Edition 160

your local event guide & directory 22 November – 5 December 2018

QUEENSTOWN'S CHRISTMAS STARS SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2018 1 PM & 5 PM SHOWS QUEENSTOWN EVENTS CENTRE fortnightly thursdays

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Arrowtown Garage

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

all your motoring needs in the heart of arrowtown

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Phone 03 442 0807 www.arrowtowngarage.nz

Unwind

AVAILABLE 4–9 pm Friday to Sunday

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LUXURY AT IT’S BEST

03 442 1890 | www.dorhair.co.nz

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swim club starts early With Alpine Aqualand closed for maintenance, QLDC opened Arrowtown Pool for the summer yesterday, two weeks earlier than usual.

Arrowtown Swim Club are also getting underway this week and the season will start with a registration night including sausage sizzle and fun swim on Friday 23 November from 5.30 pm.

Existing and new members are welcome, for more info email arrowtownswim club@gmail.com or go to @arrow townswimclub on Facebook.

arrowtown’s stars of christmas This year’s Shotover Jet Christmas show will be a family affair as an Arrowtown mother-daughter duo take lead roles in Queenstown’s Christmas Stars. But there’s a twist: 12-year-old Bethany Graf will play the main role of Georgie while singer and professional facepainter Charlotte Graf will be ageing up by several decades to play her grandmother. Both are old hands at the Christmas show – Charlotte played Mrs Claus in last year’s show and Bethany has appeared in four or five of the panto-style productions.

In this year’s show Georgie is upset that her family and friends are too busy to decorate the Christmas Tree with her on Christmas Eve. Her teddy bear Angus comes to life to show her the reason everyone is so busy is they are helping make Christmas special for others, and that these volunteers are the real stars of Christmas.

Directed by Lisa Clough and Margaret O’Hanlon and with a cast of world-famous-in-Queenstown performers and some very talented kids – and a giant teddy bear – this touching, fast-paced show has something for the whole family. The production will once again feature the Men's Ballet and toe-tapping song and dance performances guaranteed to get you in the mood for the Christmas season.

Shotover Jet Queenstown’s Christmas Stars will have two performances at the Queenstown Events Centre, at 1 pm and 5 pm on Sunday 9 December.

Tickets from eventfinda.co.nz, i-SITE Queenstown and Queenstown Events Centre. Family (2 adults, 2 children) $35 plus booking fee; adult 17+ years $15 plus booking fee; child/youth 5–17 years $5 plus booking fee; under 5s are free.

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classifieds Premier Stopping – Local & reliable Quality Gibb stopping at competitive prices. Free quotes & advice. Contact Dave Thompson 021 115 3632

situations vacant We require an Arrowtown local for possibly a couple of hours a week gardening. Hoping for someone with good knowledge for immediate care and long term maintenance. If interested please call 021 0270 6026 to discuss.

Dudley's Cottage Arrowtown – We are looking for full time and part time staff, and students for the summer holidays to join our awesome crew at Dudley's Cottage.

We are looking for outgoing, friendly and motivated people with skills or willing to learn a variety of roles in our cafe and retail shop.

Experience is a plus but not 100% necessary if you are the right person. Join us for a fun and varied job. Competitive pay package.

If this sounds like you, email us your CV at dudleyscottage@gmail.com Fork & Tap – FRONT OF HOUSE POSITIONS. Long term and Summer positions available. The ideal candidates would have a passion for customer service, ability to excel within a team environment and possess a can-do attitude. CHEF Minimum 2 years experience, work well under pressure and in a team environment. PIZZA CHEF Experience in a commercial kitchen required - Job also includes working with antipasto, platters and desserts. All applicants must be NZ Resident/Citizen or hold a valid work visa Send your CV/Cover Letter to; hello@theforkandtap.co.nz Postmasters – Bar Superstar/Front of House/ Chef de Partie/Kitchen Hand. Competitive pay rate and bonus scheme on offer. Positions require a commitment until May 2019 and a valid work visa is essential. Apply to Maria at:postmasters.residence@xtra.co.nz 4

Central Otago Regional Orchestra Conductor Ashley Hopkins

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.

water supply upgrade begins Residents frustrated by summer water restrictions are welcoming the start of QLDC’s promised upgrade to the water supply network.

