Edition 167

your local event guide & directory 14 – 27 March 2019

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TRAINING DAY PRICE CUT FRIDAYS ONLY EXCLUSIVE WITH HOLLY & SHANAE

03 442 1890

Sunny Sunday Live Music Sessions Every Sunday in summer! 4-7 pm 17th March – Chris Langston & friends 24th March – Train Surfers & friends 51 Buckingham St | 03 442 1860 www.theforkandtap.co.nz 2

www.dorhair.co.nz

mainly music celebrates Mainly Music, the Presbyterian Church's music and movement programme for under-fives, is celebrating its 15th birthday with a service at Jack Reid Hall, St John’s Church, at 10 am on Sunday 17 March.

Everyone’s welcome to this familyoriented service, and there will be a bouncy castle and a barbecue lunch afterwards.

Please RSVP to frasers@ actrix.co.nz.

young golfer turns pro Laura Hoskin’s dream has just come true. The 23-year-old Arrowtowner has started living the jetsetting life of a pro golfer.

It’s a goal she has worked towards with relentless determination.‘I’d go to Arrowtown School then Arrowtown Golf Club and practise there – every day for two years,’ she says. ‘I didn’t like to give myself days off.’

The practice certainly paid off. During her final year of school Laura went to the USA for some junior tournaments and qualified for the US Junior Girls’ champs. ‘I kind of made a name for myself over there and suddenly was bombarded with schools wanting me to play for their team.’

She accepted a scholarship from Oregon State, then switched to the University of Mississippi. ‘I absolutely loved it…if I could give any advice to Arrowtown School pupils it would be to get really good at a sport that American colleges play!’

Late last year, the pro dream became reality when she qualified for the China LPGA tour. It promises to be quite an adventure. ‘I’ve been told it’s really different, being able to manage your energy levels, being able to travel a lot and still being able to perform week in and week out…but I like pressure and I like playing for money so I think I’ll love it!'

Laura is currently in New Caledonia for her first tournament as a pro, and then she will go to China to join the tour. She’ll be returning home when she can between tournaments so look out for her on her favourite local course – Arrowtown, naturally!

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arrowtown village association news clean air

Still dreaming of lazy summer Arrowtown days? Images of river walks, picnics and barbecues linger in our minds, but maybe it’s also time to think about hazy winter Arrowtown nights.

Due to our enclosed geographical environment, even with compliant wood burners many people struggle to keep their fire emissions within Otago Regional Council’s standards for Air Zone 1, to which we belong. Images of smoky layers hovering over the village and cloying the air we breathe will come to mind.

To help our community prepare well for this winter, the AVA is working in conjunction with ORC, Cosy Homes Trust, Arrowtown Clean Air Warm Homes Trust and the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research on a series of consultation and communication events.

Note these dates now: • ORC and Cosy Homes Trust will have an information stall at the Arrowtown Farmers Market on Sundays 7 and 14 April. Meters to test timber dryness for burning will also be available priced at $10 after a generous subsidy from ORC. • An evening science talk with NIWA and a daytime Clean Air Warm Homes Expo will both be held in May (dates to be confirmed).

Plan ahead and get your firewood in now – problem fires will be identified this winter and helpful intervention offered. wilding control

Have you been wondering how the Arrowtown Wilding Group’s work is going and what is on the cards for the future?

Note in your diary now: Wilding Community Update meeting, Athenaeum Hall, Tuesday 19 March 7.30 pm. web arrowtownvillage.nz email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 4

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 to 5 years Get your child’s name onto the wait list as soon as possible to avoid disappointment Innovative programmes including popular weekly nature-based programmes for 3- to 5-year-olds 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.

fundraising scouts It’s been all action for the Arrowtown Scout Group recently.

Now happily ensconced in the sparkly new Arrowtown Community Centre, they are focusing on fundraising to enable around 20 of them to attend Jamboree 2019.

Jamboree is big deal in the scouting world – about 4000 kids go and it only happens every three years.

