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Final chance to RSVP - numbers must be finalised by 4pm Thursday 6th May, open to all TPBA members - limit two people per business.

Please take the time to check your business listing (s) on
the website and click here to update any details. www.laketekaponz.co.nz

Born in New Zealand in what is known colloquially as the “deep south”, it is fitting that Matt found his feet as songwriter in a genre of music that was born in the Deep South of the USA - Americana. Whilst these far flung regions have little in common in terms of climate - the former sometimes bitterly cold where the latter is sultry heat - they both share a rich musical history, and Matt absorbed both growing up. Matt's debut 'The Messenger' released in 2009 was produced by multi-ARIA award-winner Nash Chambers and featuring Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil and iconic Australian country artist Bill Chambers, it was recorded at the legendary Sing Sing Studios in Melbourne and released on Liberation Records. The album introduced Matt and in many ways alt country to many people for the first time in Australia.

It was however Matt's latest self produced album, ‘Break Rattle And Roll ‘, which ranged from Stones-esque blues rock and roll to hushed heartbreak that truly resonated with fans and critics alike and went on to win the prestigious Music Victoria Award for Best Country album. Revered Americana blog ‘Post To Wire’ describing the album, as “one of the finest alt-country albums of the year, full of consummate songwriting and life affirming rock ’n’ roll."

Presented by Immigration New Zealand and hosted by South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce.

Invitation for Tekapo Businesses.

It can be difficult for businesses to stay abreast of policies during this uncertain time, causing a unique set of challenges for employers, Kiwi and migrant workers.

Join us on Wednesday 19th May for an update from Immigration NZ. An opportunity to hear from Immigration NZ managers and ask questions. MSD staff will also be attending.

Topics include:

Border Restrictions
Visa Pathways
Residency
General Immigration Updates
Question & Answer Time

This complimentary event is open all, however prior registration is required - click here. Choose Timaru 10am-11.30am or Tekapo 2pm-3.30pm below.

We are currently creating itineraries to add to our website for visitors so they know what is on offer in Tekapo - please email us any suggestions for inclusion laketekapopromotions@gmail.com

We are here to support our members - so if you or your group have an idea or project let us know - we cannot facilitate the project but may be able to support you financially and with community communications and connections

BraveCaitlin Smith’sImaginary Band
Wednesday 12 May 7:00pm Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo Hall
$20 Book: Heartlands Fairlie; Petronellas Bookstore / Artspace Tekapo;
mackenziecommunitytekapo@gmail.com

“…a voice that imagination created” –Mike Alexander

Brave Caitlin Smith’s Imaginary Band will be touring,Caitlin Smith(piano and vocals),Mark Laurent(guitar) and Steve Cournane(percussion and cymbals) a dream team performing jazz and folk music.

Caitlin Smithis a mesmerising performer, song-poet and story singer. Legally blind since birth, she is a tireless advocate for accessibility issues and the healing and transformative power of creativity.
A vocal and song-writing coach to many of our best known artists, Caitlin Smith combines poetry and music in unforgettable performances that include her original compositions as well as covers penned by her musical heroes. Caitlin Smith's latest album ‘You Have Reached Your Destination’creates a multisensory universe unto itself - originals are sandwiched between the tastiest overs, especially the repertoire of her spiritual parents Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen.
Mark Laurent has been a professional musician for over 40 years. He plays rock, blues, reggae, alt.country, folk, soul/jazz/gospel, working solo, in bands and duos. He’s recorded many albums, written 200 songs, and worked as producer/session musician on numerous projects. He’s also an author, with 4 books of poetry published, and an illustrated children’s book.

Steve Cournaneis a drummer and composer who began playing with the Alpaca Brothersin Dunedin, in 1984. Steve won a Tui for NZ Jazz album of the year in 2002 for the album Stereoscope by CLBob. This group released three albums and performed relentlessly around the country over a ten-year period.  In 2007 he moved to Lima, Peru, where he survived as a musician while studying the coastal Afro-Criolla music for another seven years. He moved to Auckland in 2017 and currently playscajón with Isla Flamenca (with Ian Sinclair) and drum-kit with BOAT and Bill Direen.

