Just Past Times

22/06/2026

Fun Ho, Triang, metal toys, vintage plastic toys, and a hundred other items, household, vintage, tools, you name it, we have it. Come along and see for yourself at this Saturday's auction at 20 Chelmer Street, Oamaru, at 10.00.
Viewing this Friday, 1-4 pm.

15/06/2026

Dear Loyal Customers,

My auction business (Waitaki Auction Rooms) has taken off like a rocket, and I am having two auctions a month, instead of one a month. There certainly is a need in Oamaru!

Running the shop (Past Times) and the Auction is taking its toll on my 75-year-old body! So, with a heavy heart, I am closing the shop at the end of June.

The shop has been one of Oamaru’s success stories.

In 25 months, we have had 10,854 customers through our doors and sold nearly 3,000 items. My stock of unusual British and European antiques and collectables was well received in the town. I lost count of how many people said I should charge admission, as it was like a museum.

So, I’ve decided to offer a 50% discount until I close (on most items)

With thanks to you all,

Gerry Slessenger 0273 505060

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11/06/2026

Catalogue pdf available of this Saturday's 281 lots. Please request one if interested. Gerry.

09/06/2026

04/06/2026

Packed out again with various goodies.
Tin Toys, beautiful furniture, stamps, vintage camping items, 3rd Reich books,
Golf clubs, very old telephones, 19th century Chinese tea set in padded carry container and hundreds more items.
Saturday 13th 10.00am. 20, Chelmer St. Viewing Friday 12th 1-4pm.
Contact Gerry 027 350 5060.

Pictures to follow soon.

27/05/2026

This Saturday. Crammed with items-something for everyone!

22/05/2026

A real Tsunami of items for this King's Birthday Saturday (30th) auction at 10.00am
Viewing Friday 29th 1-5pm
Tin and metal toys, many in boxes.
Beautiful range of furniture of outstanding quality.
A vast amount of vintage camping items
Large lot of fishing rods, reels and gear.
Old Oamaru signage
Home bar front
Crown Lynn
1966 Lions vs All Blacks souvenirs
plus 100+ more items
Waitaki Action Rooms
20 Chelmer Street, Oamaru.
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Gerry 0273 505060

13/05/2026

Don't forget!
Huge clearance sale of tools, fishing items, and general hardware at Waitaki Auctions, 20 Chelmer Street, Oamaru this Saturday, 16th May, 10-12. Viewing Friday 15th. 1-4
Gerry 027 350 5060

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08/05/2026

WAITAKI AUCTIONS

Clearance sale of hand and
electric tools, mostly used, vast
amount, all have to go. Job lots.

10.00am Saturday 16th May
Waitaki Auction Rooms,
20 Chelmer Street.

Viewing 1-4pm Friday 15th.

Contact Gerry: 0273 505060

30/04/2026

Tomorrow is auction day here in Oamaru.

We have a staggering selection of items for you.

20, Chelmer Street, Oamaru.

Viewing today, Friday, between 1-5pm. The auction starts tomorrow at 10am, viewing from 9.15 onwards.

Something for everyone.

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