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(and some links that are not so new)
Harvest Home
Sunday, 6 April 2008
10:30am to 4:00pm
Totara Estate
Car Entry Donation $10.00
The annual Totara Estate Harvest Home celebration features an incredibly wide range of activities:
- horse and wagon rides;
- pony rides;
- food and beverages;
- swaggers' camp with yarns around the camp fire;
- swaggers' race;
- pets for young and old;
- make your own scarecrow;
- Victorian craft and costume display;
- Victorian games;
- blade shearing;
- buttermaking;
- lacemaking;
- cobbling;
- spinners;
- weavers;
- embroidery;
- quilting;
- soap;
- coracle making;
- blacksmith;
- seed cleaning;
- Granny's kitchen;
- Domestic Goddess and Friends;
- backcountry poet;
- woodworkers;
- potters;
- vintage machinery;
- music;
- dancing;
- and more ...
Antiques Appraisal Weekend
& Car Boot Sale
Saturday, 5 April 2008 and Sunday, 6 April 2008
10:00am to 4:30pm
St Kevin's College Auditorium
Antique appraisals with Hamish Walsh & Peter Wedde from TVNZ Auction House.
PLUS
Car boot sale and craft stalls
Saturday, 5 april 2008
from 9:00am
Organised by St Kevin's Home and School. Phone Julie 437-1144 for more information and to book sites.
Kakanui Big Day Out
Surf Carnival, Market and Family Fun Day
Saturday, 29 March 2008
Market 10:00am to 2:00pm
- Music
- Food
- Competitions
- Displays
- Games
Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
7:30pm
Scottish Hall, Tyne Street
Guest speaker: John Baster
"A model maker's architechural journey from Middle Earth to the Venice of the South."
Postal voting forms to be returned to the Trust Office by 5:00pm on Tuesday, 25 March 2008.
Tohu - Bronwyn Judge
from 20 March 2008
Forrester Gallery
9 Thames Street
North Otago choreographer and film maker Bronwyn Judge presents her recent film Koru, a documentary that addresses the endangered ancient culture, river and rare birds of Waitaha.
Climate Disruption
Transition Towns
One Response
The Natural Heritage Society of Oamaru Inc
2008 Forum
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March 2008
Penguin Club
Oamaru
Cost $25 - includes morning and afternoon teas
see The Natural Heritage Society of Oamaru for more details ...
Sing ... Voice Workshop For Teenagers
Saturday, 1 March 2008
Fenwick School Hall
Arun Street
10:00 to 3:00pm
Cost: $5 (supported by Creative NZ)
Please bring your lunch and a drink.
- Informal, uplifting, emphasizing group vocals.
- No experience necessary - all songs taught by ear
- Learn some singing techniques and have fun.
- Sing a mix of songs: jazzy, bluesy, celtic etc.
- from a mix of countries: NZ, USA, Africa.
Lynley Caldwell is a fully qualified and experienced singing teacher who has taught and performed in New Zealand and Ireland.
For more information contact: Lynley Caldwell (03) 434-0456
Oamaru Wine and Food Festival 2008
Sunday, 17 February 2008
Oamaru Public Gardens
Admission: Adults $15, Students $5 - Kids are free!
Live music all day, featuring:
- The Waratahs - www.warratahs.co.nz
- John McCabe
- The Saxman - www.creatavision.co.nz/saxman
Waitangi Day Celebration 2008
"Weaving Earth and Sky"
Wednesday, 6 February 2008
11:00am
213 Airedale Rd, Weston
Sign posted from Weston
Programme:
10:00am Laying of the Hangi
11:00am Multicultural Performances
2:00pm Dance and Sound Extravaganza “Where Earth Meets Sky”
3:00pm Kite Flying from the Top of the World
4:00pm Lifting of the Hangi-A taste for all
Contact Waitaki District Council for any further details on (03) 433-0300
View pdf flyer.
The End Of Suburbia
Oil Depletion and the Collapse of The American Dream
Wednesday, 12 December 2007
7:30 pm
Harbour Street Theatrette
This
is the third in the series of documentaries shown by The
Natural Heritage Society Oamaru.
ALL ARE WELCOME - Entrance: donation
For more information about this screening:
Telephone: 434 2322
Email: nhs+a.t+oamaru.co.nz
"As energy prices skyrocket in the coming years, how will the populations
of suburbia react to the collapse of their dream? Are today's suburbs
destined to become the slums of tomorrow? What can be done NOW, individually
and collectively, to avoid The End of Suburbia?"
www.endofsuburbia.com
"It’s the unofficial peak oil documentary adopted by grassroots
environmental and peak oil organizations world wide. The film is recognized
as the first to announce to a mainstream audience with bold humor and
edgy dialogue that the days of cheap and abundant oil – the stuff
of which the suburban culture was born and sustained – are coming
to an end."
www.escapefromsuburbia.com
Lynley Caldwell's Men's Singing Group
Thursday, 6th December 2007
8:00 pm SHARP (doors open 7:30pm)
The Penguin
Club, Emulsion Lane
"A rousing performance of vibrant Oamaru male voices singing a selection of traditional songs."
