Edition 150

your local event guide & directory 5 – 18 July 2018

How far would you go...

to get a life?

Thursday 19 July 7.30 pm Athenaeum Hall

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help wanted The Arrowtown Village Association delivers Meals On Wheels in Arrowtown and Frankton for two weeks every second month. The volunteers usually do one or two days delivering once or twice per year. Over the course of about an hour they pick up meals at the hospital and deliver them.

Organiser Colin Macnicol says they have lost five volunteers to illness or moving away; if you can help with this rewarding task you phone 03 409 8783 or 0274 376 902.

award-winning play in arrowtown IVF isn’t foolproof and IUDs aren’t failsafe. iPhones come with ovulation apps and being married doesn’t mean you have to breed. Seed follows four women as they navigate the dilemmas of reproduction – trying to get pregnant, stay pregnant or become un-pregnant.

The play is about the horror some woman experience to learn they’re pregnant, even while in loving relationships, and about fancy fertility clinics that prey on the primal urge to replicate, in the hope of cementing the bond with their partner in a way a ring, a house or a promise just can't.

A truly contemporary, hilarious and smart look at modern reproduction and female friendship, Seed is a drama that will make you laugh, or it’s a comedy that’ll make you cry. Written by former Shortland Street star Elisabeth Easther, it won the 2014 Adam New Zealand play of the year award. Ewan Coleman of the Dominion Post described ‘moments of side splitting hilarity coupled with those of heart wrenching poignancy’ and the New Zealand Herald’s critic described it as ‘a sophisticated, witty and very contemporary meditation on the timeless processes of procreation.’

Seed is at the Athenaeum Hall on Thursday 19 July at 7.30 pm, tickets at eventfinda.co.nz. The production is brought to Arrowtown by Arts on Tour NZ and Creative Queenstown.

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councillor comment This update on Arrowtown goings-on from Arrowtown councillor Scott Stevens: Before QLDC there was the Arrowtown Borough Council dating back into the 1800s.

Since we amalgamated with Queenstown and Wanaka in the 1980s, Arrowtown representation on council has dwindled from three, down to two and now just one. Yours truly.

We can’t keep up with the population growth of the wider Wakatipu or Upper Clutha, nor do we want to – our partners in QLDC are paving paradise and putting up houses faster than any district in New Zealand.

Every six years the Local Electoral Act requires us to review council representation. And Arrowtown does not comply on numbers alone.

How we do comply is by arguing our status as a special community of interest.

On that basis and with the proposed inclusion of Millbrook Open every day and McDonnell Road into the from 8.30 am for Arrowtown Ward we will fight again to keep our dedicated local representation on council. But there are two sides to the argument and that is why QLDC is seeking your feedback. Would you feel better on election day being able Original to vote for seven Wakatipu Ward French Crêpes councillors? Or is knowing there is at least one person on council who is a part of the Arrowtown community more valuable to you?

Go to qldc.govt.nz and click on 25 Ramshaw Lane Representation Review 2018 to 03 409 8946 have your say. Feedback closes on bonjour-arrowtown.com 16 July.

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paella for a cause It started with a casual conversation – it ended with a donation to the fire brigade of over $14,000. When Dalefield mum Marion Botherway asked Todd Weeks what was involved in being a firefighter and medical first responder with Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade, she was surprised by the answer. ‘I honestly had no idea how much time all the volunteers give to the brigade,’ she says.

Then when she discovered that as a volunteer brigade they have to buy some of their equipment out of brigade funds, she decided to help – with a Paella Night fundraiser. ‘My first call was to La Rumbla as Sam Gruar and PJ Johnson are always enthusiastic supporters of the community.

They provided the most fabulous paella.’

David Gent, Jessie Coutts and Mathurin Molgat organised the music and Noel Coutts, Shane Woolridge and Sam Maxwell all had a turn with the band. Akarua donated bubbly, the bowling club gave the venue, and Fan-Tan fed the workers.

‘It was a great night and so far we have raised $14,000 and hoping to get a little more,’ says Marion. ‘Half of the money is from ticket sales, the rest is predominantly from individuals offering to sponsor equipment, such as heatproof helmet torches, or a satellite phone which will be purchased with money donated by the Akarua Autumn Festival.’

