Edition 163

your local event guide & directory 17 – 30 January 2019

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contents 3 sofia takes wing 4 ava news 6 classifieds 7 lake hayes show 9 upcoming events 10 your flop-free recipe 11 #theloopsnaps 12 business directory 13 local clubs

Sunny Sunday Live Music Sessions Every Sunday in summer! 1-4 pm 20 JANUARY Pearly McGath & Ned Webster 27 JANUARY The Werewolves of Lumsden 5 piece local band

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water upgrade This time last year Arrowtown was under strict water restrictions as the reservoirs ran dangerously low.

It's a different story this summer, with a combination of wetter weather, two extra bores in use and good irrigation etiquette by residents leading to no warnings from QLDC about water levels dropping.

sofia takes wing Born-and-bred Arrowtowner Sofia Machray is just starting on her music career but already she’s making an impact. The 19-year-old released a live single of Bon Iver’s ‘Holocene’ last year, and now she is showing off her skills as a songwriter as she launches an EP that includes three of her own songs.

Music has been a lifelong passion for Sofia. She got her first guitar on her 5th birthday and the self-taught player's talent shone through as lead guitarist in several school bands. But it wasn't until high school that she started singing. ‘I realised that my passion for music was much stronger than others so I decided to go solo and enter some singer-songwriter competitions.’ She hasn’t looked back, winning musicianship awards and first places year after year. ‘I knew that music is what I wanted to do for a living.’

Sofia has just completed her first year studying commercial music at Massey University in Wellington. ‘I wanted to major in industry rather than practice as I saw more growth for learning in that area,’ she says. ‘This means I'll come out of my degree knowing how to manage myself as an artist.’

The new EP, Live Session at the Library, has just been released on all social media platforms, including Spotify. You can follow Sofia and see live footage on YouTube and her Facebook page @sofiamachraymusic. She will be performing at Yonder in Queenstown on 7 February.

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arrowtown village association news The wheels on the bus go…

That’s right; they do go round and round. But does the Arrowtown community want the buses going round and round and round?

We all love the Orbus service, which is providing a great and affordable service, although one aspect is raising discussion.

Since the service was introduced just over a year ago by the Otago Regional Council, the AVA has received many comments asking why the route has to be a ‘double movement’ rather than what historically was a one way loop through the iconic character village that is Arrowtown.

The double movement route means twice the number of Orbus buses passing through Arrowtown, and is causing some confusion, particularly for the museum area pick-up and drop-off point.

The current system will shortly see the loss of 9 car park spaces on Ramshaw Lane and see funds spent on out-of-character bus stops and shelters on both sides of village streets. Also a roundabout will be placed on Adamson Drive to allow a bus turnaround. All of this infrastructure work is to be done by QLDC at Arrowtown ratepayer expense.

The AVA is collaborating with other Arrowtown organisations in an attempt to get a practical solution of a loop route reintroduced by the ORC. Such a loop would remove much of the infrastructure requirement, would use existing bus stops such as the museum shelter on Ramshaw Lane, and reduce the number of Orbus movements passing by our historic Buckingham Street area.

We are canvassing our community once again for their opinions. What do you think? Do you support our attempts to get a practical solution that will continue to provide a great bus service without as many bus movements?

Send your thoughts to chairperson@arrowtownvillage. nz and remember, membership of the AVA is free via our website arrowtownvillage.nz

web arrowtownvillage.nz email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 4

Sunny Sunday Live Music Sessions Every Sunday in summer! 1-4 pm 20 JANUARY Pearly McGath & Ned Webster 27 JANUARY The Werewolves of Lumsden 5 piece local band

51 Buckingham St | 03 442 1860 www.theforkandtap.co.nz

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food & hygiene standards, creative menu planning, budgeting & cost control skills, and love what you do. SOUS CHEF - FULL Premier Stopping – Local & reliable TIME. To work along side our Head Chef, to Quality Gibb stopping at competitive lead our fabulous kitchen team to continually prices. Free quotes & advice. Contact produce great food and a great environment.

Dave Thompson 021 115 3632 Excellent pay and accommodation options available. FRONT OF HOUSE POSITIONS wanted Long term and Summer positions available The Arrowtown Post Office is still collecting The ideal candidates would have a passion for used postage stamps. These are cleaned, customer service, ability to excel within a team sorted and placed in small presentation packs environment and possess a can-do attitude. for sale at the Post Office to passing tourists as KITCHEN HAND Full time - 30p/w min. Must a fundraiser for the building maintenance. The be efficient with a positive personality Great scheme has now been going for over 20 years, team member and physically strong. PIZZA but stamps are becoming scarce as we all turn CHEF Experience in a commercial kitchen to electronics to survive. So, please save all required - Job also includes working with your incoming postage stamps and drop them antipasto, platters and desserts. All applicants into the Post Office. must be NZ Resident/Citizen or hold a valid work visa. Must have own transport or live in Arrowtown. Send your CV/Cover Letter to; real estate hello@theforkandtap.co.nz to let Postmasters Arrowtown – Join a 4 Rent down stairs 3 bedroom 3 bathroom professional and passionate team in beautiful Arrowtown! Competitive pay rate and flat. 119 Cotter Ave Arrowtowm. All inquires bonus scheme on offer. Positions require phone or text 021 071 1313 Joyce. a commitment until May 2019 and a valid work visa is essential. FRONT OF HOUSE – situations vacant Friendly, outgoing personality with a passion for customer service and an eye for detail.

