Sione Tuívailala Monū and Edith Amituanai: Toloa Tales 28 Feb 2026 In 2023, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū commissioned two major new video works from Tāmaki Makaurau-based artists Sione Tuívailala Monū (Aotearoa, Australia, Tonga) and Edith Amituanai (Aotearoa, Sāmoa) for the exhibition Toloa Tales. Later that year, the artists travelled to Sāmoa with cinematographer Ralph Brown to film their projects. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Forrester Gallery
Kids' Stuff 28 Feb 2026 Play isn’t just for children- it’s the foundation of memory, imagination and identity. Discover how games, toys and pastimes have changed (or not!) over the decades. Whether you grew up with screens or sandpits, this exhibition has something for everyone, from the young to the young at heart. Waitaki Museum, 60 Thames Street, Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Waitaki Museum
A Work in Progress: Forrester Gallery Through the Years 28 Feb 2026 A Work in Progress: Forrester Gallery Through the Years explores the various iterations of 9 Thames Street, from the Bank of New South Wales to the present day, as the Forrester Gallery. This exhibition shares behind-the-scenes imagery of previous construction periods, ephemeral objects celebrating its past, Architectural drawings by Robert Lawson, and more. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Forrester Gallery
Palmerston Book Chat 04 Mar 2026 Do you love reading and finding new books to dig into? Come along to the Book Chat group at Palmerston Library! Palmerston Library (Waihemo Service Centre), 54 Tiverton St, Palmerston 10 more dates Tagged as: , Community & culture
Kurow Book Chat 04 Mar 2026 A chance to come along and chat about what you've been reading, share recommendations, and talk all things books. Kurow Community Library, 1 Settlement Rd, Kurow 10 more dates Tagged as: , Community & culture
Digital Drop-In 12 Mar 2026 Need some digital help? Why not come along to one of our informal Digital Drop-in sessions at the Ōamaru Public Library and Service Centre? We can provide you with one-on-one digital assistance for up to fifteen minutes. No appointment needed! Oamaru Library & Council Service Centre, 62 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 16 more dates Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
The Night Ali Died 12 Mar 2026 Ali is wanted dead by a vicious London Gangster and is placed under police surveillance for the protection of him and his family, yet for some reason, Ali decides to sneak out into the night, sparking a bloody domino effect that ricochets through the streets of his city. Through the accounts of Ali, a henchman, a detective and a mob boss, find out what on earth happened on the night Ali died. Oamaru Opera House, 94 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 Tagged as: , Theatre & performing arts
Oamaru Book Chat 17 Mar 2026 Come along to discuss your latest reads and get a sneak peek at our brand-new books! Oamaru Public Library, 62 Thames St, 8 more dates Tagged as: , Community & culture
Digital Classes 2026 26 Mar 2026 Should you need more help than we can give you during Digital Drop-In, you can choose from one of our formal classes. Each month has a different focus, so please ask for a brochure at the Ōamaru Public Library and Service Centre. Oamaru Library & Council Service Centre, 62 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 8 more dates Tagged as: , Talks & workshops