Issue 517 / Jul17
this month: • DARK MOFO • Keeping Chooks • Wrestling Update • Snow Gun Battles • Getting Into Bike Polo
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INTRO:scratch It was Carl Sagan who said; “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.” That’s a big call but he’s onto something. Everything we accomplish in life owes a debt of gratitude to someone or thing before us, right? As far back as that guy who first stuck an axle through a disk and shouted “I made a wheel’ we’ve been riding on the shoulders of giants.
got some tips on keeping poultry in the Wakatipu, a quick look at snow making, some insights into the world of the spandex leotard through the medium of wrestling plus a quick preview of the new chondola at Cardrona.
This month we chose to have a rummage around with the word Scratch and find out a bit about all sorts in the meantime; we’ve
If you get an itch, what you gonna do? We say scratch it...
Lots to read, plenty to do and heaps of places to go.
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SCULPTING CITIES FROM SCRAP TIMBER
A collection of cityscape inspired sculptures that explore sociological concepts regarding transformations of cities and urban landscapes, their beauty, uniqueness and over-development. James McNabb uses discarded pieces of wood to create sculptures, some with very unique and alluring characteristics, that are contextualiseed to draw new meaning out of the material and force viewers to create their own perspective of the urban landscape. McNabb blends traditional woodworking techniques with experimental mark making using a bandsaw. This intuitive process, referred to as “sketching with a bandsaw� allows the artist to generate forms rapidly, working through new and exciting ideas without preliminary design development. This approach to woodworking is an attempt to capture the fast paced, crude mark-making that is commonly found in contemporary urban art. The resulting works are distorted compositions of abstracted architectural forms, exploring the limitless possibilities of the urban landscape and our human relationship to it.
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People have often asked if I’m gay because I don’t go out of my way to spit and scratch and give people attitude. Jason Bateman
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By BETHANY G. ROGERS
WrestleFest Queenstown
Legends of Southern wrestling will be hitting the Memorial Centre on 15th July. There’ll be a number of fights, including an epic four-way match between two Southland boys fresh from the Invercargill wrestling school and two of New Zealand’s most seasoned pro wrestlers. The old school boys have had hundreds of fights internationally but Marc reckons the new kids on the block are “true Invercargill lads” hungry for a challenge and not to be underestimated. The SPW New Zealand Heavyweight Championship will also play out between current champ ‘Powerhouse’ T-Rex and The Shooter Shane Sinclair. “It’s going to be a great show” says Marc. “We’re a non-profit club and at $15 per adult, $10 for kids, it’s cheaper than the cinema for a special night of entertainment.”
The Source talked to Marc Perry aka The Hooligan three years ago, when he was first sharing his wrestling passion with Queenstown. He’s since teamed up with other wrestling pros to set up a school in Invercargill and their last few shows have been drawing crowds of 500 fans. “Now is the time to get into independent wrestling, globally it’s becoming really popular” Marc says. “It’s a bit more realistic than WWE and our WrestleFest show will be quite a violent one. It won’t be as watered-down as what you see on TV but older kids will still love it. Wrestling is a unique performing art, it’s great escapism with storytelling and action.” Marc’s character, a gobby football hooligan called Marcus Kool, will be fighting The Monster, a masked opponent with a crazy streak. In their last show, The Hooligan deliberately pulled illegal moves to get disqualified and escape the wrath of The Monster. In this revenge show, there’s no rules and no way out for The Hooligan. “Anything goes. Chairs, tables, whatever he wants to use to beat me up, it’s going to be an interesting one!” 6
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Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork 1 tsp vegetable oil 2kg pork shoulder 1 c barbeque sauce 1/2 c apple cider vinegar 1/2 c chicken broth 1/4 c light brown sugar 1 tbsp yellow mustard 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp chili powder 1 extra large onion, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
broth. Stir in the brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cover and cook on high until the pork shreds easily with a fork, 5 to 6 hours. Remove the pork and shred using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir into the juices. Serve in toasted burger buns with coleslaw.
METHOD Pour the oil into the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the pork roast and pour in the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar and chicken
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Our regular agony column - if you’ve got something on your mind let us know and we’ll get Randy or Frisky on the case... By AUNT FRISKY
Yes it’s personal
Dear Aunt Frisky, I love the idea of Tinder, but what’s with all the dates being so flaky? Kanty Getzum
quicker than you can get a Fergburger. Different meat and buns though... But, my love, I have to say if the lasses on Tinder are flaky, it’s probably all down to you. It’s classic supply and demand. If you can’t supply the ladies with that special feeling, there will be no demand. That hot little strumpet you’re after probably has a list of fellas much longer than your John Thomas and they’re probably better looking than you too. I’m sure this isn’t the advice you hoped to hear petal, no one likes rejection just ask Hillary Clinton. If you’re after a bit of fun time, action delete Tinder and hit the gym. Or go the whole hog: go get your Class 4 licence and your P endorsement and get a job driving a green bus. You’ll be drowning in opportunies, dear. And chlamydia for that matter! Just don’t forget your roll of dollar coins. EDITOR’S NOTE: Uncle Randy is currently lost at sea, so Aunt Frisky will be answering your letters until further notice. Got a problem you want her to solve? Send us an email.
Oh my love, that sounds terrible. You get your heart set on some hot little thing, promising to do things with her mouth that are illegal in many states in America and it all seems amazing. Who knew someone from Winton could have a full set of straight teeth? But come the day, she comes up with an excuse and you’re left home alone with reruns of Baywatch and Kleenex for company. It was all different in my day. We used to lead a man along for months. But we had no idea; we thought protection during sex had something to do with bus shelters. Eventually we’d let him pop our cherry in the back of his Austin Maxi after a night at the flicks and before we knew it we’d be spitting out kids all over the place. But it was a different time back then. Nowadays a few swipes on your pocket meatmarket and people are dropping their underwear 8
Re-imagined Sculpture When everyday objects become works of art...
