The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 175

your local event guide & directory 4 – 17 July 2019

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pupils light up the peak During the first night ski of the year, Arrowtown School's Year 7s and 8s took to the slopes of Coronet Peak in illuminated suits.

The students studied light in Science and used this knowledge to design and make two outfits.

The skifield lights were turned off for their dramatic descent and the event made it to the TVNZ news!

new orleans hotel reinvigorated The historic New Orleans Hotel on Buckingham Street has been given a new lease of life and is officially reopening Saturday 6 July.

Arrowtown couple Kerry and Rob Sam Court, Kerry Andrews, Caroline Abbiss and Luke Noble Andrews together with Auckland publican Paul Lomax took over the lease of the hotel just over a year ago. Using that time to get a good feel for the business and its patrons, they introduced a new menu and began to host regular local bands, establishing the New Orleans Hotel as Arrowtown’s family-friendly sports bar and restaurant.

Local designer Caroline Abbiss was charged with giving the interiors of the iconic building a new lease of life while retaining the true character and history of the building. The New Orleans will reopen with a more welcoming, open and comfortable space for locals and visitors alike.

Established in 1866, over 150 years ago during the gold rush, the New Orleans Hotel is the only hotel still standing from its era. If only the walls could talk given that history – just ask Sam Court and Luke Noble from Lakeside Design and Build, who were in charge of the rebuild. After many years of touch-ups and cover-ups, much memorabilia was found hiding in the walls, including a menu offering 2 dozen oysters for just $12!

The New Orleans welcomes you and your family from this Saturday – open daily from 9 am till late.

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arrowtown village association news The first month of NIWA’s air quality monitoring project in Arrowtown has coincided with 8 breaches of the National Standard, including six times in the last week – in fact that’s every time the air temperature has dropped below freezing. Let’s look at what’s happening around this: niwa

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• NIWA has installed 24 air sensors across town on power poles, outside volunteers’ homes and two at Arrowtown School.

• Data recorded to NIWA’s computers every minute enabling animated maps of average air quality to be created.

Available on a public website very soon.

• 21 households hosting NIWA monitors to detect how much smoke from outdoors is getting into their homes. Another 30 residents waiting to host monitors.

• 21 Year 8 students at Arrowtown School have joined the project team under the guidance of teacher Kelly Scoles. First to see the outdoor monitor data, they are learning how to create charts and calculate statistics to summarise the data. Their work will also be released through the project website soon.

• The project will continue all winter and plans are being considered to repeat the project in winter 2020.

ORC staff have been on the ground this winter: • Recording data on smoky chimneys • Chatting with people about outdoor burning that contributes to air quality issues in Arrowtown.

There will be an important mail drop soon about monitoring, education and compliance.

To report smoky chimneys 0800 800 033 pollution@orc.govt.nz cosy homes

The Cosy Homes Trust has had several drop-in sessions already this year. The next ones will be at the Athenaeum Hall Supper Room on Monday 22 July (4 pm to 7.30 pm) and Tuesday 23 July (10.30 am to 2.30 pm). Find out about: • Ultra-low emission burners • Various heating and insulation subsidies and how they can work together, • Practical advice on clean burning and other healthy homes matters.

Bring your curliest warm homes questions!

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I BREATHE WHAT YOU BURN Make sure you’re only burning dry wood.

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classifieds

real estate cont...

Premier Stopping – Local & reliable Quality Gib stopping at competitive prices. Free quotes & advice. Contact Dave Thompson 021 115 3632 Curtains & Blinds – Your local mobile curtain & blind specialist. Phone Rebecca Iles today to set up your FREE in-Home measure and Quote on 021 224 0281 www.millers.co.nz

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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Slow cuts is a hospitality institution in Arrowtown that has recently expanded.

We are currently seeking a chef to join our team of culinary wizards. If you would like to work in a professional environment, have a desire to learn, and be mentored by caring people that can show a path towards your success.Please send your CV to jay@ peoplelikeus.co.nz La Rumbla – We are currently seeking an experienced Waitperson to join our passionate team in Arrowtown! We are looking for someone who is hospitable, friendly, loves food and has a strong knowledge of local and international wines.

This position within our group does not come up often so we are looking for a real team player who is willing to commit In return you will receive, a great team environment with the current Front of House Team of the Year, a place where you can grow and learn, a chance to develop your floor and business skills along with completive pay rates and a clear bonus structure. If this sounds like you please email your CV and a brief cover letter to pj@peoplelikeus.co.nz

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 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

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situations vacant

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predator traps sabotaged Predator Free Arrowtown is engaged in an ongoing battle to maintain their traplines as a determined vandal repeatedly interferes with the traps.

Traps are regularly damaged, kicked over or thrown down banks on the Whitechapel, Arrow, Bush Creek, Sawpit and Brow Peak lines. The latest attack was on the New Chum line, where every trap disappeared within a week of being put out.

