Edition 154

your local event guide & directory

CREEK S Y D E A ND REM A RK A B LE T HE AT RE PRE S EN T S

30 August – 12 September 2018

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Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall

Tickets available via Eventfinda.co.nz and Lakes District Museum

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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

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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Postmasters Restaurant 54 Buckingham Street | ph 03 442 0991

just a stone’s throw away!

Located under the bridge alongside the mighty Shotover Canyon in Arthurs Point. Serving fresh, flavourful food and brews crafted on-site.

Open 7 days For lunch, après SKI and dinner Canyon Food & Brew Co 1 Arthurs Point Rd, Queenstown PH 03 442 8692 canyonfoodandbrew.co.nz 2

big spring chop Wilding conifers will not take over the Arrowtown landscape if the Arrowtown Choppers have anything to do with it. Why not get family and friends together help out with a coordinated assault on seedlings at the Big Spring Chop at Sawpit Gully on Sunday 16 September from 10 am (meet at the Chinese Village).

To find out more, go to the @arrowtown choppers Facebook group or email arrowtown choppers@ gmail.com.

theatrical treasure on stage One of Australia’s most popular plays will grace the Athenaeum stage soon thanks to Remarkable Theatre.

Michael Gow’s award-winning Away, first performed in 1986, is a modern classic. It is the summer of 1967–68: the Vietnam War is raging, there is social upheaval and materialism is on the rise. Three very different families head for the coast to get ‘away’ and we see the internal conflict of family life against the struggle of a country shaping its future. Remarkable Theatre president Blaise Barham describes Away as dramatic, funny and uplifting.

There are many Arrowtown connections in the cast and crew, including French couple Emna Ben Amara and David Relvas. Both are theatre professionals.

Emna studied acting in Paris for three years and has acted in and directed professional productions; she met David, the production manager, when they were working together on a play.

The pair, who have to make time for Remarkable Theatre around their 5-month-old daughter Angelina, had been thinking about moving away as it is so expensive to live here but they say the enjoyment they get from being part of the theatre company and the friends they have made through it mean that they are trying to make a go of it.

Away is at the Athenaeum Hall on 12, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 September at 7.30 pm, with Versificator playing 60s hits live from 7 pm. Tickets (from $38) are available at eventfinda.co.nz and the museum.

To find out how you can win two tickets to opening night, go to The Loop Arrowtown's Facebook page!

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SUNDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER Come join us and get yourself involved in removing Wilding conifers from the Slopes of Sawpit Gully.

WILDING CONIFERS i.e. pines larches firs spruces ARE INVASIVE WEEDS THAT THREATEN TO TAKE OVER OUR BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE This is a day for all age groups, families and friends to get involved.

Any questions: arrowtownchoppers@gmail.com

Meet at the Chinese Village, Arrowtown at 10am.

Bring your own tools if you have them, extra food, drink and appropriate clothing and footwear. Please remember weather conditions can change rapidly.

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The Community Big Chop Day 2018 10am-2pm

Join us on our Facebook page: /groups/arrowtownchoppers

property manager shines Sue Fussell has a busy life. She works hard leading the Arrowtown Property Management team and volunteers as a firefighter and medical first responder too. Yet somehow she still managed to find time to fill in a 40-page form, gather testimonials and make a video for her application for lthe Leading Property Managers Association NZ Industry Awards.

All that work paid off for Sue, though, when she was announced as one of finalists for Property Manager of the Year 2018. ‘I am ecstatic,’ she says. ‘I never thought for a minute that I would be in the final four – the other finalists are property managers at very large companies.’

For Sue being a good property manager is about more than increasing income for the business. It’s about the people. Throughout her career, first as a hairdresser, then running a hospitality company and for the last decade as a property manager, she has been in front-line jobs. ‘I love working with people. I love the challenge of resolving issues,’ she says. ‘I believe I fight more “fires” in my property management role than I do as a volunteer firefighter – but I always find a way to successfully extinguish them!’

Arrowtown Garage Her greatest challenge is working in a small town, knowing she’s likely to run into tenants on the street. That’s why she invests time in building good relationships with them. ‘I really value the the tenants. If you get them on board, they’ll do anything for you.’

