The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 220

EE FR your local event guide & directory 12 May – 8 June 2022

21 MAY 2022

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ALTOGETHER

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www.formpilates.co.nz info@formpilates.co.nz 027 2727268 Instructors are physiotherapists & exercise rehabilitation specialists.

We work with all injuries, surgeries, ailments & arthritis.

ACC registered. Treatment may be subsidized if you qualify. Whether you want to lose weight, improve flexibility, reduce pain or improve your strength.

We can help you!

Upcoming courses & classes Physiotherapist guided Pilates for back care.

Find your Form 6 week challenge (slim down and tone up).

Seniors (60 yrs +) class every Friday 12.30pm.

• 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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pm visit Over the weekend, Arrowtown School hall was booked for a conference, which provided a much needed opportunity for the PTA to raise funds by providing the catering.

As part of the conference, there were MP’s’s and PM Jacinda Ardern made a guest appearance.

This was a great team effort between students, parents and staff co-ordinated by the PTA, and as a result we have raised $3000 for the school!

Local artist Fi Garlick presented Jacinda with a bronze medallion to remember her visit to Arrowtown.

albi & the wolves Arts on Tour NZ and Creative Queenstown are excited to bring you Albi & The Wolves at Athenaeum Hall on 21 May. Albi & The Wolves set fire to stages and fill hearts with hope with their energetic and relatable alternative indiefolk songs.

Chris Dent, the proud albino front man Albi, Pascal Roggen, and Michael Young have crafted a stage show that’s brimming with energy and moments to pause for reflection.

The trio has a huge sound that is simply created by an acoustic guitar, electric violin, double bass, and their three voices.

Since 2014 they have gone from strength to strength touring in Australia, New Zealand, and Rarotonga, and in 2018 they took home the Best Folk Artist Award at the NZVMA’s.

What makes the band special is the sense of community that follows them everywhere they go. So whether it’s a connection through dance, laughter, or singing, audiences feel radiant after shows and keep coming back for more.

Albi & The Wolves will be performing at the Athenaeum Hal on Saturday 21 May, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 from eventbrite.co.nz.

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arrowtown village association news wilding work update!

With the change of seasons, the autumnal colours in Arrowtown have been in full force. The Arrowtown wilding programme steered by the AVA has been operating since the strategy was produced in 2017 with public consultation.

Based on the outcomes from the Shaping Our Future Arrowtown Community Visioning Report (2017) and the concern about the loss of autumnal colours to wilding conifer spread, the programme has been operating via contractors and volunteers over the last five years. To date, several hundred thousand wilding conifers have been removed from the hillsides behind Arrowtown.

The strategy has been to pull back the wilding spread towards the town itself. Due to the sensitivity of the surrounding faces, many of these trees were removed by ground crews or individually lanced by helicopter to ensure no surrounding trees were affected. Volunteers have spent many thousands of hours removing wilding trees from the surrounding hillsides, including trees appearing along the Brow

Peak ridgeline. This has ensured ongoing native regeneration and biodiversity can be protected into the future, and the autumnal colours were not lost to the conifer spread.

The programme is currently in its clean up phase, with certain areas being retreated as needed as younger trees grow up that were missed originally. The visual sensitivity of the larch face above Bush Creek is understood. There is currently no plan in place to remove these trees within the project scope, nor the funding to do so. However, the environmental and legal requirements to remove invasive species should be understood, and robust community and stakeholder discussion undertaken about how best to deal with this face.

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NOW OPEN 47 WEEKS OF THE YEAR

Arrowtown Preschool COTTER AVE & DURHAM ST Half day and longer day places for babies and children 12 months to 5 years We are looking for a registered teacher at our Cotter Ave Preschool email Jane on admin@ arrowtownpreschool.co.nz

Enrolments accepted onto the Waiting list from birth Please phone

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

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arrowtown talent Opening next week at the Queenstown Memorial Centre, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Broadway and London smash hit musical, School of Rock is set to rock the Wakatipu!

Local Arrowtown students Ruby Pullar and Eve Pagan (both 13) star in the cast and are loving every second of it. Kaiden Spence from Arrowtown School plays Freddie (the drummer of the band) too.

Ruby plays the caring ‘Marcy’ while Eve’s character ‘Shonelle’ is the sassy personality of the group. They both stated the

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rehearsal space has been a great place to be, Eve adding “the adults [creative team and cast] have made rehearsals super fun”.

Ruby reported “it has been such a fun experience – especially learning the music and dance routines” Based on the iconic, hit movie, this hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out?

School of Rock is a highly entertaining family friendly show and runs from 19th to 28th May at the Queenstown Memorial Centre.

Tickets available from Eventfinda or via www.showbizqueenstown. com or call 0800 BUY TIX. 7

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 REMARKABLE SWEET SHOP – STUDENTS - July School Holiday Work.

At Remarkable Sweet Shop warehouse in Arrowtown. Packing sweets and general warehouse work.

Send your CV to: hr@rss.co.nz FORK & TAP – CHEFS – We are looking to fill various positions: from clever fast learners to more experienced Chefs. All candidates must LOVE what they do and be able to work in a fast paced environment with a positive mindset.

– DUTY MANAGERS & FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF We are looking for Full time Duty Managers and Front of House Staff who would like to join our team.

We take pride in building a culture of integrity, honesty and great team spirit.

