Benje Patterson wears many hats, he’s a local independent regional economist, he’s a board member of Economic Development New Zealand, a Trustee of Queenstown Trails Trust, previously Chair of the Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association, not to mention – in his spare time a competitive international ultra marathon runner!

A wide ranging discussion with Jane, from her days as a sexual health and family violence support worker, Queenstown's original blogger and content creator to her role as a business coach and mentor today.

The week of 28th August 2025 public submissions were held in Arrowtown's Athenaeum Hall on the proposed Urban Intensifcation Variation to the District Plan. This could see, increased height limits of new buildings and increased density in Arrowtown. Chair of the AVA, Nick Fifield, spoke on behalf of the community, alongside numerous other community members and groups. Quality of recorded hearing is not optimal.

Mark tells the story of Arrowtown's response to a draft District Plan variation that would allow increased building heights in Arrowtown's medium density zone. Reordered prior to the week of 28th August 2025, where public submissions were heard by independent commissioners.

I chat to Chris from the Arrowtown Masonic Lodge about the history of the Lodge, Freemasonry and the work to maintain the building as an historic asset into the future.

I chat with Vanessa Williams ahead of the 39th Arrowtown Autumn Festival. Learn about Vanessa's first year as Festival Coordinator, how the extensive programme is put together by the committee and supported by numerous volunteers and sponsors.

Last month, Nick Fifield was interviewed by Jesse Mulligan at Radio New Zealand (04.03.25). The interview centered around the initiative by the Arrowtown Charitable Trust establishing a fundraising campaign to help save and restore historic Butlers Wall (1886). Please notify of any unintended infringement.

Source: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/2018977380/arrowtown-locals-fundraise-to-repair-historic-stone-wall

A quick chat with Brandon Purdue as he sets up for Arrowtown's Backyard Ultra Running event.

Rem is a talented local photographer which lead him to become a stall holder and now Manager of the Arrowtown Market. We discuss his tips for taking great shots around town and what's in store for the market this summer.

Karl Walker is a quietly humble but significant contributor to our community. From his voluntary work as a Kea leader, supporting our children's outdoor education, to managing the substantial logistics of the Arrowtown Choppers and their hugely successful community Beech Parties.