Edition 170

your local event guide & directory 25 Apri – 8 May 2019

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WE BREATHE WHAT YOU BURN Burning rubbish?

Think again.

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rugby’s big weekend Easter weekend was full of rugby and reminiscing for Arrowtown Rugby Club as it celebrated its 30th anniversary with a full slate of activities at Jack Reid Park.

First up on Friday was a registration evening with a Q & A with club stalwarts and an appearance by All Blacks legend Frank Bunce.

Saturday saw the premiers play the Battle of the Basin, a White Horse Cup challenge by Wakatipu.

The Arrowtown Bulls walked out in special jubilee jerseys in the club’s original colours but couldn’t hold back an inspired Wakatipu team.

Persistent rain deterred some supporters, but club vice-president Amy Wilson-White says the crowd had a great time thanks to an epic struggle on the field and the antics of the club’s new mascot. The new club rooms, where supporters can get hot food and drink and watch the game in the dry, were also a big hit. ‘We have been working for over a decade to get our new club rooms,’ says Amy. ‘We wanted to provide a more family atmosphere…it was great to see so many families, the future of Arrowtown Rugby Club, come out.’

On Saturday night a function drew 150 current and former members from as far away as Australia. Frank Bunce again spoke, club president Simon Spark was given a life membership, and after a three-course dinner the Crown Rangers performed with guest Jordan Luck. The following day there were a few sore heads for the Arrowtown vs Wakatipu golden oldies match but it was still heartily contested.

Amy says the whole weekend was a huge success. ‘We were overwhelmed by the support of members new and old. It was so great to catch up with people from our community over the last 30 years.

We think Arrowtown Rugby Club is an integral part of our community.’

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councillor comment This update on Arrowtown goings-on from Arrowtown councillor Scott Stevens: A big step forward for Arrowtown last week when council voted to transfer land at Jopp Street to the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust. As your Arrowtown Ward councillor, the decision pathway was cleared when the District Plan Commission recommended this 3.6 hectare site (the former wastewater settling ponds for Arrowtown) be added to Arrowtown’s Urban Growth Boundary.

I had made my position very clear, that I would not support Jopp Street urban development until such point as the District Plan Commission made its recommendations. The Independent Hearings Panel recommended this land be rezoned low-density suburban residential and included it in the Urban Growth Boundary of Arrowtown. The Hearings Panel noted in their recommendations it would be 'a seamless extension to the existing urban landscape'. This extension was also earmarked for housing in Arrowtown’s 2003 Community Plan.

The only question that remained was who would develop it. A private developer likely to offer more of the same land prices for sale in subdivisions like Linksgate and Arrowfields with no long-term affordability benefit, or our own ratepayerbacked community trust that would hold the land in community ownership forever?

This council decision does not fast-track development. It only transfers ownership to the Trust and allows them to begin the process of seeking resource consent. Although I support this proposal, others may not, and the RMA process will examine the development proposal in more detail. For more information or if you have an interest in standing for Arrowtown Ward Councillor at the next election (I am standing down) please feel free to contact me at scott.stevens@qldc.govt.nz 4

let’s help let’s eat!

Let’s Eat! is on a mission to reduce the amount of food being wasted and feed Wakatipu people who are needing support (for whatever reason). The group, which is part of Baskets of Blessing, collects quality surplus food from supermarkets and a volunteer team cooks it into delicious, nutritious frozen meals. These meals are distributed to those in the community that are going through a difficult time.

Once a week Let’s Eat does a big cook-up at St John’s in Arrowtown from 10 am to 3 pm, and that’s where they could use your help.

They’re looking for volunteers to help with the cooking, as well as contributions of certain pantry foods. To find out more go find @ basketblessingspage on Facebook.

Let’s eat is also looking for places to store their freezers – check out the public notices on the next page for details.

LIVE MUSIC

in our GARDEN BAR SAM MAXWELL Sunday 28th (Pie & Pint day) 3–6 pm 51 Buckingham St | 03 442 1860 www.theforkandtap.co.nz 5

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

situations vacant The Gold Nugget – RETAIL STAFF. Large souvenir shop in Arrowtown needs a friendly, outgoing and competent sales person. Must speak English and work weekends. Please phone Lara 0274 808 804 Andrew 021 465 777 The Stitching Post – We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic knitters to knit for our shop. Please ring if you are interested 03 442 0448

public notices Let's Eat storage needed - If someone has space in their garage and would be willing to have one of our freezers to store meals for us to make our distribution a bit easier, please get in touch. We are mainly looking at Arrowtown / Dalefield, Frankton, Arthurs Point and Jacks Point. It doesn't require you to become a volunteer, we would just need regular access for our volunteers to pick up meals for distribution. We will communicate about pick up dates and times beforehand. We have a couple of freezers that need a new home by the end of April, so please call or text 021 0233 0802 if you have space.

