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 [...]
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 [...]
Glamorous gowns show off Central Otago landscapes, thanks to Eden Hore. The book Central Otago Couture, about the story of Eden Hore’s designer fashion collection, now owned by the Central Otago District Council, has sold so well it is being reprinted. The combination of biography and [...]
All members of the Central Otago Heritage Trust, and the public, are welcome to attend. This meeting will take place immediately prior to the Heritage Talk: Rich history - Central Otago's historical gold mine. You are welcome to attend either or both. BOOK NOW FOR [...]
Santa will be at Central Stories from 5.30pm- 7.30pm, with a photographer to take your special memory. You are also welcome to take your own photos! There will be Christmas craft and clue hunts for the Children. Local artists and artisans will be present. [...]
Join Russell Garbutt to celebrate the launch of his new book, Vincent Pyke - Goldfields Gladiator, and discover the story of Pyke; a politician of rare ability, a visionary who made things happen, and Central Otago's forgotten hero. The launch will be at Central [...]
Santa will be at Central Stories from 5.30pm- 7.30pm, with a photographer to take your special memory. You are also welcome to take your own photos! There will be Christmas craft and clue hunts for the Children. Local artists and artisans will be present. [...]
Haast’s eagle was the largest bird of prey ever known, with females weighing around 15 kilograms. Named after Julius von Haast of the Canterbury Museum, its remains have been found only in the southern regions of Aotearoa New Zealand. It was built to hunt [...]
Haast’s eagle was the largest bird of prey ever known, with females weighing around 15 kilograms. Named after Julius von Haast of the Canterbury Museum, its remains have been found only in the southern regions of Aotearoa New Zealand. It was built to hunt [...]