The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 216

EE FR your local event guide & directory 13 January – 9 February 2022

BACK TO BACK LIVE MUSIC 27 GIGS ACROSS 12 VENUES OVER 3 DAYS ARROWTOWN & SURROUNDS NO COVER CHARGES COME AND JOIN US! e - thelooparrowtown@gmail.com w - thelooparrowtown.co.nz

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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

Re sid e ntial / Co mmerc ial / Rural

• 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

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

JANUARY Sat 15th Sun 16th Sat 22nd Sun 23rd Sat 29th Sun 30th

| Rueben Grey | Bourbon Sour | Jessie & Mathurin | Pol & Chad | Peti Crime | Paul Winders, Craig & Nicole McLean

FEBRUARY

Sat 5th | John Healy – Calico Sun 6th | Tom goes to Mayor – Rolling Stones ARROW SOUNDS WEEKEND Fri 11th | The Crown Rangers – 6-9pm Sat 12th | Tom goes to Mayor – 6-9pm Sun 13th | The Coutts Family – 5-8pm

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

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3-5pm 3.30-5.30pm 4.30-7.30pm 5-7pm 6-9pm 9-12am 9-12am 12-2pm 2-6pm 1-3pm 2-4pm 3-6pm 4-7pm 5-7pm 6-9pm 6-8pm 6-8.30pm 8.30-11pm 9-12am 12-3pm 1-2.30pm 1-3pm 1-4pm 2-5pm 3-5pm 3-6pm 5-8pm

The Dishery | SHAY Postmasters Cottage Cafe | GOOD DAYS The Winery | SAXY JAZZ GROOVES w ALEX YEVSTIFEEV Bendix Stables | MAGGIE JEFFS & MICHEAL EDEN The Fork & Tap | THE CROWN RANGERS The Blue Door | TOM GOES TO THE MAYOR The New Orleans | THE EXECS Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan | SHAY The Village Green | SCHOOL BANDS The Dishery | THE PRETTY NEW Bendix Stables | DEREK SMITH The Winery | SAXY JAZZ GROOVES w ALEX YEVSTIFEEV Postmasters Cottage Cafe | DUSKY Millbrook | TESS & RICK The Fork & Tap | TOM GOES TO THE MAYOR The New Orleans | SHAY Dorothy Browns | JESSIE & MATHURIN The New Orleans | BRETT WALKER The Blue Door | LUMSDEN CALLING Provisions | PAUL WINDERS & SHANE WOOLRIDGE Wet Jacket | JACK SPEEDY Akarua Wines & Kitchen by Artisan | SHAY Bendix Stables | TOM GOES TO THE MAYOR Millbrook | BOURBON SOUR Wet Jacket | KILLERGRAMS Dorothy Browns | WHISKEY PILOTS The Fork & Tap | THE COUTTS FAMILY

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get ready for winter

As we are now in the warmer months, AVA encourages those with wood-burners to look ahead and make the most of reasonable firewood prices now. Purchasing now gives an excellent benefit of ensuring that your firewood will be suitably dry come next winter.

AVA offers you the loan of a moisture meter to test the dryness of your firewood with a refundable $20 bond. These easy hand-held meters are available from the APBA office on Arrow Lane – call in or email Nicky at info@ arrowtown.com

a full weekend of music We are excited to announce Arrow Sounds 2022 with an awesome lineup of Wakatipu musicians playing in Arrowtown and the surrounding venues, for 3 days of music on 11th, 12th & 13th February. There are over 27 gigs playing in 12 venues during the day and into the night on the 3 days. It's going to be a lot of fun.

All gigs are free to enjoy, with no cover charge at any of the venues. We have a host of solo artists, duo’s and bands performing across the festival, playing outside on the village green, to playing in cafes and bars. Everyone in the community is invited, including families and individuals alike, so we hope everyone will come and check it out. Its local music by the people for the people.

This year, again, the highlight will be the school bands gig playing on the village green on the Saturday from 2–6 pm show-casing our talented primary & WHS bands. This is one of our main focuses for the festival, encouraging and promoting music for our younger generation.

Getting the kids on stage, in front of an audience, is the coolest thing and the community love it. This year Bayleys Arrowtown are our main sponsor, and will be helping to put this gig on and raise funds needed for the school music departments.

