The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 174

your local event guide & directory 20 June – 3 July 2019

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radio kaos earlybird Discounted tickets are available for Radio KAOS, a hilarious trip down Queenstown’s memory lane written by Arrowtown’s Charlotte Graf and playing at the Athenaeum Hall 28–31 August.

There are savings on group bookings for 4 or more, and a range of options for tables for 6.

These earlybird offers close 1 July and are not available on eventfinda - contact Charlotte: 021 178 9109 or charlottegraf7 @gmail.com for more information.

new rubbish and recycling Our new rubbish and recycling collections start on 1 July. During the first week, the red rubbish bin and blue glass recycling bin will be collected, and the following week, it’s rubbish and mixed recycling. There’s a handy calendar in your welcome pack, or you can outsource to your phone’s memory by signing up on QLDC’s website for txt or email reminders.

It’s especially important to look after our glass recycling bins, as it only takes a small amount of contamination to send everyone’s glass to landfill. Being a glass recycling superstar is pretty easy, because you just need to know one thing!

ONLY put glass bottles and glass jars in your blue recycling bin.

All glass looks the same to us, but they are chemically different. Different types of glass don’t melt at the same temperatures as bottles and jars, so they cause flaws or jams at the recycling factory. That’s why any other glass (like heatproof glass like Pyrex, drinking glasses or window glass) has to go in the rubbish bin. Lids go in the rubbish too.

All other recycling goes in the big yellow mixed recycling bin. Rinse out any tins and cans, and make sure the plastic containers have a recycling number on the bottom. We want to keep our recycling clean, so if in doubt, leave it out.

Bin delivery teams are out finishing off the deliveries. If you didn’t get your bins when your neighbours received theirs, call QLDC on 441 0199.

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where history meets nature 'Arrowtown, Where History Meets Nature', is the branding brainchild of our business association whose mission statement is ‘To promote and advocate the historical and natural character of Arrowtown while achieving responsible and sustainable growth’.

Words are all fine, but the Photo by Rem Vis Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association (APBA) wants to tell residents more about its role to enhance the quality of life in the town.

Recently the APBA donated to: the Predator Control Group and the Arrowtown Heritage Lighting Project 2019 from Long Lunch proceeds of $11,000 between them; QEII Trust for the police hut signage telling the story of the Mahu Whenua high-country land; Arrowtown Autumn Festival; Native Planting Trial; and has its keen eye on the bigger picture of the Mahu Whenua land covenanted by the land owner to the QEII Trust.

The APBA is also working on the 2019 Long Lunch on Friday 6 December, and exploring other possibilities such as the Arrowtown Jazz Day in October, a family Christmas event and a 2020 midwinter event.

The APBA is talking to QLDC with the AVA to improve signage to and around the river recognising that cyclists and walkers need clearer options.

Funded by QLDC commercial rates capture, the APBA promotes Arrowtown and also strongly advocates for the village’s history and heritage with a focus on the CBD. It’s a challenge to balance between promotion and protection, and a tricky job to preserve the friendly and charming village atmosphere we all love.

– Sue Patterson, APBA manager 4

I BREATHE WHAT YOU BURN Murray Forward Arrowtown Fire Brigade Yearly chimney sweeps reduce your chance of a chimney fire and the pollution in our air.

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

real estate flatmate Double bedroom with ensuite unfurnished room. 5 min’s walk to town. $280 + bills Single room also available $220+ bills phone Steve 027 452 0789.

One room available from the 21st June for a single person. Located 5 mins away from the 4 Square and closest bus stop. Rent is $270, and will include power, unlimited WiFi plus $900 bond. Keen to find someone social to join us, who will be here long term, but are open to short term. Can message Emma on 022 386 8827.

Room For rent, Arrowtown spacious room with en-suite, in family home. Ideal for couple. Sharing with another couple and 9 year old daughter. $390 per week plus bills.

Tel: 022 091 2461 Sunny, warm En-suite master bedroom available in Arrowtown, fully furnished.

Available immediately till October. Would suit couple, $300pw + power. 027 248 1565 to let 3 bedroom 2 bathroom family home available in Arrowtown for short term rental 29th June - 31st October. Warm, fully furnished and comfortable. Close to school and a park. Contact 022 303 2738 or hikotuku@yahoo.co.nz for more information.

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Would suit couple. $400pw plus power.

Contact: 021 062 5747 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@utilitynz.co.nz

situations vacant The New Orleans Hotel is looking for a front of house superstar for lunch and dinner shifts on a part-time contract. We are currently in the renovation process of our venue but once we are reopen, the first week of July, we need some experienced help to start fresh in the ski season. We are a local pub with a great long-term team; always excited for new people! If you are here for the ski season this is the perfect job for you as it gives you enough time to combine work and skiing or snowboarding.

Sounds good? Flick me an email: jana@ arrowhospitality.co.nz for more details!

Postmasters Arrowtown are now hiring!

