Trappings of Home 05 Dec 2023 Explore the unusual story of the introduction of animals to New Zealand. Discover the people responsible for the introduction of stoats and weasels, the man behind salmon in the Waitaki, and the existential threat posed by the Great Rabbit Plague. Waitaki Museum, 60 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & expos, Heritage, Information & engagement
Between Existence and Enchantment | Marie Strauss 05 Dec 2023 Marie Strauss traverses the realms of the real and the fantastical through a series of paintings, etchings, and ceramics. Uniting the daily ebb and flow of farm life with myth and magic, Strauss’s works capture an ordinary world which is profoundly mystical. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 Tagged as: , Visual arts
Colours of Freedom | Suzanne Hood-Everett 05 Dec 2023 Every day, the appearance of an empowering dawn sunrise gives hope for peace, freedom and prosperity. Suzanne Hood-Everett explores the themes of acceptance, endurance, loyalty and love within a series of oil paintings. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 Tagged as: , Visual arts
Gravel Road | John Mitchell 05 Dec 2023 Through the mediums of graphite and oil pastels, local artist John Mitchell examines the situation of the natural world through a political and environmental lens. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 Tagged as: , Visual arts
In the Doghouse | Cari Quinn, Lava Ceramics 05 Dec 2023 Commemorating the incredible bond between human and dog, In the Doghouse is a ceramic celebration of the playful nature of our canine friends. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400 Tagged as: , Visual arts
Deck the Halls 05 Dec 2023 This December we are decking out the Ōamaru Library in Christmas cheer and want your help! Tagged as: , Music & arts, Youth events, Kids activities, Community & culture
Free Heart Health Drop-in session 05 Dec 2023 Join professionals from the Heart Foundation for a Heart Health Drop-in session with free blood pressure testing and pulse checks. Ōamaru Public Library, 62 Thames Street, Oamaru, Oamaru 9400 Tagged as: , Community & culture
Te Kākano 05 Dec 2023 Free beginner te reo classes are here again. Find out more here. Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Christmas Decoration Making for Youth 07 Dec 2023 Free youth crafting event for Christmas. Tagged as: , Youth events