The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 240

EE FR your local event guide & directory 30 November – 20 December 2023

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n e p O p o Worksh Visit us at our workshop – 9 Bush Creek Road 10am till 4pm Tuesday to Friday or drop bikes at our Bike Rental Shop next to the Arrowtown Police Station GREAT DAY – MADE EASY! 0800 224 473 ride@arrowtownbikehire.co.nz 2

Ayrburn, your new local Opening Saturday 9th December with a weekend full of local entertainment, a set from Sweet Mix Kids and an appearance from Santa himself!

Join us as we celebrate the hottest food and wine destination, 160 years in the making just down the road from Arrowtown.

Bring your friends, family or yourself! There’s really something for everyone and we promise an all in, good time!

To book your table or check out our opening weekend lineup, go to www. ayrburn.com

2023 christmas show The annual Christmas Show “Not A Creature Was Stirring” (Not Even a Mouse!) returns this year with another spectacular display of talent and entertainment thanks to Queenstown Lakes District Council.

With cartoon spirit and imagination, Margaret O’Hanlon has created and brought to life a heartwarming and magical story that will delight and entertain both adults and children alike. With an all local cast, stunning choreography by Anna Stuart, popular songs and traditional carols, “Not A Creature Was Stirring’ is the perfect holiday show for the whole family.

Arrowtown's Kane Viggers(Muffin the Cat) and Bethany Graf(Molly the Dog) are two of the main characters in the show.

Kane is a year 13 student who has a particular gift for computer coding. He has great memories of being involved with the Christmas show in the past, and was instrumental in creating Kane - 2019 in Stepping the current environment of into the World of Christmas the older cast members becoming role models for the younger cast members.

Bethany recently won one of three Distinction in Emerging Talent awards at the recent National Theatre Awards for her acting. in Queenstown Bethany featured as the lead Bethany - 2018 Stars of Christmas in the Christmas Show for two shows.

“Not A Creature Was Stirring” (Not Even a Mouse!) is on Sunday 10 December at the Queenstown Event Centre, at 1pm and 5pm.

‘Excited to be preparing for our 2023 Christmas Show, almost as excited as the children in the show!’

Jan Maxwell, QLDC Relationship Manager Arts and Events. Tickets @ www.christmasshow.co.nz 3

impact100 The Lakes District Museum was one of two recipients of this year’s Impact100 Wakatipu’s annual grants. The museum will be using their funds to support their digitisation project - ensuring that its archives are preserved and easily accessible for the community for generations to come.

This is not the first time Arrowtown based organisations have benefited from Impact100’s grant programme - with Nairn Street based Living Options being its inaugural winner in 2020. Living Options used its $100,000 grant to help fund the Tom Pryde Centre, which supports people in the Wakatipu living with disabilities and their families,

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

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serving as a meeting place, with activities on-site including art, dancing and drama.

Impact100 Wakatipu is a programme of the Wakatipu Community Foundation, and since it was founded in 2020 has donated almost $700,000 to charities in the Wakatipu Basin. It’s a women’s giving circle based on a simple global model; at least 100 women donating, or being sponsored to donate $1,000 each, 100% of which gets granted to charities in the Basin. In addition to the museum, KiwiHarvest also won $100,000 to buy a new van, with the runners up being the Queenstown Trails Trust, the Lightfoot Initiative and Southern Lakes Sanctuary who each got a $3,500 donation to go towards their work.

2024 marks Impact100 Wakatipu’s 5th year and it is enrolling new supporters until it closes on 30th April, when it will announce how much it has to donate for 2024 at their ‘Big Reveal’ event. It is also launching an ‘Impactship’ programme to enable more women from the community to join.

To find out more about Impact100 Wakatipu and how to enrol go to: www.impact100wakatipu.org

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situations vacant The Arrowtown House Boutique Hotel – looking for a superstar that can help with cooking breakfasts, hosting and housekeeping throughout December and January – Call Victoria on 021 079 6233 Arrowtown Pharmacy – We are seeking a retail assistant to join our friendly team in our busy community pharmacy. Full or part time considered. Would include weekend work. Applicants should be flexible, have a positive attitude and be highly motivated and customer focused.

Previous pharmacy and retail experience is preferred. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Email a CV and cover letter to david@arrowtownpharmacy.co.nz

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Thank you to everyone in the community who has supported the Preschools fundraising throughout the year.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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

Arrowtown Market

Library Green 10 am–2 pm Every Sunday

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Arrowtown Long Lunch

Buckingham Street 12–4 pm

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Arrowtown Pool Opening

Arrowtown Pool 11am–6 pm

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Epic Mountain Runs

The WILD

Butler’s Green 6 am – 8 pm The Fork & Tap Music from 5 pm – 8 pm

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The Fork & Tap Opening Weekend

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Ayrburn Opening Weekend

Ayrburn All Day

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Magical Christmas Markets

Ayrburn 10am – 4pm

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Magical Christmas Markets

Ayrburn 4 – 8pm

Lake Hayes A & P Show

Lake Hayes Showground 9 am – 4 pm

Three days of music

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arrowtown business news Arrowtown swept up multiple awards at the prestigious Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards, at Parliament House in Wellington.

Arrowtown won the coveted title of “Most Beautiful Small Town" triumphing over its competitor, Tūrangi. This achievement follows Arrowtown's success in the same category in 2020. The judges were particularly impressed with the vast improvement in environmental improvement and sustainability initiatives the town had implemented over the last three years.

In addition to this recognition, Arrowtown’s Buckingham Street was declared “Best Street”, sponsored by Resene, winning against Beach Road in Akaroa and Gladstone Road in Gisborne.

Nicky Busst, Manager of APBA expressed her pride in Arrowtown's accomplishments. web arrowtown.com

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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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