ONE TO WATCH
Lee Scratch Perry’s Vision of Paradise (2015) Lee Scratch Perry’s Vision of Paradise is the life story of the legendary musician. The director followed Lee Perry for thirteen years and discovered an unbelievable story, a revelation, told about and with one of the major protagonists of contemporary music. The movie can be seen as a guide for how to change the world with music, with a positive attitude, mindset or, as Lee Perry calls it, vibration. It might sound a bit out there - but if you know anything about this legend of the reggae scene you’ll know what to expect. Watch it if you get a chance. 9
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DARK MOFO By OLLIE BOMBARD
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Music, Food & Light Art Festival 8-21st of June, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
When you think of music festivals, the common image is a big field with stages, food and booze carts, long lines and shitty acoustics. While I’ve been to my share and usually had a good time, the Dark Mofo organisers have created something very different. Hobart was lit with red light and the city hosted two weeks of music, art and light installations and a food festival. The musical line-up was particularly impressive and the great thing is these performances are at indoor venues around the city with great acoustics. Art-rockers Mogwai played a spectacularly loud show; showcasing the largely
instrumental, effect laden rock that’s defined their career. German band Einstürzende Neubauten played two gigs, the forefathers of industrial music led by Blixa Bargeld creating a range of avant garde music live that is so brilliant, it defies description. Norwegian band Ulver, a band who has one of the most creative and expansive back-catalogues in modern music also played two gigs, one featuring the synthpop of their latest album and another with the Tasmanian Symphonic Orchestra performing
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weekends with the best range of food, wine and atmosphere I’ve seen in one space, all illuminated by Dark Mofo’s signature lighting installations. Dark Park, featured a range of light art installations, including the massive I.Y PROJECT light and sound piece by Chris Levine and Robert Del Naja (of Massive Attack). I don’t have enough space to list the rest, or describe the amazing art at Hobart’s MONA gallery but what I took away from Dark Mofo 2017 is that the organisers have created the future of festivals. Immersive, expertly curated and taking place in a city that is involved, supportive and justifiably proud of it. I’ll be back for next year.
their Messe I.X - VI.X album. The two shows were among the most visually stunning I have ever seen, with laser and projection design by Birk Nygaard. In addition there was Hymns for the Dead, a mini metal festival headlined by Norwegian band Taake; Boarderlands, an experimental electronic night headlined by Nine Inch Nail’s resident synth master Alessandro Cortini, Russian political band Pussy Riot… the list goes on. For dance music lovers there were 4 nights of huge warehouse rave parties featuring DJ Harvey, Legowelt, Juliana Huxtable and Maurice Fulton headlining. If it was just music the festival would be impressive enough but food lovers get Winter Feast, a massive food festival across both 11
By TING ZHANG
Which came first?
As animal companions go, chickens usually play second (or 3rd or 4th) fiddle to the more ubiquitous furry four-legged friends. So let’s cross (ahem) the middle-of-the-road and talk about fowls. The most well-known benefit of raising hens is, of course, their egg-cellent laying capabilities. Most happy, healthy hens with room to roam can produce a couple of eggs per day for 4 to 5 years. Think about it, an animal companion that makes YOU food! A lesser known superpower of chickens is their ability to chill you the F out. The zen that washes over you while watching a grazing brood - in a world full of bad pay, bad dates and Cheetos-in-Charge - is worth their weight in Subarus. But wait, there’s more! While feline and canine excrement smell like something died in your house/ shoe, chicken poo can be turned into sweet-as fertiliser (to make even more food!). This means roosters and hens past their laying days will keep on giving you those gorgeous drops of compost gold until their dying day. Speaking of flying the bodily coop, chickens are emotionally rich animals (often very people and pet-friendly with proper care) but can be very negatively affected by stress (warning: side effects may
include death). Adequate food and roaming territories are critical for happy hens and they tend to prefer quieter interactions and slow movements (#NotAPartyHouse). In the Wakatipu, to prevent the threat of mustelids, you must put a lid on it - with a weather-proofed chicken coop. To adopt your very own poultry friend, try FB groups like Queenstown Chicken Lovers and Queenstown Trading. TradeMe or going direct to farms are also good options. As always, when taking on the life of an animal, only do so if you will be in the Wakatipu area permanently and have the means to take on the responsibility of its long term care, in sickness and health. Do your research. Check Codes of Welfare for space guidelines (QLDC’s limit is 12 chooks). Google care tips. Remember that dumping of abandoned chickens is illegal under NZ’s Animal Welfare Act. So, don’t be a dick (leave that to the cocks). 12
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POLO BUT FOR REAL PEOPLE
SCRATCHING HIS KNEES LIKE A KID IN A PLAYGROUND, MIKE BROADHEAD IS A MEMBER OF TIMARU’S VERY OWN BIKE POLO TEAM, WHICH TOOK 4TH PLACE AT THE AUSTRALASIA CHAMPS THIS YEAR. WITH TOURNAMENT TITLE OF “MOST IMPROVED PLAYER” UNDER HIS BELT (OR SHOULD WE SAY MALLET?) MIKE TALKS TRAINING AND DREAMS FOR THE 2017 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN KENTUCKY, USA. What’s the most common question people ask when they hear what you play? “Oh WOW that sounds interesting, is it like horse polo?” or “I bet you have a lot of injuries.” What kind of injuries? I have escaped relatively well from most crashes and never would have thought I’d end up having those grazed and cut knees, like I did when I was a kid. It still hurts, but this time Mum doesn’t clean me up with the Dettol. And why bike polo instead of horse polo? Well, I’ve always loved riding bikes and the polo community and culture is pretty great. Do you have a team nickname? “Mike Polo, The Hustler.” I play offensive forward so I’m kinda everywhere on court.
