EDITION 6 - SEPTEMBER 2013 where it's at Arrowtown School Turns 150 – come and join the celebrations this Labour Weekend – Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October 2013 Last year Arrowtown celebrated 150 years since the Gold Rush. This year it is the turn of Arrowtown School which celebrates it’s 150th birthday in October. There are some great community events planned for the Labour Weekend Celebrations. There will be a Community Gala Day on Saturday 26th October. It will bring together clubs/groups and the wider community to enjoy a large variety of entertainment. There will be wine and food stalls along with traditional reunion photos and reminiscing. The community gala will have a variety of market day stalls and excellent children’s activities. Classes from the school will be having either a stall or activity for the day. Stall sites are still available for anyone wanting to be part of the action. On Friday 25th October between 11am and 3pm you’ll get the opportunity to see the school in action. Senior students will guide you on a tour of the school so you can see how the school has grown and what the classrooms are like. This is a great chance for anyone from the community who hasn’t previously visited the shcool to come in and look around. Feel free to pop along, everyone is welcome. That evening is the Mix and Mingle for registered past and present teachers and students. Cost is $15pp including a drink on arrival and nibbles. Gibbston Wine and Food Festival have supplied a barrel of Special Reserve Pinot Noir for the occasion and this will be bottled with specially designed labels made by the school children. These will be available for purchase over the weekend. The Saturday night will see local bands entertaining with a small auction of original art works by local artists. Anyone is welcome to attend the evening function and at $45.00pp which includes canapés on arrival and a continuous buffet it will be great value for money. We encourage everyone from the community to grab their tickets early for this special evening. Tickets can be purchased at the School office or email julie@ arrowevents.co.nz for all ticket and event enquiries. These celebrations are not only for Arrowtown School but also for the surrounding area schools – Gibbston Primary, Macetown, Crown Terrace and Lower Shotover will also be included in the celebrations and in the special booklet being produced. If you have any information, old photos, memorabilia or stories from your days or your parents day at the schools then we would love to hear from you. It is very important that we record as much history as we can, so please get in touch. You can go direct to the website for all forms on www.arrowtownschool150.blogspot.co.nz or email [email protected]If you prefer you can phone Julie on 03 4420809 or 027 633 125 ARROWTOWN SCHOOL TURNS 150 COME AND JOIN THE CELEBRATIONS THIS LABOUR WEEKEND FRIDAY 25TH AND SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2013
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EDITION 6 - SEPTEMBER 2013where it's at
Arrowtown School Turns 150 – come and join the celebrations this Labour Weekend – Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October 2013
Last year Arrowtown celebrated 150 years since the Gold Rush. This year it is the turn of Arrowtown School which celebrates it’s 150th birthday in October. There are some great community events planned for the Labour Weekend Celebrations.
There will be a Community Gala Day on Saturday 26th October. It will bring together clubs/groups and the wider community to enjoy a large variety of entertainment. There will be wine and food stalls along with traditional reunion photos and reminiscing. The community gala will have a variety of market day stalls and excellent children’s activities. Classes from the school will be having either a stall or activity for the day. Stall sites are still available for anyone wanting to be part of the action.
On Friday 25th October between 11am and 3pm you’ll get the opportunity to see the school in action. Senior students will guide you on a tour of the school so you can see how the school has grown and what the classrooms are like. This is a great chance for anyone from the community who hasn’t previously visited the
shcool to come in and look around. Feel free to pop along, everyone is welcome. That evening is the Mix and Mingle for registered past and present teachers and students. Cost is $15pp including a drink on arrival and nibbles.
Gibbston Wine and Food Festival have supplied a barrel of Special Reserve Pinot Noir for the occasion and this will be bottled with specially designed labels made by the school children. These will be available
for purchase over the weekend.The Saturday night will see local bands entertaining with a small auction of original art works by local artists. Anyone is welcome to attend the evening function and at $45.00pp which includes canapés on arrival and a continuous buffet it will be great value for money. We encourage everyone from the community to grab their tickets early for this special evening. Tickets can be purchased at the School office or email [email protected] for all ticket and event enquiries.
These celebrations are not only for Arrowtown School but also for the surrounding area schools – Gibbston Primary, Macetown, Crown Terrace and Lower Shotover will also be included in the celebrations and in the special booklet being produced. If you have any information, old photos, memorabilia or stories from your days or your parents day at the schools then we would love to hear from you. It is very important that we record as much history as we can, so please get in touch.
