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arrowtown village association news
substation noise: a long battle with a partial victory
After 18 months of persistent correspondence with Aurora Energy regarding excessive audible noise from our local electricity substation on McDonnell Road, we are pleased to report some progress. An audible hum emitting from the facility had grown increasingly loud over this period. Community measurements showed this to be outside of recommended levels and it was significantly impacting quality of life living near the station, where the noise could be heard inside homes as far away as Cotter Avenue.
In March 2025, Aurora Energy took action, installing noise barriers in front of two of the three transformers on the site. The improvement has been substantial. The intrusive daytime noise has largely disappeared, though some sound remains audible during quiet nighttime hours. While we are grateful to Aurora Energy for addressing this issue, these barriers treat the symptom, not the cause. The underlying problem is increasing electrical load on aging infrastructure.
Arrowtown is well accustomed power outages which is also a symptom of this.
With ongoing development around Arrowtown, our substation faces growing demand. This means the noise caused by transformer strain will likely return and worsen over time. As a community we should be aware that energy infrastructure is under increasing pressure, and we will continue to face similar issues again in the future.
We encourage residents to monitor noise levels and engage proactively with Aurora Energy about long-term infrastructure planning for our growing community.
Dr. Natalia Galin –AVA Committee Member
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arrowtown junior rugby quiz night 2025
The Arrowtown junior club will be hosting a quiz night on Friday 20 June this season. This is not only a great fundraiser for junior rugby, but also is a chance to bring our families and community together to socialise at what is sure to be a fun filled event.
Junior rugby has ongoing costs such as gear, uniforms, facilities, tournaments. So this is a great way to help fundraise for these expenses, while bringing everyone together and providing some community fun.
To register your team, please email us at: arrowtownrugby@gmail.com
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
The Confluence Shared Office –Desks Available
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By early spring the Arrowtown Community Nursery space will be transformed into Arrowtown’s own community plant nursery, growing native trees hardy to local conditions. The trees will be planted in areas where wilding pines have been cleared. With the help of the community, 25,000 native trees have already been planted. The nursery will help continue this important work to restore biodiversity and native ecosystems in the hills around Arrowtown.
The Arrowtown Community Nursery will be growing around 11,000 trees at any one time. Seed from native trees like mountain beech, totara, and kowhai have been eco-sourced and are ready and waiting to be planted in spring.
There will be weekly nursery sessions running from early spring. If you would like to be involved, please email nursery@arrowtownchoppers. co.nz and join our Facebook page: Arrowtown Community Nursery. It would be great to see you there!
It has been pleasing to see improved business activity over the summer, following challenging trading conditions through 2024. Many businesses have reported that this lift in demand has continued into autumn, experiencing record-breaking autumn trading. The standout achievement for the Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association (APBA) this year has been the launch of our brandnew Arrowtown website. This was a significant capital investment, and it’s already delivering results – monthly visitation has increased by 30% since launch. The site now includes a members’ portal, a media and resources section, and a growing library of articles showcasing all Arrowtown has to offer.
Feedback from members on the new website experience has been positive, and the APBA was pleased that our annual members’ survey showed a third straight year of increased member satisfaction. The new website has been further complemented with the launch of a tailored digital marketing campaign, supported by a new quarterly marketing newsletter. Our social media strategy was also refreshed, and a new content creator and part-time administrator were brought on board to support growing needs.
On the ground, infrastructure upgrades have been just as impactful. Butlers Wall protection has been enhanced with the new one-way system, which has also improved the flow of people and vehicles while creating 17 new car parks. At the same time, ABPA has been pleased to see safety improvements at the Bakery Corner, by the Fire Station, and trail realignments and additional bike parks improve the experience of bikers. APBA also remains heavily involved in advocacy for the broader Arrowtown business community, and alongside regular meetings with government and business leaders, we made seven submissions on governance and local government issues. As we look to the future, APBA is cognisant of the need to not only support our traditional core of businesses but we also need to connect our growing cohort of professional services.
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arrowtown school report
Our year 5-8 students have been training hard for the upcoming school cross country. It was held on Tuesday the 10th June at Monks farm. A big thanks to Roger Monk for letting us use his property. It is a classic cross country course that will test our kids with lots of hills, mud and cow dung! The top 8 kids will then compete at the Wakatipu Schools Cross Country at the same venue on the 17th June and the top 8 from that event competing at the Central School champs in Cromwell on the 26th June.
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Mike Wallace–Management Services www.mgtservicesqt.co.nz
Dux Property Services duxpropertyservices.co.nz 027 777 3623 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
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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–Mens every Wednesday & Saturday. Ladies 9 & 18 holes Thursday. Phone the golf shop for more information.
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 Club Day–Sunday 15th of June at 1–2.30pm, Break for afternoon tea. Annual General Meeting to follow. All welcome. Venue: Arrowtown Community Centre, next to the Rugby Grounds. 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.
