your local event guide & directory 28 September – 11 October 2017
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jim shaw – local hero On Saturday night, while the rest of the country was watching the election results come in, the Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade was doing something more important: celebrating 50 years of continuous service by Senior Firefighter Jim Shaw. It was a celebration that almost never was, because Jim’s career in the fire brigade could have ended before it began. Jim says that as a 20-year-old motor mechanic at his first training he had an initiation prank played on him that ended with him being blasted in the face with water, and he nearly told the chief ‘where he could stick his fire brigade’. Fortunately for the brigade and for the community, he not only persisted but he thrived, and just two years later went on to become one of the youngest Chief Fire Officers ever. Jim has seen huge changes in both Arrowtown and the brigade over the last 50 years – he says the only thing that has stayed constant is the strong community spirit. When he joined Arrowtown’s population was less than 200, the brigade had a dozen firefighters that turned out in a Land-Rover perhaps 18 times a year, and almost entirely to structure fires. Now the 2
population is nearing 3000 with over 650,000 tourists and 25 firefighters turn out four vehicles over 170 times a year to crashes, medical emergencies, vegetation fires – and, only occasionally, structure fires. Embracing rather than resisting change has been the key to Jim’s longevity: ‘I’m proud of the way the brigade has changed with the times.’ While other brigades were digging in their heels over a succession of organisational shifts in the 1970s, Jim was looking at ways to make it work for Arrowtown. In 1972 he successfully campaigned to get a full-size appliance and then set about rebuilding the station to accommodate it. The brigade members managed to do this on their own, using fundraising,
donated materials and voluntary labour, and this remains the proudest achievement of his 26year tenure as chief. At the age of 70 Jim is still an operational firefighter, driving the fire appliance to calls and sharing his knowledge and experience as new members come through. And in the last few years he has spent a huge amount of time installing free long-life smoke alarms for ‘elderly’ residents, some of whom are younger than him. As current brigade CFO Murray Forward put it in his speech before Jim was presented with his 50 Year Medal, heroism can be about more than physical strength. Sometimes, he said, it is about 'ordinary people doing extraordinary things for a greater humane purpose'. Jim Shaw, who has dedicated almost his entire adult life to the Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade, is one of those heroes.
fire brigade honours
On Saturday night the brigade held its annual honours night in conjunction with the celebration of Jim Shaw. The major awards were: Gordy Gibb (Life Honorary Member); Greg Potter (bar to Long Service and Good Conduct Medal); Willem Delport (5 Year Medal); and Amber Hollis (Firefighter of the Year). Victoria Tovey and Todd Weeks brought the house down (and possibly shocked the distinguished guests) with their extremely entertaining new members’ speeches.
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kapa haka fundraiser The Arrowtown grapevine has been buzzing about how well the hangi and kapa haka night at the school went. There was a big crowd for the junior performance at the hangi lifting. ‘It was lovely to see all those families turn out to enjoy the performance and have the experience of a hangi potato!’ says Melissa Hinves. Melissa credits the senior roopu with one of their most polished performances that evening. ‘We have heard how impressed attendees were with the positive and supportive atmosphere in the room, and we agree. It really is amazing how much the 4
community has got behind our kapa haka.’ There isn’t yet a final tally of money raised, but the amount is more than organisers hoped for. Funds raised will go back to the children to support their kapa haka and Te Reo learning. ‘We cannot thank everyone enough. It was a wonderful night.’