QLDC General Manager Property and Infrastructure Peter Hansby says there will be footpath diversions in Bush Creek Recreation Reserve while new bores are sunk. ‘The work will take up to two weeks and involve using a drilling rig and other machinery to install new water production bores to increase pumping capacity.’

Stage two of the upgrade will see the construction of a new reservoir at the end of Bush Creek Road. Increased water storage capacity will mean that we won’t get a repeat of the situation of last summer where water levels in the reservoir fell dangerously low because the bores couldn’t pump fast enough to refill it.

The new bores are expected to be commissioned in 2019 and construction of the new reservoir is planned to start in 2020.

Christmas sending dates We recommend you send your Christmas parcels before the sending dates below.

Australia

South Pacific, Asia, North America, UK and Europe

Rest of World

Wednesday 5 December

Monday 3 December

Friday 30 November

International

Send your presents early this year

Wednesday 12 December

Monday 10 December

Friday 7 December

Friday 14 December

Wednesday 12 December

Monday 10 December

Last day to pay for YouShop parcels From the USA

From the UK

Standard

Sunday 2 December

Sunday 2 December

Economy

Sunday 25 November

N/A

Buy 10 international stamps and pay for 9*

Sending within New Zealand Standard Post, Standard Parcel and Tracked Parcel

Courier Parcel, Courier and Signature Parcel

Tuesday 18 December

Friday 21 December

*Available instore or online from Wednesday 7 November 2018 while stocks last.

International Courier is available to 53 key destinations. New Zealand Post bears no responsibility for items sent overseas that may incur customs or taxes. The sending dates set out are a guide only, to help us to deliver your item in time for Christmas. We do not guarantee that your item will reach its destination before Christmas if sent before the recommended sending dates. Delivery to and from rural and remote areas may take longer.

For more information about Christmas sending ask at the counter or visit nzpost.co.nz/christmas

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keep christmas local...look at the options There’s no need to face the crowds doing Christmas shopping in the big-box stores when you can get it all done right here in Arrowtown.

You’d be amazed at the quality and range – whether it’s decorations or gifts, party food, wine or beer, do yourself a favour and shop Arrowtown. Just think, no more circling the carpark looking for a space, no more trolley rage in the supermarket. Christmas shopping will become a pleasure again! himalayan salt lamps Give a gift from Nature this year. Himalayan salt lamps are attractive and beneficial for health. They emit negative ions and are natural air purifiers, neutralising all forms of pollution including electromagnetic smog.

From $40 to $120 depending on size.

Rainbow Doorways, Coachman’s Hall. 03 442 1910 glenn jones art prints Kiwiana inspired prints with the aim of putting a smile on people's faces. From New Zealand family business 'Glenn Jones Art' Dudley’s Cottage, 4 Buckingham St (next to the historic Chinese Settlement). 03 409 8162 books The shop in the Lakes District Museum has a fantastic variety of books, art prints, souvenirs, calendars, recipe books, books for children, pictorial books, natural history, local history and historical novels. Give books – the perfect gift this Christmas. 49 Buckingham Street.

03 442 1824 imagine hand cream Experience luxury with Living Light’s exquisitely scented hydrating natural hand cream. All NZ Made.

Off The Wall, 18 Buckingham Street. 03 442 0890 Follow us on Instagram @offthewallgallerystore www.offthewallgallery.co.nz lollies & toys Need help with filling those stockings this year? Visit our shop in Arrowtown for lollies and now toys! Locals receive a 10% discount off your entire order. Just mention “The Loop” during your next visit.

The Remarkable Sweet Shop, 27 Buckingham Street.

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local gift guide NOMAD curly wool Supersoft sheepskin.

Bring this copy of The Loop in with you to receive 10% off.

Back Country, 21 Buckingham Street. 03 442 1947 www.nzshopping.com gift ideas The gourmet in your life will love something from our larder – choose from sustainably grown Five extra virgin olive oil, handcrafted Noble maple syrup, Huffman's spicy sauces, Amola artisan salts and more.

