The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 190

your local event guide & directory 13 – 26 February 2020

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issue 190

Unwind

AVAILABLE 4–9 pm Friday to Sunday

16 The Werewolves of Lumsden | 5 piece locals playing all your favourite rock 5–8 pm 23 Jessie & Mathurin | local favourites 5–8 pm

PLUS Wednesday nights Irish Music 6–9 pm

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40 speed limit reduction Following on from last year’s trial, on Monday 10 February the speed limit within the Arrowtown Urban Boundary dropped to 40 km/h permanently.

Signage was due to go up this week.

Later this month there will be further consultation on dropping the speed limit in Buckingham Street, Ramshaw Lane and Arrow Lane to 20 km/h.

arrowtown teens triumphant Two Arrowtown students are standing proud after claiming a Coast to Coast title over the weekend.

Jess McDonald and Sam Davis teamed up with fellow Wakatipu High School pupil Linus Ritchie of Wye Creek to take the trophy for fastest mixed three-person school team. Their time of 12:23:49 gave them 18th place out of the threeperson teams over all categories, good enough to make them the best mixed team of any age.

All three put in a considerable effort to condition themselves for the event. Jess spent hours on local rivers to get the Grade 2 kayak qualification necessary to compete. Sam and Linus spent many hours mountain running. Over the last year they have also polished their race skills in a number of multisport events, including the Peak to Peak.

In the race itself, Linus showed a clean pair of heels on the 30.5 km run up to Goat Pass, setting the team up for dominance on day two. Jess had a stand-out performance kayaking down the Waimakariri – while she always had confidence in her own abilities, she says her time confirmed her strong belief that girls have the measure of the male gender. Sam says his performance on the final bike leg also reiterated the benefits a Keith Crawford style ‘spag bol’ brings to any multisport athlete’s performance.

The team raced to raise awareness of Mike King's I Am Hope campaign and they thank everyone who supported them getting to the start line.

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autumn festival early bookings The Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival is not all that far away and registration has already opened for some events. Pie, Pint and Pinot doesn’t go on sale until mid March, but in the meantime here are a few other events to start thinking about.

You’ll need to reserve your spot quickly if you want to test your general knowledge at the 70s themed Quiz Night on Thursday 16 April – this one is bound to sell out. Tickets are $60 for a team of four – register on the arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz website.

Now’s the time to start training for two fun running (or walking!) events on Sunday 19 April. The Arrow River Dash takes you from Wilcox Green around the river loop while the brand new Tobin’s Rush requires you to make it up Tobins Track and back. Register at activeqt.co.nz.

Entries have also opened for two arts-related competitions. The Ray White Autumn Festival Art Exhibition at the museum gallery brings together the best of local art with a big cash prize for the premier award. Enter at museumqueenstown.com.

And the Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association’s photography prize rewards the best amateur photographs of the local area taken over the last year. Go to arrowtown.com for more.

And finally nominations have opened for the Unsung Hero award, given each year to someone who truly makes a difference in the Arrowtown community. You’ll find the nomination form, as well as the full programme of events, on the festival website arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz.

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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 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.

big summer chop The Arrowtown Choppers’ Big Summer Chop, postponed from December after some dreadful weather, is now scheduled for Sunday 23 February. If you haven’t been involved before, it’s a family friendly outing to help remove wilding conifers from the slopes of Sawpit Gully.

The work of volunteers is an important part of the Arrowtown Wilding Strategy, a project to stop the spread of wilding trees and preserve the unique character and biodiversity of the hinterland behind Arrowtown. You can hear a major update on the wilding removal stage of the Arrowtown Wilding Strategy, including news on funding and control methods.

To get involved in the Big Summer Chop, meet at the Chinese Village at 10 am before heading up the hill. A barbecue lunch will be provided from 12 pm. Bring your own tools if you have them, plus extra drink/ food, appropriate warm clothes and sturdy footwear. Please remember weather conditions can change rapidly.

More information on the Arrowtown Choppers Facebook page or arrowtownchoppers@ gmail.com 5

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situations vacant Fork & Tap – Our vibrant & iconic gastro/ craft beer pub in the heart of Arrowtown requires: FRONT OF HOUSE. Friendly, fun and outgoing person needed. With a passion for customer service. Duty managers certifi cate an advantage but not essential. Full time hours are available. Accommodation options available. CV/Cover letter to hello@ theforkandtap.co.nz Queenie's Dumplings – Permanent, Full Time Team Member. Ideally speaking mandarin and with an interest in cooking.

This will be a long term role with visa sponsorship available to the right person. Send cv to queeniesdumplings@gmail.com FREE to place classifieds, email details to: thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

real estate for sale 2 bedroom house - private sale - 850k subdivided off larger section with title issued in two weeks. Floor area 80m2. Land area 593m.

TM: 2168967120 Ph:021 108 3972 office let Shared desk space available now in central Arrowtown. Available for +/-28 hours. Phone Hayley 021 0287 8638 wanted Looking for a self contained studio flat (long term) to finish writing a book. My budget is $300-$350 a week & I am looking for anywhere in Arrowtown and/or surrounding areas. I’m 55, quiet & respectful & can provide references. Message me on:021 444 232 Unfurnished 2 bedroom house. long term, professional working couple, non smokers, no pets. Ex Refs. Prefer rural. Arrowtown or Cromwell considered. Ph/txt jane 021 351 908 6

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The land management specialists

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extraordinary adventure extended As the end of their stay approaches, Kate and Luigi Agnelli tell us they have loved their second summer as artists in residence at the museum gallery.

