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What's happening in Central Otago

Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Colossal Squid: Freaky Features! Te Ngū Tipua: Ngā Wāhanga Weriweri! 2025

Location: Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery
Region: Alexandra
Dates: Tue, 6 May 2025 - Mon, 23 June 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily.

  • Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Colossal Squid: Freaky Features! Te NgÅ« Tipua: Ngā Wāhanga Weriweri! 2025

Experience the mysteries of the deep with this fascinating touring exhibition from Te Papa Museum.

Journey into a specially designed dark space mimicking the twilight zone of the Southern Ocean, home to one of the world's most enigmatic creatures—the colossal squid.

This rare opportunity lets visitors get up close with extraordinary specimens including an actual squid eye lens, tentacle sections, and interactive models.

Captivating documentaries reveal the secrets of deep-sea life and the story behind the most complete colossal squid specimen ever discovered.

Perfect for curious minds of all ages!

This unique exhibition combines science, wonder, and immersive experiences—a must-see for visitors to Central Otago this season.

Proudly sponsored by Contact Energy and developed & toured by Te Papa Museum.

Location

Central Stories Museum & Art Gallery

21 Centennial Ave, Alexandra

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Central Lakes Polyfest T Shirt Design Competition 2025

Sun, 1 June 2025 - Fri, 29 August 2025

Onscreen National Short Filmmaking Challenge 2025 (online)

01/06/2025-03/09/2025

Sun, 1 June 2025 - Wed, 3 September 2025

NZ Youth Film Festival Competition 2025 (online)

Sun, 1 June 2025 - Fri, 1 August 2025

MÄ«haro Central Lakes Art Competition 2025

Sun, 1 June 2025 - Fri, 12 September 2025

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 (online)

Sun, 1 June 2025 - Mon, 23 June 2025

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Expressions of Interest - NZ Young Writers Festival 2025 Wānanga/Wānaka (Puketeraki Marae, Karitane)

Wed, 4 June 2025 - Sun, 29 June 2025

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Play It Strange Waiata Māori Competition 2025 (online)

Thu, 5 June 2025 - Wed, 16 July 2025

Play It Strange National Songwriting Competition 2025 (online)

Thu, 5 June 2025 - Wed, 16 July 2025

Strange Art Competition 2025 (online)

Thu, 5 June 2025 - Sun, 31 August 2025

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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - WoolOn - Pieces from the Supreme Winners Archive

Sat, 7 June 2025 - Fri, 11 July 2025 @ 11am - 3pm Daily

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Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds (Movie - 2025)

Sun, 8 June 2025 @ 2pm

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Showquest Regional 2025 (Invercargill)

Mon, 9 June 2025

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Haka TÅ« Haka Ora: Annual Central Otago Primary Schools Kapa Haka Competition 2025

Fri, 13 June 2025

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Smokefree Rockquest: Central Otago Regional Final 2025 (Wānaka)

Sat, 14 June 2025

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The Big Sing Otago/South Canterbury Regional Festival 2025 (Dunedin)

Mon, 16 June 2025

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NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival 2025

Fri, 20 June 2025 - Fri, 27 June 2025

Lohi Fashion Show 2025 - A fundraiser for Maniototo Area School

Fri, 20 June 2025 @ 6.30pm

Celebrate Matariki 2025 - Wānaka

Fri, 20 June 2025 @ 2 - 6pm

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Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery - Colossal Squid: Freaky Features! Te Ngū Tipua: Ngā Wāhanga Weriweri! 2025

Tue, 6 May 2025 - Mon, 23 June 2025 @ 10am - 4pm Daily.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025 (online)

Sun, 1 June 2025 - Mon, 23 June 2025

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NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival 2025

Fri, 20 June 2025 - Fri, 27 June 2025

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival 2025

Fri, 27 June 2025 - Sat, 28 June 2025 @ 5.30-9.00pm

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Dunedin Midwinter Carnival 2025

Fri, 27 June 2025 - Sat, 28 June 2025 @ 5.30-9.00pm

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Expressions of Interest - NZ Young Writers Festival 2025 Wānanga/Wānaka (Puketeraki Marae, Karitane)

Wed, 4 June 2025 - Sun, 29 June 2025

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