your local event guide & directory 20 August – 2 September 2015
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• Plumbing, Gas Fitting • Drainlaying • Electrical & Heat Pumps • Heating & Ventilation • Approved Fire Sprinklers
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Arrowtown Autumn Festival Incorporated Society Wednesday 26 August 2015
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about ‘shaping our future’ On its website, Shaping Our Future is described as ‘a process designed to create a great future for our district. It aims to bring together community, commerce and council around a shared vision. It is supported by council but driven by the community.’ Shaping Our Future was initiated by the Centre for Sustainable Practice. There have already been forums discussing district-wide issues including energy, the economy, events, innovation, tourism, transport and conservation. In April Glenorchy had a local forum like the one planned for Arrowtown.
help shape arrowtown The Shaping Our Future organisation has issued an invitation to local residents and workers to create a plan for the Arrowtown community. Shaping Our Future executive Anita Golden hopes that in two public forums the community will come together to talk about the context of current issues and consider the effects and opportunities of a growing population. The aim is to develop a long-term vision for Arrowtown as well as identify issues that need to be addressed in the short- to mid-term. ‘Residents need to ask themselves, how will Arrowtown look in 2060?,’ says Anita. ‘How do we, the community, want it to look? What do we have to do to get there?’ The forums will be ‘world café’ style with groups working together around tables. They will be inclusive of all ages and interests and will seek consensus as far as possible. And it’s not all talk, Anita says. ‘We will be asking for volunteers to form a task force to expand and carry forward the ideas raised at the forum.’ The Shaping Our Future Arrowtown Community Visioning Forums will be held on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 August 2015 at 6 pm in the Athenaeum Hall. The format will be the same for both evenings so you only need to attend one night. RSVP executive@shapingourfuture.org.nz or phone Anita on 021 222 1231. You can find out more about the organisation at shapingourfuture. org.nz.
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councillor comment Councillor Scott Stevens offers this update on Arrowtown goings-on: Today, we are reaping the benefits of the work of previous Arrowtown residents with foresight. In 1994 and 2003 this community ran a series of visioning forums that have been the backbone of planning for the Arrowtown we live, work and play in today. Now it is this generation’s turn to contribute. On behalf of independent facilitators Shaping Our Future, I invite you to take part in creating a long-term vision for the Arrowtown community by attending one of the forums outlined on page 3. This is a golden opportunity to discuss and prioritise the things most important to us. It is vital a good cross-section of our community attends and helps shape the future of this unique village. Do not miss your chance to be part of the process.
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pump track news Over the past few months Vicky Jenkins of Arrow Bikes has been working slowly but surely towards getting a pump track built in the centre of Arrowtown. ‘The main purpose will be to teach children how to ride their bikes and develop skills in a safe and friendly environment,’ she says, ‘It will be a fantastic community resource that will fit in perfectly with the current network of cycle trails and complement the skate park.’ Well the project is now set to get off the drawing board and onto the ground. After identifying a suitable site between the main Ramshaw Lane car park and the skate park, Vicky got the Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association, Village Association and Primary School on board. She’s had numerous meetings with Council and now has their support as well. The next step is funding. ‘We’re applying to various community trusts for financial assistance and this is looking really positive,’ Vicky says. ‘But we also need to raise some funds ourselves, so we are approaching local businesses and interested parties for sponsorship.’ She says that if anyone is keen to learn more about sponsorship, they shouldn’t hesitate to get in touch REPAIRS | SERVICING with her. ‘As long as we can raise SALES | RENTAL BIKES enough funds, we should be able to Arrowtown’s local bike shop get the pump track built and ready for use before summer.’ Mon to Fri: 9 am – 6 pm You can contact Vicky at Arrow Sat: 9 am – 2 pm Bikes, 4/9 Bush Creek, Arrowtown. 4/9 Bush Creek, Arrowtown Phone 409 8140. Email info@ 03 409 8140 arrowbikes.co.nz. 5
classifieds Avon Beauty Products – for a free brochure, txt Gill on 027 318 3114 or email gill.jase@gmail.com Physiotherapy in Arrowtown – Looking after the locals – Queenstown Physiotherapy now has three clinics a week at the Arrowtown Medical Centre. Anna is ready to help get you back out there. Call 03 441 0580 to make your appointment. garage sale Sat & Sun 22/23 August at 9 am Cornwall St. Giant Garage Sale – Kids Toys and clothes. Tools and bloke stuff. Wrought iron and old blacksmith bits and pieces. Heaps and heaps of good quality clothes/shoes just $1 each for nearly everything. Kitchen items.
