This Heritage Talk is now fully booked. Due to high demand, this talk will be repeated at Clyde Museum at 6:30pm Thursday 30 May. Bookings are essential. To book for the Clyde event please click here Lake Manuherekia - A [...]
This Heritage Talk is now fully booked. Bookings are essential as there are only limited seats available. Lake Manuherekia - A Glimpse into our Prehistoric Past Step back in time, around 19-16 million years ago, and explore the prehistoric marvel [...]
If you are on a board or committee of an incorporated society, or work for one, this seminar is for you. The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 brought about significant changes affecting all incorporated societies - including many clubs, residents' associations and community organisations. With [...]
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 [...]
Central Otago Heritage Trust is delighted to partner with Massey University Press to celebrate the launch of Mark Derby's new book : Frontline Surgeon - New Zealand medical pioneer Douglas Jolly. 5:30pm, Wednesday 10 July 20024 Cromwell & Districts Presbyterian Church, 10 Elspeth St, [...]
This hands-on workshop, led by Rebecca Amundsen, will give you the skills to preserve the memories of people who have a great story to tell. 10am - 4 pm, Saturday 13 July Alexandra Community House There is no cost for attending this workshop, but [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Pyke St, Dunstan Hospital’s Vincent Ward, the Vincent Community Board are names we’re familiar with, but from whom did they originate? Meet Vincent Pyke: draper, miner, politician, writer, explorer and nineteenth century go-getter. Date: 6:30 pm, Wednesday, 25 September Location: Clyde Museum, Blyth St Russell [...]
Potton & Burton and Central Stories invite you to an unforgettable book launch: “Geckos & Skinks – The Remarkable Lizards of Aotearoa” by Anna Yeoman. Saturday 5th October 5pm @ Central Stories A captivating exploration of New Zealand’s unique lizards, written by passionate conservationist [...]
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. [...]