Issue 521 / Nov17
arts/dining/culture/social/entertainment
this month: • Micro living • Nano Women • Brightwater visitor guide • Eliza Southwood show opens • Predator Free Paradise • Two Buck Buses are here
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INTRO:nano It’s time to think small. This think big lark has been getting us into all sorts of trouble since that industrial revolution thing kicked off. Big cars, big banks, big brother and even big data. Enough is enough... (drumroll), we’ve got the inside info on the new two dollar bus service launching in Queenstown this month. Yes people, it’s finally This month we’ve jammed a lot here, the micro bus fare. No more of big ideas into a very tiny 48 page package covering everything excuses for boring conversations from living in a bus to the women about parking. Just get the bus. behind nano-science. We’ve even Simple. In a constantly shrinking world it dug up a story about basketball certainly pays to have one eye on players’ beards, had a sniff the small stuff. around Ernest Rutherford’s hometown and, wait for it, Source Out. It’s time to shrink the view and take a closer look. Forget the macro and focus on the micro.
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hot stuff
tinytech TALKING (AND LISTENING) NEWSPAPER Researchers at Michigan State University have developed a sheet-like device — known as a ferroelectret nanogenerator, or FENG — that acts as a loudspeaker and microphone and can generate energy from human motion, such as swiping a finger across a screen. “It’s a device that you can roll up and put in your pocket and then get somewhere and unroll and put it on a screen or a window or any platform and use it as a both a microphone and loudspeaker” said Nelson Sepulveda, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Michigan State University, The device also works as a microphone, picking up vibrations in the air (in other words, sound waves) and converting them into electric energy. Surely proof, if any were needed, that we are not alone...
WHICH ONE IS THE FAKE? To stop identity thieves and counterfeiters, a group of researchers is looking for inspiration from an unlikely source: butterflies. In order to attract a mate, the male Pierella luna butterfly of Latin America uses its wings to perform an advanced optical trick known as reverse colour diffraction. Thanks to the microstructure of its wings — made up of tiny scales curled slightly upward at the end to diffract light — the butterfly appears to change colour when it’s viewed from different angles. Now researchers at Harvard University have figured out a way to use artificial photonic materials to mimic the Pierella luna’s attractive light show. They’ve created what’s known as a diffraction grating, a surface that splits white light into its individual wavelengths of colour and sends those colours travelling in different directions. When the photonic material is viewed from one angle, it looks to be one colour, but from a different angle, the colour appears to change. * No butterflies were harmed during the writing of this article. 4
art
look closer
The sculptures are placed in the eye of a needle or on the head of a pin and can be as small as 0.005mm. He wanted to show the world that nothing did not exist and has since aimed to make even smaller artworks, visible only with a microscope.
People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do. Isaac Asimov
FOCUS YOUR BIONIC EYES AND HAVE A LOOK AT THE INCREDIBLY DETAILED MICROSCOPIC SCULPTURES OF ENGLISH ARTIST WILLARD WIGAN, MBE.
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By BETHANY G. ROGERS
Micro Living
With house prices rising faster than Donald Trump’s blood pressure at a press conference, many people are starting to rethink the quarter acre dream. There’s a growing trend towards cutting back on the crap, the clutter and the square metres to live big in a small space. Lou Vincente and her family were considering ditching Queenstown for Dunedin when their longterm rental was sold and they were forced to move out. Family homes in the region were on the market for an unaffordable $800 - $900 per week. But when she spotted a bus for sale in Cromwell, she saw a chance to keep her Queenstown job and lifestyle for a little while longer. “A guy in Cromwell had bought an old school bus from Dunedin, stripped it bare and put a log burner in it” Lou explains. “He and his partner were going to live in it but they’d broken up and he was off to Australia and was selling the bus for $11,000. We took out a small loan and spent about $35,000 making it liveable. In two years’ time, we’ll be ‘bus mortgage’ free!” The 11 by 1.5 metre bus now sits on a large section near the Remarkables ski field, where
Lou and her partner have an agreement with the land owner. The bus is self-sufficient and boasts a $2,000 state-of-theart composting toilet which separates “ones and twos”. “Our poo is a resource” says Lou. “Our waste is the same as manure – get rid of the pathogens and you have a great resource.” The log burner keeps the bus
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toastie-warm in winter and Lou claims it’s one heck of a lot warmer than most New Zealand rental properties. However, nano living does have its challenges. The space is too small for dinner parties and “you can’t have a Skype whinge with your Mum about your partner” when said partner is two metres away. But it’s not something that
Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. Mark Twain
particularly troubles the couple, who spent 15 years travelling together before starting a family. “When you travel a lot, you learn to adapt. You can’t own much. It’s not a long-term solution but for now, it’s sustainable financially and environmentally and gives us freedom.”
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food science By THE BOFFIN
Nanowomen and The Future
Nanowomen: Perhaps mistaken for an ambitious attempt to outcompete Alcott’s ‘Little Women’, other than (spoiler alert) there being three survivors from every session, the two don’t have anything in common. corridor that made fire wardens nervous, these internationally leading nanoscientists shared their work and stories, illustrating how science is inherently resistant to prejudice and gender bias, but that human scientists sometimes bring human flaws with them. They inspired everyone, especially the girls - students from our local schools - who heard them speak. “I don’t have a question but a comment” offered a primary school girl during the question and answer session. “I’m really impressed. You followed your dreams and it all worked out.” “I now know more than ever I want to be a scientist,” enthused another “and I’m going to discover a new element.” The Queenstown event was so popular, the Institute launched a national roadshow, with other nanowomen sharing their inspiring stories throughout the year. The tour came full circle just a few weeks ago, ending with a final event in Wanaka. Science isn’t perfect. It insulates us from our human flaws but it’s not 100% proofed against them. However, after this year’s roadshow, perfection is perhaps one nano-step closer.