You can go direct to the website for all forms on www.arrowtownschool150.blogspot.co.nz or email [email protected] If you prefer you can phone Julie on 03 4420809 or 027 633 125
ARROWTOWN SCHOOL
TURNS 150COME AND JOIN THE CELEBRATIONS THIS LABOUR WEEKEND
FRIDAY 25TH AND SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2013
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Businss of the month Gibbston Tavern - get out and have an amazing day this spring.
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Whitewater and Wine Rafting the Landsborough River with Queenstown Rafting.
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Events Calendar Find out what’s on for the month of September.
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Foodie In Frankton This month it’s all about the Spring. Fresh lemon flavours!!
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Love Conquers All La Cage Aux Folles - the showbiz stage performance right here in Queenstown.
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Travel Destinations Island hopping to viking ships - check out what Denmark has to offer.
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First ever CAR-nival Queenstown’s first CAR-nival - check out when it’s all on.
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editior’s letter
Welcome to our sixth edition
of the Frankton Flyer and its
bigger, brighter and getting better every edition!
Firstly, a big thanks to you all for the support you have
shown since our launch in June – our contributors, advertisers and readers – we
couldn’t have done it without
you. We are receiving some fantastic content – from local
events and business offerings to
inspiring travel stories, recipes
and all the best tips on beauty,
wellbeing and the local real
estate market. There really is
so much to share with you, we
cant imagine life without the
Flyer now! We hope you are enjoying reading it as much as
we are having fun producing
it. We’d love to hear from you
if you have any feedback or suggestions, you can email me at [email protected].
With spring on its way, we have some great ideas to get
out in this beautiful place we are so lucky to call home
– from luxury rafting (see ‘Whitewater and Wine’ pg 16)
to a simple ride in the park (see
‘Wellbeing’ pg 10). And you
wont go short with dates for
your diary with an exciting
line-up of local events on offer
– from 150 year celebrations at
Arrowtown School (front) and
Queenstown’s first Car-nival (pg
20 /21) to fabulous theatrics
with Calendar Girls (pg 14)
and La Cage aux Folles (pg 4) ,
along with our regular events
planner on pages 22 and 23.
It’s looking like a great September! Enjoy!
Ange Tracey - Editor
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WE INVITE YOU TO THE
ARROWTOWN SCHOOL 150TH
CELEBRATIONS
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Friday 25th October 2013:
11.00am – 3.00pm – Come and see the school in action. Students from the senior school will be your guide as
you tour throughout the school.
6.30pm – 8.30pm - Mix and Mingle at the Arrowtown School Hall. Welcome and cutting of the cake. Come
along to get your registration information and the approximate time for your photo. $15 per person, includes
drink on arrival and nibbles (cash bar will be open).
Saturday 26th October 2013:
10.30 – 4pm – Community Gala Day and photos taken of each decade plus group photo. There will be plenty
of stalls, entertainment throughout the day. The school will be open for viewing of classrooms..
Saturday Evening 26th October 2013:
Evening Function – with a continuous buffet and live entertainment. The relaxed atmosphere will enable you
to mix and mingle with everyone. There will be a small auction of local art and a Special Reserve “Gibbston
Pinot Noir” with labels designed for the occasion. Cost $45 per person, Includes canapés on arrival and
continuous buffet.
LABOUR WEEKEND
FRIDAY 25 & SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 2013
Registration forms and more information can be found at -http://arrowtownschool150.blogspot.co.nz/
travel denmarkDenmark is located on the Jutland Peninsula at the heart of Northern Europe, bordering the North Sea to the west and north, Germany to the south and Sweden across the Baltic Sea via the Øresund Bridge, which connects the capital Copehagen with Sweden’s Malmö to the east. The Danish Archipelago includes the islands of Zealand, Falster and Bornholm among others, as well as the Faroe Islands and Greenland, to complete the Kingdom of Denmark – officially a constitutional monarchy.
Denmark is a maritime country par excellence and the place of origin of the Vikings, those infamously adventurous Norse seafaring warriors who left behind a trail of turbulent political history along with a fascinating cultural heritage. However, according to many a Denmark Travel Guide, these days the country is better known for its affluence as well as the content dispositions of its citizens, who keep topping international happiness polls. Quality of life in Denmark is undeniably high – as are prices – however visitors can expect high standards everywhere, from hotels to restaurants and roadside cafes.