Our people come first. What we can offer you: • Excellent Renumeration. • Full Staff Meals & Drinks provided on shift. • Paid meal breaks. • 30% Discount when not at work. • Staff Accommodation Available from $100 p/w. To apply send you CV and covering letter to hello@ theforkandtap.co.nz 8

situations vacant PATAGONIA – BARISTA – We are seeking a part-time experienced, longterm Barista to join our team. At least one years' experience is essential.

SALES PERSON – Great customer service and some experience making Barista coffee is required. If you enjoy the dynamic of the Airport environment, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for applicants who are hardworking, team players ready to work in a fast-paced environment. This position requires you to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Full-time, Part-time and casual positions available. Please send your cover letter and CV to admin@patagoniachocolates. co.nz

public notices NOLEAF Inc. Soc. wishes to thank most sincerely the Arrowtown and Queenstown businesses and community for their support of our recent bowls and auction fundraiser. Your generosity towards protecting the Arrowtown Residential Historic Zone is greatly appreciated.

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

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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB CHANGE AND MORE VARIETY IN YOUR DAY? We are looking for someone to join our team servicing and repairing local spas and swimming pools.

We offer on the job training and a great work environment.

The role will suit a solution focused problem solver who has been working hands on in the likes of construction or property maintenance. Can be full time or part time, negotiable for the right person.

Email: info@southernspaspools.co.nz

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upcoming events

may – june

may

till 22 May

Autumn Art Exhibition

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Albi and the Wolves

Lake District Museum 10 am – 4 pm Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall 7:30 pm

Arts on Tour presents

june

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Lake District Museum 10 am – 4 pm Jack Reid Park 7 pm Buckingham Street Daily

Rare and Unrivalled Beauty Arrowtown Rugby Clusb

Lip Sync Battle Night Preschool fundraiser

Matariki Celebrations

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The Kelliher Collection began in 1956 when Sir Henry Kelliher set up a landscape painting competition that ran for 20 years.

After the competition ended, a trust was set up consisting of the works Sir Henry had acquired.

The resulting collection is touring selected galleries in the South Island and museum director David Clarke says he is thrilled that Arrowtown’s museum gallery was chosen as one of the venues.

“Visitors will be able to see exceptional examples of works by artists who have captured our magnificent landscapes. Artists included are Badcock, McIntyre, Deans, Wheeler, but also Smithers, Hight, and Palmer. These were, and are, artists at the top of their game.”

The opening night event on the 2nd of June (6 pm) is a floor talk from Dr Mark Stocker (FSA, FRHistS). Mark has taught at both Canterbury and Otago universities and was Curator of Historical and International Art at Te Papa. Mark’s talk will be followed by refreshments and a viewing. Tickets are $25 per person and are available from the Lakes District Museum and the Arrowtown Pharmacy. Limited numbers.

rsa planting day On the Sunday following Anzac Day, approximately fifty volunteers from the community including RSA members, the Arrowtown Fire Brigade, the Wakatipu Reforestation Trust and the Arrowtown Choppers gathered to plant out the lower part of Soldiers’ Hill. Recently the old pines had been removed.

Over three hundred native shrubs were planted, plus some larger exotic trees were put in adding to the RSA officials on Anzac Day – Kirsten Dennison, Linda existing trees already Harrison, Howie Barnes, Rosemary Chalmers, planted on either side George Dennison & Jennifer Cavanagh of the path. The shrubs have a cardboard rabbitproof surround and have a wool matting to suppress weeds.

The weather was perfect considering a looming rain cloud and the job was done in under three hours. Some of the hardest workers were children.

We finished up with a sausage cooked from the back of a ute and a cold drink. A job well done.

Rosemary Chalmers, President of the RSA was delighted with the turnout and the newly planted hill.

“It was a fantastic day thanks to everyone that helped. There is something that makes you feel good giving back to Mother Earth by planting some future beauty for Arrowtown.”

Photos by: Todd Weeks

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let’s eat! knowhelp yourlet’s local – JEAN & BOB BRITTON Jean and Bob Britton moved permanently to the Wakatipu basin in 1988. They had owned an old cottage in Arrowtown as a holiday home for several years but it wasn’t large enough so they decided to build on the east bank of the Shotover River. In those days the river was the border between Arrowtown and Queenstown and all the local children went to the Arrowtown School. Arrowtown is still Jean and Bob’s village. They are members of the Arrowtown Entertainers, Shotover Country Music Club, Horticultural Society and are involved in Autumn Festival activities, writing and performing in musicals until a few years ago.

Jean was President of the Wakatipu Garden Club, Arrowtown Horticultural Society and Central Otago Heritage Roses convenor all at the same time around 2014. The local Heritage Roses members decided to plant old roses around Arrowtown and the Arrowtown Heritage Rose Trail came into being. Plantings are at the cemetery, St Patrick’s Church, the old Jail, the Miners’ Cottages, Rose Douglas and Marshall Parks to name a few. A map of the trail is available at the Museum.

Jean is still President of the Horticultural Society which runs the Spring Flower Show. Next year it will be 100 years old and a special show and other celebrations are planned.

A few years ago the Society purchased 15 planter boxes for the Arrowtown CBD and together with funds from the flower show and a contribution each year from the APBA, flowers are planted and maintained by committee members. nominate a local – email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 15

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 16

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

Arrowtown Primary School Hall, 3rd Sunday of each month at 1.30 pm. All welcome. Free. Contact Reg McTazggart 027 656 3554, 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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