The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 203

EE FR your local event guide & directory 14 January – 10 February 2021

Gypsy Jazz Duo 7th February – 2 pm Free – Buckingham Green

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The Arrowtown Real Estate Team who make real estate easy and stress free.

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GARDEN BAR MUSIC SESSIONS JANUARY 4–7pm

Sat 16th | Sam Maxwell Sun 17th | In the Shallows – duo – Wellington

Sat 30th | Jessie & Mathurin Sun 31st | Neil Chilton

Sat 23rd | Victory – duo Sun 24th | Sam Cullen

FEBRUARY 4–7pm

Sat 6th | The Crown Rangers Sun 7th | Lumsden Calling

www.theforkandtap.co.nz 51 Buckingham St | 03 442 1860 1

NEW YEAR NEW LOOK

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

020 4016 1780 | 03 395 9999 www.arrowtowntaxis.co.nz We are a small, independent, taxi company offering competitive rates to assist your taxi requirements around the beautiful Wakatipu Basin.

Our eco-friendly vehicles and professional drivers are at your service 7 days a week. We can provide safe, comfortable, and reliable service around Arrowtown. We can do pickups and drop offs to and from airport.

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Olive Leaf building declined To all those who involved themselves in any way with the Olive Leaf Project, the decision to turn down the resource consent application has come as a tremendous relief or a great disappointment. The idea that we need to protect the historic nature of Arrowtown was used as an argument against the Olive Leaf Centre Trust and the 150 objections were enough to sway the Commissioners to oppose the application.

And so, for now, The Olive Leaf Centre remains on the planning papers and in the archives of the Queenstown District Council. There may come a time, when in architect Fred van Brandenburg’s words, “the project will ultimately proceed”, but for now why don’t we all enjoy Arrowtown the waywe like it while we can.

gypsy jazz duo Fiona Pears is a violinist and composer from Christchurch. She received her first violin at the age of six years old and it was at that age she had her first public appearance, where she won first prize.

By the time she was twelve years old she was performing with local orchestras. At fourteen Fiona joined the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. In her early twenties Fiona started to write her own music. From that point on Fiona has developed into an international artist and composer.

Conner Hartley-Hall has been a professional music teacher for several years. He has performed in many settings and is considered a virtuoso on the guitar.

Together, Fiona and Conner form the Gypsy Jazz Duo, and they will be performing live on the Buckingham Green on Sunday February the 7th, for free. Included in their show will be a mix of Gypsy Jazz, ballads and well-known classics. A rare chance to listen to two of New Zealand’s greatest talents.

Their tour takes them all around the South Island and finishes on March the 11th in Oamaru.

Their tour is organised by AOTNZ (Arts on Tour NZ). An amazing organisation that with the help of local South Island Trusts and in conjunction with arts councils, repertory theatres and community groups, bring the best of musical and theatrical talent to country districts. Their 2021 programme can be found at www.aotnz.co.nz 3

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history gives way to fresh & new The Dishery only opened last November as a fresh new bistro in our dining scene, but it sits in a part of Arrowtown steeped in history.

Since the 1860s, the Dudley’s Cottage Precinct has been a hive of social activity.

Hungry and thirsty gold miners came down from the Arrow Gorge goldfields to the edge of Arrowtown to trade their gold finds for basic human comforts. Food, drink, shelter, warmth, companionship. Back in those days, the pan you worked the goldfields with was also the dish you ate from. The most valued of possessions.

The modern day Dishery is owned and operated by Arrowtown locals Scott and Emily Stevens. It might just be the utopia those early adventurers were seeking. It certainly is eye catching sitting adjacent to the Arrow River Reserve in a beautifully crafted building that celebrates the stunning surrounding scenery and serving breakfast, lunch through to early evening dining.

ARROWTOWN’S NEWEST EATERY BREAKFAST - LUNCH - AFTERNOON GRAZING - SUNSET SUPPER SPECIALISING IN LOCALLY SOURCED FRESH FOOD, BEER AND WINE. GARDEN SEATING ADJACENT TO THE ARROW RIVER RESERVE. THE PERFECT PLACE TO TAKE IN THE BEAUTY OF ARROWTOWN OVER COFFEE, BEER, WINE, COCKTAILS AND FABULOUS FOOD Open from 8am - 8pm | www.thedishery.co.nz Dudley’s Cottage Precinct - 4 Buckingham Street, Arrowown

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classifieds ARROWYOGA $10. 12 Centennial Avenue (room by tennis court) More info fb page: arrowyoga Electrician – Need a trusted local electrician? Call Grant 021 143 4746.

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 Pilates Mat Class All levels welcome.

