The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 266

EE FR your local event guide & directory 15 January – 11 February 2026

Remarkables Picnic Opera Sunday 8 February 2026 70 Lower Shotover Rd, 4 – 7.30 pm Tickets – Eventfinda.co.nz or Arrowtown Pharmacy or acas.nz

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Arrowtown Photography Competition The Arrowtown Photography Competition is on again. APBA* are seeking photographs of Arrowtown to support us in marketing our “Most Beautiful Small Town” to NZ and the rest of the world.

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• Seasonal (Horizontal only) • Landscapes (Horizontal only) • Wildlife/Nature (Horizontal only) • Outdoor Recreation (Horizontal only)

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surprise - top opera soprano for february picnic opera A huge new signing for the event of the summer – on Sunday 8 February, Remarkables Picnic Opera.

It’s Felicity Tomkins, who’s fresh off winning one of the world’s major aria contests.

Taking the Herald Sun Aria (in its heavily hyped centenary, to boot) is a stunning achievement for the Kiwi soprano. Her conclusive win joined her name with opera royalty – the Dames Kiri Te Kanawa, Joan Sutherland and Malvina Major who's early careers were each boosted by winning the Herald Sun. Felicity, based in Europe and Australia,has a voice one critic described as “manuka honey.”

This is the seventh picnic opera presented by the Arrowtown Creative Arts Society (ACAS) with Auckland Opera Studio. There are three other new signings; Jasmine Jessen, baritone Edward Laurenson, and tenor Jordan FonotiFuimaono. They join established favourites Amelia Berry (soprano), Ridge Ponini (tenor), and Jordan’s baritone brother Alfred.

The programme brings the rich big voices of opera to a popular programme of well-known opera, and the best of modern musicals. So along with Puccini, Mozart, Verdi, and Dvorak, there are classics from the likes of Chess and Les Mis. The picnic opera has a heaven-sent audience setting, with The Remarkables mountain range back-dropping the stage, and the spreading lawns of the Stalker family’s Springpointer Gardens for comfortable seating.

Gates open at 4 pm, with electric violinist Anna Morton performing at 4.45 pm until the curtain rises and again at the interval.

Generous sponsorship from Walker & Co., Forsyth Barr, Wakatipu Garden Care, illab Queenstown, and the sprawling grounds of the Stalker family’s Springpointer Gardens for comfortable seating.

Tickets online from Eventfinda or the Arrowtown Pharmacy. BYO seating, picnic and beverages (including water) - or pre-order a picnic box from The Village Picnic Queenstown villagepicnic.co.nz.

For further event information visit acas.nz. It's an all-weather event, unsuited to young children, with any profit towards Te Atamira.

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arrowtown village association news A new year is upon us, and some significant decisions lie ahead for Arrowtown early in 2026.

Urban Intensification

was originally purchased through community fundraising, before being transferred to QLDC in 2003.

At this stage, votes on both matters are scheduled for the first full Council meeting of 2026 on Thursday 5 February.

After extensive hearings held at the Athenaeum Hall in July, Council will shortly receive the Hearing Panel’s recommendations Macetown Road on whether to adopt the Urban After extensive communications Intensification Variation to the across social media, the newly District Plan including proposed installed Macetown Road gateway increases to building height limits in will shortly be fully operational.

Arrowtown’s Medium Density Zone. Online registration and a $40 6 Merioneth Street permit will be required for 4WD vehicles and motorbikes prior to As detailed on our Facebook access. A $100 annual pass is page, the sale of this property by available for locals. All other users QLDC could see funds returned are free, although horse riders to the community. The property must also register.

AVA Survey

As an Incorporated Society, we’re required to register members each year. Our annual survey is how we do this, inviting you to share your priorities for Arrowtown, and make a voluntary donation to assist with ongoing costs. Last year we received 226 responses and we’d love to beat that this year.

Members receive our quarterly newsletter and add weight to public submissions we make on the community’s behalf.

Nick Fifield – AVA Chairperson

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upcoming events

january – february

january

on until 1 Feb

30x30 Art Exhibition

Lakes District Museum Gallery 9 am – 5 pm

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2026 Arrowtown Burns Supper & Ceilidh

Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm humanitix.com

february

Remarkables Picnic Opera

Springpointer Garden 4 pm – 7:30 pm

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Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall see website for times

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The Ayrburn Classic 2026

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drizzle couldn’t stop the 110th Lake Hayes A&P Show Thousands of locals and visitors came through the gates to enjoy all the things that make the show so special. From rural competitions and exciting equestrian action, to live entertainment, heaps of trade stalls, great food and demonstrations and plenty for the kids – it was everything a great community day should be.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support the show. And thank you to our incredible volunteers, vendors, competitors, entertainers and sponsors. Finally, it simply would not have been possible without the incredible support of our Principal Partner, Queenstown Airport.

From the buzz of the Kidzone to the energy across the showgrounds, Queenstown Airport helped bring the 2026 Lake Hayes A&P Show to life. Their ongoing commitment to community events like this ensures the show will continue to thrive for generations to come. See you all next year!

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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 Slithy Toves slithytoves33@gmail.com 021 079 6233 flowers The Arrowtown Flower Company thearrowtownflowercompany.co.nz 021 946 836 handyman services Dux Property Services duxpropertyservices.co.nz 027 777 3623 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Unit 14, Royal Oak Complex, 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 plumber Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd PO Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071 12

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 Sotheby’s 50 Buckingham St 03 442 0121 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 & Health 1 Berkshire St 03 442 0144 Community Policing Centre 57 Buckingham St 03 442 1274 Fire Brigade 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 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.

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 Arrowtown Library 03 442 1607 pm. Fun Fridays 10–12 pm. Remarkable Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Sat 10 am– Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of 2 pm. Reading to Dogs: Tues 3.30–4.30 pm, the month, 11–1 pm. Gold coin donation.

All welcome. For all current information, during School Term Time.

Arrowtown Menzshed 027 284 8814 LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket Facebook page.

The Menzshed (Preston's Drive) is open daily for members. An annual fee Shotover Country Music Club of $25 plus $2 donation per visit allows NO CLUB MEETING THIS MONTH. all facilities to be used for woodworking Arrowtown Community Centre, next to and community projects. New members the Rugby Grounds. Contact: welcome. Phone Russell Heckler Barbara Kerr 027 229 7244 027 2848814 for info.

Wakatipu Garden Club

Arrowtown Scouts

We meet on the 2nd Monday every month. New members welcome. For further information. Contact Jennie Burt 0273060415.

Arrowtown Village Association

Whakatipu Line Dancers

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.

020 4111 9081

MON: Absolute Beginners ~ 9am-10am Beginners/Improver ~ 10am-12pm WED: Improver/Intermediate ~ 10am1:30pm Lake Hayes Pavilion. All Welcome.

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