Next week Sue will head up to Auckland for the LPMA conference and on Saturday at the all your motoring needs in the Gala Awards she’ll find out if she’s heart of arrowtown coming home with a trophy. She Phone 03 442 0807 says she has no expectations – www.arrowtowngarage.nz but she has her fingers crossed!

Making your life easier Pick up & delivery service for your vehicle

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classifieds real estate to let Fully furnished 3 bdrm apt at Arrowfield available from 21st Sept. Min 6 mths term. $700 per week. Option for part time role within Arrowfield holiday rental business.

Home & Income! Ph: 03 442 0012 for more info.

Self Contained Unit – Available now. Fully furnished if you wish. Ensuite, Kitchenette inc washing machine Own access, looks into our garden $300 per week inc internet 021 685 455

situations vacant Arrowtown Holiday Park – Part time HOUSEKEEPERS required for busy holiday park. Must have experience, reliable, eye for detail, good time keeper and able to work under pressure.

Experience in Front office reservation system an advantage. Need to be fluent and a good understanding of English. Only those permitted to work in NZ with a valid visa or NZ citizens apply. This is a 6month minimum position. Phone 03 442 1876 manager@arrowtownholidaypark.co.nz Dorothy Browns Cinema seeks local student to assist at cinema during forthcoming school holidays and over the summer. Hours will be varied and might involve some weekend and early evening shifts. Please contact: dorothy@ dorothybrowns.com Dudley's Cottage in Arrowtown are recruiting for an experienced BARISTA to work full-time Friday- Monday. Please do not apply if you cannot work weekends!!

Our busy little cafe, gift and design store, and gold panning tourism operation in 6

Arrowtown is gearing up for the season ahead and need a weekend Barista with an interest in getting involved in all aspects of our business. Applications treated as confidential if you are looking for a change of employment to something new and varied. Applicants must have a NZ work visa or residency. Email expressions of interest to: dudleyscottage@gmail.com Unwind Café – We are looking for a part time COOK for busy cafe (2-3 days a week). Applicant must be capable of baking, preparing and cooking breakfast and lunch.

Full training will be provided but knowledge of commercial kitchen is necessary. If you are able to work unasisted, enjoy being part of a small team, are professional with a passion for hospitality, please email us at unwind_cafe@hotmail.com

Enthusiastic, friendly person required for retail work 4 days a week.

Knowledge of knitting or sewing required.

Please phone or email Anne at the shop for more information or to apply.

Open 9am – 6pm everyday 25 Buckingham St www.thestitchingpost.co.nz

native planting days

PART-TIME CELLAR DOOR HOST /ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT We are looking for the right person to join our team as a part time Cellar Door host & support to our administration team. We envisage a 3-4 day working week including occasional weekend days. Age no barrier and a good sense of humour de rigeur.

JOB REQUIREMENTS • Hosting of tastings in the cellar door in a professional, friendly and welcoming manner • Solid understanding of customer service and sales • Order processing including Cellar Door, Trade and Internet sales • Wine dispatch • Strong computer skills including proficiency in excel with some accounting knowledge and experience preferable. Excellent written communication, organised, with proven attention to detail • Good knowledge of and a keen interest in wine would be an advantage

Spring is just around the corner, and the Wakatipu Reforestation Trust has four community planting days during September ready for your diary.

The trust has 2200 native plants ready to go and they need your help getting them in the ground.

No experience is required, and there are tasks for all abilities and ages, from those who just love digging holes to those who just don’t. Bring gloves, shovel, water and good footwear.

All the planting days are Saturdays from 9 am to noon, and you can stay all morning or just drop in.

1 September: Lake Hayes South

Park at Lake Hayes Pavilion and walk 5–10 minutes to the left along track towards south shore.

8 September: Lake Hayes West

Park at Rutherford Road and walk 5–10 minutes to the right along track to Project Gold site.

15 September: Feehly Hill

If you are interested and have the suitable skills, we’d like to meet you!

Access behind the cemetery.

Send your CV to wine@chardfarm.co.nz Any questions call Jessie on 03 441 8452

Access from Whitechapel Road, Arrow Junction.

Note: Applicant must be a NZ resident or have the ability to work permanently in NZ and should possess the attributes and skills outlined above.

22 September: Whitechapel

For updates and more info, go to the @wrtqt.org.nz Facebook page.