Our vision is to make this a yearly event and grow it each year. We feel that this is a unique event due to the involvement of Arrowtown businesses collaborating together to make such an event happen.

Check out the poster and book yourselves a weekend in Arrowtown!

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© Photo by Rob Crawford

Arrowtown Photography Competition The Arrowtown Photography Competition is on again. We are seeking photographs of Arrowtown to support us in marketing our “Most Beautiful Small Town” to NZ and the rest of the world.

Six exciting categories: • History • Seasons • Landscapes

• Nightscapes • Outdoor Recreation • Youth (15 years or under)

The Grand Prize for the best photo overall is The Jade and Opal Factory trophy, with cash prizes for category winners.

Enter online at www.arrowtown.com.

Amateur entries only.

Entries open 18th December 2021 Entries close 7th March 2022 4

competition time Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association (APBA) and Sustainable Queenstown (SQ) recently launched SUCfree Arrowtown to encourage behaviour change within the QLDC area when it comes to our 'throwaway culture'. Late last year we targeted the businesses in Arrowtown but now it’s the residents turn with some freebies!

How to get Involved?

Join us, local Arrowtown cafes and businesses in reducing single use cups (SUC) when getting that morning cuppa or afternoon pick me up and bring your own mug, keep cup or jar.

Starting from Monday, 17th January for the next 6 weeks, we are encouraging you to BYO and be in to win a weekly $20 voucher at your favourite cafe in Arrowtown that offers “suc” alternatives.

To be in the draw - Show Us Your Mug! • Share a photo at your favorite Arrowtown Cafe with your reusable cup on Instagram or Facebook for your chance to win!

• Tag @SUCfreewhakatipu and use the hashtag #sucfreearrowtown in your post.

For an additional entry, tag a mate you want to see using a reusable cup on their next cafe trip!

Remember that “use your own” doesn’t need to stop with cups.

Always consider your options and use what you’ve got when you can.

Learn more at SUCfree Whakatipu Facebook Page.

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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 garage sale EVERYTHING MUST GO – Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th, 9am to 5pm 21A Nairn St. Tools, antiques and collectibles, vintage and winter clothing, kitchenware, fridge.

situations vacant FORK & TAP – CHEF – We are looking to fill various positions, from clever fast paced learners to experience chefs. Must be passionate, practically minded and work well within a fast paced, team environment.

KITCHEN HAND – Must be efficient with a positive personality. Some heavy lifting required.

FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF – A can do attitude as well as a passion for great customer service. Duty Managers Certificate preferred.

Accommodation options available in Arrowtown. To apply send you CV and covering letter to hello@theforkandtap. co.nz SLOW CUTS – FULL TIME BAR / WAITPERSON Position. Join us in Arrowtown & be part of a great team & community. This position will suit you if you enjoy the 6

versatility of working in both the bar and on the floor. You will be looking after locals, pouring craft beer, making seasonal cocktails, selling delicious food, all while being part of a long established & supportive team. If this sounds like you, then please get in contact with us. Sponsorship positions available in this role.

PART TIME WAITPERSON This role is for up to 20 hours per week. If you love being part of a team that prides itself on giving a great experience through creative food & beverages along with a memorable time, this is for you.

This upbeat, busy spot is looking for someone who can work up to 4 shifts between day nights a week. Please email your CV to pj@peopxlelikeus.co.nz

public notices Arrowtowns Keas are looking for some new members to have fun, interact with nature and develop their creativity. 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 Street MONDAYS 5 – 8 pm CONTACT JESSICA 021 0232 4181

www.francescasmobilepizza.nz

fuel yourself with some great-tasting coffee freshly roasted beans or ground coffee delivered to your door octane coffee are delivering throughout arrowtown on mondays and tuesdays in sizes 500g/1000g

TEXT YOUR ORDER WITH THE DELIVERY ADDRESS TO

021 071 8973

octan ecof f ee. co. n z

ITS A NEW YEAR, LETS TRY SOMETHING NEW

CLOTHING – HOMEWARE – BOUTIQUE 23a Buckingham Street 0800 937 8376 www.smithandwestern.co.nz hello@smithandwestern.co.nz 7

