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Events in Waitaki

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May 2013
03

More Tape - The Boy With Tape On His Face

The Boy With Tape On His Face
Funny, magical, innovative, spectacular and inspiring, The Boy with Tape on his Face (aka Sam Wills) has won the hearts and minds of the critics and public alike.  This is stand-up with no talking, drama with no acting and punch lines with no words. 2012 saw him sell out his entire 750 capacity per night month long run at the Edinburgh Festival ending with him winning the Fosters Comedy Award.

Oamaru Opera House
Friday 3rd May
8.00 - 9.15pm
Tickets: $35 or $29.50 groups 


 


WHEN:

Friday, 3 May 2013

WHERE:

90 Thames St

Oamaru

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT

Oamaru Opera House

Telephone: 034330779

Email: oamaruoperahouse@waitaki.govt.nz

www.oamaruoperahouse.co.nz

04

Learn about Herbs

Marise Martin (local domestic goddess) teaches us the benefits of Herbs - growing, cooking, cleaning, beauty and medicine

Merise will be on hand at the Waitaki Community Gardens on Saturday 4th May from 10am until 12 noon.  Cost: $20 (morning tea included).  Contact: Annie 034348891

 


WHEN:

Saturday, 4 May 2013

WHERE:

Chelmer St

Oamaru

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT

Annie Beattie

Telephone: 03 4348891

Email: annieontheroad@hotmail.com

05

Oamaru Farmers Market - Winter Market

Meet the growers, farmers and producers of the best seasonal produce our region has to offer. You'll be sure to find a fantastic selection of fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, plants, baking, preserves, eggs and more.



Take the time to enjoy the Oamaru Farmers' Market experience. Grab a coffee and a tasty bite to eat, listen to some music and catch up with friends.

New Zealand's newest Farmers' Market is open every Sunday between 9.30am and 1.00pm in the Loan n Merc building in Harbour Street Oamaru

 


WHEN:

Sunday, 5 May 2013

WHERE:

Harbour Street

Oamaru

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT

Deidre Nuttall

Telephone:

Email: manager@oamarufarmersmarket.co.nz

www.oamarufarmersmarket.co.nz

06

Heart Foundation Mothers Day Walk

The Heart Foundation and Sport Waitaki will host the second annual Heart Foundation Oamaru Gardens Walk on Monday 6th May to coincide with Mothers Day.

Mothers of all ages are invited to meet at the Oamaru Opera House from 12.45pm to enjoy a leisurely walk around the Oamru Gardens before returning to the Opera House for a brief presentation from Jan Keown from the Heart Foundation.  The talk will be followed by afternoon tea at the Brydone Hotel.

$5 donation to the Heart Foundation



Wear red and go in the draw to win a number of great prizes including best dressed.

Please register for the event by Friday 3rd May to Kate Cartwright at Sport Waitaki Phone 434 9379 or email sportwaitaki@sportotago.co.nz

 

 


WHEN:

Monday, 6 May 2013

WHERE:

Oamaru Opera House, Thames St

Oamaru

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT

Kate Cartwright

Telephone: 03 434 9379

Email: sportwaitaki@sportotago.co.nz

07

Moscow Ballet La Classique - The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

The greatest success of Russian theatre is undoubtedly classical ballet.

Moscow Ballet La Classique invites you to join them for an evening of ballet and enjoy the jewel of classical ballets, "the Nutcracker"

Oamaru Opera House
Tuesday 7th May 2013
7.30 - 10.00pm

Ph: 4330779
oamaruoperahouse@waitaki.govt.nz
www.oamaruoperahouse.co.nz



WHEN:

Tuesday, 7 May 2013

WHERE:

90 Thames Streeet

Oamaru

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT

Oamaru Opera House

Telephone: 03 4330779

Email: oamaruoperahouse@waitaki.govt.nz

www.oamaruoperahouse.co.nz

12

Oamaru Farmers Market - Winter Market

Meet the growers, farmers and producers of the best seasonal produce our region has to offer. You'll be sure to find a fantastic selection of fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, plants, baking, preserves, eggs and more.

 

Take the time to enjoy the Oamaru Farmers' Market experience. Grab a coffee and a tasty bite to eat, listen to some music and catch up with friends.

New Zealand's newest Farmers' Market is open every Sunday between 9.30am and 1.00pm in the Loan n Merc building in Harbour Street Oamaru

 

 


WHEN:

Sunday, 12 May 2013

WHERE:

Harbour Street

Oamaru

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT

Deidre Nuttall

Telephone:

Email: manager@oamarufarmersmarket.co.nz

www.oamarufarmersmarket.co.nz

16

The Seven Irish Tenors

The Seven Irish Tenors

The Seven Irish Tenors originated in Dublin more than a decade ago with the sole intent of showcasing to the world the finest young exponents of Irish singing.  Since then, they have performed at sell-out shows and concert halls throughout the world.

