Edition 088 by The Loop Arrowtown

your local event guide & directory 21 January â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 February 2016

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total fire ban

Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade CFO Murray Forward is reminding locals and visitors that the district is still in a prohibited fire season despite the recent wet weather. ‘A bit of rain doesn’t eliminate the risk of fire as the vegetation will dry out soon enough,’ he says. The fire ban entirely prohibits fires in the open, except gas barbecues and gas stoves. That includes fireworks, campfires, charcoal barbecues and braziers, even outdoor pizza ovens or garden fires in permanent surrounds. Murray is also keen to reiterate that smoke alarms save lives. In New Zealand this year there have already been two fires in which someone died because they didn’t have working smoke alarms in their home. Don’t let the next one be you – install long-life photoelectric smoke alarms now.

rickshaw run revisited Arrowtown hair stylist Stacy Mctaggart knows anything can happen at work. One minute you’re giving a regular customer a trim, the next you’ve signed up to 12 days of hair-raising rickshaw racing in India. You may recall our coverage last year of Lisa and Ed Guy’s efforts at the Rickshaw Run. ‘Ed was telling me about it when I was cutting his hair,’ says Stacy. She was inspired, and shared that inspiration with former flatmate Jendi Paterson. ‘Jendi was about 6 weeks after breaking her leg, was bored and crippled, and it sounded like an adventure.’ And what have they got themselves into? In April they’ll join 70 or 80 teams from all over the world and will have 12 days to cover more than 2500 km from Jaisalmer to Shillong in a rickshaw, dodging buses, bandits, cows, sand storms and rain storms. Stacy is going because she wants to see India, Jendi is in it to win it, but both are committed to raising funds for charity. They are paying their own way, so 100% of money donated will go to worthy causes. They’ve raised $1000 for a Cool Earth project to save 14.3 acres of forest for the Awajun people of Peru, and are now raising money for Rehabilitation & Disabilities Services, a Queenstown non-profit that supports people affected by disability, injury and illness. If you’d like to donate, Stacy and Jendi have a fundraising page (givealittle.co.nz/cause/ rdsqueenstown). They are also planning a quiz night for early March. You can keep up with their exploits on the Jendi & Stacy Rickshaw Run – Team Arrowtown facebook page. 3

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happy endings American hitch-hikers Ian Siadak and Kate Howland thought they’d lost all their travel photos when they left their camera on the back seat of a stranger’s car. But thanks to the efforts of a chain of locals they were wrong. ‘A lovely couple gave us a short ride from Lake Hawea to Albert Town,’ says Ian. ‘We watched them speed off only to realise we’d left our camera behind.’ All they knew was that the couple was from Arrowtown and they drove a black hatchback. Not a lot to go on. Wanaka locals suggested some Facebook pages to post on, and Ian and Kate came to Arrowtown to put notices up with the help of the visitor centre and post office. ‘We did all we could and were just waiting with fingers crossed.’ Meanwhile, Arrowtown’s Sue and Geoffrey Carter had found the camera in the back of their car but had no way of returning it. At LazyDog café Sue told staff member Kelly the story. Kelly had some good ideas for how to get Open every day for the camera back to its owners, so Sue left it with her. Sue also contacted the holiday park in Wanaka and someone there who saw one of the Lost from 8 am Camera pleas passed Sue’s number on to Ian and Kate. ‘We Our carefully crafted menu, called Sue,’ Ian says, ‘and she told our friendly service and us about Kelly. To our surprise, a cozy atmosphere brings Kelly told us the camera was in the best of France to your Wanaka at her parents’ house. We dining experience. just walked over from the lakefront and were reunited with it!’ Ian says that lots of good people and good vibes went into getting the camera back. ‘We don’t think 25 Ramshaw Lane this would ever happen in the US. 03 409 8946 Thank you to the local community! www.bonjour-arrowtown.com You saved our trip!’

