arrowtown village association news

Buzzing Buckingham Street

Arrowtown has been buzzing with activity this summer with cars, campers, cyclists, busses, bikes and pedestrians navigating their way to, from and through our historic village. The return of visitors in large numbers has reignited a number of practical discussions from before the pandemic. Potential changes and upgrades to Buckingham Street ranked as 5th priority in our recent community survey with 37.5% selecting it as an important topic.

The question is always asked, “Will Buckingham St. ever be fully pedestrianised?” The consensus is that “shared-use” is the goal, an urban design approach similar to outside Eichardt’s Hotel and the Beach Street upgrades in Queenstown. No plans are in place to change current streetscape but speed limits are 30kph and drivers are encouraged to be courteous and patient with pedestrians. With funding secured for the restoration of Butlers Wall, there will likely be disruption to Dudley’s Precinct access with works currently planned for Q3 2023. There are ongoing discussions regarding the potential for a longer term one-way system down to Dudley’s and exiting Ramshaw Lane Car Park, minimising traffic movements over the wall, ensuring it’s long-term protection.

Arrowtown is working to live up to its 2020

Status As

New Zealand’s Most Beautiful Small Town. Thanks to the APBA, the Night n Day and Athenaeum Hall rubbish bins will be relocated to more discreet but accessible locations and Spark will be rejuvenating our historic phone booths on Buckingham & Library Greens. Finally, you may have noticed a recent makeover of our flower boxes throughout Arrowtown, courtesy of ex-committee member, Jean Britton, who maintains these beautifully on behalf of our community.

Classifieds

A M Equestrian has spaces available for children’s, adults and therapeutic riding lessons. For more info visit www.amequestrian.co.nz

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

Situations Vacant

Arrowtown Four Square – DUTY MANAGER Full time mainly afternoon/ evenings. Come work in our busy little supermarket in Arrowtown with great customers. You will need a current Duty Managers Certificate or LCQ experience and the ability to get the Duty Managers certificate. A team player & customer focussed. Punctual, reliable and honest. Passionate about delivering excellent customer service. Taking responsibility for supervising evening shifts and organising resources to ensure that store presentation standards are met and exceeded. Please email your resume to Amanda Colmore-Williams at Amanda.ColmoreWilliams@foursquare-si.co.nz

The Gold Nugget – RETAIL ASSISTANT For a large busy gift and souvenir shop in Arrowtown. You must have great customer service, a fantastic work ethic and can work weekends. Please Ph Lara 027 480 8804 or email thegoldnuggetarrowtown@gmail.com

Half day and longer day places for babies and children 12 months to 5 years Innovative NOW OPEN 47 WEEKS OF THE YEAR programmes including popular weekly nature-based programmes for 3 to 5 year-olds teaching staff