real estate flatmate Double room for single person for rent, no smokers or pets please. $200 pw includes unlimited wifi, power and all cleaning essentials - call or text 022 041 0474 Female housemate wanted to share cottage with female owner. 5min drive from Arrowtown, $150 per week incl most bills. Ph 027 688 6670 evenings. Room to rent – $200 per week single, $250 per couple. Warm sunny house with heat pump. Includes wifi and firewood. Shares in power. 021 161 8080 to let Short term rental – 3 bedroom family home plus sleep out available mid Sept-mid Oct 021 0455 070
situations vacant New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty require an experienced administrator to work 40 hours per week for a fixed term of 5 months, to cover maternity leave, based in our Arrowtown office. This busy position will deal with many aspects of real estate listing and sales processes. Typical tasks will involve greeting clients, answering calls, compiling property information, 6
preparing Licensees documents and booking advertising. You will need – Fluent and clear communication skills. 2+ years’ experience in a similar Administrative Role. Strong computer skills and a thorough knowledge of Microsoft software. Resilience, flexibility and strong attention to detail. Applicants must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident. If you have the skills we are looking for please submit a current CV and covering letter to nz.hr@sothebysrealty.com Applications Close Friday 28 August 2015 Gardener and general yard work available part time in Arrowtown over Spring and Summer. Please email expressions of interest to dudleyscottage@gmail.com Arrowtown Holiday Park – Housekeeping/ Reception positions available. Training will be given to the right candidates. Weekends and afternoon shifts in reception. Must be available for a minimum of 8 months. Email: info@arrowtownholidaypark.co.nz FREE to place classifieds, email details to: thelooparrowtown@gmail.com
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LUNCHEON AND SCULPTURE TOUR AT THE HILLS Very limited numbers – $75pp includes 2 course lunch, golf cart tour of the sculptures and a sculpture book to take home.
17–20 September 2015 Over 50 Workshops, Talks, Tours and a Show there is something for everyone. BOOK NOW to avoid missing out. www.arrowevents.co.nz Be part of the Theatre! REMARKABLE THEATRE’S 24 HOUR SHOW Here is a workshop that takes planning and creating a show to a whole new level! Starting Friday night with a briefing, then Saturday morning creating everything from the script to costumes ready to put on a show that evening! Only $50 for the full day workshop. Tickets to show only $15. Sign up today at www.arrowevents.co.nz
SPRING ARTS MARKET Sunday 20 September from 9.30 am at the Arrowtown Hall and Buckingham Green. A variety of stalls showcasing local Arts and Crafts. Book your stall now email julie@arrowevents.co.nz $30 per site. Limited Numbers. POSTMASTERS DINNER Friday 18 September 6 pm. For participating tutors and artists to meet in this relaxed setting with beautiful food. Book online at www.arrowevents.co.nz BOOSTED–ARTS FOUNDATION FUNDING PLATFORM We can get additional funding via donations made by patrons wishing to support our brand new Arts Festival. Please take a moment to have a look and help us support local upcoming artists and provide an opportunity for people to learn new skills. Go to www.arrowevents.co.nz or search www.Boosted.org.nz for the Arrowtown Spring Arts Festival. Any donation helps!
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Contrary to rumours around town the 12-hectare development would not be next to the Arrowtown boundary. It would be located about 2.5 km up McDonnell Rd, in the paddock where the airstrip currently is, next to the Hills driving range. There would be 98 villas, 46 apartments and a 60-bed aged-care facility, as well as a restaurant, cafĂŠ, swimming pool, gym, bowling green and library. Spokesman Richard Anderson says that the business model for the village has not yet been confirmed, but more information may be available in public meetings to be held within the next couple of months ahead of the resource consent application. Details will be published in the loop arrowtown when they become available.