How is bike polo different than other types of bike sport? Bike polo requires lots of other cycling skillsets and techniques: the aggression of downhill MTB, the technical balance of trials, the endurance of enduro MTB and the tricks or bike skills of BMX racing and street riding. How do you train for a world championship? 3-4 additional nights [of play] a week, on top of three club sessions, with minimum of two hours working on bike control and mallet ball handling – it’s called “solo polo” and is the ultimate training leading up to a tournament. I watch and discuss a lot of videos [on social media] with other players from all over the world to try new tricks or skills. What are your hopes for the 2017 World Champs? I would love to see a major sponsor come on board and take notice that Bike Polo is a fast, high energy, super fun vibe and a pure spectator spectacle. My personal goal for the squad in Lexington, Kentucky is to make the top eight. 14
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Wakatipu Grill As the days get colder, the kitchen at Wakatipu Grill is heating up. The restaurant is housed inside the Hilton Resort, but open to anyone with a penchant for fine dining and delicious, winterinspired food. The ambience is warm, the open fires are warmer still and with a 1,000-strong wine cellar, hot ciders and other tasty drinks on offer, you’re sure to leave rosy-cheeked. START YOUR MEAL WITH PAN-FRIED SCALLOPS WITH CHORIZO AND POTATO RISOTTO OR A MOUTH-WATERING SLOW COOKED PORK NUMBER WITH PICKLED BEET, BLACKBERRIES AND APPLE. On the main menu, you’ll find Otago merino lamb cutlet with kumara gratin and puffed rice. Or, opt for the unusual fish dish; blue wahoo with smoked mussel mousse and buttered leek
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Predator Free NZ
A year ago the government announced their plan to make New Zealand predator free by 2050. A huge and ambitious goal by any standard and one which will involve lots of different approaches. With the clock ticking for many of our native species, we take a look at what predator free means and try to find out if it’s even possible... about the fact these technologies don’t exist yet but the announcement of the 2050 goal is aimed at steering funding, focusing attention and building the resources we need. Rats are the biggest threat as they breed so quickly and they eat almost anything. Once they get a hold in a natural landscape they can wipe out bird populations in a matter of months. Possums are also a big problem, introduced from Australia for their fur there are now estimated to be around 30 million of them in NZ. They also eat anything - but they love bird eggs and they’re really good at climbing trees. The other big culprit is the stoat. They were introduced to kill rabbits but flightless birds are easier to catch. This is a huge job but at least it’s underway. Four local conservation groups are being supported by DOC and Real Journeys next month at the Birds of a Feather Ball. If you’re keen to support these groups, grab a ticket.
New Zealand is already a world leader in conservation technology and research. Huge leaps forward have been made in managing predatory species such as rats, stoats, possums and even wilding trees. However, the job has only just begun. Many bird species are in a very critical place right now and one major pest explosion might be enough to send them extinct. These pests are thriving in our amazing environment as they have no natural predators. We need action and we need it soon. Solutions need to be large scale, cheap and persistent. One area of interest is genetics. Plans are underway to develop specific technologies aimed at reducing reproductive potential - i.e. make the little buggers sterile. Reproduction control is our best hope - other methods such as poisons, trapping or a man made virus have proved to be hard to implement and also not popular with the public. DOC and the government are open 16
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Making Snow For many ski areas, snowmaking is a big expense. It requires huge amounts of water and energy and can have a degrading effect on our mountains when snow coverage is artificially prolonged. But snowmaking will become increasingly important for ski resorts like Queenstown if global temperatures keep rising and the ‘real’ snow doesn’t arrive. Climate Change is THE major global topic du jour, particularly since Trump pulled out of the Paris Agreement (he may have shot himself in the foot there!) – Trump may just be the circuit breaker we need. It’s a large and complicated subject, but Sustainable Queenstown (SQ) has invited film producer and veteran Antarctic climate scientist Peter Barrett to discuss the topic with you. It’s part of ‘Plastic Free July’, Queenstown’s own part of the global initiative to reduce the use of single-use plastic and discuss the effects of climate change on our planet. On 2nd July, Peter will present his movie ‘Thin Ice’ at Sustainable Queenstown’s ongoing Sunday Social
Screenings at the Sherwood Hotel (Sunday 2nd July, 5pm – 7:30pm, $5, register on FB). Following the screening of ‘Thin Ice’ Peter will talk about global advances in wind and solar power over the last few years. Scientists behind the awardwinning documentary have also designed resources for climate change in the classroom, which Esther Whitehead is initiating in Wakatipu schools during Term 3. The aim is to excite and encourage teachers to delve into the subject material and forms part of a sustainability film project in the district. The Women’s Summit Later this month, SQ is presenting The Women’s Summit at Skyline (28th July, $45). It’ll be the grand finale of Plastic Free July and is set to be an evening of inspiration for women in our community. There’ll be local presenters, a silent auction, live music, canapes, return gondola 18
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ride, DJ and guest speakers all thrown into the ticket price. SQ keep their event prices low to cover costs but encourage donations to help support future events to bring like-minded people together.
For more info on the great events in Plastic–Free July, hunt the Sustainable Queenstown group down on Facebook. Words by Esther Whitehead Sustainable Queenstown (formerly APP) Co-Founder.
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THE FUTURE IS OURS! complex beast, with a lot of moving parts and external influences. But if you strip it right back it’s all about providing the infrastructure to ensure a high quality of life, great experiences and a robust local economy. To do this, a range of options are being considered looking ahead to 2050. This includes: • Alternative transport routes, making it easier to get through and around town. • Public and passenger transport facilities, supporting a range of transport choices. • Improved parking facilities, within the town centre and on the fringes. • Enhancing the way our town looks, feels and functions • A location for a potential Council office and cultural/community heart. How ambitious do we need to be as a community to get this right? This July, you’ll get a chance to help shape the future of our town centre. There will be lots of opportunities to get involved – find out how at www.qldc.govt.nz/queenstowntown-centre. This is an exciting time – join in.
