Rakiura Calendar - 2026

SIRCET Plant & Plot
2025-04-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-21 13:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Southland

Tai chi
2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | RSA Pavilion, 7 Ayr Street, Oban, Southland, 9818, New Zealand
Tai chi every Monday and Thursday- relaxed pace and beginners welcome! Gold coin donation.

Composting talk
2025-05-02 18:00 | The Snuggery, 9 Ayr Street, Oban, Southland, 9818, New Zealand

Composting practical workshop
2025-05-03 09:00 | 39 Excelsior Road, Oban, 39 Excelsior Road, Oban, Southland, 9818, New Zealand

Bingo fundraiser
2025-05-03 15:00 | RSA Pavilion, 7 Ayr Street, Oban, Southland, 9818, New Zealand

New Zealand Lizards
2025-05-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Department of Conservation – Visitor Centre, 15 Main Road, Oban, Southland, 9818, New Zealand

Oban Fire Brigade Training Night
2025-05-05 19:00, 2025-05-12 19:00, 2025-05-19 19:00, 2025-05-26 19:00 | Oban Fire Station, 6 Argyle Street, Oban, Southland, 9818, New Zealand
Fire and Emergency NZ weekly training for the local brigade.
Come along to see what we’re up to and if you’re interested in volunteering.

Community netball
2025-05-07 18:00, 2025-05-14 18:00, 2025-05-21 18:00 | Community Centre, 10 Ayr Street, Oban, Southland, 9818, New Zealand
Gold coin donation for Community Centre non-members.

Future Rakiura Committee Meeting
2025-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Southland
Monthly meeting of the Future Rakiura Committee to progress community projects.

Games Day
2025-05-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 15:00 | South Sea Hotel, 26 Elgin Terrace, Oban, Southland, 9818, New Zealand
Rummy-O, Five Crowns, Canasta, Scrabble, Euchre (500) or whatever takes your fancy.
Bring your favourite game or come and learn something new.
It’s all about having fun – We’re not playing for a sheep station or cray boat & quota.
All welcome. See you there!

Health Committee AGM
2025-05-14 17:00 | Rakiura Library, 10 Ayr Street, Oban, Southland, 9818, New Zealand
We are looking for new members to join this useful island group. This is a worthwhile committee that only meets when required. We have a clear statement of purpose (supporting and advocating for health care for residents and visitors, as provided through the clinic) and are in good financial shape.
If you are interested in maintain and enhancing the health care available to this community, please consider joining this group.
For further information please speak to either Kirsten or Julie.

Waikiwi Vets visit
2025-05-20 | RSA Pavilion, 7 Ayr Street, Oban, Southland, 9818, New Zealand

Jackie Goes Prima Diva
2025-05-21 20:00 - 21:00 | RSA Pavilion, 7 Ayr Street, Oban, Southland, 9818, New Zealand
$40 – cash door sales only

Protecting Pukunui on Rakiura - community meeting
2025-05-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Community Centre, 10 Ayr Street, Oban, Southland, 9818, New Zealand
