The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 256

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Bespoke kitchens on display and available to order at

18 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 021486620 Located in the Italian quarter between Little Aosta and Bianca Giovi

CLASS – Central Lakes Arts Support Scheme Funding is now available for community–based arts groups, with the aim of the scheme is to increase participation in the arts at a local level, and increase the range and diversity of arts available to communities.

A guide and the application form is available online to assist with the funding process: https://www.qldc.govt.nz/community/community-funding/arts-culture-andheritage-funds/#class Funding rounds close on the 15th of each month For any enquiries contact Jan Maxwell Relationship Manager Arts and Events 03 441 0469 or 027 233 7934 or email jan.maxwell@qldc.govt.nz

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Indigo Indigo is an informal collaboration of eight Central Otago artists who mount group exhibitions of their work.

They curate these exhibitions in order to stimulate varied conversations between their works. Indigo presents a model of a group of artists with diverse practices working together.

These practices encompass a range of media including ceramics, painting, sculpture and mixed media.

Artists: Nigel Wilson, Luke Anthony, Lynee Wilson, Shaun Burdon, Judy Cockeram, Jillian Porteous, Megan Huffadine, and Rachel Hirabayashi.

huge local participation at motatapu 2600 people took to the hills in Wānaka and Arrowtown on the 1st March, to compete in the Motatapu. With five events on offer including a 52km ultra run, a 42km trail marathon, 47km mountain bike, 15km trail run and 4km kids’ trail run, locals shined throughout the events.

200 competitors aged from 7 to 15 years old took on the 4km Junior Trail Run, with Niko Gardiner and Arrowtowner Libby Fleck zooming around the course in impressive times of 00:16:13 and 00:18:09 to win their respective male and female categories.

Arrowtown local Benje Paterson had a “quiet goal” to win today’s Motatapu Marathon. “I wasn’t telling people that, but I always want to podium and I thought if I had a good day I could win.” It did turn out to be a good day and he claimed victory in a time of 03:04:11.

“I’m from Arrowtown and my house is about a kilometre from the start line so it was pretty cool to take the win in my own backyard. This is my first Motatapu marathon but I’ve done everything else in between. I was third in the Miner’s Trail last year and I’ve been on the podium in the Ultra so this was the last one and it’s probably the most satisfying result to be honest.”

It was all about redemption for Queenstown local Hannah Wall who was able to step up from a second-place finish in 2024 and take the win in the women’s Ultra field in a time of 06:57:52. The time put her in fifth place overall, 41 minutes ahead of the next finisher (Finn Gallagher) and more than an hour ahead of second place in the women’s field.

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arrowtown village association news Save Butlers Wall

The Arrowtown Charitable Trust are spearheading an initiative to raise money to restore historic Butlers Wall (1886) which supports Buckingham Street as it descends to Dudley’s Precinct and the road to Macetown. A heritage restoration has not been costed but would be expensive. So, the appeal aims to raise awareness of the walls history and the need to repair it before collapse. The AVA supported converting the road to one-way last year to half traffic movements over the wall and mitigate any further degradation. An interview with RNZ discussed the issue in detail and can be found on their website.

Macetown Managed Access

Efforts lead by the Shotover 4WD Club and other key stakeholders, including AVA, are progressing a managed access approach to the Macetown Road. This is to mitigate damage to environmental and heritage assets and the road itself, ensuring it continues to remain open for public access into the future. A boom gate is proposed, with registration required and a small toll to gain access. More detail will be outlined in our full Q1 Newsletter later this month.

Q1 Newsletter

Ensure you are signed up with the AVA to receive the first quarterly newsletter of 2025. Included will be an analysis of our Annual Community Survey, Councillors Report (New), Urban Intensification Update, Arrow River Reserve Management Plan and more…

Nick Fifield – Chairperson

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public notices ARROWTOWN RSA AGM Wednesday 26 March, 7pm at the Arrowtown Bowling Club. Apologies to arrowtownrsa@gmail.com FREE to place Classifeds and SV ads, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

The entire range on display and available at

18 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 021486620 Located in the Italian quarter between Little Aosta and Bianca Giovi

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arrowtown rugby ready for the 2025 season!

