The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 234

EE FR your local event guide & directory 15 June – 12 July 2023

Celebrating MATARIKI in Ka-Muriwai from 4pm Friday

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LAKE HAYES | 186 ARROWTOWN - LAKE HAYES ROAD

Commanding an elevated presence overlooking Lake Hayes, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom family retreat boasts a Mediterranean flavour with divine alfresco living spaces and an inspired, light-filled interior, promising a life of idyllic everyday living in Queenstown. The perfect home for families, holidaymakers or investors.

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HAMISH WALKER 027 298 4123 QUEENSTOWN 03 442 4123 LI C E N S E D RE A A 2 0 0 8

If Mum has a great day, everyone has a great day.

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

If you Mums give us that desperate exhausted look, we’ll make sure you get a treat.

Visit us in Queenstown, Arrowtown or Queenstown Airport.

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auditions Blackadder: The Golden Age will be performed 7-16 September at Athenaeum Hall.

The play is a mash-up of the best characters and scenes from the much loved television programme and transports Lord Edmund Blackadder, Baldrick, Lord Percy, Queenie and other wonderfully ridiculous characters from the small screen to the stage.

There are a range of roles available email Info@ remarkable theatre.co.nz for an audion pack which has info on the show and roles, how to book an audition time and the audition pieces.

experience matariki arrowtown lights Join us for the second annual Matariki Arrowtown Lights celebration in Kā-Muriwai Arrowtown on Friday July 14. This one-day event marks the changing of seasons and the start of the Māori new year, 'Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea.'

Local schools, including Arrowtown Primary and Pre-school as well as Wakatipu High will showcase the art of kapa haka, bringing their passion and talent to the stage as a fundraiser for Arrowtown Preschool.

The historic buildings of Kā-Muriwai Arrowtown will be illuminated with beautiful projections illustrating the essence and story of Matariki.

This year we are excited to announce the addition of fire pits on Buckingham Street where people can gather, share stories, and enjoy delicious food from expanded kai/food stalls that will line either end of Buckingham Street. The fairies and fire dancers will also amaze and delight spectators once again.

We are thrilled to welcome back the popular Professor Brian Boyle, a renowned astrophysicist, who will share his profound knowledge about the astronomical and cultural significance of the Matariki star cluster. His captivating insights will leave you enlightened and inspired.

Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association Manager, Nicky Busst, in collaboration with the Arrowtown Charitable Trust, expresses their gratitude for the tremendous support received. Thanks to the APBA board, new sponsors Millbrook Resort and Ray White Arrowtown, and funding from Queenstown Lakes District Council, Central Lakes Trust, Community Trust South, New Zealand Community Trust, and Te Hau Toka Southern Well Being Trust, this event continues to thrive.

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable celebration. Join us on July 14 for an enchanting evening filled with culture, heritage, and education.

For more information and updates, follow us on social media @arrowtownmatarikilights 3

arrowtown village association news olive leaf centre

From time-to-time AVA becomes involved in resource consent hearings.

This is driven by the AVA being the guardian of the Arrowtown Community Visioning Report 2017 & 2022, where heritage and character are identified as key pillars for Arrowtown.

Since the formation of the Noleaf Group in 2017, the AVA have supported objections to a new modernistic “Olive Leaf” building being proposed to the east of St. Patrick’s Church on Hertford Street within the residential historic management zone. The building is intended to provide an extension to the Church’s facilities with a community space and accommodation. Noleaf and QLDC both claim that the proposal does not meet the primacy, spaciousness and simplicity requirements as noted in the Proposed District Plan and the Arrowtown Design Guidelines (2016).

A long-term involvement has been undertaken in the Environment Court following the appeal of the Olive Leaf Centre Trust’s proposal.

Resource consent was first declined following a hearing before 2 commissioners in September 2020 but an appeal was lodged in 2021.

With the latest hearing process recently completed, the Arrowtown community awaits the final judicial decision over the next few months.

Through public donations and community fundraising 2020 – 2022 Noleaf has raised $41,142 to cover Heritage and Planning Expert costs for both hearings. Todd Walker Law were pro bono for the first hearing and funded by a member of the community for the appeal hearing which has been greatly appreciated.

– AVA Chairperson

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situations vacant 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 THE LOOP ARROWTOWN Looking for a couple of enthusiastic kids to deliver the Loop!!

If you are an enthusiastic kid that loves getting outside, come rain, hail or shine and want to earn some pocket money once a month, email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com for more info.

