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PET SITTING Thinking of heading away for a break now we’re in Level One....

We have wonderful sitters ready to look after your pets and home... and help you enjoy our new found freedom!

Happy pets stay at home!

Contact us if you require further info on our services or check out www.townandcountryhomesit.co.nz for pricing...Sharon – 021 858 947

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Every Thursday at 7:00pm in November 2020 For more information contact: Ray White Property Management 03 442 1275 | 0274 816 685 rentals@arrowtown.co.nz or register on the website below

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When you’ve got it, flaunt it

We know your home’s strong points, and we know how to show them off, to get you a higher price for your property.. Get in touch with us today for a free market appraisal!.

Ray White Arrowtown 14 Buckingham Street 03 442 1616 arrowtown.nz@raywhite.com Newman Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008) www.rwarrowtown.co.nz

Taking bookings now for Christmas, staff and private functions.

Don’t leave your bookings too late or you might miss out.

Prices start from $45. We offer Vegan, Vegetarian & Kids options too.

Book via email rosiesplate@gmail.com or filling out an inquiry form on the website www.food.co.nz rosiesplate

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fireworks The Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade are excited to celebrate Guy Fawkes night with a plethora of visual delights. Funded by firewood sales and donations from our very kind local business support. There will be coffee, food, ice cream and the Scouts’ sausage sizzle for the masses. Fireworks start when dark, at about 20:45/21:00.

Please dress appropriately for the occasion!

Most importantly, remember that if you have pets, fireworks season can be terrifying for animals. Keep pets inside in the evenings.

Thank you Arrowtown! Can’t wait to see you there! Friday 6th November, we will start congregating from 19:30 at Wilcox Green on Nairn Street.

one night, one pub, TWO actors Sahara BreeZe brings their second play 'TWO' to Arrowtown's Community Centre 13 & 14 November.

Blaise Barham tells us more... Having loved the experience of touring 'Dear Lupin' last year with my father, John (86), with a play that looked at father-son relationships, I really wanted to tour a play with Sarah, my wife of 22 years.

We chose 'TWO' as it is about love and the couples that we play explore different aspects of love. There's the bantering and bickering of the landlord & landlady, the lamenting of the 2 elderly pensioners, the eccentricity and simplicity of Fred & Alice, the flirtation and jealousy of Moth & Maudie, the controlling of Roy & Lesley and the female lust of Mrs Iger and the regret of the 'other woman'. Despite the difficulties, the couples keep battling on and love triumphs in the end with a few giggles on the way!!!

We liked 'TWO' because Jim Cartwright's writing is really honest and the 14 characters that we play are so interesting, real and funny.

At the same time we can laugh at ourselves as we recognise some of those traits in ourselves and others.

'TWO' opens at Arrowtown Community Centre from 8pm on 13 & 14 November.

Tickets available on Eventfinda. www.eventfinda.co.nz/tour/2020/two-tour or at Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy.

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arrowtown business news It’s no secret – Arrowtown is officially New Zealand's Most Beautiful Small Town Our business community is thrilled with last week’s award as years of community and business advocacy for the heritage and environment in Arrowtown paid off.

The Beautiful Awards celebrate the environmental excellence of communities, businesses, schools and individuals in New Zealand.

Arrowtown demonstrates sustainable and environmentally conscious behaviours across four key areas: Litter Prevention and Waste Minimisation, Community Beautification, Recycling Projects and Sustainable Tourism. The last phase of judging was completed

by Keep New Zealand Beautiful CEO Heather Saunderson and wellness author Rachel Grunwell.

Our case showed the community is founded on the natural environment and the unique blend of old and new, with repurposed heritage buildings dwarfed alongside magnificent trees.

Belonging in a caring community, the joy of living and working in Arrowtown, and the blend locals and visitors all had strong impact.

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Ward Councillor, members of the Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association (APBA), and Arrowtown Village Association put together the case for judging with a video voiced by locals available on YouTube. The council-led waste management work no doubt contributed to the case.

The APBA walks the walk, as shown in the recent donation $4,000 from their Long Lunch proceeds to the Arrowtown Preschool for nature based programmes. These involve 40 children learning about the natural world and sustainability in local reserves. The APBA has put aside the $4,000 balance of the Long Lunch proceeds to assist the proposed Jopp Street Community Nursery. This year’s 4 December Long Lunch proceeds will again be given to local community initiatives.

It’s a win-win for residents and visitors alike as the business association supports community initiatives and adopts environmental values into our business practices making for best experiences for all.

Sue Patterson, APBA Manager email info@arrowtown.com

Bring Back

the Music!

A feel-good concert of well-loved melodies and Christmas classics that will make you smile

Something for everyone!

