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The entire range on display and available at
18 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 021486620
Located in the Italian quarter between Little Aosta and Bianca Giovi
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
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Do you know someone who is really being challenged by an unexpected life crisis right now - someone truly impacted day to day? If they will genuinely struggle to provide Christmas for their family, Baskets of Blessing can help you make a difference to their festive season. You simply make an ANONYMOUS nomination for someone else to receive a gift basket delivery. Our surprise Christmas basket (delivered 10 Dec) will offer reassurance they do have support in the community and that people do care. To nominate go to basketsofblessing .co.nz
CLOSE OFF DATE is Monday 1 December.
pushing runners to their limits
The Arrowtown Backyard Ultra was held over the weekend, drawing 150 competitors to tackle a grueling endurance challenge around the Arrow River. Runners completed a 6.71km loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one remained — the Last Person Standing.
In this unique format, competitors who fail to finish a lap within the hour or miss the next start are recorded as DNF (Did Not Finish). The event’s unofficial motto sums it up perfectly: “It’s easy until it’s not!”
1 lap = 6.71km
6 laps = marathon (close)
15 laps = 100km
24 laps = 100 miles
This year’s Last Person Standing was Kieran Philip of Cromwell, completing an incredible 40 laps — 268km, finishing around 3 am. Hadani Woodruff of Christchurch, last year’s women’s winner, retained her title as Last Woman Standing, completing 34 laps — 221km.
Arrowtown locals also put in outstanding performances: James Park — 25 laps
Daniel Cronshaw Hunt — 19 laps
John White and Nigel Williamson — 10 laps each At 12.05 pm, just after the ultra runners set off on their next lap, the Kids Trail Race began. Young runners tackled a 1km loop, choosing to complete one, two, or three laps. The event gave them a taste of the ultra-running atmosphere, complete with cheers and support from the crowd.
arrowtown village association news
The Arrowtown Village Association hosted our AGM on Wednesday 22nd October at the Tennis Club Community Rooms.
Over 30 local residents turned out to hear what we and other volunteer community groups have been up to throughout this year. The AVA thanks new mayor John Glover and newly elected councillors, Samuel “Q” Belk, Heath Copland and Melissa White who also attended at short notice.
Key highlights for the year included; Hearings on Urban Intensification, Macetown Road 4x4 Managed Access, New #4 Bus Route, Local Elections, Freedom Camping Bi-Law Submission and the Arrow River Reserve Draft Management Plan. We also heard from other local community groups who do a huge amount on behalf of the village including; Arrowtown Choppers, Community Response Group, Meals on Wheels and Russell “Wasp Man” Heckler. A new committee was voted in which retained all members from 2025. Offices will be elected at the next committee meeting on 27th November. Your committee of volunteer representatives for the previous and upcoming year are as follows;
Nick Fifield (Chair), Natalia Galin, Renee Haenga, Dave Harding-Shaw (Treasurer), Jill Hodgson, Graeme Morrison, Gemma Ross, Mel Seyfort, Nicolet Spice (Deputy Chair), Lesley Turner, and Emma Wilson (Secretary).
As previous Chair I would like to thank everyone for their commitment and support over the last 12 months and look forward to another busy year ahead.
Nick Fifield – AVA Chairperson
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creepy carnival success
A massive thank you to everyone in the Arrowtown community for coming together and making the Remarkable Sweet Shop Creepy Carnival such a tremendous success. Thanks to your enthusiasm and generosity, we were able to raise over $1,500 in support of I Am Hope. Your kindness is truly appreciated and will go a long way toward helping young people in need. To all the parents—thank you for your generous donations and for getting into the spirit of the carnival. Your support is what makes events like these possible and so memorable for everyone involved.
Special mention goes to Mel’s legendary sardine game, which was an absolute hit once again. Arrowtown kids proved, as always, that they love a good trick—never disappointed to win a carrot or potato from the infamous Wheel of Doom! The laughter and excitement were contagious, and it was fantastic to see so many creative costumes adding to the carnival atmosphere. The weather played its part, the costumes were outstanding, and the energy from all the kids made for a super-fun, spooktacular event. It’s this incredible community spirit that makes Arrowtown events so special. Thank you once again to everyone who participated, donated, and volunteered. We can’t wait to see you all again next year for another round of carnival fun!
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what a night!
What a fantastic evening of fun and support for our beautiful Pre-School tamariki! Elle, Sara, Eva, Eilish, Hannah G & H, Jessica, Alice, and Mimi put together an exceptional Bingo Extravaganza — and it was a hit! A huge thank you to everyone who came along and played. The room was buzzing, and as always, Ethel & Bethel brought plenty of laughs. What a fabulous night!
The entire range on display and available at
18 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 021486620
Located in the Italian quarter between Little Aosta and Bianca Giovi
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
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arrowtown school report
The Year 3&4 tamariki have been learning about what schooling was like in Arrowtown during the Victorian Era. They visited the Arrowtown Museum last week. The children dressed in clothes from the Victorian days and participated in a class with 'Miss Grey'. Miss Grey taught them some handwriting and arithmetic. The children found sitting in rows and writing on slates a lot different from their usual classroom environment. They were constantly told to sit up straight, nobody was allowed to talk unless asked to, and a child from each class was punished with the cane or sent to the corner in a dunce hat!
business directory
accountants
Mike Wallace–Management Services
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
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 for this month is Sunday 16th November from 1.30 – 4.30. 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