IMAGINE… EASILY GETTING INTO TOWN AND FINDING A PARK TO ENJOY A LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENT WITH YOUR FAMILY… IMAGINE… SAFELY WALKING AROUND THE TOWN CENTRE AND NOT FEELING SECOND BEST TO CARS… IMAGINE… A TOWN CENTRE FULL OF HAPPY, RELAXED PEOPLE TAKING IN THE VIEWS AND ENJOYING THE VIBRANCY AND ENERGY THAT ONLY NEW ZEALAND’S PREMIER ALPINE DESTINATION CAN OFFER. Now peer into your crystal ball at a future Queenstown. How’s the town centre looking when you project ahead say 10, 20, 30 years? If your vision is anything like ours, you’ll be looking at a thriving and vibrant area that exceeds the needs of its locals AND visitors. Now we don’t really have a crystal ball… but what we do have is a unique opportunity to shape what the town centre looks like in the future. To look really carefully at what’s going on at the moment and come up with a solid plan to create a place that people are proud of and want to spend their time. The Council has been working on the Town Centre Masterplan project for a few months now. It’s a 20
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humour man is rather startled but seeing no real harm in it, he obliges the request. The midget reaches out, gets a tight grip on the man’s balls and says “Okay, hand me your wallet or I’ll jump off the ladder!” ............................................................ A circus owner runs an ad for a lion tamer and two people show up. One is a retired golfer and the other is a gorgeous blonde. The circus owner tells them “I’m not going to sugar coat it. This is one ferocious lion. He ate my last tamer so you two had better be good or you’re history. Here’s your equipment - chair, a whip and a gun. Who wants to try out first?” The girl says “I’ll go first.” She walks past the chair, the whip and the gun and steps right into the lion’s cage. The lion starts to snarl and pant and begins to charge her. About halfway there, she throws open her coat revealing her beautiful naked body. The lion stops dead in his tracks, then sheepishly crawls up to her and starts licking her feet and ankles. He continues to lick her entire body for several minutes and then rests his head at her feet. The circus owner’s jaw is on the floor. He says “I’ve never seen a display like that in my life.” He then turns to the retired golfer and asks “Can you top that?” The tough old guy replies “No problem, just get that lion out of there.” ............................................................ Did you hear about the duck with a drug problem? He was a quackhead. ...........................................................
11 Reasons To Go To Work Naked 1. Your boss is always yelling “I wanna see your ass in here by 8!” 2. You can take advantage of computer monitor radiation to work on your tan. 3. Inventive way to finally meet that hunk in Human Resources. 4. “I’d love to chip in, but I left my wallet in my pants.” 5. To stop those creepy guys in Marketing from looking down your blouse/shirt. 6. You want to see if it’s like the dream. 7. So that, with a little help from Muzak, you can add “Exotic Dancer” to your exaggerated resume. 8. People stop stealing your pens after they’ve seen where you keep them. 9. Diverts attention from the fact that you also came to work drunk. 10. Gives “bad hair day” a whole new meaning. 11. No one steals your chair. ............................................................ A guy is standing at a urinal when he notices that he is being watched by a midget. Although the little fellow is staring at him intently, the guy doesn’t get uncomfortable until the midget drags a small stepladder up next to him, climbs it and proceeds to admire his privates at close range. “Wow” comments the midget, “Those are the nicest balls I have ever seen!” Surprised and flattered, the man thanks the midget and starts to move away. “Listen, I know this is a rather strange request” says the little fellow, “but I wonder if you would mind if I touched them?” Again the 22
album review
The Brian Jonestown Massacre Don’t get lost (2017)
delves into krautrock and electro, melding pulsating melodies, bouncing beats and vintage mellotron along with Newcombe and co’s signature reverb drenched guitar and thought provoking lyrics. Open Mind’s Now Close is an eightminute psych-synth masterpiece that’s a modern cousin to Kraftwerk’s seminal Autobahn. Canadian torch singer Tess Parks makes her BJM debut across several numbers to gorgeous effect and her vocal on Dropping Bombs on the Sun is a highlight in an album full of highlights. Don’t Get Lost is a genuine album, a musical journey, not just a collection of tracks and it’s one that’s well worth the trip. So, turn on, tune in and drop out with the BJM.
Psychedelic Rock band BJM has been doing the rounds since the early 90s. Over forty different members have claimed allegiance in one iteration of the band or more. They boast nearly thirty releases including three full-length albums in 1996 alone that proved to be seminal to the band’s legacy. The survival of the band has been down to the sheer talent, bloody-mindedness and independent spirit of bandleader and primary creative force Anton Newcombe. Newcombe is the godfather of the modern Psych Rock. Tame Impala, The Moon Duo and Psychic Ill’s all owe BJM a debt. Newcombe isn’t resting on his laurels, 2017 release Don’t Get Lost is one of the best BJM albums, it’s adventurous and breaks from the form. Across 14 tracks it
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THEMAP 1. The World Bar 1. The World Bar 2. QLDC 2. Otautahi Tattoo 3. The Bodhi Tree 3. Surreal 4. Skyline 4. Skyline 5. Sherwood 5. Sherwood 6. Onsen Hot Pools 6. Habebes 7. Memorial Centre 7. Canyoning Queenstown 8. Devil Burger
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18. FINZ 15. Quest 19. Coalfire 16. Bela Cucina 20. Loco Cantina 17. Public 21. Wakatipu Grill 18. FINZ 22. Pog Mahone’s 19. Coalfire 23. Cardrona 20. Loco Cantina 21. The London
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THE BATH HOUSE ABOUT: Dine on the beachfront in this original Victorian bathhouse. Now an elegant restaurant, The Bath House offers enviable views across Lake Wakatipu, looking out towards snow-capped mountains. Inside, there’s a cosy fire and just eight tables, guaranteeing an intimate dining experience. The Bath House offers hearty food with a twist including a succulent New Zealand lamb dish, all produced from the finest and freshest locally sourced ingredients. Take a seat right here to enjoy a glass of fine Central Otago wine over great food and a beautiful sunset. SPECIALTIES: Breakfast, lunch and really great scones. SOURCE SAYS: If you want to step away from the hubbub of downtown it’s a two minute stroll along the Parade to this cosy, warm, lakeside hideaway. Opening Times: 9am - late Food: Full menu lunch and dinner Bookings: Possible Music: Background Outdoor area: Absolute beach front
Address: Marine Parade, Queenstown, NZ Phone: 03 442 5625 Email: unwind@bathhouse.co.nz Website: bathhouse.co.nz
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No5 CHURCH LANE ABOUT: No5 Church Lane is renowned for its world-class cocktail list, unsurpassable service and outstanding locally-sourced Mediterranean style cuisine. No5 also has an excellent selection of vegetarian meals available. For discerning drinkers in Queenstown No5 is a bar with a difference. Whether a local or just here for a quick visit, the team at No5 is ready to satisfy the taste buds with delicious cocktails, fine champagnes, carefully selected local and international wines and some of the tastiest dishes in Queenstown. SPECIALTIES: Try the versatile mezze-style dishes, perfectly portioned for sharing. SOURCE SAYS: Intimate and welcoming, No5 is a stand-out destination for an evening of cocktails or an amazing meal. Opening Times: 7:30am till late. Daily Happy Hour between 5-7pm. Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner al-a-carte. Music: Background. Outdoor area: Yes, with heat lamps and awnings.
