The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 197

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your local event guide & directory 13 August 2020

September 10-19, 2020

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Arrowtown Business Memberst Invitation Monday 31 August – Millbrook Clubhouse

COVID-19 Recovery Forum and AGM

This is our most important business meeting in a long while. Mayor Jim Boult (QLDC) and CEO Ann Lockhart from Destination Queenstown will head a form to answer your questions.

You can ask the hard questions about the current COVID-19 Recovery, domestic tourism effectiveness, future plans… and you can ask our board questions critical to our support of your business and the business community.

We need you there.

5.30 – 6pm refreshments and mingle 6-6.45pm AGM

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6.55pm Forum with Mayor Jim Boult and DQ CEO Ann Lockhart Members of the public welcome RSVP by email direct to info@arrowtown.com ARROWTOWN PROMOTION AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC

COSI

quiz nights Look out for Arrowtown Preschool's Quiz Night series kicking off Friday 11 September, to be followed by Saturday 17 October, then Saturday 28 November!

Register your team for just one night, or the full series to see who will be crowned Almighty Arrowtown Quiz Champions!

Contact Emilie Bean if you would like to register a team or want any more information arrowtownpreschools@gmail. com

Remarkable Theatre are proud to present COSI by Louis Nowra, 10-19 September at Arrowtown’s Athenaeum Hall.

COSI is set in Australia in 1971 inside a Melbourne psychiatric facility. The patients are preparing a performance of Mozart’s famous comic opera, Cosi Fan Tutte. Unfortunately no one can act, sing or speak Italian! Lewis, their novice director, has his work cut out with them. Whilst all of this is happening, outside the institute Australia debates the Vietnam war.

COSI is a hilarious and moving play, filled with delightful and outrageous characters each battling their own demons.

One of the endearing characters is Henry, played

by David Cantwell of Arrowtown. Henry plays the bugle, an instrument David impressively has quickly learnt for this role. One of his character's traits that appealed to David was his respect for soldiers. Henry wears his father’s medals in the play and actor David is honoured to also be able to wear his own father’s WW2 medals on stage in COSI. This delightful gesture is ‘an outing for Dad’ which is befitting as David’s father co-founded the Alexandra Musical Society in the 1950s.

Come and see how Henry and the other COSI characters transform during this play which has important messages about mental health and the transformative power of music and performance.

COSI is a must-see. It will definitely make you laugh, and a lot more! A range of tickets are available from eventfinda.co.nz for the seven evening performances and Sunday matinee.

Tickets are also available at Arrowtown Pharmacy.

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arrowtown village association news clean air update

With some sunny days and warmer overnight temperatures it is great to find ourselves on the other side of winter. A spin off from this is not needing to light our wood-burners so early in the day resulting in less air pollution in our community.

AVA recently submitted in support of the Ministry of the Environment’s proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality (NESQA) in New Zealand. AVA shares the national aim of improving air quality in Arrowtown to ensure improved health outcomes for residents. However, we are also aware of residents’ concerns relating to not being able to afford to heat homes with alternatives to wood-burners.

Amongst other requests, AVA prioritized a reliable source of affordable electricity.

Remember to do your bit by using your burner efficiently with dry firewood and letting it get a good glow before damping down just a little.

NIWA have been back in town supplementing the many outdoor monitors on lampposts with indoor monitors. Polluted air in your home can either be emitted from your own burner or enter your home from neighbouring properties. There are 16 of these available in town now. If you would like to monitor your home for a few weeks contact AVA through details below.

You can check out Arrowtown’s outdoor progress on a daily basis by making an internet search for ‘NIWA Arrowtown Results 2020’.

AGM If you would like to be involved in ‘things Arrowtown’ watch out for our AGM in late October. Fresh ideas are always welcome. web arrowtownvillage.nz email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 4

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Small jobs preferred. No mileage charge for first visit (Arrowtown only).

Premier Stopping – Local & reliable Quality Gib stopping at competitive prices. Free quotes & advice. Contact Dave Thompson 021 115 3632

situations vacant Queenstown Plumbing and Gas – Is looking for PLUMBER | GASFITTER | DRAINLAYER. Are you our ideal candidate? We work on some of Queenstown most prestigious homes. We concentrate on mostly high end residential builds, where attention to detail is of upmost importance. Do you want to work for a smart company using the latest apps and technology to streamline work processes and minimise paperwork? Then we would love to hear from you. Have you got the skills? Here's what we need from you: - NZ qualification & experience in relevant trade (plumbing/ gasfitting/drainlaying) - Current NZ PGDB Licence - Current clean NZ Driver’s Licence Understanding of and experience using smart phone apps and emails - A positive attitude & good sense of humour - Take pride in your work and go above and beyond to please customers. What’s in it for you? Great Team environment. Company vehicle, phone, IPad & Uniform. Earn what your worth. Fun team social events. How to apply. Send your CV with cover letter to: - admin@queenstownplumbing. co.nz. Applicants for this position must be NZ residents or hold a valid NZ work visa.

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Hairstylist At D’or Hairstylists we pride ourselves on being more than just stylists, we change people’s lives making them feel beautiful and confident every day.

You’re a VIP because you’re focused and passionate about doing great work and having a fun time at work.

You want to earn good money while you have creative freedom and communicate effectively with clients who expect the best.

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You will have incentives, training, and the roster is flexible with reasonable notice, but we’re looking for someone we can rely on.

