The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 191

your local event guide & directory 27 February – 11 March 2020

SUNDAY 22ND MARCH – ARROWTOWN ATHENAEUM HALL fortnightly thursdays

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AWARDED NZ’S BEST COMEDY MAGICIAN!

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the ULTIMATE Kids’ Magic Show!

Saturday 7 March 4:30pm Arrowtown Arrowtown Atheneaum Hall

Adult $10; Child $5 Book: Eventbrite.co.nz

25/02/20 3:07 PM

contents 3 rozzie and the orchestra The land management specialists

4 APBA News 5 preschool seeks funds 6 classifieds 7 sporting stars visit school 8 comedy magic 8 fibre artists exhibit 9 upcoming events 10 your flop-free recipe 11 local of the month 12 business directory 13 local clubs ARROWTOWNERS! Want to meet new people, have fun and get behind an award winning community event?

Then the Arrowtown Akarua Autumn Festival crew want to hear from you!

Give a little or a lot. Time, baking, or plain brute strength... you are all vital to our awesome event.

Please contact Suzie at info@ arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz or on 021 411 470.

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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

1 March 5-8 pm VERSIFICATOR 5 piece local band 8 March 4-7 pm NEIL CHILTON

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brain awareness You're invited to learn more about the many wonders and marvels of the human brain, courtesy of the Neurological Foundation.

Scientists Professor Tim Anderson and Dr Tracy Melzer will discuss exciting developments in Parkinson’s disease research and the future of neuroimaging.

This free event at the Athenaeum Hall on Monday 9 March includes drinks and nibbles from 5.30 pm with the presentation at 6.30 pm.

Register your place at eventbrite. co.nz.

rozzie and the orchestra Queenstown’s Turn Up the Music Charitable Trust is bringing an interactive music concert for preschool and junior children to the Athenaeum Hall on Sunday 22 March.

In Rozzie and the Orchestra, 10 members of the Dunedin Junior Orchestra plus an opera singer will perform. The audience will become part of the show as they sit around the orchestra to get the full vibes, and join in the music too.

The concert, created by Dunedin entertainer Rozzie Manowitz, will inspire kids to engage with the fantastical world of music. Rozzie will soon be widely known as the presenter of a new preschool show to be aired on TVNZ 2. The TV show is produced by Mary Phillips, who is a trustee for Turn Up the Music. ‘We’re hoping to sell tickets to 300 young local families,’ says Mary. ‘I’m very excited that hundreds of kids will be experiencing orchestral music first hand!’

The concert promises to be a magical experience.

‘Young children love to move to music,’ says Mary.

‘And while they are having fun, this exposure to music can also improve their ability to learn.’

Turn Up The Music relies on donations to help improve the lives of young people of the Wakatipu. The TUM Music School provides music teaching and vocal training, performance opportunities, and music experiences. More at turnupthemusic.co.nz Rozzie and the Orchestra will be performed three times at the Athenaeum Hall on Sunday 22 March, at 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. Family tickets are $10, available from eventfinda.co.nz.

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arrowtown business news arrowtown strikes magazine gold

Arrowtown’s thriving food community features large in the latest Cuisine magazine. Last year writer Kelli Brett indulged in a three-day gourmet experience, visiting our favourite and lesser known eateries and those on our doorstep. Our businesses were called on to host at short notice and came up trumps. This article will surprise even locals with some little tips for dining in Arrowtown. Brett certainly gets a true sense of our town through the eyes of a food writer.

The most recent North & South magazine also features Arrowtown and the Autumn Festival, with charming coverage of Arrowtown as a special place for weekend visits. winter season

The Arrowtown Promotion and Business association continues to move towards looking after the town and encouraging visitors away from the peak season. We really need to push into the winter market now, promoting Arrowtown as a base for skiiing. If you’d like us to feature your winter photos or stories, please send them to info@arrowtown.com. sustainable tourism

Another strong message is our move towards sustainability and looking after our town. Kaitiakitanga is a strong part of our mission statement.

Kaitiakitanga means guardianship and protection of our natural, built and cultural resources for the benefit of all. photography prize

A reminder to keen photographers to enter the Arrowtown Photography Competition on www.arrowtown.com.

The APBA is the business arm of the community and mainly aims for sustainable tourism growth focusing on promotional spend and promoting quieter periods but also lobbies to council for better services and infrastructure. web arrowtown.com 4

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preschool seeks funds Arrowtown’s community preschool is looking for your help.

Recently in response to overwhelming demand Arrowtown Preschool lowered the intake age – and a very enthusiastic uptake means they are now in urgent need of more space. As a not-for-profit preschool 100% of funding goes into teaching programmes and they rely on fundraising for any other projects. That’s why they’re looking to the generosity of the community to help them raise $100,000 to extend the building at Cotter Avenue to build much needed sleep rooms for the youngest children.

You can make a donation small or large at the preschool’s givealittle.co.nz page. Just search for Arrowtown.

The hardworking fundraising committee is also in search of a primary sponsor for the annual Matariki celebration, which will be held in the main street for the first time this year. If you’re an individual or a company prepared to get behind this growing community event, email arrow.kids@xtra.co.nz.