Your Danish holidays is likely to start in the capital Copenhagen, one of the European Union’s busiest hubs, where most flights to Denmark arrive. The city is full of
cobbled streets, meandering canals, vibrant architecture and plentiful sights, including the iconic Little Mermaid statue. Despite its many historic charms, paradoxically most visitors soon leave Copenhagen for Billund and Legoland, Denmark’s primary tourist drawcards. It is indeed incredible to see what one can do with Lego blocks and here you can enjoy a whole theme park dedicated to them!
Most Denmark tours stop at Roskilde on the island of Zealand for a visit to the rather impressive Viking Ship Museum, home to five Viking ships excavated from Roskilde fjord. If castles are more to your liking, there are plenty of those as well. The grand Frederiksborg Castle for example, is likely to exceed all expectations. A formidable fortress built across three islands on the Palace Lake in Hillerød, surrounded by immaculately kept baroque-style gardens, the castle is home to the National History Museum, featuring Denmark’s best painting collection. Outdoor adventure enthusiasts will enjoy exploring some of the Danish Archipelago islands: Bornholm is famous for its rather dramatic cliffs, and Skagen has beautiful sand dunes. Island hopping is great fun and the overwhelming majority of Danes speak fluent English should you get lost.
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MARKET REPORT As we wait for the August stats to come through we’ll take a look at sales in July and also analyse where I believe we are in the Property cycle. July property sales activity was the strongest July since 2006 and up 50% on July 2012. A feature of the last month was good demand for property under $500,000 from first home buyers. In many cases this lead to multiple offers on the same property within a short period of marketing. There was also good buyer interest in cheaper managed apartments for use as a winter holiday homes from Australians and northern New Zealand residents. There were 4 sales over $1million but sale prices achieved were approximately 10% down on asking prices. There is still a shortage of listings across most price sectors with good numbers of buyers ready to act. I have been particularly busy in areas such as Arthurs Point, Frankton, Lake Hayes Estate and Kelvin Heights, with sales to local families upgrading their homes, and also out of town buyers moving into the district. I have also had a very busy run in Fernhill with sales to first home buyers and investors. July 2013 recorded 49 dwelling sales which is up 50% on July 2012, and 13 section sales which was much the same as July last year. We always get some winter hibernation and more activity in Spring and we could be in for a very early start to Spring this year! Median sale price of dwellings at $525,000 is up slightly on June 2013 but below the 6 month average reflecting the current demand for lower priced properties. So where are we on the Property Cycle? The graphic below will give a good indication of what is happening, and the shortage of available homes to sell is in line with this trend as we head into well into recovery mode. Expect this clock to ‘speed up’ as it heads towards 12 o’clock and more listings become available over the coming months. One other factor to consider is the announcement of tightened LVR bank policy requiring buyers to have at least 20% deposit. This has been driven by the Auckland and Christchurch markets and in my opinion will do little to help those markets. The basic problem for them is a shortage of homes. In our market it will affect some first home buyers which is a real shame, but with continued population growth I don’t see it affecting us too much. On that note, last week I had the pleasure of finding a home for the Manager of our Countdown supermarket who is relocating with his family to Queenstown. So YES, it is coming soon and their employment process has already begun! Until next month, enjoy the rest of the ski season, get the garden ready for those spring blooms, and keep Team Stringer in mind if you need any real estate assistance.
For more detail on any of these sales, or for stats from other areas please contact me: [email protected]
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1 packet of spaghetti
1½ cups basil leaves
1 tsp. lemon thyme leaves
1 tbsp. oregano leaves
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. butter spread
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Zest of 1 lemon
Add in your choice of fish or meat. (cook as desired)
Directions
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Blend the herbs, olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor. When pasta is al dente, drain and toss with herb mixture, butter spread, truffle salt, and black pepper. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and lemon zest.
Recipe and image thanks to: www.chimeraobscura.com
lemon zest pasta
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Place rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 135°C. Line a large baking sheet with paper. Pour the vanilla and vinegar (if using) into a small cup. Stir the cornstarch into the sugar in a small bowl.
In a large bowl of a heavy-duty mixer, fitted with whisk attachment, whip egg whites, cream of tartar (if using) and salt, starting on low, increasing incrementally to medium speed until soft peaks/trails start to become visible, and the egg white bubbles are very small and uniform, approximately 2 to 3 min.
Increase speed to medium-high, slowly and gradually sprinkling in the sugar-cornstarch mixture. A few minutes after these dry ingredients are added, slowly pour in the vanilla and vinegar (if you didn’t use cream of tartar.) Increase speed a bit and whip until meringue is glossy, and stiff peaks form when the whisk is lifted, 4 to 5 minutes.