February this year, Queenstown played host to AMN8, an international nanotech conference run by the MacDiarmid Institute. For that week Queenstown was the international headquarters of nanotechnology, with top scientists sharing their work in fields such as nanomedicine - sending nanomachines to specifically target and destroy cancer cells, or construct bio-scaffolding and rebuild damaged tissue, no scalpel needed. There were talks about spintronics - the building blocks of quantum computing and next generation lasers; and superconductivity - an increasingly attainable Holy Grail for many fields. Call me a geek if you must - it was glorious. But one of the most exciting sessions was different. Together with Queenstown’s Catalyst Trust, AMN8 hosted the first ‘Women of Nanoscience’ event. Leading nanoscientists Silvia Giordani, Carla Meledandri and Prof Natalie Stingelin talked about what it’s like to be in an industry that’s traditionally (and numerically still) dominated by men and how they reached the pinnacle anyway. In a packed room and overflowing 8
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Our regular agony column - if you’ve got something on your mind let us know and we’ll get Randy on the case... By UNCLE RANDY
Forever or a day
Dear Uncle Randy, Should I tattoo my boyfriend’s name across my heart? We’ve been together for 84 days.
whole world dissolves except for the deep, rhythmic thrusts of convulsive, gushing, rhapsodic exaltation, declare it! Confirm it! Scream love from the rooftops. Blazon it across your chest from pit to pit. Carve it into your forehead with a rusty nail. And whilst ink may be, on the whole, permanent, love does not necessitate the same conditions. If love is anything, love is now, felt here in the present moment; forever has nothing to do with it. Forever is a myth, the demands of which only constrict and delimit love, yoking its freedom with impossible expectation. Such reassurances of eternity only validate the apparent well-foundedness of insecurity, unwittingly aggravating the anxieties they aim to assuage. Yes, the nice feelings may dwindle, the warm fuzz could fade; so be it. Ephemerality does not negate actuality. Eighty four years or eighty four days, love is love is love. Worry not about the circumstances of tomorrow, concern yourself with the love of today! Testify to the moment and grant love its freedom, its liberty, free from the fear of loss. No regerts!
Where is it written that longevity is a prerequisite for true love?! Is it not the piercing touch of love that makes skip the beating heart, when handsome strangers lock eyes for a glancing moment across supermarket checkouts, with searching stares that puncture the soul like flaming arrow tips? Is it not the burning intimacy of pure, unadulterated love that draws together child and puppy in boundless embrace upon first introduction? Or the mellifluous delight of love as sunsets spill red across the evening skies before dipping below the horizon of immediacy? Profound moments such as these are undeniable, invaluable and should be revered. When the touch of love overcomes you so absolutely, let it be known. When Cupid seizes you unceremoniously in the tenacious grasp of his loving fist - and when he uses that fist to open you up and penetrate your very soul, when he fists you with such fervent ardour that the 12
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Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired. Jules Renard
travel
By CURTAIN ZORA By THOMAS TWITCHER
Baffled in Brightwater
Brightwater doesn’t top the itineraries of most New Zealand travellers, but if you’re a wandering nerd with a particle physics bent, it’s a must-see. Located just south of Nelson, this pastoral town was the birthplace of Sir Ernest Rutherford. If you don’t know who that is, you’ll probably be fine skipping Brightwater (and, for that matter, the rest of this article) and carrying on to the greater hits of the region - Marlborough Sounds, Abel Tasman and Nelson Lakes National Park are all nearby. Gravels and Kaimira Organic Vineyard Wines are among a handful of local cellars producing gold-medal Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling and the abundance of dairy farming in the region provides plenty of local cheeses to accompany your tasting flights. If you can, plan your trip for February and attend the Brightwater Wine and Food Festival, where you’ll be sure to find excellent local charcuterie and wine pairings and maybe even a Sav that goes perfectly with the contemplation of elemental decay and the knowledge that we are all nothing more than teeming masses of frenetically vibrating nuclei and uncertain electrons.
However, if you’re not just acquainted with but downright stoked on the *First Baron Rutherford of Nelson, father of nuclear physics, Nobel prize winner, namesake of Element 104 and the first man to split the atomic nucleus, consider a trip to his hometown! Take a stroll through the terraced gardens of the Rutherford Birthplace Memorial and feel intellectually dwarfed by a bronze statue of the genius as a young boy. If you’re overwhelmed by considering your universe on a molecular scale, the crystal-clear waters of the Wairoa river offer a welcome respite from the dizzying opacity of radiation theory. More keen on the classics of physics? Brightwater has a mellow local skate park where you can observe much of Newtonian theory in action. When you’ve exhausted body and mind in pursuit of a deeper understanding of our physical world, Brightwater has a thriving wine culture to take your mind off the existential malaise inevitably brought on by prolonged rumination on inscrutable themes. Brightwater Vineyards, Brightwater
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Vietnamese Ginger Creme Brulee INGREDIENTS
recipe
METHOD Preheat oven to 180C. Heat cream and ginger over low heat, stirring occasionally until it almost comes to a boil. Set aside and cover for 15 minutes then remove the ginger. Mix yolks and caster sugar until sugar is disolved then gradually whisk in the ginger flavoured cream. Do not over mix as it will cause
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Smoking kills. If you’re killed, you’ve lost a very important part of your life. Brooke Shields
air bubbles. Pour mixture into the ramekins and place in baking dish. Fill dish with boiling water half way up the ramekins. Bake until the cream just sets in the middle, 30-35 minutes. Remove and cool then chill in the fridge for at least an hour. Sprinkle top of each ramekin with 1 tbs sugar and grill for about 1 minute until sugar blisters and turns golden brown. Cool and return to the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
500ml cream 6cm fresh ginger, peeled, halved and bruised 3 egg yolks 50g caster sugar 4 10cm ramekins Large deep baking dish 4 tbs sugar
Progress is man’s ability to complicate simplicity. Thor Heyerdahl
Have a break, have a bliss ball IF YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT THEN THIS MEMBER OF THE QLDC COMMS TEAM IS CURRENTLY A KITKAT. Although they’ve never been the same since Nestlé dropped the silver foil inner wrapper and we lost the weird pleasure of running a fingernail down the groove before snapping off each finger, KitKats are still my default afternoon tea treat. But, as we’re all told now, sugar is the devil so maybe it’s time I reached for something more… earthy. Making healthier choices in what we eat is easier said than done of course but this month sees the return of Alpine Health & Fitness’ 21-Day Nutrition Challenge that could be a helpful step in the right direction. Although timed for when we’re all thinking about beach bodies, course leader and professional nutritionist Kim Malcolm says the challenge is designed more as a ‘reset’ programme than a way to lose weight. However, she adds that this is likely to be a welcome side effect depending on how much you change your habits. Kim has a passion for food and
