The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 257

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We’ll Meet Again – 80 Years On Come and relive the spirit of unity and resilience as the Central Otago Regional Choir celebrates the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in its concert series, We’ll Meet Again: 80 Years On. This memorable programme will transport you back in time, featuring iconic songs that captured the hearts of nations during turbulent times.

Saturday 10th May at 7.30 pm Athenaeum Hall. Tickets available from undertheradar. co.nz or Arrowtown Pharmacy, Tickets $30 – Door cash sales – School students free.

a celebration of autumn’s magic As the leaves turn colour, Arrowtown comes alive for the 39th Arrowtown Autumn Festival, running April 24–27, 2025. This beloved event showcases food, wine, music, art, and community, offering more than 50 events over four exciting days.

Festival favourites include the Pie, Pint & Pinot, the Mora Autumn Lunch, the ASB Market Day, and the Bayleys Parade, as well as the much-loved Art Exhibition at the Lakes District Museum. New additions to the lineup include Casino Royale at the New Orleans Hotel and the Pub Choir in the Athenaeum Hall (both on Sunday!). Josh Thomson will be the headliner at the Comedy Night and The Breeze Kitchen will take place this year at Provisions of Arrowtown, with a delicious six course degustation menu on offer.

The outdoor movie on Friday will be Despicable Me, so get your kiddos dressed up as minions and they could win a prize! We also have prizes for the Pumpkin Growing Competition so if you’ve got one brewing, bring it down - categories are heaviest, ugliest, prettiest and best creation for anyone who fancies a bit of pumpkin carving.

Market and Parade Day (Saturday, April 26) will see Arrowtown buzzing with live music across three stages from 10 AM - 4 PM, followed by Saturday Night Live, featuring performances throughout town.

We encourage attendees to bring their own cups and bottles. Parking is limited, so walking, biking, or carpooling is recommended. The Lightfoot Initiative will be on site with valet bike parking and Pure Tours will be running a shuttle bus for those further afield.

Thanks to the Arrowtown community, businesses, and the Skyline Volunteer Crew, this festival continues to thrive. Most events are free, but ticketed events are filling fast—check out the full programme online at www.arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz or grab a copy at the Lakes District Museum. Save the date and celebrate the magic of autumn in Arrowtown!

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arrowtown village association news Urban Intensification

After some delays, the Urban Intensification debate will once again come to the fore as an important topic for the village. The Hearing Panel have advised the dates and venues where they will hear from submitters from the 2023 public consultation who have indicated they wish to speak. The dates are as follows; 28/07/2025 to 01/08/2025 – ARROWTOWN at Athenaeum Hall 04/08/2025 to 08/08/2025 – QUEENSTOWN 25/08/2025 to 29/08/2025 – WANAKA We are expecting a large number of people to speak to the hearing on behalf of Arrowtown. The AVA has put in a submission and will be speaking to it.

Todd & Walker Law have generously offered the pro bono services of Graeme Todd and Rosie Hill to assist our community through th eprocess and will also make a presentation to the hearing on behalf of Arrowtown. Submissions from Arrowtown were overwhelmingly against being included in the planned intensification variation, so these hearings are critical to having the community’s voice heard and acknowledged, along with the strong and valid arguments that will be presented.

Our aim is to ensure Arrowtown is excluded from this variation and that our community presents a cohesive and informed voice on the matter.

We intend to hold workshops to support speaker to ensure arguments are based on the persuasive facts and guidelines, rather than emotive personal views and preferences. Please stay tuned for more information of this opportunity or contact Mark Hoise For more information bella15@outlook.co.nz Nick Fifield – Chairperson

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a fundraisier to fill your belly The Under-18 Junior Stampede ice hockey team will be fundraising for their 2025 season on Anzac Day at the Arrowtown Bakery Café.

Competing in the National Tournament against teams from Auckland, Dunedin & Christchurch, the squad of 20 players has an expanded season this year with new rounds announced for Christchurch and Queenstown. The team is excited to compete on home turf this year, the first time in nearly a decade since Queenstown hosted a national tournament round at the junior level. Pop on down to the Arrowtown Bakery Café from 9am on Friday 25th April where the team will be serving coffee, soup, bacon & egg butties, cakes and other treats. All proceeds will support the players with their travel costs.

