Rather than unpacking furniture, the newly appointed Queen's High School principal spent much of Saturday selling tickets for the chocolate wheel at the South Dunedin Street Festival, as a way to introduce herself to the community, and show she means business.
‘‘It's a fantastic sight to see such a wide section of the community here.
‘‘It gives you a very good cross-section of what the community looks like - it has great diversity.
‘‘There is a passion here. Seeing all the people here, shows that. The people here love their community.
‘‘It's important for the community to see there is a vibrant part of the city here.''
The festival was established in 2012 to celebrate the completion of street-works aimed at revitalising South Dunedin's retail centre, and brought together local residents, the diverse ethnic, cultural, community and social groups, and the business community.
King Edward St, between McBride St and Hillside Rd, was again filled this year with merry-go-rounds and bouncy castles, as well as displays, food stalls, market stalls and a stage with local groups performing.
A man collapsed and died on King Edward St during the South Dunedin Street Festival on Saturday. Senior Sergeant Craig Brown, of Dunedin, said police were informed about 12.15pm.
