Edition 145

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Autumn Festival Art Exhibition Lakes District Museum & Gallery, Arrowtown April 20ON - MayUNTIL 20, 2018 MAY 20 EXHIBITION

feehly hill goes native Arrowtown’s little hill will be a bit greener after a huge volunteer effort on Saturday.

Jo Smith of Wakatipu Reforestation Trust says that 61 volunteers planted 750 native trees and shrubs, including totara, kowhai, coprosma and olearia.

‘Volunteers mean everything to us,’ says Jo, ‘and it was great to see such a diverse crowd from all age groups, including the Scouts.’

The reclamation of Feehly Hill from weeds and exotic scrub is a long-term project that has been going for the best part of a decade and will continue for some time yet. The next community planting days will be in spring.

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waterfall park development Change is in the air at Waterfall Park, where local developers Winton have applied for resource consent for a big new development.

Having failed in 2016 to get approval for a special housing area there, the team behind Bridesdale Farm, Hanley Farm and Lake’s Edge are now looking to transform the beauty spot with visitor accommodation, restaurants, a day spa and wellness retreat, and event spaces. Images released by Winton show a string of four-storey building in the valley beside the creek and a small open-air chapel by the waterfall, as well as two-storey buildings and the old farmhouse.

The buildings would be hidden from the main road. Waterways, flora and fauna are also earmarked for restoration with improved access for the public.

According to a media release, ‘at the heart of the development will be the protection and restoration of the character and history rich heritage site’. A cluster of original stone farm buildings will be refurbished to provide a ‘unique dining experience’ as well as a cycle rental facility.

Oliver Leighs, general manager of Winton, says, ‘We are committed to not only helping fulfil the demands on the accommodation, meeting and events sectors in the area, but also the heritage and environmental wellbeing of Waterfall Park – especially the ecologically important Mill Creek. We have been working hard to ensure that improvements are made to water quality and to protect and provide a habitat for our fish species and aquatic communities to thrive.’

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arrowtown village association news The Arrowtown Village Association has recently been selected by the Shaping Our Future committee to become guardians of the final Shaping Our Future Arrowtown Community Visioning report.

This document, which was compiled with extensive Arrowtown community input, is a great blueprint for our village and we are excited to have been offered this role. It allows us to make recommendations to decision makers in a structured, community-driven way. We will refer to the document often as we consult and inform you, our community, on matters of interest.

The four pillars that make up the report are HERITAGE – CHARACTER – COMMUNITY – ENVIRONMENT chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz 4

The key report vision for Arrowtown is A vibrant, diverse community that is pro-active in managing its future in a way that values and sustainably protects its heritage, character, lifestyle and the natural environment Already aspects of this report can be seen coming to fruition, such as: • Commencement of wilding tree removal currently occurring on the south end of Tobins Face • The improved bus service, and the opportunity provided to the AVA to provide community feedback We encourage you to view the full report and its recommendations via tinyurl. com/Shaping-Atown. join - it’s free!

To be fully representative of residents we need to know what you think, so become a member of the AVA, get involved and be heard. The greater our membership, the greater our voice.

You can join up by providing your name and email address to tinyurl. com/AtownNews

@arrowtownvillage on Facebook

Trading hours for May/June Open 6 days – Closed Tuesdays Open for dinner on Fridays only

BOOKING ARE RECOMMENDED 03 409 8378

FOR MORE INFO EMAIL alberto.lucia@terramiaarrowtown.co.nz

film society booming Coming off a hugely successful 2017 season, with more members than ever before, Queenstown Film Society has launched its 2018 programme and it’s looking like another vintage year.

The community group for film fans will be showing 20 exceptional films on Tuesday evenings over winter at Dorothy Browns. Society president Alison Dench says, ’This year’s programme has real variety.

There’s recent world cinema, classic comedies and dramas, and absorbing documentaries. It’s a perfect mix of entertaining and challenging!’