salon success The team from Oddfellows Beauty Lodge have returned from the inaugural NZ Association of Registered Beauty Professionals industry awards in Wellington with smiles on their faces, after picking up the runner-up spot in Clinic/ Spa of the Year from hundreds of entries, as well as a social media award. To enter Clinic/Spa of the Year, owner Sam Gent had to provide meticulously prepared documents covering everything from business and marketing plans to sustainable practices and health and safety. Sam says their volunteer work with the elderly was an important element in their success, and they are setting up a charity called Saving Grace, which will encourage other salons around the country to follow in their footsteps. The awards were held at a red carpet event at Te Papa and staff and a few clients went as a group of 10. The staff dressed with an ‘Oddfellows Princess’ theme, mainly because team member Esther loves Disney princesses and wanted to wear her Elsa from Frozen dress. ‘We are very proud to be a winner from such a tiny salon in Arrowtown,’ says Sam. ‘We continue to love what we do, with people we love working with and on.’ 5
classifieds Tone and strengthen your body with ArrowPilates. Classical Pilates is a full body workout that uses all muscles. Offering private sessions in boutique studio, group classes in community room. Visit arrowpilates.co.nz, email marco@arrowpilates.co.nz or call 027 450 5695 2-3 seat sofa – Very good condition. Very comfortable. $450. Contact 021 115 2423
real estate
Willowbrook Country Apartments on Malaghans Road is looking for housekeeping staff for the current winter and upcoming summer seasons. Hours of work are flexible but generally between 10am and 2:30pm (would suit a mother with school-age children). Experience preferred but training given. Own transport essential. Attractive wages and long-stay bonus offered to right person. Please call Roy on 442 1773 or (027) 451 6739.
flatmate Room available for rent in house shared with two others in late 20s. Single bed available. Location Arrowtown. $170pw plus bills. Contact 027 699 5799 holiday home Xmas In Arrowtown – House available from 22–28 December. Central to cafes, walks, river. Fenced and private. Sleeps 8 people max. 027 826 1577
situations vacant Arrowtown Holiday Park seeking Part time Housekeepers/Reception. Seeking people to work over the busy summer season and possibly onwards. Experienced preferred but not essential, have good work ethics, an eye for detail, lots of energy because you’ll need it, be reliable, able to work when and where required including weekends, work under pressure. If this sounds like you please call Vicki on 027 415 4637 or pop into the Arrowtown Holiday Park. If you’re not a NZ Citizen you MUST hold a valid work visa. Mantra Restaurant Arrowtown – Part-Time Wait Staff & Kitchenhand Wanted • Starting mid-October for the summer season • Evening work only • Well presented individual • Legally entitled to work in NZ • Hospitality/Restaurant experience • Excellent customer service & english communication skills • Attention to detail & quality of work Please email CV to aftaab.sandhu@ hotmail.com 6
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We have classes in Arrowtown for Jazz, Ballet, Hiphop & latin & DANCEWORKS Ballroom. For all ages, QUEENSTOWN & ARROWTOWN toddlers to adults. 021 062 2939 New pre school danceworksnz@gmail.com classes coming soon!
public notices Arrowtown Entertainer A.G.M – To be held in the Arrowtown Community Rooms, Centennial Ave. Monday 9th October 2017 at 7-30 pm. New members welcome. Supper to follow. Contact person, Alison ph 027 345 0736 Arrowtown Plunket AGM – Thurs 28 Sept at 7 pm, at Arrowtown Plunket Rooms, 20 Cardigan Street. All welcome, drinks & nibbles provided. "Getting the Most From Your Smartphone” Smartphone Classes for Seniors over 5 weeks. Sponsored by AVA Wed 1 Nov – Thurs 30 Nov Wed 10am-12pm or Thurs 7-9pm Gold coin donation. Email treasurer@arrowtownvillage.nz by Friday 27 October. Want to be part of this year’s Air NZ Queenstown Marathon on Saturday 18 November, but not running? Join the volunteer team! From athlete registration, to aid stations and finish line assistants, there are hundreds of great volunteer positions available. To get involved, head online & register: www.queenstown-marathon.co.nz/volunteer
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gibbston treasure hunt A treasure hunt that engages both body and brain, rogaining is a great way to get out into the hills. You can participate your own level so you don’t need to be super-fit – in fact it’s perfect for a fun family day out. On Saturday 7 October the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust will be putting on a rogaine at Gibbston, with funds raised going to two Arrowtown causes: the police hut restoration and the national goldpanning champs. Armed with a map, teams of 2 to 5 will roam the vineyards and countryside in search of checkpoints. The easy/nearby ones are worth a few points, the hard-to-get are worth more. You have up to 3 hours to to collect as many points as you can, and discover some interesting goldfields sites along the way. Registration starts at noon, there’s a briefing and maps are issued at 1 pm, the start is at 2 pm and there will be a barbecue at 5 pm. For more information about the event, including what to bring, go to goldfieldstrust.org.nz/gibbston-valley-rogaine or find Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust on Facebook.
