The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 179

your local event guide & directory 29 August – 11 September 2019

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I BREATHE WHAT YOU BURN Buy and stack your firewood before Christmas for next winter, so it has time to dry.

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gala quiz night The Arrowtown School PTA is hosting a fundraising quiz night with an après-ski theme on Saturday 28 September at the Athenaeum Hall at 7 pm.

There will be quizzing, eating, drinking and dancing – enter now as these things sell out quickly.

To register your team of 4 to 6 go to @ arrowtownpta on Facebook or email arrowtownpta@ arrowtown. school.nz.

klezmer with the kugels The Kugels are coming back to Arrowtown with an evening of klezmer music described as wild, spirited and haunting.

In the Kugels, four top musicians have joined together in their love of klezmer, the feisty folk music of the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe.

Robin Perks, Debbie Rawson and Jacqueline Nordon (all three former members of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra) and accordionist and New Zealand Arts Laureate Ross Harris were a great hit when they toured with Arts on Tour NZ in 2016.

Now they’re touring again with music that will make you want to dance. The programme features Ross's original compositions interspersed with music from the traditional repertoire. It features the expressive sound of violin, clarinet, accordion and bass, laced with the reeds of the multi-talented Debbie Rawson on soprano sax, clarinet, bass clarinet and the Maui Xaphoon.

William Dart had this to say about the Kugels in the New Zealand Herald: ‘The band is tight, with Debbie Rawson and Robin Perks by turns plaintive and zesty on reeds and fiddle, while Harris’ compositional ingenuity…is staggering.’

Not content to keep this music in dance halls and weddings, the Kugels will bring their exciting and evocative tunes to the Arrowtown Community Centre on Sunday 8 September at 7.30 pm. Tickets are $30 (food included) from eventfinda.co.nz.

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arrowtown village association news clean air update

NIWA now have 35 Odin monitors placed outside, and 60 out of 85 indoor monitors completed. They are working with Otago Regional Council and Southern District Health Board on solutions for next year.

NIWA invites anyone interested in hearing about the results so far to attend a meeting at the Arrowtown Bowling Club on Tuesday 10 September at 7 pm.

ORC have sent out 88 smoky chimney letters and will be sending non-compliancy letters out next week. Consideration is being given to what action will be taken for this spring and next autumn.

To report smoky chimneys phone 0800 800 033 or email pollution@orc.govt.nz. revegetation trial

With the warming weather, the Arrowtown Choppers will put down their saws and pick up their spades to plant 350 trees at the Tobins Face revegetation trial.

Part of a larger strategy run by the Arrowtown Wilding Group under the AVA banner, the plantings will include maple, liquidambar, oak, elm, poplar and ash. The species have been selected based on low risk of seed dispersal and for spectacular autumnal colour. Small clusters of mountain beech will also be planted to complement the 500 native plants that were put in in the autumn.

If you’d like to lend a hand, the group will meet at 5 pm on Thursdays from 5 September at the bridge across to Tobins Track.

The planting evenings will continue until all the trees are planted. All you need is a shovel and a pair of gloves, plus some enthusiasm for digging holes. web arrowtownvillage.nz email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 4

record-breaking rippas Earlier this week, Arrowtown School became the only school in the country to represent their region at the national Rippa Rugby championships for nine years in a row.

The 9- to 11-year-olds, coached once again by Paul Winders, had a long campaign of training and tournaments to win the Otago champs and earn themselves a trip to Wellington.

At the nationals they did a fantastic job, playing in the Scotland strip and finishing up with four wins, a draw and just one loss, to the eventual winners of their pool. Coach Winders says they finished 6th out of 26 teams: 'They gave it their all and I am very proud of them.'

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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

real estate flatmate Couple room in Arrowtown. Available from 8th September. Fully furnished. $310 per week including power & wifi. Not a party house and very quiet. Text me with your details: 021 058 1757. to lease House for rent older style three bedroom, two bathroom house close to the school with a large sunny garden. Available 16th September for long term rental. $695 per week. Unfurnished (has a fridge and washing machine). References essential. Prefer local family. Email: melhillnz@gmail.com.

situations vacant Arrowtown Four Square Supermarket RETAIL WORKER- Full Time. We are looking for a hard working person who thrives in a fast past environment and who can deliver exceptional customer service to work in our busy store. Duties vary from checkout to stock rotation and filling to deli prep and sales so you must enjoy the flexibility of change, and be able to work weekends. Preference will be given to someone with retail experience in a 6

similar industry, work visa essential and a commitment long term, the right person has an excellent opportunity for career progression. As our store is in Arrowtown you will need a car or be happy to take the bus.

Please email Amanda.Colmore-Williams@ foursquare-si.co.nz Provisions – Creative chef. We are looking for a TALENTED & CREATIVE chef to join our busy Arrowtown café. Great opportunity for a creative chef to develop our cakes and pastries and range of contemporary healthy café food. The role also involves supporting chefs during lunch service.

