Culture Waitaki Blog
The collaborative blog of Culture Waitaki, featuring thoughts and ideas from the Forrester Gallery, North Otago Museum, Waitaki District Libraries and Waitaki District Archive.
Do you like ‘Harry Potter’ but can’t seem to find anything similar? Why not try something from the list below
May 18 is International Museum Day. The theme for this year’s International Museum Day is "Hyperconnected museums: New approaches, new publics".
A rollercoaster ride filled with twists and turns
Perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Ally Carter
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Her current read is ‘The Amateurs’ by Sara Shepard
The Perry family have had a long and remarkable association with North Otago. Benjamin Perry was a quarry owner and the proprietor of the Empire Hotel from 1885 until prohibition began in Oamaru in 1905.
Love British films? Check out Zuni’s top ten British DVDs in the list below!
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!
A selection of tea cosies from the collection of the North Otago Museum is currently on display at the Oamaru Opera House.
Like the ‘The Seven Sisters’ but can’t seem to find anything similar? Why not try something from the list below!
Some local military stories are well known. Others have come to light only recently. The following biography of local World War One nurse Maria (Ria) Emily Murray (1891 – 1976) took me 7 years of research on and off to uncover.
While the front part of the North Otago Museum is closed to the public we have been using that space to sort out some of our collection objects. Most recently we have been working on the museum’s collection of bird bones.
A deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories
Perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Garth Nix
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Her current read is ‘The Language of Thorns’ by Leigh Bardugo
Treasure, puzzles and prizes! Who doesn’t love a scavenger hunt? Check out this top ten about the thrill of the hunt.
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!
Love John Green but can’t seem to find anything similar? Why not try some of the books listed below.
A fast, addictive and fun mystery with non-stop action
Perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins and Nora Roberts
Her current read is ‘The Girl Who Knew Too Much’ by Amanda Quick
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Love mystery novels? Then this list is for you! Check out our list of top ten detective novels
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!
Love ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ but can’t seem to find a similar book? Why not try some of the books listed below?
Dark humour and mayhem aplenty in this first installment by Tom Lloyd
Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and Joe Abercrombie
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
This weekend the wider Waitaki community has been invited to celebrate Chinese New Year in Oamaru Public Gardens with an International Food Court, Performances, Chinese games and more.