The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 222

EE FR your local event guide & directory 14 July – 10 August 2022

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ALTOGETHER

LOCAL

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

Holly, Todd & Michael When you are a Bayleys client you are ‘one of our own’ and this relationship means you can always speak honestly, comfortably and expect to receive the very best from our company. We are fully empowered to go the extra mile and deliver an exceptional service to our clients.

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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Winter is a harsh time for hair – with the cool and dry conditions drying out your strands.

Never fear though, this is the perfect opportunity for some hair nourishment, talk to us how we can help you have beautiful hydrated locks for winter

www.dorhair.co.nz

WINTER IS HERE

03 442 1890

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

Book today! d-or@xtra.co.nz

• Section clearing • Stump grinding • Firewood • Mulch supplies

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Winterstellar 2022 An exhibition of astrophotography and videography 23 July–31 August It’s about space, the stars, and what we see from our place among them.

Clear nights and low light pollution makes Central Otago the perfect place for astrophotographers and astronomy enthusiasts. The Southern Hemisphere is the best place to see into the heart of the Milky Way and we are close enough to the pole to see the Aurora Australis.

Winterstellar 2022 is a collection of stunning images of space that are a compression of time and show much more than be seen with the naked eye.

More stars, more colour.

Thanks to Ray White Arrowtown, QLDC and Creative Communities New Zealand.

#22hardthings2022 Embracing #22hardthings2022 Lisa Guy’s call to action. Standing for councillor, many massive learning curves, overcoming threats to life, tackling sustainability, climate change, challenging regenerative tourism. So much to learn so little time. July 16th, Guy crosses a finish line in India to start her local government adventure.

Team Hello Kiwi must complete their 6th Rickshaw Run – 19 international teams, from 13 countries – Leh Ladakh to Jaisalmer Rajasthan, surviving high altitude Himalaya, risk of militancy in Kashmir Jammu. Sadly for some even 40,000 Indian troops guarding the Amarnath Yatra’s 250,000 Hindu devotees were not enough to stop carnage.

A cloudburst near Batal Zolji La pass took 16 lives this week, 40 people are still missing, just hours after Lisa and husband Edward went through the area. In Srinagar, a simple trip to the post office turned into interrogation with machine guns.

Make it count folks Team Hello Kiwi are fund raising for Cool Earth. What hits home hard is witnessing first hand, the big melt and heat wave in the Himalaya, a verse in earths cry for us all to step up and do the mahi. Please donate – www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ hellokiwi – time, money, consideration each of us MUST do something.

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arrowtown village association news volunteering - keep arrowtown a vibrant community

We’re sure most people would agree that Arrowtown has a strong community feel with a great network of clubs and volunteer run projects. From the rugby club to the autumn festival there are many opportunities to get involved and make some new friendships along the way.

Volunteering can be a very rewarding experience and many annual cultural and sporting events need an extra pair of hands to make sure everything runs smoothly.

The Arrowtown Scouts Group is on the hunt for new volunteers to help run their amazing programmes. There is something for everyone from fundraisers to leaders; plus, flexibility around how much of your time is required. It's great to see our local

tamariki immersed in "old school" style play like climbing trees, building dams, and night walks.

Scouts also teaches important skills to enjoy the great outdoors which we're lucky enough to have on our doorstep. Leaders get to participate in many new experiences including overnight camps, enjoying a unique opportunity to become role models for our future generations.

For more information, please contact Arrowtown Scouts via Facebook or email: arrowtown@group.scouts.nz -Daniel Sim AVA Committee.

burn dry, breathe easy

Reducing air pollution and improving the quality of the air we breathe is something that we can help with in Arrowtown. Try these tips – only burn dry seasoned wood, use firelighters, keep the air control open as the hotter it burns the less it smokes. If you are dissatisfied with your old outdated fire, consider upgrading to an ultra-low emission burner.

Report persistent smoky chimneys to ORC Pollution Hotline 0800 800 033 or pollution@orc.govt.nz web arrowtownvillage.nz email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 4

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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

public notices Arrowtown Library is getting a revamp.

The interior will be repainted, new carpet will be laid, and new shelving will be installed. The library will be closed from 22 July until 6 August to allow this to happen. We will extend borrowing periods and will waive overdue charges incurred during the Arrowtown Library closure.

situations vacant THE DISHERY is looking for a friendly, hardworking and reliable person to join our fun FRONT OF HOUSE team. We employ people of all skill levels. While we are always on the lookout for people without experience, but with the right of opportunities to develop and train.

Please email manager@thedishery. co.nz or call/txt 021 664 553

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

www.francescasmobilepizza.nz

THE FORK AND TAP are looking for – CHEFS – DUTY MANAGERS & FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF – KITCHEN HAND. 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

real estate office space

The Hub Collective Coworking space has moved to 43 Ramshaw Lane. We have desk spaces available. Contact Melissa on 021 202 5493 6

Locally made 100% cotton gift bags with a selection of fabrics.

Makes gift wrapping a breeze.

REDUCE, REUSE, REGIFT, ENJOY! Sold at Arrowtown Post Office or www.chooice.co.nz goodwrapnz@xtra.co.nz

arrowtown lit up Preschool were delighted with the way Matariki went this year with it happening on the first national Matariki public holiday and also the first Matariki Arrowtown Lights inaugural event This made it more special and we are Photo credit – Think Loud Collective very grateful for the collaborative and supportive way the Arrowtown Business Promotion Board worked with us and for marketing and managing the event so well.