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Address: 5 Church Lane, Queenstown, NZ Phone: +64 (0) 3 450 2166 Email: info@no5churchlane.co.nz Website: no5churchlane.com
THE GRILLE ABOUT: The Grille by Eichardt’s is Queenstown’s premier dining destination right on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. With a vibrant and stylish setting, it offers an outstanding menu that showcases the unique tastes of the region where the bounty of Central Otago and Southland awaits. Savour each hand-crafted dish where homegrown, free-range and locally sourced produce is at the forefront of an authentic dining experience. A state of the art kitchen fully equipped for curing, smoking and grilling dishes to perfection makes each course unrivalled in its flare and flavour. Your new favourite local dining experience awaits. SPECIALITIES: Try the Tomahawk steak with a few friends, it’s up to 1500g of meaty perfection. SOURCE SAYS: From the team who brought us the delicious tapas at Eichardt’s Bar comes Queenstown’s next big thing. Opening Times: Noon until late Food: Lunch, dinner, steak, salads, sandwiches Music: Background Outdoor area: Panoramic lake views 27
Address: Marine Parade, Queenstown, NZ Phone: 64 (0) 3 441 0444 Email: thegrille@eichardts.com Website: eichardtsdining.com
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WAKATIPU GRILL ABOUT: Impeccable service from expert team members, local and seasonal produce, our 1000-strong wine cellar with a keen focus on Otago’s best winemakers and cosy fireplaces make Wakatipu Grill the perfect setting for your next culinary occasion. Join us for an unforgettable luxury dining experience served with unbeatable views. SPECIALITIES: Winner of the 2017 Beef and Lamb Excellence Award. SOURCE SAYS: Wrap up in blankets with a fine Central Otago wine, linger on the generous terrace or in front of the fire in the Pinot Pit and enjoy the spectacular views of the lake. Please note the restaurant is closed after breakfast service at 10:30am on weekdays, 11am on weekends and re-opens at 4pm. Opening Times: 6-9:30pm, bookings essential Food: À la carte dinner menu Music: Background Outdoor area: Fire pit on the lakefront 28
Address: 79 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown, NZ Phone: 64 (0) 3 450 9400 Email: wakatipugrill@hilton.com Website: kawarauvillage.com
THE BODHI TREE ABOUT: Here at Queenstown’s only Burmese restaurant we offer traditional dishes full of crisp flavours created by our Burmese Chefs to be savoured in ambient surroundings that reflect a casual dining experience. SPECIALITIES: The legendary Le Pet Thoke (tea salad) and Jetda Jo (deep fried chicken pieces) are a must. SOURCE SAYS: A dining experience full of flavour to be enjoyed with friends. The menu is designed to be shared so portions are sized allowing you to try a variety of dishes. Bookings are essential and there is a courtesy vehicle option available so you can relax with a drink in the bar overlooking the stunning Shotover River afterwards.
Address: THC Nugget Point, 146 Arthurs Pt Rd, Queenstown, NZ Phone: 64 (0) 3 409 2492 Email: enquiry@thcnuggetpoint.co.nz Website: thcnuggetpoint.co.nz
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THE WORLD BAR ABOUT: The World Bar has a long and solid reputation in Queenstown. Since moving to their new premises in 2015, The World has undergone a transformation and set a new standard for both all day food and late night entertainment. The menu is broad and full of some classics. There’s heaps of seating both indoors and out. If you’re looking for a quiet hidey-hole, head for the ‘shed’ out the back. The main room is lively and the front deck is one of Queenstown’s favourite sun-traps. SPECIALTIES: Burgers, Fish Tacos, Mac ‘n’ Cheese Balls, + great service. SOURCE SAYS: These guys have been doing this stuff for a while now and they know how to look after you. Great food, great people and if you’re after a burger, this is the only end of town - no need to queue, just sit down and relax... Opening Times: Noon - late Food: Full menu lunch and dinner Bookings: Possible Music: Background music early. Live music + DJs later Outdoor area: Suntrap
Address: Church Lane, Queenstown, NZ Phone: 03 450 0008 Email: Info@TheWorldBar.com Website: TheWorldBar.com
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The McDougall Express Chondola Though it sounds like a new character on The Magic Roundabout, Cardrona’s brand new McDougall Express Chondola is a first for the New Zealand ski industry. Part chair lift, part gondola, the Chondola has six-seater chairs and eight-person gondola cabins. The chairs enable fast access to the entire mountain, including Captain’s Basin. However, nonskiers and snowboarders (or those ready for a wee break from shredding) can walk into one of the warm and cosy gondola cabins. Better still, you can walk off, rather than face-plant the snow at the top. You’ll get gorgeous views of
the ski area on the way up and jaw-dropping views across the Wakatipu Basin and the Southern Alps at the top. Once you’re done taking selfies, pop over to the brand new Vista Bar and grab a Mumm champagne, craft beer or hot coffee. Settle down in a beanbag and watch the world go by.
