The rebuilding of Christchurch is ''bigger than Ben-Hur'' and
will line the pockets of Dunedin contractors for up to eight
years, Finance Minister Bill English says.
Student radio broadcaster Aaron Hawkins took aim at the
Dunedin City Council as he was confirmed as the Green Party's
candidate for the Dunedin mayoralty last night.
Five Dunedin Venturer Scouts have not only become Queen's
Scouts, gaining the highest honour in youth scouting, but
have also made history for their Tainui Scout Group.
The Dunedin-made sleeping bag Sir Edmund Hillary used on the
first ascent of Mt Everest will be displayed at a Mt Cook
dinner next week organised to mark the 60th anniversary of
his feat, on May 29, 1953.
