The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 227

EE FR your local event guide & directory 1 – 21 December 2022

8 DECEMBER ATHENAEUM HALL ARROWTOWN

Simon O'Neill

Complimentary canapes and cash bar from 5.30 pm for a 6.30 pm start Tickets $100 ACAS Members $120 G/A Available from eventfinda and Arrowtown Pharmacy

presented by

with Dunedin Soprano Olivia Pike

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art before dark

2022 grammy star for athenaeum

Arrowtown Creative Art Society (ACAS) is delighted to announce that the First “Art Before Dark” Arrowtown Open Gallery event will take place on 14 December from 5:30–7 pm With a similar format to the popular First Thursday events in Queenstown, this will be a family friendly opportunity for art enthusiasts to visit seven Galleries in Arrowtown, all within a short walking distance of each other. Each Gallery will offer visitors a warm welcome and a glass of wine, with a chance to enjoy the art on display in a relaxed way and learn more about the artists, including Artist’s talks. www.acas.nz

Simon O’Neill – one of the world’s very top Opera stars – is booked for a special onenighter at the Athenaeum on 8 December.

It’s a remarkable chance to hear a “for all tastes” program from the stunning voice of a superstar called “the Wagnerian tenor of his generation.”

Earlier this year an album featuring O’Neill won him a coveted Grammy award – the biggest honour bestowed by the $85 billion recording industry. Joining him that night on the winners’ list in Las Vegas, were names like Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, and the Foo Fighters.

O’Neill is supported by the rising New Zealand soprano, Olivia Pike.

Raised in Ashburton, he has a special affection for Arrowtown because of family connections with the Feehly family, whom he stayed with during school holidays. (O’Neill did a surprise Arrowtown gig in 2020, when Covid bans cancelled his Berlin season).

O’Neill loves the Athenaeum because of its sound quality and 250 seat boutique size.

This means an Arrowtown audience is blessed with a far richer, closeup experience, than concert goers paying small fortunes for seats in the world’s most famous opera houses.

(Six thousand seats for O’Neill’s 2022 BBC Proms night performance in London’s Royal Albert Hall).

Big voice, huge night out.

Arrowtown Athenaeum, Thursday 8 December, drinks and canapes from 5.30 for 6.30 pm start.

Tickets $120 general admission; $100 for members of Arrowtown Creative Arts Society. Available from Arrowtown Pharmacy or www.eventfinda.co.nz

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arrowtown village association news arrowtown building projects

Works have begun on Arrowtown’s new Tewa Banks development supported by Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust, their largest development to date. Located on 3.7Ha of land off Jopp Street, beside Arrowtown Golf Course. The master plan provides for 68 new homes from one to four bedroom homes to be held under a mixed tenure of Senior Housing, Public Housing Rental, Affordable Rentals, rent-to-buy programme Rent Saver and an award winning assisted ownership model, the Secure Home programme. This will provide much needed affordable housing, bringing new community members to our village.

Earthworks are currently underway with building due to commence in mid-2023, final completion is expected in December 2025.

Julie Scott, Executive Officer of the Community Housing Trust will be joining the AVA for a public Zoom Meeting on 8th December at 7pm.

Look out on our Facebook Page for further details.

From new builds to old builds, Arrowtown’s historic Butler’s Wall has been allocated funding for much needed repairs to stabilise it and the road above. Barriers have been in place for sometime to protect the public from rockfall or possible collapse. Following a feasibility report, council have confirmed there is $600k in the Annual Plan for the works but more funding will be required to complete the necessary work. Anchors and traditional style capping plates are likely to be required to stablise the wall. Work will be completed mid-2023.

– Nick Fifield – AVA Chairperson

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WEEKEND SESSIONS ARE BACK Starting Saturday 10 December 12 pm – 6 pm Every weekend till April.

See www.wetjacket.nz for the culinary offerings each weekend and stay up to date with music and happenings.

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classifieds

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

A M Equestrian has spaces available for children’s, adults and therapeutic riding lessons. For more info visit www.amequestrian.co.nz public notices Premier Stopping – Local & reliable Quality Gib stopping at competitive prices. Looking for a real Christmas Tree Free quotes & advice. Contact AND a chance to support your Dave Thompson 021 115 3632

situations vacant Arrowtown House Boutique Hotel is requiring some assistance! Full and part time work available. Work includes breakfast shifts, housekeeping, serving afternoon tea, meeting & greeting! Call Victoria on 021 079 6233 Gold Nugget – RETAIL ASSISTANT For a large, busy gift and souvenir

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local community?