Front of House - our ideal candidate is planning on staying long term and is an experienced all rounder with strong barista skills. Customer service focused and with an ability to stay calm and work efficiently under pressure. We offer competitive pay, incentive scheme and career progression. *own transport is essential if you are not living in Arrowtown. Apply to Maria at postmasters.residence@xtra.co.nz FREE to place classifieds, email details to: thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

local artists at five mile Five Arrowtown artists are featured in a group exhibition at the Wakatipu’s newest art gallery, MACAMOS. Marc Blake recently opened the gallery at the Five Mile shopping centre and the gallery’s latest exhibition, New Kid in Town, showcases a diverse group of mostly local artists.

Marc says this show is a proof of concept for a visual arts hub. ‘The space we are showing in has been generously offered to us by the owners of Five Mile as an opportunity to add to the cultural health of our community,’ he says. ‘This exhibition solely came about from the demand expressed to me by numerous local artists who came in seeking exactly this kind of large, new, central space to come together and show their work.’

Arrowtown’s Jane Pestell-Litten is showing her painting Fierce, an intense, stunningly executed figurative oil on canvas work.

Sue Marshall is exhibiting a large, technically masterful multi-colour screen-print that examines our local environment and mortality.

Fiona Garlick has a range of bronze sculptures that investigate the contradictions of beauty in 'invasive' fauna.

Jasmine Clark is showing three kupenga (fish traps), which hang as if floating on the wall. And Vashti Johnstone has installed a suite of imagined portraits of women and a beautifully abstracted still life.

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local athlete at world champs Anna Claire Thompson has ended the World Classic Powerlifting Championships delighted with her experience in Helsingborg, Sweden. The 38-year-old Arrowtown contemporary art jeweller finished in 20th place in the under-72 kg open event – quite an achievement given she started competing just four years ago.

While Anna didn’t record any personal bests, she’s proud of her performance in the three elements of squat, bench press and deadlift. ʻIn a competition where a huge number of lifters were failing squats and even bombing because of not enough depth, I got nine white lights for my squats and I’m proud of that,’ she says.

Now it’s back to New Zealand and normal life. ’I’m so grateful to have had this incredible experience,’ she says. ‘I’ve been lifting right alongside my heroes and learning from and being inspired by the people at the pinnacle of my sport.’

Come warm by our roaring fire and sample our warming winter drinks....

Mulled Wine

Our own famous recipe using warming spices, fresh orange & ginger

Velveteer Hot Toddy 12yr single malt w steamed apple, cinnimon & fresh lime

03 442 1860 | www.theforkandtap.co.nz 8

upcoming events

june – august

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Now – 21 July

Photography, Design & Painting by Wakatipu High School senior students

Museum Gallery 9–5.30 pm museumqueenstown.com

Jazz In Concert

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm

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Let's Eat – Cook Up

St John's kitchens 10 am

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Arrowtown Matariki

Ramshaw Lane 5–7.30 pm

First Birthday – Crafternoon Tea

The Cottage, Anglican Church

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with the Queenstown Jazz Orchestra

Tickets $30 at eventfinda or Lakes District Museum

@basketblessingspage on FB arrowtownpreschool.co.nz

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Meet like-minded people for coffee, cake & chat

2–4 pm. Gold coin donation

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Radio KAOS

An original comedy by Charlotte Graf

Athenaeum Hall

8 pm. Tickets from $55 at eventfinda

free to place upcoming events – email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

crafternoon tea's first birthday For a year now, crafty locals having been meeting up regularly for Crafternoon Tea. Organiser Angela Rowson says, 'It certainly seems to be "sparking joy" for quite a few ladies...they all enjoy the chitter chatter – and everyone is so welcoming and friendly to new people.'

The first birthday party on 20 July at the cottage next to the Anglican Church will be low-key, with some a birthday cake and some crafted spot prizes.

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your flop-free recipe skillet brownie with caramel sauce 250 g unsalted butter 250 g dark chocolate 4 eggs 1 short espresso coffee (or 1 Tbsp instant coffee) 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup sugar ½ cup plus flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Preheat the oven to 180°C. Heat the butter and chocolate in a heat-proof bowl over simmering water just until the chocolate melts. Remove the bowl from the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, coffee, vanilla and sugar.

Stir the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and set aside to cool to room temperature.

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt and stir it into the chocolate mixture.

Spoon into a cast-iron skillet and place on the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Be careful not to overbake. A toothpick inserted in the centre should still have a little stuck to it.

Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce.

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caramel sauce 1 Tbsp butter, level 2 Tbsp soft brown sugar 1 dessertspoon golden syrup or maple syrup 2 Tbsp condensed milk 4 Tbsp hot water Melt the butter in a saucepan and add soft brown sugar, syrup and condensed milk.

Stir over the heat until the mixture is thick with a rich caramel colour and leaves the sides of the saucepan.

Remove from the heat and add hot water a little at a time. Return to the heat, simmer and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.

Allow to cool.

local of the month This issue's winner Audrey Taylor, nominated by Eileen Toner. Eileen says she does a fantastic job of meeting and greeting parents at Mainly Music sessions at St John's Church.

'She brings along lovely garden produce or flowers from her garden when she can and keeps in touch with mums often when they move on. She babysits some of the children too and the littlies often call her Aunty Audrey!'

$50

voucher

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 Queenstown Physiotherapy Arrowtown Medical Centre Berkshire Street 03 441 0580 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

plumber 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 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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