Edition 159

your local event guide & directory 8 – 21 November 2018

Thursday 19 July 7.30 pm Athenaeum Hall

17 NOVEMBER 2018 – 27 JANUARY 2019 LAKES DISTRICT MUSEUM AND GALLERY fortnightly thursdays

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Unwind

AVAILABLE 4–9 pm Friday to Sunday

for good There’s a bit of good fundraising going on at the moment: Friday at 5 pm at the Fork & Tap, Jed Crawford will shave his hair off having raised well over $20,000 for brain cancer research.

The school is chipping in with the kids having a wigsand-crazy-hair day, while the farmers market is contributing proceeds from selling reusable bags. Not to mention the male staff of the school are doing Movember!

Donate for Jed at tinyurl.com/ JedShave Donate for Movember at tinyurl.com/ APSmovember

artists take up residence Lakes District Museum staff are looking forward to having some regular – and talented – company this summer as two artists from Tuscany become the museum’s first artists in residence.

Luigi and Kate Agnelli have exhibited all over the world from Europe and Istanbul to Singapore and from the USA and Canada to Australia. This year the Italian/English husband-and-wife team will spend their summer creating their delicate and detailed work at the museum. They've already completed one piece for Arrowtown, which you can see on the cover.

Special projects manager Jane Peasey says she’s looking forward to watching the work as it grows day by day. ‘It’s always wonderful to have artists on site during an exhibition. The artists enjoy the direct feedback and our visitors love being able to speak directly to the people who are in the process of creating works of art.’

Luigi and Kate have an unorthodox approach to making art: they work together on large pieces, sitting side-by-side. ‘I am fascinated to see how they manage to start drawing at either side of a large sheet of paper and end up with works that are balanced and that have correct proportions,’ says Jane. ‘A couple that live and work so closely together must have a very special relationship!’

The residency and exhibition will have an official opening on Friday 16 November at 6 pm, everyone is welcome for aperitivo (yes, wine and Italian-style snacks!). Head along to the museum to meet Luigi and Kate and learn about their unique method and see their creations.

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volunteer groups rewarded The awards are flying in for Arrowtown’s community groups. The Arrowtown Scouts were finalists at last month’s Trustpower Community Awards in Alexandra, while Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade came home with an award and a $1000 donation. Wakatipu Wildlife Trust, of which Predator Free Arrowtown is a member group, won the supreme award for Queenstown. And this week Arrowtown Choppers have been given the Judges’ Special Award by the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network in recognition of their outstanding efforts in combating wilding trees.

Arrowtown Village Association chairperson Noel Beggs says, ‘On behalf of the community of Arrowtown, I’d like to acknowledge the work of our fantastic volunteer groups. Whether that be the groups that have won awards, or any of the other groups quietly working away to make our town the place we are all passionate about, they all deserve a big "well done”.'

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arrowtown village association news arrow river tracks are for everyone

With so many people enjoying the Arrow River tracks on foot or by cycle, it has become a place of potential user conflict. The AVA has received enquiries wanting clarification on usage.

So that we can all safely share these tracks, there are some simple steps that we can take: • All users of the tracks are encouraged to keep left or to move to the left to make room for others.

• Cyclists please ring your bell (or at the least call out politely) to warn others of your approach. A bell is an affordable and practical method to signal your presence.

• Walkers please move to the left when you hear the bell • Dogs are allowed off leash on the river tracks, but must be under voice control and you must carry a leash. Please keep them with you when passing other track users: being rushed by a dog, no matter how friendly, can be frightening for some – and bike vs dog collisions are only going to end in pain for both.

The Arrowtown Millennium Trail, which loops both sides of the Arrow River and is part of the Queenstown Trail network, is one popular area we have received comments on. Cyclists are encouraged to use the east side

of the river but are welcome to use both and it is just one of the many multi-use trails in our beautiful area.

Mark Williams, the CEO of Queenstown Trails Trust advises that they are currently undertaking a signage upgrade for this busiest section of their network, with the inclusion of some ‘caution’ and ‘trail courtesy’ signs.

Let’s all get out there and share the delight in having these beautiful tracks, right here on our door-step.

Use with courtesy and awareness and enjoy yourselves! annual general meeting Remember to mark your calendars for our AGM, and come along to hear about your association as well as our guest speaker Julie Scott of the Community Housing Trust.

Thursday 29 November, 7.30 pm Community Rooms, Centennial Avenue (by tennis courts) Don’t forget, should you have an interest in becoming part of our committee, just drop us an email!

