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The 2026 Arrowtown Autumn Festival marks a huge milestone — our 40th anniversary! We’re starting to plan a festival that celebrates the past and present of this special community event, and we’d love your help. Do you have an idea for an event? Want to bring back a favourite from past festivals? Keen to perform, run something new, or get involved behind the scenes? Or maybe you have photos, posters, or memorabilia tucked away — we’d love to see them!
Get in touch at info@ arrowtownautumn festival.co.nz or join us at our Annual General Meeting on Monday, August 11 at 7pm at the Lakes District Museum. Whether you want to be on the committee, pitch an idea, or just hear what’s happening, all are welcome. Let’s celebrate 40 years of community spirit together!
On Monday, June 23rd, the Arrowtown community came together for a vibrant Matariki celebration - Whakanuia a Matariki ki Kā-muriwai - hosted at Arrowtown School. This special event was a true collaboration between Arrowtown Preschool, Te Kōhanga Reo o Whakatipu Waimāori, and Arrowtown School - Te Kura o Kā-Muriwai.
The afternoon was filled with fantastic performances, delicious food, and beautiful art. Our tamariki (children) proudly performed Kapa Haka, showcasing their talent and cultural pride. Attendees enjoyed a wide array of amazing food stalls, including a traditional boil-up and a mouth-watering hāngi cooked in our purpose-built hāngi pit. Arrowtown students also shared their stunning Matariki artwork, each piece thoughtfully representing each of the stars in the Matariki constellation. The entire afternoon and evening were a huge success, thanks to the incredible hard work of the organising committee and all the dedicated volunteers who generously offered their time. We are also grateful for the generous donations from the wider community.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this such a wonderful and memorable event!
Almost 2 years after public submissions regarding the variation to the district plan to allow greater building heights in Arrowtown’s medium density zone, hearings will be held in Athenaeum Hall the week of Monday 28th July. We encourage the community attend the hearings and participate constructively in the process to demonstrate Arrowtown’s rejection of this variation.
A Section 42 Report was issued in June which recommended a reduction in the original proposal of 12 meters height limits to now 8 meters + 1 meter pitched roof in the medium density zone. Please contact Friends of Arrowtown Village for more informationbella15@outlook.co.nz.
A successful Community Meeting was held on 7th July to outline a managed access approach to Macetown Road. This would involve an automatic gate and pre-applied permit system for vehicles to enter.
Walkers, bikers and horse riders are exempt. Multiple community groups have sat on the steering community lead by the Shotover 4x4 Club with the intent of preserving the access across private land and funding necessary maintenance to into the future.
A new service from #4 Arrowtown to Jack’s Point crucially via Arthurs Point and Queenstown began operation in July. This allows more convenient access in both directions, which is faster and avoids congestion through Frankton. The #2 will continue to run but will terminate at Frankton.
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Locally owned and operated by Spencer Duckers, an experienced tradesperson of over 28yrs.
Spencer places attention to detail in every aspect of his work to deliver the highest quality. No job too small!
From basic handyman tasks and painting to maintenance, decking, or even window-cleaning, you can trust Spencer to deliver quality and reliability every time.
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The Backroom Set is a new acoustic music series quietly emerging in Arrowtown. It hosts original music in intimate, unexpected spaceswith the location revealed just the day before. You might find yourself in an old miner’s cottage, above a gallery, or the backroom of a shop. The setting really feels more like a living room than a venue: think low lighting, mismatched chairs, maybe an old heater in the corner.
Created by Arrowtown local Alice Milne, the series was born from an idea to bring people together in smaller, slower ways. No stage, no crowd, just good music. The idea first sparked when she watched a slam poet perform in a little shoe shop in London with a handful of people on the floor sharing $8 wine from Sainsbury's, and it made its way back to Arrowtown.
Kindly supported by the Central Lakes Arts Support Scheme and Wet Jacket, the first show on 17 July is already sold out. More sessions are in the works; new dates will be shared soon. If you're an artist interested in playing original music, feel free to get in touch www.backroomset.nz
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27 Abhinath Berry Piano Concert
There is no way round this statement - Abhinath Berry is one of the most exciting young pianists to emerge from New Zealand. On a short break home from a major scholarship at London’s famed Guildhall, and we’re lucky to have him in Arrowtown for a “don’t miss” concert on Sunday 27 July at The Lodge, Arrowtown Lifestyle Village. Now 24, Abhinath has the largest part of a recording and concert career well ahead of him. At his young age the surest indicators of a coming super-talent are revealed in the list of piano competitions and scholarships won, somewhere north of 25 in total. For Arrowtown, Abhinath has chosen a popular program which includes Lizst, Ravel, and three beautiful Gershwin arrangements made by the American Earl Wild, who’s been dubbed “the last great Romantic pianist.”
Thur 28th August 2025
7pm | Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall
The Year 5-8 Cross Country took place at the end of Term 2 at the Monk’s farm. Thank you to Roger Monk for letting Arrowtown School use his property - it is the perfect location with hills, mud and cow dung, a classic cross country course!
Well done to all students who competed, it is a real test of determination and hard work.
The top runners went through to compete at the Wakatipu Cross Country, and then some qualifiers went further to compete at the Central Otago Cross Country in Cromwell.
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 handyman services
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
Aspiring Law www.aspiringlaw.co.nz
4 Buckingham Street 0800 277 529
photography
toddweeksphoto
todd.weeks@bayleys.co.nz 021 645 022
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 CClub day for this month Sunday 20th July from 1:30 – 4:30. Guest Artist Jenny Campbell from Cromwell. All welcome. Venue: Arrowtown Community Centre, next to the Rugby Grounds. Contact: Barbara Kerr 027 229 7244
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
• Just a short stroll from the heart of Arrowtown
• Charming three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage
• Lovingly renovated just three years ago
• Timeless character with the ease of modern living
• Set on a generous 738m2 (+/-) section behind electric gates
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