the C word
making people feel good from the inside out. She neatly turns the idea of beating yourself up when you eat the ‘wrong’ things on its head: “When we separate pleasure from nutrition, we end up less nourished both physically and emotionally.” Things kick off with an information session at Queenstown Events Centre on Thursday 2nd November. Kim will outline the 21-day challenge proper which begins the following Monday and runs till Sunday 26th after a concluding seminar on Wednesday 22nd. Attendees to the opening session receive a goodie bag and recipe booklet that includes a shopping list, foods to avoid and a jargon-free explanation of why different food groups are better or worse for us. There’s also a section on ‘knowing yourself’ which adds a holistic overview of factors like good sleep, deep breathing and listening to your body. Right now, mine’s screaming “KitKat!” but hang on – where are those home-made bliss balls? The challenge costs $21 (just $1 a day) with registration at the Events Centre reception. For more info visit sportrec.qldc.govt.nz 16
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humour Three brothers wanted to give their blind mom a birthday gift. The first got her a big beautiful house. The second got her a brand new luxury vehicle with a driver. The third got her a talking parrot to keep her company. When they all got together, they wanted to know which gift she liked best. She said they were all great but she thanked her third son because she liked the chicken dinner best. ............................................................ Two cannibals are eating dinner and one says, “I hate my mother-in-law.” The other replies, “Well, just eat your noodles, then.” ............................................................ A lot of people cry when they cut an onion. The trick is not to form an emotional bond. ............................................................
Bob goes to see his friend Pete. He finds Pete in his barn dancing naked around his John Deere. “What are you doing!” asks Bob. Pete stops dancing and says, “My wife has been ignoring me lately so I talked to my psychiatrist and he said I needed to do some thing sexy to a tractor.” ........................................................ A guy spots a sign outside a house that reads “Talking Dog for Sale.” Intrigued, he walks in. “So what have you done with your life?” he asks the dog. “I’ve led a very full life,” says the dog. “I lived in the Alps rescuing avalanche victims. Then I served my country in Iraq. And now I spend my days reading to the residents of a retirement home.” The guy is flabbergasted. He asks the dog’s owner, “Why on earth would you want to get rid of an incredible dog like that?” The owner says, “Because he’s a liar! He never did any of that!” ........................................................ A woman answered the doorbell to a man standing on her porch. The man said, “I’m terribly sorry. I just ran over your cat and I would like to replace it for you.” The woman replied, “Well that’s alright with me but how are you at catching mice?” ........................................................ Why did the bald man cut a hole in his pocket? He wanted to run his fingers through his hair. ........................................................ 18
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By SARA LITCHFIELD
The Sandfly
THE SANDFLY DIDN’T CARE ABOUT THE DARK. IT DIDN’T CARE ABOUT THE DAMP. IT COULD BE ARGUED THAT IT REALLY DIDN’T CARE ABOUT MUCH AT ALL.
One above all caught its attention, glowing the brightest and the trajectory of the sandfly’s flight-path changed, angling upward to reach this star in particular.
But it found itself away from the riverbank that was its usual haunt and entered a cave. And the twinkling lights visible inside the depths of the blackness it did seem to care about.
Its ascent was single-minded, a far cry from its to-ing and fro-ing along the riverbank. But it didn’t care what the difference might mean. When it was stopped in its tracks, it didn’t understand. There now seemed no way to reach the light. And, suddenly, no way to move either, as a paralysis took over its limbs, seeping out from the sticky droplets suspended on silken thread – silken thread which had halted its course and stolen its gift of flight.
They say that insects gravitate towards light because they use the moon and stars to navigate. An artificial light source can throw them off course into a self-destructive spiral of momentum, a circle of despair, as they cannot keep a constant angle in relation to something emitting light from all sides, radiating confusion.
But it did move again, just not of its own accord, as the thread was reeled in. It ascended once more. And the sandfly got to meet the light after all.
The sandfly did not know this. It travelled deeper into the underground lair, seeking the light. The air grew colder the farther it went and humidity speckled the tiniest dew-drops onto its body, but the lights became brighter.
Before it was consumed and it died, the sandfly could have been said to have learnt a universal lesson: The ones that glow the brightest are the hungriest. 20
People Doing It
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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 21
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art
Another look Our regular monthly cartoon strip from local artist Jay Cassells.
Our ‘How To’ guide to some old favourites and a few new ones...
Brought to you by the team at No5 Church Lane
Burning Man
mixologism
INGREDIENTS:
60ml Woodford Reserve Bourbon 30ml Grapefruit Juice 15ml Burnt Sugar Syrup Smoked orange glass
METHOD: Smoke a CHILLED rocks glass with a dehydrated orange wheel (let the orange burn, blow it out and quickly set a chilled glass upside down on top to trap the smoke and allow it to stick to the condensation). Shake and double strain into the glass, filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a twist of orange. No straw. 22
Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen. Albert Einstein
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album review
Devil Is Fine
This seems like a mix that wouldn’t work at all but the result is a hypnotic record with some fascinating sonic textures. The distinctive vocals were masterminded by Gagneux using a loud and clipping sound level to get a Lo-Fi retro quality to the recordings. Everything gets thrown into the melting pot here. Trap beats, heavy riffs, tremelo fingerwork, double bass, noise distortion, atmospheric synths. It’s a short record but not one that suffers from it’s brevity. In joining and commenting sonically on these diverse outposts in the history of recorded music, Gagneux has created something that’s actually quite rare in our times, a distinctly original album. There’s a reason this one has ended up on most critics’ ‘best of’ lists for the year. An intense and immersive record, recommended for all listeners who enjoy the thrill of the new.
