The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 233

EE FR your local event guide & directory 11 May – 14 June 2023

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snow sale

autumn festival 2023

It's getting colder and you know what that means...it's time to get into the garage and work out what snow gear still fits the kiddos and what doesn't.

Anything you would like to sell, please bring along to the Arrowtown PTA Snow Sale on Wednesday 24 May from 3 pm in the School Hall.

Buy/Sell/ Exchange and cash only on the day.

The 37th Arrowtown Autumn Festival was a huge success over Anzac weekend. The action-packed programme had something for everyone with 58 events over six days. Our beautiful town shone in all its glory with magnificent autumn colours and the weather gods on our side. The region attracts so many talented individuals and it was great to showcase some of these performers, artists and musicians at the festival.

Day one started on a high with the Arrowtown Primary Kapa Haka group and the Mini Belles stealing the show. The special ‘Unsung Hero Award’ was presented to Jean & Bob Britton for their significant contribution to the community. The local Quiz Night was a hit thanks to Mullet Man & Mim, Andy McRae’s prize wheel and the amazing line-up of prizes donated by local businesses. Our lead partner Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen hosted two delicious culinary events with a surprise visit from guest speakers Nadia Lim & Carlos Bagrie.

Market day was popular with record numbers of over 10,000. Three stages provided entertainment and there were 132 stalls showcasing the best of NZ arts, crafts and food. The Parade was full of colour and creativity with the best community float won by the Arrowtown Scouts. There was plenty on offer for tamariki including a captivating puppet show, kids art workshop, skate lessons, circus shows, a scarecrow trail, a duck race, dog shows, fun runs and more.

The Highland Fling was a blast with the Highland Storm band, bagpipes, highland dancers, kilts and haggis pies. Ben Hurley, Mullet Man and local comedians were entertaining at our inaugural comedy night. And of course the Pie, Pint and Pinot did not disappoint, a fabulous afternoon of entertainment and a range of delicious pies, craft beer and wine.

A big thank you to the Autumn Festival Volunteer Committee, our volunteers & sponsors and the Arrowtown community for theirsupport. The festival is truly community spirit at its best! If you are interested in being involved in the organising committee please get in touch. See you at next year’s festival, 24-28 April 2024.

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arrowtown village association news a busy autumn

What a fantastic Autumn season Arrowtown! It was magical to see locals and visitors soak up what's arguably our most famous time of year. The Autumn Festival clocked up its 37th year and what an amazing week it was. Over 50 events ran like clockwork under mostly blue skies. Well done and thank you to our festival organisers and volunteers.

Congratulations to Melissa White who is our newly elected councillor for the Arrowtown- Kawarau Ward. Mellissa replaces Neeta Shetty, joining Lisa Guy and Craig “Ferg’ Ferguson in making sure Arrowtown has a voice in the QLDC chambers.

Soon over 100 mature Pine and Douglas Fir will be removed from the Arrowtown Golf Course. Submissions were invited, with a mix of support and opposition being received regarding specific species and in particular the row of larch along Centennial Avenue. The council took on the feedback and the larch will be left for now as decisions on replacements are still ongoing.

April saw a number of successful autumn native planting days, notably over 150 volunteers planted 3000 trees in 2 hours up Sawpit Gully, as well as planting days at Arrow Junction (1500 trees) and Bush Creek (850 trees).

The AVA is hosting a guest Zoom on the 24th May where you can listen to Mike Hanff from Friends of Lake Hayes update on what progress has been made with water quality over the summer with Mana Tahuna’s work in the water catchment. Check out our Facebook page for details.

Finally, if you haven’t already discovered it, Arrowtown now has its very own podcast. It’s hosted by AVA Chairperson Nick Fifield and features interviews with local personalities and identities. Make sure you check out “The Arrowtown Podcast’ on Spotify or other podcast platforms.

Daniel Sim – AVA Deputy Chairperson

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and personality. Experience with cocktail bartending is desired but not essential. Full training can be given by our experienced team. Competitive hourly rates. Drink & food discounts across multiple venues.

Guaranteed set days off weekly. Become part of an awesome community! Forward your cv to info@hydebar.co.nz or speak with a manager in person. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Winery – Come and immerse yourself in the 1,500+ wines and spirits we stock Arrowtown Golf Club – CLUB HOUSE and help us showcase the 100+ wines, ASSISTANT – We have a full-time role gins, whiskies & spirits we have for tasting available for someone with a great attitude, everyday with customers who come from motivation and commitment. Our clubhouse all over the world. We have Part Time team are responsible for the day to day (15-30 hours/week) & Full Time (40 hours/ running of golf operations, membership week) positions at our Arrowtown store in administration and assisting in the bar at various roles. WINE SALES – This could peak times. We are looking for someone be an ideal step up if you have experience who has a strong customer focus and a at a cellar door or if you have enthusiasm welcoming demeanor for our members and for wine, hospitality and retail with a great many visitors. You will have fun multi-tasking customer service attitude. You would and will be joining a small but enthusiastic bring additional value if you have your team. The following skills are desirable: Duty Managers Certificate and/or WSET You consider yourself extremely reliable. qualifications.

You do what you say you are going to do.

