Lim ited tickets, getin quick! Celebrate our old girl with
fork & tap's building celebrate 150 years
friday 6th
PROHIBITION
NIGHT – live music by Julian Temple from 6 pm. The SpeakEasy will be open to local gangsters and molls. Cardrona & Rifters are setting up bars in our garden.
saturday 7th
PEAKY BLINDERS
EVE – with music all night from 5 piece band, The Collective. Doors open from 6 pm. Tickets $90 includes champagne on arrival, grazing banquet & canapes, on sale through The Fork & Tap. Peaky Blinders dress code
sunday 8th
LAW & DISORDER – from 3 pm we will be holding a court hearing for all our ratbag locals. Will it be you who is summoned? with The Happy Sundays from 4 pm.
Our old girl has been many things over the past 150 years: a bank, a lawyer’s office, a printing room and tea rooms to name a few. Today, as a pillar of our Community, lovingly seismic strengthened and renovated over the past couple of years, this celebration is a nod to her.
The Fork and Tap is a place for our Community to come together, it is a beloved spot to catch up with friends and neighbors, unwind after a long day or celebrate special occasions. We believe in connecting people through good food, drink and camaraderie. 14 years ago Keith & Jeannie recognised this, but they couldn't have done it without the endless Community support.
It's about time we had a party to celebrate her, with all of you! So to celebrate the 150 years get these dates locked into your calendar, get your Peaky Blinders outfit ready and secure your ticket with the team behind the bar. 6–8th December.
arrowtown village association news
river safety
The Arrow River is a majestic and wonderful asset enjoyed my Arrowtown’s and visitors alike. As warmer weather arrives, we are all drawn to the cooling waters to enjoy and play. Please be aware and caution children of the dangers out seemingly placid summer waters can present.
A heavy rainfall can quickly change the river, previously safe spots can bring stronger unpredictable currents. Improvised rope swings and jumping from banks are a childhood rite of passage but please be careful of fragile branches and shallow rocky waters beneath. Fallen trees can also present a temptation to play in or cross the waters, again be aware of the tendency of crack willow to break easily or the potential to slip and fall. Enjoy our river this season but please do so responsibly! coronet forest
The QLDC Community & Services Committee have approve a draft plan for Coronet Forest. Many groups have inputted to this to create a plan for new walking, biking and house riding tracks with native plantings on the face of recently logged Coronet Forest. Fundraising is underway through community trusts as the tracks are not council funded, but an amazing community asset will come out of it. AGM
A reminder that the AVA Annual General meeting is being held on Tuesday 22nd October, 6pm at the Community Rooms by the tennis courts. Please come along to hear more about the work of the AVA in the last 12 months and the year ahead. There is still time to put your hand up to become a committee member, please contact Nick Fifield at chairperson@ arrowtownvillage.nz for more information.
COMMUNITY MATTERS
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 32 YEARS
At Bayleys Arrowtown, we believe in the power of community and mutual support. Our ability to give back and make a positive impact is directly tied to the support we receive from you, our valued clients and neighbours. As a team of locally based agents, we’re not just doing business here, we’re part of the fabric of this community.
Desk space available to rent in Arrowtown office. New build, warm & central location. Includes use of boardroom, kitchen and meeting rooms, call 03 409 8126 for details.
public notices
Lakes District Museum – Annual General Meeting – Thursday 31 October at 6pm at the museum. All welcome.
11TH NOVEMBER 2024
At the Memorial on Soldiers Hill, Durham Street, Arrowtown. Parade to assemble in the carpark at 10.45 am.
FREE to place Classifeds and SV ads, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com
The Arrowtown Promotion & Business Association (APBA) is responsible for supporting local businesses in Arrowtown, arranging members events and creating promotional activity for our most beautiful small town, which includes managing the Arrowtown.com website and our social media pages.
We are looking for a local who is a natural communicator and has a high attention to detail to provide administrative and membership support to the Manager. There is the opportunity for some social media content creation to be included in this role for the right candidate.