Featuring

Accompanist Sandra Crawshaw (piano)

With Special Guests

Sydney Manowitz (violin) Donald Cullington (piano)

Friday, 7:30 pm, 13 November 2020, Athenaeum Hall, 33 Buckingham St.

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classifieds ARROWYOGA $10. 12 Centennial Avenue (room by tennis court) More info fb page: arrowyoga Electrician – Need a trusted local electrician? Call Grant 021 143 4746.

Small jobs preferred. No mileage charge for first visit (Arrowtown only).

Premier Stopping – Local & reliable Quality Gib stopping at competitive prices. Free quotes & advice. Contact Dave Thompson 021 115 3632 Pilates Mat Class All levels welcome.

Mondays 7-8pm at Arrowtown Rugby Club Rooms $10 please bring your own mat. Any questions please call Sam 021 156 0508

situations vacant The Dishery – Dudley’s Cottage Precinct, hiring students for the summer holiday’s as front of house team members for our new bistro in Arrowtown. If you want to earn good money and have fun doing it, apply now - scott@thedishery.co.nz The Hills – Front of House Team Member. We are a private Golf Club looking for a friendly and engaging person, preferably with great barista skills, to join our team. This is a full-time role, through to the end of April, including weekends, working in an outstanding environment delivering great service to fantastic people. An understanding of the game of golf is advantageous, but not essential. We’re located near Arrowtown so having your own transport is important. Immediate start available.

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public notices Post Office Hours – After a short period of reduced hours post covid lockdown we are extending the Post Office opening hours for the summer. We are now open 10 am till 4 pm. Thank you for our continued support of your local POST OFFICE. Jane Joan and Shalagh

get your business seen and stay in the loop with what's happening TODAY! email: thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

What do you want for the future of your waterways?

Come to our workshop on 26 November 12:30-2pm Arrowtown Bowling Club 6 Hertford St or go online at www.orc.govt.nz/ OurWaterOurVision

Arrowtown Plunket presents the Arrowtown Christmas Market

Sunday 22nd November 2020, 9:30am - 4pm Athenaeum Hall, Buckingham Street Arrowtown Gold Coin Admission This beautiful artisan market oers a wide selection of unique NZ handcrafted items to satisfy all your Christmas shopping needs.

Supported by the Queenstown Lakes District Council

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Wow, 200 editions of The Loop!

It makes me so happy to see our little publication still enjoyed by locals. I began the Loop after moving to Arrowtown, nearly 10 years ago, as I really struggled to find details of local businesses, what was happening around town and when events were on.

The Loop has covered so many landmark occasions right from the very first edition, with the 150 years celebration, where the whole town got involved with reenactments at both school and on the banks of The Arrow with 8

a typical mining scene playing out. This featured horses, miners and the Buckingham Belles, an amazing event to be a part of.

Then there have been many shows, musicals and festivals over the years. This small town has always got something going on. No wonder Arrowtown has just been officially recognised as 'New Zealand's Most Beautiful Small Town'‌ which we already knew it was.

The support from local businesses has always been amazing, The Loop would not be able to operate without them.

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D'Or and The Fork & Tap have pretty much been in every edition from the beginning, I thank them and all the many businesses for the continued support.

The Loop has always been the community’s voice, we love receiving any feedback to be able to bring the people of Arrowtown what they want. I have a stunning Graham Brinsley print to give away and, thanks to many local businesses, have several donated prizes to be won. Simply email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com with your feedback about what

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you love, or would like to see changed, and you will go in the draw. The prizes up for grabs include, a 2 hour clean from Slithy Toves, 2x tickets to Sahara BreeZe’s TWO shows, $75 Rosie's Plate platter, $20 voucher for use at the new Dorothy Browns – The Balcony Bar, a Kerastase Christmas pack from D'Or, 24 piece Ultimate Selection fudge box from Remarkable Sweet Shop and a Jade Pendant from The Jade Factory.

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rail land - anthonie tonnon Take a journey of the mind, through song and story, about New Zealand’s on and off again love affair with its passenger railway system. Arts on Tour and Creative Queenstown bring you Rail Land on Saturday 14 November at the Athenaeum Hall at 7.20 pm.

Equal parts tragedy, comedy, and personal memoir, Rail Land weaves the songs of Anthonie Tonnon with custom material written for the show, historical letters to the editor, and meticulous notes on the railway systems of New Zealand.

Our railway lines, bus and ferry networks are miraculous, poetic, and mysterious things. The are gifts from the past to the future, and if they didn’t exist now, they would be impossible to build from scratch. Each has a story, and Rail Land aims to tell a little of each one. The show also travels with an exhibition of historic NZ Rail advertising department posters and schematic maps, blown up to large scale.