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upcoming events
august – november
august
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Arrowtown Autumn Festival AGM
Community Rooms Centennial Ave 7.30 pm
Shaping our Future
Athenaeum Hall
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All welcome
6 pm
Arrowtown Community Visioning Forum
www.shapingourfuture.org.nz
september
9–12
Remarkable Theatre and The Hits present
A Murder Is Announced
17–20
Arrowtown Spring Arts Festival
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Arrowtown Spring Arts Market Day
Over 50 different workshops
Athenaeum Hall
7.30 pm, Matinee 2 pm Saturday Tickets $35
Arrowtown
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Athenaeum Hall
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Arrowtown Trolley Derby
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Fundraiser for the Arrowtown Preschool
from 10 am www.arrowtownpreschool.co.nz
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TODDLERS DANCE CLASS
10:30 am Wednesdays – Community Rooms Beginner classes in Arrowtown for Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hiphop For more info call Louise on 021 062 2939 www.danceworksqueenstown.co.nz
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your flop-free recipe old-fashioned steamed treacle sponge
100 g butter 100 g caster sugar 2 eggs, beaten 150 g flour 10 g baking powder 2 tsp milk 200 g golden syrup
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Slowly add beaten eggs, mixing vigorously. Sieve flour and baking powder together and fold in, then add milk. Grease a standard pie dish or a Pyrex pudding bowl and pour golden syrup over base of dish and spoon in mix and spread out. Cover dish with a circle of greaseproof paper then lock down with foil folded over the edge. Place dish in tray of water and bake at 150°C till cooked (about 30–40 minutes). Best served with lashings of custard.
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business directory accountants Mike Wallace–Management Services (Qt) Ltd www.mgtservicesqt.co.nz 22 Advance Terrace 03 409 8374 bars/cafés/resturants Arrowtown Bakery 1 Ballarat Arcade Buckingham St 03 442 1587 Bonjour 25 Ramshaw St 03 409 8946 Gibbston Tavern Rapid 8, Coal Pit Rd Gibbston Valley Highway 03 409 0508 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 bikes Arrow Bikes 4/9 Bush Creek Rd 03 409 8140 child care ABC Arrowtown Montessori 16 Wiltshire St 03 442 0032 Around the Clock Babysitting Norfolk St 03 442 0409 events Arrow Events julie@arrowevents.co.nz 16 Cornwall St 027 633 1252 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty Natural Healing Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Light Colour Therapy 28 Hood Crescent 03 746 7130 Oddfellows Beauty Therapy & Massage 57 Buckingham St 03 442 0020 lawyers Simon Stamers-Smith 62 Adamson Dr, Arrowtown 03 441 2424
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plumbers Bob Dennison Plumbing Limited PO Box 191, Arrowtown 027 442 1051 pbs-Plumbers and Building Services Ltd 4 Bush Creek Rd 03 442 0117 Streamline Plumbing Ltd streamlineltdnz@gmail.com 7 Jenkins Place 021 774 481 real estate Sotheby’s International Realty 48 Buckingham St 027 334 9292 retail The Gold Nugget 43 Buckingham St 03 442 1877 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 The Stitching Post 25 Buckingham St 03 442 0448
community services in an emergency phone........................... 111 Arrowtown Primary School 9 Chalmers Place 03 442 1854 Arrowtown Surgery/Doctors Berkshire St 03 442 1215 Community Policing Centre 57 Buckingham St 03 442 1274 Fire Brigade http://www.facebook.com/Arrowtownfire 2 Hertford St 03 442 1740 Justice of the Peace Russell Heckler 03 442 0204 Tracey MacLaren 03 442 1347 Monika Fry 027 616 7236 Library 58 Buckingham St 03 442 1607 Museum/Gallery/Information Centre 49 Buckingham St 03 442 1824 Plunket 20 Cardigan St 0800 933 922
Post Office 52 Buckingham St 03 442 1885 Wasp Man free wasp nest extermination Russell Heckler 03 442 0204
