerce, and the following night over 300 made it to the official opening. The action continued into the weekend as locals took advantage of opening deals and entertainment.

‘Everyone I spoke to was so complimentary and loved the look and feel of Fan-Tan,’ Dave says. ‘We’re still making tweaks and changes from feedback as we’ve gone out of our way to find out what people think and the experience they’ve had whilst they’ve visited.’

Dave is grateful to friends, family, tradesmen, businesses and local residents for their support.

‘Our staff have also gone above and beyond to make the launch of Fan-Tan so successful, so a big thank-you to them and everyone for making the launch of Fan-Tan truly awesome.’

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councillor comment From Arrowtown councillor Scott Stevens: ramshaw lane car park It's all systems go on the Ramshaw Lane car park as council contractors race to have the new layout open by the beginning of December. With the existing trees removed, the space is looking rather industrial at the moment but with garden and tree planting part of the renewal program I am confident we will end up with a great Arrowtown solution to our current parking woes. Note the use of the word ‘current’ as all predictions are Arrowtown's popularity as a visitor destination will continue to grow. looking ahead Those who were involved in the Arrowtown Shaping Our Future forum will know we cannot sustain such a growth in vehicle numbers to our village and we have no appetite for cutting out more and more river reserve. So where to next? Unless autonomous cars become the norm we will need park and ride facilities on the edge of town. Maybe Millbrook Corner or Arrow Junction? Food for thought and anyone with bright ideas on the future of Arrowtown are encouraged to get involved with our Arrowtown Village Association and Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association.

If there's one thing being your Arrowtown councillor has taught me, it’s the passion Arrowtowners have for their corner of the Wakatipu – from predator and wilding tree control to air and water quality, town planning and heritage restoration. Keeping your thoughts and positive energy bottled up inside helps nobody and Arrowtown is much better for the contributions of our community.

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classifieds Creating stronger bodies with ArrowPilates.

Enjoy classical Pilates that is Stretch with Strength and Control. Private sessions on all the Pilates apparatus (Gratz) in boutique studio. Mat classes in Community Room.

Visit arrowpilates.co.nz or call 027 450 5695 for sale 2010 Suzuki Swift 1300 XG Silver, Excellent Condition, Heated seats, Air Con, Tinted windows, 163000 km's $6000 ono Phone 021 269 2511

real estate holiday home Xmas In Arrowtown – House avail from 22–28 Dec. Central to cafes, walks, river.

Fenced & private. Sleeps 8 max. 027 826 1577 Local couple looking for...Approx. 50m2 rural land for low-cost, short-term living plan involving erecting a semi permanent tent or yurt. Open to flexible terms with both rent and design parameters. Please contact Nick at 027 957 2539.

situations vacant Arrow Thai Food in Arrowtown is looking for front of house staff. Part time, 15 - 20 hours per week, mainly evening work. Could lead to full time work during summer. Experience in hospitality strongly preferred. Must be available to work weekends. Most suitable for applicants to be living in Arrowtown. Please call in with your CV to 27 Ramshaw Lane.

Mantra Restaurant Arrowtown – Part-Time Wait Staff & Kitchenhand Wanted • Starting mid-October for the summer season • Evening work only • Well presented individual • Legally entitled to work in NZ • Hospitality/Restaurant experience • Excellent customer service & english communication skills • Attention to detail & quality of work Please email CV to aftaab.sandhu@hotmail.com 6

public notices Arrowtown Golf Club AGM – Thursday 26 October 7.30 pm at Club House.

"Getting the Most From Your Smartphone” Smartphone Classes for Seniors over 5 weeks. Sponsored by AVA Wed 1 Nov – Thurs 30 Nov Wed 10am12pm or Thurs 7-9pm Gold coin donation.

Email treasurer@arrowtownvillage.nz by Friday 27 October.

Want to be part of this year’s Air NZ Queenstown Marathon on Saturday 18 November, but not running? Join the volunteer team! From athlete registration, to aid stations and finish line assistants, there are hundreds of great volunteer positions available. To get involved, head online & register: www. queenstown-marathon.co.nz/volunteer FREE to place classifieds, email details to: thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

There is still time to finish those projects half done in time for Christmas!

Come to our

PHD Day Saturday 18 November 10am – 4pm Open 9am – 6pm everyday 25 Buckingham St www.thestitchingpost.co.nz

Come & challenge your taste buds

4 awesome Garage Project beers on tap Chilli Choc Lager

Maize, Habanero Chilli, Rose Water & Melon Lager Dark Lager Aged In Tequila Barrels Hazy, Hoppy, Tropical Fruits IPA 51 Buckingham St | 03 442 1860 www.theforkandtap.co.nz

Feast Your Contemporary Japanese cuisine, relaxed atmosphere, breathtaking scenery.

Open daily from 5pm until late

BOOK A TABLE TODAY

T: +64 (0)3 441 7070 E: kobe@millbrook.co.nz

Kobe Cuisine Millbrook Resort, 1124 Malaghans Road, Arrowtown 9371 T: +64 (0)3 441 7070 E: kobe@millbrook.co.nz

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arrowtowners on stage and off A whole posse of talented Arrowtown residents will tackle ABBA’s hits in the latest high-energy production from Showbiz Queenstown, Mamma Mia!.

Nicole McLean took a 20-year hiatus from performing before bursting back into action as Velma Kelly in Chicago in 2013, and hasn’t looked back. She plays the outrageous flirt Tanya, and it’s the latest in a run of ‘strong sassy women’, roles that Nicole says she is drawn to.

