The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 180

your local event guide & directory 12 – 25 September 2019

fortnightly thursdays

p - 03 442 0327 m - 021 0287 8638 e - thelooparrowtown@gmail.com w - www.thelooparrowtown.co.nz

issue 180

BOUNDARY ST

HE

ST ST

N

RD FO ST AF

PRES

L ME RS P AL

CH

IVE

R TON D

C REID RES

ARGYLE PL

A

E AV

C

DO

MC

LL

E NN

AD

RO

ET

YS

T

AM

ST

ST

ER CA

WILTSHIRE

NA

RV O

ne

STREET AN GL ES EA

Arrow La

JEN

SUFFOLK ST

KENT STREET

ST

RT F

OR

D

s Lane Roman

ST

LANE

GHAM BUCKIN

RH DU

ARROWTOWN

Coronet Peak Feehly Hill

MA

CR

ESS

ER

SH

EX

ESS

EX

OA

D

AVE

AVE

To Wan

aka

Lake Hayes

Arthurs Point

FRANKTON

Lake Hayes Estate

QUEENSTOWN hy

orc

len

G To

Lake Wakatipu

To Te Anauill & Invercarg

EE KR

OA

D

NS

MALAGHANS ROAD

RAMSHAW

ER

T OT

Remarkables

rtres

CE

AN DV

PL

S ST

l

VILLIER

LN

AVE

ER CH KIR

MANSE ROAD

BU

Cha

TER P arl Pe

ST

macetown road (+/- 6hr) arrow river trail (+/- 1hr)

CT

Lan

COT

E

IR

SH

RK

CHINESE SETTLEMENT

sawpit gully walk (+/- 2hr)

T

H MS

L

TRE

ST

HEL

ACE

L

WS SHA

N

S PL

INNE

RD P

CHA

IE ST

IER P

ST

PREM

TH

ST

Ma

VE AS A

GL

DOU

KE

ERR

ON

S OM

BR

n

yL

ES

DR

AM

AD

RITCH

H

IG

NB

BE

RB

IVE

PRIT

DE

DE

School

CR

N SO

HOOD

AC

’S T

ST

PL KINS

SS

RNE

INVE

FOX

ETH

T

E

BUTEL AV

PL

SHANA

ST

ST MES THA

TE

AN S

AVE

NIAL

TEN

CEN

IBBIN

McK

S

DF BE MER ION

Jack Reid Park

CRE

T EE TR D S CARD OR IG

S

PL

BU

ST

R ST

RD FO

IRN

NA

T EE

ON

DEV

ET TRE ST

her Fletc ay W

PL SON DAW ELVA

N

DER

O

F OR

ST

N RIO ITE CR

Wilcox Green

T

S LK

ISAB

XAN

o

arr

a

ers

nniv

na

w wto

PL L EY’S RY P DAV ERA TIPP

t

T

EL C

1hr)

(+/-

ack

p tr

o ry lo

LL NWA COR

ins

tob

hr)

½

/- 1

(+

k rac

AN

(+/- 2½hr)

S JOPP

gully trail

ALE

new chums

Arrow Junction

Crown Range

Gibbston Valley To Cromwell

E

TC

Mace

MER

ETH

4 spring flower show 6 classifieds 7 arrowtown blossoms 9 upcoming events 10 your flop-free recipe 11 local of the month 12 business directory 13 local clubs ST

ST

HE RT FO

T

STREET AN GL ES EA

Arrow L

ane

STREE BUCKIN

GHAM

RAMSHA W LANE

4 councillor comment

RD

Roman

s Lane

ION

ST

WILTSHIRE

S ST

E IR SH

RK

BE

VILLIER

ne

contents 3 side-splitting comedy

amenities airport art galleries/studios bus route bus stops camp ground churches golf courses library medical centre info centre / museum parking playgrounds police post office public toilets swimming pool walking tracks supermarket

CHINESE SETTLEMENT AR

RO

WT OW

N-L

AK

EH

AY E

SR

D

1

Kombucha

As well as our ever changing 18 beer taps pouring some of NZ’s finest craft beers, we also have a tap dedicated to locally made craft Kombucha for a healthy alternative.

this week...

BUCHA BREW Thai Ginger LUCHA KOMBUCHA Raspberry & Rhuburb 51 Buckingham St | 03 442 1860 www.theforkandtap.co.nz

2

arts festival The programme for the newly revitalised Arrowtown Spring Arts Festival in October has been released and tickets go on sale tomorrow. Get in quick to book your spot for a variety of workshops, talks and film screenings, featuring local and international artists. Hosts Arrowtown Creative Arts Society have more details on their website acas.nz

side-splitting comedy on stage With its first performance at the Athenaeum Hall tonight, One Man, Two Guvnors is a fast-paced live show that has a reputation as one of the funniest plays around. It’s British comedy at its best – a unique laugh-out-loud mix of satire, slapstick, one-liners, song and some bonus vaudeville acts.