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Anytime you see a turtle up on top of a fence post, you know he had some help. Alex Haley
Zeal and Ardour Zeal and Ardor is the music of Manuel Gagneux and this project was started on 4chan, where Manuel asked the notorious message board what two genres to splice together on his upcoming album. ‘Black Metal and N**ger Music’ were the answers he got (referencing the colour of his skin), which probably gives you an idea of the flavour of the place. Gagneux though, bless him, ran with it. The ‘black’ music that Gagneux ended up drawing from was the hypnotic chants of negro spirituals and chain gang music but he flipped the vocal focus from praises and pleas to God around to his adversary. This of course gives the connection to the genre of Norwegian Black Metal that he juxtaposes with the clunking chants and hymns, the genre being known in part for it’s philosophical dedication to the horned one, Satan, which it celebrates in the blast-beat drums, intense methodical riffing and vocal shrieks that it’s stylistically known for.
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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: Phone: +64 (0)03 3 442 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 every meal of the day as well as an evening of cocktails. 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. Address: Marine Parade, Opening Times: 7.30am until late Queenstown, NZ Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, steak, salads, sandwiches Phone: +64 (0) 3 441 0444 Music: Background Email: thegrille@eichardts.com Outdoor area: Panoramic lake views Website: eichardtsdining.com 27
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WILD THYME BAR & KITCHEN ABOUT: Modern, spacious, welcoming and tasty - all the things you look for in an eatery. Wild Thyme offers a classic menu with an awesome range of salads, pasta, steaks and some terrific burgers. There really is something for everyone. Keep an eye out for menu updates too, as the kitchen team here are always adding flavours to suit the season and what’s available locally. Tucked away upstairs inside SKYCITY Casino, you’re close to the action with no shortage of entertainment options a few steps away. SPECIALITIES: The $10 lunch menu is a bit of a local favourite and they even do a $5 coffee and cake special. SOURCE SAYS: A great central spot to meet up for lunch, dress up for dinner or catch up with your crew for a bite before hitting the town. R20 Venue. Address: Inside SKYCITY Casino, Level 2, Stratton House, 16-24 Beach St, Queenstown, NZ Phone: +64 (0) 3 441 0405 Website: skycityqueenstown.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 and 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: +64 (0) 3 450 0008 Email: Info@TheWorldBar.com Website: TheWorldBar.com 29
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COALFIRE ABOUT: Fired up and delivering smoky hot flavours, Coalfire is a uniquely Queenstown dining experience with a meat orientated menu using locally grown produce off the hills and farms of the South Island. The finest cuts, straight from our southern backyard are hand selected and then cooked with fire and smoke to craft food with our distinctive flavour. Offering old world ambience, fireside dining and a damn fine selection of craft beers and local wines, Coalfire serves up Flavour by Fire daily from 11am until late. Reservations essential for evening dining. SPECIALTIES: Fresh Bluff Oysters $12.50 per half dozen – cheapest in town! T&Cs apply. SOURCE SAYS: We can’t get enough of Coalfire’s meaty St Louis cut pork ribs and their jalapeno poppers or fried halloumi. Opening Times: 7 days from 11am until late Food: Dangerously good local fare cooked exactly the way you like it Music: Live local music Thursdays from 8pm Outdoor area: Yes 30
Address: Upstairs, Downstairs, 15 Ballarat St, The Mall, Queenstown, New Zealand Phone: +64 (0) 3 442 8439 Email: eat@coalfire.co.nz Website: www.coalfire.co.nz
FINZ SEAFOOD & GRILL ABOUT: Finz Seafood & Grill has been a popular choice with Queenstown diners in the know for the past 11 years and now, with extra heating for the indoor courtyard tables and extended lake front dining, Finz is set to become the restaurant of choice for casual dining in Queenstown this season. SPECIALTIES: Seafood. SOURCE SAYS: Finz is a busy bustling little seafood bistro with crisp white table cloths and wooden chairs. It is a place you can go with family or friends and enjoy great food and wine and not break the bank. The takeaway fish and chips are also a sure fire winner.
Opening Times: 7 days from 5pm until late Food: New Zealand Seafood Music: Background Outdoor area: Yes
Address: Steamer Wharf, Queenstown New Zealand Phone: +64 (0) 3 442 7405 Email: eat@finzdownunder.co.nz Website: finzdownunder.co.nz 31
Get on board
Queenstown’s new $2 bus
I love fools’ experiments. I am always making them. Charles Darwin
Public transport in Queenstown is set to undergo major change, with a game-changing new $2 bus service that launches this month. Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult adds: “It is fantastic to see this long-awaited public transport system coming together. Ensuring the new bus service has a strong presence is important for its ongoing success, and the Orbus brand will soon become a common sight around Queenstown. This is going to be a game-changer for transport around the Wakatipu.” Riders can plan their journey with NZTA’s Choice app and enjoy free wifi on every Orbus. The $2 fare, for each journey, is only available to GoCard holders. GoCards will be available for free from every bus from November 2026 – and all bus rides will be free during that week. From November 27, GoCards can be purchased for $5 from Queenstown Airport, O’Connell’s Mall kiosk (outside Goldfields Jewellers) or on every Orbus. Without the GoCard, the cash fare is $5. For more information, visit the Orbus Queenstown Facebook page or www.orc.govt.nz/publictransport/queenstown-buses.
