The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 214

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ALTOGETHER BETTER The Arrowtown real estate team who make real estate easy and stress free

Holly, Todd & Michael The Newman Real Estate crew have jumped to blue. You can find them at their new Bayleys Office at 36 Buckingham Street or give them a call for any of your real estate needs.

hollytoddmichael@bayleys.co.nz Holly Hargreaves 021 453 133 Todd Weeks 021 645 022 Michael Tierney 027 442 1167 ARROWTOWN REALTY PARTNERS LIMITED, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

ALTOGETHER BETTER

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• All aspects of tree maintenance • Tree removals – Dismantling & felling • Hedge trimming – large & small • Wood splitter hire

• Section clearing • Stump grinding • Firewood • Mulch supplies

SERVING ARROWTOWN & QUEENSTOWN FOR 15 YEARS 021 275 1268

tim@trickytrees.net.nz

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT OVER THE YEAR WISHING YOU A HAPPY XMAS & NEW YEAR CLOSED lunch time 24 December Gift Boxes For All Occasions Here to help make your gifting experience easier!

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REOPENING 11 January 2022

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STOPS LEAVES, RATS & BIRDS

Advice & installation that will stand the test of time.

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03 442 1294

help@roofsafe.net.nz

foster care collection The gift of giving...Help a child in foster care in Otago this Christmas by donating a gift to go under the tree at the harcourts office.

Jana Braasch is Arrowtown's local agent for Harcourts and has placed a drop station outside her home at 14 Bush Creek Road.

If you would like to donate a gift please have it to her before the 10th December.

Feel free to get in touch with Jana if you would like any more details, jana.braasch@ harcourts.co.nz

celebrating 10 years of goodwill This festive season, Ray White will continue its successful charity drive ‘A Little Ray of Giving’ for the tenth year running.

This holiday campaign is a tradition for Ray White and serves as an opportunity for us to connect with our community while raising awareness and muchneeded resources for those in need.

As a charitable initiative, the campaign will see both our branches, Queenstown & Arrowtown partner up with Baskets of Blessing to accept gift donations for struggling families across the district.

Prior to our Arrowtown office re-opening mid December, we’ll be collecting gifts at our Queenstown branch (1 Church Lane, Queenstown) where our giving tree is already up, and our little Mini Cooper ‘Lil Ray’ will be available for direct pickups within Arrowtown, simply email arrowtown.nz@raywhite.com with your details and we’ll swing by to see you.

As a thank you to the community for your contribution over the years, Santa will be visiting the brand new Ray White Arrowtown office on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th December from 1–3 pm. Bring your children down for a photo with Santa and some community Christmas spirit.

Ray White has run this initiative since 2012, and every year, offices from across Australia and New Zealand have collected thousands of gifts and donations for not-for-profit organisations and charities and uplifted hundreds of communities in the process.

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BOOK SHOP Open every day 10am – 4pm A new shipment of books has just arrived. Support local and give books for Christmas.

museum update 10am –

2pm Library Green

No two days are ever the same at the Lakes District Museum.

Lately, bags of horse hair and buckets of cow poo have been turning up. Our plasterers are using traditional methods to finish our building using age-old techniques.

There are always lots of things going on behind the scenes. We are planning new displays that will fill the two newly earthquake strengthened floors of the BNZ building. There are so many stories, one of our biggest challenges is having to choose which ones to leave out! We are picking the most instructive and interesting artefacts and planning on how to display them in engaging ways.

One of the most photographed buildings in Arrowtown, the original Police Hut at Butler’s Green, needs some urgent work. Some of the proceeds from sales from our current art exhibition will go towards this project. We have curated an exhibition of both professional and amateur local artists. The exhibition will change over the summer as pieces are sold and will be replaced with new ones-make sure to come and have a look more than once.

Check out the Museum Book Shop, locally made art and crafts too.

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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

situations vacant Arrow Thai Food is looking for Full and part time WAIT STAFF. Must be available to work weekends and evenings. Start asap.

Email:arrowthaifood@gmail.com D'OR – Looking for a SENIOR STYLISTS Come work, have fun and create hair in beautiful Arrowtown. Email CV to d-or@ xtra.co.nz attention to Rosemary.

Postmasters Cottage Café are now hiring!

Competitive pay and generous staff meal allowance. DUTY MANAGER:Responsible for day to day running of Front of House operations. You will be a proven team leader with strong communication and organisational skills. Must hold a current General Managers certificate. FRONT OF HOUSE:Friendly and efficient with a passion for customer service. CHEF DE PARTIE:Capeable, organised and efficient with the ambition to progress your skills!

KITCHEN HAND:Organised and efficient.

Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and some basic food prep.

Apply to Maria at info@postmasters.co.nz Provisions of Arrowtown – FRONT OF HOUSE / WAITER, CHEF, KITCHENHAND Full time and Part time positions available.

