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Information about Oamaru Airport leasing and safety

Published on 14 May 2026

The decision by NZAAL to depart Oamaru Airport has prompted enquiries from the public. As the airport is a community asset we have provided further information below.

NZAAL set to depart Oamaru Airport

Published on 13 May 2026

Council thanks NZAAL for their presence after 8 years as leaseholder.

Mayor and Councillors set parking rules for Ōamaru CBD

Published on 12 May 2026

Five changes to simplify parking system approved by Mayor and Councillors.

Information on proposed Local Government amalgamation

Published on 08 May 2026

Information about proposed Local Government amalgamation under the Simplifying Local Government reforms.

Next week at Council – 12 May 2026

Published on 07 May 2026

Mayor’s Report and Oamaru CBD Parking Strategy on the agenda.
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Upcoming events

On The Record: 150 Years of the Oamaru Mail

15 May 2026

As community newspapers disappear across the motu, our local paper reaches an extraordinary milestone: 150 years. This exhibition celebrates the people behind the pages, the craft of making a newspaper, and the vital role independent local media plays in our communities.

The Sea That Carries Us: Threads of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa

15 May 2026

The Sea That Carries Us: Threads of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa reflects an ongoing kaupapa, initiated through TAUAKI Tapa sessions facilitated by Ebonie Fifita at the Ōamaru Pacific Island Trust. Pacific textiles from the Waitaki Museum collection, accompanied by a ngatu donated by ŌPIT, will be reactivated and honoured, fostering opportunities for connection and care.

Visible Collection Galleries

15 May 2026

The Visible Collection Galleries represent an innovative model for presenting the Forrester Gallery’s collection of over 2500 taoka, increasing accessibility while fostering deeper public engagement. Regularly refreshed displays, curated by gallery staff, will provide unique opportunities to encounter art from te rohe o Waitaki and across Aotearoa.
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