Public transport in Queenstown is set to undergo major change, with a game-changing new $2 bus service that launches this month. Orbus Queenstown is the resort’s new heavily subsidised bus service, operated by Otago Regional Council with support from Queenstown Lakes District Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency. From November 20, buses will run from 6am till late, seven days a week, right across Queenstown. People will be able to travel throughout the network for a flatrate fare of $2 with a GoCard. “We envision an efficient, modern and reliable service that becomes part of everyday life for Queenstown locals and visitors,” ORC chairman Stephen Woodhead says. “Not only will it be a more affordable alternative to driving, it will also ease traffic congestion and reduce the impact that private transport has on our environment. “A bus service of this scale hasn’t been implemented before in Queenstown, and the programme has been fast-tracked to meet community demand, so we are working hard to make sure it’s going to be a success.” 32
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the word
By DREW MENTOCK
Why Ballers Rock Facial Hair
Baynes’ hairstyle the ‘reverse hipster monk’. Others simply say it’s gross. Nevertheless, both Baynes’ and Adams’ beards are a symbol of the ferocity both men exude on the basketball court. That’s why the internet almost broke when Adams temporarily shaved his moustache this offseason. Adams quickly apologised on Twitter and let fans know that he already ‘punched’ himself in the face with a chair. He quickly squeezed out another tash in time for the start of the NBA season. Long live the handlebar! It’s clear that these NZ giants have the follicles to match their intimidating nature. In fact, any door they are standing in front of is one that intoxicated American journalists and NBA fans should think twice about entering.
Given their facial hair and large stature, it’s easy to envision worldclass Kiwi basketball players Aron Baynes and Steven Adams standing in fluorescent vests outside of a pub. Adams’ long and curly black locks are usually contained in a loose ponytail, which allows his thick handlebar moustache to flourish as his most prominent feature. The rest of his facial hair consists of scruff that looks like it’s the result of a four-day bender. He takes immense pride in this hair. Famously, he once compared moustaches with an actor playing Captain Hook before muttering “bastard” as he stormed off in defeat. But Adams’ most notable comparison is perhaps the legendary badass Khal Drogo, from Game of Thrones. On the other hand, Baynes admitted that TV show ‘Vikings’ was his muse for his tight man bun and a rusty beard that looks like a briar bush. Unfortunately, American journalists and NBA fans have given Baynes a lot of flack for his grooming choices. One fan on Twitter even dubbed
Badass beardy basketball bravado breeds bogus ballsy behaviour.
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It has yet to be proven that intelligence has any survival value. Arthur C. Clarke
When intimidation is fundamental to a man’s success, it helps to have an edge. Some men beef up their bravado by working out until they have vein-popping muscles and others purchase guns or samurai swords. But not Kiwi men in the NBA (National Basketball Association). Instead, these men grow Viking-style facial hair, which makes cowards out of those who dare oppose them.
Eliza Southwood
Coffee Peloton & Cycling Screenprints
Eliza practiced as an architect for ten years before deciding to take up a career as an artist and illustrator full-time in 2010. She grew up in Spain, spent a year in Italy and then moved to Scotland where she graduated from Glasgow School of Art with a degree in Architecture, later finishing her postgraduate architectural studies in London where she still lives and works. Her speciality is silk screen printing and as a keen biking fan, she is known particularly for her cycling themed artwork. Selected clients include Bloomsbury, Magma, the V&A Museum, Brompton Bicycles, Sustrans, the London Cycling Campaign and Epic Magazine. Needless to say we are excited and extremely proud to present 10 of Eliza’s works for this exhibition with signed framed and unframed prints for sale.
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SODOKU (hard)
WORD WHEEL
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A R W N L W M O E Create as many words of four letters or more using each letter only once and the centre letter in each word. Find the nine letter word. No proper nouns allowed. Meh=21 Now We’re Farming=27 You Freakin’ Rock=35
QUIZ 1. Which late British Punk rocker had a city square named after him in Grenada, Spain? 2. According to the Bible, what are three theological virtues? 3. Which is the tallest steel arch bridge in the world? 4. Which artist had a Blue Period and Rose Period in the C20th? 5. How many times larger is the human brain than that of a chimpanzee? 6. Oenophobia is the hatred or extreme dislike of what? 7. Which island was previously named Van Dieman’s Land? 8. The city of Dubrovnik is in which European country? 9. Roman Numerals CD represent which number? 10. The medical condition Tinea Pedis is better known by what name? 1: Joe Strummer 2: Faith, Hope and Charity 3: Sydney Harbour Bridge 4: Pablo Picasso 5: Three 6: Wine 7: Tasmania 8: Croatia 9: 400 10: Athlete’s Foot
The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. Terry Pratchettt
November ‘17
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ONE TO WATCH
NANO
Nanobots paralyze people for convenience in this short film co-written and directed by Mike Manning. In the near future, your phone is synced with your body via nanobots and apps can be used to change your eye colour in an instant, heighten sexual pleasure and call for a vehicle to pick you up and take you anywhere. The integrated experience is controlled by the Aspire Corporation in cahoots with a federal government that now mandates everyone have the tech injected.
As talking heads debate the risks and rewards of letting the police remotely shut down criminals’ bodies during capture, a hacker named Zolee (Brooke Butler) makes contact with a cop (Sebastian Vallentin Stenhøj) to try to thwart the oncoming Nano 2.0 rollout.