This is a casual role on a contract basis for 8-10 hrs per week over ideally x2 half days. Early evening work may be required occasionally to help host members events or meetings so would suit someone who has the flexibility to support this.
Does this sound like you? Would you like to know more? Email us for a job description or to apply please send your CV and a covering letter telling us more about yourself and why you’d be suitable to info@arrowtown.com by 30th October 2024. Applications will be reviewed as received.
Only those with the right to work in NZ should apply Are you an organized superstar?
wharehuanui trail open
Now open, the Wharehuanui trail linking Arrowtown to Arthurs Point is 13km of new trail. Constructed along the northern side of the Whakatipu Basin, following the foothills of Coronet Peak, and tracing Mill Creek from its source before connecting into the existing Countryside Trail at Millbrook. The new trail is the result of seven years’ work by Queenstown Trails with the support of many stakeholders and the community. Queenstown Trails CEO Mark “Willy” Williams has championed the expansion of the Queenstown Trails network. “The big focus of the Wharehuanui Trail is creating a seamless recreational link between the valley trails and the wider backcountry MTB trail network on and around Coronet Peak and Mahu Whenua.” The Wharehuanui Trail also provides an opportunity to experience the conservation efforts by Mana Tahuna and the extensive Mill Creek/Lake Hayes restoration project underway.
ARROWTOWN
2025 CALENDAR
This stunning calendar showcases Arrowtown’s charm, natural beauty and heritage. Perfect Christmas Gift!
Pick up your copy now at $25 from key Arrowtown retailers. Arrowtown Promotion and Business Assn.
beech party success
The Arrowtown Choppers would like to say a big THANK YOU to the community and sponsors for your valuable contribution to the October 2024 'Arrowtown Beech Party Planting Day'.
We planted 3000 Beech and Totara in just over 3 hours, with the help of 130+ volunteers. It was awesome to see so many happy faces, including children with their parents and grandparents creating a legacy for future generations of Arrowtowners.
In total we have now planted 19,500 trees around the Sawpit Gully track in the four years. This is a recurring event in the Arrowtown calendar, and we look forward to seeing you in 2025 for the 9th edition.
Thank you all for helping, we really appreciate it.
We would also like to thank the Arrowtown Cub Group for planting 200 Olearia, Coprosma and Kowhai at Bush Creek in September. This adds to the 5000 plants already planted in the area, with more plantings to come from the Arrowtown School and Arrowtown Kea Group in October 2024.
If you are interested in helping with wilding pine control, planting days (including the preparation and maintenance of the sites) or the plant nursery planning (located in Tewa Banks), then contact us at: info@arrowtownchoppers.co.nz.
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
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 Entertainers
A local group of entertainers who love to perform and sing. Programmes include: Anzac Day, Christmas, music hall singalong, popular variety songs from shows etc. If interested, please contact Faye 03 442 2802. 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 Russell Heckler 027 2848814 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 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.
Mainly Music
We meet every Tuesday of each term at St johns Community Church hall at 10am My contact details are Eileen Toner 0272486513 or etoner1@gmail.com
Petanque
Sundays 3 pm, Library Green. All welcome!
Plunket 0800 933 922
Little fingers playgroup, Mondays 10–12 pm. Fun Fridays 10–12 pm. Remarkable Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month, 11–1 pm. Gold coin donation. All welcome. For all current information, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket Facebook page.
Shotover Country Music Club
NEXT MEETING–Sunday 20 October from 1:30–4.30 pm at Arrowtown Community Centre, Centennial Ave(next to the Rugby Field). Admission $2, Raffles $2. Guest Artist Jenny Campbell from Cromwell. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of Music. Contact Sue Dennis 027 488 6478
Wakatipu Garden Club
We meet on the 2nd Monday every month. New members welcome. For further information. Contact Jennie Burt 0273060415.
Whakatipu Line Dancers 020 4111 9081
MON: Absolute Beginners ~ 9am-10am Beginners/Improver ~ 10am-12pm
WED: Improver/Intermediate ~ 10am1:30pm Lake Hayes Pavilion. ALL WELCOME Cost $10. mollycrawford56@gmail.com