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classifieds Pet/Home Sitting – Summer is just around the corner.. have you sorted out care for your pets if you're heading away? Your pets don't have to go on holiday when you do... one of our trusted sitters will care for your furry friends in your own home. Contact Sharon on 021 858 947 – www. townandcountryhomesit.co.nz Premier Stopping – Local & reliable Quality Gib stopping at competitive prices. Free quotes & advice. Contact Dave Thompson 021 115 3632

situations vacant cont Arrowtown person for retired couple house clean once a week. Phone Chris for details on 03 442 1836 or 027 433 5695

real estate office let Office space available now in central Arrowtown. Phone Hayley 021 0287 8638

situations vacant Arrowtown person for retired couple house clean once a week. Phone Chris for details on 03 442 1836 or 027 433 5695 Postmasters have a full-time vacancy with an immediate start. Applicants must hold a valid work visa. KITCHEN HAND We are looking for someone who is efficient and reliable with a positive attitude. Tasks include washing dishes, cleaning the kitchen & basic food prep. Some experience is preferable but full training is provided. If not living in Arrowtown, own transport is essential. Apply to Sam at: info@postmasters.co.nz Slithy Toves – Full & part time experienced cleaners required. Extreme eye for detail.

Own transport is essential. Fit, fast & super efficient. Must be available for weekends.

Police Vetted. Excellent pay rates. Excellent english. Contact slithytoves33@gmail.com 6

public notices Notice of AGM – Arrowtown Returned and Services Association. When – Wednesday 25th March 2020. Time – 7 pm. Where – Arrowtown Bowling Club.

FREE to place classifieds, email details to: thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

sporting stars visit school Arrowtown School had a visit this week from some sporting superstars when NZPGA Champion golfer Ben Campbell and All Blacks Israel Dagg, Beauden Barrett and Damien McKenzie came down to meet the children.

‘The kids loved the visit,’ says Arrowtown School’s Vanessa Williams. ‘Not only did they get to ask all four accomplished sportsmen some burning questions (and received some great words of wisdom), but they got to have a golf training session and a match of Rippa Rush. The kids were then lucky enough to get various items signed (shirts, shoes, hats and even arms). It definitely was a Monday morning to remember!’

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comedy magic for the whole family Brendan Dooley is on his way to becoming one of the world’s top young magicians. Last year he became the youngest ever recipient of New Zealand’s Top Comedy Magician Award.

Luckily for us, on the road to the big time he’s stopping in at Arrowtown for a show specially adapted for children aged 4 to 12. MAYHEM! combines a unique blend of non-traditional magic, stunts, original quick-witted comedy and audience participation into the sort of performance that has made Brendan a favourite with thousands worldwide.

Brendan Dooley’s MAYHEM! is brought to Arrowtown by Creative Queenstown and Arts on Tour NZ. The show will be Athenaeum Hall on Saturday 7 March at 4.30 pm and runs for about an hour. You can get tickets from eventbrite.co.nz (adult $10, child $5).

fibre artists exhibit at museum Following the departure of artists in residence Kate and Luigi Agnelli, the museum gallery’s next exhibition is another returning favourite.

COOTS (Central Otago Outside the Square) is a collective of fibre artists from around Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes District. ‘The Lakes District Museum & Gallery has hosted several COOTS exhibitions over the past few years,’ says Jane Peasey, ‘and the variety and creativity of the artists is always impressive.’

This year the collective will have a member in the gallery during the exhibition. ‘It’s always a bonus when artists are in the gallery during exhibitions,’ says Jane. ‘Visitors love talking with the people who create art and hearing about their inspiration, motivation and techniques.’

Visions: Fibre Art by COOTS artists opens Friday 6 March.

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upcoming events

february – april

february

27 – 1 Mar

New Zealand Open

Millbrook & The Hills

Visions

Lakes District Museum Gallery

Brendan Dooley

www.nzopen.co.nz

march

6– 5 April

Fibre art by COOTS artists

www.museumqueenstown.com

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MAYHEM! Kids Magic Show

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

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Brain Awareness Month Talks

from 5.30 pm Free

12–16

Antique and Collectables Fair

10 am–5 pm Free

14–15

Macpac Motatapu

www.motatapu.com

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Classical Russian violin music and Tolstoy readings

Athenaeum Hall Athenaeum Hall Wilcox Green

Sydney Art Quartet: Words are Weapons

Thomas Brown Gallery Tickets $74.75 5 pm

Turn Up the Music

Athenaeum Hall Tickets $10.25 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm

eventfinda.co.nz

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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

eventfinda.co.nz

april

16–20

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your flop-free recipe cauliflower rice with spiced cashews

1 medium cauliflower 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic fresh ginger 1 Tbsp black mustard seeds 1 Tbsp curry powder salt and black pepper 100 g cashew nuts a little honey pinch garam masala fresh coriander, chopped zest and juice of lime or lemon Chop cauliflower into large chunks and put them in a food processor. Pulse until the chunks form a ricelike texture.

In a large frying pan, heat the coconut oil and cook the onion for 5 minutes or until softened. Chop the garlic and grate the ginger, adding to the onion. Add the spices and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add the cauliflower and cook until it starts to brown.

In another pan toast the cashews until lightly browned then add a little honey and sprinkle with the garam masala.

When the cauliflower rice is browned all over, spoon it onto a serving dish. Toss the cashews and coriander through and squeeze lemon or lime juice over, making sure to add the zest.

This is delicious served when still warm but equally as good at room temperature.

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local of the month Here at The Loop Arrowtown we 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 with a photo of them and tell us why they deserve a treat!

$50

voucher

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

Unwind

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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.

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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