Latest Past Events

Book Launch -Thomas Gilchrist and Sons Limited of the Maniototo

Oturehua Hall

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 [...]

Collaboration for stronger communities

Cromwell Presbyterian Church 10 Elspeth St, Cromwell

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 [...]

Part One : The French Connection

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery Alexandra

PART ONE: French immigrant, Jean Desire Féraud goes down in history as being one of first pioneers to develop viticulture in the region in 1864, along with his neighbours, and fellow Frenchmen, the Bladier brothers. Renowned author on the subject, Ric Oram shares his extensive research on [...]