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Kate
is back
Kate Agnelli is coming back to Arrowtown featuring her latest exhibition 'An Extraordinary Adventure...Life!' which opens at the Lakes District Museum on 30 January 6 pm and runs until 9 March 2025.
Kate has been here over a couple of summers with her partner Luigi, who sadly passed away just over a year ago. Luigi & Kate were famous for there unique drawing style and she has continued drawing, with the couple’s signature, ‘the black and white cats’, always looking on.
twilight opera in the garden
Eight of New Zealand’s finest young Opera talent have signed for the much-loved Twilight Garden Opera on Sunday 9 February.
The popular picnic opera has become one of the most sought after bookings for rising new stars. By contrast it had a cast of five when it launched six years ago. This year’s concert is again at the Stalker family’s Springpointer Garden, with its beautiful amphitheatre looking out to The Remarkables.
The event’s popularity increases despite an industry downturn in the outdoor concert sector. Paul Rea, chair of Arrowtown Creative Arts Society (ACAS) which coproduces it with Auckland’s Opera Studio, puts the continued success down to a “very happy combination.”
“The cast bring fabulous voices, and they’re flattered to be chosen. Plus the program we agree on is always a terrific mix of opera’s most famed arias and duets, and the best of “big voice” pop,” says Paul.
“The artist ‘buy-in’ is strong, and they constantly remark we have something in our atmosphere that brings out the best in performances.
“Because we have about 450 people, the audience sits close, plus the picnic and parking is easy,” says Paul.
The concert has been brought forward an hour so that the second half doesn’t get cold. ACAS asks that concert goers book early to make planning easier.
Sunday February 9. Gates open 4pm for 5pm concert. 70 Lower Shotover Rd. BYO picnic or hampers delivered onsite by www.arctickitchen. co.nz. Tickets $95, and $75 for ACAS members. From Arrowtown Pharmacy or online, search “Arrowtown” at www.evenfinda.co.nz.
arrowtown village association news
Community Feedback Survey 2025
As has become customary we are launching our 4th Annual Community Survey.
Please take the time to complete the survey online and help us understand what's most important to you in the year ahead. There's a few extra questions from previous years and a focus on some significant new projects which will progress in 2025, so please let your views be known.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/AVA2025
Membership Renewal – Final Call
We are now required to renew our membership database each year. You participation in the survey will register you as any AVA Member for 2025, so it is vital to ensure you continue to receive news and communications. Knowing our current active membership also supports the submissions we make on behalf of the community. We are also requesting voluntary donations which support ongoing costs such as online subscriptions and the cost of running public meetings. All AVA work is carried out by community volunteers and our finances are made public each year at our October AGM. www.arrowtown-village-association-membership-donation.raisely. com
Last year we just exceeded 200 responses, it would be great to top that again this year.
Your AVA Committee 2025
We are a voluntary group which supports and advocates for the community. Please get in touch to discuss initiatives around the village or to enquire about joining us.
Nick Fifield (Chairperson), Nicolet Spice (Deputy Chair), Dave Harding-Shaw (Treasurer), Emma Wilson (Secretary), Gemma Ross, Graeme Morrison, Jill Hodgson, Melanie Seyfort, Natalia Galin, Renee Haenga.
Nick Fifield – Chairperson
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MUSE BOUTIQUE – Permanent full/part time stylist position, 4-5 shifts per week for the new Arrowtown boutique. The ideal candidate would have an eye for fashion. Must be able to work weekends, and be eligible to work in New Zealand. email arrowtown@museboutique. co.nz
BIRDWOODS GALLERY in Arrowtown is looking for a gallery assistant for 2-3 days a week. We are searching for a hardworking, reliable person with an eye for detail and an interest in art and design. Retail experience preferred but not required. We are a small gallery that offers a range of artwork from around the world. The successful applicant will be working closely with the gallery owner and other gallery sta so excellent communication skills are required. Please send your CV to: arrowtown@birdwoods.nz
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OPEN NOW FOR SUMMER FUN 11.00AM TO 6.00PM*
*Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day. Season ends Saturday 1 March. P 03 442 0145 | E swim@qldc.govt.nz | W qldc.govt.nz/recreation
SUMMER IN PARADISE
This summer, we’re proud to continue helping Kiwis unlock the doors to their homes and bachs, connecting people and property in Arrowtown. A heartfelt thank you to our clients and community for your support of our office throughout 2024. We wish you a wonderful summer and a great start to 2025.
No matter the season, climate or cycle, we’ll continue elevating our offerings, so we consistently deliver exceptional results for you. Here’s to an Altogether Better summer in paradise!
burns supper & ceilidh
Following last years SELLOUT we are doing it all again! This is a special Birthday edition as its Rabbies Birthday
Round up your friends, get your glad rags and dancing shoes on for a traditional Celtic evening full of banter, craic, eating, drinking, and dancing. Please arrive ready to be seated for dinner service at 6.15pm. We transform the Athenaeum Hall into a little bit of Scotland for the night. Enjoy a traditional 3 course meal, plenty of entertainment then Queenstown's ‘Hair of the Dog’ ceilidh band will set the dance floor alight. That's when the party really starts!
Ross the caller will lead you with the dance steps helping you all with the Scottish country dances so you can fully join in, even if you have never been to a ceilidh before.
Please bring CASH for our wine and beer bar, with a selection of fine single malt whisky. As we are a licensed venue sorry no BYOB alcohol may be brought in to the venue.
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more than 8,000 at this years show
The 109th Lake Hayes A&P Show last Saturday was an outstanding success with record attendance of more than 8,000 people. The weather was perfect, the views unmatched, and the community came together to enjoy all things that make A&P shows special. The new kidszone supported by principal partner Queenstown Airport was a big hit with a stage for local performers as well as family friendly activities such as Jones Contracting’s Big Dig. We were pleased to welcome show jumping back this year after a oneyear hiatus and the equestrian classes in the Classic Builders Arena showcased the high level of local and national riders.
It’s always great to have the support of local businesses behind this community event and we welcomed new partners Ayrburn and Swifty who supported the show bars and an interactive Farmzone. The Ray White Grand Parade and Mountain Scene Hobby Horses were a highlight for tamariki. The entries across a range of categories in home industries impressed the judges and we appreciate Baxter’s long-standing support of this A&P mainstay. There was an exceptional line-up of entertainers on the Five Mile stage including highland dancers, Nadia Lim, Jackie Bristow. Without our funding partners QLDC, Lotteries, Central Lakes Trust, Creative NZ, the show would not be possible. Also a shout out to our Coronet Peak Volunteer Crew, this event simply wouldn’t happen without you. Our efforts to reduce waste continue and the dishrupt team were working hard to help us almost eliminate single use serveware. The park and ride and bike park were also very well used this year.
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
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 flowers
The Arrowtown Flower Company thearrowtownflowercompany.co.nz 021 946 836 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 Meeting will be held 1:30 – 4:30 SUNDAY 19TH JANUARY at Arrowtown Community Centre, Centennial Ave(next to the Rugby Field). Visitors Welcome. 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.
