The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 208

EE FR your local event guide & directory 10 June – 14 July 2021

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quiz night The Annual Arrowtown Quiz Night is back after Covid disruptions last year. Friday the 18th of June with a 7pm start and doors opening at 6 pm.

Tickets are $30 each person, which includes platters and pizza for each team.

Teams can be 4-6 people and we are happy to make up teams for 2 or 3 people. There are prizes for the winning team, and best dressed team and this year’s theme is Fashion Faux Pas. All money raised from the night is going to be used towards another multisport goal on the all-weather surface to make a full playing court.

This will be a wonderful facility for the school and the community.

Email arrowtownpta@ arrowtown.school.nz to register yourself, or a team, or let us know if you have items/vouchers to donate for prizes.

scott and jacinda pop by During his short visit to Queenstown this year, Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, joined Jacinda Ardern to lay wreaths at the Arrowtown Cenotaph.

A repeat of four years ago when Malcolm Turnbull, the Australian Prime Minister at the time, alongside his NZ counterpart, Bill English, also laid wreaths at Arrowtown.

As Jacinda got out of her car she made a slight departure from her schedule, detouring to greet the children outside the Preschool, delighting them and making a memory that they will undoubtedly cherish, before making her way up to the Cenotaph.

Arrowtown was represented with the school choir in prime position on the steps and the Scouts lowering and raising the flags. After the ceremony the Scouts got to pose with Clarke Gayford while getting Jacinda to take the photo for Clarke.

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arrowtown village association news Are you getting ready for a natural disaster?

With the floods in South Canterbury last week, the fires in the MacKenzie Country last year, and the predictions that the alpine fault has a 75% chance of rupturing in the next 50 years, the AVA has started thinking about our community response in the event of a natural disaster.

Along with other communities around the Basin and further afield, we are encouraging everyone who lives in or near Arrowtown to sign up to Gets Ready.

This system allows a better understanding of the needs and skill sets of people within the community when dealing with a natural disaster. Your information is kept private, and it only takes five minutes. Check it out at https://getsready.net/.

Do you have green waste to dispose of?

For those who don’t have the ability to compost their food scraps and don’t want to see them go landfill, Michael Sly has provided bins out on Speargrass Flat Road. You can drop any food scraps for composting in these bins and Michael will turn the material into compost.

How dry is your firewood?

Easy to use handheld Moisture Meters are now available to borrow from AVA. These are held at the APBA office on 49 Buckingham St, open Monday to Thursday 9-5pm. A refundable bond of $20 is required. Remember to report smoky chimneys to ORC at 0800 800 033 or email pollution@orc.govt.nz web arrowtownvillage.nz 4

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In tandem with Gets Ready, we also have Civil Defence organizing a disaster planning session at the community rooms next to the tennis courts for 7pm on Thursday the 17th of June. This is for anyone who might be interested in knowing about community disaster planning for Arrowtown and for those who might want to get involved. Please come along if you’re interested.

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Your Local Arrowtown Sales Consultant I found Jana extremely efficient and professional.

I have never sold a home before, so I was a bit nervous. Jana explained the whole process very thoroughly and made me feel comfortable.

Thanks to Jana I found the whole experience stressless and efficient.

Jana put a huge effort into helping me present my home at its best and was very good at recommending things that add value and steering me away from things that don’t.

All her communications were prompt and easy to understand.

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classifieds 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

public notices Indoor Plant & Pot Sale! 12.15pm–1pm Saturday May 22nd at the Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall (supper room). All welcome. Further details contact plantpeopleofthesouth@gmail.com

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situations vacant Postmasters – Commis Chef with immediate start with competitive pay and career progression. Join a friendly and professional team in beautiful Arrowtown and enjoy a great work life balance!

Our ideal candidate already has a good understanding of the basics, is reliable, clean and efficient with a positive attitude and is eager to progress their skills. Apply to Sam at info@postmasters.co.nz Remarkable Sweet Shop – Fudge Chef: Trainee – Arrowtown • Fantastic opportunity to learn the art of making our world-famous fudge and confectionery.

Fit, dynamic and mathematically capable, with a passion for all things sweet. Permanent long-term role.

