The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 218

EE FR your local event guide & directory 17 March – 13 April 2022

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preschool project – building a mōkihi Arrowtown Preschool children have spent an exciting time building a Mokihi (traditional Maori woven raft).

Teacher June Caples said, ‘It all started with an inquiry about the children’s ecological identity and the history of their community and environment. They learnt that Mokihi were used to navigate our waterways and this sparked an interest in creating their own.’ After much discussion and planning with the children, the Mokihi began to take shape.

‘The project was very much led by the childrens’ curiosity and questions,’ commented June. ‘They learn so much more when they are hands on.’

Traditionally Mokihi were built from raupo (bullrushes) lashed together with herekeke (flax). However Maori generally built them with whatever materials were available and so it was with the young waka builders; they used cabbage tree leaves, flax and jute string.

Local artist, Jasmine Clarke offered expertise in weaving natural materials. From conception to completion, it took a year.

The Preschool entered the Mohiki into the Autumn Festival Parade, winning their section, and then went on to win the Supreme Art Award at the Central Lakes Polyfest.

February the 9th was launch day, but would it float? Photos taken on the day prove it did. The children were well equipped with life jackets and adults stood in the water keeping control of the raft.

As the project had taken a year to complete, some of the original builders had turned five and gone to school. On the day of the launch they were brought to the river to cheer on the Preschool. ’You could see by the childrens’ faces… how excited they were,’ said June Caples. ‘This project has deepened the children's’ knowledge around iwi and tangata whenua history in the area.’

The Mokihi is now moored near the Chinese Village for the community to appreciate.

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arrowtown village association news What’s the hurry Arrowtown?

Speed has become a hot topic in Arrowtown, and many locals feel serious action needs to be taken in a bid to change some driver behaviour. It’s a compact little town, full of narrow streets and laneways that make Arrowtown, well…Arrowtown.

Many streets in the historic zone were built for horse and cart, not the constant stream of oversized SUVs we see today. Take the west end of Buckingham Street leading down to Dudley’s Cottage. There’s not enough room for 2 vehicles to pass, let alone 3 cyclists, a group of hikers heading for Sawpit, and

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a couple walking their dog. Throw speed into the mix and we have a problem.

Residents of McDonnell Road and Centennial Avenue have often voiced serious concern. With footpaths quaintly non-existent in many parts of town, streets are often rightly used as a shared space. A future Arrowtown might have less cars in the CBD, and pedestrianised streets where people can walk and ride without worrying about speeding vehicles.

We all know life can be hectic and when we’re running late the 40km speed limit can feel like a hindrance, but we also know how hard it is to stop when speed is involved. Think about the kids walking and riding to school, elderly crossing the road, or visitors spellbound by the natural landscape so not paying attention to traffic.

We’re so lucky. We live in one of the most beautiful and peaceful places on earth. It’s not like we’re having to flee a war-torn country, so really Arrowtown, what is the hurry?!

Daniel Sim, Committee Member

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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).

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situations vacant THE DISHERY – seeks a full time and/ or part time/casual KITCHEN HAND. Both involve weekend work between the hours of 9am - 4pm. Only the occasional evening shifts during functions. The role is washing dishes, cleaning duties, learning and supporting in basic kitchen operations including some prep and food handling.

The casual role will suit a high school student or someone looking to top up their superannuation. The full time role will suit an ambitious young trainee cook looking to learn from the best, or someone looking to return to the Arrowtown workforce. We are flexible and supportive of the right applicant.Contact manager@thedishery. co.nz for more information.

public notices ARROWTOWN RSA AGM will be held on Wednesday 30th March at the Arrowtown Bowling Club at 7pm. All welcome. For more info email arrowtownrsa@gmail.com 6

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read to a dog at the library on tuesdays 3.30–4.30!

Reading to Dogs is a free programme featured at several of the Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes libraries by Outreach Therapy Pets, supported by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and St John New Zealand.

