On The Record: 150 Years of the Oamaru Mail 25 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. Waitaki Museum, 60 Thames Street, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Waitaki Museum
The Sea That Carries Us: Threads of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa 25 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. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9400, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts, Forrester Gallery
Visible Collection Galleries 25 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. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts, Forrester Gallery
Paemanu: Kārakaraka Toi 25 May 2026 Echoing the waterways of Te Waipounamu, this collaborative exhibition by Paemanu Ngāi Tahu Contemporary Visual Arts emerged from a journey along Waitaki awa. First shown at The Queensland Gallery of Modern Art in Meanjin Brisbane at The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, it returns home. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9400, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts, Forrester Gallery
The Waitaki Tartan 25 May 2026 The Waitaki Tartan (2025), by Rod and Sue McLean, is a narrative borne from a desire to create a tangible textile legacy connecting the past, present and future of te rohe o Waitaki. Installed in the gallery’s atrium, the tartan reflects strong connections between craft and community. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9400, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts, Forrester Gallery
Karanga i te Hoa - Phone a Friend 25 May 2026 Like a creative potluck of sorts, a selection of artists living and working in te rohe o Waitaki were asked to contribute to a group show alongside a guest artist of their choosing. Emphasising the role of community, the artists were asked to consider collectivism and community collaboration within their creative practices. Forrester Gallery, 9 Thames Street Ōamaru 9444, 9400 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Music & arts, Forrester Gallery
Revelation: The Final Chapter 25 May 2026 It didn't begin with Christmas, and it doesn't end with Easter.Revelation: The Final Chapter. An artist's depiction of the Book ofRevelation with daily tours. Coquet Street Entrance, 153 Thames Highway, Oamaru 9400 15 more dates Tagged as: , Community, Fundraising, Kids & family, Music , Theatre & performing arts
Digital Classes 2026 28 May 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 6 more dates Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Free Pulse & Blood Pressure Checks with Jan Keown 2026 02 Jun 2026 The wonderful Jan Keown from Heart Foundation is offering four sessions of free pulse and blood pressure checks. Oamaru Library & Council Service Centre, 62 Thames Street, Oamaru 9400, Oamaru 9400 3 more dates Tagged as: , Talks & workshops, Community & culture