Monday to Friday 7 am to 3.30 pm with some additional weekend shifts as required. We invite suitably experienced candidates to apply for these roles. If you want to work for a fantastic local company that truly values it’s employee’s email your CV to: hr@rss.co.nz 8

This year Arrowtown Preschool is excited to host all schools in the Whakatipu Basin for a very special afternoon of kapa haka performances in celebration of Matariki

Sunday 4 July on Buckingham Green from 2 pm

upcoming events

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2–4 July 17

Showing Off

Lakes District Museum Gallery 10am - 4 pm

Community Emergency Response Planning Meeting

Community (Tennis Club) Rooms 7 pm

Wakatipu High School presents

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Arrowtown School PTA fundraiser

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Dead Rockers Ball

Quiz Night

www.museumqueenstown.com

chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz

Athenaeum Hall 6 pm, starts 7 pm – Tickets $30

arrowtownpta@arrowtown.school.nz

Athenaeum Hall 8 pm – Tickets $35

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Arrowtown Preschools

Matariki Night

Buckingham Green from 2 pm

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showing off The Wakatipu High School Art Department has filled the Museum Gallery with Painting, Design and Photography work from their high achieving art students in 2020.

The Exhibition opened on Wednesday the 2nd and will continue through until Sunday the 4th of July.

“Showing Off” highlights the achievements and the enthusiasm of the students as well as showcasing the enormous talent there is at the local High School.

Teachers, Leslie Koehn, Rosa Scott, Monica Parker and Abbey Brown were delighted with the initial turnout and justifiably

immensely proud of all the work on display.

The exhibition is well worth a visit and there is an opportunity for you to vote for the Public Choice Award, which has kindly been sponsored by Trinity Construction.

David Clarke at the Museum describes the works as amazing.

Everyone is welcome, so take the chance to wander through the exhibition and discover for yourself, the high standard of work from these clever students.

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your flop-free recipe indian spiced cauliflower soup

2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp cumin seeds 2 Tbsp coriander seeds 1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger 1 tsp ground tumeric 1 onion, chopped 4 cups chicken stock 4 garlic cloves, sliced 4 medium potatoes, cubed 1 head of cauliflower, chopped Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and saute the onion.

Add the spices and toast until fragrant.

Stir in the chicken stock. add the garlic, potatoes and cauliflower and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until soft.

Allow to cool.

Blend in the pot using a stick blender.

Divide into bowls, sprinkle with some toasted cumin seeds and some fresh herbs. Serve with some garlic toast and enjoy!

The deadline for the compliance of the Healthy Homes Standards is July 2021. Does your rental property comply?

Need help please feel free to contact us.

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dead rockers ball Dunedin based three-piece band Bulletproof Convertible is taking their show the Dead Rockers Ball to community halls throughout the country.

In what is being referred to as the longest New Zealand tour ever, the band is on a mission to play in a different hall in a different town every month.

Saturday 19 June is Arrowtown’s turn, at the Athenaeum Hall.

“The Dead Rockers Ball is a simple concept” said Silas Waring, guitarist and vocalist for the band, “we wanted to get live music back to the people by playing shows in the local halls throughout the country just like the old dance hall days”.

The band started with the first Dead Rockers Ball in Glenorchy in March 2020 and the concept was immediately successful. It wasn’t intentional but the locals came out dressed as dead rock stars or wearing ball gowns and suits, some even channelling styles from old school, 50’s rockers. “It was classic! Freddie Mercury, Janice Joplin, Amy Winehouse, David Bowie, Sid Vicious and Marilyn Munroe were all dancing their socks off” said drummer Alex Ramsay.

Bulletproof Convertible plays their own brand of 50’s inspired original rock, featuring Silas Waring – guitar and vocals, Paul Southworth - double bass and Alex Ramsay - drums. The combination of the double bass and Alex’s drumming means the band is all rhythm and JUN. 19 2021 8 pm very danceable.

“If you can’t dance to it, it’s no Featuring good” says Waring.

Bulletproof Convertible More halls and dates to be confirmed. Tickets online via Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, arrowtown Eventbrite and more information available at www.bulletproof.nz Tickets online at eventbrite or bulletproof.nz

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business directory accountants Mike Wallace–Management Services www.mgtservicesqt.co.nz 43 Homeward Bound Dr 027 616 9007 bars/cafés/resturants Arrowtown Bakery 1 Ballarat Arcade Buckingham St 03 442 1587 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 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 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 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 03 442 0807 plumber Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd PO Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071 12

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 A local group of entertainers who love to perform and sing. Programmes include: Anzac Day, Christmas, music hall sing-along, popular variety songs from shows etc.

If interested, please contact Lorraine 021 111 2270. New members welcome.

Arrowtown Golf Club

03 442 1719

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

Arrowtown Library

03 442 1607

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 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.

Queenstown Film Society World cinema, documentaries, classic film.

Tuesdays 8 pm May to September at Dorothy Browns. www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz 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 McTazggart 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.

Wakatipu Garden Club 027 565 0349 We meet on the 2nd Monday every month.

New members welcome. For further information. Contact Heather Stirling.

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