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By EVE KEY
ANGELS WINGS AND RED CANVAS SKIN Angel wings and burnt skin Stardust whispers and hollowed air Shadowed face, Frail and thin Crow’s claws and soul of fear Icicle eyes and cracking bones Barred teeth and silent screams A gilded ribcage and a wind that moans Nails of diamond and tears that stream Along the river of pain Crown of thorns and nails of rust Blood that bites and a heart that fights Lips of frost and bones of dust Trails of light through glassed sight Red scars on a canvas of skin Words etched in stone, water and sky White now the slate of blackest sin Words breathed before time learnt to fly Among the stars before man asked why
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QUIZ 1. A poult is the young of which creature? 2. About how far does the Sun’s gravitational influence extend? 3. Aluminium is extracted from which ore? 4. By what name is the marsupial Sarcophilus harrisi better known? 5. Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson formed what? 6. How is Robert Zimmermann better known? 7. How many furlongs in a mile? 8. If a person is anosmic, they have no sense of what? 9. In which century was the last outbreak of the Black Death in England? 10. Parr, smolt and grilse are all stages in the growth of what? 1: Turkey 2: 1.5 light years 3: Bauxite 4: Tasmanian Devil 5: The Supremes 6: Bob Dylan 7: Eight 8: Smell 9: 20th century 10: Salmon
Few people even scratch the surface, much less exhaust the contemplation of their own experience. Randolph Bourne
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Thumbs Up • June. What a time to be in Queenstown; LUMA, Violin Competition and Winter Festival all crammed into one awesome month.
Thumbs Down • Cold, crowded shared apartments with single glazing, condensation, no central heating or proper insulation and a lazy landlord who tries to tell you how lucky you are. Don’t put up with it...
Pog Mahone's IRISH PUB / QUEENSTOWN
ENJOY FRIENDLY SERVICE AND BE WARMED BY OUR OPEN FIRES OR SOAK UP THE SUN ON OUR LAKESIDE BEER GARDEN AND BALCONY.
Live music all week, live sport + great craic pogmahones.co.nz 14 REES STREET, QUEENSTOWN / PH 03 442 5382 / POGMAHONES.CO.NZ 37
THOSE WERE THE DAYS... #$@* that stings!
There’s nothing like the smell of TCP for instantly transporting you back to your childhood and the agony you had to endure on top of whatever scrapes and cuts had befallen you. Applied neat to open wounds on a ball of cotton wool and you practically needed scraping off the ceiling. Especially bad if you had an unsympathetic mother who took no prisoners. In the 1963 Ian Fleming story ‘Agent 007 in New York’, James Bond laments the fact that one of his lovers always gargles with TCP after their trysts. Hardly suprising. He got around a bit, did James.
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Our ‘How To’ guide to some old favourites and a few new ones...
Mulled Wine
mixologism
INGREDIENTS
1 orange 1 orange, sliced 1/4 cup honey 4 green cardamom pods 3 cinnamon sticks
5 cloves 1 star anise 2 cups apple cider 1/4 cup brandy 1 bottle red wine
METHOD: Stir wine, cider, honey, orange zest and juice in a slow cooker. Add the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and star anise. Cook on low until warm, 30 minutes to one hour, depending on your slow cooker. Stir in the brandy. Serve with orange slices and cinnamon sticks. 40
LET’S TAKE A WANDER... Yonder will serve Atomic Coffee Roasters’ barista coffee and stock some of New Zealand’s finest beers including Dunedin’s Emerson’s craft beers and Wellington’s Panhead Custom Ales. The liquor cabinet will showcase an interesting gin collection. The bar will offer a carefully selected wine list and an impressive cocktail list for those feeling a little fancy. Once the sun fully sets, Gary said the venue is to become the go-to spot for stand-up comedy, touring performance shows, up-and-coming artists and mainstream acts.
PLANS FOR AN EXCITING NEW CAFÉ, BAR AND RESTAURANT HOUSED IN QUEENSTOWN’S HISTORIC MCNEILL’S COTTAGE ARE AFOOT. The delightfully named Yonder is a concept based around movement and time, reflecting an environment that will evolve throughout the day. Yonder is set to be a fun place to visit on all levels – a cultural hub for locals and an inviting spot for visitors who like the odd indulgence, good coffee and a healthy lifestyle. Renovations are well underway in the 1882 cottage and Yonder is scheduled to open later this month. Director Gary Livesey said it was extremely exciting to watch the next chapter of this history-filled building evolve. “We’ve designed Yonder to be a concept that’s open to more than one interpretation, hence the ambiguous name!” he said. “We’ve put a lot of thought into the design of the space to create a morning to night ambience and offering.” Malaysian-born head chef Jamie Samarakkody has designed menus for social sharing, with a diverse and accessible mix of new food lover options. 41
HorrorScopes
Did You Know? • Pidgin English originally evolved for trade between Britain and China. • The Greek for a ‘circle of animals’ gave its name to the Zodiac. • The Tsar Kolokol is the biggest bell in the world.
ARIES - Pretend to die in front of your pet to see if it tries to save you. TAURUS - If you are feeling useless remember you breathe out carbon dioxide for plants. GEMINI - Drink triple. See double. Act single. Regret nothing.
You don’t have to do everything from scratch. Nobody wants to make puff pastry! Ina Garten
CANCER - Your teeth are like stars - so yellow and distant from each other. LEO - Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. VIRGO - Take your age and add 5 to it. That will be your age in 5 years.
• Venetian blinds originated in Japan. • Chimpanzees, gorillas, gibbons and orang-utans are the four groups that make up the ape family. • No one knows who invented the fire hydrant because its patent was burned in a fire. • The longest recorded marriage lasted 91 years and 12 days. • St Valentine was not only the patron saint of love and marriage but also bee keeping, epilepsy, fainting and the plague.
