Edition 162

your local event guide & directory 20 December 2018 – 16 January 2019

Saturday 12 January 2019

WISHING YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! fortnightly thursdays

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INTRODUCING

JACKIE Originally from the UK, Jackie has become a well known and dedicated hair stylist for the Arrowtown locals.

Jackie brings 15 years experience in the hairdressing industry and innovative colouring techniques to the D’OR Team.

03 442 1890 | www.dorhair.co.nz

Happy Festive Season & Safe Holidays! from the team at Arrowtown Property Management Ray White Arrowtown Property Management has the expertise and market insight to make sure you’re maximising your return on investment.

For Award winning service get in touch with Ray White Arrowtown Property Management today.

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christmas tea In what's becoming a new tradition for Arrowtown, last Sunday around 100 over-70s gathered at the hall to celebrate Christmas with afternoon tea courtesy of the Queenstown Lions Club.

Seniors came from all over the district to enjoy entertainment, dancing, catering by the ladies of Altrusa and, in a rare moment of quiet in the hall, a couple of rounds of bingo!

MC Michael White says he's had lots of positive comments and they'll be back next year!

lake hayes a&p show The Lake Hayes A&P Show, sponsored by Arrowtown Lifestyle Retirement Village, is back in January. This year it’s all about keeping it local at the Wakatipu’s must-do family fun day.

The old favourites will be there – entertainment for the kids, market and trade stalls, fashion in the field, all sorts of animals, and the traditional home industries competitions. This year the committee has added horse-shoeing demonstrations to the schedule.

There are new classes throughout the show ground. For the lifestylers, there’s now ewe with lambs at foot, and the kids have school pony classes. After the Grand Parade there will be a mass gumboot throw and a tug of war.

New categories abound in the pavilion too. The Blokes section wants your No. 8 wire skills and kids can build with Lego or create a healthy lunchbox. Read the schedule at lakehayesshow. com and get growing, making, preserving and baking – there are lots of great prizes.

On the entertainment side, Wayne McEwan the Magic Guy will be there with his pets. And – warning to all Scottish grandmas – the Wonky Donkey man will be performing! Good news after last year’s scorcher, there will be a shade sail in front of the stage and hay bales to sit on too.

The Lake Hayes Show is on Saturday 12 January 2019 from 9 am. Remarkables Experience buses will run all day from the Park and Ride in Alec Robins Road. Entry is $10 adults, children free.

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councillor comment This update on Arrowtown goings-on from Arrowtown councillor Scott Stevens: It’s been a busy year in the Queenstown Lakes District Council world as our district continues to grow at a record rate. This puts all sorts of pressure on council services and it’s my job as your dedicated Arrowtown ward councillor to make sure our little village gets its fair share of the QLDC spending pie.

I am pleased to see the improved Ramshaw Lane car park looking so good with the planting giving this important asset an Arrowtown look and feel. Our new water supply bores are almost ready to be commissioned with a larger reservoir planned for 2019.

The enhancements along Wiltshire Street looks fantastic and my appreciation goes to the members of the Arrowtown Planning Advisory Group for their help in the design of this and other beautification projects around the Heritage Zone.

Volunteers play a big part in our lives and we are very lucky to have such people working hard for the betterment of our village. The same appreciation goes out to the Arrowtown Village Association committee and Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association board.

The Arrowtown Wilding Group has made huge strides in controlling wilding trees around Arrowtown in 2018. This subgroup of the Village Association released the Arrowtown Wilding Strategy earlier this year, and has overseen the felling of conifers over much of Tobins Face. Funding is now in place from Central Lakes Trust for the next round of ground and aerial control around German Hill.

Over Christmas and New Year our numbers swell with holiday makers so there will be no let up for council workers and contractors. For those that do get some time off, enjoy and I look forward to serving your interests again in 2019.

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

wanted The Arrowtown Post Office is still collecting used postage stamps. These are cleaned, sorted and placed in small presentation packs for sale at the Post Office to passing tourists as a fundraiser for the building maintenance. The scheme has now been going for over 20 years, but stamps are becoming scarce as we all turn to electronics to survive. So, please save all your incoming postage stamps and drop them into the Post Office.

real estate to let 4 RENT – 6 Mckibbin Place, Arrowtown. 3 bedrooms, 2 storied, 2 bathrooms, furnished.

Really nice, no garage. Phone 021 161 0981 or view www.qtpm.co.nz. $705pw. Available 04/02/19.

situations vacant Akarua Wines – CELLAR DOOR POSITIONS & WAIT STAFF. We are looking for star staff to come and join our team!!!! if you have great customer service skills, love dealing with people and have a strong work ethic, get in contact! Full and part time positions available. Daytime role. Arrowtown busy restaurant & cellar door. Full training on Akarua Wines provided. Clear English.

Transport required. Email CV to deb@ akarua-artisan.nz Postmasters Arrowtown – Join a professional and passionate team in beautiful Arrowtown! Competitive pay rate and bonus scheme on offer. Positions require a commitment until May 2019 and a valid work 6

visa is essential. Bar Superstar - A varied role where an ability to work efficiently under pressure is key. Strong Barista skills essential.

Front of House - Friendly, outgoing personality with a passion for customer service and an eye for detail. Commis Chef - with the ability and ambition to progress to the next level.

