The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 225

GET A HAIRCUT AND HELP SAVE THE PLANET!

You may be surprised to learn that the salon industry sends more than 1,500 tons of recyclable aluminium back to landfill each year in Australia and New Zealand alone.

Unfortunately aluminium doesn’t degrade easily, it actually contaminates the soil for 500 years. Add to this the waste of plastics, colour tubes, cut hair and more, and you soon see that beauty at any price is no longer an option. After joining Sustainable Salons, local salon D’OR is set to change all this.

D’OR now recycles up to 95% of its waste by using the comprehensive resource recovery program offered by Sustainable Salons.

Bella Hutchison Solicitor

beech success

On 2 October we completed the 4th edition of the 'Arrowtown Beech Party' Planting Day. Karl Walker would like to thank everyone who has provided support to these planting days and contributed to the great success. The attendance record showed we had close to 150 people who took part, with the AWESOME volunteers managing to get 2000 trees planted in under 2 hours. In total we have planted 8000 trees up on the Sawpit Gully track, with our aim to get this to 12,000 before the end of 2023.

how’s life? survey open now

Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) annual Quality of Life Survey is open now and the Council wants to hear your take on life in the district.

Your response will help shape key strategies, policies and plans by providing insight about the current issues and challenges facing our communities. The survey helps QLDC and public service providers plan for a better tomorrow and ultimately improve the quality of life of our residents.

Participation in the online survey is easy and fully anonymous, taking around 15-20 minutes to complete.

Council still wants to hear from people who have participated in the survey previously, and questions have been streamlined this year so it is faster to complete. Past survey results have helped prioritise projects such as the Climate and Biodiversity Plan and the Queenstown Lakes Homes Strategy.

Last year’s survey found that overall quality of life was rated as extremely good (26%) or good (50%), while 18% said their quality of life was average and 6% poor and extremely poor. While the impacts of COVID-19 were still being felt across the district, the results showed respondents were re-adjusting to a new sense of normal.

Residents aged 18+ who live in the Queenstown Lakes District are encouraged to take part. All responses go in the draw to win one of four $250 prezzy cards along with a $50 spot prize drawn weekly. The survey is open until Sunday 6 November. To find out more and complete the survey head to https://letstalk.qldc.govt.nz/qol

arrowtown village association news new voices

With a newly elected Mayor, new Councillors, including 3 representing the new Arrowtown-Kawarau Ward, it’s clear much change is ahead for our district. Post-Covid new thinking and new voices need to be heard, to help steer our community and our precious village into the future. We look forward to hearing from our new ward Councillors at our AGM as well as an update from The Community Housing Trust on the commenced work at Jopp Street. Always seeking new members for our committee, we would love to have a broad range of voices and walks of life represented for the residents of Arrowtown. Our meetings are monthly on the fourth Thursday at 7.30 pm.

AVA have key community liaison with QLDC, ORC and APBA and give financial admin support to Arrowtown Wilding Group, Predator Free Arrowtown, Arrowtown Choppers and Arrowtown Community Response Group.

The recent review of the SoF Arrowtown Community Visioning Report 2017 is set to adopt a new vision of Arrowtown remaining a ‘living village where people from all walks of life interact to form a community that preserves and protects the heritage, character and environment of the area.’

If you care about issues such as the village boundary, affordable housing, clean air, energy efficient homes, wilding control, revegetation, please put your hand up and help us make a difference.

We express our thanks to Chairperson, Susan Rowley, who will be stepping down after 2 years as Chair and many more as a loyal committee member. Our thanks too, to those residents who gave valuable time reviewing our guiding SoF report over the past few months.