Mondays 7-8 pm at Arrowtown Rugby Club Rooms $10 please bring your own mat. Any questions please call Sam 021 156 0508

situations vacant Arrowtown Holiday Park – Seeking experience person to join our team. Must have experience in Seekom Reservations, high standard of housekeeping and cleaning. Reliable, honest and able to work when and where required. This position does include weekend work and some evenings. If you feel this could be for you please apply to email. Please only NZ citizens or Residents Apply. Apply to manager@arrowtownholidaypark.co.nz

WOMENS STREET WEAR MENS CASUAL CLOTHING SWAZI OUTDOOR CLOTHING HILLS HATS & OTHER ACCESSORIES WOMENS PRE LOVED CLOTHING FINE MERINO GARMENTS 6

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show success This year’s Lake Hayes A&P Show was held at the Lake Hayes Showgrounds on Saturday the 9th of January. With good weather and free entry leading to a great day out for the record numbers that turned up. It is a massive thankyou to our sponsors and an even bigger thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success.

Phillip Bunn, show President, said the show’s theme of “Celebrating Local Heroes”, was a way of acknowledging all the people who had contributed their time and money to support the community during and since the Covid-19 lockdown.

Because of the free entry, the show will be making a loss this year after paying for all costs. Those that came and enjoyed the show are encouraged, only if they wish to, to go to www.lakehayesshow.com to make a small donation to help us through, this would be greatly appreciated.

One of the many features of the show were the record numbers competing in the showjumping PET SITTING competition, included two of the Thinking of heading away for a break top local riders, Olivia Robertson now we’re in Level One.... and Grace Perry. Overall, the show ran smoothly, with once We have wonderful sitters ready again thanks to the amazing to look after your pets and home... committee and a small groupof and help you enjoy our new local people who bring the show found freedom! together. Also, a big thankyou to Happy pets stay at home! our volunteers on the day.

Contact us if you require further If anyone is interested in getting involved with helping at future info on our services or check out www.townandcountryhomesit.co.nz shows, please get in touch. secretary@lakehayesshow.com for pricing...Sharon – 021 858 947 7

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upcoming events

january – february

January

till 24 Jan

Old Southern Sky

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Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert

Astor Bristed Gallery

Above Night n Day Coachmans Hall

10 am – 3 pm Gibbston Valley Winery 9.45 am–6.15 pm www.eventfinda.co.nz

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Gypsy Jazz Duo

Fiona Pears and Connor Hartley-Hall

Buckingham Green 2 pm – FREE www.aotnz.co.nz

market update The Arrowtown Farmers market has been trading since October 2017 and like every Farmers Market, there are challenges. It is the way you approach these challenges that determines your success. Our 2020 year ended a little earlier than expected for reasons that we all know.

As we approached the start of season 2020/2021, a small group of stall holders got together and decided that even amongst the uncertainty of alert levels around the country, we would be able to have a regular Farmers Market.

To date (except for one rain event) we have been set up on the Library Green in Arrowtown, every Sunday from 10am until 2pm.

As a market we extremely fortunate having the food and coffee vendors that have come along each week. The regular offerings mean that the locals can come to the market, enjoy a coffee while they wander around picking up pastries for lunch, farm fresh free-range eggs for those yummy holiday breakfasts, a fantastic range of salamis for afternoon snacks and a casual catch up chat with friends.

Contact us if you have a community project or a school fundraiser that you want to promote, as we can help with that. If you have any questions, you can contact us at info@arrowtownfarmersmarket.co.nz

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let’s help let’s eat! update arrowtown choppers Happy new year. With 2021 upon us, the Arrowtown Choppers have a number of plans for this year.

First, is that with the extensive wilding clearance work undertaken in 2020, the plan is to have a planting event rather than an annual chop up towards Eichardt’s Flat. The ‘Beech Party’ is planned for Sunday 18th of April and will be a family friendly event. The main focus area will be from the bottom of Bush Creek up the Sawpit Track towards Eichardt’s Flat along the trail. We’ve got approximately 1,500 trees to plant, mainly mountain beech. Everyone welcome, and we’ll have more information closer to the day.

We are also progressing our nursery idea at Jopp Street, with it becoming incorporated into the affordable housing development at Jopp Street. Again, we will let you know when things start happening on the ground. The Wakatipu Reforestation Trust has four planting days planned through April, including one at Whitechapel on the 10th of April, and near the Chinese Village on the 17th. These are family friendly events with lots of plants to get in the ground before winter.

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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 brick and block layer Brickworx Ltd www.brickie.co.nz 027 233 9740 child care Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave & Durham St 03 442 1416 cleaning services Slithy Toves slithytoves33@gmail.com 021 079 6233 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 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 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 Black Box QT – Online Gift Box Company

021 135 8340 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 real estate Harcourts Arrowtown 027 489 5294 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 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 11.30 am–12 pm 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

Arrowtown Swim Club Mon/Tues training & Fri ribbon night/BBQ till 5 March. Block training week 25–28 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 & 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 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, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket Facebook page.

Remarkables Line Dance Group Beginner–intermediate levels.

Weds 12.30–2 pm $10 at the Pavilion, Lake Hayes. 021 0284 0681

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 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. Everyone 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

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