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8 August to 20 September

Lakes District Museum Gallery

the rope swing Early in 2020 when the world was normal I drew “the rope-swing” for the Arrowtown autumn festival. Like most things in 2020 the festival was cancelled due to Covid-19. Rather than leave this drawing in a box for next year I decided to auction it here with all money raised going towards the child cancer foundation.

If you’re fortunate enough to live in Arrowtown or you holiday here chances are you’ve seen an orderly queue of children waiting for their turn on the rope swing down by the river. If you have children under 10, it’s likely this is the very corner of the arrow river where you spend most of your summer.

The artwork is framed and is hanging in the "fork and tap" in Arrowtown until the auction finishes on Sunday 16th August.

– Dougal MacPherson www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=2730712854

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Happy pets stay at home!

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from scratch On 12 September, the legendary group, From Scratch, will take you on a magical, sonic journey. With original DIY instruments, creating rhythms and sounds and an unforgettable Pacifica message for eyes and ears of all ages. Featuring their stunning historic work, Pacific 3, 2, 1, Zero, their sound and songs are a conch-call to the fallout of nuclear testing and climate change on low-lying Pacific islands.

From Scratch presents an upbeat, home-grown rhythmic music style featuring the iconic PVC pipe percussion and other invented instruments – visually and sonically resonant of Aotearoa Ĺ? Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, the islands and shores of the South Pacific.

The From Scratch touring line-up is Adrian Croucher, Shane Currey, Phil Dadson & Darryn Harkness.

From Scratch, an Arts on Tour NZ production is at the Arrowtown Community Centre, on Saturday 12 September at 7.30 pm, tickets from eventbrite.co.nz

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upcoming events

august – september

august

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collaboration of nine Central Otago artists

indigo

Lakes District Museum Gallery

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Crafternoon Tea

The Cottage next to Arrowtown Anglican Church 2 – 4 pm

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust

Whitechapel Rd, Arrow Junction 9 – 1 pm

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Remarkable Theatre present

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 – 10.15 pm(Sun 2–4:45 pm)

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Arrowtown Preschool

Everyday 10 am – 4 pm

september

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Whitechapel Community Planting COSI

Quiz Night

wrtqt.org.nz

eventfinda.co.nz

Arrowtown Rugby Club Time TBC

arrowtownpreschool.co.nz

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust

Bushcreek Road 9 – 1 pm

Arts on Tour NZ present

Arrowtown Community Centre 7.30 pm

Bush Creek Community Planting From Scratch

wrtqt.org.nz

eventbrite.co.nz

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust

Lake Hayes 9 – 1 pm

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust

Slope Hill Road, Lake Hayes 9 – 1 pm

Lake Hayes Community Planting Day

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Mill Creek Community Planting Day

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Crafternoon Tea

wrtqt.org.nz

wrtqt.org.nz

The Cottage next to Arrowtown Anglican Church 2 – 4 pm

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your flop-free recipe hoisin glazed chicken

NOW OPEN 47 WEEKS OF THE YEAR

Arrowtown Preschool COTTER AVE & DURHAM ST

Chicken drumsticks Hoisin sauce Soy Sauce Sesame Oil Green vegetables of your choice Brush chicken drumsticks with a glaze of hoisin mixed with a little soy sauce. Roast chicken for about 20 minutes, until cooked through. Drizzle some sesame oil over the greens and add to the tray for the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Serve with some noodles or rice and you've got a super speedy, easy clean up week day meal.

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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

Enrolments accepted onto the Waiting list from birth Please phone

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

museum is here to stay The government infrastructure fund for funding for essential seismic strengthening and restoration work has been successful. Museum Projects Manager Jane said "We are so thrilled and one of the great aspects to come out of it is the amazing support we have had from the community. We can't wait to get started!"

The museum has been operating for 72 years and is one of the cultural gems of the Queenstown Lakes community. It holds many of the district’s important records, documents, photographs, and family histories. The institution also runs a very popular art gallery space as well as a successful education programme. The museum is also the information centre for Arrowtown and operates the historic Arrowtown Post Office.

This funding will ensure the museum’s survival into the future.

Director David Clarke said it is a fantastic day for the museum but also a fantastic result for the district. He paid tribute to all those who have assisted and supported the museum behind the scenes to make this a reality.

The project can begin as soon as building consent has been granted.

how it will look once restored

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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 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St Unwind 4/14 Buckingham St child care Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave & Durham St

03 442 1587 03 442 1860 03 442 0227 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 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 | Beauty Therapy 16 Cornwall Street 022 091 2461 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 12

03 442 0807

painter Arrowtown Painter Decorator Arrowtown 027 284 1038 plumber Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd PO Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071 retail Black Box QT – Online Gift Box Company www.blackboxqt.co.nz 021 135 8340 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 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.

Weds 12.30–2 pm $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

Arrowtown Library

03 442 1607

Club days–every Weds&Sat(men) / Tue(9 holes) &Thurs(ladies). Ph the golf shop for more info.

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Sat 10.30– 12.30 pm. Storytime for Toddlers Weds 10.30 am–11 am during School Term Time.

Arrowtown Scouts

Want to know more about the Arrowtown Scout group? We are catering for Boys and Girls aged 6-17 years. 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 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

LCF fun languages

03 442 0075

Meet the first Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome.

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 10–12 pm. Gold coin donation.

Remarkable Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Tuedays of the month, from 11 am. 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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