HERITAGE IN THE NEWS
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Family history brings century-old Chinese artefact back to life
Central App - 6th April 2026 The contents of a Chinese medical manual, left behind in a Central Otago home more than a century ago, is being brought to life at Central Stories. Wellington-based author and researcher Nicky Won said the book was among a collection of artefacts held [...]
Our Autumn newsletter is out!
Our Autumn newsletter is out! Read about a fascinating story of a writing desk gifted to a Poolburn School teacher, learn about old coach roads (and coaches) in Central Otago, and meet our new Chair, Jenny Dixon. Click here to read the newsletter.
Introducing our new podcasts: Digging up Central
Heritage Central Otago, in collaboration with the Central Otago Museums Trust, and with the assistance of Radio Central, is delighted to introduce Digging up Central: History and Tales from Central Otago - a new podcast series that brings the stories of our region to life. In each episode, we [...]
How Prophets Rock got its name
Otago Daily Times, 13 February 2026 If you are seeking spectacular vistas, a walk up the Omeo Gully Track to Prophets Rock is both rewarding and can bring some understanding to some of Central Otago’s rich past. The rock is a very prominent schist outcrop immediately next some old [...]
Project brings up milestone
Otago Daily Times, 13 February 2026 A project to record personal memories of life in Central Otago is so successful it needs more volunteers to help out. Central Otago Oral History Project manager Joanna Leigh said she was delighted to have surpassed the milestone of more than 100 recordings [...]
Big plans underway for Central Otago Heritage Trust this year
The Central App, 19 January 2026 The Central Otago Heritage Trust has a new leader and the group will soon release its first oral history podcast. Jenny Dixon was elected chair at the AGM in late November, joining trustees Marco Creemers, Russell Garbutt, Kate Goodfellow, Warwick Hawker, David Hurd, [...]
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