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 6

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public notices ARROWTOWN ANZAC DAY SERVICE 25 APRIL 2025 @ 10.30am At The Cenotaph, Durham Street, Arrowtown. Those wishing to join the Parade please assemble at 10am at the Atheneum Hall, Buckingham Street to march to the Cenotaph for the service at 10.30am. If weather in inclement the service will be held in the Atheneum Hall.

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a legacy for future generations The Arrowtown Choppers would like to say a big THANK YOU to the community and sponsors for your valuable contribution to the April 2025 '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 22,500 trees around the Sawpit Gully track in the last 4 ½ years, which is successfully linking the remnant stands of Beech Forest. This is a recurring event in the Arrowtown calendar, and we look forward to seeing you in October 2025 for the 10th edition. Thank you all for helping, we really appreciate it.

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 (in Tewa Banks), then contact us at: info@ arrowtownchoppers.co.nz

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Bespoke kitchens on display and available to order at

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upcoming events

april – may

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Arrowtown Autumn Festival 2025

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24 25 till 18 May

Arrowtown Autumn Festival Opening Ceremony Arrowtown Autumn Festival The Art of Wine Arrowtown Autumn Festival The Breeze Kitchen @ Provisions Bayleys Arrowtown Autumn Art Exhibition 2025

Buckingham Green 12 – 1 pm Astor Bristed Gallery 5.30 – 7 pm – Tickets $50 Provisions of Arrowtown 7 – 10 pm – Tickets $160 Lakes District Museum Gallery 9 am – 5 pm

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Arrowtown Anzac Day Service

The Cenotaph, Durham Street 10:30am

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Arrowtown Autumn Festival Outdoor Movie – Despicable Me Arrowtown Autumn Festival ASB Market Day and Bayleys Parade Arrowtown Autumn Festival Comedy Night with Josh Thomson Arrowtown Autumn Festival Pub Choir Arrowtown Autumn Festival Casino Royale at New Orleans

Buckingham Green 6 – 8.30 pm Throughout Arrowtown Village 10 am – 4 pm Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm – Tickets $50 Athenaeum Hall 3.30 – 5 pm New Orleans 7 – 11 pm – Tickets $45

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Arrowtown Bulls Rugby Game Arrowtown vs Cromwell

Jack Reid Park 2.30 pm

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Cirque Du Coro Live Orchestra, Aerial Acts

Athenaeum Hall 2:30pm Tickets $25

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Central Otago Regional Choir We'll Meet Again – 80 years on

Athenaeum Hall 7:30pm Tickets $30

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Arrowtown Bulls Rugby Game Arrowtown vs Upper Clutha

Jack Reid Park 2.30 pm

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ALTOGETHER SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

Bayleys Arrowtown are proud to support our vibrant local community With over 100+ years of collective experience in Arrowtown and the Wakatipu Basin, our team are not only real estate experts - we are true locals with a passion for our community.

We are proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the Arrowtown Autumn Festival once more and help highlight our beautiful town during the most colourful time of year!

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showing kids tricks to cleaning up Join Aotearoa’s favourite environmental superhero Waste Free Wanda, Thursday 24th April, 2pm @ Arrowtown Community Centre, for a dynamic and interactive singing and dancing session for Tamariki aged 0-7 years old. As part of the Arrowtown Autumn Festival, Creative Queenstown presents another much loved kids show!

Written and performed by award-winning singer/songwriter Anna van Riel, this one-woman musical gives young audiences empowering solutions on how to combat single-use plastics, protect our environment, and the confidence to implement them.

Help Wanda clean up her river and learn how to make ‘simple swaps’ when it comes to reducing single-use waste for our planet. Using actions, song and introductory Te Reo Māori, Waste Free Wanda offers children a fun and creative toolbox that empowers them to understand how they too can be a superhero for Papatūānuku in their own backyard. Find out more at www.wastefreewanda.com

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arrowtown school report The Highlanders came to visit Arrowtown School students last week. The children had the opportunity to ask questions and get flags signed. It was very exciting to have them here!

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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 16

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 Roger Wilson 027 433 5353 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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