All applicants should be qualified chefs, experienced in busy café/restaurant and have full NZ working visa. Position available from September and must commit to end of summer season in late April. Send resume with current referees to Jane Shaw info@ provisionscafe.co.nz Queenie's Dumplings – WAITER/ WAITRESS required to join our team. Full & Part time positions available. Work visa support available for the right person. Send cv to queeniesdumplings@gmail.com

public notices Arrowtown Tennis Club AGM on Monday the 9th September at 6 pm at the Arrowtown Tennis Club room. Support your local tennis scene! All welcome 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.

school work begins

CELLAR DOOR HOST / LOCAL SALES

We are looking for the right person to join our team at Chard Farm. This will be a full-time role working as a Cellar Door Host, and will include some weekend work. The role will also entail servicing some local restaurant and retail accounts.

JOB REQUIREMENTS • A passion for customer service and ability to provide a unique tasting experience to our customers.

• Ability to convert a positive experience into wine sales • Good computer skills are essential • A passion for selling and achieving sales objectives.

• Good wine knowledge and a keen interest in wine • A duty manager qualification would be an advantage • Previous wine sales or hospitality industry experience would be useful 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.

Earlier this week, Arrowtown School pupils watched from a safe distance as diggers demolished part of their school in preparation for extensive redevelopment work.

'We are pleased to be underway and expect construction to begin shortly and continue over the next 12 months,' says principal Chris Bryant. 'Once the work is completed teachers and students will enjoy access to new learning spaces, staffroom and administration facilities.'

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local takes starring role

Arrowtown’s Nicole McLean has snared a leading role in the upcoming Remarkable Theatre production of One Man, Two Guvnors. She plays Roscoe Crabbe, one of the two guvnors, though things are complicated by the fact she is really Roscoe’s sister Rachel impersonating him.

Triple-threat Nicole says it’s a pleasure and a privilege to be playing Rachel. ‘In recent years I have played several challenging and fun roles (Velma Kelly in Chicago, Simone in Serial Killers, Tanya in Mamma Mia) but Rachel is possibly the most challenging and fun so far!’ she says. ‘The fantastic cast and I have had so many laughs – it really is difficult getting through our lines with a straight face!’

The ridiculously entertaining One Man, Two Guvnors is at the Athenaeum Hall 12 to 21 September. Tickets are available at eventfinda.co.nz (earlybird pricing ends 31 August).

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NOW OPEN 47 WEEKS OF THE YEAR

Arrowtown Preschool COTTER AVE & DURHAM ST SELLING…huge Southland SWEDES…. $3 each Come and grab one from either Preschool during Preschool hours !

Proceeds to Preschool!!

Half day and longer day places for babies and children 12 months to 5 years Innovative programmes including popular weekly nature-based programmes for 3 to 5 year-olds Consistent and qualified teaching staff Please phone

442 0172 or 442 1416 or email admin@ arrowtownpreschool.co.nz for more information or to arrange a visit.

upcoming events

august – september

august

Radio KAOS

28–31

An original comedy by Charlotte Graf Arrowtown Rugby Club

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Awards Night

Athenaeum Hall

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

Jack Reid Park 6 pm

september

3 5, 12, 19, 26 8 10 14 12–21

Chat with the experts:

Lake Hayes Pavillion

Restoring the health of Lake Hayes

12–1.30 pm & 5.30–7 pm

Arrowtown Choppers

Tobins Track bridge 5 pm

Thursday evening planting

@arrowtownchoppers on FB

Arrowtown Creative Arts Society Presents

Arrowtown Community Centre

The Kugels Play Klezmer

7:30 pm Tickets $30 eventfinda.co.nz

NIWA invites you to

Arrowtown Bowling Club

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust Community Planting Day

Lake Hayes West Project Gold 9 am to noon

Clean air research update

Remarkable Theatre Presents

7 pm

@wrtqt.org.nz on FB

Athenaeum Hall

One Man, Two Guvnors

7:30 pm Tickets $33.75

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Wakatipu Reforestation Trust Community Planting Day

Whitechapel, Arrow Junction 9 am to noon with BBQ lunch

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Arrowtown Spring Show

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Arrowtown School

Gala Quiz Night

eventfinda.co.nz

@wrtqt.org.nz on FB

Athenaeum Hall 1.00pm - 5.30pm

Tickets $3 - Children free Traditional High Tea $5

Athenaeum Hall 7 pm Tickets $30 teams of 4 or 6 emailarrowtownPTA@arrowtown.school.nz

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your flop-free recipe silverbeet, mushroom and thyme frittata 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 200 g silverbeet leaves, thinly sliced 250 g button mushrooms, roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 6 eggs ¾ cup finely grated parmesan 3 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves ½ cup flatleaf parsley, chopped sea salt and freshly ground black pepper extra grated cheese Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a cake pan.

Heat olive oil in a frying pan and add the silverbeet, mushrooms and garlic. Cook gently for 1 to 2 minutes or until the silverbeet has wilted.

Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Add the grated parmesan, thyme and parsley along with a good dash of salt and black pepper.

Combine the two mixtures together and pour into the cake pan. Sprinkle on some extra grated cheese and bake in the oven until the eggs have set and the top is golden brown.

Cut into wedges and serve with chutney and your favourite salad.

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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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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 Hotel 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 Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave & Durham St 03 442 1416 computer services Remarkable Nerds 16 Wiltshire St 03 442 0032 flowers Rosie Flowers www.rosieflowers.co.nz Level 1, Coachmans Hall, 41 Buckingham St 027 430 7409 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 12

painter Arrowtown Painter Decorator Arrowtown 027 284 1038 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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