Huge thanks to all of our amazing Preschool & School kaiako and whanau who once again went out of their way to support the Matariki event on the day! The Preschool and the Arrowtown School Kapa Haka group once again provided a popular and stunning performance in very chilly conditions - they are so committed, passionate and inspiring!

It always makes me so proud to be part of this community when you see the number of locals who turn up to support events like this there was such a great vibe.

Arrowtown Preschool also managed to raise approx $8000 to go towards our ongoing building and outside area upgrades, which is very exciting.

Gift Boxes For All Occasions Here to help make your gifting experience easier!

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arrowtown business news bush creek reserve & mahu whenua gateway

Over the last 2 ½ years members of the APBA have been working on improvements to the Bush Creek area adjacent to the CBD in Arrowtown.

This has included the removal of logs & debris, the trial placement of rock steps (summer only), the restoration of the creek to a single channel, encouraging 4WD away from the river reserve and creek banks to prevent damage, the creation & tidy up of main ‘beach’ area adjacent to skatepark & more recently trial riparian planting.

Some of this work has been done voluntarily using wheelbarrows, trailers & plants donated by the APBA, while the major works have been done by earthmoving contractors funded through ORC. This forms part of a wider vision to improve this area & subsequently work is underway (with support from the AVA, QLDC, Queenstown Trails Trust, QEII/Mahu Whenua, ORC) to create a masterplan for a gateway to the backcountry which includes the potential addition of a new bridge across the creek & small shelter housing information on tracks etc.

This vision also ties in with the APBA’s CBD plan, Mahu Whenua Gateway plans (underway) and the longer term vision of native and non-invasive exotic planting in the area. As we work towards a concept plan to share for public consultation, we look forward to providing further updates in the near future.

– by Scott Julian, Sam Lycock and Nick Fifield

(APBA Board members and Riverpark subcommittee)

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upcoming events

july – september

july

23 – 31 Aug

Winterstellar

Lakes District Muesum 10 am – 4 pm

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WRTQT Spring – Planting Dates

Whitechapel Reserve, Arrow Junction

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WRTQT Spring – Planting Dates

Bush Creek, behind Chinese Village

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WRTQT Spring – Planting Dates

Mill Creek Tributary, Slope Hill Road

Celebrating the Night Skies of Otago

september followed by Community BBQ

followed by Community BBQ

$8 *$8 PINTS AND HOUSE WINES

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NOW OPEN 47 WEEKS OF THE YEAR

Your local law firm, wherever you are Arrowtown Preschool COTTER AVE & DURHAM ST

We have several bales of good quality PEA STRAW

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

FOR SALE $15 BALE

(collect from Preschool)

Please phone Preschool 03 442 1416 Enrolments accepted onto the Waiting list from birth arrowtownpreschool.co.nz for more information or to arrange a visit.

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Contact Clint Sanson

on 021 444 799 or email clint@chopperfirewood.co.nz

let’s eat! knowhelp yourlet’s local – AMANDA VIANA Arrowtown has been a part of Amanda’s life (and heart) since she was born- it is home! Growing up in Invercargill, she was lucky to spend nearly every childhood summer at the family crib with the Arrow River as her playground.

Then, as a teenager, winter holidays were spent learning to ski up at the Remarkables.

After gaining a degree in Japanese at Canterbury Uni and a couple of short stints in the Whakatipu working in tourism, she spent close to a decade travelling and working overseas (Japan, Greece, Egypt, the UK, Thailand and Mexico.) This is when she discovered her love of scuba diving and the ocean.

Family bought her back and in 2002 she found herself teaching scuba diving in Lake Whakatipu, ice diving under Lake Alta and drift diving down the Kawarau! After a season as a hiking guide, she decided it was time for a change and became an English Language teacher teaching at a private language school in Queenstown.She stayed in this position for the next 15 years.

A chance meeting in a sports store led her to marrying her husband Claudio and their two children Josh and Holly (and Rocco the dog) followed. In 2020, she was lucky enough to get a job in her dream workplace – the Lakes District Museum! Here she can combine her other passions of Education and History. As the Museum Educator, she teaches children of all ages from pre-school right up to year 13 students. She says, ‘If I can spark an interest in history and a love of museums, then I’ve done my job.’ Recently she has been awarded a 3.5-year contract to deliver the MoE funded Education Programme. This has has been a big win.

When she’s not supporting her kids on the side lines or being their taxi driver, she is studying Te Reo Māori at levels 3 and 4. She also volunteers for Victim Support. 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 firewood Chopper Firewood clint@chopperfirewood.co.nz 021 444 799 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 Immigration Arrowtown Immigration HS 027 834 5473 43 Ramshaw Lane WB 021 184 3309 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 12

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 real estate Harcourts Arrowtown 027 489 5294 Bayleys 36 Buckingham St 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 027 284 8814 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 027 284 8814

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 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

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 am– 2 pm. Reading to Dogs: Tues 3.30–4.30 pm, during School Term Time.

Arrowtown Menzshed

027 284 8814

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 027 284 8814 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 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 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 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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