Ōamaru Library, Palmerston Library, Hampden Library and Kurow Library will be closed for the whole of Easter weekend from Friday 3rd to Monday 6th.Otematata and Omarama Libraries will be open as usual on Saturday 4th
Ready to curl up with a good book this Easter? Whether you’re hunting for a gripping mystery or some school holiday stories for the kids, we’ve got you covered!Please take a look at the image on Waitaki District Council's Facebook page to see when they are open. They will be closed on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and a few other days during the school holidays.
Published on 23 August 2023
Clement Lagrue has kindly agreed to share his presentation with us, so it can be accessed by anyone interested in learning more about our unique limestone ecosystems. The presentation can be accessed here: Limestone-presentation-Conservation-week-Oamaru-14-08-2023.pdf(PDF, 15MB)
If you didn't make it on the night, here's a quick recap: DOC’s Clement Lagrue shared his knowledge of the rich biodiversity that calls limestone its home. These are threatened plants and creatures that are only found within our local limestone ecosystems.
On the second evening, Rob Carson-Iles, also with DOC, shared details about, and his personal experiences with, the tarapirohe (black-fronted tern) that nest on the Waitaki River.
Both speakers were a wealth of fascinating, and sometimes startling, information about our precious taonga, and the efforts being made to halt their decline in the face of a myriad of threats.