Any enquiries directed as below – Nick Fifield, Deputy Chairperson

Arrowtown Village Association AGM

Thursday

Community Rooms by the Tennis Courts

Premier Stopping – Local & reliable Quality Gib stopping at competitive prices. Free quotes & advice. Contact Dave Thompson 021 115 3632

classifieds situations vacant

ARROWTOWN GOLF CLUB – Work opportunities available. Variety of roles, flexible hours and a stunning location!. Full training provided. For more information contact manager@ arrowtowngolf.co.nz. Applicants must have legal right to work in NZ.

GOLD NUGGET – RETAIL ASSISTANT

For a large, busy gift and souvenir shop in Arrowtown. You must: Have great costumer service; A fantastic work ethic; Can work weekends Please phone Lara 027 480 8804 or email thegoldnuggetarrowtown@gmail.com

THE DISHERY – Are you a Hospo

Legend looking to claim your life back? Daytime hours on offer. No split shifts. Get your full-time hours in a 4 day working week and be home by 5pm with nights off. The Dishery in Arrowtown is looking for friendly, hardworking and reliable people to join our FOH team. We employ people of all skill levels. While we are always on the lookout for experienced staff, we also believe in hiring people without experience, but with the right 'can do' attitude and work ethic. We offer lots of opportunities to develop and train. We are flexible and supportive of the right applicant. Contact scott@thedishery.co.nz or phone/txt 021 664 553 for more information.

PROVISIONS – KITCHEN MANAGER / HEAD CHEF We have been Arrowtown’s favourite café since 2010 & love and support our amazing local community. We’re looking for an energetic and experienced chef keen to help us systemise our small daytime kitchen operation and help create memorable moments of hospitality. This position is a hands on cooking role so if you’re a great chef and a loyal team player who wants to learn and grow with us, then let’s talk. We’re offering an awesome package to the right applicant that includes a great wage and an incentive bonus scheme along with training and development that comes with a tablet that is worth $85K. Send us your CV to: info@provisionscafe. co.nz 65 Buckingham St - Arrowtown www.provisionsofarrowtown.co.nz

Contact Clint Sanson on 021 444 799 or email clint@chopperfirewood.co.nz

all the fun at the fair!

It’s been six years since Arrowtown School held a school fair, and the children are excited!

“The children are excited, and have already started making things to sell” says Arrowtown Principal Chris Bryant. “Its been a long time since we had a fair due to construction of the new buildings, and then COVID, so they are really looking forward to some fun.” Funds raised are going to be put towards upgrading some muddy playing fields, and also to improve the food tech and cooking facilities. This will allow for more students to get more time in the kitchen which is something they have been asking for.”

Stalls already confirmed include Mrs Fergs Gelato bike, Royalburn Station gourmet burgers, Francescas pizza, bouncy castles, facepainting, dunk the teacher and the much loved Playhouse build and auction.

Collection for the jumble sale has already started and the school is also on the lookout for pot plant containers, plants, coathangers, and shopping bags to use on the day.

“To make our fair successful, we need people to come along, and of course we always rely on the generosity of school families and the local business community to donate goodies for auctions and prizes. Bayleys have very generously come on board as our main sponsor which is a great start for the fundraising,” said PTA Chair, and one of the team organising the day Euni Borrie. “We would like to invite everyone to join us, have some delicious food, be entertained by the school bands, and make it a real community day out.”

Any items for donation be dropped off to the school, or email arrowtownpta@ arrowtown.school.nz if you would like to donate a prize, or sponsor a stall.

grant haua awa blues

Arts on Tour New Zealand and Creative

Queenstown present Grant Haua Awa Blues on Tuesday 8 November at our Athenaeum Hall. Grant Haua who was long time half of blues-roots stompers Swamp Thing (with drummer Michael Barker) will present in concert his deep timbre soul blues vocals/ acoustic guitars and foot percussion (Cajon/snare). This performance relates heavily to his Maori culture which is at the heart of these songs.