Rosie B's, 18 Buckingham Street. 03 442 0131 evolve Inspired by our unique culture and natural beauty, Evolve Jewellery celebrates your New Zealand memories! Charms from $49, Sterling silver jewellery from $109, plus 10% off for locals at The Jade & Opal Factory, 30 Buckingham Street. 03 442 1654 reusable cups Join the reuse revolution and through your actions inspire others to do the same. Three sizes, different colours and patterns available, starting from $19.

Get your first coffee free with your purchase.

Unwind Cafe, 4/14 Buckingham St. 03 442 0227 arrowtown post office Christmas cards from $2, stocking fillers, gifts for all, wrapping paper & tags, domestic & international postage (see deadline dates on page 5).

Remember to support your local Post Office.

Arrowtown Post Office, 52 Buckingham Street.

03 442 1885 reusable market gift bag The Ultimate Reusable Gift Bag from the Arrowtown Farmers Market. Boasting a stylish design, crafted from durable hessian and featuring a comfortable rolled handle. Available at the market every Sunday on the Library Green, $20 each or two bags for $30.

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Visit the New Zealand Memorial at Longueval and the grave of Sgt Henry Nicholas VC. Walk through the ramparts and the old town of Le Quesnoy.

Attend the Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gate, Ypres.

View and consider the action of the Otago Battalion in the Armentières sector.

Visit the official 1914 Christmas Truce site, and the only true ANZAC Cemetery on the Western Front, Mud Corner Cemetery.

Visit to the Nine Elms British Cemetery, resting place of ‘The Originals’ All Black captain.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE OTAGOS ON THE WESTERN FRONT

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upcoming events

november – december

november

till 27 Jan

Drawings & prints by artists Kate & Luigi Agnelli

The Story of Life

Lakes District Museum

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Show and Shine Car Show

Arrowtown Garage 10 am – 2 pm

Central Otago Regional Orchestra

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm

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CORO Can – Can You

museumqueenstown.com

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Feehly Hill Working Bee

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust

Durham St 9 am FB @wrtqt.org.nz

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Arrowtown Farmers Market

Library Green 10 am–2 pm

Arrowtown Village Assn AGM

Rooms by tennis court 7.30 pm FB @arrowtownvillage

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Every Sunday

Talk about the Community Housing Trust

arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz

december

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Kids Duathlon

7&8 Freedom of Flight Film Festival 2018 7

Lake Hayes Showgrounds 9.30 am $25 kidsduathlon.co.nz

Dorothy Browns 8.30 pm Adults $20 – Children $15

Arrowtown Long Lunch

Buckingham St 12–4 pm

Arrowtown Entertainers & Friends present

Buckingham Green 6 pm

www.arrowtownlonglunch.co.nz

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CHRISTMAS 'tis the season to be jolly

FREE–bring a picnic tea & celebrate with us

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Lake Hayes Triathlon

Lake Hayes Showgrounds 10 am

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Arrowtown Post Office Fundraising Market

Library Green 10 am–4 pm

www.activeqt.co.nz

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your flop-free recipe protein pancakes with berry compote pancake mixture 1 cup rolled oats 3 eggs 3 tsp baking powder pinch cinnamon 1–2 scoops protein powder of choice 2 Tbsp LSA mix compote ½ cup maple syrup 1 cup frozen mixed berries juice of half a lemon some lemon zest 1 tsp vanilla paste to serve Greek yoghurt Mix all the pancake ingredients in a blender.

Heat a non-stick pan, spray with a little oil and cook a quarter of a cup of the pancake mixture at a time.

To make the compote, combine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the berries have softened and the syrup has reduced.

To serve, top your pancakes with the compote and add a dollop of Greek yogurt on top.

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IN MID NOVEMBER!

Armistice Day 2018

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Family pass (2 adults and 2 kids) to Shotover Jet's Christmas Show

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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.

Kinga Krupa Music 021 0843 7037 Piano and Music lessons Mon-Thu in Shotover Country and Fridays in Arrowtown with a local pianist and piano teacher. Fun, student-focused atmosphere for all levels and ages. www.kingakrupamusic.com 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.

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