The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 215

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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

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SUMMER LIVE MUSIC SESSIONS 4 – 7pm in our garden bar

DECEMBER

Sat 18th | SCHOOL OF ROCK – Good Days, Oestrogen, The Trainsurfers & Cherry Garden Sun 19th | Kaylee Burnett

JANUARY

Sat 1st | TBA Sun 2nd | The Strait Shooters – 6 piece blues, soul & funk

Sat 8th | Tess & Ricci – fabulous duo Sun 9th | Sam Cullen Sat 15th | Rueben Grey Sun 16th | TBA

*Please bring your My Vaccine Pass when coming to see us.

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

EVERY SUNDAY

10am – 2pm Library Green

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!

*$6 PINTS AND HOUSE WINES

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thank you It has been a year with the odd challenge thrown in but we have made it to Christmas with another new year ahead.

The Loop wishes you a merry Christmas and hope you all have a fun and safe holiday.

We would like to thank the whole community for your support throughout the year, remember we always love to hear your feedback so feel free to get in touch theloop arrowtown@ gmail.com

long lunch Another year, another Long Lunch. The event that so many locals and visitors look forward to every December went ahead on Friday 3 December.

Once again our local restaurants took over the main street and served hundreds of diners at a long table running down the middle of Buckingham Street. Over 650 guests attended.

The long lunch benefits the local hospitality businesses at a time when things are a bit lean, but it also benefits the community. Over $7000 was raised for the Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Station through a silent auction. Many thanks to the bidders and folks who donated prizes.

A fabulous time was had by all, but you couldn't really say it went without a hitch! The food was to die for, the Chard Farm wine and Emerson's beer were the perfect accompaniment, it was great to catch up with friends for a preChristmas celebration – it's just that the weather wasn't playing nice. But both guests and restaurants rolled with the punches and didn't let a couple of downpours during the afternoon put a dampener on the event!

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arrowtown village association news identifying issues in arrowtown

Since its founding in 1862, Arrowtown has always been self-contained. We have our own schools, churches, cemetery, pubs, shops, swimming pool, hall, sports teams, community organisations – and our own local government representation until 2022.

Arrowtown is integral to the New Zealand brand. The town has responded to change, created opportunities and grown while preserving and cherishing its past. Enhancing our natural environment has been a priority and in 2020 we were named NZ’s most beautiful small town.

Continuing growth has put more pressure than ever on our environment, housing, infrastructure and heritage – yet our ability to shape our own future has been diminished. Now we need to work out the best way for locals to voice key issues with our local councils, QLDC and the ORC. There are four main interest groups: Arrowtown Village Association (AVA), Arrowtown Business and Promotion Association, Arrowtown Planning Advisory Group and Shaping our Future.

The AVA aims to be the glue between these groups. It seems that now is a good time to ask what role you want us to play, through a survey that will be circulated to AVA members and also available through our Facebook page and website.

Among the issues we are considering: intensification of housing; extension of urban growth boundary; air pollution; electricity supply; Coronet Forest tracks; emergency response planning; Ladies Mile development; heritage preservation; reforestation; Shaping Our Future; wilding trees; council services; road safety; Arrow River flows. www.surveymonkey.com/r/arrowtown22 Taking a few minutes to help us out by having your say will be greatly appreciated.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from the AVA! web arrowtownvillage.nz email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 4

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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

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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.

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santa's sack is back In 2013 when the town was still a town and not a yet to be envisioned city, a few local entertainers got together and put on an adult Christmas variety show in December at the Memorial Hall and called it “Santa’s Sack”.

The idea was to create a comedy and song based variety show taking a look at the year passed and looking ahead to the coming years. The comedy dealt with issues such as traffic lights, roundabouts, housing shortages Pictured: Mike Legge & and 60 hour work weeks. A second Charlotte Graf production was to follow in the following year, but then things got “crazy”, tourism exploded, everyone was run flat off their feet during the silly season or they simply decided to withdraw and relax.

Now we are facing the end of a very trying and uncertain year, and over a few wines one night Charlotte Graf, Margaret O’Hanlon and Mike Legge decided what this year really needed was a ‘good laugh!’ Santa’s Sack was reborn.

Joining the three veterans will be naturally funny and talented woman extraordinaire, Rebeca Barnes and we will be introducing (as the Gay Nutcracker) Roland Mirabueno. The show will be pulling together some hysterical characters and equally inappropriate and appropriate songs. Santa’s Sack returns to the Blue Door this Saturday and Sunday (two shows each evening; Gift Boxes For All Occasions 5pm & 7:30pm). The production Here to help make your gifting includes some delicious nibbles, experience easier! spirited beverage and raucous HOLIDAY HOMES | ANNIVERSARY comedy pushing our current BIRTHDAY | WEDDING issues to their much needed limit CORPORATE EVENT of humour.

Enquire for some customised options Tickets can be found at 021 135 8340 | www.blackboxqt.co.nz www.whirlwindnz.com 7

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT OVER THE YEAR WISHING YOU A HAPPY XMAS & NEW YEAR CLOSED lunch time 24 December REOPENING 11 January 2022

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

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school update Last week the Year 8s went off to Wainui for their end of year camp and the Year 7s participated in the Outdoor Education Week, where they spent time mountain biking, walking and orienteering. What a great way to wrap up 2021 at Arrowtown School! year 8 wainui camp

year 7 outdoor education week

year 8 graduation

YEAR 8 GRADUATES 2021

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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

@ 26 Berkshire Street MONDAYS 5 – 8 pm CONTACT JESSICA 021 0232 4181

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situations vacant Arrowtown Preschool is looking for a new GROUNDSPERSON for both Preschools from Jan (1- 3 hours per week depending on time of year.) Ph Jane 027 305 5110 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.