Would suit 10-13 year olds.

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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.

one night only Arrowtown Creative Arts Society is presenting A Night with Olivia Pike. One of New Zealand Opera’s rising soprano stars, Olivia is booked for a one-nightonly performance in the Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown, on Thursday 6 July at 7pm.

A Dame Malvina Major Aria winner, Olivia took out the Brayden Coldicutt Aria in February, which she followed by winning a highly-prized place in the Boston Conservatory’s famed opera training programme. The Dunedin-based soprano leaves for the Boston Conservatory in September.

It will be a big night. Olivia, hugely impressive supporting Simon O’Neill at last year’s sell-out by the Grammy winning tenor, is already enjoying a stellar year. She will be accompanied by pianist Professor Terence Dennis.

Tickets are $60 general admittance or $50 ACAS members, available @eventfinda.co.nz or Arrowtown Pharmacy. Complimentary canapes, cash bar opens 6.30pm.

Queenstown Community Visit Wednesday 21st June 2023 Looking for funding for a community project and not sure where to start?

Make a time to meet with our Grants Manager Dianne Williams to see how we may be able to help.

Contact 0800 500 185 to book your space

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Get an appraisal in June/July and be in to win a $200 restaurant voucher.

Vera Stewart 021 059 6266 Raylene McQueen 021 045 0813 Otago Realty (NZ) Ltd. Licensed REAA 2008

The D’or team is excited to introduce YAMILE Yamile embarked on a journey from Argentina to New Zealand approximately 11 months ago.

Yamile’s expertise lies in the realm of hair styling, where she has mastered the art of creating captivating new looks for her clients. As an advanced stylist, she possesses a keen eye for detail and a deep passion for her craft.

Get your booking today with Yamile 03 442 1890 d-or@xtra.co.nz www.dorhair.co.nz 8

upcoming events

june – july

june

1–2 July

Wakatipu High School senior art students

Showing Off

Museum Gallery 9 am – 5 pm

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Aon Gold Medal Public Lecture

Athenaeum Hall 4 – 5 pm

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Mitch James The Long Road Home Tour

Athenaeum Hall 7 pm Tickets @moshtix.co.nz

july

2 – 27 August

Astrophotography and night sky photography

Winterstellar

Museum Gallery 9 am – 5 pm

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A Night with Olivia Pike

Athenaeum Hall 7–9 pm Tickets @eventfinda.co.nz

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Matariki Arrowtown Lights

Buckingham Green 4 – 10 pm

school report Rippa Championship The Central Otago Rippa Championship took place on June 1st.

The Year 6's won their grade and it was a battle between our Year 7 & 8's - The Year 8s took out first and the Year 7s came second. Congratulations to everyone who played!

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bush creek ice A dedicated group of locals wanted to restore the old ice rink in Bush Creek. Three years of planning, improving clearing the land, and building the rink has brought the winter magic back to the area.

Playing outdoors is such an important part of our village life.

Arrowtown has long been well known for ice. The largest of the rinks in the area was the Nairn Street rink (now Wilcox Green), which ran from the 1950s through to 1983. According to the Lakes District Museum, hundreds of people would come to Arrowtown from all over Otago and Southland, especially on bus trips, to take part in the fun. Lots of memories were made here! Arrowtown had an ice hockey team called the 'Arrows' and our wee town even hosted the New Zealand Ice Skating Champs in 1966. The current volunteers have renamed their Sunday social ice hockey team the 'Arrows' as a tribute to the ice hockey pioneers.

Eventually, a new town water supply sourced from a bore had less air in it which hampered the freezing process. Along with milder winters, this led to the rink being shifted to a colder site in Bush Creek where it ran until the early 1990s.

With permission from the land owner to use the shared space for the community, the Bush Creek Ice group set about getting a rink reestablished.

Various methods were tested, and after lots of trial and error and volunteer hours, there has been success this year with the help of an experienced ice maker.

The rink is free and accessible to all! The Bush Creek Ice group ask you respect the area, the environment, and use it during daylight hours unless you notify them via their Facebook page so they can maintain the surface.

Volunteers are always needed so if anyone is interested in helping or contributing you can contact the group via their facebook page: 'Bush Creek Ice'.

Give their page a follow and you'll be kept up to date with all of the icy goings-on in Bush Creek.

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WARM UP WITH A SOLID MARKET STRATEGY

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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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