Great hourly rates, day shifts only. Free staff meal and coffee. Send us your CV to:hal.jane@xtra.co.nz or come and see us at 65 Buckingham St. 6

Terra Mia – looking for: RESTAURANT MANAGER, BAR MANAGER, BARISTA, PIZZAIOLO, WAITING STAFF, BARTENDER. Full time or part time. Must have valid visa to work. Please email your CV to info@terramiaarrowtown.co.nz The Dishery are seeking a COMMIS CHEF, CHEF DE PARTIE or similar ambitious trainee to join our team. You would be working in a small team under some of the most skilled and creative chefs in the district. This is a great opportunity to learn from the best and further your culinary career. If this opportunity appeals, please send your expression of interest to scott@thedishery.co.nz

public notices Arrowtowns Keas are looking for some new members to have fun, interact with nature and develop their creativity. The Kea motto is: 'I Share, I Care, I Discover, I Grow' and our activities are based around the four cornerstones of Community, Outdoors, Personal Development and New Experiences. Some spots are available from Term 1 in 2022 and your child will need to be in Year 2 at Arrowtown Primary School. Please email your interest to: arrowtown@group.scouts.nz, and we will contact you before the start of Term 1 to confirm start dates.

@26 Berkshire St | Mondays 5–8 pm CLOSED 6th OPEN Monday 13th CONTACT JESSICA 021 0232 4181

www.francescasmobilepizza.nz

Prepare your home for

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Jana

Scan the QR code for my selling tips ( and/or scroll to the bottom to download the ultimate sellers guide).

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keep christmas local "Support Local" has certainly become the mantra these last few years with the quality and range that we have on our own doorstep, you will have no hesitation in buying local!

Whether it’s decorations or gifts, party food, wine or beer, you will find anything you need right here in Arrowtown.

Come and support our local retailers, no need to drive far, easy parking... Christmas shopping will become a pleasure again!

A thank you to Arrowtown Promotion & Business Association for supporting this local gift guide initiative with sponsored spots and complementing it with a digital marketing campaign alongside to "Support Local" this Christmas.

Happy Shopping!!

2022 calendar Our Arrowtown 2022 calendars have arrived and they look incredible. They make the perfect gift, especially for those not able to travel to come and see us, but keen to be reminded of the Arrowtown splendour yearround. These are now available in store throughout Arrowtown, including the Lakes District Museum and The Post Office. Retail $20 each. Feel free to contact info@arrowtown.com directly for bulk orders. cleaning voucher Want to help a friend or family this Christmas?

Give someone a break and get them a cleaning voucher. Victoria Tovey can help with all cleaning needs, give her a call.

Slithy Toves, 021 079 6233 slithytoves33@gmail.com quirky gifts A treasure trove of quirky gifts, antique and vintage curios, furniture and jewellery, as well as beautiful decor items to bring a little magic into your home.

Arrowtown Curios, 4 Buckingham St. 03 442 4504 www.arrowtowncurios.com 8

grazing table Order a Grazing Table before 25th December and receive complimentary mini Christmas cupcakes.

Perfect for office Christmas parties or family gatherings.

Please enquire/book via email:rosiesplate@gmail.com FREE delivery & setup Arrowtown and surrounds.

Rosie's Plate, Arrowtown treasures Welcome to our treasure trove of gifts. You are sure to find something for everyone within our peaceful abode. Inspiring, humorous, kooky and awesome gifts for all ages. They will bring an abundance of love to your holidays. Wishing you a heavenly Christmas!

Rainbow Doorways, Coachman’s Hall. 03 442 1910 earrings Earrings are the gift to give this Christmas.

From Beautiful Basalt, Precious Pounamu to Stunning Silver we have something for the lady in your life.

The Old Smithy, 44a Buckingham Street or shop online at theoldsmithy.nz books! books! books!

Books are always the perfect gift and the Lakes District Museum shop has a fantastic new range of books for all ages.

Alongside works from local artists and craftspeople, the museum shop is packed with gift ideas this Christmas.

49 Buckingham Street. 03 442 1824 get christmas sorted The Arrowtown Post Office has a great range of Secret Santa ideas, stocking fillers and gifts for all the family this Christmas. Support your community Post Office and shop local!

Arrowtown Post Office, 52 Buckingham Street.

03 442 1885 sweet gifts Santa says, ‘Sweet gifts for everyone this Christmas!’

Delectable fudge, imported lollies and lovely little toys.

Visit us in our Arrowtown shop and mention The Loop to receive a 10% discount. The Remarkable Sweet Shop, 27 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. 03 442 1374 www.remarkablesweetshop.co.nz 9

beanbags Purchase a luxurious sheepskin beanbag and receive a free fill of beans & delivery (Wakatipu delivery only).

Mention The Loop and receive 10% off.

21 Buckingham 03 442 1947 www.nzshopping.com gifts for him and her Visit the team at Arrowtown Pharmacy for a wide selection of gifts for him and her, from toiletries, candles and much more.