Stamps needed – The Arrowtown Post Office is still collecting used postage stamps. These are cleaned, sorted and packed for sale at the Post Office as a fundraiser for the building maintenance. So, please save all your postage stamps and drop them into the Post Office.

Unwind

AVAILABLE 4–9 pm Friday to Sunday

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arrowtowner to lift for new zealand Anna Claire Thompson packs a lot into each day. She’s mum to three, makes and sells jewellery, is an airbnb host – and she trains as a strength athlete. Now she’s reached the pinnacle of her chosen sport, having been selected to represent New Zealand at the International Powerlifting Federation Classic World Championships in Helsingborg, Sweden, in June.

‘What a privilege to get to compete at that level,’ she says. ‘I know there’s a thousand other people out there that could be better lifters than me. I’m lucky to be in the situation that I have the time to train, the resources to travel across the other side of the world, and the physical and mental health to follow through and lift on the platform among the best drugfree powerlifters in the world.’

For Anna, who trains at the Events Centre and at her home gym, which she has named The Forge, the goal is not to win a medal. It to lift alongside her idols, including Kimberly Walford, one of the best powerlifters of all time. The SPECIALISES IN: greatest achievement is simply Interior | Exterior to have done everything needed Renovation | Wallpapering to get herself to the platform in good shape. ‘It is the hardest thing I will have done in my life.

That’s why I’m doing it.’

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leaders’ high honour Two of Arrowtown’s cub leaders celebrated completion of their scouting leadership training in a unique way recently – by scaling a mountain. This was Bod Boden and Ika Willett's second climb up Single Cone together, but this time they took cubs Ben and Albie Boden, venturer Nick Thompson and training leader Greg Fawcett. "to see Albie & Ben up there is amazing."Ika told us. At the summit Greg, also a Wood Badge holder, made the presentation of the Gilwell Scarf and Wood Badge, an honour reserved for scout leaders that dates back to 1919. Scout leader Lara Fletcher also completed the training but was unable to join the expedition.

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upcoming events

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23–28 Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival 24 26 & 27

Senior Citizens Afternoon Tea La Nuit d'Extraordinaire!

Book your table NOW and don't miss out

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Ray White Autumn Festival Art Exhibition opening & awards

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Wakatipu Reforestation Trust Community Planting Day

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ASB Arts & Crafts Market The Basin’s Got Talent

Arrowtown

www.arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz

Athenaeum Hall 1.30 pm Athenaeum Hall

Doors open at 7.15 pm www.eventfinda.co.nz

Lake District Museum 7.30 pm $7 at door, includes glass of Akarua wine Feehly Hill 9 am to noon @wrtqt.org.nz on FB

Library Green & Surrounds 10 am – 4 pm Gold Coin Entry

Athenaeum Hall 4 pm–5.30 pm, Doors open 3:15 pm Adults – $5.00, Kids – Gold coin

may

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Let's Eat – Cook Up

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Wakatipu Reforestation Trust Community Planting Day

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NIWA talk: Clean air and warm homes

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Wakatipu Reforestation Trust Community Planting Day

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My Name is Moana

Arts on Tour NZ presents

St Johns Kitchens 10 am – 3 pm

@basketblessingspage on FB

Lake Hayes 9 am to noon

@wrtqt.org.nz on FB

Athenaeum Hall, Supper Room 7-8pm Free entry Lake Hayes–Mill Creek, Slope Hill 9 am to noon @wrtqt.org.nz on FB

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm

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your flop-free recipe anzac slice 1¼ cups plain flour 1¼ cups rolled oats 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup shredded coconut 150 g butter, chopped 2 Tbsp golden syrup ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 2 Tbsp boiling water Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fanforced. Grease and line a 3 cm deep, 19 cm x 29 cm (base) slice pan with baking paper, allowing a 2 cm overhang at each of the long ends.

Combine flour, oats, sugar and coconut in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre.

Place butter and syrup in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth.

Combine bicarbonate of soda and boiling water in a jug. Remove butter mixture from heat. Stir in bicarbonate of soda mixture. Add to flour mixture.

Stir to combine.

Transfer to prepared pan. Using the back of a spoon, press mixture evenly into pan.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Cool in pan. Cut into squares.

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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!.

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

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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 New Orleans 27 Buckingham St 03 442 1748 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 Unwind 4/14 Buckingham St 03 442 0227 child care ABC Arrowtown Montessori 16 Wiltshire St 03 442 0032 Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave & Durham St 03 442 1416 computer services Remarkable Nerds 16 Wiltshire St 03 442 0032 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty ArrowPilates | Classical Studio 22b Daveys Place 027 450 5695 Back on Track Physiotherapy 57 Buckingham St 03 442 6616 Beauty Basics 16 Cornwall Street 022 091 2461 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 03 442 0807 painter Arrowtown Painter Decorator Arrowtown 027 284 1038 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

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 Tuesday of each month at 10.30 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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