Join the Haehaeata Natural Heritage Trust for their AGM and learn about the vegetation history of Central Otago, from the last ice-age to the present. All welcome! Date: 7pm Thursday 12 September Location: St Enoch's Church Lounge Guest Speaker: Dr. Matt McGlone - Emeritus researcher [...]
An invitation... OUR LAND, OUR PEOPLE, OUR HISTORY IN 100 OBJECTS The five museums across Central Otago have each selected 20 objects that tell the fascinating stories of a land rich in history. Together, these one hundred objects form a museums trail of discovery. [...]
2024 is the centenary of the Hayes smooth grip wire-strainer, so come on down and help us kick off the celebrations this labour weekend. Enjoy kids windmill crafts, guided tours of the museum and homestead, special menu items in the café, and our famous [...]
Looking for funding for a community project? Not sure where to start and have a few questions? Come and meet your local funders to discuss your project. 07 Nov 2024, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Roxburgh Service Centre, 120 Scotland Street, Roxburgh 9500, New [...]
JOIN US AT OUR AGM Date: 5:30pm Wednesday, 20 November 2024 Location: St Enoch's Church, 12 Centennial Ave, Alexandra GUEST SPEAKER AFTER AGM BUSINESS (6:45pm) Chinese experiences on the Otago Goldfields Associate Professor James Beattie from Victoria University sheds light on the lives of [...]
This event is now fully booked. A waitlist is available Associate Professor, James Beattie, from Victoria University, will shed light on the lives of Cantonese gold miners in Central Otago. When the gold began to run out, they quickly established themselves as market gardeners [...]
Central Otago Captured in 100 Objects: A Collaborative Exhibition Highlighting the District’s Rich Heritage Central Otago’s history has come to come to life in a collaborative exhbition, Central Otago in 100 Objects. This exhibition is designed to showcase 100 must-see collection items from the five [...]
HERITAGE TALKS: NOW FULLY BOOKED! Ross Barnett, author of Uncertain Enterprises, will discuss factors that contributed to the success and failure of early gold mining operations in Otago. These include alluvial, hard-rock mining and dredging and highlight some of the challenges faced by mining [...]
Cromwell Early Learning Centre Inc is hosting a rare opportunity for our Central Otago community to see an amazing collection of unique kākahu (cloaks) made by internationally recognised Māori master weaver Rokahurihia Ngarimu-Cameron MNZM. Roka is presenting a week-long exhibition at the Cromwell Early Learning [...]
Unfortunately, tonight's event has been cancelled due to the ill health of our guest speaker. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Registered attendees will be given priority when the event is rescheduled. Thank you for your support. When the bones of gigantic [...]
Preserving the history of New Zealand one rose at a time is Murray Radka’s passion—a dedication that has earned him international recognition. A former Dunstan High School history and English teacher, as well as a guidance counsellor, Murray has established a rose museum on [...]
When the bones of gigantic extinct birds were found in Aotearoa New Zealand by European scientists in the 1840s they created a worldwide sensation. The existence of the monstrous Moa on these remote and isolated islands was described as “the zoological discovery of the [...]