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your local event guide & directory 14 – 27 Feburary 2019

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Sunny Sunday Live Music Sessions Every Sunday in summer! 4-7 pm

17 February – Jessie & Mathurin fabulous local duo

24 February – Kallidad

2 spanish guitars & a box drum, mexican inspired, pure instrumental energy, a must see!

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sign mystery The sign outside Arrowtown Gaol has gone missing.

The museum's Jane Peasey thinks someone may have taken it home for safe keeping as it was last seen leaning against the gate after the big winds.

If you have it, please return it to the museum, no questions asked! Just leave it on the verandah if you like. 'We don't need to know where it has been, we just need it back,' says Jane.

waitangi day first

This year is the first year local iwi Ngai Tahu have held their Waitangi Day commemorations in Queenstown, and students from Arrowtown School were front and centre in the celebrations.

The Kamuriwai Kapa Haka group was invited to perform a haka pĹ?whiri to welcome the guests at the Queenstown Recreation Ground. After the formalities, the senior kapa haka roopu also put on a traditional kapa haka performance that wowed the audience.

'Our students were honoured to be involved in such a prestigious event,' says organiser Stacey Anderson. 'The crowd loved our performance and our students were buzzing after getting off the stage.'

Stacey also offers a huge thank-you to kaumatua Darren Rewi for his work organising such a special community event.

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arrowtown village association news The AVA has been busy over the last few months progressing Stage One of the Arrowtown Wilding Strategy. You can read the full strategy, which was community approved last year, on our website arrowtownvillage.nz. While you’re there, feel free (literally) to join up us a member if you are not one already.

We are planning to have a public meeting in early March to outline plans for 2019, but in the meantime here’s a brief rundown on progress so far. control work

funding

Central Lakes Trust funding of $600,000 for on-going control of wilding conifer spread was confirmed in December. We are hoping to also receive funding from Community Trust South. A Lotteries application will be made in March to try and reach our targeted amount for Stage One. revegetation

Arrowtown Choppers continue to work on Wednesday evenings up behind German Hill. A large amount of progress has been made thanks to all the volunteers.

Check out the Arrowtown Choppers Facebook page and head on up to join them! A community chop is planned for late March or April, watch for updates on this and join in.

If we do reach our Stage One funding target, contractors will start work behind German Hill in second half of 2019.

In spring this year we will begin a revegetation trial near Tobins Track of a mixture of autumn colours and native plant species to replace the conifers. This will allow us to see what works well for when Stage Two is initiated and a start is made on filling in the gaps. information

We have installed information boards at two points near the river to inform locals and visitors alike about the work we are doing. A list of common questions and answers will be soon be put on the AVA website for those interested.

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real estate flatmate Single room for rent $250 per week includes power and wifi. Contact: 021 241 6620 to let House older style 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house close to the school, large sunny garden, $695. Available 21st Feb for long term rental. Email:melhillnz@gmail.com.

situations vacant Arrowtown School Is Seeking A Part-Time Teacher Aide For An Immediate Start To Work 9Am - 1Pm Monday To Friday, School Term Time Only. The Position Is Fixed Term. If Interested Please Send A Cover Letter To Shirley.forrest@Arrowtown. school.nz No Later Than Friday 22 February.

Childcare for Arrowtown Family needed.

We're on the look out for a fun, friendly person to look after our kids 3-4 afternoons per week after school aprox 3pm-6pm.

Would work well alongside another job.

Contact Grant or Julie ph.027 490 1998 or email ggjohnston@yahoo.com Dorothy Browns Cinema seeks enthusiastic local for cinema attendant position. Full-time position with evening & weekend work (but could possibly be shared by two part-time applicants). Please apply via email to the Manager at dorothy@ dorothybrowns.com. Closing date Monday 25 February.

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PART-TIME CELLAR DOOR HOST We are looking for the right person to join our team as a part time Cellar Door host. We envisage a 3-4 day working week including some weekends.

