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Oamaru Opera House - The Refurbishment Project

 

The Oamaru Opera House refurbishment and restoration is a major project for both the Waitaki District Council and the Community.

You can send email to us at: operahouse@waitaki.govt.nz

Opera House Web site

The Oamaru Opera House now has a web site: http://www.oamaruoperahouse.co.nz/

Oamaru Opera House

Opera House Strategic Plan


Volunteers
In 2007 New Zealanders contributed 270 million hours of formal, unpaid work for non-profit organisations, equal to 133,799 full time positions. The time given has been valued at almost $3.31 billion.

Like other arts organisations, the Oamaru Opera House will rely on volunteers to contribute to the delivery of excellent service at the venue.

There is no typical volunteer.  Everyone from youths to retirees, through to professionals who are able to offer intermittent services, are welcome. Volunteering is about giving but also is an opportunity for socialising, networking, enjoyment, training opportunities and up skilling.

Being part of the Opera House team is a wonderful way to meet new people as well as experience first hand the rich artistic wealth of the region and some of the best touring perfmances New Zealand has to offer.

The Oamaru Opera House is committed to valuing the skills of Waitaki’s community and investing in their development. Volunteers at the Oamaru Opera House will be treated with the same respect and expectations as staff. Volunteers will be carefully matched to suitable tasks taking into account their personal skills, ambitions and areas of interest.


Funding sourced to date (July 2008)

Lotteries Significant Projects Fund                                    
Council property reserves
Community Trust of Otago
Lotteries Environment & Heritage
Oamaru Licensing Trust (Trusts Charitable Foundation)
The AAW Jones Charitable Trust
The Lion Foundation
The Alexander McMillan Trust
The Stout Trust
Community Facilities Fund
Seat sales/community fundraising/donations
The Encore Club

 

$3,735,608
$3,000,000
$1,500,000
$   500,000
$   306,627
$     48,734
$     80,300
$     78,229
$     26,972
$   500,000
$   322,297
$     69,600
$ 10,166,369

Special thanks to...



 


Construction Progress

 

Construction Pictures (PDF 771kb) - updated April 2008


 

Architectural Drawings

The attached plans were prepared by Williams Ross Architects.

Go here to view


You can help!

If you are available to help in any way with our fundraising, as a volunteer, or plan to hold a special fund raising event,  please contact the project co-ordinator via email at: operahouse@waitaki.govt.nz

 


Oamaru Opera House
90 Thames St
Oamaru

Opera House Map

Sponsorship Opportunities

Ladies and Gentlemen..
"Take Your Seats"

A Unique Opera House Sponsorship Opportunity
Click
here to learn more


Merchandise

Support the cause!
Purchase official Opera House Fundraising Merchandise


Donations

Do you wish to make a donation to the Opera House Encore Project?

Please make cheques payable to:
Oamaru Opera House Charitable Trust

Postal address:
Opera House Encore Project, c/- Waitaki District Council, Private Bag 50058, Oamaru

As a donation amount is tax deductible under sections KC 5, DB 32 and DV 11 of the Income tax Act 2004.
There is no GST. Receipts will be issued if requested.



Please check the "Press Releases" for Opera House press releases.

Refurbishment and restoration work began on 15-March-2007.
It is planned that works be completed in October 2008.  

If you would like to book the Opera House, please contact Customer Services group on (03) 433 0300 

 






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