We’re bringing back Happiness Trees for a sixth year!

On December 9 we will be delivering trees throughout Queenstown for a $25 donation, which goes straight to our friends at Happiness House. This year we’re harvesting wilding pines (between 90cm – 220cm tall) from Treespace’s Mt Dewar. Sales close on December 7.

Order www.shop.coronetpeak.co.nz

Revitalise your hair overnight with Kérastase Nutritive 8hr Magic Night Serum. This Kérastase night serum features Iris Root extract and a powerful blend of 5 vitamins to restore and rebalance all dry hair types. An excellent overnight treatment to nourish damaged and dry hair.

Come check out our Xmas gift Boxes 03 442 1890 www.dorhair.co.nz

For any help with immigration matters, contact us: Helena Smith 027 834 5473 Wendy Baker 021 184 3309 hello@arrowtownimmigration.nz www.arrowtownimmigration.nz

Contact Clint Sanson

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

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Our seismic strengthening, restoration, and display upgrade project is complete.

COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US!

9 December 2022 at 9 am stronger than ever

The team at the Lakes District Museum are excited to be in the final two weeks of the seismic strengthening, restoration and display upgrade project. Final touches are being completed in preparation for the official opening ceremony on Friday 9th December.

The 1875 BNZ building and stables required seismic strengthening work after being assessed as earthquake prone several years ago.

“We are looking forward to sharing 100% of our museum with our visitors for the first time in nearly three years. It’s going to be worth the wait. The BNZ building and stables have been restored and are looking amazing. We have created new displays around our favourite taonga that tell a great story. There are interactive activities and a few surprises.” David Clarke, museum director.

The official opening is on the 9th of December at 9 am.

The opening ceremony will be followed by a light morning tea and an open morning for locals to come and see what has been happening behind the scaffolding!

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The Central Otago Regional Choir present

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Arrowtown Creative Arts Society

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Mozart to Madden Simon O'Neill

Mel Parsons – Slow Burn Album Release Tour

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm Tickets $30 @ Museum Athenaeum Hall 6.30 – 10 pm Tickets $120 @ eventfinda.co.nz Athenaeum Hall 8 pm Tickets $55 @ eventfinda.co.nz

Lakes District Museum

Lakes District Museum 9 am

Art Before Dark

Arrowtown 5.30–7 pm

Official Opening Ceremony Arrowtown gallery walk

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school report Year 7 – Riverton Camp

Year 8 – Bowls and Bungy

Year 7 & 8's Fun Run. The kids put a lot of effort in this year and they look AMAZING. They are raising money for this year's Wainui camp and next year's Cecil Peak camp, so thank you to everyone who has helped them with their fundraising.

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business directory accountants Mike Wallace–Management Services www.mgtservicesqt.co.nz 43 Homeward Bound Dr 027 616 9007 bars/cafés/resturants Arrowtown Bakery 1 Ballarat Arcade Buckingham St 03 442 1587 Postmaster Cottage Cafe 54 Buckingham St 03 442 0991 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 child care Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave & Durham St 03 442 1416 cleaning services Slithy Toves slithytoves33@gmail.com 021 079 6233 firewood Chopper Firewood clint@chopperfirewood.co.nz 021 444 799 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty Back on Track Physiotherapy 57 Buckingham St 03 442 6616 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 Immigration Arrowtown Immigration HS 027 834 5473 43 Ramshaw Lane WB 021 184 3309 law Aspiring Law www.aspiringlaw.co.nz 4 Buckingham Street 0800 277 529 photography Colin Walkington www.colinwalkington.com audioman@xtra.co.nz 021 1777 894 12

plumber Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd PO Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071 retail Black Box QT – Online Gift Box Company 021 135 8340 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 real estate Harcourts Arrowtown 027 489 5294 Bayleys 36 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 027 284 8814 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 027 284 8814

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

Arrowtown Library

03 442 1607

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

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

LCF fun languages

03 442 0075

Meet the 1st Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome.

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 Tuesdays 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

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