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
Predator-Free Paradise Words: ting zhang
EVER NOTICED A HUGE PIGEON OUTSIDE YOUR WINDOW, HUMOROUSLY BALANCING ON A DELICATE BRANCH? IT IS THE KERERU, ONE OF NZ’S WONDROUS BIRD SPECIES. SADLY, KERERU AND MANY OTHER NZ BIRD, PLANT AND REPTILE SPECIES ARE UNDER THREAT AND ONE IN THREE BIRD SPECIES ARE IN DANGER OF EXTINCTION. THIS INCLUDES THE MISCHIEVOUS KEA, WHOSE INTELLECT AND CURIOSITY TURN ANY UNSUSPECTING CAR ANTENNA INTO PLAYTIME AND THE MYSTERIOUS WETA, A CREATURE THAT CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED AS THE LOVECHILD OF A HAIRLESS TARANTULA AND A GIANT, ARMOURED GRASSHOPPER. NZ’s historical isolation from other land masses has resulted in some of the world’s most unique creatures. However, with the introduction of possums, rats, stoats and hedgehogs, NZ species have become easy prey to devastating effect - bird and
reptile eggs, chicks and even adults become delicious treats for predators while native plant life and habitats are decimated by grazing pests such as goats. SMALL ACTS, BIG RESULTS Over the last year, Wakatipu basin residents have worked to humanely trap predators in their backyards and nearby tracks to give the native birdlife a chance to revive. These individual conservation efforts have collectively managed more than 500 traps and prevented more than 3,000 possums, rats, stoats and other mustelids from predating on bird eggs, chicks and other natives. This spring, these community environmental groups unified as one voice of conservation under the Wakatipu Wildlife Trust WWTa charitable trust with the goal of creating a predator-free paradise around the Wakatipu basin for native species to flourish. The Trust made its public debut at Sustainable Queenstown’s 38
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Community Eco-Fair in October - a great opportunity for changemakers to come together. HOW TO HELP If you dream of the day the cacophony of birdsong returns to the Wakatipu, join us at the Wakatipu Wildlife Trust Launch Night: 5.30pm, Thursday, Nov 23rd, Memorial Centre. Come for an evening of activation, including talks by conservation experts, meet and greet with community environmental groups, trapping workshops and light refreshments. Open to all. CAN’T MAKE IT? Say hello and donate to the Wakatipu Wildlife Trust at wakatipuwildlifetrust.org.nz
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HorrorScopes
Did You Know? • Human saliva has a boiling point 3 times that of water. • Billy goats urinate on their own heads to smell more attractive to females.
ARIES - The trick to really enjoying someone’s company is to not spend a lot of time with them. TAURUS - The 80s were great because we didn’t have to look at your selfies. GEMINI - Couples are the worst, followed closely by single people. CANCER - Your way sounds very safe and rational. Let’s do it my way. LEO - What number SPF blocks people?
• Heart attacks are more likely to happen on a Monday. • A toaster uses almost half as much energy as a full sized oven. • Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over a million descendants. • The Titanic was the first ship to use the SOS signal. • An arctophile is a person who collects or is very fond of teddies. • It snowed in the Sahara Desert for 30 minutes on 18th February, 1979. • Some frogs can pull their eyes into their throat to help push food down.
VIRGO - You’re so hipster, even you’ve never heard of your favourite band.
I’m for whatever gets you through the night. Frank Sinatra
LIBRA - When you administer mouthto-mouth resuscitation at a public beach, first make sure that the victim is not just sleeping. SCORPIO - You’re still here, you’re just not all there. SAGITTARIUS - Only fossils should have their minds set in stone. CAPRICORN - Have you tried binge-dieting between meals? AQUARIUS - Always be yourself. Unless you can be quiet, then be that. PISCES - People tend to leave you alone after they’ve seen you eat mashed potatoes out of your coat pocket. 40
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WHAT’SONNOVEMBER WED 1 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Saturdays - Drink and food specials, a little more than LOCO!
LOCO CANTINA :: Acoustic Wednesday POG MAHONE’S :: John Healy 8.30pm WORLD BAR :: Mr Salmon 10pm WAKATIPU YOUTH - Reverb Sound Kitchen, 6-9 SILKWORM, Zephyr, 11pm
THU 2 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Roni Size, 10pm, tickets at eventfinda.co.nz POG MAHONE’S :: Midnight Express from 8.30pm WORLD BAR :: DJ Tessa 10pm YONDER :: DJ Dolittle 9pm RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DUNEDIN STUDY, 7-9PM, HILTON HOTEL, $5 DOOR sales only, register at connect@catalystnz.org FREEFALL DUO, Ballarat, 9.30pm
SUN 5 NOVEMBER
SHERWOOD :: Jewellery Workshop: ‘The Ring Maker’ by Jessica Winchcombe, $135 pp. Pre-registration essential experiences@sherwoodqueenstown.nz WORLD BAR :: Danny Acoustic 4pm // DJ Mad 10pm THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR, 9am-5pm, Queenstown Primary School POL & FI, Public, 2-5pm POL & CHAD, Little Blackwood, 8pm
FRI 3 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Loco Fiesta POG MAHONE’S :: Hair of the Dog from 8.30pm WORLD BAR :: John Acoustic 7pm // DJ Dolittle 10pm FREEFALL BAND, Ballarat, 10.30pm