Arts On Tour NZ(AOTNZ) organises tours of outstanding New Zealand performers to rural and smaller centres in New Zealand. The trust receives funding from Creative New Zealand as well as support from Central Lakes Trust, Community Trust of Southland, Interislander, Otago Community Trust, Rata Foundation and the Southern Trust. AOTNZ liaises with local arts councils, repertory theatres and community groups to bring the best of musical and theatrical talent to country districts. The AOTNZ programme is environmentally sustainable – artists travel to their audiences rather than the reverse.

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Waste Not Want Not by Sarah Burtscher

“New Zealanders throw away 157,389 tonnes of food a year. That is equivalent to 271 jumbo jets of food that has to go somewhere to rot, instead of being eaten.”- lovefoodhatewaste.co.nz
Sarah Burtscher has published a book to combat this waste. Her new cookbook, Waste Not Want Not,is based on the 10 top foods thrown out in New Zealand which are bread, leftovers, oranges and mandarins, apples, bananas, potatoes, poultry, rice, lettuce and beef. With 1.7 billion dollars of food wasted a year, this book gives the general household 80 fridge-cleaning recipes and 40-plus tips and tricks for minimising food waste and maximising flavour. The recipes feature ingredients that can be found in most home fridges, pantries and fruit bowls.
To add to the local flavour of this book, Jet Campbell from Fairlie is responsible for the outstanding photography and design of the book.
A Taste Without Waste celebration for the launch of this beautiful and laudable book will be held at Jack Rabbit Cafe in Lake Tekapo hosted by Sarah Burtscher and Wilma from Petronella’s Bookstore. At this event Sarah will speak about the genesis of her book and there will be nibbles from her cookbook to inspire and encourage us all to stop the food waste.
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TASTE WITHOUT WASTE with Sarah Burtscher
Celebrate the launch of Sarah’s book: Waste Not Want Not
Thursday 20^thMay 2021 - 5 to 7PM – Jack Rabbit Cafe, Lake Tekapo
$25 per ticket
Your ticket includes a first drink and nibbles from the cookbook.
One Lucky ticket holder will win a copy of the book.
Tickets are available from Petronella’s Gallery and Bookstore / ArtSpace Tekapo.
8 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo - mob: 021 1541014 - info@petronella.co.nz
RSVP to reserve your tickets before Monday 16th May for catering purposes. Tickets are limited.

Maps - Where to Collect them from

The map books ( $6 each ) are now distributed by the fabulous Annie OSuillivan at her bike hire premises at 8 Simpson Lane. Please collect and Annie will record and report to us. Annie is open Tuesday to Sundays from 10-5.

Save A Few Dates;

11th May Day Function - TPBA Members will be invited to attend - A2O Joint Function with TPBA at Peppers

Mid Winter Party - 31st July 2021 Band is Saggy Britches

Mackenzie Book & Art Festival 17 September - 3 October

Running Festival 11 September - Village & Regional Park or Mt John proposed at this stage

Summer Challenge Tekapo, 18th-20th March 2022. www.summerchallenge.co.nz

Details will be sent out as available - and remember - they are ALL on the Whats On Calendar on our website https://www.laketekaponz.co.nz/whats-on

TPBA Membership Meeting

Chair Ann-Maree Grant
Vice Chair Brooke Gardiner
Secretary Jen Koberstein
Treasurer Prue Blake
Committee Hollie Woodhouse

Committee Meetings – 1st June, 6th July, 3rd August, 7th September, 5th October, 2nd November, 7th December

Public meetings ALL members welcome – 11th May, 17th June, 19th August, 21st October, 18th November, 12th December

Benefits of Membership;

Access to our database of 220
Inclusion on www.laketekaponz.co.nz
Promotion on our social media channels (Facebook with over 3300 followers and Instagram )
Placing items in the newsletter
Inclusion to our B2B networking Functions
Access to free workshops - six workshops planned for 2021
Advocacy by TPBA as required by businesses

Membership is $150 per year (1 April - 31 March annually), $50 for any additional website listings or a second business and ONLY $30 for an individual membership. Note that membership this year is reduced to $90 in consideration off the effect that the pandemic is having on many businesses.

We send out our e-newsletter every fortnight here is the link to them all, if you have any information you would like to include please email us.

Thanks from your committee,
Tekapo Promotions & Business Association

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