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 Strategic Plan
Opera House Vacancies
- Opera House Administrator - fixed term until 30 May 2009
- Opera House Marketing and Sales Officer
- Opera House Technical Manager
Find out if you could fit the part by viewing the information on the vacancies page here.
Big boost for the Opera House project - 22nd July 2008
Lotteries Significant Project Fund has granted the project a cheque for $3,735,608.00
The cheque was presented by M.P. Rick Barker at the Opera House. The generous grant will allow the council to complete the restoration and refurbishment. Opera House Director, Richard McWha, said the news was "absolutely fantastic".
Volunteers
Last year 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.
The Encore Club
As an initiative for the Opera House Encore project, we would like to extend a special invitation to you,
your family, friends (and staff) to become members of The Encore Club.
Join now and be in the draw to win great monthly prizes!
Details in the Encore Club Application (42kb PDF).
You can join the Encore Club at any time!
Encore Club update:
Next member's draw:
Wednesday 27th August 2008,
5.30pm at the Kingsgate Hotel Brydone T-Bar
All members welcome!
Travel Voucher from Oamaru House of Travel
OR
$2000 worth of goods from Placemakers
OR
$2000 worth of goods from Plunket Electrical
Encore Club July winner: The lucky winner at the July draw held at the Kingsgate Hotel Brydone T-bar.
Travel prize was: $2000 travel voucher valid until 30 November 2008-06-05
Previous winners:
June 2008:
May 2008: Alec Neill
April 2008: Craig Wyatt
March 2008: Pam Anderson
February 2008: Pat & Anthea Finlay
January 2008: Allan & Santa Portis
December 2007: Ralph Burrell
November 2007: Bruce & Alison Albiston
October 2007: Peter Mason
September 2007: Mark & Sandra Young
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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 |
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Opera House Newsletter
June Newsletter (PDF 370kb)
Construction Progress
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