Edition 177

your local event guide & directory 1 – 14 August 2019

WINTER

OPERA IN ARROWTOWN S U N D A Y

11 AUGUST

ATHENAEUM HALL

Starring internationally renowned NZ born mezzo soprano BIANCA ANDREW Photo by Bertie Watson

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Congratulations Arrowtown Bulls

2019 Central Otago Premier Winners

Supporting the Arrowtown Community & Clubs rwarrowtown.co.nz

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AVAILABLE 4–9 pm Friday to Sunday

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bulls triumph The Arrowtown Bulls became Central Otago premier rugby champions after their victory over Cromwell at the weekend.

It's been a rollercoaster year for the team, with some disappointing results along the way.

But it all came right in the hardfought final with a 24 21 victory.

a night at the opera The Arrowtown Creative Arts Society has snared two Europe based opera stars for Winter Opera in Arrowtown on Sunday 11 August.

Mezzo soprano Bianca Andrew is a member of the main cast of the leading German opera company, Oper Frankfurt. Soprano Amelia Berry has recently moved to London after a lengthy stint in New York.

The event follows the success of the society’s Twilight Garden Opera in February – an enthusiastically received sell-out on a magnificent evening.

‘We are incredibly lucky to attract big talents like Bianca and Amelia,’ says ACAS chairperson Barry Litten. ‘They’ve both sung on major stages, and been winners of the sorts of prizes that recognise them as serious emerging talents.’

As they did with the twilight opera, the society has been able to access star performers through its relationship with Frances and Stephen Fitzgerald, whose Auckland Opera Studio plays a leading role in developing New Zealand opera singers.

Both singers started as regulars with the New Zealand Opera. Bianca made her German stage debut last year and appeared with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Cambridge Philharmonic. Her teachers and mentors include Yvonne Kenny and Kiri Te Kanawa, whose foundation is one of her supporters.

Amelia, a soloist with Scottish Opera, is a Malvina Major Foundation prizewinner, and won the prestigious 2015 AMP scholarship, which took her to New York for three years.

You can buy tickets for Winter Opera in Arrowtown through eventfinda.co.nz or Arrowtown Pharmacy. The doors of the Athenaeum Hall open at 5 pm. Enquiries to arrowtownarts9302@gmail.com or 027 336 6060.

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arrowtown village association news update on proposed olive leaf building 7 hertford st RM170844

It has come to the Arrowtown Village Association’s (AVA’s) attention that the Olive Leaf Centre Trust (OLCT) has applied to QLDC for leave to have their resource consent application heard by the Environment Court, instead of before QLDC appointed commissioners at a public hearing.

Some important facts you may want to know:

• QLDC has declined their necessary agreement to this resulting in an appeal by OLCT to be heard before a commissioner in Queenstown week of 16 September • AVA supports QLDC in this stance to keep the democratic process open to wider community involvement • Should OLCT’s appeal be successful there will be no local public hearing by independent commissioners • Instead the Environment Court would hear all evidence from the applicant, council and any submitter choosing to join as a section 274 party.

We encourage the community to keep informed on this issue. clean air project

AVA wishes to thank the many people taking part in the NIWA Air Monitoring Programme and encourages Arrowtown residents to attend Cosy Homes Drop-In Sessions, the next being 18 August 10:30am – 2:30pm at the new Community Centre (Rugby Rooms).

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

wanted: belles let’s help let’s eat!

Do you love to dance? Are you a team player? Do you like dressing up and entertaining others? Are you 18 or over?

Then the Buckingham Belles want you!

Formed in 1987, the Buckingham Belles are a local dance group who take their inspiration from the ladies who entertained in the saloons of Arrowtown during the Gold Rush. These days, they dance at the Arrowtown Autumn Festival, as well as at many other community and special events.

If you like the sound of fun, friendship, fitness and frilly knickers, drop in to the Belles' recruitment desk at the New Orleans Hotel on Tuesday 6 August at 7 pm, or text Carly 027 2205823.

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classifieds 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

public notices Rowing Coaches Wanted – Are you a current or former rower? Would you like to coach a team of kids for the up coming season? If so, please get in touch with us. Experience in rowing is a must (however all levels considered), and you must be able to commit for the summer rowing season which kicks off in August 2019. If interested please email us wakatipurowing@gmail.com.

real estate to lease Room for rent, Arrowtown. Sunny & spacious bedroom with en-suite, in family home. Ideal for a couple. Sharing with another couple and 9 year old daughter. $320 per week plus bills. Tel:022 091 2461.

Short term accommodation coming up in Arrowtown from 21st August till 5th October.

Large master bedroom with ensuite.

Couple $390, single $280 plus bills.

Contact: 021 070 2003.

situations vacant Fork and Tap – Our vibrant & iconic gastro/ craft beer pub in the heart of Arrowtown requires Sous Chef & Senior Chef de Partie.

We require a Senior Chef de Partie with excellent experience in a Chef capacity.