Predator Free Arrowtown's Ben Teele is disheartened – and mystified – by the damage. 'I've no idea why the person is doing it,' he says. 'We think they're a local due to the regularity and the tracks which are used.

Maybe it is someone who doesn't want to see any animals killed. But getting eaten alive by a rat or stoat isn't a great way to go for a lot of birds. And these traps have passed testing for humane kills and only catch target species.'

In a bit of good news for our local birds, Ben and Graeme Morrison managed to find all of the traps that vanished from New Chums.

They were deep in the bush or over banks and took a while to find. 'We got quicker towards the end when we figured out which direction they were walking the track and how far they were willing to carry the traps before throwing them away,' Ben says.

Replacing damaged traps is starting to cost the group a lot of time, effort and money. It's also ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING incredibly bad timing as it's a megamast year for tree seeding so Monday 29 July at 7 pm a large predator surge is about to at the Lakes District Museum happen.

Boardroom, Buckingham Street.

'As always,' says Ben, 'if anyone knows anything, please let us New members are most welcome. know.'

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qldc talks elections The Queenstown Lakes District Council elections are just around the corner. With this comes the opportunity for residents and ratepayers to take an active role in shaping the future of the district – by becoming a candidate or by actively participating as a voter.

'While local elections might not seem as significant as national elections, our elected members have a huge influence on how things are run in our district, what projects are given priorities and where investments go,' says QLDC Chief Executive Mike Theelen.

'On behalf of the community, we are putting out a call for people from all backgrounds and walks of life who are keen to make their mark and drive solutions for our community to consider standing for election. Anyone 18 and over can stand as long as they are a New Zealand citizen and enrolled to vote,' he added.

If this sounds like you, check out the candidate guide and videos at: www.qldc.govt.nz/elections or drop in to your nearest Council YOUNG PICASSOS AFTER SCHOOL ART PROGRAM TERM 3 office. You could also head along to a Council meeting to get AVATAR MARVEL MAGIC a feel for what’s involved, then COME BE INSPIRED BY VENTURING INTO THE put forward your nomination from AMAZING IMAGINATIVE WORLD OF AVATAR. 19 July until noon on 16 August.

If running for Council isn’t your thing, make sure you use your vote to elect candidates with values and ideas that align with TERM THREE your own.

Wed | Thurs 3.30–5 pm | Arrowtown You will need to be enrolled by 31 July – 18 Sep | 1 Aug – 19 Sep noon on 16 August to ensure you Fri 3.30pm–5 pm | Qtn Art Centre get your voting papers in the mail. If 2 Aug – 20 Sept you’re not enrolled by this date (and Term 3 costs $184 per student, including materials you’re eligible to vote) you’ll need to 8 Sessions @ $23 per session, 1 ½ hours do a special vote. The voting period ENROL NOW / TXT Lisa 022 364 1127 runs from 20 September until 12 Email: youngpicassos@hotmail.com October at 12 pm.

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upcoming events

july – august

july

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First Birthday – Crafternoon Tea

The Cottage, Anglican Church

Cosy Homes Trust

Athenaeum Hall Supper Room

Meet like-minded people for coffee, cake & chat

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Drop-in sessions

2–4 pm. Gold coin donation

Mon 4 pm–7.30 pm & Tues 10.30 am–2.30 pm

august Arrowtown Preschool Fundraiser

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Hypnosis Comedy Night

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Winter Opera in Arrowtown

28–31

Starring Bianca Andrew

Radio KAOS

An original comedy by Charlotte Graf

Athenaeum Hall

6.30 pm–10 pm. Tickets $33.75 at eventfinda.co.nz

Athenaeum Hall

Doors open 5 pm. Tickets $65 at eventfinda.co.nz

Athenaeum Hall

8 pm. Tickets from $55 at eventfinda

matariki set to grow Last week’s Matariki celebration went well despite bone-chilling temperatures. Organiser Jon Brooks says, ‘The stage froze within a few minutes of putting it up so the performers, especially kapa haka, were really brave.’

The preschool fundraiser is looking to expand next year. 'Matariki is all about reflecting on the year past, and looking forward to the year ahead,’ says Jon. ‘We look forward now to the event next year and hopefully it will get bigger and better as we move to the main street in Arrowtown with a much longer event, involving more of our diverse community from within the entire Wakatipu Basin.’

Photos: Paul Green Photography

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your flop-free recipe broccoli soup 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 25 g unsalted butter 2 small onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced salt and freshly cracked pepper 1 litre vegetable stock 2 heads broccoli 2 cups spinach 2 Tbsp tahini ¼ cup Greek yogurt ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add the onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cook until the onion is translucent.

Add the stock and increase to high heat. Add the broccoli and cook until tender. Remove from heat and add the spinach. Allow to cool slightly before blending with a hand held blender until smooth.

Put the tahini, yoghurt and a tablespoon of water in a small bowl and mix to combine.

Serve in bowls, top with yoghurt mixture, sprinkle over toasted pumpkin seeds and serve with buttered baguette. Yum! Serves 4

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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.

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

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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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