The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 239

EE FR your local event guide & directory 9 – 29 November 2023

Central Otago Regional Choir conducted by Richard Madden with accompanist Alison Frude presents

Glorious Choruses & CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS Friday 24 November Athenaeum Hall at 7.30 pm Guest Artists

Boudewijn Keenan

Teddy Finney Waters

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Cameron Monteath

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Dunstan High School Sunday 26 November at 7.30 pm m - 021 0287 8638

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open day

On Sunday the 29th of October the Arrowtown Volunteer Fire brigade officially welcomed in their new medical first response vehicle.

Supporters were invited to the station to see the vehicle up close, witness the blessings, lead by kaumātua Darren Rewi and Pastor Carlton Johnstone.

The brigade presented recognition gifts to their major sponsors and supporters.

After light refreshment the doors were opened to the wider community and public, where people came from far and wide to see the new vehicle, including the brigades 3 other fire trucks. Mr Whippy was on hand, dishing out an astonishing 135 ice creams!

glorious choruses concert Stirring and well-known choral works, delightful Christmas carols and talented guest artists will come together in the Central Otago Regional Choir’s Glorious Choruses concert on November 24.

The choir’s three young guests are sure to impress.

Teddy Finney Waters, an 18-year-old classical singer from Dunedin is the current leader of the NZ Secondary Students’ Choir, has studied under Judy Bellingham for four years and plans to study Classical Voice and Law next year. His beautiful voice belies his youth.

Boudewijn Keenan studies cello performance under Dr Heleen du Plessis at the University of Otago and was the 2023 winner of the Dunedin Concerto Competition.

He regularly plays with the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra and Cellists of Otago and in this concert will play pieces by Rachmaninoff and Paganini.

Honours student Cameron Monteath has won several prestigious awards for both piano and composition.

He plays in the Dunedin Symphony Orchestra while also studying a BA in French and German. Cameron performed with the choir in 2022 and returns to accompany both Teddy and Cameron, along with a solo performance of El Puerto (The Gate) from Iberia

by Isaac Albéniz.

The choir’s programme includes beautiful arrangements of lesser known traditional carols, with conductor Richard Madden ramping up the energy and volume for Sir Edward Elgar’s Land of Hope and Glory, the dramatic and inspirational O Fortuna from Camina Burana, the beautiful but sad Lacrymosa from Mozart’s Requiem, Verdi’s Va, Pensiero (better known as the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from Nabucco) and finally, Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah. While this is often performed at Easter, it is equally appropriate at Christmas, and will leave audiences in ebullient mood.

Come along for a wonderful concert of exciting music, Friday, 24 November at 7.30pm Athenaeum Hall. Tickets $30 (students free) available from choir members or Lakes District Museum, Arrowtown.

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arrowtown village association news The AVA’s year closed out in October with our Annual General Meeting held at the Community Rooms. This is an opportunity for us to reflect on the year, farewell committee members and welcome new ones.

The AVA has sought to engage with the community in new ways, we attended the Arrowtown Farmers Market in December 2023, selling Arrowtown’s popular calendars, our Annual Survey was conducted for the second year in January, helping us to understand the priorities of our members 1. Urban Development, 2. Infrastructure Quality and 3. Heritage Preservation. We conducted online Zoom meetings with topics including the Tewa Banks Community Housing Project and the work to improve Lake Hayes water quality. An Arrowtown Podcast was also launched, talking to community members, event organisers, councilors and businesses, stay turned for more! We also continue regular communication here in The Loop and thanks to Alison Dench for managing our Facebook Page and newsletters.

We held two large community meetings, first in March regarding the work to improve our natural environment and long term intentions, spearheaded by the Arrowtown Choppers and their successful Beech party events. In September we held a meeting and provided information on proposed urban intensification plans which would increase height limits outside the historic zone by up to 12 meters.

We welcome new community members Mel Seyfort, Renne Haenga and Toni Clarke who join Nick Fifield (Chair), Dave Harding-Shaw (Treasurer), Graeme Morrison, Mark Hose, Nell Hunter, Nicolet Spice and Emma Wilson (Secretary). Special thanks to Ben Teele, stepping down after 7 years who was influential in contributing to wilding and predator control, as well as reforestation and Daniel Sim (Deputy Chair) after 4 years, for his contributions to environmental and urban planning discussions in particular.

– Nick Fifield, Chairperson

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public notices Menzshed are holding an Open Day this Saturday 11 November from 12.30–3 pm – Come along and view our excellent facility, meet some of the guys and if you have a piece of wooden furniture or other that needs repair or restoration bring it along and we may be able to give it a new life.

ARROWTOWN RSA ARMISTICE DAY REMEMBRANCE SERVICE – SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2023

At the Memorial on Soldiers Hill, Durham Street, Arrowtown. Parade to assemble in the carpark at 10.45 am.

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ARROWTOWN 2024 CALENDAR

This stunning calendar showcases Arrowtown’s charm, natural beauty and heritage.

Pick up your copy now at $25 from key Arrowtown retailers.

Arrowtown Promotion and Business Assn.

move for movember Arrowtown Bike Hire are getting behind Movember and mental health by running a Men's mental health ride on Sunday 26th November.

Been feeling a bit down, lonely or just need an excuse to get outside? Come jump on a bike and get those legs moving. Talking is great, but exercise in the great outdoors is even better!

We are putting on 10 ebikes and 20 standard bikes at a discounted price to help get you out there, or bring your own bike and make a donation.

