Waitaki Multicultural

17/06/2026

Hello everyone,

🚑 St John is organising a fantastic community event, Light the Way, to support their new Ambulance Station on the 25th of June, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Harbour Street (Criterion Hotel end).

There will be a range of activities throughout the afternoon, raffle prizes, a sausage sizzle, family-friendly activities including a fun bike challenge where participants pedal a bike to help keep the light shining! 🚴‍♀️💡

Bring along the whole family for a fun-filled afternoon!

It's a great opportunity to support an important community cause, have some fun, and maybe enjoy a little friendly competition along the way.

Hope to see you there🙂

Justyna
WMC Community Connector
St John Oamaru Area

15/06/2026

Waitaki Multicultural Council's 18th AGM, which we held 11 of June 2026, elected the these committee members for a brand new year.

From left to right: Jasmin Jose, Enya Fisher, Chairman Robert Roodnat, Secretary Hendriani Trisaptayuni, Treasurer Maria Buldain, and Talanoa Palu.

I'm very excited to start this new year with this amazing team!

Robert

15/06/2026

🌟 National Volunteer Week 2026 🌟

This week, we proudly celebrate the National Volunteer Week and take the opportunity to acknowledge our amazing volunteers who help make Waitaki Multicultural such a welcoming and connected community.

Throughout the week, we will be sharing photos and stories of some of our wonderful volunteers as a way of saying thank you for everything they do.

Today, we would like to acknowledge and thank Gemma Fabular, one of our wonderful Family Connect volunteers.

Gemma is always there to support our parents by helping to care for children and babies during our Family Connect sessions. Her kindness, patience, and willingness to help creates a welcoming and supportive environment for our families.

Thank you, Gemma, for generously giving your time and for the care and support you provide to our community. Your contribution helps make Family Connect a safe and enjoyable space for everyone.

💙 We are grateful to have you as part of the Waitaki Multicultural whānau.

Justyna
WMC Community Connector

15/06/2026

Coming up on 25 June 2025, 7:30-8:30pm - an online workshop on Emergency Preparedness with HOST International Aotearoa and the Red Cross.

Learn about being prepared and keeping you family safe.

Registration at: https://events.humanitix.com/emergency-preparedness-workshop

More details: https://www.hostinternational.org.nz/community-capacity-building

15/06/2026

Check out the new days for the Oamaru-Dunedin Community Shuttle - now runs on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

NOTE THE WINTER SPECIAL PRICE - $5 each way!!!

15/06/2026

Lots of things on at the Library this week - check out what's on...

13/06/2026

Kids Market ❤️ made by kids, sold by kids, fun for everyone

More details below.

Justyna
WMC Community Connector

🌈🎨 KIDS MARKET 🎨🌈

📅 Saturday 27th June
🕑 2:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Pottery Patch

We are looking for young entrepreneurs to join our Creative Kids Market at Pottery Patch!

Children aged 5–16 years are welcome. ⁡
⁡Participants should be able to manage their stall during the market, although shorter participation times can be arranged if needed. Parent supervision is required.

Interested in having a stall? (🚫 No food sales) Get in touch with Pottery Patch to reserve your free space! 😊

✨ Market Guidelines ✨

🎨 Something handmade
♻️ Something second-hand
🌈 Something colourful
💖 Something special

🌟 Come along, share your creativity, sell your treasures, and enjoy some treasure hunting!

SupportLocalKids

12/06/2026

WMC AGM 11/06/2026

Here are some highlights of our programmes and activities over the course of the last year.

Thank you to our volunteers: Gemma Fabular, Cathy Bauer, Fiona Kerr, Ruth Davison, our Chair Robert Roodnat, committee members, partners, and funders for your ongoing support, generosity, and commitment to our community.

A special thank you goes to our families. You are the heart of everything we do. This is your community.

Thank you for being part of our journey.

Justyna
WMC Community Connector

12/06/2026

Thanks everyone who attended Waitaki Multicultural's Annual General Meeting yesterday evening. It was great to see everyone, and have an opportunity to chat and catch-up.

A very special thanks to our guest speakers for their inspirational and thoughtful messages:
- Mrs Melise Eva Fotu Fifita (our opening speaker)
- Heather Burgher (Coffee Group organiser)
- Tom Brown (Friday Night Drinks organiser)

The current committee was re-elected - thank you for your continued work and commitment to our community:
- Robert Roodnat, Chairman
- Hendriani Trisaptayuni, Secretary
- Maria Buldain, Treasurer
- Talanoa Palu, Committee Member
- Enya Fisher, Committee Member
- Jasmin Jose, Committee Member

Thanks everyone who helped with the set up, food, and tidy up, and to the Oamaru Pacific Island Community Group - OPICG Inc for the use of their fantastic venue!

David Nind
Community Engagement Lead