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Waitati Film Society Programme for second half 07
Tuesday, 19 June 2007, 11:04 am | blueskin.co.nz
The Waitati Film Society has announced its programme for the second half of 2007. The previously announced film for 24 July has changed from 'Stolen Kisses' to 'Soft Skin'. More >>
'Bohemian Nights' booked for Warrington encore
Monday, 18 June 2007, 9:36 am | blueskin.co.nz
Australian musicians Ernie Gruner (violin) and Phil Carroll (accordion), who last performed in Warrington in January 2006, are participants in the lively multicultural scene around Melbourne, and regularly perform at festivals all over Australia, both ... More >>
Ecosantuary Manager Appointed
Wednesday, 23 May 2007, 10:08 am | blueskin.co.nz
A General Manager for the Orokonui Ecosanctuary has been appointed. She is Chris Baillie and has recently returned to Dunedin after working on various ecological projects in Australia. She comes highly qualified and full of enthusiasm. We hope ... More >>
Wild Blueskin feature: Leith Saddle Track
Tuesday, 22 May 2007, 9:35 am | blueskin.co.nz
Drive to the top of the Dunedin-Waitati motorway and park in a large gravel dump just off the main road. Secure your vehicle well and cross the side road where a sign announces the Leith Saddle Track. Walk up a boardwalk for about 45min with good ... More >>
What's On The Books
Sunday, 20 May 2007, 5:25 pm | blueskin.co.nz
Kia ora once again. This month we are reminding you about the 'book car' at Warrington, story times, the Warrington book club, the men's wellness programme, 'sick packs' and announcing the arrangements for the Autumn reading programme prizes. More >>
Decision on Orokonui Ecosanctuary visitor centre
Saturday, 19 May 2007, 3:35 pm | blueskin.co.nz
The Otago Natural History Trust has consulted widely in considering whether to continue with plans for the Orokonui Ecosanctuary visitor centre at the top of the Orokonui valley or to take up the generous offer of a site at the bottom of the valley. After ... More >>
Reflections on Anzac Day 2007 in Waitati
Monday, 7 May 2007, 9:48 am | blueskin.co.nz
Thanks to all those who contributed to the preparations and commemoration of Anzac Day in Blueksin Bay. The commitment of people to mow the lawn and clean the Cenotaph, make the wreaths, set up the seating, coordinate the morning tea, create beautiful ... More >>
Warrington Surf Life Saving Club expansion
Monday, 23 April 2007, 9:46 am | blueskin.co.nz
After several months of behind-the-scenes preparation, Warrington Surf Life Saving Club is launching a fundraising drive to improve and expand their club buildings. "Most people of Blueskin Bay will have visited Warrington Surf Life Saving Club's ... More >>
'Buy Local' community meeting with Sue Bradford MP
Friday, 23 March 2007, 10:19 am | blueskin.co.nz
'Made in China' is often written on the clothes we wear, but under what circumstances are those cheap jeans and T-shirts actually made? We invite you to to join Sue Bradford for a private showing of the documentary film 'CHINA BLUE', on the big screen at ... More >>
Warrington Reserve Group news
Friday, 23 March 2007, 10:11 am | blueskin.co.nz
Archaeological Dig at Warrington Reserve Coming Up Soon; Baywalk a Winner; Hector's Dolphins: in Trouble? More >>
Warrington Surf Life Saving Club Finishes Patrols
Thursday, 22 March 2007, 10:17 am | blueskin.co.nz
The Life Guards finished patrolling the beaches on the 11 March. Thank you to all our Life Guards for the wonderful job you have done this summer. We do realise it has been a rather difficult season with our number of active life guards being low, ... More >>
Orokonui Ecosanctuary fence nears completion
Thursday, 22 March 2007, 9:57 am | blueskin.co.nz
The earthworks for the predator proof fence are now complete. Just a little more work on the fence and on a few culverts and the fence will be closed. An event to mark this milestone will be held at the end of April or early May. More >>
Waitati firefighter ends 41yr volunteer service
Wednesday, 21 March 2007, 10:06 am | blueskin.co.nz
James Gibson White, Jim White as he is known to most, retired from active duties of the Waitati Volunteer Fire Brigade on 31 March 2007. This is forty-one and a half years after he joined the Blueskin Fire Unit as a foundation member in September ... More >>