A drawcard for cinephiles will be a rare chance to see the ground-

breaking 1988 anime Akira on the big screen. Other highlights include acclaimed British drama The Selfish Giant, Oscar-nominated Turkish family drama Mustang, and two very different films from the 1940s starring triple-threat Rita Hayworth – the film noir Gilda and the musical Cover Girl.

Opening night, at Dorothy Browns at 8.15 pm on Tuesday 1 May, will be Alex Garland’s sci-fi thriller Ex Machina. Annual membership is $120 – $6 per film if you go to all of them – and part-season memberships are also available. For more info, go to queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz.

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2018 akarua arrowtown autumn festival

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photos supplied by Alyson Hutton, Hayley Delport and toddweeks.nz 7

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Open every day from 8.30 am for Breakfast & Lunch Try our famous cheese fondue or our classic crépes Available for private functions for Dinner

situations vacant Casual cleaner required to join Arrowtown holiday home cleaning-team, hours mostly between 10am & 3pm (weekdays). Occasional weekend and holiday work required. Must have initiative, attention-to-detail, conscientious attitude, and ability to work independently. Prefer local Arrowtown resident, or close by. Own vehicle essential. Please text Sara 027 254 9022 for more info.

Front of house and Kitchen hands required for part time or full time work in a busy bar/ restaurant in central Arrowtown. Please contact kerry@hospitality.co.nz

chopping goal met Arrowtown Choppers have stopped their weekly meets for the season but organiser Anton Schmitz says they are very happy to have met their goal to ‘Reach the Beech’ in their target area. The boxes of tools will be up all winter and Anton encourages you to make use of them on the conifers if you go out walking. ‘It makes a great little day trip with kids!’ he says. Contact Arrowtown Choppers via Facebook for the padlock code.

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upcoming events

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Wakatipu Reforestation Trust

Public Planting Day Stompdown Skate park jam

Lake Hayes West (maintenance only) 9 am – 12 noon wrtqt.org.nz

Arrowtown Skate Park 11 am, registration 10.30 am

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Smartphone Classes

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Arrowtown Village Association

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Opening screening of 2018 season

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Arrowtown

info@arrowtownvillage.nz

Queenstown Film Society

Dorothy Browns 8.15 pm

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust

Whitechapel, Arrow Junction 9 am – 12 noon

Public Planting Day Celtic Ceilidh

Scottish/Irish village dance

Korowai Weaving Mawhitiwhiti Bags

queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz wrtqt.org.nz

Athenaeum Hall eventfinda.co.nz

Community Rooms 9 am–4 pm southernreap.co.nz

trolley help needed Anton Schmitz, coordinator of the Arrowtown Trolley Derby, is stepping down after three years organising the popular November event. The derby is the principal fundraiser for Arrowtown Preschool, raising between $8000 and $10,000 each year.

Anton says that with both of his children at school now, it’s time to concentrate on other things. ‘It’s a great role which gets you out meeting local businesses and personalities. There are a heap of opportunities to take the derby in new directions and grow the event!’

If you’re interested in leading an enthusiastic and supportive team in a well-established event with clear and detailed systems in place, contact Jon on 027 531 6151.

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your flop-free recipe anzac biscuits

¾ cup flour ⅔ cup sugar 1¼ cups rolled oats 1¼ cups desiccated coconut 100 g butter, cubed 3 Tbsp golden syrup 2 Tbsp boiling water ½ tsp baking soda Preheat oven to 180ºC and line 2 trays with baking paper.

Combine flour, sugar, oats and coconut in a bowl. Put the butter and golden syrup into a small pot over a medium heat until the butter melts. Mix boiling water and baking soda together in a small jug and add to the pot.

Pour the melted butter mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well.

Roll into golfball sized balls and place on the baking trays ensuring there is space for them to spread.

Press gently to flatten.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on the trays for a few minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Have a sneaky one while it's still warm as they are delicious and a little chewy.

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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.

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 Making Room Spaces available in Term 2 after school classes. Wednesday 8-12 yrs and Thursdays (5-7yrs) Call Fiona 021 455 309 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