Pipe or spoon the meringue into 8-10 large round mounds that are 3 inches wide on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicon liner. With the back of a spoon, create an indentation in the middle of the mound for holding the filling once meringue is baked.
Place baking sheet in the oven. Reduce oven temperature to 120°C. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the meringues are crisp, dry to the touch on the outside, and white -- not tan-colored or cracked.
Cool on a wire rack.
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lemon curd pavlova
6 egg yolks + 2 whole eggs²/³ cup sugar (use a full cup if you’re using regular lemons, which are tarter)pinch salt²/³ cup lemon juice4 tablespoon unsalted butter¼ cup heavy cream
In a heavy, non-reactive saucepan, whisk the eggs and yolks together. Whisk in the sugar, salt and lemon juice.
Put the pot over medium-low heat and add the butter. Heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is gone and the mixture coats the back of a spoon.
Take the pot off the heat and pour the curd through a mesh strainer to get out any cooked eggy bits that may be lurking. Whisk in the heavy cream.
Pour into storage containers and cool (it will firm up as it cools; in the pic above, it’s still warm). Especially delicious with homemade pavlova.
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wellbeing
Try these ideas for fitting more activity into your day.
ExerciseCHOOSE ACTIVITIES YOU LIKE. A lot of different things count as exercise: dancing, walking, gardening, yoga, cycling, playing basketball. To make it easier to get moving, choose whatever gets you moving. Also, choose an activity that fits your self-identity. Do you see yourself wearing attractive clothes and bicycling comfortably to work, or wearing workout gear at the gym?
KEEP IT BRISK. When you walk, make it brisk, since this may help control weight better than walking at a leisurely pace. What is brisk enough? Walk as though you are meeting someone for lunch and you are a little late. You can also time your steps for one minute: 120 to 135 steps per minute corresponds to a walking pace of 3 to 4 miles per hour, a good goal for many people. If your steps are not quite that quick, trying picking up the pace for short bursts during your usual walk, on different days of the week. Over time, you’ll stride your way to a faster walking pace.
REWARD YOURSELF. Set short-term goals—and reward yourself for achieving them. Try targeting a specific event, such as a road race or a walk-for-charity. To participate in—this can help keep you motivated. Choose fitness-focused rewards for reaching your goals, such as new workout gear or a heart rate monitor.
WALK AN EXTRA STOP. During your bus or subway commute, get off a stop or two earlier and walk the rest of the way.
MAKE IT FUN. Try a new sport like tennis or rollerblading. The more that you enjoy exercise, the more likely you are to stick to it.
PIECE YOUR WORKOUT TOGETHER. You don’t need to get all your exercise at one time. Ten minutes morning, noon, and night can give much of the same benefit as 30 minutes all at once.
EXERCISE WITH A FRIEND. Finding a workout partner can help keep you on track and motivate you to get out the door.
WALK OR BIKE FOR ERRANDS AROUND TOWN. Leave the car at home for trips that are less than a mile or two. Cross something off your to-do list while getting in your physical activity.
TURN SIT TIME INTO FIT TIME. When you get busy, try to combine your cardiovascular exercise with a sedentary activity that you do already. Hop on that piece of home equipment while watching TV, reading, or returning phone calls.
SIGN UP FOR A CLASS. Check out the fitness course schedule at your local gym or community center, or the dance or yoga class schedule at a nearby studio. You may find that having the structure of a class helps you learn a new activity and keeps you on track.
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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER OR FALL ALWAYS APPLY YOUR SUNSCREEN.
There are various liquid and powder foundations that contain an SPF, but you should always use a separate
sunscreen for maximum protection.
Always "double cleanse" before bed. The first cleanse only
removes the daily buildup of dirt, oil, makeup, etc. The second cleanse is the deep cleaning step. This is especially important to do at night, as you've been collecting
debris on your skin all day long.
ALL YOU NEED TO DO TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS IS DO THE BASICS WELL…It seems so simple you would think that all business would succeed but too often it’s the area where most fail. There seems to be a positive feeling among Queenstown businesses - the happy days are returning - its been very easy for businesses to give good service during the quiet times, but to perform well when you’re busy is the challenge.
It’s like going from rugby training to test rugby, that’s when you find out who gets picked and who get dropped.
So what are we actually talking about?
Be Polite - Be polite to all yours customer, whether over the phone, in your shop or in the field. It’s so easy to do and actually takes no more effort than being rude.
Turn up / deliver on time - This would be Queenstown’s biggest frustration, no one turns up when they say they are going to and you end up having to chase them and hear “I’ll have it ready tomorrow…”.
