The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 262

EE FR your local event guide & directory 11 September 15 October 2025

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SPRING FLOWER SHOW 26th & 27th September 2025 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall Join us for a visual symphony of Spring!

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Arrowtown Winter Art Film Series Arrowtown Creative Arts Society is excited to offer three incredible art documentaries this winter.

August had award-winning director Annie Goldson present to talk about her film Red Mole: A Romance.

September has Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers on Friday 19 September.

October has Dale Frank – Nobody’s Sweetie.

Screening followed by a Q&A with director Jenny Hicks.

Friday 24th October.

At the Arrowtown Lifestyle Village’s boutique cinema.

Doors and Bar open from 5.30pm on the night.

Tickets available online: Arrowtown Winter Art Film Series.

a celebration of blooms & community Arrowtown is set to burst into colour as the much-loved Annual Spring Flower Show makes its return this 26/27th September, bringing with it a celebration of blooms, creativity, and community spirit.

With its mix of artistry, tradition, and warm community atmosphere, the Arrowtown Spring Flower Show is more than just a flower event – it’s a celebration of people coming together to welcome the season.

Visitors can look forward to: Spectacular flower displays showcasing the best of spring. – Plants and flower seeds for sale, perfect for your own garden. – The famous White Elephant Stall packed with second-hand treasures, knick-knacks, and surprises. – Homemade morning and afternoon teas to enjoy with friends. – A Floral Wreath Demonstration on Saturday at 11am. – Live musical entertainment on Saturday at 1pm.

Donations of stall items, plants, or seeds are warmly welcomed either before or on the day.

Annual Spring Flower Show at the Athenaeum Hall, on Friday 26th September, 12pm – 5pm and Saturday 27th September, 10am – 4pm.

To spark creativity in the next generation, the Arrowtown Horticultural Society is hosting a FREE School Holiday Children’s Workshop on Wednesday 24th September, 12–3pm.

Open to preschool and primary-aged children, at the Athenaeum Hall, Buckingham Street.

Drop-in anytime between 12–3pm. Caregiver required. No booking needed. Enquiries: arrowtownhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com.

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arrowtown village association news With election campaigning in full swing, it has remained a busy month of consultation and public events. meet the candidates

A successful evening saw all five Arrowtown-Kawarau candidates attend Athenaeum Hall to make their case for one of three seats in our ward. Each candidate bringing’s different attributes and experience to the role of councillor. The AVA urge that you take the time to learn about candidates and make an informed decisions in best interests of Arrowtown and the district.

Samuel “Q” Belk | Heath Copland | Lisa Guy | Tim Manning | Melissa White mayoral debate

On 22nd September Arrowtown has its own opportunity to hear directly from our six Mayoral Candidates, hosted by The Mountain Scene’s Tracey Roxburgh.

Al Angus | John Glover | Nik Kiddle | Glyn Lewers | Darren Rewi | Daniel Shand

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The Arrow River Reserve Development Plan is out for public consultation, until 21st September, with 2 public drop-in sessions held in Athenaeum Hall. This is an important visioning document to ensure any changes to usage and planting align to a long-term community plan. The two Arrow River crossings are also due for upgrade and proposed widening in the coming years. freedom camping

A Freedom Camping proposal for “Flint Street” (Hansen Place) Car Park, behind the Fork & Tap, was also put forward for public consultation and feedback.

The AVA submitted requesting a reduction of the 5 proposed spaces to 3, if not a complete review of the suitability of this location in its entirety.

AVA is seeking

The AVA is also currently seeking the removal of the “temporary” bus stop overlooking the skate park on Ramshaw Lane, as well as the new fence at the base of the stone wall on Buckingham Green.

Nick Fifield – AVA Chairperson

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We have a complimentary BBQ afterwards with refreshments and treats for the kids all provided by our generous group of sponsors. Bring your own gloves, extra food, drink, appropriate clothing and footwear.

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The Arrowtown Beech Party Planting Day is an exciting community planting day organised by the Arrowtown Choppers. This is a chance for volunteers to come together and enrich the Sunday 5th local biodiversity October by planting Beech and Totara trees A day for all ages, families and friends to come along the Sawpit together and enhance the biodiversity of the Arrowtown area by planting native Beech, Ribbonwood, and Gully Track. The Totara up on the Sawpit Gully Track.

Kid friendly planting next edition taking with pre-dug holes. us to over 25,500 trees panted.

The next event Meeting at the Chinese on 5th October Village, Arrowtown, 9am 2025 marks the 10th edition of this much-loved day. We’re really excited to celebrate this milestone with the community. This provides a fantastic opportunity for families and friends to pitch in, enjoy time outdoors, and help restore the native landscape.