Plus free gift wrapping. Arrowtown Pharmacy, 20 Buckingham Street. 03 442 0975 toki (adze) Worn as a symbol of strength, toki carries with it deep symbolism associated with control, determination and focus, an achiever. Many great gift ideas in store, plus 10% off for locals at The Jade & Opal Factory, 30 Buckingham Street. 03 442 1654 gift boxes 10% discount - XMAS21 - We’re taking orders now for gift boxes! Due to Covid, items may be hard for us to receive later in December. Get in early to make sure that you get what you want this Christmas!

Black Box QT – 021 135 8340 / www.blackboxqt.co.nz / info@blackboxqt.co.nz stocking fillers Welcome to The Gold Nugget. Great Gifts for Christmas. A HUGE range of local and NZ made products. Bespoke leather bags, Art, Pottery, Fun Knickknacks, Garden ornaments and lots lots more.

Support local. Support NZ! 43 Buckingham Street.

03 442 1877 Postmasters Cottage Cafe would like to thank all our lovely locals for your support over these challenging times. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and we hope to see you all over the holidays!

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OPENING MONDAY 29 NOVEMBER 11.00AM TO 6.00PM UNTIL 7 MARCH* Image credit: Karen Reid

NOW HEATED!

SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE

*Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day P 03 442 0145 | E swim@qldc.govt.nz | W qldc.govt.nz/recreation @QLDCSportRec

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Your local law firm, wherever you are Practical, strategic and on your side. We'll put our expertise to work for you.

4 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 0800 277 529 aspiringlaw.co.nz

CLOTHING – HOMEWARE – BOUTIQUE 23a Buckingham Street 0800 937 8376 www.smithandwestern.co.nz hello@smithandwestern.co.nz 12

upcoming events

december

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Arrowtown Art Union Exhibition

Lakes District Muesum 10 am – 4 pm

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Arrowtown Long Lunch

Buckingham Street Starts from 12 pm

Arrowtown Creative Arts Society

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www.longlunchnz.co.nz

Stakeholders Community

GoodYarn Workshop

Arrowtown Rugby Club 11 am – 2 pm $25 Koha

workshops@southernwellbeingtrust.org

school update giving back

new to school

Sierra Rose-Arnold

n, From left – Jonah Johnson, Ella Marty Margo Hamilton, Nico Bulling

Newest kids on the block, Jonah Johnson, Ella Martyn, Margo Hamilton, Nico Bulling and Sierra Rose-Arnold started Arrowtown School in October and November.

Room 19 working in the gardens at Millbrook Resort as a giving back initiative.

outstanding bridge projects

It is all about Bridges in Year 3/4 at the moment. The classes were lucky enough to have David Clarke from the Lakes District Museum come in and share his wealth of knowledge about the history of bridges in our area. There are also some amazing posters and models of Bridges from Around the World - and we've just had our Bridge Exhibition for the rest of the school to enjoy!

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*$6 PINTS AND HOUSE WINES

EVERY SUNDAY

10am – 2pm Library Green

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free-range eggs smoked salmon bacon butties local craft stalls

organic vegetables live music freshly roasted coffee artisan goodies cakes, biscuits & muffins salami & olives skincare & haircare Nepalese dumplings and so much more!

arrowtown children feature in: ‘a rockin’ christmas Queenstown Lakes District Council presents: Christmas Show 2021 – A Rockin’ Christmas. On Sunday 12th December 2021 – Streaming Premiere at 3pm. The show will be available to watch at your leisure afterwards. This year A Rockin' Christmas Show will be filmed and streamed online.

The show features a host of talented local kids from various groups and three of our very talented Arrowtown children: Patrick Edwards, Charlie Pagan and Phineas Thomas, as part of the Ensemble. Plus the live band – The Hamiltones.

JJ and her cousins are ready to

rock out at the Christmas Talent Show. An unexpected accident interrupts their practice; Santa has suffered a bump on the head… and he can’t remember who he is!

Join JJ, Elf and a host of rock-star characters in their journey to find Santa and the musical soul of the Wakatipu.

Register online at www. christmasshow.co.nz for access to the digital link to watch the Christmas Show with your friends and family.

The show will be 1 hr 15 mins on the Vimeo Platform and it can be streamed through your smart TV or through a device.

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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 Postmaster Cottage Cafe 54 Buckingham St 03 442 0991 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 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 law Aspiring Law www.aspiringlaw.co.nz 4 Buckingham Street 0800 277 529 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 16

real estate Harcourts Arrowtown Bayleys 36 Buckingham St

027 489 5294 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. New members welcome – coaching available – More info phone Liz 027 433 1669

Arrowtown Business Women’s Group

Any and all local business women are welcome to register. It is free to join

local club notices 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

Arrowtown Library

03 442 1607

Arrowtown Menzshed

03 442 0204

Club days–every Weds & Sat(men) / Tue (9 holes) & Thurs (ladies). Phone 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.

The Menzshed is open to new members for woodworking projects for the individual and community. The shed is open Monday, Wednesday, Saturday from 10 am–1 pm Prestons Dr. Ph 03 4420204 or 03 409 8688 for information.

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.

FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

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