Keli Manson (left) and Natalie Carpenter are ready to welcome people to the relaunched Waitaki Creative Wellbeing. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDWaitaki Creative Wellbeing is being relaunched this month with a new venue, a new staff member and an abundance of art-related activities. Oamaru artist Natalie Carpenter has been in charge of the art aspect of the programme since its inception five years ago. Recently from Christchurch, Ms Manson had been involved in peer support groups there and has completed intentional peer support training. The Waitaki programme is co-ordinated by Dunedinbased creative space Artsenta, which also runs programmes in Wanaka, Cromwell and Balclutha.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 21, 2026 15:17 UTC