The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 267

EE FR your local event guide & directory 12 February – 11 March 2026

ARTS ON TOUR NEW ZEALAND PRESENTS

PRIMA FACIE TUESDAY 17 MARCH 7pm Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall e - thelooparrowtown@gmail.com w - thelooparrowtown.com

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© Photo by Hazel Alviola

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.

Categories:

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

• Nightscapes (Horizontal only) • History (Horizontal only) • B&W (Vertical or Horizontal) • Youth (Vertical or Horizontal)

The Grand Prize for the best photo overall is Arrowtown Stonework Trophy, with cash prizes for category winners.

For more info or to enter online: www.arrowtown.com Entries close midnight on 15th March 2026. Amateur entries only.

All winning & finalists images are on display at Lakes District Museum at the Autumn Festival ‘26 * Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association

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save-the-date The next Arrowtown Beech Party Planting Day is on 12th April 26, organised by the Arrowtown Choppers.

This is a chance for volunteers to come together and enrich the local biodiversity by planting Beech and Totara trees along the Sawpit Gully Track. The next edition taking us to over 29,000 trees panted. 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, thanks to Postmasters Kitchen & Bar, and plenty treats for the kids.

powerful one-woman play Award-winning theatre is coming to Arrowtown next month with Prima Facie, a gripping onewoman play that has sparked conversations around the world.

Written by acclaimed playwright Suzie Miller, Prima Facie follows the story of Tessa Ensler, a brilliant criminal defence barrister who has worked her way to the top of her profession.

Sharp, confident and successful, Tessa believes deeply in the legal principle of “innocent until proven guilty” — until an unexpected personal experience forces her to confront the very system she has built her career defending.

The play takes audiences inside the courtroom and beyond, exploring how the justice system can fail to reflect the lived experiences of sexual assault survivors, and asking tough questions about power, proof and patriarchy. Emotional, confronting and at times darkly funny, Prima Facie is widely regarded as a tour de force piece of contemporary theatre.

The New Zealand production is directed by Michael Hurst, one of the country’s most respected theatre figures, and stars Aucklandbased actress Cassandra Woodhouse.

Performed as a solo show, the production relies on Woodhouse’s commanding presence to carry the audience through Tessa’s journey — a challenge she meets head-on.

Woodhouse, who is also a mother and wellness advocate, has spoken openly about her passion for telling stories that challenge social norms and create space for meaningful change. Through her work on stage and screen, she aims to be part of shifting conversations around mental health, wellbeing and the systems that shape our lives.

Prima Facie will be performed on Tuesday 17 March at 7pm at Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall.

Tickets are $25 and can be booked via Humanitix 33

arrowtown village association news urban intensification

QLDC voted in favour of the hearing panels recommendations which advised to increase in height limits to housing development in Arrowtown. Heights from 6.5-8 meters may be permitted as a restricted discretionary activity. However The Arrowtown Design Guidelines were removed as a reference document. Community groups will work to ensure they remain relevant and inform appropriate decisions.

This was a huge community effort macetown road managed access by all those that submitted and The new gate and permit system attended the hearings. Not least will be operational from Mon 23rd Mark Hosie leading the Friends Feb. A $40 permit will need to of Arrowtown Village and Todd be purchased online by 4wd and Walker Law for extensive pro motorbikes to obtain the gate bono legal advice. code. A $100 annual pass can also be purchased. Horse rides must also obtain a code but can do so for free. arrow river reserves plan

Injured? Our Physiotherapists are here to help Call (03) 442 6616 or book online Arrowtown clinic, 57 Buckingham Street 4

We shortly expect to see the Reserve Management Plan that went to public consultation last year. As part of this both Arrow River Bridges will be upgraded and widened towards the end of the year. The AVA is also having conversations around how to resolve= increasing conflict between walkers and e-bikers around the trail.

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arrowtown junior rugby Junior Rugby registrations are now open for 2026. SEASON DATES: APRIL – Trainings begin & Alexandra sevens pre season tournament.

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outstanding operatic experience Arrowtown Creative Arts Society was delighted with the attendance and experience enjoyed at their Remarkables Picnic Opera on Sunday 8 February.

The sun shone, along with the talented performers, while guests picnicked in the beautiful surrounds of the Stalker family’s Springpointer garden. With possibly the strongest cast and programme to-date, ACAS and event sponsors Forsyth Barr, illab Clothing, Wakatipu Garden Care, together with Walker & Co., received very positive feedback and wished to thank the community for their support.

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upcoming events

february – april

february

Spike Wademan "Flying High" on until A retrospective exhibition featuring aviation and 1 March maritime art

Lakes District Museum Gallery 9 am – 5 pm

by Queenstown Salsa

Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall see website for times

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CARL COX

Ayrburn 2 pm – 8 pm

20/22

The Ayrburn Classic 2026

13/14

RITMO QUEENSTOWN

humanitix.com

eventfinda.co.nz

Ayrburn 10 am – 5 pm

ayrburnclassic.com

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Spine | Spirit | Song - Queenstown

Arrowtown Community Centre 5pm – 9pm $150 (limited 15 tickets)

26 – 1 March

105th New Zealand Open

Millbrook Gates open at 6.30am daily

Motatapu

Wilcox Green

Annual Village Garden Party

Arrowtown Lifestyle Village, Residents’ Lodge 11 am – 3 pm

humanitix.com

nzopen.com

march

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motatapu.com

april

Sawpit, Arrowtown

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Arrowtown beech party

arrowtownchoppers.co.nz

15–19

Arrowtown Autumn Festival

arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz

Arrowtown

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arrowtown school report The beginning of the year marked a significant milestone for Arrowtown School: the official opening of our brand-new turf surface. Guided by Matua Ned Webster, we held a formal blessing opening ceremony.

The entire and range on display and available at We were very fortunate to have the Highlanders Super Rugby team visit us last Thursday! There was a real buzz across the playground, and it 18 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown was inspiring for our students to engage with professional021486620 athletes right here at school.

The Arrowtown School Board of Trustees were delighted to release Located in the Italian quarter between the latest ERO report, which highlighted that the school is doing an Little Aosta and Bianca Giovi outstanding job of educating our students and providing a supportive environment for them to thrive.

It has been a busy start to the year here at school, and the senior students are all looking forward to their camps over the next few weeks!

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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 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 Reflexologist Mark Hunter www.movingtostillness.com 021 804 990 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

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!

Club days–Mens every Wednesday & Saturday. Ladies 9 & 18 holes Thursday.

Phone the golf shop for more information.

Plunket

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

0800 933 922

Little fingers playgroup, Mondays 10–12 pm. Fun Fridays 10–12 pm. Remarkable Arrowtown Library 03 442 1607 Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of 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.

Arrowtown Menzshed 027 284 8814 Facebook page.

The Menzshed (Preston's Drive) is Shotover Country Music Club open daily for members. An annual fee Club day for this month is Sunday 22nd of $25 plus $2 donation per visit allows February from 1.30 – 4.30. All welcome. all facilities to be used for woodworking Venue: Arrowtown Community Centre, and community projects. New members next to the Rugby Grounds. Contact: welcome. Phone Russell Heckler Barbara Kerr 027 229 7244 027 2848814 for info.

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

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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