In 1963 Brighton, out-of-work skiffle player Francis Henshall becomes separately employed by two men – Roscoe Crabbe, a gangster, and Stanley Stubbers, an upper-class twit. All Francis has to do to keep this meal ticket is prevent his two employers from finding out he is working for another guvnor on the side. Simple?

Of course not!

One Man, Two Guvnors has had audiences rolling in the aisles since it opened at London’s National Theatre in 2011 with James Corden in the lead role. It went on to become a West End and Broadway smash hit, with an Australasian tour in 2013. It received a raft of five-star reviews and awards.

Remarkable Theatre is bringing their production to Arrowtown from 12 to 21 September. It’s family friendly, and recommended for ages 10 and up (concession tickets for under 18s and/or full-time students).

Tickets are $25 to $40 from Arrowtown Pharmacy, Queenstown Events Centre, Queenstown i-Site and Eventfinda.

3

councillor comment This update on Arrowtown goings-on from Arrowtown councillor Scott Stevens: Queenstown’s loss is Arrowtown’s gain, at least in the short term. A gas boiler upgrade to the existing Arrowtown Pool heating system will certainly be well received by Arrowtown pool users.

This council decision came about due to the temporary closure of the pool at the Events Centre. Aqualand has hundreds of regular users.

Not having a council-owned pool open in the Wakatipu for the next 3 months is not an option. So expect to be sharing our warmer pool waters with plenty of new faces from the wider Wakatipu Basin leading into Christmas.

However this heating fix is not the long-term solution we have been working towards for the Arrowtown Pool. To bring this facility into the modern era extensive work needs to be done including replacing the pipe work, lining, cover, toilets and showers and reconfiguring the layout to make the facility more family friendly. With feasibility and design work completed I look forward to seeing this work rolled out over the next few years.

The current council term has only 4 weeks to run and my time as your dedicated Arrowtown representative is almost over. But before my 'retirement' there is still plenty more to do. If you have any council related issues you would like to bring to my attention, please email me at scott.stevens@qldc. govt.nz 4

get ready for the spring show With the Arrowtown Spring Show, a community event dating back nearly 100 years, at the Athenaeum Hall on Friday 27 September, it’s time to start coddling your flowers, finishing off your handcrafts and perfecting your baking.

This year’s schedule includes sections for a number of classes of daffodils and other cut flowers, floral art, crafts from patchwork to pottery, as well as baking and photography. A children’s section provides for entries produced at home and at school.

There will be non-competitive displays and stalls with plants and art.

And whatever you do, make sure you sit down for a famous Spring Show tea! Donations of cakes, sweets, preserves, plants, flowers, etc, would be appreciated for the bring-and-buy table.

For full details and how to enter, go to arrowtownspringshow.com.

KÉRASTASE APPLIED IN ONE SIMPLE STEP, JUST BEFORE BED, THE 8H MAGIC NIGHT SERUM CAPTURES THE HEALING POWER OF SLEEP, ENVELOPING THE HAIR WITH VITAL NUTRIENTS. WHILE YOU DREAM YOUR HAIR ENJOYS THE BENEFITS OF NOURISHING VITAMINS AND IRIS ROOT EXTRACT. 03 442 1890 | www.dorhair.co.nz 5

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 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 to let House urgently required from mid Dec to mid March for responsible local family.

Please call Sue: 021 058 8923

situations vacant The Fork and Tap – Our vibrant & iconic gastro/craft beer pub in the heart of Arrowtown requires. Sous Chef & 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 La Rumbla – Hospitality Loving Waitperson We are seeking a waitperson to join our fun, energetic, food, beverageand hospitality loving team in Arrowtown. This is a position 6

that requires you to have excellent people skills, a love of being busy, a strong knowledge across a drinks menu as well as food is essential. You will be great at managing a busy section, selling across the menus and working within a close team.

On the job training, product knowledge and system training is provided. This is an evening position with an immediate start in our established and much loved restaurant.

Please send CVs to pj@peoplelikeus.co.nz Postmasters Arrowtown are now hiring!

Front of House. Long term role with a minimum commitment until May 2020.

Our ideal candidate 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 not living in Arrowtown. Apply to Maria at info@postmasters.co.nz Slow Cuts Restaurant is a fast paced restaurant that caters for a range of diners.