This year it is at Mystery Creek in Hamilton so a large amount of money is needed for travel.

It’s a huge task but the Scouts have already been busy over the summer. They have been selling their very special Big Bay Rose, believed to be one of the oldest strains of rose to come to New Zealand and lovingly propagated

by Ika Willett. There are still roses available so keep an eye out for the Scouts at the Arrowtown Farmers Market on Sunday 17 March.

The Scout group would like to send a very special thank you to the Arrowtown RSA who have recently made a generous donation towards the Jamboree fundraising target. They would also like to thank Evan Dennison at Arrowtown Butchery who has been incredibly generous providing his delicious sausages for the Scouts to sell at the Queenstown Marathon and at the opening of the Arrowtown Community Centre.

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classifieds Premier Stopping – Local & reliable Quality Gibb stopping at competitive prices. Free quotes & advice. Contact Dave Thompson 021 115 3632 Hello, I'm Mikayla and I'm 14 living in Arrowtown. If anyone is looking for a baby-sitter, you're more than welcome to just send me a message if you would like a baby-sitter or if you require any more information. 021 0299 1356

real estate to let Studio unit available in Arrowtown from 26 April to 24 May. Ideal for couple or two friends. Fully furnished, queen size bed, double glazing, own kitchen + bathroom.

Contact: 021 170 3710.

Office Space available for sublease in Buckingham St. Contact Philip 027 846 0452

transport or live in Arrowtown. Applicants must be NZ Citizen/Resident or hold a valid work visa. Send you CV/Cover Letter to; hello@theforkandtap.co.nz PATAGONIA – SALES PERSON. Casual, fixed term, full and part-time positions available. BARISTA with at least one years’ experience is essential. Casual, fixed term, full and part-time positions available.To apply please send your cover letter and CV to admin@patagoniachocolates.co.nz

public notices CRAFTERNOON TEA - if you enjoy craft of any kind, and would like to meet like minded ladies for coffee cake and craft, then please come along 2-4pm, The Cottage, Anglican Church, Berkshire Street, Arrowtown - Phone Angela 021-393-538, Gold Coin Donation.

Saturday 16 March, then Saturday 13 April (so we don't clash with Easter).

situations vacant THE NEW ORLEANS HOTEL is looking for a full time kitchen hand and part time and casual front of house staff. Pop in and see us or email your CV to Info@neworleanshotel.co.nz THE FORK AND TAP – Our vibrant & iconic gastro/craft beer pub in the heart of Arrowtown requires. COOK – Commercial kitchen experience required. Ability to excel within a team environment and posses can can do attitude. CHEF DE PARTIE – Minimum 2 years experience in a commercial kitchen, work well under pressure and in a team environment. KITCHEN HAND – Must be efficient with a positive personality. Great team member and physically strong. Must have own 6

SPECIALISES IN: Interior | Exterior Renovation | Wallpapering

a weekend of motatapu For the first time this year the Macpac Motatapu offroad event was spread over two days. Nearly 4000 competitors biked, ran or walked to the finish line at Wilcox Green – they came from 22 different countries and from around New Zealand.

At the front of the race, records were broken, and for every competitor the beauty of the environment distracted from the pain of climbing all those hills.

Perhaps the craziest local involved was Arrowtown's Joel Peasey, who on Saturday did the 51 km ultra run and then on Sunday warmed down with the 15 km Miners Trail event.

Even this very tough guy had to admit on Monday that his legs were sore!

The weather was perfect all weekend – fine but not too hot – and organisers declared the 15-year anniversary event a huge success.

Entries open for next years Macpac Motatapu 2020 at 11 am 2 April!