Visitors have enjoyed meeting the pair as they work side by side on their intricate drawings.

Their previous work, including the popular Arrowtown and New Zealand forest series, is displayed in an exhibition called ‘An Extraordinary Adventure – Life’ and prints have found new homes all over the world.

‘We've also enjoyed providing a bit of inspiration for the local schools in the workshops organised by the museum education officer, Kelly,’ says Kate. ‘The children here have a lot of talent and their enthusiasm is infectious!’

During their stay Kate and Luigi have been working on two drawings inspired by nature in our area. When they are finished you’ll be able to view them on their website (landk.it).

The couple have been having such a great time they have decided to extend their stay until Sunday 1 March. ‘It will be sad to say goodbye to Arrowtown and our museum family, who have become friends,’ says Kate. They will return to their home in Italy SPECIALISES IN: for an exhibition of one of their Interior | Exterior drawings at the Vatican. Then it’s Renovation | Wallpapering on to Israel and England…'Life is certainly an extraordinary adventure for us!’

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upcoming events

february – april

february

until An Extraordinary Adventure….Life!

by Luigi and Kate Agnelli 25 Feb until 12 Apr

Arrowtown Farmers Market

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Opera in the Gallery: Songs of Passion

27 – 1 Mar

Lakes District Museum Gallery www.museumqueenstown.com

Every Sunday

Library Green

Remarkable Vocals

Thomas Brown Gallery 3 pm

New Zealand Open

Millbrook & The Hills

Brendan Dooley

10 am–2 pm

Tickets from museum www.nzopen.co.nz

march

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MAYHEM! Kids Magic Show

Athenaeum Hall 4.30 pm Tickets$10/$5 eventbrite.co.nz

12–16

Antique and Collectables Fair

10 am–5 pm Free

14–15

Macpac Motatapu

www.motatapu.com

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Rozzie and The Orchestra

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Cellos Meet Voice

Athenaeum Hall 6 pm Tickets $58 eventfinda.co.nz

Arrowtown Autumn Festival

Arrowtown arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz

Turn Up the Music

Athenaeum Hall Wilcox Green

Athenaeum Hall Tickets $10.25 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm www.eventfinda.co.nz

april

16–20

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your flop-free recipe roasted duck salad

150 g baby beetroot 250 g baby potatoes 250 g duck breasts 1 tsp allspice 2 handfuls rocket 1 zucchini 1 nashi pear 90 g chopped walnuts 2 tsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp olive oil 50 g balsamic jus mixed with 1 Tbsp beetroot relish & 1 Tbsp water 50 g feta cheese and some fresh herbs for serving Preheat the oven to 200°C. Cut the beetroot into quarters and the potatoes into wedges. Place them on a tray and season, drizzle over some olive oil and roast for 25 minutes.

Score the duck skin. Season on the flesh side and rub in the allspice. Heat a little oil in the pan and cook skin side down for 5 minutes, turn and cook the other side for another minute.

When the vegetables have 5 minutes remaining, add the duck to the tray and roast for 5 minutes. Stand for 5 minutes.

Toss the rocket, zucchini ribbons, pear slices and walnut pieces together. Drizzle over the vinegar and oil.

In a pan, warm the balsamic jus with the beetroot relish and water. Bring to a simmer then 10

remove from heat.

Slice the duck. Divide the vegetables on the plate, top with the rocket mixture and then arrange the duck slices on top.

Drizzle the jus over and crumble feta and herbs. Serves 3–4.

local of the month Josh Culling (16) is nominated

by Jack (9) and George (7) Worswick: ‘Josh took the time at the skate park to show us how to do tricks. When Jack got a puncture he helped us get the bike home. Coolest guy around.’

Mum Penny Worswick says, ‘He's always super friendly and patient, listening to their ideas or letting them have a go on his bike. Setting a great example for young boys!'

$50

voucher

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

SUMMER IS HERE! Pop into D’or and book an appointment with one of our stylists to give your hair some love with a kérastase fusio dose treatment With every fusio dose treatment you can go in the draw to win a $500 travel voucher

03 442 1890 d-or@xtra.co.nz

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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 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 clothing and textile Arrow Alterations arrowalteration@gmail.com 022 432 0132 computer services Remarkable Nerds 9a Helms Court 027 5823 123 electrician Grant Smith (small jobs specialist) 10 Suffolk Street 021 143 4746 flowers Arrowtown Botanical arrowtownbotanical.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

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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 Russell Heckler

03 442 0204 Mr A. MacDonald

03 409 8102 Tracey McLaren 027 221 8196 Richard Newman 027 497 0138 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 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:Lorraine DonaldMacnamara(President) 021 111 2270 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 arrowtown@group.scouts.nz 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

Arrowtown Swim Club Training Mon nights only till Dec, then Mon/ Tues training & Fri ribbon night/BBQ till March.

Block training week in Jan. $30 child & $50 family, arrowtownswimclub@gmail.com or facebook /arrowtownswimmingclub 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.

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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