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upcoming events
september – november
September
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Arrowtown Annual Spring Show
Athenaeum Hall 1–5.30 pm Entry $3 / Children free
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Feehly Hill Planting Day
Durham St – 9 am–12 noon
Bring gloves, shovel, water, good footwear
www.arrowtownspringshow.com www.wrtqt.org.nz
October
Lake Hayes Planting Day
Thomas Brown Art Gallery from 3 pm $20 door sales Lake Hayes Pavilion 9am–12pm
1940s Supper Dance
Athenaeum Hall – 7 pm
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Spring Classical Music Concert
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Bring gloves, shovel, water, good footwear...
7 13–31 15
Queenstown Jazz Orchestra and guests
45º of Separation
Open night Friday 13 October, all welcome, email suemarshall4art@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
www.wrtqt.org.nz
Tickets $30 includes supper available from Arrowtown Pharmacy
Lakes District Muesum 8.30 am – 5.30 pm Free
Spring Chop
Sawpit Gully Track
Shaping Our Future
St John's Church
meet 10 am at the Chinese Village to sign in, pick up tools
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Arrowtown Community Visioning Forum
27–29
Arrowtown Arts Festival Local artists run workshops
10 am – 2 pm
6 pm – All Welcome
register interest @shapingourfuture.org.nz
Arrowtown
Book your workshop online
November
most from your smartphone 1–30 Get theSmartphone classes for seniors 4 4 18
Museum – gold coin donation Weds 7–9 pm or Thurs 10–12 am email: treasurer@arrowtownvillage.nz
A day of racing and entertainment
Trolley Derby
Arrowtown 10 am – 3 pm
www.arrowtownpreschool.co.nz
Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade
Wilcox Green about 9 pm
Air NZ Queenstown Marathon
Millbrook Resort from 7.30 am
Fireworks
Free, donations welcomed
www.queenstown-marathon.co.nz
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your flop-free recipe baked rice pudding
anise apricots 450 g preserved apricots apricot liquid 1 cup water 1 Tbsp honey 2 whole star anise 75 g short grain white rice 50 g caster sugar 25 g butter, diced 1.2 litres full cream milk 1 vanilla pod, split open Put the apricots into a pan with the liquid, water, honey and star anise. Simmer for ten minutes until fragrant. Leave to cool. Preheat the oven to 150°C and lightly butter a 1.5 litre ovenproof dish. Put the rice, sugar, butter, milk and vanilla pod into the dish and give it a good stir. Bake for 1½ hours, stirring in the skin every 30 minutes for the first hour. Leave to bake for the last 30 minutes, so that a goldenbrown skin forms on top. Remove the vanilla pod and serve the hot rice pudding with the apricots. Serves 4 10
first day of school Milly Tate
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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 Unwind 4/14 Buckingham St 03 442 0227 bikes Arrow Bikes 4/9 Bush Creek Rd 03 409 8140 child care ABC Arrowtown Montessori 16 Wiltshire St 03 442 0032 circus Arrowtown Kids Circus Arrowtown School Hall 022 017 2046 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty ArrowPilates 22b Daveys Place 027 450 5695 Back on Track Physiotherapy 50 Buckingham St, Upstairs, Royal Oak Court 03 442 6616 Oddfellows Beauty Therapy & Massage 57 Buckingham St 03 442 0020 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 Queenstown Physiotherapy Arrowtown Medical Centre 03 441 0580 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 03 442 0807 12