Oamaru Opera House
Thursday 16th May 2013
7.30-pm
Tickets $79 Adult    $69 Senior

 

 


WHEN:

Thursday, 16 May 2013

WHERE:

90 Thames St

Oamaru

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT

Oamaru Opera House

Telephone: 034330779

Email: oamaruoperahouse@waitaki.govt.nz

www.oamaruoperahouse.co.nz

19

Oamaru Farmers Market - Winter Market

Meet the growers, farmers and producers of the best seasonal produce our region has to offer. You'll be sure to find a fantastic selection of fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, plants, baking, preserves, eggs and more.



Take the time to enjoy the Oamaru Farmers' Market experience. Grab a coffee and a tasty bite to eat, listen to some music and catch up with friends.

New Zealand's newest Farmers' Market is open every Sunday between 9.30am and 1.00pm in the Loan n Merc building in Harbour Street Oamaru

 


WHEN:

Sunday, 19 May 2013

WHERE:

Harbour Street

Oamaru

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT

Deidre Nuttall

Telephone:

Email: manager@oamarufarmersmarket.co.nz

www.oamarufarmersmarket.co.nz

26

Oamaru Farmers Market - Winter Market

Meet the growers, farmers and producers of the best seasonal produce our region has to offer. You'll be sure to find a fantastic selection of fruit and vegetables, meat, fish, plants, baking, preserves, eggs and more.



Take the time to enjoy the Oamaru Farmers' Market experience. Grab a coffee and a tasty bite to eat, listen to some music and catch up with friends.

New Zealand's newest Farmers' Market is open every Sunday between 9.30am and 1.00pm in the Loan n Merc building in Harbour Street Oamaru


WHEN:

Sunday, 26 May 2013

WHERE:

Harbour Street

Oamaru

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT

Deidre Nuttall

Telephone:

Email: manager@oamarufarmersmarket.co.nz

26

North Otago Pig Hunting Competition Weigh In

It's that time of the year again when the men hear the call of the wild and go macho, don their bush shirts and go bush.  From 2.30pm on Sunday 26th May the hunters will be arriving with their quarry for the weigh in at the Maheno Tavern.  Prize giving starts at 4pm. 

 


WHEN:

Sunday, 26 May 2013

WHERE:

State Highway 1

Oamaru

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT

Maheno Tavern

Telephone:

Email:

31

Excelsior Rugby Club 125th Celebration

The Excelsior Rugby Club will be holding its 125th at Queens Birthday Weekend 2013 (Friday 31 May until Monday 3rd June).  MC at the function will be Dick Taylor (1974 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, now acclaimed public speaker).  Enquiries to casem@clear.net.nz

 


WHEN:

Friday, 31 May 2013

WHERE:

Oamaru

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT

Allister Murdoch

Telephone: 03 4340031

Email: casem@clear.net.nz

31

Silver Fern Train - Oamaru "on fire"

Catch the Silver Fern Train for a spectacular night out at Oamaru "on fire" on Friday 31st May 2013

Depart        Dunedin         3.45pm     Arrive        Oamaru          6.00pm

Depart        Oamaru        10.00pm     Arrive        Dunedin       12.45pm

 

Return train fare $80 adult, $40 child -optional wine and chees enroute to Oamaru

Oamaru on fire entry $5 (pay at the event)

Book now on 03 477 4449 or email reserve@taieri.co.nz

 


 

 


WHEN:

Friday, 31 May 2013

WHERE:

Dunedin Railway Station

Dunedin

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT

Telephone: 03 4774449

Email: reserve@taieri.co.nz

31

Oamaru "on fire"

Oamaru “on fire“; Friday 31st May 2013 - a fire, steam, sound and lighting spectacular. 

   Last year’s event was an outstanding success. 3 000 people converged on Harbour Street for a wonderful evening of nonstop entertainment for everyone.   

  This year the event will take place on Friday 31 May from 6.30 – 9.00pm and promises to be even bigger and better than last year.  It is an evening of fire themed entertainment for the entire family produced by professionals and again only $5 per person. 

   The unique Victorian Architecture of Harbour St will be beautifully illuminated with even more feature lighting displays, smoke effects, controlled explosions, projected images and films. 

   The lighting show sets the scene for the fire eaters, fire jugglers, stilt walkers, belly dancers and masquerade to dazzle the crowd with their breathtaking performances.  Traction engines, motor bikes,a 20 pound WW2 Cannon, and a large Fire Service demonstration including the Command Unit will burst Harbour St into life even further for those that crave the smell of smoke and fumes 

   Live entertaiment will be a feature of the evening from start to finish.  Local dance perfmers and bands will support NZ headline act The Beat Girls.  This amazing band enjoys a huge fan base.  Their musical tribute show brings together legendary songs, world class dance and outrageous costumes.    

 

     


WHEN:

Friday, 31 May 2013

WHERE:

Harbour Street

Oamaru

NEW ZEALAND

CONTACT

Jan Kennedy

Telephone: 03 4341655

Email: jan@tourismwaitaki.co.nz

www.visitoamaru.co.nz

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