Kitchen Hand - Reliable, clean, and efficient with a positive attitude. Apply to Maria at postmasters.residence@xtra.co.nz Slow Cuts is a fast paced restaurant in Arrowtown serving both takeaway and dine in options. We are currently looking for: KITCHEN HAND This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in learning about cookery and food as there will be basic food preparation and presentation involved. COMMIS CHEF 1 year's experience in a busy kitchen preferred along with a desire to keep learning. This is a full time position that can commence immediately. You will be working a mix of both day and night shifts approximately 35-45 hours per week.

A current NZ work visa is required along with own transport to Arrowtown Please email sam@peoplelikeus.co.nz New Orleans Hotel – FRONT OF HOUSE (part time). Immediate start. Will suit high school students. Come in and see us for more details.

The Chop Shop – CHEF WANTED. The Chop Shop in Arrowtown is looking for a chef who’s ready for a challenge! Send us your CV to thechopshop65@gmail.com and we’ll have a chat.

Unwind Cafe & Bar – Cook and Kitchen Hand. Wanted for busy summer period in Arrowtown with possibility to extend. Must be reliable, energetic and be able to work by yourself and as part of a team. Transportation and/or accommodation necessary. Full training provided. Immediate start If it sounds like you, get in touch at unwind_cafe@ hotmail.com

market day

Once again on Thursday 27 December from 10 am the Post Office Market Day will take over the Library Green as throngs of locals and visitors make their way around more than 90 stalls selling local arts and crafts, food, plants and much more.

The event is a fundraiser for the iconic post office, which was bought by the community from NZ Post in the 1990s to save it from closure. Funds raised go towards maintenance of the historic building. You can also support the PO by shopping there – and saving your used stamps (see opposite).

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We’re ready to help make 2019 your greatest year!

Thank you for all of your support in 2018. We wish you all the very best for the New Year. rwarrowtown.co.nz Newman Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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upcoming events

december – january

december

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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

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Lake Hayes A&P Show

from 9 am – $10 adults, children free

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Summer Concert at Gibbston Valley Winery

1820 Gibbston Highway, State Highway 6. Gates open 11 am

www.activeqt.co.nz

january

Lake Hayes Showgrounds www.lakehayesshow.com

www.gibbstonvalley.com

please conserve water!

QLDC tells us the recent hot weather is already putting pressure on our water reserves. To avoid water restrictions like last year's, they're asking us to conserve water now.

You can help in several ways: • Water gardens by hand rather than setting a sprinkler.

• Use a timer for your sprinkler and water your lawn for an hour between midnight and 6 am, when demand is low.

• Check the arc of your sprinkler to make sure you’re watering the garden or lawn, not the path and driveway.

• Wash dishes and clothes when you have a full load.

• Take shorter showers.

• Check for and fix leaks.

If we all do our bit, we may be able to avoid restrictions this year!

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your flop-free recipe lamb and edamame stir-fry ¼ cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp honey ⅓ cup mirin 1½ tsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger 3 spring onions, chopped 450 g lamb backstrap 360 g soba noodles 2 cups frozen shelled edamame beans 1 Tbsp sesame seeds 2 tsp vegetable or peanut oil vegetables of choice, chopped handful mint leaves Bring large saucepan of water to boil.

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, mirin and sesame oil. Pour half into large mixing bowl, add ginger and spring onions, stir and set aside.

Slice lamb thinly and place into the bowl with the marinade, coating well. Set aside for 15 minutes to infuse.

Cook noodles and edamame in boiling water for 4 minutes.

Drain well, rinse and add to large mixing bowl with dressing. Toss well to combine.

Meanwhile, heat wok (or frying pan) over medium heat. Dry toast sesame seeds for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Remove from pan and set aside.

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Heat oil over high heat in same wok (or frying pan), place lamb into wok and cook 1 minute each side. Remove and set aside.

Add chopped vegetables and stir-fry for 2 minutes so they are still crunchy. Pour in marinade leftover from lamb and cook a further 3 minutes on each side, basting regularly.

Return lamb to the wok along with the noodles and edamame beans, tossing to combine.

Serve in bowls and garnish with mint leaves and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.

Serves 4 as a main meal or 2 and 2 lunches.

for lunch Layer ingredients into a jar and presto you have a nutritious, healthy lunch on the run saving you money and time – you could easily add some fresh lettuce leaves or baby spinach for extra crunch.

#theloopsnaps – christmas competition The winner of this year's Christmas Competition really put in that extra effort, congratulations Si & Brent you get the very special Christmas package including a family season pass for the Arrowtown Pool (worth $80), 2 adult tickets (kids free) to the A&P Lake Hayes Show (worth $20), an Ida candle from Dudley's Cottage ($45), Kerastase Holiday Nutritive pack from D'OR and a half side of salmon from Fully Pitted. add #theloopsnaps to your photos on facebook or instagram & they might just win & make the next issue of the loop arrowtown.

Sunny Sunday Live Music Sessions are back....Every Sunday in summer!

Starting this Sunday 9 December – 1–4 pm Noel Coutts Story teller song writer local legend

4–7 pm Saelyn Guyton

Stunning solo musician from Riverton 51 Buckingham St | 03 442 1860 www.theforkandtap.co.nz 11

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 Kids Circus 022 017 2046 Aerials, Tumbling, Acro, Juggling. Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays. Arrowtown Primary School Hall. Contact: cirque@abigailrose.co.nz www.abigailmarionrose.com/kids-classes.

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 11 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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