2007 Grand Coracle Race
Sunday, 2nd December 2007
Oamaru Harbour
Karen
training for the Grand Coracle Race.
Coracle Oracle
coracleoracle.blogspot.com
Coracle and Prehistoric
Craft Society of Oamaru
coraclebuilding.blogspot.com
Bill Direen and Otis Mace
Saturday, 24th November 2007
8:00 pm
The Penguin
Club, Emulsion Lane
On tour with special guests "The Builders". Both have new albums out: . 'Human Kindness' and 'Bird In Bush Road'.
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
14th - 18th November 2007
Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and activities of a bygone era as Oamaru celebrates its origins.
Oamaru Stone Sculpting Symposium & Auction
3rd - 18th November 2007
Takaro Park
An outstanding showcase of prominent national and international limestone sculptors.
Be The Change
Wednesday
14th November 2007
Takaro Park
You
care about climate change, you want to make a difference … now with Be
The Change turn your thoughts into actions and become part of the change!
There's no single solution but you can take any number of creative, easy
and innovative steps to reduce your own greenhouse gas emissions. Every
change helps.
The Climate Rescue Team is taking to to road in the Be The Change bus. They are touring the country from Bluff to the Bay of Islands talking about the campaign.
Tribal Dance - African inspired
Tuesday mornings 9:30 to 11:00
Thursday evenings 6:30 to 8:00
Union Parish Church Hall
Eden Street, Oamaru
Joyous high energy
Earthy tribal rhythms and dances
A fantastic way to express yourself and get fit
No dance experience necessary
Contact: Ra: (021) 115-4884 or 434-8224
Koru
Community Dance Theatrewww.korudance.com
The Power of Community:
How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
Wednesday
7th November 2007
7:30 pm
Harbour Street Theatrette
ALL ARE WELCOME - Entrance: donation.
The Natural Heritage Society of Oamaru Inc is pleased to be showing this film in Oamaru.
For more information about this screening:
Telephone: 434 2322
Email: nhs+a.t+oamaru.co.nz
Synopsis:
"When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half - and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people. They share how they transitioned from highly mechanized agriculture to using organic farming and urban gardens. It is an unusual look into the Cuban culture during this economic crisis. The film opens with a short history of Peak Oil, a term for the time when world oil production will reach its all-time peak and begin to decline forever. Cuba, the only country that has faced such a crisis, is an example of options and hope."
Support the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park
Saturday, 27th October 2007
9:30 am
Starting from the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park.
Oamaru Archdeacon Bernard Wilkinson is planning a march to show support for the Waitaki Resource Recovery Park.
The march will start at the WRRP and will proceed down Chelmer Street and across Takaro Park to the council buildings. There the march will meet mayor Alex Familton.
Alex Familton is the new mayor of Waitaki District
Saturday, 13th October 2007
For final official results, see:
Hampden Community Energy Inc A.G.M.
Thursday, 27th September 2007
7:00 pm
Hampden Hall
"Where to from here, Hampden?"
A brief A.G.M.
This will be followed by a talk and slide presentation by Robyn (and hopefully Rob) Guyton from Riverton. They will tell us about the truly remarkable things Riverton is doing to make itself a better and more exciting place to live.
What is so special about Riverton?
- Farmers' market
- Environment Centre
- Seed Savers
- Permaculture
- Community Garden/Orchard
- Organic Food Co-op
- and more ...
So come and hear what another small community has achieved, and what we could set our sights on.
South Coast Environment Societywww.sces.org.nz
To be followed, as always, by an excellent supper.
Hampden Movie Evening
Saturday, 22 September 2007
7:00 pm
Hampden Hall
Get
together over one of Fleur's soups
and breads the follow up with a "sinful" dessert
Relax and watch two 30 minute movies personally presented by their creators.
"Geckos Rock" - Jinty MacTavish
a film currently touring with the Aotearoa Environmental Film Festival
www.onekakarafilms.blogspot.com
"Tohu, a story of the Waitaki" - Bronwyn Judge
still hot from the editing process, about our own remarkable river.
Tickets $12 per person
Hampden Shops, Moeraki Tavern and Fleur's Place.
Please book early for catering purposes.
'Lilt'
Wednesday, 19th September 2007
8:00 pm SHARP (doors open 7:30pm)
The Penguin
Club
A very special performance of Oamaru's newest 25 strong vocal ensemble.
Led by Lynley Caldwell, this special evening will uplift you with vibrant songs from all over the globe.
Founded on Rock
Friday, 14th September 2007
7:00 pm
Dean O'Reilly Lounge
Reed Street
Social Justice Week. Guest speakers:
- Lisa Beech from Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
- Sister Mary Horn OP
A short film will follow:
- "Tohu, a story of the Waitaki" by Bronwyn Judge.
All welcome
Contact:
Jan 434 5516
How To Save The World
One man, one cow, one planet
Wednesday, 12 September 2007
7:30 pm
Harbour Street Theatrette
The Natural Heritage Society of Oamaru Inc is pleased to be showing this film in Oamaru.