BARISTA – You may e an experienced The ability to smile. Computer literacy.

Barista wanting to expand into wine, or a Great customer service skills. Willingness coffee and wine loving local who wants to learn. Capable of basic bar work. Interest to work school hours. Full training can in golf(not essential). Flexible attitude. We be provided, options for 15-40 hours, 2-5 pay a competitive hourly rate, overtime, no days a week. KITCHEN HAND – This is night work, a great view and the opportunity a great entry into hospitality, we will train to start immediately. If this sounds like you in preparing and serving our cheese you, please send your CV to mananger@ board and tapas menu, and all our kitchen arrowtowngolf.co.nz operations. Ideal if you are looking for 20-40 hours, 2-4 days a week. Enquire Hyde – BARTENDING SUPERSTARS – confidentially to henry@thewinery.co.nz Full time or part time. Arrowtown's newest or come & chat with Henry at The Winery, cocktail & live music venue is looking for 27 Ramshaw Lane. people with great customer service skills

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time to party Come join us for what is going to be the party of the year.

Dance the night away to talented local artists Sam Maxwell & The Crown Rangers, amazing auctions and raffles from generously donated prizes from all over the basin and a far.

This is a great chance for everyone in the district to get together, meet new families and to connect with some fun party people. Dust off your dancing shoes and get your tickets NOW to what will surely be an exceptional night!

All proceeds going to our local Arrowtown Primary School.

Saturday 10 June 2023 from 6.30 pm. Dress to impress and bring cash on the night! Strictly R18 event. Tickets are $60pp @ welcome-to-winter-party.raisely.com/

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27 colourful years This years Autumn Festival farewelled a special member of The Arrowtown Buckingham Belles – Carolyn Crum.

Carolyn has been the longest serving Belle since 1996, and this was her 27th Autumn Festival, still as vibrant, sassy and high kicking this year as she would have been back in her 20’s. With a farewell gathering of past and present Belles, crowds were entertained by all getting in to kick up there heels for Carolyn's last Can Can. Carolyn loves dancing. She comes from a very musical family, learning Highland Dancing and ballet as a little girl, at her primary school, St John’s Girls’ School in Invercargill. One of her other talents is singing, she has sung in choirs, taken part in theatre and musical theatre groups.

As a Buckingham Belle, Carolyn has performed at countless events, both community events and special events. Some of her favourite highlights have been performing at the Arrowtown Gold 150th celebrations in 2012, getting to fly to Shanghai with the Queenstown and Southern Lakes Highland Pipe Band to attend the Shanghai Tourism Festival in 2018.

As well as Performing with Celtic Sounds in Invercargill.

Her favourite Belles events have always been the local community events here in Arrowtown. She recalls, with much love, the Community Concerts that were organised with local groups, the fun and laughter backstage. Working with the Fire Brigade to put on shows, swishing with the Miner’s Band, dancing for the Senior Citizens tea, collaborating with the Pipe Band, 'that’s been the best fun' Carolyn says.

Carolyn has enjoyed making lifelong friends with some amazing people along the way. She has been a wonderful support for the Belles group as a leader/teacher. So whilst she has decided to “hang up her skirt” and will be hugely missed, the current Belles hope that she will always be around to keep a keen eye on our Can Can, and will be their number one supporter.

The Arrowtown Buckingham Belles are always looking for ladies!! Do you love to dance? Are you a team player? Do you enjoy dressing up and entertaining others? Are you 18 or over? Then please get in touch via our Facebook page or call 021 062 5747.

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upcoming events

may – july

may

till 21 Bayleys Autumn Festival Art Exhibition

Museum Gallery 9 am – 5 pm

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The Big Bike Film Night

Athenaeum Hall 6 pm Tickets $23

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Lip Sync Battle

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Arrowtown School Snow Sale

School Hall 3 pm

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Arrowtown Funding Clinic

Arrowtown Community Centre 1.30 – 3.30 pm

Showing Off

Museum Gallery 9 am – 5 pm

bigbikefilmnight.nz

Jack Reid Park 7 pm $10

proceeds to MacPherson family

june

1–2 July

Wakatipu High School senior art students

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Welcome to Winter Party

Athenaeum Hall Doors open 6.30 pm Tickets $60

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Aon Gold Medal Public Lecture

Athenaeum Hall 4 – 5 pm

Matariki Arrowtown Lights

Buckingham Green 4 – 10 pm

july

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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 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.

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For trusted, local advice on buying and selling in Arrowtown Vera Stewart 021 059 6266 Raylene McQueen 021 045 081 Otago Realty (NZ) Ltd. Licensed REAA 2008

school report The EPro8 Challenge The EPro8 Challenge is the inter-school science and engineering competition and a team of Arrowtown School's Year 8s took the winning trophy in the regional finals! Well done to Jack, Phineas, Leo and Patrick for their construction of a space invader, complete with a bazooka!

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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 021 288 3454 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 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 (Preston's Drive) is open daily for members. An annual fee of $25 plus $2 donation per visit allows all facilities to be used for woodworking and community projects. New members welcome.

Phone 027 2848814 or 409 8688 for info.

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 17 February. 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 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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