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lion king roars The sounds of the Pridelands have been echoing round Arrowtown School over the last couple of months as the Year 3 and 4 students prepare to bring Disney’s Lion King to life.

The Lion King KIDS is 30-minute version of the Tim Rice and Elton John musical, with all the characters and songs you know and love.

The children have been practising their lines and singing the songs with Showbiz Queenstown star – and teacher – Kathleen Brentwood, and an army of volunteers is building the set and designing the costumes.

The show dates are September 17, 18, 19 and 20 starting at 7 pm in the school hall. Tickets (adult $15, child $5) will be available from the school office, or through the school website, next week.

‘Bring the family and share Simba's adventures!’ says Kathleen.

‘Hakuna Matata!’

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upcoming events

august – september

august

to 30 Sep

Hullabaloo Art in Arrowtown

Lakes District Museum

A Rock and Roll Theatre Musical

Crazy

Athenaeum Hall 8 pm $55 eventfinda.co.nz

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust

Lake Hayes South – 9 am

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust

Lake Hayes West - Project Gold 9 am

Exhibition runs 11 August – 30 September

29–1 Sep

www.hullabalooart.co.nz

september

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Lake Hayes Planting Day

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Lake Hayes West Planting Day

12, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22

Away by Michael Gow

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Feehly Hill Planting Day

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Big Spring Chop

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Remarkable Theatre presents

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust Arrowtown Choppers

Arrowtown School Year 3 and 4 students present

more info @wrtqt.org.nz on FB

more info @wrtqt.org.nz on FB

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm eventfinda.co.nz

Feehly Hill, Arrowtown 9 am more info @wrtqt.org.nz on FB

Chinese Village 10 am

more info @arrowtownchoppers on FB

Arrowtown School Hall 7 pm

The Lion King KIDS

Adults $15, Child $5 Tickets available at school office or website

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust

Whitechapel, Arrow Junction 9 am

Whitechapel Planting Day

more info @wrtqt.org.nz on FB

pink ribbon appeal Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is looking for an area coordinator for the Arrowtown Pink Ribbon Street Appeal on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 October. The role involves managing a team of volunteers, distributing stock, troubleshooting on the day and banking the donated funds.

If this sounds like something you’d like to do, please email pinkribbon@bcf.org.nz

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your flop-free recipe

pet profile Rommel Horn

breed Jack Frost = Jack Russell + Bichon Frise age 10 years Loves going for to the top of Feehly Hill with Conor.

salted almond nut butter protein balls

1 cup almond butter ½ cup vanilla protein powder ½ cup salted cashew nuts ¼ cup pitted dates 1 tsp ashwaganda powder 1 Tbsp matcha powder 3 Tbsp melted coconut oil dark chocolate, melted sea salt to sprinkle Whiz all the ingredients except chocolate and sea salt in a food processor until a dough forms.

Roll into balls and put on a tray in the freezer. Melt the chocolate and dip the balls in to coat. Sprinkle a little salt over and return to the freezer to set. Makes 20.

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If you have a pet you would like to show off – email your pet profile with a photo to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

peanut butter & horopito bliss balls

1 cup almond meal ½ cup chocolate protein powder ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup peanut butter 3 Tbsp melted coconut oil 1 tsp matcha powder 1 tsp ashwagandha powder 1 Tbsp dried horopito powder shredded coconut for rolling Whiz all the ingredients except the coconut in a food processor until a dough forms.

Roll into balls and sprinkle with coconut threads. Pop in the freezer to set. Makes 20.

#theloopsnaps Just in case you need a dose of adorable today... Bill the famous lamb and the tiny calf that got bought in yesterday

AUGUST’S WINNING PIC

Voucher for a $20 Steak on Wednesday nights 5-7 pm @ Postmasters Restaurant add #theloopsnaps to your photos on facebook or instagram & they might just win & make the next issue of the loop arrowtown.

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AVAILABLE 4–9 pm Friday to Sunday

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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 Community Yoga 03 442 0515 Every Thursday 5 pm @ Arrowtown Community Rooms. Bring your own mat.

All levels welcome.

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 Community Rooms, 3rd Sunday of each month at 1.30 pm. All welcome. 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: Annette 03 409 8987 FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 13