ALL ARE WELCOME - Entrance: donation
For more information about this screening:
Telephone: 434 2322
Email: nhs+a.t+oamaru.co.nz
How To Save The World exposes globalization and the mantra of infinite growth in a finite world for what it really is: an environmental and human disaster.
But across India marginal farmers are fighting back. How To Save The World tells their story through the teachings of an elderly New Zealander many are calling the new Gandhi.
Peter Proctor is almost 80. He has a glass eye and boundless energy. He is hard of hearing, but for him the earth sings. Peter has left behind the comforts of a life in suburban New Zealand to live and work in India. He is also quietly determined to save the world.
Rediscovering the Hearth
Next date: Saturday, 22 September 2007
2:00 - 4:00 pm
14 Yare St
Share and learn traditional home skills.
We will start by looking at traditional recipes for food, soap, hand cream, etc.
Contact:
Marie (021) 076 6168 or Nathalie (03) 434 2594
Burns Pollock Tutorial
3rd, 10th & 17th August 2007
WGHS Art Room
Painting - Drawing and the thinking behind it.
Only $5.00 total thanks to grant from Creative Communities:
www.creativenz.govt.nz/funding/other/ccs.html
Organics Course - Agriculture NZ
Starting 25 July 2007
Oamaru
This course provides key knowledge and skills required for successful organic growing. The overall aim is to build ecosystems, promote biodiversity and increase soil and plant health, instead of relying on artificial fertilisers and poisonous sprays.
Tutor: Jim O'Gorman - The Dirt Doctor.
see:
www.pggwrightson.co.nz/wrightson-services/
agriculture-nz/courses/organics.html
Coastal Otago Tree Crops
Sunday, 29 July 2007
10:30am - Liz and Paul Crosby's place, Frews Road, Herbert
2:00pm - Wendy and Ken Mcleod's place, Station Road, Totara
Anyone wishing to learn how to prune fruit trees is very welcome to watch or participate in a demonstration pruning day.
Bring lunch or have a cup of soup and a bun at Crosby's.
For information telephone Liz or Paul 439-5107.
Biological Discussion Day
Tuesday, 17 July 2007
1:00pm - 4:00pm
See and hear the results of applied bio-husbandry in the Waitaki Valley.
"Strachans" Cow Shed
Main Road
Otiake
Turn left at Waitaki Orchard Shop
Contact:
Justin: (03) 436-0553
Carmen: (03) 436-0142
Madeline: (03) 436-0275
Notice of Public Meeting - Hampden Transfer Station
Sunday, 15 July 2007
1:30pm
Hampden Hall
The Hampden Transfer Station will close in 2 months unless we all act to stop it.
To change the Council's mind, there would need to be strong community support to make it into a recycling centre. It's envisaged the transfer/recycling station would be open a similar number of hours, providing resources and possibly creating paid local job(s).
What can you do to help?
Come to the public meeting. We will discuss what options our community has and hopefully hear someone from a community already successfully handling its own waste. And it will be an opportunity to pass on your ideas/needs for solid waste management in our community. We are also inviting the Mayoral Candidates so that you can question them about any possible reduction of services to Hampden.
If this is to succeed, it will need your support so hope to see you on the 15th July!
Hampden Community Energy
Midwinter Masquerade
Saturday, 14 July 2007
starting 6:30pm
The street parade departs from Smiths Grainstore on Tyne Street at 6:30pm.
Planting Trees for Other Generations
Sunday 8 July 2007
starting 1:30pm
A practical workshop
Douglas Property (Top end of McKerrow Rd, off SH1 at Waianakarua)
Take this opportunity to share the knowledge and experience of our local "Men of the Trees" at the Douglas family's 25ha property which has been planted in 80 different tree species over 3 generations. Rob Douglas, together with Ian Davies, forester and Chris Cox, timber merchant will show us around the property, discuss the attributes of individual trees, how well they do locally and explain propagation techniques including seedlings, layering, cuttings etc.
This may be just the inspiration you need to help you to decide what/where to plant this winter. It is timed to lead into pruning and grafting workshops being organised by the Tree Crop Association in the Herbert area on July 29th and September 9th respectively.
Waterproof shoes etc recommended.
Please bring a friend.
For more info contact Rob Douglas (Tel 439 4004).
Arranged by Hampden Community Energy.
The Waitaki region is faced with resource applications for what have been termed as an "option" and a "concept".
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Holcim (NZ) Ltd - The Weston Option
Waiareka Valley Preservation
Society - www.wvps.co.nz
Their website has extensive information and links that show why the Weston
Option may not be such a good option for the Waitaki region:
Also have a look at:
Waitaki Free Press
- www.waitaki.org.nz
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Meridian Energy - North Bank Tunnel Concept
Environment Canterbury - Waitaki Public Notifications
It hasn't taken long for the integrity of the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Regional Plan to be challenged by a non-complying activity.
Natural Heritage Society of Oamaru Inc
Tara Homestay
Want to be pampered? Tara Homestay is the place for you
The Red Tin House
Bed and Breakfast ... with a difference
Southern X Press
Custom Baling of Industrial and Recycled Material