plumbers Bob Dennison Plumbing Limited PO Box 191, Arrowtown 027 442 1051 retail Off the Wall Gallery 18 Buckingham St 03 442 0890 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 The Stitching Post 25 Buckingham St 03 442 0448 real estate Ray White 14 Buckingham St 03 442 1616 taxis Green Cabs Arrowtown 0800 464 7336
community services in an emergency phone........................... 111 Arrowtown School 9 Chalmers Place 03 442 1854 Arrowtown Surgery/Doctors Berkshire St 03 442 1215 Community Policing Centre 57 Buckingham St 03 442 1274 Fire Brigade http://www.facebook.com/Arrowtownfire 2 Hertford St 03 442 1740 Justice of the Peace Amber Hollis 021 947 837 Richard Newman 0274 970 138 Russell Heckler 03 442 0204 Tracey MacLaren 03 442 1347 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
local club notices Arrow Line Dance Club 021 0284 0681 Beginner–intermediate levels. Weds 12.30–2.30 pm $5 at the Pavilion at Lake Hayes. Arrowtown Bowling Club 03 442 1905 Club Day Thursday mornings. New members welcome - coaching available - more info Diane 03 409 8545 Arrowtown Business Women’s Group Any and all local business women are welcome to register. It is free to join but each event may have a charge to cover costs. Email Hayley Delport on arrowtownbusinesswomen@gmail.com Arrowtown 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) / Tue(9 holes) &Thurs(ladies). Ph the golf shop for more info. Arrowtown Kids Art Club 022 364 1127 Every Weds 3.30-5 pm. 7yrs–15yrs welcome! Call Lisa Duncan BA Hons /Dip teach on 022 364 1127/email:youngpicassos@hotmail.com Arrowtown Kids Circus 022 017 2046 Classes include silks, trapeze, tumbling and pyramids.Thursdays 5.30-7pm. Kids 6-13yrs. Contact: abigail20@gmail.com Arrowtown Scouts Spaces available for girls & boys age 11-14. Scouts meet in Arrowtown Wed nights 7–8.30 pm. For further info email: arrowcubs@gmail. com / 027 291 2193 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.
Little Yogis 027 866 7681 Children's yoga ages 4-18. Contact Niki littleyogisqt@gmail.com or call for more info. Lakes Theatre Arts Last few weeks to enrol with Lakes Theatre Arts 5 & under dance class – info@LakesTheatreArts.com LCF fun languages 03 442 0075 For children from 2–12 years old. Fun French lessons for preschool children & in school & after school for primary school. We do adult lessons too, in group or privately. Email nathalie@lcfclubs. co.nz or visit www.lcfclubs.co.nz Patonk Sundays 3 pm, Library Green. All welcome! Plunket 0800 933 922 Little fingers craft/activity playgroup, Mondays 10-12pm. Gold coin donation. Remarkable Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month, from 11am. All welcome. For all current information/to contact, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket Facebook page. Queenstown Film Society World cinema, documentaries, classic film. Tuesdays 8.15 pm from 2 May at Dorothy Browns. www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785 Arrowtown Hall, 3rd Sunday each month at 2 pm. 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 Thurs morning in term time, 9:30 – 10:30. Half an hour of music with instruments & a short Bible story, then coffee/chat/play time. Free/Donation. The Queenstown Embroiderers Meets every Wednesday at The Stitching Post Buckingham Street, Arrowtown from 10am onwards. We work on our projects, share ideas and enjoy good company. Anyone interested in joining us is most welcome to call in and meet us. For further information contact Denise Heckler 03 442 0204. 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:Lucia Dore 027 755 1170 13