Breakfast & Lunch

classifieds

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Avon – For the latest Avon brochure contact Gill Crooks 021 942 350 or billandgill@vodafone.co.nz 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 Do You Need A Babysitter? I am a 14 year old high school student who is looking for some work. I can babysit or child mind and I’m available school holidays, weekends and evenings. I have completed a level 1 first aid course and I love kids. If interested call Nina on 027 227 3796 for sale Quax Mountain Unicycle, 24” wheel with two tyres. $450 firm. 022 3172914 Basketball AND1 boots, Red, worn 6 times indoors, size US11, UK 10, $70 022 3172914

Arrow Thai Food – Wait staff wanted. Experience preferred and commitment required through to end of April. Please call in with your CV or email jch@orcon.net.nz Arrowtown Hair Company – SENIOR STYLIST with at least 10 years experience, for our ever growing clientele. With great rates of pay to work along side a great team. Have to be confident in all aspects of hairdressing and able to work alone at times as well as in a team. Submit your C.V. to Arrowtown Hair Co or telephone Nikki on 021 110 1414. LaRumbla – CHEF DE PARTIE – Full time position. Minimum 2 years experience. Enjoy working in a busy environment. Great opportunity to learn with a professional team KITCHEN HAND – Full time position. General duties include washing dishes, cleaning, food preparation and presentation, having a laugh. Great place to learn. The above positions require your own transport to Arrowtown. Email CVS to pj@peoplelikeus.co.nz 021 286 8885 Oddfellows Beauty Lodge – requires a salon manager. Must have a minimum 5 years Beauty and Massage/Salon experience and be able to lead a team independently as well as having administration skills. Full time position available now. Send CV and cover email to spa@oddfellowslodge.co.nz Postmasters – FRONT OF HOUSE Full time positions available with immediate starts! Experienced Front of House superstar with a passion for great customer service and an ability to work well under pressure. Kitchen hand with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. A valid work visa and own transport are essential. Contact Maria at postmasters.residence@xtra.co.nz Slow Cuts – CHEF Wanted for busy Arrowtown Eatery. Minimum 1 years cooking experience. Flexible hours, great rates of pay. FRONT OF HOUSE – Energetic, fun, motivated people are required, minimum of

real estate flatmate Room available in Arrowtown to share with 3 others. For a single $175 a week incl sky and internet, single preferred but would consider a couple. Call/text 022 098 6022 to let 3 bedrooms – Arrowtown, $650pw. Old & quirky Arrowtown house 50m from Main Street. Suitable for thos requiring somewhere allowing pets and smokers. OSP and outdoor space. Available immediately, 12 or 24 month lease available. Text 021 656 984 with your info 20 Inverness Cres, large modern 4 bedroom home, 2 bathrooms, lovely sunny section available 15 February $680pw furnished, double garage. 021 161 0981 wanted Builder wants 2-3 bedroom house to rent. Semi-rural, rural, Arrowtown area or in Arrowtown. Anything considered. 027 308 6245 6

1 years experience in hospitality. Passion for food and service. Day/Evening shifts available. Minimum 6 months commitment required Current visa required. Both positions require your own transport to Arrowtown/. Email CVS to pj@peoplelikeus.co.nz 021 286 8885 Taste by Gibbston Valley – CHEF/COOK Cooking must be your passion, not just a job. We have a great opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Chef/Cook to join the Gibbston Valley team based in Arrowtown. As a cafe chef you will take ownership of all aspects of service ensuring consistency and quality whilst assisting with menu creation and development. You must have experience as a Cafe Chef/Cook, have a passionate and confi dent approach to work, be well presented and able to remain calm under pressure. A competitive salary based on experience and qualifi cations; site based benefits; and company discounts. Fantastic work life balance as currently only open during the day. Suitable for a person that either lives in Arrowtown area or has a car. Position starts in late January. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via email renee@ gibbstonvalley.com The Fork & Tap – We are seeking two full time bartender/wait persons to join our busy team at The Fork & Tap. Applicants must have a positive attitude & be able to work well in a team environment. Please send a cover letter with CV attached to rikkileerapson@hotmail. co.nz or call 021 488 878 OFFICE ASSISTANT Based at our Frankton workshop. You need ofﬁce experience, basic computer skills and the ability to work unsupervised. Working a minimum of 30 hours. Duties will include: Data entry and accounts processing. Customer service and sales. Filing and archive maintenance. Contact Zoe for more details or email your CV to info@shotoverengineering.co.nz Ph 03 442 2114

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swim sensation

Kaleb Poole, coach Albert Szilagyi & Gracie Seeto

A whole lot of dedication and hard work have paid off for Arrowtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kaleb Poole â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the 10-year-old swimmer has qualified for the prestigious New Zealand Junior Championships in Auckland next month. Kaleb, who started out with Arrowtown Swim Club but moved to Queenstown Swimming Club so he could compete, currently trains four or five times a week year-round under head coach Albert Szilagyi.