Grant wants the audiences to feel like they're guests in his home and like the songs, his home is pretty simple but it's warm and friendly. So welcome. This is his place. Awa Blues tour 2022. Kia ora koutou http://granthauamusic.com/

This is our last Arts on Tour event for the year and we will be running a bar, this is a good event to enjoy a catch up with friends, family and coworkers before the silly season really sets in.

Tickets are $25 available online at www.eventbrite.co.nz

arrowtown calendars 2023 – now on sale!! Our Arrowtown 2023 calendars have arrived and they’re beautiful. They make the perfect gift, especially for those not able to travel to come and see us, but keen to be reminded of the Arrowtown splendour yearround. These are now available in store throughout Arrowtown, including the Lakes District Museum and The Post Office.

$20 each. Feel free to contact

directly for bulk orders.

spring swing

On behalf of the Arrowtown Preschool we would like to say a huge thank you to you of our incredible sponsors and supporters for "The Bayleys Arrowtown Spring Swing Dance". What a night!

The event was a huge success and we were delighted with the big turn out, with over 140 people from our local community attending. Special thanks to Todd & Walker Law, Chard Farm and Amisfield for there support and to local Arrowtown businesses who supported our raffles.

The grand total from the event was a WHOOPING $18,086.29, we are over the moon. We could not have achieved this without the incredible community sponsorship and support, thank you!

Photos by: Matt Kilnenny

local club notices

Arrowtown Bowling Club 03 442 1905

Club Day Thursday. New members welcome – coaching available – More info phone Liz 027 433 1669

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 Community Yoga 03 442 0515

Every Thursday 5 pm @ Arrowtown Community Rooms. Bring your own mat. All levels welcome.

Arrowtown Entertainers

A local group of entertainers who love to perform and sing. Programmes include: Anzac Day, Christmas, music hall sing-along, popular variety songs from shows etc. If interested, please contact Lorraine 021 111 2270. New members welcome.

Arrowtown Golf Club 03 442 1719 Club days–every Weds & Sat(men) / Tue (9 holes) & Thurs (ladies). Phone the golf shop for more info.

Arrowtown Library 03 442 1607

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Sat 10 am–2 pm. Reading to Dogs: Tues 3.30–4.30 pm, during School Term Time.

Arrowtown Menzshed 027 284 8814

The Menzshed is open to new members for woodworking projects for the individual and community. The shed is open Monday, Wednesday, Saturday from 10 am–1 pm Prestons Dr. Ph 027 284 8814 or 03 409 8688 for information.

Arrowtown Scouts

Want to know more about the Arrowtown Scout group? We are catering for Boys and Girls aged 6-17 years. For more info email: arrowtown@group.scouts.nz

Arrowtown Swim Club

Mon/Tues training & Fri ribbon night/BBQ till 4 March. Block training week 24–28 Jan. $30 child & $50 family, arrowtownswimclub@gmail. com or facebook /arrowtownswimmingclub

Arrowtown Village Association

Join the Arrowtown Village Association, the voice of Arrowtown. We work to protect & enhance the unique character of our town. Visit arrowtownvillage.nz to learn more.

Dorothy Browns Bookclub 03 442 1964 Meet the 1st Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome. 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 www.lcfclubs.co.nz

Petanque

Sundays 3 pm, Library Green. All welcome!

Plunket

0800 933 922 Little fingers craft/activity playgroup, Mondays 10–12 pm. Gold coin donation. Remarkable Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Tuedays of the month, from 11 am. All welcome. For all current information, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket Facebook page.

Remarkables Line Dance Group

Beginner–intermediate levels. Weds 12.30–2 pm $10 at the Pavilion, Lake Hayes. 021 0284 0681

Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785

Arrowtown Primary School Hall, 3rd Sunday of each month at 1.30 pm. All welcome. Free. Contact Reg McTazggart 027 656 3554, r.j.mctaggart@xtra.co.nz

Wakatipu Garden Club 027 565 0349

We meet on the 2nd Monday every month. New members welcome. For further information. Contact Heather Stirling.

FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com