Quality - deliver the service you are paid to do at a standard you would expect if you were the customer.
Fair Price - deliver the product or service at a fair price, not the cheapest but where the customer gets what they require and you make a reasonable profit.
Employees - treat your employees with respect and pay them well so they can do all of the above and represent your business in its best llight.
Branding - always work on your branding even when you’re busy, it’s how you add value and grow your business.
So there you have it, all you need to do is deliver these things 95 percent of the time and you will succeed.
So that’s this month’s category for the business of the year
THE WINNER THIS MONTH IS HAMILL’S RESTAURANT IN REMARKABLES PARK.
I went there on a Wednesday night with my daughter, I didn’t expect it to be busy but it was packed out as it was cheap pizza night. From the moment I waked in all the staff were friendly, they took the extra time to talk to my daughter and check up on us often despite being so busy. Our food came out promptly (the waiter joked “that’s because everyone is waiting on Pizza” while I had ordered the chicken bacon burger!), and it was a great feed. We paid the friendly bar staff our reasonable bill and left happy - 10/10 Hamills restaurant and crew. It’s that simple. They have no idea who I am but I have been ‘selling’ Hammils for years - I take friends and family there knowing what I can expect and have yet to be disappointed. I’m a silent sales rep - all I require is friendly service and good food at a fair price - and how many customers like me do they have out there? Hundreds all silently returning and recommending their restaurant, and that’s my point do the basics well and the customers will sell your products for you, it really is that simple.
Now the opposite of this is…
When I was recommended that at my age and waistline it may be time to go to the gym, especially as I’m off to Hawaii for a winter escape and not wanting to look like a white whale in the pool it sounded like a great idea. I was recommended a new gym in town - it all sounded great, so as soon as I got the chance I gave them a call.
I was greeted by a clearly uninterested team member who told me they were very busy and suggested I text him some times I was available and he would look into it. I told him I didn’t know when or what classes they offered and so the best he could offer was to text me. He never even took my name and I never heard from him again, 0/10 for this new business . Failed on all counts, and now you have an anti sales rep out there in Queenstown doing the opposite to Hamills above, telling people my story and why they shouldn’t go there. An unhappy customer (or not even a customer as I wasn’t given the chance to become one) is a cancer. They infect everyone they share their bad experience with and the only cure is to not create them in the first place.
Over the years I’ve been involved with thousands of Queenstown businesses, I’ve seen so many come and so many go and the difference is always the same: the ones who delivery the basics when they are busy are the ones that survive and thrive, the ones that don’t are gone… and that’s my blunt simple point.
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Remarkable Theatre and World Travellers Queenstown bring
AWARD WINNING COMEDY CALENDAR GIRLS
to Queenstown
“It’s marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem” - Mail on Sunday
“Dazzlingly funny, shamelessly sentimental and utterly captivating... the mingling of pathos of and comedy here is simply unbeatable” - Spectator
“... raucous fun ... well worth a date in your calendar” - Daily Mail
`At first glance it should look like your classic WI calendar. Jams, cakes and sewing and all that. Except for one thing…the ladies are not naked, they’re nude.’
A group of extraordinary women, members of a
very ordinary Yorkshire WI, persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference - no more photos of Wharfedale bridges or Norman churches for them. Overcoming their initial reserve, the friends drop their dressing gowns, their modesty spared only by artfully placed cakes, knitting and flower arrangements. Puzzling their husbands, mortifying their children and riding the wrath of the outraged WI, they spark a global phenomenon. But as media interest snowballs, the Calendar Girls find themselves exposed in ways they’d never expected, revealing more than they’d ever planned. A very English story with a very English heart, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious. Adapted by Tim Firth from the Miramax film of the same name, this play is
based on an uplifting and very inspiring true story.
Remarkable Theatre is thrilled to be bringing Calendar Girls to Queenstown for the very first time. The wonderful cast have been putting themselves on the line and are getting ready to raise some eyebrows onstage as well as raising funds offstage. While the girls will be performing onstage, off stage we are pleased to be supporting the Cancer Society by producing a calendar of our very own to be sold at the show
with the programme to help raise funds for the Cancer Society.
ABOUT REMARKABLE THEATREResponsible for 2012’s knock-out show `The Female of the Species’ and 2011’s wonderfully successful `Secret Bridesmaids’ Business’ and the highly successful promenade performances in the Queenstown Botanical Gardens over the last four summers - each of which attracted audiences of over 1,000 – Remarkable Theatre are excited to once again be returning to the stage in Queenstown at the newly refurbished Memorial Centre for our 2013 production of Tim Firth’s `Calendar Girls’.
