Edition 164

your local event guide & directory 31 January – 13 Feburary 2019

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car boot sale It's time to clear out your garage and empty your cupboards of clutter – St Paul's Church in Berkshire St is holding its first ever car boot sale on Saturday 16 February.

To book a spot (they think they can fit 25 cars on the grass beside the church), call Trish on 0274 344 431 or 03 409 8331.

The cost is $25 per car, with the proceeds going towards church funds.

a treasure for everyone It’s taken more than a decade, but Arrowtown at last has a community centre. On Saturday Mayor Jim Boult cut the ribbon and residents were welcomed in to the $2.35m facility in Jack Reid Park.

Arrowtown Rugby Club president Simon Spark has been involved from the start. The club's old clubroom was nothing to be proud of and their new base will be a big step up, he said: 'We can actually shower inside the building without having to walk 40 metres in the open, among women and children, with a towel wrapped round you.'

Architect Murray Bennett was another driving force: he got the project off the ground, led the fundraising efforts and designed the building.

The facility will also provide new home for the South Island’s largest scout troop. Group leader Karen Iremonger described it as ‘an amazing opportunity’ for the Arrowtown Scouts' roll of 120 (and growing).

Local creatives have made their mark inside the building. Todd Weeks set off into the hills to find the perfect spot for a photograph of Arrowtown, while graphic designer Melissa Hinves worked with museum director David Clarke on a panel celebrating Arrowtown’s history, with another about the school to come. There will also be an art gallery.

The centre is for all the community: the sprung timber floor is suitable for dance and gymnastics and the flexible main space can be divided up for smaller events.

Photo by Leigh Jeffery

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councillor comment This update on Arrowtown goings-on from Arrowtown councillor Scott Stevens: If the summer of 2019 teaches us anything it is that Arrowtown cannot cope with peak-time visitor numbers when the majority arrive by car.

If we cannot cope today, then we have no hope of accommodating expected growth over the years to come. Rather than despair we need to accelerate planning for alternative means of getting to and from our corner of the Wakatipu.

This is why the Otago Regional Council’s Orbus is so important.

The $2 bus service has already proven to be a game changer but there is more improvement that needs to be done. It is frustrating for all of us that ORC seems reluctant to listen to local feedback.

From Dunedin they know best. However, we see it every day and from my observations throw my support behind a joint push by the AVA and APBA to get the double movement from Arrowtown’s CBD to Adamson Drive and back replaced with a one way loop through the business and residential zones. Another area of improvement desperately needed to make the service more attractive to local commuters is a peak-time direct bus to Queenstown and back along Malaghans Road. To give ORC some credit they are listening more seriously to this need and hopefully we will see this route added soon.

Another major part of the picture is active transport. With new and improved e-bike technology the bike trails leading into Arrowtown are bringing more people into town from further away. It’s no sweat on a good e-bike to get to Frankton and back on the Queenstown Trail. For locals who work in Arrowtown this is now a viable means of getting to and from work. I am working with local volunteers with more knowledge on the topic than me for all-day covered bike parking stations to make active transport a viable year-round alternative to bringing your car to town. If you want to know more please contact me at scott.stevens@qldc.govt.nz 4

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

real estate to let 4 RENT – 6 Mckibbin Place, Arrowtown.

3 Bedrooms, 2 storied, 2 bathrooms, furnished, really nice, no garage, $705 per week. Available 04/02/19. Phone: 021 161 0981 or view www.qtpm.co.nz.

situations vacant SOCIAL MEDIA Super Star wanted for promoting Arrowtown on Facebook and Instagram. Capable of producing original blogs and posts and of tracking digital media and website analytics. Must be a local resident. Contract work 4 – 5 hours a week.

Email Sue Patterson info@arrowtown.com for a Job Description. Closes 7 February.

Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association Inc.

and hard working. The responsibilities in this role vary considerably including re-packing, completing stock runs, general cleaning and much more. Holding a full driver’s license is a key requirement of this role. Key Attributes: • Willingness to work in Arrowtown (reliable vehicle & full drivers license) • Experience in backing a trailer preferred • Confident & experienced driver with full license and clean record • Strong atxnd you want to work for a fantastic local company that truly values it’s employee’s email your CV to: HR@RSS.co.nz (Subject Line: Warehouse Assistant). All applications close by Tuesday 29 January 2019. Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Postmasters Arrowtown – Join a professional and passionate team in beautiful Arrowtown! Competitive pay rate and incentive scheme on offer. Restaurant Manager (Long Term) - You will deliver a high-quality menu and motivate our staff to provide excellent customer service. You will ensure efficient restaurant operation, as well as maintain high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