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SUMMER HOURS

Now open 8am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6pm everyday 25 Buckingham St â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ph 442 0448

upcoming events

january – march

january

Summer Concert Tour

Huey Lewis, REO Speedwagon & Melissa Etheridge

Gibbston Valley Wines

Gates open 11 am – 6.30 pm more info at www.ticketek.co.nz

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Motatapu

Glendhu Bay to Arrowtown

NZ Open Golf Welcome Party

Buckingham St 5.30–9 pm

Five different events to choose from Great entertainment for the whole family

10–13 BMW ISPS Handa New Zealand Open

call for caddies

www.motatapu.com

www.arrowevents.co.nz

Millbrook & The Hills www.nzopen.co.nz

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It seems you don’t have to be a pro New Zealand Open - or even a good amateur golfer - to take part in the 2016 BMW ISPS Handa New Zealand Open. You can be in the middle of the action on the fairways of two of our finest local courses another way. ‘Caddies are a fundamental part of the event at both The Hills and Millbrook,’ says caddy master Andrew Whiley. ‘It does really help if they have some golf knowledge, but most importantly they need to be fit, keep up with the players and able to carry a tour bag around either course.’ Caddies, who start work on 7 March, receive $75 per day on average plus a tip, but Andrew says it is really about ‘taking part and being involved in the play’. And you never know whose bag you might be carrying. Among this year’s crop of caddies is Wellington man Jaimes Wood, who will be carrying the bag for defending champion Jordan Zunic for the second time. He describes last year’s event – his first outing as a caddy – as a mind-blowing experience. ‘It was great to be part of the winning team.’ You can register your interest on the website (www.nzopen.co.nz/ caddies) or contact Andrew Whiley at caddymaster@outlook.com. There is a $39 cost to register and all caddies receive a golf shirt and hat to wear while caddying and to take home as a souvenir. 9

your flop-free recipe

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Kawarau Blue Pastries

Roll out pre-made puff pastry and cut into 4 cm x 4 cm squares. Line small muffin tin with squares (no need to butter). Place a 2 cm cube of Gibbston Valley Kawarau Blue in the middle. Sprinkle chopped rosemary and drizzle with honey. Bake for 15 minutes at 170°C (fan-bake). Allow to cool slightly before popping them out of the mold and serving. These make a perfect hors d’oeuvre and pair well with Pinot Noir or Shiraz.

Every Sunday in summer 4-7pm 24 JANUARY – Monty Bevins – loop petal guitarist 31 JANUARY – Noel Coutts & Ela 10

03 442 1860 51 Buckingham St www.theforkandtap.co.nz

#theloopsnaps JANUARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIC WINNING I wish you could see the world from my eyes

2 large pizzas

A little morning hot chocolate

Arrowtown Sunset hitting Mt Soho

The Wright kids take their cousins to The Tap

Yay one more show to go, for this year!

Life couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get any better. Well maybe it could with some ice cream.

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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 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 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 Back On Track Physiotherapy backontrackphysio.co.nz 03 442 6616 Oddfellows Beauty Therapy & Massage 57 Buckingham St 03 442 0020 lawyers Simon Stamers-Smith buying/selling property 62 Adamson Dr, Arrowtown 03 441 2424 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 12

Streamline Plumbing Ltd streamlineltdnz@gmail.com 7 Jenkins Place retail Dudley’s Cottage 4 Buckingham St Off The Wall Gallery 18 Buckingham St The Gold Nugget 43 Buckingham St The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St The Stitching Post 25 Buckingham St

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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 Diane Brash 027 338 8963 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 03 442 0132 Primarily a singing group of varying ages who love to provide heart-warming entertainment in Arrowtown. The group aims to put on a Christmas Concert in December and also concerts during the Arrowtown Autumn Festival. Contact: Alison Douglas at nigel.alison@slingshot.co.nz Arrowtown Golf Club 03 442 1719 Club days–every Weds & Sat (men) Thurs (ladies). Phone the golf shop for more info. Arrowtown Tennis Club Fran 03 442 0774 Senior club nights every Tues 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. 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 info. 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. Remarkable Kids 03 442 0785 Celebrating differences, supporting challenges Meeting for parents and professionals at St. Margaret’s Church Hall in Frankton. 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 & 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. Wakatipu Travel Club Meets 2 pm on 4th Monday in the month at St John Ambulance Rooms, 10 Douglas St. Frankton. Interesting speakers. We welcome new members. Contact: June 442 2234 FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 13