LIBRA - One must wonder who ties your shoelaces for you. SCORPIO - You’ve got a good heart but that mouth… SAGITTARIUS - You can’t control everything. Your hair was put on your head to remind you of that. CAPRICORN - Who left the bag of idiots open? AQUARIUS - You are not needy, you are wanty. PISCES - Just tell yourself it’s not worth the jail time. 42
People Doing It
community
IF YOUR COMMUNITY PROJECT NEEDS SOME EXPOSURE, GIVE US A YELL, WE’LL ALWAYS TRY TO FIND ROOM.
QUEENSTOWN ARTS CENTRE As well as the renowned Cloakroom Gallery, QAC also houses a unique group of local artists in its studio spaces, offers classes and even has a fully equipped ceramics studio and kiln. The Arts Centre is on the corner of Stanley and Ballarat Streets and is open every day. FB: Queenstown Arts Centre GUERILLA DRIVE IN A new location every time, matched up with an old movie and some popcorn equals a fantastic way to spend a night out. Facebook is the best way to stay in the loop: FB: Queenstown Guerilla Drive-In HAPPINESS HOUSE Drop in to their awesome Op Shop open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Donations always welcome and if you need a helping hand, just let them know. Help out: FB: Happiness House Queenstown QUEENSTOWN LIFE Wakatipu blog by Queenstowner Jane
Guy. Queenstown Life is like a handbook for living in the Wakatipu. Join in the discussion at www.QueenstownLife.com FB: Queenstown Life
QUEENSTOWN TRADING If you’re looking to buy, trade or
sell something in the Wakatipu, this is the Facebook page for you. Crackin’ deals: www.QueenstownTrading.co.nz FB: Queenstown Trading
QUEENSTOWN.COM Queenstown.com has grown up and is now the definitive resource for getting under the skin of this enigmatic wee town. www.Queenstown.com ROUTEBURN DART WILDLIFE TRUST Bring back the
birdsong to the Routeburn and Dart Valleys. Controlling predators is the name of the game and it costs a lot of dosh. Donate at: www.rdwt.org 43
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WHAT’SONJULY SAT 1 JULY
TUE 4 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Calico live straight after the Lions WORLD BAR :: Lions vs All Blacks 7.35pm // Stubacca 10pm CREATIVE QUEENSTOWN ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Earnslaw Park, 9.30am-3.30pm SMOKEFREEROCKQUEST, Memorial Centre, 7-10pm, Adult $19, Youth $10. eventfinda.co.nz
POG MAHONE’S :: Dan Browne live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Mitch E.P 9pm THE TOURING MORETON BAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 2-3pm, Queenstown Library, free THE POLITICS OF INTERNATIONAL IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEES. 5.307pm, The Rees Hotel, $5 koha. Register at connect@catalystnz.org POL & CHAD, Ballarat 9:30pm
LOCO CANTINA :: Saturdays - Drink and food specials, a little more than LOCO!
WED 5 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Calico live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Mr Salmon 9pm WAKATIPU YOUTH - Reverb Sound Kitchen, 6-9pm FREEFALL DUO, Ballarat, 9.30pm
Fatherhood is great because you can ruin someone from scratch. Jon Stewart
THU 6 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Hair of the Dog Duo live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Tessa 9pm MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL, Memorial Centre, info@mountainfilm.net.nz
SUN 2 JULY
FRI 7 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Stereocoustics live from 9pm SHERWOOD :: Sherwood Workshop Series: ‘The Ring Maker’ by Jessica Winchcombe, $135 pp. Preregistration essential experiences@ sherwoodqueenstown.nz SHERWOOD :: Sunday Social Screening: Thin Ice, 5pm, $5 koha, pre-registration essential: connect@catalystnz.org WORLD BAR :: Midnight Express 4-7pm // DJ Mad 9pm POL & FI, Public, 2-5pm POL & CHAD, Little Blackwood, 8pm
POG MAHONE’S :: Hair of the Dog (full Irish band) live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Calico 4-7pm // Groove $ Culture Strictly Vinyl ft Leo Dub & Jahmille MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL, Memorial Centre, info@mountainfilm.net.nz FREEFALL BAND, Ballarat, 10pm-1am
SAT 8 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: The Yardmen live straight after the Lions WORLD BAR :: Lions vs All Blacks 7.35pm // Stubacca 10pm CREATIVE QUEENSTOWN ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Earnslaw Park, 9.30am-3.30pm MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL, Memorial Centre, info@mountainfilm.net.nz FREEFALL BAND, Pig & Whistle, 9pm
MON 3 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Dave Arnold live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 9pm 44
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SUN 9 JULY
SPW PRO WRESTLING WRESTLEFEST, 6.30pm, Memorial Centre, eventfinda.co.nz
POG MAHONE’S :: Stereocoustics live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Midnight Express 4-7pm // DJ Mad 9pm POL & CHAD, Little Blackwood, 8pm
SUN 16 JULY
TUE 11 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Conor Fitz live from 9pm SHERWOOD :: Steve Gunn (USA) with Grawlixes (WTN), tickets from utr.co.nz WORLD BAR :: Midnight Express 4-7pm // Bitch*n Bingo 7.30pm // DJ Mad 9pm POL & CHAD, Public, 2-5pm POL & CHAD, Little Blackwood, 8pm
WED 12 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Dave Arnold live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 9pm
THU 13 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Dan Browne live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Mitch E.P 9pm POL & CHAD, Ballarat 9:30pm
FRI 14 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Calico live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Mr Salmon 9pm WAKATIPU YOUTH - Reverb Sound Kitchen, 6-9 THE HAMILTONES, Ballarat, 9pm