Vera, Candice and Toni lining up

Joel doubled up

Jil & Sue about to start

the Miners Trail

David after attacking the Miners Trail 7

it takes a bit of cash The Arrowtown Choppers and the Arrowtown Village Association are leading a revegetation trial to identify the best species to replace wilding trees on Tobins Face. The planting work on a quarter-hectare near Tobins Track will be done by volunteers on a community planting day on 23 April, but the plants themselves and things like tree guards, matting and fertilisers cost money. This is where you can help by going to givealittle.co.nz and searching for ‘tobins face’. Every little bit helps towards the $8500 needed!

beech seeding project The Wakatipu Beech Seeding Project is a communitybased research project that is trying to find out if of sowing native seed in stands of sprayed wilding conifers will help them regenerate into beech forest. This year is a mast year for beech – they are producing lots of seed – and the project is looking for passionate conservation volunteers to collect seeds around Arrowtown on Saturday 16 March.

Go to wakatipuwilding.co.nz and click on ‘Beech Seeding Project’ to find out how to get involved.

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upcoming events

march – april

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10, 17 & 24

Library Green 10 am–2 pm

Crafternoon Tea

The Cottage, Anglican Church

Every Sunday

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Meet like minded people for coffee cake & craft

Relay For Life

16/17

arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz 2–4 pm. Gold coin donation

Lake Hayes Pavilion

Walking/running around a track for 24 hours

12 pm 16 March to 12 pm 17 March

Mainly Music 15th Birthday Celebration

Jack Reid Hall, St John’s Church 10 am followed by a BBQ Lunch

Wilding Community Update meeting

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm

MyPlace

Supper room of the Athenaeum Hall 6.30 pm–8 pm

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Arrowtown Farmers Market

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Talk to QLDC about life in your area

frasers@actrix.co.nz

arrowtownvillage.nz

letstalk@qldc.govt.nz

The Basin's Got Talent Auditions

Arrowtown School Hall 11am–2pm

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Arrowtown Holistic Spiritual Fair

Arrowtown Community Centre 9.30 am–4.30 pm

7, 14 & 21

Arrowtown Farmers Market Every Sunday

www.arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz

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Arrowtown Rugby Club Jubilee

Arrowtown Community Centre

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Through the Valley

11 am–7 pm Tickets Early Birds $59

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arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz

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23–28 Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival 27

Arrowtown Community Planting Day

Library Green 10 am–2 pm www.arrowtownrugby.co.nz

Cargo Brewery, Gibbston eventfinda.co.nz

Arrowtown

www.arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz

Behind Arrowtown Cemetry 9 am–12 pm

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your flop-free recipe rhubarb tart 1 packet sweet shortcrust pastry 2 Tbsp raw sugar ¼ cup rose or sweet white wine ½ cup water 2 Tbsp vanilla paste ½ orange or lemon, freshly zested, and the juice 1 bunch rhubarb, sliced 1 punnet fresh blueberries 2 Tbsp maple syrup coconut shavings ice cream and liqueur for serving Roll the pastry out and cut into 20 cm rounds.

Preheat oven to 220°C. Put the sugar, wine, water, vanilla paste, orange juice and zest into a small pan and bring to a low simmer. Add the rhubarb and simmer gently for 10 minutes until tender and the liquid has thickened.

Drain the rhubarb, reserving the liquid.

Arrange the rhubarb in the centre of the pastry, ensuring you leave 2 cm around the edges. Sprinkle the blueberries over.

Fold the edges of the pastry over the mixture to form a rustic tart edge, gently crimping as you go around.

Drizzle over a little of the reserved liquid and the maple syrup.

Scatter the coconut shavings over. Put tarts into the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes or until the pastry is golden and crunchy.

Serve warm with ice cream and your favourite liqueur.

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local of the month We are changing things up at The Loop. We are no longer publishing #theloopsnaps.

Instead, we'd like to celebrate some of the many wonderful residents of this little town. We want to know about anyone who has done great things or is just a super special individual. They'll be in the running for a $50 voucher from the New Orleans Hotel. Email thelooparrowtown@ gmail.com and tell us why they deserve a treat!.

$50

voucher

to nominate someone email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com telling us why

Unwind

AVAILABLE 4–9 pm Friday to Sunday

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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.

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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