All proceeds will be donated to Movember for mens health. Ebikes–$40, Standard bikes–$20. Book through our website arrowtownbikehire.co.nz All are welcome to come along, ride, talk or just ride if you don’t feel like talking. The Ride will be to the Bungy Bridge and back, starting at 10.30 am. Sausages and cold drinks await you back at Arrowtown Bike Hire, Opposite the Arrowtown Farmers Market at 59 Buckingham Street, access via Ramshaw Lane.

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end of an era David Clarke, 67, has handed over the reins as director of the Museum after 34 years, to Jane Peasey, who has been working at the Museum for 11 years and will be the first women Director.

David has always had a passion for history being very involved in many projects for the Museum and the community over his time.

'There have been so many highlights from my 34 years as Director' says David. 'Having the honour of being in charge of caring for and protecting the district taonga'. The people he has met along the way, from royalty, prime ministers, sports stars, entertainers to the beautiful local people he has interviewed as part of the oral history recording.

David has helped set up the Art Gallery in the Museum, the information and book shop, buying the Arrowtown Post Office for the Community, establishing the education programme, archives and research facility, plus the earthquake strengthening and restoring the historic BNZ building. Mainly he 'loved making a difference'.

David has also been part of many community groups, while serving on council, he said 'a highlight was working with ORC to build the river track, building the skate park, landscaping Ramshaw Lane and Buckingham St and getting a new liner for the Arrowtown Pool'.

Never being bored and looking For any help with forward to going to work have immigration matters, been key in his achievements.

'The people I have worked with, contact us: have been amazing!'

Helena Smith 027 834 5473 The Lakes District Museum also Wendy Baker 021 184 3309 celebrated 75 years last month so hello@arrowtownimmigration.nz its a fitting time for David to finish www.arrowtownimmigration.nz up. You will be well missed and your work has it's own place in our towns history.

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upcoming events

november – december

november

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Armistice Day Remembrance Service

Now– April

A fabulous selection of artists. artisans, fair trade, fresh produce, ready to eat food and much more!

Soldiers Hill, Durham Street 10.45 am

Arrowtown Market

Library Green 10 am–2 pm Every Sunday

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Creative Qtn & Arts on Tour NZ presents

Athenaeum Hall 7.30–8.30 pm $30 @humanitix.com

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Queenstown Marathon

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Arrowtown Christmas Market

Athenaeum Hall 9 am–4 pm Gold coin donation

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Arrowtown Show & Shine

Arrowtown Primary School 11 am–3 pm / Gold Coin Entry

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Arrowtown Long Lunch

Buckingham Street 12–4 pm

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Epic Mountain Runs

The WILD

Butler’s Green 6 am – 8 pm

Arrowtown Christmas Market

CHRISTMAS SENDING DATES

Whirimako Black

Plunket presents

Arrowtown – Queenstown 8 am queenstown-marathon.co.nz

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december

Plunket presents the

Sunday 19th November 2023, 9:00am - 4pm Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown Gold Coin Admission This beautiful artisan market offers a wide selection of unique NZ handcrafted items to satisfy all your Christmas shopping needs.

Jewellery & Clothing

Toys & Games

Arts & Crafts

Supported by the Queenstown Lakes District Council

Stylish Homewares

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Economy Courier Express

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arrowtown business news As longer and warmer summer days start to creep back, we’re excited to announce that the second stage of our bike racks into Arrowtown CBD will be installed in mid December outside Postmasters Kitchen + Bar and then another two bike racks outside the Gold Shop, replacing two car parks mid January.

These will be beautiful planter box bike racks, custom made for Arrowtown, by Arrowtown Engineering and planted with white carpet roses to really brighten the main street.

It was a great win last week for the No Leaf Trust to hear that the judge over-ruled the Environment Court appeal by Olive Leaf Centre Trust for their building in our historic zone, which APBA as s274 parties have been involved in for the last 7 years.

We’ve also been busy in support of our business and residents of Arrowtown with council submissions which have included submitting against the PDP Urban Intensification Variation and feedback on the Social Housing Plan Change, ORC Transport Business Case, Solid Waste Bylaw, Speed Bylaw and the Blue-Green Network.

Thanks to funding from Te Hau Toka we were able to purchase web arrowtown.com

a wheelchair & walker for day use in Arrowtown, hired for a koha/ donation. These are stored and booked through the Lakes District Museum.

There are several events happening in Arrowtown throughout November & December, resulting in a few road closures or traffic management in place around Arrowtown, two of those being both the Queenstown Marathon next Saturday 18th with a Stop and Go on Malaghans road between 8-10am and the Long Table down Buckingham Street on Friday 1st December.

Promotional wise we’ve got our brand new Arrowtown Guides hitting the streets later this month, which are distributed throughout NZ and we’ve reactivated both our “Love Local” and “Shop Local this Christmas” digital campaigns to support our business community during the next few months.

Lastly a huge welcome back to Sawa and Kei who opened Cave (in the Old Chop Shop building) now for lunch as well as dinner.

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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 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 Massage Therapist Renata Garbin www.renatagarbin.nz 021 0256 4680 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.

Whakatipu Line Dancers 020 4111 9081 MON: Absolute Beginners ~ 9am-10am Beginners/Improver ~ 10am-12pm WED: Improver/Intermediate ~ 10am-1:30pm Lake Hayes Pavilion. ALL WELCOME Cost $10. mollycrawford56@gmail.com 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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