The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 238

EE FR your local event guide & directory 12 October – 8 November 2023

17 NOVEMBER ATHENAEUM HALL ARROWTOWN 7.30 pm start Tickets $30 Available from Humantix.com e - thelooparrowtown@gmail.com w - thelooparrowtown.co.nz

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144A Arrowtown - Lake Hayes Road Lake Hayes Your gateway to lakeside luxury, this property presents a lifestyle that engages seamlessly with the surroundings including panoramic views.

Hamish Walker 027 298 4123 hamish@walkerandco.co.nz walkerandco.co.nz Andco Realty 19 Limited licensed REAA 2008

• All aspects of tree maintenance • Tree removals – Dismantling & felling • Hedge trimming – large & small • Wood splitter hire

• Section clearing • Stump grinding • Firewood • Mulch supplies

SERVING ARROWTOWN & QUEENSTOWN FOR 15 YEARS 021 275 1268

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flower show

Congratulations to the prize winners:

Supreme Champion (Most Points in Show) – Sarah Dobson Champion Daffodil – Tina Clarkson Premier Trumpet Daffodil – Tina Clarkson Premier Large Cup Daffodil – Elaine Kirkland Premier Small Cup Daffodil – Euni Borrie Premier Camellia – Rae North Premier Cut Flower – Audrey Taylor Premier Flower Arrangement – Elaine Kirkland Premier Exhibit – Tina Clarkson Most points Daffodils (Open) – Sarah Dobson Most points Daffodils (Novice) – Jennifer Rogers Most Points Cut Flowers – Ursula Davis Most Points Handcrafts – Jenny Lynch Most Points Adult’s Baking – Cheryl Graham Most Points Adult’s Photography – Lois McArtney Most Points Children’s Baking and Craft – Eva Hoy Most Points Children’s Photography – Amy Jackson Most Creative Display Pre-School & Junior School Children – Tom

whirimako black Creative Queenstown and Art on Tour NZ presents Whirimako Black on 17 November @ Athenaeum Hall – Doors open 7 pm, show 7.30 pm.

Whirimako Black is Aotearoa’s undisputed soul diva. With melodies caressed into shape by the language of her ancestors, Whirimako has carved out a musical pathway leading from the mists of the Urewera to the world.

Joined on stage by the multi-instrumentalist Kim Halliday who perfectly complements her with her virtuosity, and Mahina Kaui’s out of this world Taonga Puoro sounds and vocals it’s a performance not to be missed.

One of New Zealand’s most distinctive singers, Whirimako has featured on numerous collaborations with some of the world’s most highly regarded musical artists. List of awards include Best Māori Album, Best Jazz Album, and a Silver Scroll award for Best Māori Composition.

One of the key pioneers of the Māori music industry, Whirimako Black from the Tūhoe Nation, paved the way for Māori and te reo recording artists. Whirimako is a veteran of 8 albums and has collaborated with numerous national and international musicians. Her blending of folk, jazz and blues incorporates traditional Māori music forms singing in English and te Reo Māori.

Creative Queenstown are hosting ticketing holders with their hospitality to include food and bar service for this event. Enjoy a cheese platter between friends or a chocolate brownie all to yourself!

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arrowtown village association news Get Ready Arrowtown

The better prepared we are for a major emergency, the easier it will be to get through it. And with a major movement of the Alpine Fault overdue, the chances are that emergency will be a earthquake.

We may be cut off by road. We could lose electricity and phones, and water supply and sewerage may not work.

The Arrowtown Community Response Group (CRG) is working with QLDC and Emergency Management Otago to get ready.

About the CRG

The Arrowtown CRG is a subgroup of the AVA formed in 2021.

It aims to help Arrowtown prepare for an emergency and then be as self-sufficient as possible when (not if) it happens. The group has VHF radios and has secured funding for gear like generators, heaters and lighting equipment.

When stood up by Emergency Management, the CRG will open a Community Emergency Hub. Community Emergency Hub

The hub at the community centre will be a place to exchange information. It will have comms with the Emergency Operations Centre in Frankton. Anyone can come for the latest updates, to ask for help or to offer to help others. Approved volunteers at the hub will have access to the Otago Gets Ready database to match needs and resources.

What can you do?

• Join the CRG: a bigger team allows a bigger response • Share your skills, resources and needs on otago.getsready.net

• Like the Get Ready Arrowtown page on Facebook • Read the Get Ready Arrowtown pamphlet which you should have received in your mailbox

REMINDER – The Arrowtown Village Association AGM is coming up.

Thursday the 26th of October, 6pm at the Arrowtown Community Rooms (by the tennis courts). web arrowtownvillage.nz email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 4

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Take advantage of our database of highly active buyers. Spring signals a time for change, buyers are looking to make a move, and our database activity in the past few months reflects this, with a massive increase in buyers looking for more stock. So why wait?