JOB REQUIREMENTS • A passion for customer service and able to provide a unique tasting experience to our customers.

• Able to convert positive experience into wine sales • Order processing and wine dispatch • Basic computer skills are essential • Good knowledge of and a keen interest in wine • A duty manager qualification would be an advantage If you are interested and have the suitable skills, we’d like to meet you!

Please send your CV to wine@chardfarm.co.nz.

Any questions call Jessie on 441-8452 NOTE: Applicant must be a NZ resident or have the ability to work permanently in NZ and should possess the attributes and skills outlined above.

2019 Macpac Motatapu 9th &10th MARCH We require a fantastic volunteer crew to support the event.

Working in partnership with the Queenstown Trails Trust, funds go towards maintenance and development of the trails in the Wakatipu. To sign up head to: motatapu.com/contact/ volunteers 7

Public Notice | Pānui Identifying Queenstown Lakes District Priority Thoroughfares and Buildings Council is seeking feedback on proposed priority thoroughfares in the Queenstown Lakes District.

This forms part of QLDC’s process of identifying priority buildings in the Queenstown Lakes District, as required under the Building (Earthquake-prone buildings) Amendment Act 2016.

The statement of proposal will be available for public consultation from 9 February 2019 on the Council’s website www.qldc.govt.nz or from the Council offices at 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown or 47 Ardmore Street, Wanaka and every library in the district.

The list of proposed thoroughfares include: 1–38 Ballarat Street, Queenstown; 4–26 Rees Street, Queenstown; the pedestrian lane between 13-17 Ballarat Street and Searle Lane; and 12–54 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown.

Any person or organisation has a right to comment on the proposed list and the Council encourages everyone with an interest to do so.

Submissions should be completed online. Alternatively they can be emailed to haveyoursay@qldc.govt.nz with the words “earthquake-prone thoroughfares submission” in the subject line or posted to Queenstown Lakes District Council, Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348. Submissions must be received no later than 5.00pm 15 March 2019.

All submissions must be dated and signed by you and should include the following information: • • • •

Your name, postal address and telephone number. If possible, please also include an email address.

Your submission on each aspect you wish to address, with reasons to support your view.

Whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission.

Whether you would consider making a joint submission.

Late submissions or oral submissions (without prior written material) will only be accepted where exceptional circumstances apply. All submissions will be treated as public information and will be published unless confidentiality is requested.

Private Bag 50072 | 10 Gorge Road Queenstown Phone 03 441 0499 | www.qldc.govt.nz

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upcoming events

february – march

february

St Paul's Church, 9 am–noon

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Car Boot Sale

28– 3 Mar

100th New Zealand Open Golf

Tickets $25 – $60 nzopen.co.nz

7–11

Antique and Collectables Fair

Thurs–Sun 10 am–5 pm Mon–4 pm

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Bingo

Bowling Club 7 pm

Trish: 027 434 4431 or 03 409 8331

Millbrook, The Hills

march

Relay for Life fundraiser

9, 10

Macpac Motatapu

Athenaeum Hall

Entry by gold coin donation.

Tickets $20

Wilcox Green motatapu.com

TRAINING DAY PRICE CUT FRIDAYS ONLY EXCLUSIVE WITH HOLLY & SHANAE april

7, 14 & 21

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 blueberry and spinach salad 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar Âź cup olive oil 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp honey 1 bag fresh baby spinach 1 punnet fresh blueberries crumbled feta handful toasted walnuts Combine vinegar, oil, mustard, and honey in a jar with a tightfitting lid and shake well.

Toss spinach, blueberries, feta, and walnuts in a large salad bowl.

Drizzle with dressing and toss gently. Serve immediately.

first day of school Freddy Danger Frisby

Started Arrowtown School on Monday 4 February.

Freddy loved his first day!

He was dancing in the kitchen all excited to go!

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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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