Our popular Reading to Dogs program provides emerging readers the opportunity to practice their skills with a gentle and non-judgemental therapy dog. Reading to a friendly canine has been shown to help young readers improve their oral literacy and reading comprehension skills. In addition to literacy benefits, reading to a dog also helps increase kids’ overall self-esteem and confidence. Less confident readers find that the dogs provide an atmosphere of safety and acceptance, reducing their anxiety about reading aloud. Practicing reading in this relaxed environment is fun and rewarding, with the added benefit of furry cuddles and doggy kisses.

Although we wish the pups lived with us at the library, they are only here on Tuesday afternoons. The Reading to Dogs programme is made possible by our generous community volunteers. Both human and canine volunteers are vetted by St John to ensure safety and suitability.

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new art gallery There’s an exciting new gallery in town. Seasonally offering exhibitions of leading-edge painting, we see modern mediums combined with traditional oil painting techniques.

Specialising in realism as well as large scale abstract painting, local artist Eric Nauta creates these exhibitions intent on evoking a sense of enchantment and allure. Windows to worlds of wonder, worlds that we recognise both physical and emotional.

The Gallery by Eric Nauta located at 21 Ramshaw Lane in Arrowtown is open 7 days a week with late evenings Wednesday to Saturday where you will likely find Eric working on the current exhibition work-in-progress.

Opening exhibition on through till 04/04/22. Autumn 22 exhibition opens on 14/04/22. www.ericnauta.com The Stephenson Fund

Great minds to good use

A day for all ages, families and friends to come together and enhance the biodiversity of the Arrowtown area by planting native Beech, Ribbonwood, and Totara up on the Sawpit slopes

Stay up the hill after the plantings as we will have a complimentary BBQ, refreshments and kids prizes all provided by our generous group of sponsors. arrowtownchoppers@gmail.com and follow us on Facebook @arrowtownchoppers 8

upcoming events

march – april

march

11 – 10 April

COOTS - The Alchemists

20, 27

Arrowtown Farmer's Market

Central Otago fibre artists

Lakes District Museum 10 am – 4 pm

Every Sunday

Library Green 10 am – 2 pm

Every Sunday

Library Green 10 am – 2 pm Chinese Village/Sawpit Slopes meet @ 10 am – 12 pm

april

3, 10, 17, 24

Arrowtown Farmer's Market

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Arrowtown Choppers

30

NOLEAF Fundraiser

Beech Party

Fun Bowls and Auction

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Arrowtown Bowling Club 1 pm – 7 pm

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EVERY SUNDAY

10am – 2pm Library Green free-range eggs organic vegetables live music smoked salmon freshly roasted coffee artisan goodies cakes, biscuits & muffins local craft stalls skincare & haircare Nepalese dumplings and so much more!

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let’s eat! knowhelp yourlet’s local – TODD WEEKS Todd Weeks, his wife Michelle, and son Grant first discovered Arrowtown when they came for a ski holiday in 2014. Natives of New South Wales, they were happy to give up a tropical climate for one with four distinct seasons. Both Todd and Michelle have a hospitality background, so they easily found work here.

Todd worked for Millbrook for two and a half years as Chief Concierge.

In 2016 he took on the extra challenge of working as a real estate agent. For a year he did both jobs. He knew he was onto

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something when he got a house listing on his first day at a local real estate agency. Within two weeks he had sold the house.

“It’s all about contacts…” Todd is a real ‘people person.’ Todd now works for Bayleys Real Estate and you will often see him driving the company vehicle Billy, a comical little blue van. “It’s actually good to drive,” says Todd.

Todd is also a valued member of the Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade. He has been a member of the brigade for eight years.

“You get a sense of reward facilitating a better outcome than when you first arrived at the scene. Sometimes it is emotional and confronting. When we get back to the station, we check in on each other, it’s a great team.”

Todd is also well known for his outstanding landscape photography. His work can be found in local art galleries. nominate a local – email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 11

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 am– 2 pm. Reading to Dogs: Tues 3.30–4.30 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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