Contact: Melanie Grindell- Production Manager Phone: 021-255-1790 e-mail: [email protected]
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOW PLEASE VISIT WWW.REMARKABLETHEATRE.ORG.NZOr go to our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RemarkableTheatre Photos are available on request. Please contact Production Manager Melanie Grindell on 021-255-1790
EVENT DETAILS:Presented by Remarkable Theatre and World Travellers Queenstown8pm, Thursday 12th September8pm, Friday 13th September2pm, Saturday 14th September8pm, Saturday 14th SeptemberDoors open half an hour before performance
When people think of whitewater rafting in the Southern Alps a few things come to mind: ice cold water, thrills and spills and some stinky borrowed wetsuit. The word luxury rarely enters the equation, let alone the whiff of decadence. The team at Queenstown Rafting is aiming to change your mind on just what a high-end rafting trip is all about.
The three day trip down the Landsborough River started early in Queenstown. Our first port of call was to the head shed to collect our equipment and meet the team. After a quick introduction we grabbed our refreshingly not-so-smelly wetsuits and the remainder of our gear and loaded up the van for the drive to the West Coast.
Over the Crown Range and the Gates of Haast westward we go. At a non-descript pull-out the van pulls over. As our driver and raft guide, Michel an affable French-Canadian, starts to explain what is going to happen a distant thumping is heard. As if right on cue the chopper buzzes the roof and lands in the paddock beside the road.
Like I said, this is luxury rafting. Loading our gear into the machine we climb aboard as the pilot revs the engine and the magic carpet lifts off the ground. Soaring effortlessly we glide above the forest heading up-river. The carpet of green is only broken by the blue ribbon of water that bisects the landscape. On the horizon the hulking statuesque silhouette of the Southern Alps stand guard like a fortress wall.
We touch down in a tiny clearing beside the river. Over the low frequency din of the rotor blades we unload the helicopter and in an instant we are left alone in the silence. I grab my gear and walk a few
steps into a fully set up camp. An elaborate cooking area complete with table, chairs and fire pit. Just beyond is a tiny village of tents dotted amongst the trees.
I find my tent - this isn’t some backyard pup-tent - tall enough to stand in and complete with camp cots, this is posh digs for the backcountry. Returning to the kitchen area I find that our guides have laid out a cheese platter and are pouring me a
nice glass of Central Otago Pinot Noir. I wonder to myself if this new standard of luxury wilderness adventure will spoil me forever. Will I ever be able to go back to scroggin and Milo?
Before dinner I take a stroll amongst the forest. The
sound of birdsong echoes all around as the sun begins to head towards the horizon. Upon my return dinner is on the go - and what a meal it is. A stir-fry befitting an up-market bistro is finished off with a chocolate pudding that you wish your mamma used to make.
The next morning I wake up early and promptly stay in bed for an hour - it’s one of those sort of trips. Eventually the smell of breakfast urges me out of my palatial tent. After breakfast it’s time to actually do some rafting on this rafting trip.
We load up and hit the river. It’s a stunning day, warm and sunny - so not the West Coast. The river twists and turns through the landscape, bumpy second class rapids are broken up with larger sections of whitewater. As we head down river the intensity of the rapids builds.
We pull off to the side of the river to scout a rapid called ‘Squeeze’. At a house sized rock the river takes a sharp right then a left. We would have to be precise, committed and ready to negotiate it. We paddle for all we’re worth and ride the liquid locomotive. The rollercoaster of whitewater throws the raft at its whim. In a flash it’s over and we’re out the other side, laughing, elated, high-fiving and ready to take on the world.
The rest of the day is predicated with fun rapids, lazy floats and stunning views. We pull out late in the afternoon to another prepared camp. Before long the Pinot emerges and the smell of a roast lamb fills the air. As I drift off to sleep I wonder what the next day of rafting is going to entail. I wonder what’s for breakfast and what jaw dropping views I’ll see. I wonder if I could get used to being this spoiled. I think I could.
WHITEWATERand WineRAFTING THE LANDSBOROUGH RIVER
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While the car show would be held on the reserve next to the school grounds, the school would host a day of activities including food stalls, cooking demonstrations from Wai and Rata chefs, a plant sale of seedlings prepared by Year 7 and 8 Horticulture students and kids activities including PlayBall and pampering for parents from Eforea Spa.
There would also be the opportunity for individuals to hire stalls at a small cost and sell products or second hand goods suitable for primary school children and their families.