Meet at the Chinese Village from 9am, and you will be directed to the planting site up the Sawpit Gully track.

We have a complimentary BBQ afterwards with refreshments and treats for the kids all provided by our generous group of sponsors. Bring your own gloves, extra food, drink, appropriate clothing and footwear.

Also, a reminder that the Arrowtown Community Nursery will have its opening day on the 18th October at 3pm. Please pencil this in the calendar.

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ARTS ON TOUR NEW ZEALAND PRESENTS

the orange box Arts on Tour NZ Trust is inviting you to step into the magical realm with The Orange Box, a creation of Naranjarte, an extraordinary Spanish puppet theatre and circus company founded by Ana Lorite and Sergio Aguilar in 2011.

The Orange Box is a visually captivating story featuring handmade puppets, mesmerizing juggling, and enchanting circus artistry. Blending diverse puppetry styles with different types of juggling, the story follows www.aotnz.co.nz a paper puppet stuck in the routine of a packaging office.

When a map and a mysterious box appear, they spark his longing for change and set him on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Beyond entertainment, the show carries a deeper message, inviting us to step outside the box, where true magic unfolds. Join this one-of-a-kind adventure that transcends the ordinary and opens the door to the extraordinary. On 21 Sunday September, 2–3 pm, at the Athenaeum Hall. Tickets $20 Adult and $10 Child available @humanitix.com

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upcoming events

september– october

september

Remarkable Theatre presents Take A Chance On Me

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm | Tickets $45

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Arrowtown Winter Art Film Series Van Gogh: Poet and Lovers

Arrowtown Lifestyle Village 6.30–8 pm | Tickets $23.25

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Creative Queenstown & Arts On Tour The Orange Box

Athenaeum Hall 2–3.30 pm Tickets $20 Adults, $10 Chlid

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APBA & AVA present QLDC Mayoral Election Debate

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Green Drinks: Bird Feeder Flock Party

Athenaeum Hall 7 pm MenzShed Arrowtown 5:30 – 8:30 pm Tickets $23

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Arrowtown Horticultural Society Spring Flower Show

Athenaeum Hall Fri 12–5 pm | Sat 10 am–4 pm

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Arrowtown Preschool's Jane Foster 37 years Retirement Celebration

Commnity Rugby Rooms 3 pm onwards BYO Drinks – BBQ provided

Tom Sainsbury: Lessons Not Learnt

Athenaeum Hall 7 pm – Tickets $51.37

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Arrowtown Beech Party

Sawpit Gully Track 9 am meet Chinese Village

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Nairobi Trio

Kinross 3 pm – Tickets $45

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Arrowtown Community Nursery Opening Day

Arrowtown Community Nursery 3 pm

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celebrating jane foster’s retirement After an incredible 37 years of dedication, Jane Foster has decided it’s time to hang up her jacket and retire from Arrowtown Preschool.

We invite you to join us in celebrating her outstanding contribution at a special gathering, Saturday 27th September at the Arrowtown Rugby Community Rooms, from 3pm, BYO drinks, BBQ provided.

Back in April, Jane was rightfully honoured with the 2025 Arrowtown Autumn Festival Unsung Hero Award, a testament to her tireless commitment and passion.

Since beginning her journey in 1988, when her first child was just one year old, Jane has played an extraordinary role in shaping Arrowtown Preschool. What started as a small playcentre with just 17 children has grown under her leadership into two thriving centres, now supporting up to 80 enrolments.

With countless hours in a voluntary capacity — whether it’s fundraising, mowing the lawns on the weekend, attending new parent evenings, or participating in board meetings, Jane is always there.

Jane’s unrelenting energy, love for children, and willingness to embrace every challenge have left an unforgettable mark on Arrowtown Preschool. She often says it was the children who kept her young and grounded throughout her remarkable journey.

Now, as she steps into retirement, Jane is looking forward to enjoying more time with her grandchildren, tackling a few projects at home, getting back on her bike, and exploring the world through travel.

Please join us in celebrating Jane’s outstanding contribution and wishing her the very best for this exciting new chapter.

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arrowtown school report The senior students have been having loads of fun taking part in the second round of their weekly rotations for the year - with Food Tech, 'e Pro 8', Stikbots, French, Digital Technology, and Clay models.

They are really enjoying these great learning opportunities.

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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 handyman services Dux Property Services 027 777 3623 duxpropertyservices.co.nz 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–Mens every Wednesday & Saturday. Ladies 9 & 18 holes Thursday.

Phone the golf shop for more information.

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 for this month Sunday 21st September from 1:30 – 4:30.

All welcome. Venue: Arrowtown Community Centre, next to the Rugby Grounds. Contact: Barbara Kerr 027 229 7244

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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