Community Notices
Check out what's happening around Oamaru...
Pike River Film Premiere - Monday 20 October at 7pm - Riviera Cinema. Private Screening - Tickets $25 which includes lucky seat prizes. Proceeds go to local and international projects. Ticket enquiries to Rowena 02108210805.
Join us for a free and fun night of racing and dressing up! Prizes will be given for the scariest swimmer at our Halloween Fast and Furious on Friday 17th October. Warm-up kicks off from 5.30pm and racing starts at 6pm. I have attached the entry form below or swimmers can get copies at the pool reception or register at Halloween Fast & Furious entry form google link. All entries can be returned by the google link OR emailed to oamaruswim@gmail.com OR to the pool reception no later than Wednesday 15th October please. Thanks to Waitaki Aquatic Centre for hosting our event and we hope to see you there!
Archery - Every Tuesday - 3 to 5pm
King George Park. FREE first time, then gold coin donation all gear provided.
Rec Centre FUN FITNESS CLASS - join our 10-week Circuit Challenge, M/W/F, 9-10am, school terms.
What are they saying about it?
"No need to feel embarrassed, everyone can do it!”
“Every session is different, so if you don’t like this one, you’ll love the next one! ”
“Caters to your strengths & weaknesses so it never feels like you can’t do it”
Casuals welcome, creche available, affordable
Inquiries to the Rec Centre admin@waitakicrc.co.nz Ph 021 08150688
Bluelight Bike Breakfast – Wednesday 15 October
We’ve teamed up with Oamaru Police, Youthtown Oamaru, Waitaki District Council Road Safety, and AA Oamaru to launch Biketober – a month dedicated to celebrating cycling and enjoying the amazing trails in our region.
As part of Biketober, we’re hosting a Bike Breakfast in partnership with Bluelight and Z Garage Oamaru for students in Years 7–13 who bike to school. It will be held at the Oamaru Police Station from 7:45am next Wednesday, 15 October. Please encourage your students to come along – we’d love to see them there!
Waitaki Night n Day Rainbow Run – Saturday 8 November 2025
The Waitaki Night n Day Rainbow Run is back! Join us on Saturday 8 November at the Oamaru Racecourse for a colourful, fun-filled whānau day out. Tickets are now on sale (link is on our social media pages or people can scan the Q R code on the poster). All the money raised on the day goes towards Sport Otago's Sporting Chance, which help cover sports fees or shoes for tamariki and rangatahi whose whanau are in financial need.
Lastly something for the teachers - Tri Challenge – Workplace Wellbeing Event
We’re excited to bring back the Tri Challenge in 2025, in partnership with SnapFitness Oamaru! This event promotes workplace wellbeing by encouraging teams to step out of the office or classroom for 30 minutes to complete a fun challenge:
1.5km row
1.5km run
3km bike
Teams of 3 can enter for $30, with proceeds supporting Able Minds and Sporting Chance, helping our tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau stay active.
To register your team and book a time slot, scan the QR code on the poster or visit the Sport Otago website: wwwsportotago.co.nz