If you're coming from outside of Arrowtown, how about taking the Orbus to Rail Land: Number 2 to Arrowtown from Stanley Street Bus Hub at 6:35 pm, and Frankton Bus Interchange at 6:50 pm. Return journey from Arrowtown at 8:55 pm. Pay with your Bee Card.

Rail Land, Saturday 14 November 7:20 pm, Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall, $25 Book: www.eventbrite.co.nz

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upcoming events

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6 till 6 Dec

Recent Works

Lakes District Museum Gallery

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Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade

Wilcox Green 8.45–9 pm Free

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Fireworks Display

Rail Land Anthonie Tonnon Central Otago Regional Choir present

Bring Back the Music!

TWO

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by Jim Cartwright

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Crafternoon Tea

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Arrowtown Christmas Market

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Arrowtown Plunket presents

Arrowtown Preschool

Quiz Night

Everyday 10 am – 4 pm

Athenaeum Hall 7.20 pm eventbrite.co.nz

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm Tickets $25 from Lakes District Museum Arrowtown Community Centre 8 pm – 9.30 pm www.eventfinda.co.nz

The Cottage next to Arrowtown Anglican Church 2 – 4 pm Athenaeum Hall 9:30 am – 4 pm Gold Coin Admission

Arrowtown Community Centre from 6.30 pm, quiz @ 7 pm arrowtownpreschool.co.nz

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Lake Hayes Showground 10 am www.activeqt.co.nz

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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 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 Unwind 4/14 Buckingham St 03 442 0227 brick and block layer Brickworx Ltd www.brickie.co.nz 027 233 9740 child care Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave & Durham St 03 442 1416 clothing and textile Arrow Alterations arrowalteration@gmail.com 022 432 0132 computer services Remarkable Nerds 9a Helms Court 027 5823 123 electrician Grant Smith (small jobs specialist) 10 Suffolk Street 021 143 4746 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty ArrowPilates | Classical Studio 22b Daveys Place 027 450 5695 Back on Track Physiotherapy 57 Buckingham St 03 442 6616 Beauty Basics | Beauty Therapy 16 Cornwall Street 022 091 2461 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 03 442 0807 14

painter Arrowtown Painter Decorator Arrowtown 027 284 1038 plumber Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd PO Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071 retail Black Box QT – Online Gift Box Company www.blackboxqt.co.nz 021 135 8340 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 real estate Harcourts Arrowtown 027 489 5294 Ray White 14 Buckingham St 03 442 1616

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 Russell Heckler

03 442 0204 Mr A. MacDonald

03 409 8102 Tracey McLaren 027 221 8196 Richard Newman 027 497 0138 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 Remarkables Line Dance Group

Beginner–intermediate levels.

Weds 12.30–2 pm $10 at the Pavilion, Lake Hayes. 021 0284 0681 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 Community Yoga 03 442 0515

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

All levels welcome.

Arrowtown Entertainers 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:Lorraine DonaldMacnamara(President) 021 111 2270 Arrowtown Golf Club

03 442 1719

Arrowtown Library

03 442 1607

Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785

Community Rooms, 3rd Sunday of each month at 1.30 pm. All welcome. Free.

Contact Reg McTaggart at r.j.mctaggart@ xtra.co.nz 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.nz to learn more.

Dorothy Browns Bookclub

03 442 1964

First Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome.

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/to contact, see Arrowtown Plunket Fb page.

Club days–every Weds&Sat(men) / Tue(9 holes) &Thurs(ladies). Ph the golf shop for more info.

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Sat 10.30– 12.30 pm. Storytime for Toddlers Weds 10.30 am–11 am during School Term Time.

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NOW OPEN 47 WEEKS OF THE YEAR

SPECIALISES IN: Interior | Exterior Renovation | Wallpapering

Arrowtown Preschool COTTER AVE & DURHAM ST Half day and longer day places for babies and children 12 months to 5 years Innovative programmes including popular weekly nature-based programmes for 3 to 5 year-olds

NEED CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS? We’ve got you covered with our Kerastase and LOreal Christmas packs! Receive a free Zambesi bag valued at $70 when you purchase one of our LOreal Christmas packs!

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Consistent and qualified teaching staff

Enrolments accepted onto the Waiting list from birth Please phone

442 0172 or 442 1416 or email admin@ arrowtownpreschool.co.nz for more information or to arrange a visit.

A local couple providing fresh flowers in the heart of our beautiful town We look forward to brightening your day with a bouquet.

See you soon.

Dre & Sierra

@theflowershedqueenstown

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