Justin Abbiss took an even longer break from the stage – 32 years – before playing Rooster in Annie last year. He says Showbiz Queenstown has been a revelation: ‘terrific folk, outstanding talent and boatloads of passion’. He has the role of Bill, one of the potential dads.

Wakatipu High School student Hugh Taylor, who won Best Male Lead Actor in a Musical at the Otago-Southland Theatre Awards for his performance in the school's Catch Me If You Can, tackles groomsman Eddie. Other Arrowtowners in the ensemble are Becky Reid, Sienna Strachan, Tristan Taquet, Vanessa Woodward and Suzy Diamond.

Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Arrowtown’s Hilary Finnie is production manager. She has been involved with more than 30 Showbiz Queenstown productions – generally doing publicity – starting with Godspell in 1990.

Stand-out shows for Hilary were Cabaret, Chess, Les Miserables and Chicago with their professional production values. ‘Doug Kamo, our director for Mamma Mia! directed both Chess and Les Miserables, so audiences should expect an amazing show of similar calibre,’ she says.

Mamma Mia! runs from 8 to 11 November at the Queenstown Events Centre (tickets from eventfinda.co.nz).

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upcoming events

october – november

October

13–31

45º of Separation

Lakes District Muesum

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Arrowtown Village Association

Arrowtown Community Rooms

Local artists run workshops

www.eventfinda.co.nz

Creepy Carnival

Remarkable Sweet Shop

AGM and public meeting Spring Arts Festival

27–29 31

Carnival games and fancy dress competitions

8.30 am–5.30 pm Free

AGM 7 pm, public meeting 7.30 pm

Arrowtown 4–7 pm

November

from your smartphone 1–30 Get the most Classes for seniors 4 4

Arrowtown Preschool Trolley Derby

Museum – gold coin donation Weds 7–9 pm or Thurs 10–12 am treasurer@arrowtownvillage.nz

10 am–3 pm

A day of racing and entertainment

www.arrowtownpreschool.co.nz

Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade

Wilcox Green about 9 pm

Fireworks

Gnomes and Gardens

Free, donations welcomed

Athenaeum Hall

10–11

Musical play performed by Drama Queenstown

6.30 pm Friday, 11 am Saturday www.eventfinda.co.nz

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Air NZ Queenstown Marathon

Millbrook Resort from 7.30 am

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Boutique Christmas Market Day

Arrowtown Plunket

Athenaeum Hall 10–4 pm

www.queenstown-marathon.co.nz

Gold coin entry

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

smartphone classes The Arrowtown Village Association is sponsoring smartphone classes for seniors over November at the museum. There’s been a great take-up but there are still a few spaces on Thursdays from 10 am till noon. If you're keen, please email treasurer@arrowtownvillage.nz to book your place by 27 October.

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your flop-free recipe pulled pomegranate & mint lamb

glaze 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 Tbsp pomegranate molasses 2 Tbsp oil juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp ground cumin lamb 1 large onion, thickly sliced 2 kg Quality Mark leg of lamb to serve 1 Tbsp soft butter and 1 Tbsp flour mixed to a paste 1 pomegranate, seeds removed ½ cup picked mint leaves, shredded Preheat the oven to 160°C. To make glaze, mix ingredients together in a small bowl.

To make lamb, place the onion in the base of a non-metallic or enamel roasting dish and sit lamb on top. Pour glaze over then pour 200 ml water around lamb. Cover and slow-cook in oven for 3½ hours.

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Remove cover and continue cooking lamb for a further 30 minutes until the meat is almost falling off the bone.

To serve, place lamb on a warm serving platter and cover loosely with foil and a clean tea towel.

Strain cooking juices into a saucepan and skim away any fat with a large spoon. Boil to reduce the sauce, then whisk in the thickening paste.

Cook until sauce is syrupy and taste. If tart, add salt to balance flavour, then pour into a sauce jug. Remove cover from lamb and scatter over pomegranate seeds and fresh mint.

Serves 8–10

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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 circus Arrowtown Kids Circus Arrowtown School Hall 022 017 2046 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 Queenstown Physiotherapy Arrowtown Medical Centre 03 441 0580 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 03 442 0807 12

plumbers Bob Dennison Plumbing Limited PO Box 191, Arrowtown 027 442 1051 retail Off the Wall Gallery 18 Buckingham St 03 442 0890 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 taxis Green Cabs Arrowtown 0800 464 7336

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 021 947 837 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 Kids Art Club 022 364 1127 Every Weds 3.30-5 pm. 7yrs–15yrs welcome!

Call Lisa Duncan BA Hons /Dip teach on 022 364 1127/email:youngpicassos@hotmail.com Arrowtown Kids Circus 022 017 2046 Classes include silks, trapeze, tumbling and pyramids.Thursdays 5.30-7pm. Kids 6-13yrs.

Contact: abigail20@gmail.com 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.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 Last few weeks to enrol with Lakes Theatre Arts 5 & under dance class – 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 Petanque Sundays 3 pm, Library Green. All welcome!

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.

Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785 Arrowtown Hall, 3rd Sunday each month at 2 pm. 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 Making Room 021 455 309 Spaces still available in Little Makers Thursdays 3.30 - 4.30pm (ages 5 -7yrs) Call Fiona Garlick 021 455 309 or email fionagarlick@mac.com 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:Lucia Dore 027 755 1170 13