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

As we gear up for another exciting rugby season, the Arrowtown Rugby Senior Team has hit the ground running with preseason training that started on January 16th. We've had a fantastic turnout, with 18-22 players showing up each session demonstrating their commitment and enthusiasm for the upcoming season.

We're thrilled to welcome eight new players who are eager to join our club and team. Their fresh energy and talent are sure to add great value to our squad.

Our preseason schedule includes two away games: the first against Clinton March 1st and the second against Wyndham on March 15th. These matches will be crucial in helping us fine-tune our strategies and build team cohesion.

Mark your calendars for our first home game of the season on March 22nd, where we'll be facing Matakanui at Jack Reid Park. We look forward to seeing our supporters there, cheering us on as we kick off the season on out Home ground.

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APBA Series

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Meet fellow members and be inspired about our local events, community groups and business in Arrowtown Drop in to the Arrowtown Library, 12:30-1:00pm, Last Tuesday of every month

Bring your lunch* and hear from local business owners, connect with community groups and events or discover Arrowtown’s rich history—all in just 30 minutes! APBA’s Lunch & Learn series is your chance to drop in, gain fresh insights, and network with fellow members in the cosy setting of our local library.

2025 dates

25 March, 29 April, 27 May, 24 June, 29 July, 26 August, 30 September, 28 October, 25 November *Please do not bring hot food into the library 8

upcoming events

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Indigo Arrowtown Bulls Rugby Game Arrowtown vs Matakanui

Lakes District Museum Gallery 9 am – 5 pm Jack Reid Park 2.30 pm

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Arrowtown Bulls Rugby Game Arrowtown vs Alexandra

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Arrowtown Beech Party

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Arrowtown Autumn Festival

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Arrowtown Anzac Day Service

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Arrowtown Bulls Rugby Game Arrowtown vs Cromwell

Jack Reid Park 2.30 pm Chinese Village 9 am Arrowtown

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The Cenotaph, Durham Street 10:30am Jack Reid Park 2.30 pm

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arrowtown school report Arrowtown School students have been enjoying lots of outdoor education pursuits in the last few weeks.

The year 3/4 students went on a River Ramble, the year 5/6 syndicate were at Camp Columba and the year 8's had a great time at Bannockburn!

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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 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 12

plumber Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd PO Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071 retail The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 real estate Bayleys 36 Buckingham St 03 442 1616 Colliers Candice & Vera 027 630 1283/021 059 6266 Harcourts Arrowtown 021 288 3454 Walker & Co. 4/23 11th Ave, Lake Hayes 027 298 4123

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

Dorothy Browns Bookclub

03 442 1964

Meet the 1st Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome.

Arrowtown Entertainers

Mainly Music

Arrowtown Golf Club

Sundays 3 pm, Library Green. All welcome!

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.

03 442 1719

Club days–every Weds & Sat(men) / Tue (9 holes) & Thurs (ladies). Phone the golf shop for more info.

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 Plunket

0800 933 922

Little fingers playgroup, Mondays 10–12 pm. Fun Fridays 10–12 pm. Remarkable Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of Arrowtown Library 03 442 1607 Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Sat 10 am– the month, 11–1 pm. Gold coin donation.

2 pm. Reading to Dogs: Tues 3.30–4.30 pm, All welcome. For all current information, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket during School Term Time.

Facebook page.

Arrowtown Menzshed

027 284 8814

Shotover Country Music Club

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.

Club Day–Sunday 16th March at 1:30, at the Arrowtown Community Centre, Centennial Ave,next to Rugby field, visitors welcome. Guest Artist is Lyall McGregor. $2 door charge. Contact Sue Dennis 027 488 6478

Arrowtown Scouts

We meet on the 2nd Monday every month. New members welcome. For further information. Contact Jennie Burt 0273060415.

Arrowtown Village Association

MON: Absolute Beginners ~ 9am-10am Beginners/Improver ~ 10am-12pm WED: Improver/Intermediate ~ 10am1:30pm Lake Hayes Pavilion. ALL WELCOME Cost $10. mollycrawford56@gmail.com

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

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.

Wakatipu Garden Club

Whakatipu Line Dancers

020 4111 9081

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