MON 10 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Danny Atkinson live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 9pm
MON 17 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Dan Browne live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Mitch E.P 9pm
TUE 18 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Calico live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Mr Salmon 9pm WAKATIPU YOUTH - Reverb Sound Kitchen, 6-9 SILKWORM, Zephyr, 11pm
WED 19 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Midnight Express live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Tessa 9pm FREEFALL DUO, Ballarat, 9.30pm
THU 20 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Hair of the Dog Duo live straight after the Highlanders WORLD BAR :: Calico 4-7pm // DJ Dolittle 9pm THE HAMILTONES, Ballarat, 9.30pm FREEFALL BAND, Pig & Whistle, 9pm
POG MAHONE’S :: Hair of the Dog Duo live from 9pm SHERWOOD :: Comedy Night: Wilson Dixon & Paul Ego, tickets from eventfinda.co.nz WORLD BAR :: Tessa 9pm PECHA KUCHA NIGHT – Unlocking our Potential, 6pm, Crowne Plaza, free entry
SAT 15 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Hair of the Dog Duo live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 9pm CREATIVE QUEENSTOWN ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Earnslaw Park, 9.30am-3.30pm WILD HEARTS WEDDING FAIR, 1-5pm, The Winehouse, Gibbston, eventfinda. co.nz
FRI 21 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Charlie Gibson live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Calico 4-7pm // DJ Dolittle 9pm FREEFALL BAND, Ballarat, 10pm-1am 45
WHAT’SONJULY SAT 22 JULY
FRI 28 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Hair of the Dog Duo live from 9pm SHERWOOD :: Rubita (Hamilton Jazz Pop) with Holly Hoo, tickets from eventfinda.co.nz WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 9pm CREATIVE QUEENSTOWN ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Earnslaw Park, 9.30am-3.30pm COMEDY GOLD, 8pm, SkyCity, eventfinda.co.nz LOSING FAITH TOUR, 7pm, Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown, eventfinda.co.nz FREEFALL BAND, Pig & Whistle, 9pm
POG MAHONE’S :: Hair of the Dog Duo live from 9pm SHERWOOD :: Sherwood Songwriter Society, an open mic for original songwriters & poets, free. Sign up 8pm WORLD BAR :: Calico 4-7pm // DJ Dolittle 9pm LOSING FAITH TOUR, 7pm, Glenorchy Town Hall, eventfinda.co.nz FREEFALL BAND, Pig & Whistle, 9pm
SAT 29 JULY
LOCO CANTINA :: Wild Storm - NZ’s hottest Male Strip Revue, 8pm. Tickets $40 at risqueevents.com POG MAHONE’S :: Victory live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Dillistrate (CHCH) 10pm // Stubacca 12am CREATIVE QUEENSTOWN ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Earnslaw Park, 9.30am-3.30pm LOSING FAITH TOUR, 7pm, St Peter’s Church, Queen, eventfinda.co.nz
SUN 23 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Dan Browne live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Midnight Express 4-7pm // DJ Mad 9pm POL & CHAD, Little Blackwood, 8-10.30pm
MON 24 JULY
LOCO CANTINA :: 29th July, 8pm. Wild Storm - NZ’s hottest Male Strip Revue. Tix $40 at risqueevents.com
POG MAHONE’S :: Danny Atkinson live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 9pm POL & CHAD, Ballarat 9:30pm
TUE 25 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Dan Browne live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Mitch E.P 9pm
WED 26 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Calico live from 9pm WORLD BAR :: Mr Salmon 9pm WAKATIPU YOUTH - Reverb Sound Kitchen, 6-9 SILKWORM, Zephyr, 11pm
30 JULY
THU 27 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Conor Fitz live 9pm WORLD BAR :: Midnight Express 4-7pm // DJ Mad 9pm POL & FI, Public, 2-5pm POL & CHAD, Little Blackwood, 8pm
POG MAHONE’S :: Midnight Express live from 9pm SHERWOOD :: Comedy Night: Li’i Alaimoana & Inosi Colavanua, tickets from eventfinda.co.nz WORLD BAR :: Tessa 9pm FREEFALL DUO, Ballarat, 9.30pm
MON 31 JULY
POG MAHONE’S :: Dave Arnold live 9pm WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 9pm 46
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IF YOU’VE GOT A GIG WORTH SHOUTING ABOUT, LET US KNOW AND WE’LL WORK IT INTO THE CALENDAR...
WHAT’SON WANAKA
Mint Bar, eventfinda.co.nz
WED 5 JULY
MON 24 JULY
FAURE REQUIEM, Burnside High School (Christchurch) present an evening of choral music, 7-9pm, Wanaka Presbyterian Community Church, $2 donation
COMEDY NIGHT WITH WILSON DIXON & PAUL EGO, 8pm, Gin and Raspberry Boutique Bar, eventfinda.co.nz
WED 26 JULY
MT ASPIRING COLLEGE CHAMPS, Cardrona Ski Area, info@cardrona. com
FRI 7 JULY
NEW ZEALAND GUITAR QUARTET, 7.30pm, Holy Family Catholic School, $35, School Children free, Arts on Tour Members $30
THU 27 JULY
DYNASTAR SKI MASTERS, Cardrona Ski Area, info@cardrona.com
WED 12 JULY
FRI 28 JULY
KIDS’ CUP SLOPESTYLE, 8.30am, Cardrona Ski Area, $30, info@ cardrona.com
DYNASTAR SKI MASTERS, Cardrona Ski Area, info@cardrona.com
SAT 29 JULY
SAT 15 JULY
DYNASTAR SKI MASTERS, Cardrona Ski Area, info@cardrona.com
SUE NICHOLSON - ANSWERS FROM THE OTHER SIDE, 7-9.30pm, Lake Wanaka Centre, eventfinda.co.nz KNIGHTS OF THE DUB TABLE, 9pm, Mint Bar, eventfinda.co.nz
SUN 30 JULY
FIS TECH SERIES GS & SLALOM, Cardrona Ski Area, info@cardrona.com LOSING FAITH TOUR, 7pm, Hawea Flat Hall, eventfinda.co.nz
SUN 16 JULY
PIKI MAUNGA RANGATAHI (BIG MOUNTAIN YOUTH), Cardrona Ski Area, info@cardrona.com KNIGHTS OF THE DUB TABLE, 9pm,
MON 31 JULY
FIS TECH SERIES GS & SLALOM, Cardrona Ski Area, info@cardrona.com 47
I have a simple philosophy: Fill what’s empty. Empty what’s full. Scratch where it itches. Alice Roosevelt Longworth
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