We also require a Sous Chef who must be creative, knowledgeable, passionate, work well in a team environment & shows great leadership skills. Long term commitment essential. Accommodation Available. CV/ Cover letter to:hello@theforkandtap.co.nz I am looking for a home based Child Carer in or near Arrowtown from November. If you are available please get in touch. 027 486 4836.

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Annual General Meeting Wednesday 21 August, 6pm www.arrowtown.com

Refreshments from 5.15 pm, AGM 6 pm Arrowtown Visitor Research Presentation from 7pm, Open to public St Johns Community Centre info@arrowtown.com Arrowtown Promotion & Business Assn

TODDLERS DANCE CLASS Tuesdays 3.30-4 pm, 2-4 years Arrowtown Rugby Rooms

Join us for a fun class of • Dancing • Music • Singing • Confidence • Coordination Email – Classes@danceworksqueenstown

upcoming events

august – september

august Arrowtown Preschool Fundraiser

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Hypnosis Comedy Night

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The Arrowtown Hall Ball 2019

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Winter Opera in Arrowtown

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Cosy Homes – drop in sessions

MUMM Champagne Presents

Starring Bianca Andrew

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Arrowtown Village Association

Arts on Tour New Zealand presents

Athenaeum Hall

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

Athenaeum Hall

7 pm – 12 am. Tickets $99–$119 arrowtownhallball.com

Athenaeum Hall

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

Athenaeum Hall

10.30 am – 2.30 pm

Athenaeum Hall

Solitude

7.30 pm – 10 pm. Tickets $25

Radio KAOS

Athenaeum Hall

An original comedy by Charlotte Graf Arrowtown Rugby Club

Awards Night

@ eventbrite.co.nz

8 pm. Tickets from $55 @ eventfinda.co.nz

Jack Reid Park 6 pm – 11 pm

september

12–21

Remarkable Theatre Presents

One Man, 2 Guvnors

Athenaeum Hall

7:30 pm–10:30 pm. Tickets $33.75 @ eventfinda.co.nz

air quality study NIWA is looking for new hosts for their air quality monitors. If you’re interested in finding out how the air quality inside your home compares with others, sign up at niwa.co.nz/arrowtown.

Early results show marked differences around town – looks like the further east you are, the more likely the air you breathe will be polluted!

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WE BREATHE WHAT YOU BURN Dr Marion Poore Southern District Health Board 60 is too many.

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clean air update Fiona Mangos of Otago Regional Council tells us that according to ORC’s PM10 monitoring plant, this winter’s air pollution is similar to last year’s – spiking above the World Health Organisation’s acceptable level of risk every time the temperature drops below freezing.

PM10 particles carried in smoky air can cause health problems.

In Central Otago and the Lakes District alone, around 60 children will be hospitalised this winter with respiratory conditions that can be related to poor air quality.

ORC is determined to improve air quality and has begun monitoring to identify persistently smoky chimneys in Arrowtown. ‘We will be working with these households to help them burn cleaner, so we can all breathe easier,’ says Fiona. tips to better burning To improve the air we breathe, we need to improve what we burn and how we burn it.

– Burn a hot fire. Use newspaper, and thinner pieces of kindling.

Slowly build up the size of wood from kindling – going straight to large logs doesn’t make for an easy light. Only burn wood with moisture less than 20%.

– Make the most of ORC’s Clean Heat Clean Air subsidy – most log burners installed before 2008 qualify for $2500 towards a cleaner heating appliance. Learn more at orc.govt.nz/clean-heat – EECA may also be able to assist as part of their Warmer Kiwi Homes package. Visit energywise.govt.nz for more information.

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your flop-free recipe edamame, walnut and mushroom risotto 150 g walnuts 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 small onions, diced 800 g mushrooms, sliced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp sage leaves 350 g risotto rice 2 cans coconut milk 800 ml veggie stock 300 g edamame salt and pepper chilli flakes 2–4 Tbsp cheese Place the walnuts in a pan and dry fry for a couple of minutes until toasty and starting to brown. Set aside.

Place a large pot on a medium heat.

Add the olive oil and onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add half the mushrooms, and the garlic and sage. Sauté for another 5 minutes.

Add the rice, coconut milk and stock, bring to the boil then simmer until the liquid is all absorbed and the rice is cooked through.

Add the edamame beans, stirring constantly so it doesn’t stick to the bottom. Season with salt and leave to the side, lid on.

Heat a frying pan with a little olive oil and fry off the rest of the mushrooms with some salt for 5 minutes, until golden brown.

Serve all together with some chilli flakes and your cheese of choice sprinkled over the top.

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local of the month Our local of the month is Kristin Nolan, nominated by 10-year-old Jackson Nolan. ‘I think my mum deserves the prize because my cat got hit by a car and got a broken leg and she has paid a lot to get him fixed as she decided not to put him down because of me. Also she has been doing a lot for helping me with my horse riding.'

$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 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 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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