Edition 149

your local event guide & directory 21 June – 4 July 2018

7th – 31st JULY Opened by premier artist

Grahame Sydney at 6 pm Friday 6 July Lakes District Museum Gallery 8.30 am to 5 pm daily fortnightly thursdays

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contents 3 acas members on show 4 ava news 6 classifieds 7 sports facility milestone 8 matariki celebration 9 upcoming events 10 your flop-free recipe 11 #theloopsnaps

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12 business directory 13 local clubs

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acas members on show

help early literacy Arrowtown School is looking for volunteers for its Early Birds before-school programme for Year 1 and 2 children who need a little bit of extra help with literacy.

If you have half an hour to give one or two mornings a week, email shirley. forrest@ arrowtown. school.nz.

No experience is necessary, training will be given and you will be fully supported.

Some of the talented visual artists of the Arrowtown Creative Arts Society will show off their work at the society’s first ever Members Art Exhibition from 7 to 31 July at the Lakes District Museum Gallery.

'We have 15 visual art practitioners exhibiting painting, printmaking, photography and sculpture,' says organiser Susan Marshall. 'Some highlights are the sublime paintings of seasoned artist David John; a highly detailed realist portrait from Jane PestellLitten; tactile small bronze works from Fiona Garlick and the brilliant oils of Ben Ho.' New to the group are two overseas artists who did a residency last year in Arrowtown. 'The work of Indonesian artists Dedy Sufriadi and Indra Dodi was inspired by our Otago landscape and are both colourful and inspiring,' says Susan.

This year’s major sponsor is Athol Gallery and the exhibition will be opened by New Zealand artist Grahame Sydney, who is best known for his landscapes of Central Otago.

RD Petroleum is sponsoring the major award prize of $500 and a $250 framing voucher from Arrowtown Gallery, which will be presented at the opening at 6 pm on Friday 6 July.

Established 18 months ago, ACAS has a membership of 110 and has been a strong public advocate for all forms of the creative arts. The membership consists of visual artists, photographers, actors, writers, singers, musicians, art aficionados, music lovers and collectors.

ACAS provides cultural events during the year to support local practitioners and promote cultural activities that members and the greater community may participate in. ACAS would like to thank their generous sponsors for their support of our local arts community.

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arrowtown village association news If you’ve raised your eyes to Tobins Face lately, you’ll have seen there has been encouraging progress on the control work done under the auspices of the AVA’s Arrowtown Wilding Group. Starting at the Crown Range zigzags, contractors have completed felling wilding conifers to a little below the half way mark on Tobins Track.

This is part of phase 1 of the Arrowtown Wilding Strategy which was discussed at two town meetings and is available on the AVA website. wilding tree clearance

The initial funding from the Ministry for Primary Industries has now run out, but the AWG is putting together applications to community funders including the Central Lakes Trust and the Community Trust of Southland to continue the wilding removal.

If and when funding is approved, contractors will continue work on Tobins Face and pull the wilding spread back towards Arrowtown from Brow Peak/German Hill/ Sawpit Gully. We are getting advice and assistance from DOC

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and the Wakatipu Wilding Conifer Control Group. The Arrowtown Choppers will continue to focus on sensitive areas around waterways, tracks and native bush.

Funding allowing, we are hoping to start work again in spring this year, with the bulk of clearance behind the town done in 12 months. We can't afford to wait any longer. revegetation

Phase 2 will look at revegetation and weed control, and clearing out anything sprouting from seed already dispersed. We are optimistic that seed can be sown by drones and in more accessible places we will be planting a combination of natives for biodiversity and exotics for colour.

Pest control will be needed to prevent goats and possums browsing, and Predator Free Arrowtown’s trap lines will be extended to keep stoats and rats suppressed and help bring back native wildlife. @arrowtownvillage on Facebook

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Paid part-time position for the Arrowtown Farmers Market Coordinator beginning August 2018 and going through until Autumn 2019.

Applications close 29th June 2018. Please email us info@arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz for further information.

Cleaner needed for weekly clean (2-4 hours) in Arrowtown. Possibly also to clean Airbnb apartment at same address as required. Please contact Emily on 021 861 962 Postmasters – FRONT OF HOUSE (full-time) Join a professional and passionate team in beautiful Arrowtown. We are looking for a team player with a warm and friendly personality, an ability to work efficiently under pressure whilst always ensuring our customers remain the number one priority. Competitive renumeration package. Long term applicants preferred. All applicants must hold a valid work visa and own 6

transport is essential if not living in Arrowtown.

Email: postmasters.residence@xtra.co.nz Fork and Tap – Our vibrant & iconic gastro/craft beer pub in heart of Arrowtown requires: FULLTIME BARTENDER Duty Manager Certificate essential. Knowledge of Craft Beer a bonus!