MON 6 NOVEMBER
SAT 4 NOVEMBER
CYCLE HIGHER :: Ladies Only Bike Maintenance & Mechanic Sessions, 6.30-8pm, free. Limited spaces, to confirm ph. 442.4559 or eventfinda. co.nz/2017/tea-tools-training-ladiesonly/queenstown LOCO CANTINA :: Mad Mexican Monday SHERWOOD :: Delaney Davidson presents: His Magic Lightbox Tour Music and Film, tickets utr.co.nz WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 10pm CEROC DANCING, 7pm Intermediate Class, 8.15pm Beginners Class followed by social dancing, St Peter’s Church, $135 for 10 classes POL & CHAD, Ballarat, 9.30pm
POG MAHONE’S :: Dan Browne from 8.30pm SKYLINE :: Queenstown Diwali Night, 6-11.30PM, Adults $60, Chldren $35 WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 10pm CREATIVE QTN ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Earnslaw Park, 9.30am-3.30pm REMARKABLES MARKET, The Red Barn, Remarkables Park, 9am-2pm ARROWTOWN TROLLEY RACE, 10am-5pm, Butlers Green, info at arrowtownpreschool.co.nz THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR, 9am-5pm, Queenstown Primary School CANCER - WHERE WE’RE AT, free public lecture, 6.30-8pm, Remarkables Primary School, info@cansoc.org.nz FREEFALL TRIO, Pig & Whistle, 9pm 42
NO NONSENSE. JUST GOOD TIMES
TUE 7 NOVEMBER
WORLD BAR :: John Acoustic 7pm // DJ Dolittle 10pM GNOMES AND GARDENS, 6.30pm, Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, adult $12, Child $7, eventfinda.co.nz
LOCO CANTINA :: Hola Senorita Ladies’ Night POG MAHONE’S :: Dan Browne 8.30pm WORLD BAR :: Mitch E.P 10pm MELBOURNE CUP, 12pm, SkyCity, R20
SAT 11 NOVEMBER
POG MAHONE’S :: Hair of the Dog from 8.30pm QTN EVENTS CENTRE :: Mama Mia!, 2pm and 8pm, tickets at eventfinda.co.nz WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 10pm CREATIVE QUEENSTOWN ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Earnslaw Park, 9.30am-3.30pm REMARKABLES MARKET, The Red Barn, Remarkables Park, 9am-2pm GNOMES AND GARDENS, 6.30pm, Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, adult $12, Child $7, eventfinda.co.nz
LOCO CANTINA :: Tuesdays -
Hola Senorita Ladies’ Night
SUN 12 NOVEMBER
POG MAHONE’S :: Robert Glenn 8.30pm SHERWOOD :: Workshop: Traditional Plant Medicine by Skye MacFarlane, Artemis, $45 pp. Pre-registration experiences@sherwoodqueenstown.nz WORLD BAR :: Danny Acoustic 4pm // DJ Mad 10pm QUEENSTOWN BAY BEACH CLEAN, 10am-1pm, Memorial Arch, Marine Parade POL & CHAD, Little Blackwood, 8pm
WED 8 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Acoustic Wednesday POG MAHONE’S :: John Healy from 8.30pm QTN EVENTS CENTRE :: Mama Mia!, 8-10.30pm, tickets at eventfinda.co.nz WORLD BAR :: Mr Salmon 10pm WAKATIPU YOUTH - Reverb Sound Kitchen, 6-9 FREEFALL DUO, Ballarat, 9.30pm
THU 9 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Hori Bungy POG MAHONE’S :: Dan Browne 8.30pm QTN EVENTS CENTRE :: Mama Mia!, 8-10.30pm, tickets at eventfinda.co.nz WORLD BAR :: Reel Rock Premier 8pm // DJ Tessa 10pm YONDER :: DJ Dolittle 9pm
MON 13 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Mad Mexican Monday WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 10pm CEROC DANCING, 7pm Intermediate Class, 8.15pm Beginners Class then social dancing, St Peter’s Church, $135 for 10 classes POL & CHAD, Ballarat, 9.30pm
FRI 10 NOVEMBER
TUE 14 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Loco Fiesta POG MAHONE’S :: Danny Atkinson 8.30pm QTN EVENTS CENTRE :: Mama Mia!, 8-10.30pm, tickets at eventfinda.co.nz
LOCO CANTINA :: Hola Senorita Ladies’ Night POG MAHONE’S :: Dan Browne 8.30pm WORLD BAR :: Mitch E.P 10pm
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WHAT’SONNOVEMBER WED 15 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Acoustic Wednesday POG MAHONE’S :: John Healy 8.30pm QTN EVENTS CENTRE :: Waste Free Parenting Workshop - With Kate Meads, 6-8.30pm, $25, eventfinda .co.nz SHERWOOD :: Greg Johnson and Mel Parsons, tickets eventfinda.co.nz WORLD BAR :: Mr Salmon 10pm WAKATIPU YOUTH - Reverb Sound Kitchen, 6-9 SILKWORM, Zephyr, 11pm
THU 16 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Hori Bungy POG MAHONE’S :: Midnight Express from 8.30pm WORLD BAR :: DJ Tessa 10pm YONDER :: DJ Dolittle and The Doctors 9pm
FRI 17 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Loco Fiesta POG MAHONE’S :: Charlie Gibson 8.30pm WORLD BAR :: The Killer Seas 10pm FREEFALL BAND, Ballarat, 10.30pm
Never put a sock in a toaster. Eddie Izzard
SAT 18 NOVEMBER
POG MAHONE’S :: Hair of the Dog 8.30pm QTN MEMORIAL CENTRE :: Queenstown International Marathon, 6am-12am WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 10pm YONDER :: Dillastrate (Chch) 10pm CREATIVE QUEENSTOWN ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Earnslaw Park, 9.30am-3.30pm REMARKABLES MARKET, The Red Barn, Remarkables Park, 9am-2pm WEST AFRICAN TRADITIONAL DRUMMING AND DANCE WORKSHOP, 12-4pm, St Peter’s Church, $30, eventfinda .co.nz
SUN 19 NOVEMBER
WORLD BAR :: Danny Acoustic 4pm // DJ Mad 10pm ARROWTOWN BOUTIQUE CHRISTMAS MARKET DAY, 10am-4pm, Arrowtown Atheneaum Hall POL & FI, Public, 2-5pm POL & CHAD, Little Blackwood, 8pm
MON 20 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Mad Mexican Monday WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 10pm CEROC DANCING, 7pm Intermediate Class, 8.15pm Beginners Class followed by social dancing, St Peter’s Church, $135 for 10 classes
