Edition 139

your local event guide & directory 1 – 14 February 2018

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be safe in the water With all the hot weather – and with Lake Hayes not such an appealing destination – lately the Arrow River has been the place to cool down with a splash in the water.

A word of warning, however. Water levels have been very low and swimming holes that were deep last year are not so deep this year.

Be sure to check the water before you jump in!

freedom camping changes Local residents have been increasingly vocal lately about the problems caused by freedom camping in the Wakatipu. Lake Hayes has been a lightning rod for the debate, with families feeling they have lost their favourite swimming spot to hundreds of tourists who dominate the reserve. Some of them wash their dishes – and their bodies – in the lake and go to the toilet in the bushes.

Arrowtown graphic designer Melissa Hinves is one of those speaking out. ‘I've had enough of the abuse of a local reserve. It stinks when we try to go there with kids,’ she says. ‘I’d say more than half of locals I have talked to over the holiday period have said they have chosen not to go to Lake Hayes as it is so revolting. These are locals who have regularly used Lake Hayes reserve for many, many years.’

Queenstown Lakes District Council is well aware of the problem, and last week Mayor Jim Boult, who lives next to Lake Hayes himself, announced that the reserve will close to overnight campers. ‘About time,’ says Melissa. ‘Freedom camping is a privilege and one that should be used with respect for the environment you are in.’

Campaigners like Justine Farquharson, who started a petition that has attracted thousands of signatures, believe that banning freedom camping from some reserves only shifts the problem elsewhere, and that the answer lies in changing the culture of freedom camping.

QLDC says that freedom camping will not be banned throughout the district, and has asked the community for other ideas on how to deal with the issue. ‘We’re genuinely looking for community-led solutions as part of this discussion, and they will be considered as part of our long term review,’ says Jim Boult. ‘All reasonable options are on the table and I’d encourage anyone with an interest to take the time to leave their thoughts online.’

You can find in QLDC’s Freedom Camping Changes survey at qldc.govt.nz.

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arrowtown village association news Welcome to what will be a regular column supplied by the Arrowtown Village Association, the voice of the Arrowtown community.

Next time we will introduce the AVA and what we do, but for this edition we will start with a couple of important notices. water restrictions First of all, a big thank-you to all of you for keeping water usage low during the dry spell – and a reminder that the following Queenstown Lakes District Council water restrictions apply until further notice: • No irrigation between midday and midnight • Sprinklers and irrigators with timers fitted may be used for 30 minutes between midnight and 6 am • Hand-held hoses may be used between 6 am and midday, provided they are held at all times Notice of the lifting of restrictions will be posted on the Arrowtown Village Association Facebook page. wilding trees meeting Our second message is an important update regarding wilding tree control in the hills surrounding our beautiful village. We invite all interested members of the community to an evening outlining the work of the Arrowtown Wilding Group, to be held at the Athenaeum Hall on Monday 12 February at 8 pm. Under discussion will be: • Current status of the Arrowtown Wilding Strategy outlined at the August public meeting • Overview of the management plan aligned with the strategy • Funding • Timing of upcoming tree removal work on Tobins Face • QLDC update on Coronet Forest harvest We encourage you to come along to discuss these critical issues! chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz 4

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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 Picnic table. Four seat folding model that folds within itself. Has handle for carrying. Very easy to unfold. Colour blue. Collect Arrowtown, $25. Ph 409 8688 Morrisson electric lawnmower c/w catcher.

1400w model. Approx 6 years old and goes well. Cable will be required. Must go so selling cheap at $45. Collect Arrowtown. Ph 409 8688 Ladies Avanti bike. Has shimano 15 speed gears, mudguards, basket on front, stand, etc quite old but hardly used and in excellent condition. $140. Ph 409 8688

flatmates Short term: Double room in Arrowtown. $300/ week. Available from 8th Feb, all bills included.

Contact for more details. Tim 021 126 8310 to let House – Cotter Ave. 3bd/r, 2.5 bth/r. Sunny, spacious, modern, db glazing, db garage, great views, fully furnished. $700pw. Available early Feb, open day 27th Jan. Ph 021 959 277 Lovely home in Arrowtown Furnished $685 pw 3 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms available 19/02/18 Ph 021 161 0981 or view www.qtpm.co.nz wanted Accom Wanted – Mature, friendly, social, working fulltime, looking for long term. $200-220pw 022 051 7824 FREE to place classifieds, email details to: thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

Summer Live Music sessions

Saturday 3 February – Milly Bea Stunning solo vocals & guitar

Sunday 4 February – Cole groove, funk & soul

Sunday 11 February – Saelyn Guy blues, reggae, soul to jazz - winner of numerous music awards

EVERY SUNDAY IN SUMMER 4-7 pm 51 Buckingham St | 03 442 1860 www.theforkandtap.co.nz 6

situations vacant Arrow Thai Food requires a front of house.

Full time position with immediate start.

