Carolyn Lewis is "gutted" after discovering by chance that the Waitaki District Council plans to cut most of the funding to the Oamaru & Waitaki Visitor Centre.
Today is Poppy Day, the Friday before Anzac Day, which is an annual day to remember those who died in war and to support those who served and survived.
Good weather, competitions and free events encouraged thousands to turn out to the North Otago A&P Association 160th annual show in Oamaru at the weekend, organisers say.