TUE 21 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Hola Senorita Ladies’ Night POG MAHONE’S :: Dan Browne live 8.30pm WORLD BAR :: Mitch E.P 10pm
WED 22 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Acoustic Wednesday POG MAHONE’S :: John Healy live from 8.30pm QTN MEMORIAL CENTRE :: Ferio Saxophone Quartet, 7pm-12am, tickets eventfinda.co.nz WORLD BAR :: Mr Salmon 10pm WAKATIPU YOUTH - Reverb Sound Kitchen, 6-9 POL & FI, Ballarat 9:30pm
THU 23 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Hori Bungy POG MAHONE’S :: Dan Browne live from 8.30pm SHERWOOD :: Graeme James: Wish You Well Tour, tickets eventfinda.co.nz WORLD BAR :: DJ Tessa 10pm YONDER :: DJ Dolittle 9pm QTN MEMORIAL CENTRE Wakatipu Wildlife Trust Launch 5.30pm
FRI 24 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Loco Fiesta POG MAHONE’S :: Hair of the Dog from 8.30pm SHERWOOD :: Wellbeing Workshop Series: Quantum Theory and Unicorns by Michelle Moynes, registration eventbrite.co.nz WORLD BAR :: John Acoustic 7pm // DJ Dolittle 10pm YONDER :: Pistol Knights 10pm 44
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SAT 25 NOVEMBER
POG MAHONE’S :: Victory Beyond a Cheetah from 8.30pm QTN EVENTS CENTRE :: Thriller 2017, 7-11.30pm, eventfinda.co.nz WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 10pm CREATIVE QUEENSTOWN ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET, Earnslaw Park, 9.30am-3.30pm REMARKABLES MARKET, The Red Barn, Remarkables Park, 9am-2pm CORONET PEAK HILLCLIMB MOTORSPORT EVENT, 10am-5pm, Coronet Peak Road
SUN 26 NOVEMBER
TUE 28 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Hola Senorita Ladies’ Night POG MAHONE’S :: Dan Browne live 8.30pm WORLD BAR :: Mitch E.P 10pm
WED 29 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Acoustic Wednesday POG MAHONE’S :: John Healy live from 8.30pm WORLD BAR :: Mr Salmon 10pm WAKATIPU YOUTH - Reverb Sound Kitchen, 6-9 SILKWORM, Zephyr, 11pm
THU 30 NOVEMBER
POG MAHONE’S :: Robert Glenn from 8.30pm WORLD BAR :: Danny Acoustic 4pm // DJ Mad 10pm
LOCO CANTINA :: Hori Bungy POG MAHONE’S :: Midnight Express from 8.30pm SHERWOOD :: Sherwood Songwriter Society THE GRILLE BY EICHARDT’S :: Fashion for A Cure, 6.30pm-12am, $150, tickets ph. 0800 227 828. All proceeds towards finding a cure for breast cancer WORLD BAR :: DJ Tessa 10pm YONDER :: DJ Dolittle 9pm
MON 27 NOVEMBER
LOCO CANTINA :: Mad Mexican Monday WORLD BAR :: Stubacca 10pm CEROC DANCING, 7pm Intermediate Class, 8.15pm Beginners Class followed by social dancing, St Peter’s Church, $135 for 10 classes
WTF...
Belly button bugs
Your belly button bacteria can then help predict which diseases you might get and, if you do get one, how easily you may fight it off.
The belly button contains hundreds of bacterial species as that area is rarely well-washed and is a cosy place for these bacteria to settle. Scientists can take a swab and quickly build up a profile for the sort of bacteria to which you’ve been exposed. As they build up profiles from many people, it becomes possible to tell the difference between good and bad bacteria. 45
WHAT’SON WANAKA WED 1 NOVEMBER
FRI 24 NOVEMBER
SACRED SEXUALITY FUNDAMENTALS, 7.45pm, Yoga Ground, 37 Reece Crescent, $15, eventfinda.co.nz HOME BUILDING INFORMATION EVENING, 6-7pm, Wanaka Hotel, 71 Ardmore St, free
GRAEME JAMES WISH YOU WELL TOUR, 10pm-12.30am, Gin and Raspberry Boutique Bar, $15, eventfinda.co.nz
SAT 25 NOVEMBER
CEILIDH DANCE WANAKA, 6-10pm, Rippon Hall, $25 tickets from Cinema Paradiso, Rippon Hall and Cork or $30 on the door - all proceeds to local charities!
SAT 4 NOVEMBER
ALTHERM NZ JET SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP - ROUND 1, 10.30am6pm, Oxbow Adventure Aquatrack, Luggate AN EVENING WITH BEVAN GARDINER, 7.30-10pm, Lake Wanaka Centre, $45 from eventfinda.co.nz
SUN 26 NOVEMBER
LET’S GET QUIZZICAL, Mint Bar, 6pm
WED 29 NOVEMBER
SUN 5 NOVEMBER
SACRED SEXUALITY FUNDAMENTALS, 7.45pm, Yoga Ground, 37 Reece Crescent, $15, eventfinda.co.nz
LET’S GET QUIZZICAL, Mint Bar, 6pm
SAT 11 NOVEMBER
THU 30 NOVEMBER
THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR, 9am-5pm, Wanaka Recreational Reserve
WANAKA ARTISAN MARKET, 3-6pm, Bullock Creek Reserve
SUN 12 NOVEMBER
THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR, 9am-5pm, Wanaka Recreational Reserve LET’S GET QUIZZICAL, Mint Bar, 6pm
THU 16 NOVEMBER
WASTE FREE PARENTING WORKSHOP - WITH KATE MEADS, 6-8.30pm, Lake Wanaka Centre, $25, eventfinda.co.nz
Tell us the score
SUN 19 NOVEMBER
SHOW ME SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL - THE SAMPLER, 5.30-7pm, Ruby’s Cinema and Bar, tickets ph. 443 6901 LET’S GET QUIZZICAL, Mint Bar, 6pm
CALLING ALL ARTISTS, EVENT MANAGERS AND MUSICIANS: IF YOU’VE GOT A GIG WORTH SHOUTING ABOUT, LET US KNOW AND WE’LL DO OUR BEST TO WORK IT INTO THE CALENDAR... kirsten@thesourceonline.com
MON 20 NOVEMBER
FERIO SAXOPHONE QUARTET, 7.30-9pm, Lake Wanaka Centre, $35, eventfinda.co.nz
THU 23 NOVEMBER
WANAKA ARTISAN MARKET, 3-6pm, Bullock Creek Reserve
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COCKTAIL HAPPY HOUR 10 -11PM DAILY
Not just your local coffee spot. 14 Church St.