The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 172

your local event guide & directory 23 May – 5 June 2019

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firefighter overcomes injury This time last year volunteer firefighter Sue Fussell was disappointed to be on the sidelines of the Firefighter Stair Climb at the Sky Tower in Auckland. This year she is jubilant, having achieved a long-held ambition and raised over $1500 for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ. After months of training, Sue had to withdraw from the 2018 event when she ruptured her Achilles tendon running to a fire call. This year her training was going well until five weeks out, when she fell while on a training run, breaking her arm and injuring her shoulder.

Sue wasn’t about to let interrupted training put her out of the event again. She just changed her goal to simply getting over the finish line. She achieved that goal, climbing 51 flights of stairs wearing 20 kg of firefighting gear in 27 minutes.

She was inspired to push through by an encounter at the start line. ‘Out of the crowds came a family with their 3-year-old son who had leukaemia – he was hooked up to oxygen and drips and looked very unwell. When I was in a lot of pain and my lungs felt ready to explode, my thoughts went back to that family. The pain I was feeling couldn’t compare with what they must be going through – and mine would be over in minutes where they will probably have years of pain and grief.’

Standouts from the Arrowtown team were: Victoria Tovey, who won her age category and was 7th woman overall in the Firefighter of Steel event; and Steve Richens who came 13th out of 145 in his age category of the prestigious Donned and Started event. Todd Weeks and Shawn Coombe also put in strong performances. Between them the team raised $4500.

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councillor comment This update on Arrowtown goings-on from Arrowtown councillor Scott Stevens: It’s Annual Plan time in Queenstown Lakes District Council world and now is a good time to acknowledge the excellent job the Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association (APBA) and Arrowtown Village Association (AVA) do representing our village and furthering its interests. Both organisations run on volunteer hours and we are blessed to have such a power of energy and intelligence involved in community betterment.

The APBA represents the business ratepayers of Arrowtown with most members doubling as residents. The APBA’s particular area of interest is the central business district.

Their Annual Plan submission to council, amongst other things, includes formalising a shared space in and around Buckingham Street and Ramshaw Lane.

This concept tips the hierarchy of priority on its head. Cars are still welcome in the CBD but the priority goes to pedestrians first, cyclists second and cars third.

Those that frequent the main shopping areas of Arrowtown will know that many of our visitors are prone to wandering aimlessly and a shared space will officially 4

recognise this and make the visitor and resident experience safer and less stressful.

When driving in that part of Arrowtown we just have to accept this as normal, slow down, relax and appreciate the fact our home is very popular with visitors.

The AVA represents all residents of Arrowtown and their Annual Plan submission looks to encourage council to spend more on maintenance of green spaces such as the library green and also to invest in the protection of our heritage features.

Arrowtown’s historic Butlers Wall is a focus this year.

I have built a very good working relationship with both organisations and hope that the next Arrowtown ward councillor who takes over from me at the election in October will continue the collaborative approach we have developed. I can appreciate it is not easy for small communities like Arrowtown to get the most out of QLDC. Having everyone singing from the same song sheet certainly helps.

If you have any council-related questions or have an interest in standing for council at the next election please get in touch. scott.stevens@qldc.govt.nz

Be part of the discussion about the future of water in the Arrow River area ORC is working with the community in the Arrow River catchment to find out what they value about their waterway, and to develop objectives and use limits.

If you live in or near this area, we want you to be involved.

It’s important that as many people as possible take part so that decisions reflect the needs of the whole community.

We want to check that the values identified so far reflect what is important to you, and to find out if you have any other values you want to contribute.

Tell us in person on 27 May at either 12.30pm or 7pm at the Arrowtown Bowling Club, 6 Hertford St, Arrowtown.

Or go online at https://yoursay.orc.govt.nz/arrow-river 5

classifieds Premier Stopping – Local & reliable Quality Gib stopping at competitive prices. Free quotes & advice. Contact Dave Thompson 021 115 3632 Physiotherapy in Arrowtown – Looking after the locals – Queenstown Physiotherapy now has 2 clinics a week at the Arrowtown Medical Centre. Kate is ready to help get you back out there.

Tues & Thurs 1:30 pm–4 pm. Call 03 441 0580 to make your appointment.

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real estate to let Self contained one bedroom apartment available to rent in Arrowtown. Fully furnished, Netflix TV, Wifi. $400pw +Power.

021 062 5747 Warm comfortable 4 bedroom family home available Term 4 in Arrowtown. Fully furnished and ready to be lived in. Fantastic sunny elevated location minutes from school with the park next door. Please call 027 201 8178 for more details. to lease The Coop – A shared space in Arrowtown - Desks available! 4 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. Self-employed? Tired of ‘working’ from home? Want to be surrounded by like-minded entrepreneurs? We have desks available. $650 per month. Check us out at www.sharedspace.co.nz. Or email, vaughn. crowther@utiliytnz.co.nz 6

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 days working week including some weekends. (possibility of extending to full time for the right candidate)

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 wine knowledge 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 03 441-8452 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.

echoes of remarkable voices Familiar melodies from through the centuries are set to ring around the Thomas Brown Gallery at Remarkable Vocals’ upcoming concert.