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NOW OPEN with a bang 47 WEEKS OF Despite some unpromisingly wet THE YEAR and windy conditions, the rain

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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dried up and the wind died down on Saturday night in time for the Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade fireworks. A big crowd turned out to enjoy a display that just kept on coming and the applause. Chief Fire Officer Murray Forward was in charge of lighting the fireworks and 51-year veteran Jim Shaw showed off the brigade's newest acquisition, a donated classic Fire Service Land-Rover.

The brigade puts on the show every year to minimise individual household fireworks, to reduce the risk of personal injury and the amount of pet anxiety during the Guy Fawkes period. They could not doing it without the support of local businesses, which this year included: Assembly Architects, Queenies Dumplings, Ogle, Postmasters, The Old Smithy, Ray White Real Estate, Arrowtown Bakery, Arrowtown Hair, Arrowtown Wine Store, Rosie B's, The Gold Shop, Back on Track, D'Or Hair, Francis Patterson, Bonjour, The Settlers, Jade & Opal Factory Arrowtown, The Shed, Arrowfield Apartments, Fork & Tap, Back 2 Business, Arrowtown Butchery, Queenstown Plumbing & Gas, New Orleans, NZ Sothebys, Chop Shop, Bush Creek Automotive.

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classifieds classifieds garage sale McDonnell Road – Saturday 10 November from 9 am. The Street has got together and will be putting items to sell/clear, out on the Street, on the same day, come along and grab a bargain. If you live on McDonnell Road please feel free to put items out on Saturday.

real estate to let Short term – There is a 2 room plus bathroom flat coming up for 5 weeks. 28th of Nov till 5th of Jan 2019 250$ for single/350$ for couple/300$bond. Txt: 021 105 3643 wanted Long term local family looking for 3 bedroom house to rent. Prefer Arrowtown area ,but anything considered. Great references. Contact: Emma 021 190 3059 or Paul 021 554 096 Looking for 2-3 bedroom rental, Arrowtown area, January to end of April.

Non-smoker, no pets, good references, long-term locals. Contact 022 438 4552 or benteele@mac.com

situations vacant The Golden Fleece Arrowtown – Three days a week including weekend work. Approx 18 to 20 hours a week. Apply to Owen golden.fleece@xtra.co.nz 03 442 1205 Gold Miner/New Orleans – Full & Part time Front of House Positions available, Barista experience an advantage but not essential as full training will be given. Must be able to work a variety of shifts. Email Kerry@ arrowhospitality.co.nz Akarua Wines & Kitchen – Prep Chef Full Time Dishwasher. A busy restaurant located near Arrowtown, your own transport is a must and work visa. Day hours with the occasional evening. Email CV to: john@akarua-artisan.nz

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Christmas Market

ARROWTOWN PLUNKET PRESENTS

JEWELLERY & CLOTHING

ARTS & CRAFTS

TOYS & GAMES

STYLISH HOMEWARES

SUNDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 2018, 9AM - 4PM ATHENAEUM HALL, BUCKINGHAM ST, ARROWTOWN GOLD COIN ADMISSION This busy craft market offers a fine selection of unique NZ handcrafted items to satisfy all your Christmas shopping needs!

Supported by

Annual General Meeting Tuesday 13th November 2018 7.00pm at Fork & Tap Bar Arrowtown We need new and existing members to join the committee to continue this amazing club’s future for the 2018-19 season.

Everyone welcome – please come & support this great community club.

Further information phone Debs 021 297 1422

museum director tours battlefields The centenary of Armistice Day has brought renewed interest in the events of World War I and there’s a growing interest in visiting the sites of these events. There’s no better way to do this than in the company of an expert, and that’s why Lakes District Museum director David Clarke has decided to lead a tour to the Western Front next year.

It’s important, says David, to take your time. ‘In 2016 I visited Ypres with my family for 3 days and we realised we needed to be there at least a week.’

David, in conjunction with Sacred Ground Tours, has put together an itinerary that starts in Arras, France, on 25 May 2019 and ends in Ypres, Belgium, on 1 June. Along the way, the group will visit sites of significance to New Zealanders – in particular to those who served from the Otago/ Southland region – including Le Quesnoy and the Menin Gate.

‘We are a small group of up to 20 travelling in nine-seater vehicles,’ says David. ‘We can adjust the itinerary to visit sites that are important to members of the group. Our touring will not be rushed and lunches could be in cafés or a picnic in the fields.’