HAPPY NEW YEAR WE ARE BACK IN THE SALON READY TO SORT YOU OUT WITH FRESH HAIR FOR SUMMER IF YOU NEED A NEW CUT, COLOUR OR TREATMENT TO FRESHEN UP, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

Contact Clint Sanson

on 021 444 799 or email clint@chopperfirewood.co.nz 03 442 1890 d-or@xtra.co.nz

EVERY SUNDAY

10am – 2pm Library Green free-range eggs smoked salmon bacon butties local craft stalls

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organic vegetables freshly roasted coffee cakes, biscuits & muffins skincare & haircare and so much more!

live music artisan goodies salami & olives Nepalese dumplings

upcoming events

january – february

january

16,23, 30

Arrowtown Farmer's Market

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Arrowtown Burns Supper and Ceilidh Dance

Every Sunday

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Nockie's Palette Cellar Door 756 Lake Hayes-Arrow Junction 1 – 4 pm eventfinda.co.nz

Impressions of the land

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Library Green 10 am – 2 pm Athenaeum Hall 5.30 – 11.30 pm

Create Art with Grant Whibley

february

till 27 Feb

Arrowtown Creative Arts Society

Arrowtown Art Union Exhibition

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Creative Queenstown & Arts on Tour present

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Every Sunday

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Mundi Trio

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Arrowtown Farmer's Market Arrowtown Creative Arts Society present

Opera in the Garden

Lakes District Muesum 10 am – 4 pm Buckingham Green 6pm – 8pm FREE Library Green 10 am – 2 pm Stalker's Residence, 70 Lower Shotover Rd. 5.30–8.30pm eventfinda.co.nz

ceilidh dance Get your glad rags and dancing shoes on for a traditional Scottish evening full of banter and craic.

Enjoy a 3 course supper with a Kiwi twist – eating, drinking and dancing.

Expect plenty of entertainment before Queenstown's ‘Hair of the Dog’ ceilidh band.

There will be a cash bar, with wine, beer and a selection of single malt whisky.

Ticket includes a 3 course set meal (vegetarian option available) with buffet style desserts. Tables of 6 to 8 are available.

Dinner service will start at 6.30 pm.

Following dinner all other unallocated seating will be cleared to create a large dance floor up the middle of the hall. tickets available at eventfinda.co.nz 9

NOW OPEN 47 WEEKS OF THE YEAR

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

Arrowtown Preschool COTTER AVE & DURHAM ST 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 Gift Boxes For All Occasions Here to help make your gifting experience easier!

HOLIDAY HOMES | ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY | WEDDING CORPORATE EVENT Enquire for some customised options 021 135 8340 | www.blackboxqt.co.nz 10

Please phone

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

opera in the garden Sponsored by Whitestone Cheese and brought to Arrowtown by ACAS and the Auckland Opera Studio, the summer event of the season will be held at Stalker's Residence, 70 Lower Shotover Road, for a 5.30 pm arrival and 6 pm start. Bring your own picnic hamper and refreshments or pre-order a hamper from Taste and Savour via info@tasteandsavour.co.nz.

Features a lively repertoire of popular operatic and theatre music in a stunning outdoor setting. The exciting line-up includes, sopranos – Natasha Te Rupe Wilson and Amelia Berry, tenors – Ipu Laga-aia and Frederick Jones and baritones – Will King and James Adams, with Pianist Claire Caldwell. $75 ACAS members, $85 non-members, children under 16 free - tickets available from Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy or eventfinda.

Note: The event will proceed regardless of the weather. Children under 16 are free. Vaccine Passes must be presented to enter the venue.

*$6 PINTS AND HOUSE WINES

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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 photography Colin Walkington www.colinwalkington.com audioman@xtra.co.nz 021 1777 894 plumber Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd PO Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071 retail Black Box QT – Online Gift Box Company 021 135 8340 12

The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St real estate Harcourts Arrowtown Bayleys 36 Buckingham St

03 442 1654 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.

Dorothy Browns Bookclub

03 442 1964

LCF fun languages

03 442 0075

Arrowtown Community Yoga 03 442 0515

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 Menzshed

03 442 0204

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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