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All CVs/Cover letters to be sent to hello@ theforkandtap.co.nz attic homestore – SALES & MARKETING POSITION. Attic Homestore is a small established retail store in Arrowtown. We specialise in unique one off decorative antique and vintage items and furnishings from NZ and around the world. We are seeking an enthusiastic, stylish individual with a love for interiors and beautiful objects. The ideal candidate will have a bubbly personality, an ability to sell to people of all ages and a knowledge of social media as a marketing tool.

Some experience with Shopify and website management would be an advantage. Your duties will include working in retail sales within the store, photographing and marketing of products via social media, and promoting and growing our database and website sales. This position requires a good sense of personal style, fun and creativity. The successful candidate will be offered good remuneration and an opportunity to grow with us into this role and be part of a small but enthusiastic dedicated team. Remuneration and hours offered are dependant on applicants experience and circumstances. Applicants MUST be available to work a ‘minimum’ of 3 days per week, have NZ Residency and speak perfect English.

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sports facility reaches milestone

Construction of the $2.4-million Arrowtown Community Sports Facility in Jack Reid Park took a big step forward last week as the roof was completed. Site manager Brian Woods of Brosnan Construction says that, despite losing 9 or 10 days to poor weather recently, progress to the projected completion date of the end of August is good. ‘We are presently installing the windows and doors while the electrical and plumbing first fixes are ongoing concurrently,’ he says. ‘The next major step which will be visible to all is the external cladding, which will be started in the next week or so and will transform the appearance of the building.’

The centre will be 624 square metres in total with spaces for the rugby club, scouts, dancing and various social groups. The main rooms have moveable walls that can create three individual rooms or one large room depending on the needs at the time.

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matariki celebration

Photos: Paul Green

Arrowtown Preschool is again inviting the community to join in celebrating Matariki on the Arrowtown Library Green on Thursday 28 June, 5 pm to 7 pm.

Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades, a cluster of stars that rises at this time of year and heralds the Māori New Year. It is celebrated with people coming together to remember their ancestors, share food, celebrate and sing, play music and tell stories.

Preschool manager Jane Foster says, ‘Last year’s Matariki Night exceeded all expectations, but the organising team have made a few awesome changes they think will make it even better. There will be lots of lights, hot food, mulled wine, beer and hot chocolate, and s’mores to heat over braziers.’

Entertainment will include musicians Choice Music and Miki Brown, Flame Entertainment, the fairies from LUMA, Arrowtown School kapa haka group and, of course, the preschool and Arrowtown School junior class singing together.

This event is a fundraiser for the community-run preschool and is sponsored by Ngai Tahu Tourism. Please note it will be cash only.

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upcoming events

june – july

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Arrowtown Preschool Matariki Night

Village Green 5 pm – 7 pm

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Arrowtown Creative Arts Society

Lakes Museum Gallery 8.30am – 5pm

Arts on Tour NZ and Creative Queenstown

Athenaeum Hall 7 pm

Members Art Exhibition Seed

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your flop-free recipe roast venison with parsnip purée & boysenberry sauce 1 pack Silver Fern Farms Venison Roast dried thyme, to season 2 Tbsp butter seasonal vegetables, steamed, to serve parsnip purée 5 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced 2 cups milk 1 clove garlic parsnips in a pot with milk, garlic 2 sprigs fresh thyme and thyme; season. Simmer until 1 cup cream parsnips are very soft. Drain 110 g butter milk, reserve. Place parsnips in boysenberry sauce a blender; add cream, butter and 2 Tbsp butter a little reserved milk. Blend until ½ onion, diced smooth.

1 cup red wine To make boysenberry sauce, ¼ cup red wine vinegar return frying pan to a low heat.

1 punnet fresh or frozen Add butter and sweat onion boysenberries until soft. Add wine, vinegar, ⅓ cup sugar boysenberries, sugar, orange 3 Tbsp fresh orange juice juice and thyme. Simmer 10 to 15 2 sprigs fresh thyme minutes until reduced by twoPreheat oven to 220°C. thirds.

Heat a frying pan. Season Remove meat from oven; cover venison, sprinkle with thyme. with foil and allow to rest for 10 Melt butter in a pan and sear minutes. Carve venison thinly venison (2 to 3 minutes per side). across the grain. Place parsnip Transfer venison to a roasting puree on a plate and top with dish lined with baking paper; venison and boysenberry sauce. roast until done to your liking (up Serve with seasonal steamed to 14 minutes for rare). vegetables.

To make parsnip purée, put Serves 4 to 5 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 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 027 560 0783 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 Library 03 442 1607 Hours: Mon–Fri 10am-5pm. Sat 10.30–12.30pm.

Storytime for Toddlers Weds 10.30am–11am during School Term Time.

Arrowtown Scouts Want to know more about the Arrowtown Scout group? We are catering for Boys and Girls aged 6-17years. For more info email ikawillett@gmail.com.

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.

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