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Thank you to everyone in the community who has supported the Preschools fundraising throughout the year.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

station to reopen The Arrowtown Police Station’s doors will reopen before the end of January. It has been five years since it was forced to close when a national directive insisted that a uniformed police person be

upcoming events

december – january

december

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Arrowtown Creative Arts Society

Arrowtown Art Union Exhibition

18 & 19

A contemporary adults only music comedy

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Every Sunday

Santa's Sack

Lakes District Muesum 10 am – 4 pm The Blue Door 5pm & 7.30pm

bluedoorbar.co.nz

Arrowtown Farmer's Market

Library Green 10 am – 2 pm

january

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Lake Hayes Parivillon 10 am Lake Hayes A & P Show CANCELED lakehayesshow.com free to place upcoming events – email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

present at all times; the Arrowtown Police Volunteer Group was forced to disband. Many locals have missed the reassuring presence of the police station.

Longtime volunteer and coordinator, Bob Farrell says that the station was mainly accessed by people who had lost or found property, but often people came in wanting local information. However he sees a police presence in the growing town as vital. The late Jim Ryan and the late Les Rogerson put many volunteer hours into opening the previous station. Bob Farrell comments that they would be delighted to see the station manned again.

He credits Otago Lakes Area

Commander Paula Enoka for getting the station up and running once more. Commander Enoka commented that the reopening was “a really positive step.” The station will also be supported by the Queenstown Prevention team and a part time community officer.

The Police Station is located in Buckingham Street behind the Avenue cottages.

The Police station needs a number of volunteers to enable it to be manned. While over twenty people have put their hands up, more are needed. Volunteers work half a day every second week. Volunteers will be vetted and well trained. Anyone who would like to volunteer can email bob.farrell@xtra.co.nz 11

10 Alexander Place, Arrowtown Deadline Private Treaty 12:00 p.m. Friday 14 January 2022 2 2 Floor: 155 sq m Land: 610 sq m 3 Gerard Bligh +64 21 909 198 Hadley van Schaik +64 21 885 517 nzsothebysrealty.com/QBS12776 12

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

6 Boundary Street, Arrowtown Price by Negotiation 1 Floor: 72 sq m 2

Land: 506 sq m

Sarena Glass +64 27 589 6133 nzsothebysrealty.com/QBS12778

Sarah McBride +64 21 790 156

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

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17B Nairn Street, Arrowtown Auction: see online for details 2 Floor: 100 sq m 3 Stephanie McMeeken +64 27 338 6474 nzsothebysrealty.com/SAT10367 14

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

Arrowtown THE BEST TEAM IN THE BEST TOWN

Colleen Murfin +64 27 433 0342 colleen.murfin@nzsir.com George Passmore +64 21 595 586 george.passmore@nzsir.com

Stephanie McMeeken +64 27 338 6474 stephanie.mcmeeken@nzsir.com

Carl Johnston +64 21 343 087 carl.johnston@nzsir.com Vanessa Sharp +64 21 213 2526 vanessa.sharp@nzsir.com

Jane Hanna +64 27 458 5503 jane.hanna@nzsir.com

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

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let’s eat! knowhelp yourlet’s local Kathleen Brentwood has been many things to many people.

She was a stunning Sally Bowles in Cabaret, (wearing fishnet stockings and a bowler hat), she played the unscrupulous Madame Thenardier in Les Miserables, was the lead singer for The Queenstown Jazz Orchestra, a member of the Queenstown Ukulele Orchestra and an actor in many of the Remarkable Theatre’s Pint Sized Plays, and these are only a small selection of her achievements. With this much on her C.V you would wonder when she sleeps.

Kathleen though, will be primarily remembered for her gig as a teacher. She has taught in the primary sector for over forty years, the last twenty at Arrowtown Primary School.

Despite being a busy classroom teacher, Kathleen managed to coordinate and direct many childrens’ choirs. She has also taught many children to play the guitar and two years ago directed a wonderful version of the Lion King. Her attention to detail is legendary, she even insisted that the students learn some Swahili in order to carry off the Lion King songs.

Recently Kathleen has been involved with Maori Language Studies-she often sings in the Waiata Tia ensemble. She has also been involved in teaching the UK-based programme called Charanga. This programme is designed to give children a broad musical education.

Life is about to change for Kathleen, she is shifting to Christchurch to explore new horizons. She hopes to pursue her interest in musical education there. She will be very sad to leave The Wakatipu Basin but hopes that the many, many friends that she has made here will visit her in Christchurch.

Kathleen’s children now live in Melbourne, so she hopes that she may have more time to visit them.

Kathleen thanks the amazing Arrowtown community for their love and support over the years.

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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 18

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 Village Association

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.

Dorothy Browns Bookclub

03 442 1964

LCF fun languages

03 442 0075

Arrowtown Community Yoga 03 442 0515

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

Arrowtown Menzshed

03 442 0204

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 Swim Club

Mon/Tues training & Fri ribbon night/BBQ till 4 March. Block training week 24–28 Jan. $30 child & $50 family, arrowtownswimclub@gmail. com or facebook /arrowtownswimmingclub

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.

Meet the 1st 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 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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Wishing everyone a Safe & Happy

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The Harcourts team

would like to wish you all a safe and happy christmas and we

would like to thank all of our clients for their continued support throughout this year

JANA BRAASCH

027 489 5294

Queenstown Highland Real Estate Group Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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