From family lunches to late night celebrations and takeaways. If you love food and hospitality we currently have the flowing positions available. CHEF DE PARTIE • Full time • Minimum of 2 years experience in a busy kitchen as a Commis Chef or higher.

• Desire to learn and contribute to an ever changing menu KITCHEN HAND / CHEF’S ASSISTANT • Full time • Experience in a busy kitchen preferred however training will be provided for the right person. • Positive outlook on life with a passion for cleanliness and an eagerness to learn about food. Both positions are a mix of day and night shifts, own transport to Arrowtown is essential.

Please send any questions and / or your CV to kitchen@peoplelikeus.co.nz We Look forward to meeting you.

NOW OPEN 47 WEEKS OF THE YEAR

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.

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.

7

arrowtown blossoms into spring Ali Soper has a plan – to bring spring to the main street of Arrowtown. Her inspiration? A trip to Europe.

While in London Ali and her husband visited Covent Garden in Bloom, when the shops and restaurants put on stunning displays of floral art outside their premises. ‘I was just completely overwhelmed with what they can achieve with some silk flowers and some know-how,’ she says.

‘I thought to myself it would be so nice to do the same thing in Arrowtown.’

The ambitious project has been on a fast track since her return.

When just a couple of weeks ago Arrowtown Horticultural Society president Jean Britton asked for ideas to up the ante for the Spring Show, Ali put up her hand. It’s been all go ever since, sourcing funding, getting the support of local businesses and bringing skilled volunteers in to make and maintain the floral art installations.

Ali says the response has been amazing. A lot of businesses have already become involved, and florist Marie Arnold is on board as creative director to make sure all the installations are top-notch. A donation from the Arrowtown Creative Arts Society has allowed the event to grow from just a short spell around the Spring Show into a month-long spectacular that will no doubt be the toast of Instagram.

The installations will go in ready for a September 24 launch and taken down at the end of October.If you’d like to get involved, as a business, as a volunteer, to donate money or good quality silk flowers, please email hellospring@arrowtowninbloom.co.nz.

8

upcoming events

september – october

september

Tobins Track bridge 5 pm

12, 19, 26

Thursday evening planting

14

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust Community Planting Day

Lake Hayes West Project Gold 9 am to noon

Remarkable Theatre Presents

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm Tickets from $25 Arrowtown Pharmacy & Eventfinda

21

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust Community Planting Day

Whitechapel, Arrow Junction 9 am to noon with BBQ lunch

27

Arrowtown Spring Show

Arrowtown Choppers

12–21

One Man, Two Guvnors

Arrowtown School

28

Gala Quiz Night

@arrowtownchoppers on FB

@wrtqt.org.nz on FB

@wrtqt.org.nz on FB

Athenaeum Hall 1 pm–5.30 pm

Tickets $3 - Children free

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

october

2 3–26

The Keys Are In The Margarine A verbatim play about memory loss and... memory loss

Arrowtown Creative Arts Society presents

Athenaeum Hall

7.30 pm. Tickets from $25

eventbrite.co.nz ($5 from each ticket will be donated to Alzheimers New Zealand)

Arrowtown

Arrowtown Spring Arts Festival

www.acas.nz

Southern REAP Inc. presents

St John's Church Tickets–$40

12– 2 Nov

Flax Weaving for Beginners

26 – 12 April

Arrowtown Farmers Market

Every Sunday

@southernreapinc on FB enquiries@reap.co.nz

Library Green

www.arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz 99

your flop-free recipe banana bread ⅓ cup melted coconut oil ½ cup honey or maple syrup 2 eggs 1 cup mashed ripe bananas ¼ cup milk of choice 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1¾ cups wholewheat flour Optional – chopped walnuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips Preheat oven to 160°C. Grease a loaf pan.

In a large bowl, beat the oil and honey together.

Add the eggs and beat well, then whisk in the mashed bananas and milk.

Add the baking soda, vanilla, salt and cinnamon, and whisk to blend. Lastly, stir in the flour, just until combined.

Pour the batter into the loaf pan.

Bake for 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the centre comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool for 20 minutes before slicing.

If you can't wait that long just eat warm with some yoghurt or ice cream.

10

local of the month Our local of the month is David ‘Bod’ Boden, nominated by Kerry Andrews. For years he has made sure Arrowtown’s favourite river rope swing (down near Norfolk St) is safe, giving it a yearly audit and upgrading it as needed.

He's also a legend as a cub leader. The kids (and not a few adults) salute you, Bod!

$50

voucher

to nominate someone email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com telling us why

Unwind

AVAILABLE 4–9 pm Friday to Sunday

11

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.

FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 13