Experience and long term preferred. Please call in with your CV or email jch@orcon.net.nz The Fork and Tap Our vibrant & iconic gastro/ craft beer pub in heart of Arrowtown requires: 2 X KITCHEN HAND FULL-TIME Job includes food prep, opening/closing kitchen and dish washing. BARTENDER FULL-TIME TIMEExperience and/or Manager’s Certificate would be a ideal but not essential. Send your CV/cover letter to: hello@theforkandtap.co.nz Provisions of Arrowtown – KITCHENHAND Flexible hours weekdays only. Could suit local mother or someone working evening shifts 10 am–3 pm Monday-Friday for Feb & March only in busy Arrowtown cafe. Call Barb Tel: 03 4420714 Send email with CV to:Info@provisionscafe.co.nz

Arrowtown Photography Competition

New, exciting categories: Landscape; Nature and Macro; Activities and People; Arrowtown Heritage; and Under 15.

Over $1000 in prizes to be won.

Entries, T & C – www.arrowtown.com

public notices Come and play Social Bowls on our new green at the Arrowtown Bowling Club Starting 13th Feb. 6pm sharp. Make up a team of 3.

Sausage sizzle provided. Contact Russell Heckler, 03 442 0204, 027 284 8814.

Local Volunteers Needed: we’re looking for motivated volunteers for our very successful Arrowtown Farmers Market.

Come join our friendly, community-oriented group & have some fun! Please email info@ arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz for more info.

snap and win Arrowtown’s annual photography competition is on again for 2018, in a slightly tweaked format. New for 2018, there are categories as follows: • Landscape – must be recognisably of the Arrowtown area • Activities and people – eg people having fun in the river, the Autumn Festival, a commercial activity or even a portrait of a local • Nature and macro – plants or animals and pets in our area • Arrowtown heritage – eg historic buildings and artefacts • Junior section (under 15 years) for each of the above categories The best photo overall will be awarded the distinctive trophy created by the Jade and Opal Factory, and the Harvey Norman Photo Centre will present prizes to the value of $800.

A selection of the best 15 photos will be on display in the foyer of the museum during the Autumn Festival.

Entries close 30 March 2018. More information at arrowtown.com, any questions to info@arrowtown.com 7

flora and sean

ARROWTOWN PRESCHOOL COTTER AVE AND DURHAM ST Half day and longer day places for babies and children 12 months – 5 years Innovative programmes including popular weekly nature based programmes for 3 -5 year olds Consistent and qualified teaching staff Please phone

03 442 0172 or 03 442 1416 or email admin@arrowtownpreschool.co.nz for more information or to arrange a visit.

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upcoming events

february – march

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Flora Knight and Sean Donald

9 Feb– 11 Mar

by photographer Carlos Biggemann

carlosbiggemannphotography.com

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Wilding Trees Meeting

more info @ arrowtownvillage.co.nz

Carnaval de Oruro

Blue Door 8.30 pm Lakes District Museum

Athenaeum Hall – 8 pm

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New Zealand Open Golf

ISPS Handa

The Hills and Millbrook Resort

8–12

Antique and Collectables Fair

Athenaeum Hall

Motatapu

Finish at Wilcox Green

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premier.ticketek.co.nz

10 am – 5 pm

www.motatapu.com

old-time country music Musicians Flora Knight and Sean Donald have dedicated their young careers to gathering songs, tunes and stories from small communities around the world. And soon they will share their traditional country music, from ragtime fiddle tunes to mournful country classics, at an Arrowtown gig.

Fiddle player and singer Flora (the Eastern, the Lonesome Pine Specials) was raised in New Zealand, while singer and guitar picker Sean (the All Day Breakfast Stringband) was raised in Canada. Their music has been plucked from a time when music and dancing at the local hall was all there was in the way of entertainment in rural communities. When the men would ask women to dance, and people shared stories amongst themselves.

Flora and Sean will be playing the Blue Door on Thursday 1 February at 8.30 pm. Admission is free, thanks to Creative Queenstown and Arts on Tour New Zealand.

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your flop-free recipe plum frosé

1 cup water ½ cup caster sugar few fresh sprigs mint 10 plums 2 cups rosé wine (or lemonade) ice cubes Bring water to the boil. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Muddle mint leaves and add to the mixture.

Pop the plums in whole and bring back to a gentle boil.

When the plums are soft, add the rosé and stir. Remove from heat and strain mixture to remove stones. Allow to cool.

Put the ice cubes in a blender along with the cooled frosé mixture. Blend until the ice is well combined. Turn mixture out onto a tray with sides and pop into the freezer until the frosé has thickened and is starting to freeze.

Turn the mixture out into chilled glasses and pop a straw or spoon in and enjoy a refreshing cooling treat.

To make a child friendly version just replace the wine with some lemonade.

Makes 3–4 servings 10

Open every day from 8.30 am for

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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 Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave & Durham St 03 442 1416 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 Scouts Want to know more about the Arrowtown Scout group? We are catering for Boys and Girls aged 6-17years. Email Sharon. cartman@gmail.com for more information.

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.

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 7.30 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 Queenstown Embroiderers Meets every Weds at The Stitching Post Buckingham St, from 10 am onwards. We work on our projects, share ideas & enjoy good company. Anyone interested in joining us is most welcome to call in & 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 FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 13