The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 246

Otago Regional Choir conducted by Richard Madden accompanied by Alison Frude (piano) and a Chamber Ensemble

With guest artists Callum Fotheringham (oboe), Kieran Kelly (baritone), and Cameron Monteath (piano)

Grab your mates for a ripper night of live music, dancing, auctions and a good ol mid May catch up THIS WEEKEND!

Everyone welcome!

The BIG NIGHT OUT in Arrowtown Hall is a fundraiser for the Basin Bulls under 13 Rugby team to make it to Australia.

Come and dance the night away with sounds from The Crown Rangers and DJ Postman.

Tickets include drink on arrival and delicious grazing tables by Artisan Catering.

On sale will be local wine from Rua and Mora bubbles.

The Rifters Gin bar will be serving their delicious mixtures.

Are you Team NZ or Team AU?

Come in theme –go as big or little as you like.

Tickets $65 @ Humanitix.com

te tupua: the goblin

Experience a visit from a ghost as history comes to life! Te Tupua–The Goblin is on Tuesday 21 May at the Athenaeum Hall at 7.30 pm.

Te Tupua–The Goblin tells the tale of a disenfranchised child, a shipwrecked sailor, a slave, a tattooed freak.

A Scottish lad of 10 is driven into slavery aboard His Majesty’s ships, circa 1800. After 15 years at sea, he is cast onto the shoreline of Aotearoa. The fight for survival begins.

Te Tupua – The Goblin is a solo play written and performed by John G Davies. Te Tupua deals with atonement concerning bicultural New Zealand and the hidden trauma of our shared violent history.

Early 19th century in Aotearoa was a dynamic time. Māori were becoming aware they were no longer alone, and that other races from the north were coming. Pākehā who lived here at that time forged an existence on Māori terms. The recorded experiences are vivid and fraught with danger, yet these stories reveal deep alliances, friendships, marriages, and hard-won loyalties.

This play, performed very simply with three props and a whole heap of energy, evokes a traditional storyteller from the days of the communal fire. John explains, “When I go out into that space, the stage, I feel connected to all the ancient storytellers, to the people who imitate, embody, project, and summon their life force to engage their audience. That’s me, I’m one of those.”

Tickets are $25, available from humanitix.

arrowtown business & resident update

Buckingham Street - Why is the road being closed?

Buckingham Street will be closed from Monday 6th May till the end of Monday 13th May inclusive. The road is being closed to implement safety measures that were identified due to several concerns raised by neighbouring residents and businesses.

The safety works include installing a raised surface treatment change made of schist and exposed aggregate at the entrance to Buckingham Street to indicate to road users they are entering a high pedestrian area and to proceed with caution, it will also act as a natural pedestrian crossing. The materials were chosen as they remain in keeping with the Arrowtown Design Guidelines.

on the main street with oversized vehicles hitting and damaging them, resulting in costly repairs and leaking water into their premises due to broken downpipes.

There will also be the installation of four new bike racks, replacing four car parks, one each outside the Bakery and Postmasters Kitchen & Bar. The double installation, to be situated in the centre of the street outside the Gold Shop, has been identified to help mitigate the significant issue that several of our businesses with awnings have

Three of the bike racks are planter boxes for up to 15 bikes and are a co-funded arrangement with APBA and QLDC. These planter box bike racks were designed by Baxter Design, built by Arrowtown Engineering and will be filled with white carpet roses making a stunning display from Spring to Autumn down the main street and will be maintained by APBA, thanks to fabulous local Arrowtown residents.

These are all positive safety improvements, which we welcome as they remain in keeping with our town and protection of its historic roots whilst understanding it is still a busy working village.