Among the dozens of prizes given out at the Car-nival would be two laps of the Highlands Motorsport Park in a Porsche.
Money raised on the day would assist with the school’s ongoing playground development for use by the pupils and the wider community.
“We’re planning a great day out for all the family and want the whole community to be a part of it,” Mrs Pederson said.
Remarkables Primary School and Queenstown Car Club are thrilled to announce a new family event to add to the must-do Queenstown social calendar – the Remarkables CAR-NIVAL.
The idea was inspired by local Dad and car club member Karl Argyle and the October event features Queenstown’s only major car show this year and a family oriented carnival day out.
With the enthusiastic car club behind him Argyle approached the school about holding the show at its fabulous lakeside location.
Remarkables Primary School RPA chairwoman Tracey Pederson said members jumped on the idea.
“It’s ideal for us because we were always looking for our own, unique way of providing a carnival for the Queenstown community and this is perfect.”
“I’ve always wanted to organise a car show
in Queenstown. There’s so many amazing
vehicles here and this is a great opportunity
for the owners to show them off and the rest
of the community to enjoy them.”
QUEENSTOWN’S FIRST
Rouyden Osment MK1 Ford Escort
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Queenstown Car Club member Grant Aitken in the
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Remarkables Primary School, Lake Avenue
Saturday, October 19 from 11am to 2pm
Car show, kids activities, stalls, food stalls, cooking demonstrations, plant sale, and pampering.
Gold coin donation with some great spot prizes to be won
Entry for cars and bikes is $5. Prizes include principal’s choice top 5 cars, top 3 bikes and people’s choice. Pre-entry is recommended as spaces are limited. Entry forms are available from the Queenstown Car Club website: queenstowncarclub.co.nz or by contacting Karl Argyle on 021 345 929.
DNA GAY SKI WEEK COME AND JOIN US FROM SATURDAY AUGUST 31ST UNTIL
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH 2013. This year we have many new events during the days as
well as the evenings. If you have an itch that needs to be scratched with a bit of glitter and the odd feather boa or
two then this is definitely for you!
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES 1ST - 7TH, 8:00PM Book by Harvey Fierstein - Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman - Based on the play by Jean Poiret. By arrangement with ORIGINTM Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. To be deliciously presented at the new Queenstown Memorial Centre Theatre. Bring your best frocks to Queenstown for a night of poignant love and delectation with a Special (Za Za) Guest in the part of “Albin” and with irresistible Les Cagelles ! You will enjoy the opening night of “La Cage Aux Folles” whilst being seated at tables of 10, which will include a glass of Nautilus bubbles. Book your seat early, as there are only limited seats allocated and if you wish to book a table of 10 together with your friends, please book at the same time! Doors open at 7.30pm.
‘GET IT ON’ BINGAY! MONDAY 2ND - FROM 7PM
Come and Join us at The Ballarat Trading Co for a fun and social evening of Bingay. ‘Get it on! are the title sponsor and Miss. Ribena will be the glam host and fabulous prizes are up for grabs. All entries will include a glass of champagne and finger food! Don’t be late as balls drop at 7.30pm! TICKETS $20 DOOR SALES $25 unless sold out in advance.
ADVENTURE DAY – TUESDAY 3RD
PART 1.00pm - 10.00am Glacier Southern Lakes Heli-flight to Milford Sound. PART 2.00pm - 3.00pm Shotover Jet
BROKEN SHED ‘CASINO ROYALE’ GALA EVENING WEDNESDAY 4TH - FROM 7PM
Come and join us @ The Skyline from 7pm for the glamorous Casino Royale, smart dress Gala evening. Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival at the bottom of the gondola. You will then be whisked up to 450m above Queenstown and to the Wakatipu room that has the most spectacular views of the surrounding area. There is also a prize for the best ‘Bond’ outfit! There will be a full sit down buffet for you on your arrival whilst being musically entertained by The LA Social Club. There will also be ‘mock’ casino tables for you to play throughout the evening as well as a cash bar for you to get your favourite drink, whether it is a Martini (shaken not stirred) or a glass of Champagne. This is the MUST do event of DNA Gay Ski Week QT 2013 and seats are limited as this is a sit down function. Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment! TICKETS $95
SKYCITY KARAOKE THURSDAY 5TH - FROM 9PM This is a regular event at SKYCITY Queenstown Casino and is hosted by Miss Ribena. R20 FREE
QUEENS ON THE LAKE FRIDAY 6TH - FROM 8PM Come and join us aboard the Earnslaw, Lady of the Lake for ‘Queens on the Lake’. One of Queenstown’s iconic attractions will be moored up @ Steamer Wharf for the penultimate night of DNA Gay Ski Week QT 2013. DJ Haylenise (Melbourne) will be returning to NZ for her 2nd year at Gay Ski Week QT. This event will surely be a highlight of the week! TICKETS $40 DOOR SALES $45 unless sold out in advance
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ARROWTOWN SCHOOL 150 YEAR CELEBRATIONS 25 - 26 OCT 2013 Arrowtown School is celebrating 150 years of school in the district with a
full programme of events to be held over Labour weekend - 25th & 26th
October. Including reunion events plus community gala. Arrowtown School
will come alive with a community gala held on Saturday 26th October where
local clubs and groups will come together along with local entertainers and
wine and food. The gala will be held on the school grounds and will also
include photos taken from registered past students and teachers. There
will be an auction and evening function on the Saturday night with official
opening on the Friday night. The school will also be open to the public on
the Friday for you to view the classrooms and children at work.
FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2013:
11.00AM – 3.00PM – Come and see the school in action. Students from
the senior school will be your guide as you tour throughout the school.
6.30PM – 8.30PM - Mix and Mingle at the Arrowtown School Hall. Welcome
and cutting of the cake. Come along to get your registration information and
the approximate time for your photo. $15 per person, includes
drink on arrival and nibbles (cash bar will be open).
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2013:
10.30AM – 4PM – Community Gala Day and photos taken of each decade
plus group photo. There will be plenty of stalls, entertainment throughout
the day. The school will be open for viewing of classrooms.
SATURDAY EVENING 26TH OCTOBER 2013:
Evening Function – with a continuous buffet and live entertainment. The
relaxed atmosphere will enable you to mix and mingle with everyone. There
will be a small auction of local art and a Special Reserve “Gibbston Pinot
Noir” with labels designed for the occasion. Cost $45 per person, Includes
canapés on arrival and continuous buffet.
October 2013
November 2013
AQUALAND FAMILY FUN DAY SUNDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2013
On the last Sunday of every month Alpine Aqualand we throw all the toys in the pool, including the giant inflatable and our rolling red log, to show the kids a good time. The
hydroslide will be pumping too, so come on down and make a splash with us from 10am to 4pm!
QUEENSTOWN’S ORIGINAL ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET 2ND NOVEMBER 2013,
9.00AM - 4.30PM We embrace the talents of many artists and crafts persons from
around the South Island, some coming from as far as Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill and the West Coast to display and
sell their own quality handmade Art and Craft.
We pride ourselves in contributing to Queenstown’s wonderfully relaxed weekends and being able to provide free local musical
entertainment for your enjoyment.
EVERY SATURDAY ON THE LAKE FRONT AT EARNSLAW PARK
ARROWTOWN COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL PROUDLY PRESENTS A NIGHT WITH NIGEL
LATTA: TUESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER“The Politically Incorrect Guide to Raising Boys and Girls”Nigel Latta is the presenter of the popular TV show “The
Politically Incorrect Guide to Parenting”, author of a number of best-selling parenting books, clinical psychologist and
parent. Come along and enjoy a hugely entertaining informative and totally non-PC night that will give you the answers to get boys and girls all the way through childhood, adolescence and beyond..and stay sane.
Tuesday September 10th, Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown. Doors open 7pm for 7.30 start. Cash bar and silent auction on the night. Tickets $25 each and are available from the two Arrowtown Community Preschools (Cotter Ave and
Durham St), Lakes District Museum, call Michelle at 021 739373, Tracey on 027 2820284 or email [email protected]
GAYDAR MYSTERY DANCE PARTY SATURDAY 7TH - FROM 9PM Come and join us @ Vinyl Underground from 9pm for the final night of DNA Gay Ski Week QT 2013. This is Vinyl Undergrounds first Gay SKi Week QT so let’s make them remember it! DJ Adam Love (Sydney) will be returning to entertain you after a hugely successful year including playing at Sydney Mardi Gras 2013. The theme has been chosen and is Heaven & Hell so you can wear as much or as little as you like! TICKETS $40 DOOR SALES $45 unless sold out in advance.
FLY MY PRETTIES - HOMELAND TOUR SUNDAY 29TH, 7PM Held at the Queenstown Memorial Centre - The Homeland Tour is promoted as Fly My Pretties harking back to their musical roots with a sound reminiscent of their first two live albums - Live at Bats and The Return Of, an unashamedly New Zealand sound.
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