Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago District Councils have teamed up with Inspiring Communities to explore tools and mindsets that enhance collaboration, enable collective impact and support communities to innovate together. Join this interactive community kōrero and hear from Sylvia Cheuy, an international expert from [...]
Thomas Gilchrist and Sons Limited of the Maniototo looks not only at the store and its ups and downs — at its peak the business included groceries and haberdashery, bakery, farm store supplies, accommodation and fuel pumps and employed 12 people — but also the [...]
Following on from the OGHT Heritage Site Reviews and our great Cavalcade, OGHT we will be holding their AGM in Millers Flat (at the Hall) 9th September 2023. Clutha River Dredges - OGHT are hoping to run this field weekend in conjunction with AGM. [...]
To celebrate Central Otago’s incredible and diverse heritage, we’re inviting professional and amateur photographers to put Heritage in Focus. Central Otago Heritage Trust has teamed up with Tourism Central Otago to tell the stories of our heritage through images. ENTER NOW [...]
The 1970s marked renewed interest in New Zealand viticulture with a few visionaries disregarding advice that Central Otago and the Gibbston valley were too cold, too high and too far south to prosper. Alan Brady and Rudi Bauer talk about getting our region’s vineyards [...]
An Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust Fund Raising Event Early bird entry $200 – Includes breakfast, lunch & dinner 50 – 150cc motor cycles 270 km backroads Visit their website for more details click here
Dr. Annie Sohler-Snoddy, of the University of Otago, shares research to highlight how the littlest people can have big stories to tell about the past. Wednesday 29 November, 6:45pm Clyde Museum, Blyth St Entry by koha to Clyde Museum The Central Otago Heritage Trust’s AGM [...]
The Bannockburn region has a rich and interesting history, spanning from the goldrush days of the 1800s through to its current status as one of the countries premier wine growing regions. The Bannockburn History Project records the history of the people who have lived [...]
The Lake Dunstan Cycling Trail, alongside the mighty Clutha Mata-au River, showcases the best of Central Otago's natural beauty. The trail also passes through some fascinating heritage sites, some which lie beneath the lake, or above the trail, out of sight. These sites are [...]
Marriage has meant different things at different times. The notion that romantic love should be the foundation of such partnerships has not always been a constant. Polly’s wedding dress provides a charming hook for exploring these ideas. 3pm Sunday 16th June, Cromwell Museum Guest [...]
Dark, clear skies, unique celestial features and otherworldly landscapes make stargazing in Central Otago a magical experience. Night sky photographer, Andy Davey explores the cultural and astronomical aspects of the night skies unique to our Southern Hemisphere. Date: 6:30 pm, Tuesday 20 August 2024 [...]
huddl is a new initiative to strengthen and support community groups, charitable organisations and networks in Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes. By providing essential information, resources, guidance and mentor programmes huddl is here to make life easier for community groups. The community needs assessment [...]