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local club notices Arrow Line Dance Club 021 0284 0681 Beginner–intermediate levels. Weds 12.30–2.30 pm $5 at the Arrowtown Hall. Arrowtown Bowling Club 03 442 1905 New Members Welcome – coaching available. Ladies Day Wednesday – more info Irene at 442 0338 Arrowtown Business Women’s Group Any and all local business women are welcome to register. Meeting every 3rd Wednesday at various places around Arrowtown. It is free to join but each event may have a charge to cover costs. Email Hayley Delport or Julie Hughes on arrowtownbusinesswomen@gmail.com Arrowtown Entertainers Come and join the Arrowtown Entertainers. We are a group of people of varying ages who love putting on musical shows. Our main production is during the Autumn Festival and sometimes we put on a second show in the Spring. Don’t be shy, we are a friendly bunch whose aim is to entertain people and enjoy ourselves at the same time. Contact Wink Gillespie at winkg55@gmail.com or 03 409 8467 Arrowtown Golf Club 03 442 1719 Club days–every Wednesday & Saturdays (men) Thursdays (ladies). Phone the golf shop for more info. Arrowtown Tennis Club Fran–03 442 0774 Senior club nights every Tuesday from 6 pm onwards. Arrowtown Village Association Join the Arrowtown Village Association, the voice of Arrowtown. We work to protect and enhance the unique character of our town. Visit arrowtownvillage.co.nz to learn more. ArrowYoga 022 105 8360 Affordable yoga classes in the Community Hall (next to tennis court). All levels welcome. For class schedule call Nina, email arrowyoga@gmail.com, or check out our FB page ArrowYoga.
Art Group Meets once a month on a Friday in the St John’s Church hall. All levels from beginners to advanced. We are a friendly bunch of women who enjoy the arts and have materials so that you can come and have a go before needing to invest in anything. Small charge for rooms usually $10. Phone Barbara 021 0264 8010 or Eileen 442 1912 / 027 248 6513 Dorothy Browns Bookclub 03 442 1964 Meet the first Wednesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome. Lakes District Celtic Society 03 409 8783 Meeting 1st Wednesday in every month at the Fork & Tap from 6 pm. Membership costs just $10 a year, or $15 for a whole family. LCF fun languages 03 442 0075 For children from 2 to 12 years old. Fun French lessons for preschool children and in school and after school for primary school. We do adult lessons too, in group or privately. Email nathalie@lcfclubs.co.nz or visit our website www.lcfclubs.co.nz Little Yogis 027 866 7681 Children’s yoga for ages 2–18 check out Little Yogis Facebook page – Contact Niki littleyogisqt@gmail. com or call for more information. Plunket 0800 933 922 Every Monday – Little Fingers Art/Craft playgroup 10 am–12 noon. Every Friday 10 am–12 noon Toddler Activities. Playgroup charge gold coin. For more info phone Lillie 021 027 91001 all welcome. Queenstown Film Society World cinema, documentaries, classic film. Tuesdays 8.30 pm 21 April – 15 September at Dorothy Browns. www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz Remarkable Kids 03 442 0785 Celebrating differences, supporting challenges Meeting for parents and professionals to be held on Monday 27 July at St. Margaret’s Church Hall in Frankton, 7:30-9:30pm. Come along and discuss ideas for managing tricky behaviour. Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785 Arrowtown Hall, 3rd Sunday each month at 7.30pm All welcome. Cost Free. Contact Reg McTaggart at r.j.mctaggart@xtra.co.nz Small Seeds – parent and toddler music group St Paul’s Cottage next to St Paul’s Anglican Church. Every Thursday morning in term time, 9:30 to 10:30. Half an hour of music with instruments and a short Bible story, then coffee/chat/play time. Free/Donation. Taoist Tai Chi Mon 6.30–8 pm at Athenaeum Hall. Contact Barbara 03 442 1133 or Doug 03 441 3083 for more info.
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