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Awesome all terrain buggy with suspension and brakes. Lots of accessories. Offers over $500.00. 021 893787 Full Desktop PC CPU, Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard included - Dell Optiplex 3010 - Intel i3-2120 3.30GHz - RAM 6Gb DDR3 SDRAM - HD WD 250GB - CD writer + DVD reader Windows 7 Home License Monitor Dell E1911c 19” - Great working condition. Selling because I’m moving $110 NZD Ph: 021 143 4656 garage sale Saturday 7 July – 66 Cotter Ave, 9 am Household goods, workshop tools & lots more.

real estate to let Furnished room for rent in our warm home in Arrowtown. $200 per week includes wifi power and fire wood. Phone/text 021 942 350

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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

public notices The Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday August 8 at 7pm at the Arrowtown Museum Boardroom, Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. New members are most welcome.

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NOW OPEN 47 WEEKS OF THE YEAR

Arrowtown Preschool COTTER AVE & 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

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or email admin@ arrowtownpreschool.co.nz for more information or to arrange a visit.

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birds flock to arrowtown Ben Teele has made his property a luxury haven for birds with feeders and predator traps. And his work has certainly paid off, with large numbers of tui, bellbirds, waxeyes and even a fantail visiting.

His latest visitor is a kaka, which is very unusual for Arrowtown. The native parrot started hanging out near the golf course but it has now settled in at Arrow Junction with Ben. He suspects the lone bird has come from the head of the lake – ‘They can fly considerable distances,’ he says – and its time in Arrowtown may be limited. ‘There’s no shortage of food here, but the habitat is not quite right and he or she will need to find a significant other at some point!’

Birds are flourishing throughout Arrowtown, thanks to the work of Predator Free Arrowtown, which Ben heads, and the growing number of people doing supplemental feeding. You don’t even have to buy a feeder, says Ben. ‘If you have apples growing that you can’t use, Arrowtown Garage just leave them on the tree.

Waxeyes and bellbirds love them!’

Ben has also spotted a number of karearea (falcons) hanging around, with one pair nesting up Bush Creek. He hopes to encourage more birds by extending the trapline up the Arrow River to Whitechapel over the next couple of weeks. all your winter If you would like to have a trap motoring needs in the in your garden, especially if heart of arrowtown you’re in Whitechapel, just call Phone 03 442 0807 Ben on 022 438 4552. www.arrowtowngarage.nz

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upcoming events

july – september

july

7-31

Members Art Exhibition

Lakes Museum Gallery 8.30 am – 5 pm

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Virtuoso Strings Orchestra

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm FREE

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Arrowtown Creative Arts Society

Arts on Tour NZ and Creative Queenstown

Seed

How far would you go to get a life?

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm

$25 from eventfinda.co.nz

september

12, 13, 15, 20, 21, 22

Remarkable Theatre presents

Away by Michael Gow

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm eventfinda.co.nz

Unwind

AVAILABLE 4–9 pm Friday to Sunday

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your flop-free recipe hazelnut & chocolate brownies

first day of school Lukas Delport

Started Arrowtown School on Monday 2 July.

Lukas was excited for his first day at school and feels like a big boy now.

250 g unsalted butter, chopped 200 g dark chocolate, chopped ⅓ cup rice flour, sifted ¼ tsp baking powder, sifted ⅓ cup cocoa, sifted 1 cup almond meal 1¾ cups brown sugar ⅓ cup hazelnuts, roughly chopped 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 small cup espresso coffee icing sugar and cocoa for dusting Preheat oven to 180°C. Place the butter and chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.

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sugar, hazelnuts, eggs, coffee and chocolate mixture in a large bowl and mix to combine.

Spoon into a lightly greased 20 cm x 30 cm cake tin lined with non-stick baking paper. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the centre is just set.

Allow to cool completely in the tin and refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting into squares.

Dust with icing sugar and cocoa to serve.

Makes about 20 You can also reheat and serve these warm with thick yoghurt and berries, so yummy!

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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