Get in touch with the Bayleys Arrowtown team today!

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classifieds

situations vacant

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

The Dishery – Seek a HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL Skills required – Experience in a busy front of house setting.

A first, second, and top gear. A hospitality radar. If it’s in your blood…we want to talk to you. We offer – daytime hours. Free up your evenings. Top pay for the right candidate.

Express your interest now scott@ thedishery.co.nz or call/txt 021 664 553

public notices FREE kids bike checks – Celebrate the arrival of spring with Better By Bike!

We're thrilled to offer FREE kid's bike checks at Dudleys Cottage. As the school holidays approach, it's the perfect opportunity to ensure your tamariki's safety and bike's reliability. Swing by Dudleys Cottage and let us take care of the essential checkups, so your little ones can pedal safely into spring. www.betterbybike.co.nz

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AGM Thursday 26th October 7:00pm at the Museum.

49 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

school report The start of term 4 and we got to welcome our new principal – James Rasmussen He has been a teacher for 27 years, 15 of those as a Deputy Principal both in Wellington and here at WHS.

CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF D’OR HAIRSTYLISTS www.dorhair.co.nz

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ARROWTOWN RETURNED AND SERVICES ASSOCIATION INVITE THE ARROWTOWN COMMUNITY TO JOIN US ON

SUNDAY 29TH OCTOBER

11 AM AT THE ARROWTOWN CEMETERY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REMEMRANCE ARMY WE ARE HOLDING A COMMUNITY EVENT TO CLEAN THE GRAVES OF ALL THE RETURNED SERVICES PERSONNEL INTERRED IN OUR CEMETERY. WE WILL ALSO BE LAYING A COMMEMORATIVE CERAMIC POPPY ON THE HEADSTONES SO BRING ALONG SOME GLOVES, BUCKETS, GARDENING TOOLS ETC AND GET IN ON THE ACTION. FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE

Your local law firm, wherever you are The 50/50 split rules No one has a crystal ball, but you can contract out of the rules through a Contracting Out Agreement (or Pre-Nup).

Our free online 'Relationship & Family tool' can help you get started.

aspiringlaw.co.nz/COA 0800 277 529 4 Buckingham Street 8

Bella Hutchison Solicitor

upcoming events

october – november

october

21/22

Cyclorama

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Preschool Fundraiser

Spring Swing

Athenaeum Hall 7 pm – 12 am

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RSA Cemetery Clean Up

11 am @ Arrowtown Cemetery

20–27

Vintage Clothing Sale

e-bike festival

Pop Up Shop

www.cyclorama.co.nz

Cottage next to the Fork & Tap

november

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Creative Qtn & Arts on Tour NZ presents

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Queenstown Marathon

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Whirimako Black

Arrowtown Show & Shine

Athenaeum Hall 7.30–8.30 pm $30 @humanitix.com Arrowtown – Queenstown 8 am queenstown-marathon.co.nz

Arrowtown Primary School 11 am–3 pm / Gold Coin Entry arrowtowncarshow@gmail.com

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30 years of friendship and 15 years of real estate an admirable track record with outstanding results.

“Opening and closing doors, by matching people with properties” Let us find your next match by calling us today for a free no obligation appraisal of your current home or to discuss the wish list for your next property purchase. We will make sure the experience is a stress-free pleasure.

Libby Jarvis +64 27 4854 151 10

Sarah Lichtenstein +64 21 665 892

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Browns Real Estate Limited (licensed under the REAA 2008) MREINZ.

arrowtown business news wheelchair and walker available

The Arrowtown Promotion & Business Association is delighted to announce that thanks to the funding supplied by Te Hau Toka connecting communities fund, the APBA were able to apply for a new wheelchair and walker for day use by our less able visitors or family/friends coming through Arrowtown, whether exploring or to attend one of our many events in our beautiful town.

The Lakes District Museum are kindly storing the lightweight walker and wheelchair and will be running the booking system for us for a koha/donation and ID bond to the Museum. You can book it in by either calling them on 03 442 1824 or email: info@museumqueenstown.com Arrowtown Calendars 2024 NOW ON SALE!! Arrowtown 2024

calendars have arrived and they’re the best yet. These are now available in store throughout Arrowtown, including the Lakes District Museum and The Post Office.

Retail $25 each.

Feel free to contact info@ arrowtown. com directly for bulk orders. web arrowtown.com FB @arrowtown email info@arrowtown.com 11

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 Postmasters Kitchen + Bar 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 toddweeksphoto todd.weeks@bayleys.co.nz 021 645 022 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 Medical Centre 1 Berkshire St 03 450 1355 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 Susan 021 165 0862 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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