We’ll expect you to lead by example and Provisions – BARISTA. We’re looking for uplift our staff during busy moments in our an experienced barista for our busy Allpress fast-paced environment. Ultimately, you Arrowtown café. If you’ve worked as a sole will ensure our restaurant runs smoothly charge barista in a busy café then we can and customers have pleasant dining offer a great wage. Come and see us at 65 experiences. Experienced Barista - An Buckingham St, Arrowtown or email your ability to work efficiently and consistently CV with two current references to info@ in a fast paced environment. FRONT OF provisionscafe.co.nz Tel: 03 442 0714 HOUSE - Friendly, outgoing personality Remarkable Sweet Shop – WAREHOUSE with a passion for customer service and an eye for detail. KITCHEN HAND - Reliable, ASSISTANT REQUIRED. A new and clean, and efficient with a positive attitude. exciting position is available for a Warehouse Assistant to join our warehouse Positions require a minimum commitment until May 2019 and a valid work visa is operations in Arrowtown. This is a full-time essential. Apply to Maria at: postmasters. permanent position working Monday to Friday. The role will require you to be flexible residence@xtra.co.nz 6

it’s the little things…

Arrowtown’s Kinsey Hall is living proof that being a Millennial does not mean you have to be ‘Generation Me’. Last year the Arrowtown twentysomething stepped in at short notice to coordinate the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal and now she is finding a way to help people caught in a crisis.

‘It all came about when I broke my ankle and was rushed to hospital with nothing but what I was wearing,’ she says. ‘I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by family who popped to the shops to grab me the basics, however there were a couple of ladies in my room who weren’t so lucky.’

That got Kinsey thinking about her hoard of unused hotel toiletries.

She made up little packs of items and sent them off to Invercargill hospital just before Christmas.

Wanting to do more, Kinsey got in touch with Women’s Refuge and discovered that women often need basics such as toiletries, undies and singlets when they first arrive. ‘So I decided to do it again,’ she says. ‘I thought everyone must have a stock pile of those hotel minis they plan to use but never do.’ And that’s when she got busy on Facebook.

‘I am absolutely blown away at how amazing our little community is, some people have offered to buy or have donated new items while others have gone through their cupboards and had a massive clean out.’

Arrowtown Pharmacy has donated some goodies, Blue Peaks Lodge in Queenstown has given a huge box of shampoo, and Frankton Dental a box of mini toothpastes. ‘I don’t expect anyone to buy goods, but if people do want to really help, the hardest things to stumble across at a hotel are toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, deodorant and sanitary items.’ And, of course, underwear!

Kinsey will be taking donations for a few more weeks – you can drop them off in the fish-shaped mail box at 33b Devon Street.

Please, only full, unused bottles and new items.

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youngsters focus on photography For the first time in Arrowtown, here’s a photo workshop just for students. In this two-hour photography walk, two leading photographers, Colin Walkington and Toni Caldwell, will take schoolkids on a stroll, passing on the tricks of the trade.

The photo walk is free, thanks to the Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association and the generosity of the photographers. Sue Patterson of the APBA says they are hoping encourage the art of photography by mentoring a new generation of photographers. 'As most children these days have a mobile phone, they are all equipped to take pretty good photos from these devices.'

The photo walk is on Saturday 2 February from 10 am to noon and open to children up to 16 years. Registration is essential: email info@ arrowtown.com.

Participants are encouraged to enter the APBA's Arrowtown Photography Prize, which has a junior category – details at arrowtown.com or @arrowtown on Facebook.

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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upcoming events

february – april

feburary

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Arrowtown Photo Walk for Students

Arrowtown, 10 am–noon

Learn the tricks on your camera or phone

Free for any school age pupils up to 16 years. Must register.

3, 10, 17 & 24

Arrowtown Farmers Market

Library Green 10 am–2 pm

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Car Boot Sale

28– 3 Mar

100th New Zealand Open Golf

Every Sunday

arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz

St Paul's Church, 9 am–noon Trish: 027 434 4431 or 03 409 8331

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

march

3, 10, 17 & 24

Arrowtown Farmers Market

Library Green 10 am–2 pm

7–11

Antique and Collectables Fair

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

Every Sunday

arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz

Athenaeum Hall

Entry by gold coin donation.

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Macpac Motatapu

Wilcox Green 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

www.arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz

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your flop-free recipe cauliflower rice with spiced cashews 1 medium-size cauliflower 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped freshly grated ginger 1 Tbsp black mustard seeds 1 Tbsp curry powder 100 g cashew nuts fresh coriander, chopped a little honey pinch garam masala zest and juice of lime or lemon Chop cauliflower into large chunks and pulse in a food processor until the chunks form a rice-like texture.

In a large frypan, heat coconut oil and cook onion for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and ginger. Add spices and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the cauliflower to the frypan and cook until it starts to brown.

In another pan lightly brown the cashews then add honey and sprinkle with garam masala.

When cauliflower rice is browned all over, spoon onto serving dish.

Toss in cashews and coriander and squeeze the lemon or lime over.making sure to add the zest.

This is delicious served when still warm but equally as good at room temperature.

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Today I found it gets even better if you keep walking to Mt Beetham Summit which is just past Tobins but it added on another half hour.

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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 Art Club 022 364 1127 Ages 7-15yrs. Creative painting, drawing & mixed media. Weds or Thurs 3.30–5 pm txt/email Lisa–youngpicassos@hotmail.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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