During the road closure all our businesses are open as usual and look forward to continuing to welcome you to their shops. We understand this will be a significant disruption whilst the work is being undertaken and have been advised the extra few days of road closure is due to the

curing of the concrete as it was arranged for outside the busy period, lengthening the duration for this to happen, due to our weather conditions at this time of year.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE FUTURE OF BUCKINGHAM STREET

Whilst the road is closed, APBA and AVA worked with QLDC to utilize the opportunity to undertake a survey, targeting locals, businesses and visitors’ thoughts and feedback on how they would like to see Buckingham Street in the future, outlining priorities and how the space could be utilized.

With no decisions made, the APBA & AVA are supporting the survey to help promote the democratic right to provide feedback and help influence any future decision (which might be to keep it exactly the same) so whatever the outcome it is the right one for our beautiful town. We encourage everyone in Arrowtown to take part and complete this survey which closes on Sunday 19th May. You can also read more information and FAQs on the work being undertaken https://bit.ly/buckingham-street

Shared Office Space Available in Arrowtown

The Dishery) has some desk availability. If you would like to see whether working from a Shared Office suits your business needs, contact - lisa@theconfluence. co.nz, 02102671456 or check out www. theconfluence.co.nz for more information.

public notices

Community Centre, 12 Centennial Ave (Next to Arrowtown Holiday Park) The AGM

matthew@pbsnz.com

a magical autumn festival

Arrowtown was full of colour, creativity and magic as it shone over Anzac weekend. Over 20,000 locals and visitors flocked into town to enjoy the 38th Arrowtown Autumn Festival. The action-packed programme had something for everyone with 48 events over four days.

Saturday’s market and parade day was a hit with talented local entertainers on the main stage all day, ranging from pipe bands, dance troupes, primary and high school musicians and the living options crew. There was plenty of action on the streets with Remarkable Theatre performers, Flame’s fabulous entertainers, circus shows, Mulletman & Mim, skate lessons, facepainters and of course the delicious food vendors and arts and crafts market. The Parade was a highlight with a range of colourful characters and floats, with the best community float awarded to the Arrowtown Preschool followed by the Arrowtown Horticultural Society.

The Art Exhibition was one of the best ever, with the special ‘Unsung Hero Award’ presented to Russell Heckler for his significant contribution to the community.

Lead partner Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen hosted two delicious culinary events. And of course the Pie, Pint and Pinot did not disappoint, a fabulous afternoon in the sun with a range of delicious pies, craft beer, wine and great entertainment.

A big thank you to our Skyline Volunteer Crew, committee, partners, local businesses and the Arrowtown community for their support. The festival is truly community spirit at its best! See you next year – 24-27 April 2025.

libby.jarvis@bayleys.co.nz

Arrowtown Preschool is looking for

CARETAKER

To look after and love our grounds/do occasional maintenance of our two local preschools – Flexi hours to suit you ! REGISTERED TEACHERS for casual relieving. Excellent pay rates, learning programmes! Contact Jane 027 305 5110 or email janef@ arrowtownpreschool.co.nz for more information.

Last week some Arrowtown senior students participated in the Epro8 STEM challenge. These teams qualified from the school classroom events to the interschool event which was held in Wanaka. Our school teams The Jaffa’s came 1st, and Optirizzprime team came 2nd. Another proud APS moment. Congratulations to all the boys that competed and proudly represented the Arrowtown Primary School –we are extremely proud of your efforts and achievements.

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

Postmasters Kitchen + Bar

54 Buckingham St 03 442 0991

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 firewood

Chopper Firewood clint@chopperfirewood.co.nz 021 444 799

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

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–every Weds & Sat(men) / Tue (9 holes) & Thurs (ladies). Phone the golf shop for more info.

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.

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

Shotover Country Music Club

Next Club Meeting – Sunday 19 May from 1:30–5 pm at Arrowtown Community Centre, 12 Centennial Ave (Next to Arrowtown Holiday Park). Margaret Amor is the Guest Artist All welcome. Free. SCMC Annual General Meeting will commence at 4:15 pm Contact Sue Dennis 027 488 6478

Wakatipu Garden Club 027 565 0349

We meet on the 2nd Monday every month. New members welcome. For further information. Contact Heather Stirling.

FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com