Akarua Wines & Kitchen – DISHWASHER KITCHEN HAND – Reliable, clean, and - FULL TIME. We are a busy restaurant located near Arrowtown so your own transport efficient with a positive attitude. Apply to Maria at: postmasters.residence@xtra.co.nz is preferred, also a valid work visa and a minimum of medium level English. Email CV Provisions – BARISTA. We’re looking for a to: john@akarua-artisan.nz superstar barista for our Allpress Arrowtown cafe. Come see us if you’re an experienced The Chop Shop – CHEF WANTED / barista in a really busy cafe. Great wage BARISTA WANTED. The Chop Shop in offered and daytime shifts only. Send CV to Arrowtown is looking for a chef and a barista Info@provisionscafe.co.nz Or call us Tel: who are ready for a challenge! Send us your 03 442 0714 CV to thechopshop65@gmail.com and we’ll The Stables in Arrowtown is hiring CHEF have a chat.

DE PARTIE – Min of 3 years experience, be a team player, bring a developed palette to Fork and Tap – Our vibrant historic gastro/ the team, love food & a laugh Kitchen Hand craft beer pub in the heart of Arrowtown is seeking a HEAD CHEF & SOUS CHEF in the - Part Time or Full time, no skills required just a positive work ethic. You must be a NZ coming month. HEAD CHEF - FULL TIME Resident or hold a valid work visa. hamish@ Must have strong leadership skills, excellent macpherson.net.nz

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lake hayes show This year the Lake Hayes Show again benefited from excellent fantastic weather. Crowds packed out the grass for entertainers, Craig Smith and Wayne McEwan. 'The new shade sail proved very popular and was very well used by families,' say organiser Pip Norton. 'The face painting ladies were kept very busy all day as usual and the kids just loved the police tractor while the adults seemed to be reminiscing about "Lady Penelope" the 1954 Bedford bus from Triton.'

Numbers were up on last year and back to 2017 levels. Pip wants to thank all the sponsors, funders and volunteers, especially the Arrowtown Scouts, Arrowtown Swim Club and the Lions. 'And of course all the locals who came out to support the show!'

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upcoming events

january – april

january

20 & 27 19

Arrowtown Farmers Market

Library Green 10 am–2 pm

Every Sunday

www.arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz

Summer Concert at Gibbston Valley Winery

1820 Gibbston Highway, State Highway 6. Gates open 11 am www.gibbstonvalley.com

feburary

3, 10, 17 & 24 28– 3 Mar

Arrowtown Farmers Market Every Sunday

100th New Zealand Open Golf

Library Green 10 am–2 pm

www.arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz

Millbrook, The Hills Tickets $25 – $60 www.nzopen.co.nz

march

3, 10, 17 & 24

Arrowtown Farmers Market Every Sunday

www.arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz

7–11

Antique and Collectables Fair

Thurs–Sun 10 am – 5 pm Monday 10 am – 4 pm

Library Green 10 am–2 pm Athenaeum Hall

Entry is by gold coin donation.

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Macpac Motatapu

Wilcox Green

www.motatapu.com

april

7, 14, 21 & 28

Arrowtown Farmers Market Every Sunday

www.arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz

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Through the Valley

11 am – 7 pm Tickets Early Birds $59

23–28 Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival

Library Green 10 am–2 pm Cargo Brewery, Gibbston eventfinda.co.nz

Arrowtown

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your flop-free recipe green goddess smoothie Smoothie is super refreshing and offers nutrients that your body will love you for. The colour of this smoothie is amazing! I like to add in a spoonful of a super seed mix just to amp it up a little more but you could just as easily throw in some chia seeds, or a favourite nut butter.

You could substitute the spinach for kale or do a mixture of both, adding lemon juice adds some more flavour.

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

2 handfuls baby spinach 1 cup coconut water ½ cucumber 1 banana 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger spoonful superseed mix, or nut butter Place all ingredients in a blender or Nutribullet and blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately!

Makes 4 small or 2 large 10

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.

#theloopsnaps

They wanted to sit in the sun, after swimming

Holly, Todd and Michael Team ride to Kinross for Xmas Lunch

This month’s

prize...

$50 voucher for New Orleans Hotel

add #theloopsnaps to your photos on facebook or instagram & they might just win & make the next issue of the loop arrowtown.

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.

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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 Kids Circus 022 017 2046 Ages 4-15 www.facebook.com/ArrowtownCircus Aerial Silks, Trapeze, Tumbling, Acro, Juggling and Hoops. Thursday (5.30pm), Sundays (1pm & 3pm). Arrowtown Primary School Hall.

Contact Abigail. www.abigailrose.co.nz.

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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