With Thomas’s fine paintings providing the backdrop, Queenstown’s own choral ensemble will perform early English madrigals and sacred music by Elgar – as well as popular music from more recent times, including show music and a bracket of songs by Enya. Also on the programme is a rendition of ‘Like a Singing Bird’ overlaid with the Scottish song ‘My Love is Like a Red Red Rose’ by Bob Chilcott. Karl Jenkins's 'Adiemus' with its unique language and ethnic style rhythms will be familiar to anyone who has seen Avatar.

Featured performers include Wakatipu High School student Helena Hornbacher, Sally Geddes and Deryck Marshall. Sue Patterson, who directs the group, says that new accompanist Jeanette Robertson brings ‘just the right support from the dramatic to the sensitive to bring out the best of the powerful programme’.

Remarkable Vocals will perform Echoes: Songs for Choir at the Thomas Brown Gallery in Speargrass Flat Road at 3 pm on Sunday 9 June. Tickets are $40 from Lakes District Museum, Summerfields SPECIALISES IN: Pharmacy and Wilkinsons Interior | Exterior Pharmacy (entry includes Renovation | Wallpapering interval refreshments). Sue recommends you buy your tickets now – these gallery concerts usually sell out.

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I BREATHE WHAT YOU BURN Come see us at the Arrowtown Warmer Homes Show Thursday 23 May 11am – 7pm Athenaeum Hall

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upcoming events

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Let's Eat – Cook Up

St John's kitchens 10 am

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Arrowtown Warmer Homes Show

Athenaeum Hall 11 am–7 pm

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Arrow River Discussion

Arrowtown Bowling Club 12.30 pm and 7 pm

Arrowtown Matariki

Library Green 5–7.30 pm

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new path for cancer rehab Women affected by cancer have a new option for therapy as Arrowtown physio Anna Everest has completed her certification as a PINC cancer rehab therapist.

Anna can now offer a full range of services to care, support and guide women through every stage of their treatment and recovery. The programme is designed to help maximise recovery, regain physical and emotional strength, improve body confidence and control. The PINC & Steel Charitable Trust oversees the training; if women need funding support they can apply to the trust to have sessions paid for.

'I decided to the course after seeing family members go through cancer treatment,’ says Anna. 'I wanted to do something positive to support others through their journey, especially in this region where services are limited. I want to make a positive impact on the women in the most difficult and challenging time of their life.'

Anna has completed the PINC course for female cancer rehab – she says she hopes to do the Steel course for men affected by cancer soon.

You can find out more about the PINC programme at pincandsteel.com.

Anna works through Queenstown Physiotherapy at their clinic above Queenstown Medical Centre.

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your flop-free recipe shepherd's pie 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 fresh bay leaf salt and pepper 800 g lamb mince 2 Tbsp tomato paste 250 ml chicken stock 125 ml red wine 60 ml Worcestershire sauce 120 ml frozen peas, defrosted 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped mash 800 ml desiree potatoes, roughly chopped 250 ml cream 100 g butter, softened salt and pepper Preheat oven to 220°C. Heat oil in a pan and add onion, carrot, garlic and bay leaf. Cook until soft. Season to taste, add the mince and stir, breaking up mince with a spoon.

Add tomato paste and stir to combine. Add stock, wine and Worcestershire sauce, bring to the boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce is thick (about 20 minutes). Stir in the peas and parsley and check seasoning.

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Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold salted water. Bring to the boil and cook until tender (about 10 minutes). Drain potatoes and return to the pan, then add cream and butter. Mash until smooth. Season to taste.

Divide the mince mixture between four oven proof dishes. Top with potato and bake until golden (about 10 minutes).

Serves 4

local of the month This issue's winner is Rebecca O’Malley, nominated by Sadie Richens. 'For many years Becks has been cooking up a storm for Arrowtown School fundraisers. She is a fabulous chef and can always be found in the kitchen, providing wonderful food for our community with the sole intention of supporting our School. She is a wonderful asset to our community.'.

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Here’s some samples of our

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Warming Soups House Smoked Salmon Bagel Jalapeño Hotdog Beetroot & Quinoa Salad w smoked coconut yogurt

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Grilled Haloumi Salad

w puy lentils, roast cauliflower, raisins, red onion, toasted almond, preserved lemon dressing

Cardrona Merino Lamb

w kumara mash, roast onion & garlic, Cavolo Nero

Free-Range Chicken

w whipped pumpkin polenta

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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

l 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

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local club notices Remarkables Line Dance Group Beginner–intermediate levels.Weds12.30–2pm $10 at the Pavilion, Lake Hayes. 021 0284 0681 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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