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Country House Hunters NZ Promotes Waitaki – Twice!

Published on 20 December 2022

Waitaki continues to prove it is a great place to live and work with Country House Hunters NZ filming two episodes in Ōamaru which will air on TVNZ in January 2023. The series will feature two couples who have moved to Ōamaru, leaving the hustle and bustle of urban cities behind.

Whitstone-Five Forks Road Update

Published on 15 December 2022

Works are progressing well to reinstate the washed-out section under the concrete box culvert bridge on Whitstone-Five Forks Road.

On Friday 2 December, unexpected and significant undermining of the bridge structure near the Freeman Road intersection was found during routine maintenance works.

Not Using the Library? Why Not?

Published on 15 December 2022

Are you not using the library? Why not? That is the question the Waitaki District Libraries team are asking in their new survey for non-library users.

Waitaki Libraries Manager, Jenny Bean said, “Earlier this year, over 400 library users were surveyed to see how the library and its services impacted their lives. This time, we want to hear from people who do not use the library.”

Forrester Gallery Opens the Vault

Published on 13 December 2022

A new exhibition at the Forrester Gallery tells the story of some of the amazing acts of generosity that have shaped the art collection and the Forrester Gallery itself. The exhibition is in the former bank vault space. It includes works from the Forrester Gallery’s collection of artworks by Burns Pollock, Colin McCahon, Edward Gifford, and Evelyn Page.

Ka Tuhituhi | Let’s Draw – A wonderlab Exhibition

Published on 13 December 2022

Ka tuhithuhi - Let’s draw is a wonderlab exhibition designed for all ages and especially whānau groups.

Drawing is expression without words. It can be a way of communicating ideas, feelings, and thoughts. It is a way to record what you see and plan your art works, but it can also be a way to practice mindfulness. It can reduce stress and promote a feeling of calmness.
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Summer Reading Challenge

27 January 2023

Join the summer reading challenge and become a Super Reader! Pick up an activity pack in the holidays, do the activities, and READ!

Back to School Pool Party

27 January 2023

Pool party with inflatables and lots of fun activities!

Alchemy | Trish Shirley

28 January 2023

Trish Shirley’s latest exhibition places artists as Alchemists of their discipline, creating meaning through the transformation of raw materials into art works.
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