For more details contact Arrowtown-based Owen Wood on 021 757095 or email owen.wood@airnzbrokers.co.nz.

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a celebration of peace This Sunday 11 November is the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, in which at least 18 Arrowtowners died, and Arrowtown will be marking the occasion in a special way.

First up is the RSA Armistice Day service at the cenotaph. At exactly 11 am there will be 2 minutes’ silence to remember those who were lost, and then all church bells will ring to celebrate the end of the war.

The celebrations continue from 2.30 pm to 6 pm with a community picnic and concert at the Library Green. Come along, watch the Arrowtown School kapa haka roopu perform, and enjoy the Miners Band, Peter Doyle and the Queenstown Jazz Orchestra, the Crown Rangers and the Buckingham Belles. There will be free face painting from The Paint People and a barbecue supplied by the Thursday Club.

Bring picnic food and something to sit on! Wet weather venue will be the Athenaeum Hall.

QUEENSTOWN LIONS CLUB

70’s

ARROWTOWN ATHENEUM HALL

SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER Entertainer: D.J Big Al - The Night Owl

Doors open from 7.00pm Tickets $30 per person Tickets are available from the Arrowtown Fire Brigade, The Lakes Museum, Or Contact Michael White on 02040983304 or any Lions member

A BBQ Supper and non-alcoholic drinks will be supplied, but alcohol is BYO 70’s Dress optional

Spot prizes for best dressed and most outstanding garb Proceeds to a back-up generator for the Arrowtown Fire Brigade to keep your brigade powered in case of your emergency

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upcoming events

november – december

november

11,18 & 25

Arrowtown Farmers Market

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The Big Shave

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Arrowtown School Quiz Night

Every Sunday

Jed's Fundraiser PTA fundraiser

Queenstown Lions Club

10 11 17–27 Jan

70's Disco

Armistice Day Community Concert 100 years since the end of WWI

The Story of Life

Drawings & prints by artists Kate & Luigi Agnelli Air New Zealand

Library Green 10 am–2 pm

www.arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz

Fork & Tap 5 pm Athenaeum Hall

arrowtownpta@arrowtown.school.nz

Athenaeum Hall

Doors open 7 pm. Tickets $30pp available @ Museum, Fire Brigade

Library Green 2.30 pm

www.museumqueenstown.com

Lakes District Museum

www.museumqueenstown.com

Start at Millbrook 8.20 am

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Queenstown International Marathon

www.queenstown-marathon.co.nz

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Arrowtown Christmas Market

Presented by Arrowtown Plunket

Athenaeum Hall 10 am–4 pm

Central Otago Regional Orchestra

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm

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CORO Can - Can You

december

7&8 Freedom of Flight Film Festival 2018

Dorothy Browns 8.30 pm Adults $20 – Children $15

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Arrowtown Long Lunch

Buckingham St 12–4 pm

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Lake Hayes Triathlon (Xmas)

Lake Hayes Showground 10 am

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Arrowtown Post Office Fundraising Market

Library Green 10 am–4 pm

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your flop-free recipe toasted rosemary almonds Central Otago Regional Orchestra Conductor Ashley Hopkins

3 Tbsp coconut oil 2 cups raw almonds 4 sprigs rosemary, leaves removed, or 2 Tbsp dried rosemary 2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup 2 Tbsp paprika 1 tsp flaky sea salt freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.

Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the nuts and rosemary and stir until the nuts are fully coated. Keep stirring for a couple of minutes, then reduce heat to low.

Add honey, paprika and salt and pepper, and stir for another minute.

Transfer nuts to a baking tray, spreading out in a single layer.

Roast for 20 minutes and then enjoy!

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Featuring: THE BUCKINGHAM BELLES performing the original Offenbach Can-Can and...

TONYA CRUIKSHANK SOPRANO Plus Items from CORTO

ARROWTOWN: Saturday 24 November @ 7:30 pm Venue – Athenaeum Hall CROMWELL: Sunday 25 November @ 2:30 pm Venue – Goldfields School Hall Tickets – Adults $20 Children FREE available at the door, Cromwell Paper Plus and Arrowtown Medical Centre.

Concerts made possible by CLASS funding, New World Alexandra and Foodstuffs.

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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 Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd PO Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071 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 Making Room 021 455 309 After school art classes Spaces available in Term 4 Wednesday’s class (8–12yrs) Tel/txt.

Fiona 021 455 309 fionagarlick@mac.com 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.

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